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Confronting the culture that kills excellence
The Pioneer
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"If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything." This timeless truth carries more weight today than ever before. We live in an age where excellence is often praised but rarely practiced, where clarity has been traded for convenience,...
Aldar Launches Premium Fahid Beach Terraces in Abu Dhabi
Arabian Post
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August 12, 2025
Aldar Properties has unveiled its latest project, the Fahid Beach Terraces, a luxurious six-building residential community set along a pristine stretch of coastline on Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi. Positioned as the emirate’s first coastal wellness...
UAE's Etihad Rail to create new commercial hubs across the country
Khaleej Times
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Etihad Rail isn’t a train, but an economic rewire of the UAE which will create new commercial hubs around strategic stations in the country, say real industry executives. “People are talking about passengers. I’m looking at logistics, B2B supply...
UAE School Calendar for 2025-2026: Longer Winter Break and New Mid-term Holidays Revealed
Gulf Insider
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August 13, 2025
The UAE has announced the academic calendar for public and private sector schools in the 2025-2026 academic year, introducing unified term dates, longer breaks, and new mid-term holidays. The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) unveiled the new school...
UAE: How Emirati women once used different burqa’a colours to signify stages of life
Khaleej Times
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The Emirati burqa’a, once a daily sign of modesty and social status, is now a fading tradition cherished by older generations and seen as a cultural symbol by younger ones. For women who do wear it, the face covering is not just an accessory but a...
Middlesex University Dubai achieves record-breaking growth in 2024-25
Khaleej Times
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Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai has announced that it has been recorded as the largest UK university in Dubai for the fifth consecutive year, according to the KHDA Open Data Report 2024-25. With more than 6,450 students, 1,410 new graduates, and...
UAE: Dubai becomes first middle east government to Join Gamescom 2025 gaming showcase
The Times of India
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DPG33 aims to create 30,000 gaming jobs and add $1 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033 through innovation and partnerships/Image: WAM DPG33’s presence at Gamescom 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Middle East’s gaming industry. For the first...
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Eltizam’ app to boost city’s cleanliness leadership
Emirates 24|7
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August 13, 2025
Dubai Municipality has launched a smart digital application, ‘Eltizam’, designed to empower selected government officials to monitor and document public cleanliness violations. By granting judicial officer status to authorised personnel, the app...
Dubai to lead region's first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, Germany
Emirates 24|7
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August 13, 2025
The Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33) is set to host the Middle East’s first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from 20-24 August. Marking a historic milestone for the...
UAE carries out aid drop in Gaza and its lorries deliver 500 tonnes of food
The National News
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The UAE and Jordan carried out the 67th drop of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Tuesday, alongside seven aircraft from Germany, Italy, Belgium and France. The shipment included vital supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charities, as...
Virgin Atlantic adds additional capacity on Dubai and Cape Town services
Travel Daily Media
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August 13, 2025
Virgin Atlantic is turning up the heat on premium winter getaways with exciting enhancements to its network with more seats and more sunshine, following a surge in bookings compared to the previous year. The airline is dialling up the heat with...
Summer in Abu Dhabi means epic events around every corner
What's on Saudi Arabia
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August 12, 2025
Summer months do not mean the UAE slows down. Instead, Abu Dhabi buzzes with amazing entertainment and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Whatever your interests, the city has something for the whole family. With venues across Yas Island, Saadiyat...
Taraf, KARL LAGERFELD break ground on branded villas in Dubai
Gulf Business
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August 13, 2025
Image: Supplied Taraf, the real estate arm of UAE investment holding group Yas Holding, has officially commenced construction on KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS, marking the brand’s first residential project in the Middle East. The development, located in...
UAE and Finland join forces in polar research and meteorology
The National News
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The UAE and Finland will be working together closely in polar research and meteorology following the signing of an agreement between the nations. Under the deal, the countries are set to increase collaboration in the fields of meteorology, polar...
Ashutosh Rana On Becoming Raavan: The 'Humare Ram' Star Brings Epic Theatre To Dubai Opera
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Long before streaming platforms began testing our nerves in unimaginable ways, Ashutosh Rana was already haunting the nation's collective imagination with some of Bollywood's most chilling performances - first as the...
The GCC: Cradle of the new world renaissance
Business and Financial Times
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August 14, 2025
By Seade CAESAR The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait are repositioning itself from an oil-centric region into a global hub for technology, renewable energy, capital...
Business News | Bharata Bhava Foundation to Launch in Abu Dhabi: A New Chapter for Indian Art Abroad
Latestly
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August 12, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 12: A landmark cultural initiative is unfolding in Abu Dhabi, where the Bharata Bhava Foundation is set to bring India's artistic soul to an international stage. Co-founded by Emirati patron of the arts Buti Al...
The Trump Administration May Finally Call Muslim Brotherhood What It Really Is
Townhall
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August 13, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is moving to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group over its longstanding ties to radical Islamic extremist organizations. Rubio made the announcement during an appearance...
Aldar launches Fahid Beach Terraces on Abu Dhabi’s coastal Island
Emirati Times
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August 12, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Aldar has launched Fahid Beach Terraces, a premium six-building residential community set along a pristine shoreline on Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi’s first coastal wellness destination. Designed by acclaimed architect Koichi Takada with...
SEND pupils ‘injured by staff’ at UK school owned by Abu Dhabi royal family
The i paper
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August 12, 2025
DfE ‘urgently’ looking at Bramley Hill, the third Witherslack school within a year to face excessive restraint allegations. The company saw a 28% rise in profits to £44.6m Vulnerable children have been left with “terrible” injuries and trauma...