The Sandy Times

by Dara Morgan23 Sept 2025

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 Sofia Brontvein9 Sept 2025

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

Mental Health

by Dara Morgan13 Aug 2025

Personal Experience: Using ChatGPT As a Personal Coach

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

by Iffat Nawaz30 Jul 2025

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 Alexandra Mansilla28 Jul 2025

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 Mansilla7 Jul 2025

Turns Out, ChatGPT Almost Had a Different Name

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

by Sofia Brontvein27 Jun 2025

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

Shopping

by Barbara Yakimchuk26 Jun 2025

Smart Home Gadgets Every Urban MENA Creator Should Have

Cool devices to add to your cart!

by Sofia Brontvein19 Jun 2025

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 Alexandra Mansilla6 Jun 2025

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

Music

by Alexandra Mansilla13 May 2025

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 Barbara Yakimchuk25 Apr 2025

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 Yakimchuk8 Apr 2025

UAE’s Digital Art Landscape: A Virtual Tour

Explore how the UAE embraces digital art, from NFTs to virtual museums

by Sandy Staff18 Mar 2025

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 Alexandra Mansilla7 Mar 2025

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 Mansilla2 Feb 2025

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

Dubai

by Barbara Yakimchuk22 Jan 2025

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 Bilal Muhammad8 Dec 2024

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 Iffat Nawaz23 Nov 2024

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