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Jabra Launches Feature-Packed ‘Elite 4’ Entry-Level Earbuds

The newest addition to the Elite lineup offers Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity, Active Noise Cancellation, and IP55-rated water and dust resistance.

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3 years ago

April 18, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Jabra has announced the launch of the Elite 4, the newest addition to the Elite lineup and the successor to the popular entry-level Elite 3.

The Elite 4 has been built to cover everyday earphone essentials, including comfort, sound quality, and convenience while staying at an affordable price point.

Bluetooth Multipoint enables users to switch seamlessly between sources like smartphones and laptops, while the feedforward Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) removes annoying distractions while traveling in loud environments.

When it comes to sound quality, the Elite 4 packs four microphones and 6mm speakers for crystal-clear calls and music enjoyment, while Jabra’s Sound+ app lets users customize the soundstage to their individual preferences.

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Jabra claims the Elite 4 will last for “5.5 hours of play time on your chosen device, and 22 hours with the sleek case (28 hours with ANC off)”. The earbuds appear to be made from pretty decent materials and boast IP55 durability to protect against dust and water.

Jabra Elite 4 Features:

Bluetooth Multipoint for seamless switching between calls and apps
Fast Pair and Swift Pair for instant connections
Active Noise Cancellation
Comfortable fit for all-day wearing
4-microphone technology for optimized call clarity
Up to 22 hours total battery with ANC on (28 hours ANC off)
Go solo feature to use either earbud for listening or taking calls while the other charges
Spotify Tap playback
Qualcomm® aptX
IP55-rated rainproof protection

jabra elite 4 color options

The Jabra Elite 4 is available now on the company’s website. The headphones are priced at $99 and come in 4 colors: Dark Gray, Navy, Lilac, and Light Beige.

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Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC Enters Live Phase In UAE

Central Bank approval moves the dirham-backed token into deployment, targeting regulated payments and settlement flows.

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4 days ago

February 13, 2026

Nour Nasir

dirham-backed stablecoin ddsc enters live phase in uae

The UAE has cleared the launch of DDSC, a dirham-backed stablecoin now entering live operation after approval from the Central Bank. The move pushes the project beyond its pilot phase and into the country’s regulated financial system.

The token is backed by a consortium led by IHC, Sirius International Holding and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), framing it as an institutional instrument rather than a consumer crypto product. DDSC was first announced in April 2025, but regulatory clearance now allows deployment and integration across approved channels.

DDSC runs on ADI Chain, a Layer 2 blockchain built by the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation. The infrastructure is designed for governance and performance requirements expected by large institutions, linking blockchain settlement with existing compliance and oversight frameworks.

The focus is practical, targeting treasury settlements, high-value payments, trade and supply-chain transactions, and programmable financial flows for regulated entities. FAB plans to offer access to the token through approved platforms for its clients, keeping the rollout inside controlled banking environments.

“DDSC marks a defining milestone in the UAE’s digital finance journey,” said Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC. “With the Central Bank’s approval and our transition into live operation, we are delivering trusted, institutional-grade infrastructure that strengthens resilience, accelerates innovation, and expands what is possible in regulated digital payments”.

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FAB says the project reflects how stablecoins can sit within traditional finance when risk controls are built in from the outset. “This milestone underscores that stablecoins can be integrated responsibly into the financial system when built to meet rigorous regulatory and risk requirements,” said Futoon Hamdan AlMazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Business, Wealth and Privileged Client Banking Group at FAB.

The launch reinforces the UAE’s strategy of pushing digital finance through regulation instead of open-ended crypto experimentation. Stablecoins in this model are positioned less as trading assets and more as programmable extensions of national currency, aimed at institutional scale and government use cases.