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This is the best gadget to use during Ramadan in the UAE
From iftar countdowns to Quran recitations and Ramadan quizzes, here’s why Yango's Yasmina is the ultimate voice-first smart speaker for the holy month
- PUBLISHED: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 12:16 PM
If you’ve ever spent a Ramadan day constantly counting down to iftar, or asking someone, “How much time is left?” every few minutes, I feel you. This year, though, my living room has a new MVP: the Yasmina Midi from Yango Group. And after using it throughout the last two weeks, I can say this is the Ramadan device companion every home should consider.
On most days, smart devices feel like neat extras. But in Ramadan, the Yasmina Midi, or any Yasmina-enabled device, becomes genuinely useful, thanks to its features. With a simple, natural voice prompt it tells you exactly what you need: from “Which day of Ramadan is it today?” to “How much time until iftar?”
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After the initial setup, you don't even require an app; just your voice, in fact, anyone's voice in your household.
Beyond countdowns, the speaker lets you set recurring time-based routines with ease. I asked Yasmina to set alarms for prayer timings, and even the Quran recitation I wanted to hear at a specific time. Each one came through loud and clear, and exactly when I needed it.
I also asked, “Yasmina, play Ramadan dua,” and right away I was greeted with curated spiritual playlists.
One of the standout features, making it a gadget for the whole family, is the Ramadan quiz. It’s simple: ask for some quizzes and Yasmina runs an easy, voice-driven question in your preferred language of Arabic or English.
Sure, you could replicate many features with apps on your phone… but Yasmina keeps your hands free.
For me, the Yasmina Midi is a Ramadan companion. Whether you’re asking for prayer timings, scheduling Quran recitations, or just setting a countdown to iftar, this device nails the basics with surprising finesse.
Best for: Homes that want a voice-first, family-friendly Ramadan assistant
Price & availability (UAE): Yasmina, Yango's AI assistant lives inside Yasmina Lite (Dh149), Max (Dh1,199), Midi (Dh449), and Mini (Dh249), available at major retailers and online.
