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Art takes center stage at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

Tue, 22 Apr 2025

Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is gearing up to host a dynamic blend of artistic showcases, engaging conversations, and cultural celebrations this week.

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Pope Francis dies aged 88

Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday.

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UAE companies 'turn to fractional legal counsel model'

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

UAE companies are increasingly opting for fractional senior legal counsel solutions as a flexible alternative to permanent hires, according to Oryx Legal Consultants, an UAE-based professional services firm redefining the sector.

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Arab Fashion Council launches $500,000 fund to support emerging designers

Mon, 14 Apr 2025

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) has unveiled a new initiative set to reshape the future of fashion in the region and beyond: the AFC Fashion Fund, a $500,000 biennial commitment to support emerging designers.

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ADFD wins Abdul Latif Al Hamad Award for Bahrain Airport expansion

Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has been awarded the Abdul Latif Yousef Al Hamad Development Award for the Best Development Project in the Arab World 2024 for its role in supporting the expansion and modernisation of Bahrain International Airport.

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RPM partners with Falcon to launch air ambulance service

Sat, 05 Apr 2025

Response Plus Holding, a major emergency medical services provider, has signed an agreement with UAE-based Falcon Aviation Services for the launch of air ambulance service that will enable the transport of patients for critical care treatments abroad.

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Myanmar quake toll likely to hit 3,000 as many still missing

Tue, 01 Apr 2025

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,719, with 4,521 people injured and 441 reported missing. United Nations officials, who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar warned that the death toll is expected to surpass 3,000.

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Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll climbs to over 1,000

Sat, 29 Mar 2025

The death toll from the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday. In neighbouring Thailand, up to 100 workers were still unaccounted for after a Bangkok skyscraper under construction collapsed, said media reports.

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UAE announces Eid holidays for govt employees

Tue, 18 Mar 2025

The UAE Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will be observed from the 1st to 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, with official work resuming on 4th Shawwal.

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Forbes unveils Mideast Top 40 influential money movers list

Sun, 16 Mar 2025

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its Top 40 Asset Managers list, spotlighting the region’s most influential leaders shaping the investment landscape. Collectively, they managed over $439 billion in assets in 2024 spanning equities, debt funds and REITs.