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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...
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...
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...
My UAE Salary'I earn up to Dh80,000 a month in property. You have to hustle'
The National News
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Alexandra Warren moved to working in real estate after a six-year career in aviation as a flight attendant with Etihad Airways. The career switch felt like a natural progression, says the 32-year-old South African, who lives with her husband and...
Abu Dhabi Emerges as a Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence Innovation
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is growing at an incredible pace, making the emirate a leading global center for AI development and innovation. Recent data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber reveals that the number of AI companies in the...
Abu Dhabi asserts leadership in regional property market as IREIS 2025 prepares to welcome 2,000 investors
The European Magazine
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August 11, 2025
With global investors increasingly looking to Abu Dhabi for high-yield property and second-home opportunities, IREIS 2025 arrives at a moment of sharp market growth, regulatory reform, and rising demand for off-plan and luxury assets, reports John...
Abu Dhabi’s AI sector sees huge expansion with 150 new firms this year
Zawya
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Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is undergoing an extraordinary acceleration with 150 new AI firms launched in six months. This growth positions the emirate as a global epicentre of AI innovation and growth. According to data...
Saudi Activist's Claims Against Alleged Hackers for UAE Government Can Go Forward
Reason Magazine
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August 13, 2025
From Judge Karin Immergut (D. Or.) yesterday in Alhathloul v. DarkMatter Group: This case involves allegedly unlawful actions by Defendant DarkMatter Group ("DarkMatter"), a software company based in the United Arab Emirates, and three of its...
My Dubai Salary: ‘My partner and I earn Dh40,000 per month and invest 60 per cent of it’
The National News
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Pavel Strandh, a Swedish management consultant, and his partner Stefanie Alecrim, a Brazilian legal counsel, moved to the UAE last year from Sweden where they were paying more than 50 per cent of their income in taxes. Moving to the UAE has cut...
Shaping the future of work in the UAE’s creative industries
Campaign Middle East
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August 13, 2025
It’s no secret that the UAE’s marketing, media, and advertising work sectors are at an inflection point. Just five years ago, a typical agency in Dubai or Abu Dhabi would have a bustling office, a team of creatives huddled around a whiteboard, and...
Millions of cigarettes seized in Dubai clampdown on smuggling and counterfeiting
The National News
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Dubai Customs officers have seized more than 35 tonnes of illicit goods, including 18 million cigarettes, stashed at air cargo centres. Officials said the illegal haul comprised counterfeit, smuggled and other legally non-compliant items, in a...
Abu Dhabi AI sector grows 61% as firms expand rapidly
Gulf News
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Over 58% of AI businesses focus on innovation, research, and consultancy, underscoring a mature, research-driven market. Growth has been supported by strategic investment, advanced infrastructure, and cross-sector adoption across industries such...
Dubai firm acquires two Scottish 'heritage' hotels
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 12, 2025
JA Resorts & Hotels said the additions support its repositioning as a "globally minded, destination-led, experience-focused hospitality group". The acquisitions mark a significant milestone for JA Resorts & Hotels and its parent company, Dutco...
Dubai: Branded Residences Cost 40% More Than Non-Branded Properties
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) An influx of millionaires into the UAE has assured that demand for branded residences in Dubai stays strong. These command a good premium as the average price per square foot stands at Dh3,779 - which is 40 per cent more...
UAE 20252026 Academic Calendar: What Students, Parents, Educators Need To Know
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) [Editor's Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times' Schools and Parents , a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from...
Dubai launches ‘Eltizam’ app to enhance emirate's leadership as world’s cleanest city
Gulf Today
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August 12, 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: New app to instantly report littering violators
Gulf News
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Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: “The launch of ‘Eltizam’ is a key step in Dubai Municipality’s mission to enhance the city’s cleanliness, sustainability, and quality of life. By empowering authorised...
Gulf Writer And Celebrated Speaker Reflects On Resilience Amid Regional Missile Strike
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Mozah Alkindi shares personal accounts of unity, hospitality, and peace during Iran's recent attack on Qatar. ABU DHABI, UAE - August 14, 2025 - Heightened geopolitical pressure and local tensions throughout the Gulf this summer...
Empowering MENA women: Bridging digital future with AI, 5G, and inclusive education
TahawulTech
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August 13, 2025
Mohamed Samir, VP, Mobile Networks, Middle East at Nokia. Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), youth are a major force for innovation. Among them, young women in tech hold enormous, underused potential. Despite making up nearly half the...
10 rejuvenating spas in Dubai for the ultimate relaxation
Emirates Woman
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August 13, 2025
Beauty After long strenuous hours during the week, it’s important destress, switch-off and a relaxing spa session is the best way to do so. Each of these spas offers a unique experience, combining world-class treatments with luxurious settings....