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Catch A Glimpse Into The Future Of Tech At Step Dubai 2025

Scheduled for February 19-20, 8,000+ attendees, 350+ speakers, and 400+ startups will gather for the MENA’s leading technology festival.

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2 years ago

February 5, 2025

Nour Nasir

catch a glimpse into the future of tech at step dubai 2025

We’re excited to be part of Step Dubai 2025, the region’s premier tech festival, set to take place on February 19-20, 2025, at Dubai Internet City. Over the past ten years, Step has been a driving force behind innovation in MENA, and this year’s event is shaping up to be bigger than ever.

Bringing together more than 8,000 attendees, 400+ startups, and 350+ speakers, along with a staggering $8.5 billion in funding opportunities, Step Dubai 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of technology. Held over two action-packed days, the expo will be filled with insights, groundbreaking ideas, and opportunities to connect with some of the most influential minds in the industry.

The speaker lineup this year includes notable names such as H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Groq President Mohsen Moazami, Amal Dokhan from 500 Global, Elie Khouri of Vivium, Dr. Aseel Addawood from Oracle, and Dany Farha of BECO Capital. They’ll be sharing their expertise on key topics spanning startups, fintech, AI, proptech, adtech, and beyond.

As well as thought-provoking panel discussions and keynote speeches, attendees can take advantage of:

Hands-on workshops
Networking opportunities
A packed and diverse exhibition space
Meet-ups and exclusive satellite events across Dubai

Are you planning to attend Step Dubai 2025? Take advantage of an exclusive discount on your ticket by using promo code TECHMAG. If you’re part of a startup, now’s your chance to apply and showcase your innovations at one of the biggest tech expos in the region.

Places are filling fast — click here to learn more about Step Dubai 2025 and don’t miss this opportunity to be part of MENA’s tech evolution.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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19 hours ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.