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PlayStation gamers in Middle East can use Apple Pay as alternate payment option

If you’ve been reluctant to attach your credit card to your PlayStation Network account, you now have an alternate option that brings a sigh of relief. Gamers can now use Apple Pay on their PS5 to pay for games and other content, adding another level of security. Image credit: 9to5Mac Payment feature works both online via web browser when browsing the PlayStation Store or directly via the…

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Exclusive: Conversation with iHeartMedia on the GCO Qatar partnership

It’s been more than two months since the iHeartMedia partnership announcement at Web Summit Qatar 2025. I felt that it was time to dive deeper into the rabbit hole. Usually, details are quite scant when it comes to asking Middle East outlets. So I decided to take it to the source – they welcomed the opportunity and the rest is history. With my good friend Gazanfarulla Khan, we sat down…

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More Android gaming love for Google Play Games for PC in MENA region

It’s been more than a year since Google Play Games for PC expanded its availability to include the MENA region, yet still has the beta status. The first beta released in 2022, and it’s seen a handful of Android games make their way to the PC. That number is about to grow – Google has announced that all Android-based mobile games will be coming to the PC. Growing Android gaming library Every…

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Smoky Pink for the Sony 1000X Series debuts in Middle East

I’ve been a user of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones by Sony for a while and I love them for their audio quality and design. While I haven’t yet moved to the WH-1000XM5, given its new design and improved audio, I did want to highlight that Sony has decided to spice up the model (including the WF-1000XM5 earphones) with an new Smoky Pink colour option for the Middle East region. Initially released…

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Apple Vision Pro officially releasing in UAE, starting AED 13,999

While it’s been years since Apple opened their online store followed by their retail stores in the UAE (there have been many stories on how they navigated the country’s business laws for it), it’s also become one of the main places to join global launches.

Now you can add the Apple Vision to it, as it’s officially coming to the Middle East region before the end of 2024.

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MENA Hero Project: Empowering Game Developers in the Region

SIE (Sony Interactive Entertainment) has officialy launched the Middle East North Africa Hero Project (MENA Hero Project) for PlayStation.

The Hero Project serves as an incubator program aiming to identify promising local developers and support them in bringing compelling gaming experiences to global gaming communities.

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All the AI-based upscalers have been updated, encouraging a revisit to see how they stack up.

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Gaming is evolving, as the PC segment has taken some cues from the console side and some brands have expanded on it that brings those ergonomics but powered by Windows and PC components.

They're mostly still computers (add a mouse and keyboard, and maybe a hub to expand connectivity), but they physically look like a handheld with the standard controller buttons.

IGN has ranked the best of 2024 at this current point in time.

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If you’re the type that likes to podcasts as video, Part 1 is already live.

You can also listen to the audio one on Spotify.

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After many years, I've finally launched my podcast.

The inaugural Web Summit Qatar was the perfect springboard for it, joined by my great friend Khan.

Listen to it now on Spotify and other podcast distribution platforms.

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TikTok opening up a Creative Studio in Qatar, their first one in the Middle East region

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It's my 14 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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It finally happened. The inaugural Middle East chapter of Web Summit Qatar has ended.

This is just how the Opening Night unfolded.

Shot on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (no edits, all in original quality).

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Wasn't it about a few months ago that GoPro announced a new desktop version of their Quik app coming to macOS and then Windows? Well, they've finally released it on the Mac App Store, and the Windows versions slated to follow sometime later in 2024.

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Silver slithers its way into the PS5 gamers’ hands courtesy of PlayStation.

Quite a sparkle standout to the existing colour options.

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When shopping for your son and then you stumble upon LEGO pieces under one large roof.

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There are so many games when technology wasn't that advanced, yet they were fun to play. Even many franchises got their start from those years.

Now, we're seeing some of them switching to remakes/remasters just to keep the money going. This has become the new kind of preservation, one where gamers have to pay for it.