Tech - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/culture/tech/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Sat, 16 May 2026 12:52:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Dubai unveils plans for a dazzling new Museum of Digital Art https://whatson.ae/2026/05/dubai-unveils-plans-for-a-dazzling-new-museum-of-digital-art/ Sat, 16 May 2026 12:51:49 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388615 MODA will be a landmark feature of the new DIFC Zabeel District Dubai’s arts and culture section is getting an exciting new addition: a Museum of Digital Art (MODA). Unveiled by HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Museum of Digital Art is set […]

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]]> Did you lose followers on Instagram? Head of Instagram explains why https://whatson.ae/2026/05/did-you-lose-followers-on-instagram-head-of-instagram-explains-why/ Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388415 Instagram users are reporting a huge loss of followers recently Instagram is both a productivity black hole and one of the most useful discovery tools ever created. You can lose two hours watching strangers organise their fridge, but also find the exact hidden restaurant in Tokyo, visa tips for moving abroad, or the best beach […]

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]]> Parkin rolls out AI-powered smart parking cameras across Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/05/parkin-rolls-out-ai-powered-smart-parking-cameras-across-dubai/ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:44:09 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388342 Parkin has introduced phase one of its on-street parking camera rollout at key locations across Dubai, marking the start of a wider smart parking upgrade Parkin, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, is installing more than 500 kerbside and pole cameras – the first of their kind in the […]

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]]> Where to buy the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/05/where-to-buy-the-audemars-piguet-x-swatch-royal-pop-watch-in-dubai/ Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:03 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388270 Dropping on May 16, the 8 limited edition timepieces will be available at two locations in Dubai In what might be one of the most surprising collaborations of the year so far, Audemars Piguet and Swatch are teaming up for a limited edition Royal Pop Collection. The series of eight rainbow-hued pocket watches will drop […]

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]]> Sheikh Hamdan unveils plan to adopt agentic AI in Dubai’s private sector https://whatson.ae/2026/05/sheikh-hamdan-unveils-plan-to-adopt-agentic-ai-in-dubais-private-sector/ Mon, 04 May 2026 11:46:11 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387663 Dubai is setting its sights on the next frontier of artificial intelligence In yet another push to future-proof its economy, Dubai has unveiled a sweeping initiative to accelerate the adoption of autonomous AI across its private sector, reinforcing its ambition to lead the world in next-generation technologies. The announcement was made on May 4 by […]

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]]> WhatsApp to stop working on these iPhone models from May 5 https://whatson.ae/2026/05/whatsapp-to-stop-working-on-these-iphone-models-from-may-5/ Mon, 04 May 2026 07:10:27 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387619 iPhone lovers beware, you may not have access to WhatsApp for much longer as it will no longer work on these phones If your iPhone is on the older side, you might want to check this… Messaging giant WhatsApp has officially dropped support for several older Apple devices, meaning some users will no longer be […]

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]]> 23 apps you need to live your best life in Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/04/20-apps-you-need-for-living-in-dubai/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:40:46 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=341496 Dubai, the city of convenience… There are about 9 million apps in the world, however we’ve narrowed the best apps you need in Dubai to make your life easier. These apply to you if you’re living or visiting Dubai. From navigating the roads to getting a massage to your home, there’s literally an app for […]

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]]> The ENTERTAINER is giving away 100,000 free memberships to UAE residents https://whatson.ae/2026/03/the-entertainer-is-giving-away-100000-free-memberships-to-uae-residents/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:10:55 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=383158 The community initiative is aimed at supporting residents and local hospitality businesses across the UAE Love a good deal? You don’t want to miss this. Dubai-based lifestyle platform the ENTERTAINER has launched a community initiative which you’re going to want to snap up. Called Our Home. Our Heart, the initiative is aimed at supporting residents […]

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]]> First images from space show Dubai and Abu Dhabi in stunning detail https://whatson.ae/2025/10/first-images-from-space-show-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-in-stunning-detail/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:49:13 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=368841 MBRSC releases debut images during World Space Week, including Expo City, Palm Jumeirah, and Saadiyat’s cultural coastline If your feed needed fresh wallpaper, the UAE just served it from orbit. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has released the first images from its newest satellites, MBZ-Sat and Etihad-Sat, timed to World Space Week. The reveal […]

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]]> WhatsApp Business users could soon be charged per message https://whatson.ae/2025/05/whatsapp-business-in-the-uae/ Fri, 30 May 2025 04:52:12 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351809 You have one new notification… WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging service that’s taken the world by storm over the last decade, and has become arguably the most widely-used messaging platform in the UAE, will soon be a paid service on its Business variant. Images: unsplash The messaging platform will begin charging registered businesses using WhatsApp Business, […]

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]]> Is ChatGPT Plus free for UAE residents? Here’s the truth https://whatson.ae/2025/05/is-chatgpt-plus-free-for-uae-residents-heres-the-truth/ Thu, 29 May 2025 06:49:10 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351550 Your brain’s new best friend might be free soon… Social media is buzzing up with claims that ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of OpenAI’s AI chatbot — is now free for everyone in the UAE. But is it true? Here’s what we know. What is ChatGPT Plus? ChatGPT Plus is a paid subscription approx Dhs72 […]

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]]> Dubai announces world’s first AI chef https://whatson.ae/2025/05/dubai-announces-worlds-first-ai-chef/ Wed, 28 May 2025 11:16:29 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=351192 An AI chef? Yes, you heard that right… Dubai is known for introducing and using the latest technology to make life easier and better and we believe has taken it to a new level with this latest venture, an AI chef. Developed by UAE-based culinary tech innovators UMAI, Chef Aiman (get it?AI-man?), is a fully […]

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