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UAE Residents Embrace AI Assistants for Education, Smart Homes, and Task Management: Yango Survey

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The majority of UAE residents view smart assistants primarily as learning aids, with 72% of respondents indicating that AI assistants should take part in children’s education. This data was gathered through a survey conducted by Researchscape International and commissioned by the global tech company Yango*.

According to the same survey, 54% of respondents believe that AI assistants should serve as useful learning companions, especially for acquiring new languages. Additionally, 54% indicate that AI assistants should help organise their day. Another significant area where smart assistants can be useful is smart home management. 57% of respondents expect them to manage smart home devices, while 41% anticipate using the assistants as entertainment sources, playing music based on mood.

“Research shows that users expect smart assistants to possess a variety of skills to assist them in different areas of life. To meet these modern user demands, we have developed our bilingual, human-like AI assistant Yasmina. Yasmina’s features currently include entertainment, daily task management, explaining complex topics, and providing educational support. All you need is to activate the AI assistant with your voice,” comments Rami Abu Arja, Senior Innovation Marketing Manager at Yasmina, Yango Middle East.
Yasmina is integrated into the recently introduced smart speakers, Yasmina Mini and Yasmina Midi, as well as the Yango Play app.

Learning companion
Yasmina provides children and adults with easy access to a wealth of information. Just ask, “Yasmina, what are the benefits of date fruits?” Moreover, as a bilingual AI assistant, it can help users practice both English or Khaleeji Arabic through friendly, human-like conversations. Yasmina is child-friendly — it recognises children’s voices and provides age-appropriate content when interacting with them.

Daily planner
Yasmina can set reminders and notifications to track all personal and work-related tasks. For this, just say “Yasmina, remind me at 2 P.M. tomorrow to…”.

Guide to Arab culture
As an AI assistant that fulfills the expectations of local users, Yasmina can play surahs from the Holy Quran by Al Sheikh Maher Bin Hamad Al Muaiqly, which is free for all users, and tell you the date according to the Hijri calendar. You can say, “Yasmina, play the Adhan for all prayers every day,” and the assistant will automatically play the Adhan for your current location. Yasmina also knows the prayer times for any city in the world.
Smart home manager
Yasmina can dim the lights, set a comfortable temperature in the room, and put on a specially curated meditation playlist. Simply say, “Yasmina, dim the lights,” “Yasmina, play the sound of the ocean,” and “Yasmina, set the temperature to 23 degrees,” to set the mood for meditation.

Fitness buddy
Yasmina makes workouts more fun with curated sports playlists. Say, “Yasmina, play music for sports”. To access the entire music library, including playlists for different moods and activities, users need an active Yango Play subscription.
In the future, 42% of respondents hope that AI assistants will act as personal trainers to motivate them to exercise, while 33% expect them to provide calorie counts for meals.
Yango’s first smart speakers, Yasmina Mini and Yasmina Midi enhanced by Yasmina, a bilingual, human-like AI assistant tailored specifically to the Middle East, are now available through various retail and online outlets across the UAE.

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MetaMoon Music Festival to debut In Dubai this February

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This February, swap the Valentine’s Day fuss for an electrifying evening of music and celebration! On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the MetaMoon Music Festival will make its highly anticipated debut at the iconic Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai. Bringing the best of Asian pop culture and K-pop to the UAE, this groundbreaking event promises a star-studded lineup, thrilling performances, and unforgettable experiences.

An Unmissable Lineup of Talent

Prepare to be wowed by an incredible lineup of Asian pop stars:

Henry Lau: The multi-talented K-pop sensation with a soulful voice and captivating stage presence.

Lee Young Ji: A globally acclaimed singer-songwriter with a distinctive style that’s winning hearts everywhere.

mikah: A rising Japanese-American star known for her fresh and unique sound.

MT Pop: Vietnam’s Red Bull Champion dancer, ready to dazzle with his electrifying moves.

DJ Poon: NYC-based DJ bringing high-energy beats to keep the night alive.

MC Jin: Rapper and comedian hosting the evening with his signature wit and charisma.

This stellar lineup guarantees an evening packed with show-stopping performances and nonstop entertainment.

A Venue Like No Other

The futuristic Al Wasl Plaza, with its iconic dome, state-of-the-art sound, and immersive lighting, provides the perfect setting for this one-of-a-kind event. Whether you’re a devoted K-pop fan or new to the world of Asian pop culture, the MetaMoon Music Festival will leave you in awe.

Tickets for Every Fan

Tickets are now available on Live Nation, with options for every kind of attendee:

General Admission: AED 198

Golden Circle: AED 288

Party at the DJ Booth: AED 388

VIP: AED 488

VIP Meet & Greet with Henry Lau: AED 998

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Be Part of Dubai’s Music History

Don’t miss your chance to be part of history as the MetaMoon Music Festival makes its spectacular Dubai debut. With a breathtaking venue and an incredible lineup of stars, this festival is set to redefine entertainment in the UAE.

Tickets are selling fast, so secure yours today and get ready to celebrate the best of Asian pop culture in a night to remember. Let’s make music history together this Saturday, February 15, 2025

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Traffic Relief: Dubai opens new bridge, slashes travel time from 15 to 3 minutes

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A new 1km bridge opened on Sunday in Dubai, greatly easing traffic flow from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.

The two-lane bridge has reduced travel time from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road from 15 minutes to just three minutes, the RTA added. The bridge ensures a “seamless” traffic connection to Dubai’s city centre and Dubai International Airport.

RTA also announced that 54 per cent of the Dh689 million Hessa Street development project, which includes upgrades of four major intersections, has been completed. All intersections are expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the Hessa Street development project, spanning 4.5km from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to its intersection with Al Khail Road, represents a continuation of efforts to develop road infrastructure to keep pace with the emirate of Dubai’s continuous growth.

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Dubai unveils Crisis Response Authority to strengthen emergency preparedness

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In a move to enhance Dubai’s crisis management capabilities, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree, establishing the Dubai Resilience Centre.

The new public entity will play a key role in reinforcing Dubai’s ability to swiftly respond to risks, emergencies, crises and disasters. Operating under the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the Centre is granted the authority to implement essential actions for crisis prevention and rapid recovery.

It will also coordinate efforts to effectively address emergencies and support the Committee’s work.The Centre’s responsibilities include developing resilience plans, managing a central operations platform and establishing partnerships with local, regional and international entities.

It will also collect and analyze data to create strategies and raise awareness about crisis preparedness.The decree mandates full cooperation from all government and non-government entities in Dubai to support the Centre in achieving its mission.

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