Majid Al Futtaim has launched Carrefour's first premium market concept in Jumeirah Park, Dubai. This new format, part of a wider 2026 transformation strategy, features an expanded fresh food offering, a BakeHouse Café, and enhanced sections for health, beauty, and pets, aiming to elevate the shopping experience.
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Hisense, FIFA, and KultureCity are launching the first-ever Sensory Inclusive FIFA World Cup this summer. Dedicated sensory rooms will be available in all host stadiums across the US, Canada, and Mexico, offering a calmer environment for fans with sensory processing conditions. This initiative aims to make the tournament accessible to millions who previously couldn't attend.
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Huawei has launched the MatePad Pro Max in the UAE, claiming it as the thinnest and lightest 13-inch tablet on the market at 4.7 mm. The device uses a new unibody metal chassis, a 3K OLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a 10,400 mAh battery with reverse charging support.
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The UAE's remaining public holidays for 2026 are the Prophet's Birthday, expected around 24 August pending official confirmation, and National Day on 2 and 3 December. September through November are entirely free of federal holidays, the longest gap in the second half of the year.
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Oil fell for a third straight day on Thursday after Iran-US talks in Doha produced no sign of a lasting deal, with Brent slipping to $70.80 a barrel. An expected OPEC+ output increase of 188,000 barrels per day from August added further pressure.
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Iran and the US wrapped up two days of indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday, spending the session relitigating terms from last month's preliminary agreement rather than moving to harder issues. The nuclear programme was not discussed, despite Trump publicly claiming progress on denuclearisation.
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Sony will stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical disc from 2028, citing digital adoption rates. The company also confirmed it will shut down download stores for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita by mid-next year.
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The United States are through to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, finishing the match with ten men following Folarin Balogun's red card. Malik Tillman scored the second in the 82nd minute to put the result beyond doubt.
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