Tech

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Technologies

New iPhone Air: Lighter Than Your Excuses

Apple has created a smartphone lighter than my excuses for not upgrading sooner

by Sofia Brontvein

5 Oct 2025

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Technologies
Lifestyle

Anti-smartphone Mode: Why Minimal Phones Are Becoming a Trend

No feed, no colour, and… buttons are the new trends on the smartphone market. Sorry, is it 2005 again?

by Dara Morgan

23 Sept 2025

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Cars

McLaren Artura Spider: Beauty Over Use, British Brilliance Over Practicality

If you buy a McLaren Artura Spider, you are declaring that you live for breath-taking speed, arresting geometry, and sheer presence more than grocery runs or fitting bikes in trunks

by Sofia Brontvein

18 Sept 2025

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Music
Lifestyle

How To Choose Your First Record Player?

Choosing your first record player (and everything else you will need) with Kito Jempere

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Sept 2025

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Technologies

Apple Just Upgraded Our Hustle: Meet the New Gear For Creative Power Users

Apple just unveiled a suite of devices that finally keep pace with our nonstop creativity — and our temperamental Middle Eastern climate

by Sofia Brontvein

9 Sept 2025

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Cars
Sport

Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Formula 1 In 2025?

Kudos to Brad Pitt and co

by Sophie She

3 Sept 2025

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Mental Health
Technologies

Personal Experience: Using ChatGPT As a Personal Coach

I reached out to AI when going through personal challenges. Is it fine?

by Dara Morgan

13 Aug 2025

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Technologies

AI Art Tools Middle Eastern Creators Are Using In 2025

Gulf countries lead AI adoption, fostering art-tech, NFTs, and AI exhibitions, propelled by creative tech education and funding

by Iffat Nawaz

30 Jul 2025

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Sport
Cars

Formula 1 2025: New Rules, McLaren Rising, Hamilton In Ferrari Red

Why is this year’s race more special than ever?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2025

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Technologies

Turns Out, ChatGPT Almost Had a Different Name

What was the original name, and why did they end up choosing ChatGPT?

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Jul 2025

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Lifestyle
Travel

Pack Light: Tech Travel Essentials For Your Next Trip

The Sandy Times Publisher on how to become a digital detox ambassador — even if you are still working on the go

by Sofia Brontvein

27 Jun 2025

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Shopping
Technologies

Smart Home Gadgets Every Urban MENA Creator Should Have

Cool devices to add to your cart!

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Jun 2025

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Lifestyle
Health

Track Or Treat: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Vs Whoop — Choose Your Fighter

Our publisher Sofia Brontvein puts Whoop and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to the test to see which one truly understands your body (and your neuroses)

by Sofia Brontvein

19 Jun 2025

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Cars
Interview

Desert Roads & German Precision: Volkswagen’s New Vision For the Gulf

The Sandy Times talks to Matthias Ziegler about Volkswagen’s evolving Middle East journey — from SUVs to cultural ties

by Sofia Brontvein

13 Jun 2025

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Lifestyle
People

The Deepfake Dilemma: How AI Is Rewriting Celebrity Reality

Scandals are spreading, reality is bending — and celebrities are caught in the crossfire. How is the world reacting to the new deepfake dilemma?

by Dara Morgan

12 Jun 2025

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Technologies
Health

We Are Turning To ChatGPT For Medical Advice More And More. Is That... Okay?

How and why ChatGPT turned into an essential tool when we are worried about our health

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Jun 2025

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Cars
Saudi Arabia

The Rise Of Formula 1 In Saudi Arabia: From Dream To Reality

F1's next level? Buckle up for Jeddah to Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia's F1 revolution

by Iffat Nawaz

8 May 2025

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Cars
Art

Driven By Art: BMW Art Cars In Talk With Dr Thomas Girst

Prof Dr Thomas Girst about his favourite Art Car, the future of co-creation, and what stood out at Art Dubai

by Dara Morgan

7 May 2025

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Lifestyle
Health

Stay Cool In the Gulf: Best Gadgets To Beat the Summer Heat

The Gulf summer's brutal heat and humidity demand smart solutions. Discover the best gadgets and technologies

by Iffat Nawaz

5 May 2025

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Technologies
Sport

Questions About WHOOP You Wanted To Ask?

With insights from WHOOP’s GCC Director, answering the most common questions about the famous wristband

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Apr 2025