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GEMS Genius Scholarship programme returns, following more than 2,400 applications in previous cycle

News Desk 15/10/2026

GEMS Education has opened applications for the third year of its GEMS Genius Scholarship, inviting talented students currently studying within and outside the GEMS Education network, offering awards covering up to 100% of tuition fees for two academic years at participating GEMS schools.  

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Think Pink and Sip for a Cause at Level 43 Sky Lounge

News Desk 15/10/2026

A splash of pink is making its way to Dubai’s skyline this October. Level 43 Sky Lounge is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Pinktini, a specially crafted pink cocktail created to support a meaningful cause. Priced at AED 43, the limited-time drink offers guests a chance to enjoy their rooftop plans while contributing […]

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iDiet Launches Protein-Packed Meal Plan as Protein Moves from Fitness Trend to Everyday Nutrition

News Desk 15/10/2026

 iDiet, the premium healthy food and diet meal plan brand in the UAE, has recently launched a new Protein-Packed Meal Plan designed to make protein a practical part of everyday eating without making every meal feel like a fitness regimen. Designed around protein-rich, chef-crafted meals, the new plan combines balanced nutrition with flexible meal choices […]

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GCC employees embrace AI as a workplace tool – but draw the line at letting it make decisions about people

News Desk 15/10/2026

Employees across the GCC are embracing artificial intelligence as a workplace tool, but remain significantly less comfortable when AI is given authority over decisions that directly affect people, according to the latest GCC People Pulse: Word on Work, a workforce sentiment tracker from EXE: Employee Experience Exchange and Ipsos.   The Q3 2026 report, based […]

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE OPENS TO EVERYONE AS COMMUNITY RACES LAUNCH FOR ABU DHABI 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

Taking place from 13–22 November on Hudayriyat Island, the World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi 2026 powered by TAQA will bring together more than 4,000 athletes from around the world to compete for World Titles across six multisport disciplines, marking the first time the event has been staged in the Middle East. This year, however, […]

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Removal of 44 fibroids for a 47-year-old woman in Dubai: Medcare doctors urge women not to ignore ‘normal’ period symptoms

News Desk 15/10/2026

Medcare Women & Children Hospital (MWCH) in Dubai successfully treated a 47-year-old Omani woman after Dr. Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Head of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, discovered 44 uterine fibroids that had significantly altered the shape of her uterus, causing persistent pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding and considerable discomfort.   The patient

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FREELANDER 8 Takes Centre Stage at Chery International User Summit Following UAE Debut

News Desk 15/10/2026

FREELANDER will showcase FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Auto at its global headquarters in Wuhu, China, next week. Following its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi on 29th September 2026, where the UAE was confirmed as its first international market, the brand will present how British design heritage […]

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UAE-based startup Persium wins London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

Persium, a UAE-based environmental technology startup which provides advanced air quality, noise, and environmental sensors, data and solutions, has won the London Business School (LBS) MENA Startup Competition 2026, held in Dubai on 14 October. Supported by London Business School’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), the competition attracted nearly

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Mashreq Breaks New Ground in the Dim Sum Market with Inaugural CNH 1 Billion Bond

News Desk 15/10/2026

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, successfully priced its inaugural CNH 1 billion three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at a fixed coupon of 2.50%, marking the bank’s first public issuance in the offshore renminbi market. The transaction represents a significant milestone in Mashreq’s funding diversification strategy, expanding its

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Saudi startup SDM named among top three at London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

KSA-based startup SDM has been named one of the top three startups at the London Business School (LBS) MENA Startup Competition 2026.Supported by London Business School’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), the competition attracted nearly 100 applications from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Ten finalists advanced to the grand finale

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OMODA & JAECOO Global Sales Jump 123% as UAE Deliveries Cross 6,000

News Desk 15/10/2026

OMODA & JAECOO recorded a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, driven largely by growing demand for electrified models, as the company prepares to unveil the all-new OMODA X crossover on October 20. The announcement comes as the brand continues its international expansion, including in the UAE, where cumulative vehicle deliveries […]

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Qatar Airways Group Signs Inaugural Japanese Financing Agreement with Partners HSBC and JP Lease

News Desk 15/10/2026

Qatar Airways Group has marked a major milestone in aircraft financing with the signing of its inaugural Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transaction, covering three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. HSBC and JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd. (JLPS) were integral partners in the financing, with HSBC acting as debt arranger and sole […]

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ParamountAssure calls for stronger OT security to protect essential services at CYSEC UAE 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

ParamountAssure, a UAE-headquartered cybersecurity company, will highlight operational technology (OT) security at CYSEC UAE 2026 on 22 October 2026 at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. The company will focus on securing the physical operations behind essential services as the UAE advances digital transformation and the technology and productivity priorities of UAE

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Global South Video News Awards Return for Second Edition

News Desk 15/10/2026

The Global South Video News Awards will return for a second edition, recognising outstanding video journalism and the people capturing some of the most important stories from across the Global South. Organised by Viory, the video news agency of the Global South, the awards invite video journalists to submit their work across four categories, with […]

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NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise

News Desk 15/10/2026

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, NetApp announced new capabilities that enable enterprises to accelerate their adoption of agentic AI with secure, in-place, zero-copy data activation. The heterogeneous metadata capability of NetApp AI Data Engine (AIDE) helps organizations discover, understand, govern, and operationalize data where it

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Rakbank wins two Global Finance Digital Bank Awards for SME banking

News Desk 15/10/2026

Rakbank has received two honours at Global Finance’s World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2026, winning Best SME Banking / SME Platform in both the UAE and the Middle East. The recognition reflects Rakbank’s continued focus on digital innovation, customer experience and creating greater value for small and medium-sized enterprises. Global Finance’s annual awards recognise

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Aramex and World Food Programme Partner to Fight Hunger Through Global Employee Initiative

News Desk 15/10/2026

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on a humanitarian initiative to support vulnerable communities and help fight hunger. Through the partnership, Aramex launched a global employee engagement initiative on WFP’s ShareTheMeal platform, giving employees a

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Recovering Middle East exports fail to ease crude and diesel tightness – Saxo Bank

News Desk 15/10/2026

Recovering shipments mask a market still under strain Brent crude continues to trade well above USD 100 per barrel despite a sharp recovery in Middle East oil shipments over the past month. At the same time, diesel prices on both sides of the Atlantic have climbed back above USD 200 per barrel equivalent, highlighting a […]

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Nissan of AWR Automotive Introduces the Patrol 75th Anniversary Edition

News Desk 15/10/2026

AWR Automotive, the flagship automotive company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has introduced the Nissan Patrol 75th Anniversary Edition, marking 75 years of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. Developed exclusively for the GCC region, the limited-edition model celebrates the Patrol’s […]

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Blockbuster Screams Meet Ghost Town Chills: Celebrate Halloween at VOX Cinemas, Ski Dubai, Snow Abu Dhabi, and SOCO

News Desk 15/10/2026

This Halloween, Majid Al Futtaim’s entertainment destinations are turning up the scares with a line-up of chilling experiences and scream-worthy offers. From blockbuster horror movies and a haunted town called Sector 13 buried in the snow, to an interactive maze and a Halloween costume party, guests can celebrate the spooky season at VOX Cinemas, Ski […]