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Repton Dubai Celebrates Class of 2026 at Dubai Opera with Over 110 Top Global University Offers

News Desk 26/06/2026

Repton Dubai celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at Dubai Opera last week, with 142 students taking to the stage in front of proud families, school leaders and distinguished guests from across the UAE’s leadership, education, philanthropic, business and government sectors. The

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AURAK Advances Future-Ready Academic Portfolio with CAA-Approved Concentrations Across Key Programs

News Desk 26/06/2026

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has announced a strategic enhancement of its undergraduate and postgraduate academic portfolio following approval from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) for substantive changes across 10 existing programs. The approved changes introduce new concentrations and modernized curricula that will equip students

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OMODA & JAECOO Strengthens UAE Expansion with the Opening of a New Landmark Showroom at Dubai’s Oasis Mall

News Desk 26/06/2026

OMODA & JAECOO has marked another significant milestone in its rapid UAE growth journey with the opening of its new showroom at Oasis Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, in partnership with Autorun OJC Car Trading LLC, the official dealer for Dubai. The opening ceremony was attended by senior executives from OMODA & JAECOO UAE, […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award Board of Trustees holds 2nd meeting ahead of 9th edition results announcement

News Desk 26/06/2026

The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) held its second meeting of the year to review the shortlisted candidates and finalize the nomination process. The meeting comes ahead of the official announcement and honoring of MBRKA winners at the Knowledge Summit 2026. A globally leading accolade recognizing individuals […]

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Moving the Game Forward: Volkswagen Al Nabooda Deepens Its Partnership with the UAE Pro League

News Desk 26/06/2026

Volkswagen Al Nabooda Automobiles has handed over a fleet of vehicles to the UAE Pro League, reinforcing a partnership that has run without interruption since 2009. It ranks as one of the longest strategic partnerships in UAE sport between an automotive brand and a professional association football league, which reflects a commitment that has deepened […]

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UAE Equities Climb to Three-Month Highs Amid Optimism Over Regional Diplomacy

News Desk 26/06/2026

UAE equity markets recorded their strongest weekly performance in months during the period ending June 19, driven by optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. However, despite the sharp rebound, both major UAE indices remain below their pre-conflict highs, highlighting the extent of the losses sustained during the regional

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Emirati Poet Shamma Al Bastaki Represents the UAE at Taobuk Festival in Sicily

News Desk 26/06/2026

Emirati poet and writer Shamma Al Bastaki took part in the Taobuk Festival in Taormina, Sicily, presenting her distinctive multilingual, cross-genre poetry to international audiences and contributing to a growing cultural dialogue between the UAE and Europe.   Shamma’s interdisciplinary practice moves between poetry and visual art. Drawing inspiration from the Dubai

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Never Miss a Moment: Samsung Keeps You in the Game No Matter Where You Are

News Desk 26/06/2026

As the world’s biggest sporting moments unite fans across the globe, Samsung Gulf Electronics is reminding consumers that great entertainment should not stop at the living room door. With Samsung’s growing lineup of AI-enabled home appliances, powered by SmartThings, households across the region can now stay completely connected to the content they love.

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Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Novartis Sign Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Genomics Research and Healthcare Innovation

News Desk 26/06/2026

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Novartis Middle East FZE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration in genomics research, scientific capacity building, and advanced therapies, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and improving

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Europhon Acoustics® Elevates Architectural Acoustics Across the GCC with MELO® Sounds

News Desk 26/06/2026

The UAE continues to set the pace for architectural ambition in the region, with a sustained pipeline of corporate headquarters, government facilities, retail destinations, and public infrastructure shaping its built environment. As these projects grow in scale and complexity, a persistent challenge remains: acoustic systems that are difficult to specify, labour-intensive

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SilverCat Appoints Sultan Al Salem & Sons as Official Dealer in Kuwait

News Desk 26/06/2026

SilverCat has officially appointed Sultan Al Salem & Sons as its exclusive dealer in Kuwait, significantly strengthening the brand’s presence in one of the Arabian Gulf’s most established marine markets. The dealership agreement was signed during an official ceremony at the SilverCat shipyard in the UAE. To formalise the partnership, Mr. Abdullah Al Salem, Director

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MRI Software Launches Agora Intelligence and Agora Orchestrator, Delivering AI-Powered Recommendations and Workflow Execution for Real Estate

News Desk 26/06/2026

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software and services, today announced two new solutions within MRI Agora™, its AI-powered real estate platform. The first, MRI Agora Intelligence, delivers proactive portfolio signals and recommended actions to the people who need them. The second, MRI Agora Orchestrator, executes real estate-specific agentic workflows

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IBM, Red Hat and Palo Alto Networks Expand Project Lightwell to Help Organizations Respond to Software Vulnerabilities

News Desk 26/06/2026

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat today announced a collaboration to help organizations identify vulnerabilities early and deploy protections fast across open source software, commercial applications, operational technology (OT) and healthcare technologies. By integrating Palo Alto Networks Virtual Patching capability with Project Lightwell

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NTT DATA and Cursor partner to accelerate enterprise-grade modernization and AI governance

News Desk 26/06/2026

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced a strategic partnership with Cursor, the leading multi-model AI coding platform. Under this initiative, NTT DATA will use Cursor’s advanced AI agents to power the innovation of its global software engineering and delivery models. Cursor will enable NTT DATA to design, […]

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Gold and silver slide as dollar strength fuels another round of liquidation- Saxo Bank

News Desk 26/06/2026

Gold and silver continue to trade on the defensive, pressured by a stronger dollar, technical selling, and further signs that investors are heading for the exit or reducing exposure. On a total return basis, gold is now down 8.4% year-to-date, although still up 18.5% over the past 12 months. Silver has suffered a much deeper […]

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Markets Rebound on Micron Surge, Softer Oil and PCE Watch – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 26/06/2026

Gold & Silver Precious metals continue to face selling pressure, with Gold falling 2.71%, breaching below the $4000 mark, while Silver witnessed a sharp 6.69% drop to fall below the $60 level on Wednesday. Thursday’s Asian session sees the trend continue, with Gold trading 0.50% lower and Silver trading 0.70% lower. The pressure continues on […]

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Round 5 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Begins Tomorrow

News Desk 25/06/2026

Abu Dhabi, 25 June 2026: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has confirmed that preparations are complete for Round 5 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division), which gets underway Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The three-day event will bring together more than 3,000 men and women […]

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Hotpack welcomes UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri to its NIP plant

News Desk 25/06/2026

The minister’s visit marks recognition of Hotpack’s role in supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and economic vision. Dubai, UAE – 25 June 2026: Hotpack, one of the GCC’s largest and most ecologically conscious food packaging manufacturers, hosted His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq AlMarri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, at its facility in National […]

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Gold and silver slide as dollar strength fuels another round of liquidation- Saxo Bank

News Desk 25/06/2026

Summary:  Gold’s break below USD 4,000 and silver below USD 60has worsened sentiment, extending the correction from January’s record high and triggering further long liquidation. Silver remains more exposed, with its higher beta to both gold and industrial metals leaving it vulnerable during broad risk reduction. The dollar remains the main short-term headwind, supported

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FPT Expands Strategic Collaboration with Microsoft to Advance AI Frontier Innovation Across Asia

News Desk 25/06/2026

FPT Corporation today announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Microsoft aimed at accelerating enterprise AI adoption and coinnovation across Asia, with a strong focus on ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea. The collaboration brings together Microsoft’s global AI platforms with FPT’s largescale delivery and regional market capabilities to support organizations as