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In a context marked by US sanctions against China and the growth of artificial intelligence, which has reduced the supply of memory chips and affected the entire technology sector, Apple has implemented a strategy that could generate future geopolitical consequences.

The company is testing memory chips produced by the Chinese company CXMT in various lines of its products, such as iPhones and MacBooks.

In parallel, Apple has raised the prices of its items globally. The reason given is the increasing cost of memory chips, driven by the high demand from artificial intelligence corporations. Thus, obtaining supplies from China may help the iPhone manufacturer reduce this financial pressure.

However, there are federal regulations that prohibit American companies from transferring technology to companies like CXMT, which includes any exchange of technical information or product specifications. This limitation practically prevents Apple from requesting custom chips from the large Chinese company.

The rules, on the other hand, allow Apple to use CXMT components that are already ready for use and to negotiate prices with the Chinese company. Other notebook manufacturers, such as HP and Acer, have already begun using CXMT memory chips in devices sold outside the United States.

Despite Apple strictly following the established guidelines, there remains the risk of political responses from Donald Trump's government. This demonstrates how much big tech is willing to do to alleviate the tension caused by the chip shortage.

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The Dubai real estate market showed signs of slowing down in the second quarter of 2026. Both sale prices and rental rates began to decrease due to the increase in new market supply and a slowdown in buyer activity after several years of rapid growth.

According to Cushman & Wakefield Core data, average housing prices in the city fell by 4 percent compared to the previous quarter, and the average rent decreased by 6 percent, indicating the market's transition to a more balanced phase.

The consulting firm noted that price correction is becoming increasingly evident across most apartment and villa segments after five years of exceptional growth. Further easing is expected as transaction volumes remain moderate, seller and buyer expectations continue to diverge, and additional housing comes onto the market.

Nevertheless, established communities for end-users are expected to maintain relative stability due to underlying demand.

The sharpest quarterly decline was recorded in apartment prices, led by Palm Jumeirah (a 9 percent drop), followed by Downtown Dubai (7 percent) and Business Bay (7 percent). Dubai Hills Estate (a 4 percent decrease) and Jumeirah Village Circle (a 3 percent decrease) proved more resilient.

The villa situation was mixed: The Springs and The Meadows saw a 9 percent fall, while Dubai Hills Estate dropped by 5 percent, whereas Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Village Circle continued to show modest growth.

Rental rates also softened, as pressure on housing affordability prompted tenants to seek better value-for-money options. The largest decrease in apartment rent was noted in Downtown Dubai (14 percent), Dubai Hills Estate (10 percent), Dubai Marina (10 percent), and Palm Jumeirah (9 percent). Villa rentals also declined, with Dubai Hills Estate showing the sharpest quarterly drop at 12 percent.

These latest declines continue the correction that began at the end of last year, when property prices fell for the second consecutive month to 1673 dirhams per square foot, according to the consulting firm.

Despite softer pricing conditions, the volume of housing delivered during the quarter remained high. Over 13,200 homes were completed in Q2, including projects in Sobha Hartland, Damac Lagoons, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai Science Park, and The Valley.

Approximately 32,000 additional units are expected to be delivered in the second half of 2026, with a significant development plan extending until 2030. However, Cushman & Wakefield warned that contractors' production capacity constraints and supply chain issues could affect project handovers in the coming months, even if the overall supply volume remains generally aligned with the plan.