Technologies
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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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Art
Technologies
Digital Art Galleries In UAE: The Future Of Visual Culture
Places where, sometimes, it feels like you have stepped straight into a fantasy world
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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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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Music
Technologies
What Makes Good Sound And What Does It Really Depend On? Let’s Dive In
The founder of Tonefarm, the first UAE-based sound system manufacturer, explains it
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 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
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Art
Technologies
UAE’s Digital Art Landscape: A Virtual Tour
Explore how the UAE embraces digital art, from NFTs to virtual museums
by Barbara Yakimchuk
8 Apr 2025
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Lifestyle
Sponsored
Rolling the Dice On Crypto: Binance Backgammon Bridges Generations
This spring, Binance is bringing crypto to the backgammon table — because financial revolutions should be fun
by Sandy Staff
18 Mar 2025
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Art
Interview
Who Is Behind Future Bedouin? Meet the Artist Creating Magic With AI (And Beyond)
Sink into her airy landscapes, where Arabic heritage is seamlessly wrapped in modernity
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Mar 2025
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Art
Interview
'I Have Always Been a Dreamer': Meet Mujahid, the Mastermind Behind Sard Visuals
Read about Muji's journey — how it unfolded, who shaped it, and the barriers he faced
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Feb 2025
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Dubai
Technologies
No More 'Where Are You?': Location-Tracking Apps – Good Or Bad?
Exploring the origins of location-tracking apps and the reasons behind their use
by Barbara Yakimchuk
22 Jan 2025
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Technologies
Walking In a Tech Wonderland: 10 Must-Have Gadgets For Christmas 2024
It is time we talk gifts — and these are a perfect choice for any occasion
by Bilal Muhammad
8 Dec 2024
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Technologies
To Flip Or To Fold? Are Bending Phones There Yet?
Bending phones are making a comeback, but are they ready for prime time? Weigh the pros and cons of flip vs fold
by Iffat Nawaz
23 Nov 2024
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Technologies
Top 10 Essential Tech Products For Enjoying Winter In the UAE
From cozy nights under the stars to comfortable home moments, these gadgets are must-haves for the season
by Bilal Muhammad
11 Nov 2024
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Interview
Technologies
Blinding Lights: Meet Sila Sveta — Magicians Behind Iconic Events Worldwide
The creative force behind many of the shows you have definitely seen — from concerts of The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Drake, to so much more
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Nov 2024
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Technologies
Entertainment
Dubai Has Its Own Game Now. And I Spent the Entire Saturday Playing It
If you start playing, remember — we warned you: it is impossible to stop looking for those tiny little figures
by Alexandra Mansilla
2 Oct 2024