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Sharjah Emerges as a Global Hub for Medical Innovation and Collaborative R&D
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Sharjah Emerges as a Global Hub for Medical Innovation and Collaborative R&D

In the United Arab Emirates, where cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubaiconsistently rank among the world's most forward-thinking, the Emirate of Sharjah, the country's cultural and knowledge capital, has decisively positioned itself as a premier hub for research and innovations in healthcare. This transformation is primarily driven by the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) formerly SRTIP, SRTI Park. This ambition was powerfully demonstrated during the recent "Sharjah Next: Healthcare" forum, which transcended a typical conference, evolving into a powerful statement of intent. It assembled a host of global healthcare luminaries, including Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, a pion...
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Australia detains South African seen at neo-Nazi rally
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Australia detains South African seen at neo-Nazi rally

A South African man who was seen attending a neo-Nazi rally outside an Australian state parliament has been taken into immigration detention after his visa was revoked. Matthew Gruter, who has been in Australia since 2022, took part in an anti-Jewish protest outside the New South Wales parliament organised by the National Socialist Network earlier this month and is now awaiting deportation. He was seen among around 60 men clad in black, who held up a banner that said "Abolish the Jewish lobby", Australian media report. Australia has seen a recent rise in right-wing extremism. Its government made the Nazi salute punishable by a mandatory prison term earlier this year. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Mr Gruter's visa had been cancelled on character grounds, addi...
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Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school
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Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school

Armed men have killed a teacher and abducted at least 25 students in an attack on a girls' secondary school in north-western Nigeria, police say. The gang invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, at around 04:00 local time (0300 GMT) on Monday, they said. The attackers "engaged police personnel on duty in a gun duel" before scaling the perimeter fence and seizing the students from their hostel, a statement said. One member of staff was killed while trying to protect the students. A second sustained gunshot wounds and is now receiving treatment. Eyewitnesses described a large group of attackers, known locally as bandits, who arrived firing sporadically to cause panic. Residents told the BBC that the gunmen subsequently marched a number...
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Arada to acquire majority stake in £2.5bn Thameside West development, unlocking one of London’s largest and most connected new waterfront neighbourhoods
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Arada to acquire majority stake in £2.5bn Thameside West development, unlocking one of London’s largest and most connected new waterfront neighbourhoods

Arada, the UAE’s fastest-growing master developer, announces that it has agreed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Thameside West, a landmark waterfront mixed-use development located at the western end of London’s Royal Docks.  Master-planned by Foster + Partners, the vibrant new urban destination will deliver at least 5,000 homes, with half of the site dedicated to green space and a kilometre of active waterfront. Boasting unrivalled transport links, the integration of air, road, rail, river and tunnel links makes this one of the most connected sites in London. Spread over a 47-acre area – twice the size of the Hudson Yards mixed-use development in New York - Thameside West represents one of Europe’s largest and most strategically important regener...
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World First: Autonomous Racing Leaps Forward in Abu Dhabi as A2RL Season 2 Showcases Record Speed, Bold Overtakes and Real-Time AI Decision-Making
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World First: Autonomous Racing Leaps Forward in Abu Dhabi as A2RL Season 2 Showcases Record Speed, Bold Overtakes and Real-Time AI Decision-Making

• TUM Retains Crown as A2RL Delivers World’s First Six-Car Autonomous Grand Final • Eleven international teams competed for $2.25 million prize pool • Human vs AI: Former F1 star Daniil Kvyat stayed just ahead of the autonomous challenger’s time; for now, human drivers still hold a slight edge • Watch the race here: https://youtu.be/d9LLZ5mb5cA?si=RgJnvjWhdasZdXZS The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, delivered a defining moment for autonomous technology as six fully driverless racecars pushed the limits of AI performance in a world-first Grand Final at Yas Marina Circuit. In a night marked by record speed, bold overtakes, and split-second AI decision-making, Germany’s TUMcemented its dominance by retaining the champions...
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ICOM Dubai 2025 Concludes with Historic Success
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ICOM Dubai 2025 Concludes with Historic Success

Rotterdam to Host ICOM 2028, Nasir Al Darmaki Elected ICOM Vice President Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ICOM Dubai 2025 concluded its historic edition, marking the first time the event was hosted in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. The conference, held under the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,’ saw over 4,500 participants from museum professionals, cultural leaders, and decision-makers from around the world, underscoring Dubai's role as a global hub for culture, creativity, and innovation. The final day featured key discussions, including the session ‘Cultural Diplomacy from an Emirati Perspective: Bridges of Connection and Dialogue,’ led...
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Ghanem Raises USD 7.1 Million from Al-RomaihGroup to Develop Fractional Ownership Solutions in the Saudi Real Estate Market
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Ghanem Raises USD 7.1 Million from Al-RomaihGroup to Develop Fractional Ownership Solutions in the Saudi Real Estate Market

Ghanem, the digital real estate platform specializing in fractional ownership solutions, announced the closure of a funding round worth USD 7.1 million from Al-Romaih Group, one of the Kingdom’s leading investment groups with extensive experience in the real estate and financial sectors. This investment represents a significant milestone in Ghanem’s journey towards achieving its vision of empowering individuals and institutions with access to innovative real estate investment opportunities, offering greater transparency, flexibility, and lower entry thresholds suitable for a wide range of investors. The platform operates under the regulatory oversight of the Regulatory Sandbox of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), further strengthening investor ...
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Witnesses Launch of ICOM Dubai 2025
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Hamdan bin Mohammed Witnesses Launch of ICOM Dubai 2025

Hosted in Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the opening of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025). Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the conference is being hosted in Dubai for the first time in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia under the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.’ The event welcomed over4,500 museum experts, cultural leaders, and decision-makers from around the world. T...
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Doha Debates Asks: Is ‘Earned Success’ an Illusion?
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Doha Debates Asks: Is ‘Earned Success’ an Illusion?

Global thinkers and students in Doha engage in a spirited debate over fairness, privilege and the meaning of success. Can success ever be truly earned? In its latest flagship episode, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates brings together global thinkers and students for a thought-provoking conversation on whether hard work and talent still determine who rises, or whether “earned success” conceals deeper inequities. Daniel Markovits, Guido Calabresi Professor of Law at Yale Law School, argues that the system meant to promote fairness has instead entrenched inequality. “Meritocracy has become the principal obstacle to equality of opportunity, at least in the rich countries of the world,” he says, warning that competition built on elite education and inherited advantage has rep...
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Prime Minister Oversees Signing of 55 Pacts in Major Push for Egypt’s Offshoring Industry
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Prime Minister Oversees Signing of 55 Pacts in Major Push for Egypt’s Offshoring Industry

• ITIDA signed agreements with multinational and local companies, boosting a knowledge-based economy and a future-ready workforce. • Agreements create over 70,000 new offshoring jobs, strengthening Egypt’s role as a global delivery powerhouse. Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced the signing of 55 strategic agreements with leading multinational and local technology companies in offshoring and IT-enabled services, including Teleperformance, Accenture, Deloitte, VOIS, Luxoft, RSA, and Capgemini. The ceremony, attended by H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, gathere...
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