Arab world

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MBRF’s Knowledge Lounge Celebrates a Decade of Impact with 1,800+ Sessions

News Desk 16/06/2026

The Knowledge Lounge, an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), is marking a decade of driving knowledge impact and promoting a culture of reading across the Arab world. Since its launch, the initiative has organized over 1,800 sessions featuring more than

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Dubai Insurance Ranked 10th Globally and 2nd in the Arab World in TIME’s Global Growth Leaders 2026 Ranking

News Desk 09/06/2026

Dubai Insurance has secured the 10th position globally and ranked 2nd in the Arab world in the inaugural TIME Global Growth Leaders 2026 ranking. Published by TIME Magazine in partnership with Statista, a leading global data and business intelligence platform, the prestigious list highlights the world’s most dynamic and resilient public companies.   The ranking […]

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) shaping future of private sector in Arab world, highlights seminar

News Desk 04/06/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a decisive force shaping the future of the private sector across the Arab world, fundamentally transforming business environments, corporate structures, and institutional performance, according to Dr. Nidal Abou Zaki, Founder and Managing Director of Orient Planet Group (OPG), who delivered the keynote address during a forum held

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Anime Tourism Invites the Arab World to Japan

News Desk 22/04/2026

The Anime & Manga Spot Summit & Expo held in Tokyo’s bustling neighborhood of Ikebukuro invites Middle Eastern anime fans to experience anime tourism, creating an exclusive and welcoming festival for international fans. Japanese animation (anime) has long captured the hearts of Middle Eastern fans through the adventures of Detective Conan, Doraemon, and many more

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Digital Knowledge Hub enhances its presence with over 35 million digital materials and 2.3 million titles

News Desk 11/03/2026

The Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH), an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), reached a major milestone in the volume of its knowledge offerings. The platform now hosts over 2.3 million titles, with more than 35 million specialized digital resources available. This achievement highlights DKH’s continued commitment to delivering advanced

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ABU DHABI SHOWDOWN WEEK INCLUDES UFC 321, ARAB WORLD’S FIRST UFC WOMEN’S TITLE FIGHT, AND MORE

PR News Desk 16/10/2025

UFC® 321: ASPINALL vs GANE will stage a championship double-header on October 25 at Etihad Arena, headlined by Tom Aspinall’s undisputed heavyweight title defence and the Middle East’s first UFC women’s title fight, as Virna Jandiroba meets Mackenzie Dern for the vacant strawweight crown. Framing the card, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week 2025 runs October 20–26 […]

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Rare Book Seller Peter Harrington Brings Landmark “Incunabula of the Arab World” – Examples of the First Books Printed in the Region – to ADIBF 2025

PR News Desk 28/04/2025

Leading rare book dealer Peter Harrington returns to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2025 with a remarkable collection of the first books printed in the Arab world, including some of the first books printed using movable type – a collection that traces the powerful and unexpected legacy of Napoleon’s 1798 invasion of Egypt. […]

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Goumbook Celebrates 15 Years of Sustainability, Innovation, and Impact in the Arab World

PR News Desk 22/04/2025

Goumbook, the UAE’s leading social enterprise dedicated to sustainability and climate action, celebrates 15 years of driving transformative change across the MENA region. Founded in 2009 by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Goumbook has been a catalyst for positive environmental, social, and economic impact — championing local solutions, empowering communities, and enabling

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Ben Sulayem says Saudi Arabia has played major part in giving Arab world long-term F1 future

PR News Desk 16/04/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), today hailed Saudi Arabia’s part in giving the Middle East an important place, and a long-term future, in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Eagerly looking forward to attending Sunday’s Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2025 championship […]

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Arab World emerges as digital powerhouse with 348 million internet users and 228 million social media users, says report

PR News Desk 14/04/2025

The number of internet users in the Arab region accounted for approximately 348 million, which represents 70.2 per cent of the total population of 496 million, according to a study conducted by Galal & Karawi Management Consulting, in collaboration with Orient Planet Research (OPR), one of the specialized units of Orient Planet Group (OPG). The […]

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Ajman Tourism Development Department organises panel discussion

PR News Desk 25/02/2025

The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) held a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative Tourism Experiences in the Arab World,’ in conjunction with the ‘UAE Innovates 2025’ initiative and Arab Tourism Day. The event, held at Al Zorah Golf Club, sought to highlight groundbreaking tourism initiatives, while also reinforcing the Arab world’s standing in the

Business Education

Maharat launches business masterclass with Toufic Kreidieh

News Desk 22/02/2025

To empower Arab entrepreneurs Maharat, an online edutainment platform that allows anyone to learn from the best resource personnel in the Arab world, has launched a new business masterclass led by Toufic Kreidieh, Executive Chairman of Brands for Less Group. Aimed at empowering aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs across the Arab world, the ‘Building and […]

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Alef Education: Miqyas Al Dhad Appoints General Manager to Advance Arabic Literacy Across the Arab World

PR News Desk 23/09/2024

To advance literacy across the Arab world, a general manager has been appointed to lead the development of Miqyas Al Dhad, an innovative framework designed to improve the literacy skills of Arabic speakers across the Arab world. Miqyas Al Dhad is a joint venture between Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in educational technology, and […]

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Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Launches the Fourth Season of the Future Science Challenge Across the Entire Arab World

PR News Desk 06/09/2024

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the launch of the fourth season of the “Future Science Challenge”, organized by Hamdan Center for Giftedness and Innovation, extending its reach across the entire Arab world. The competition is designed to foster innovation and creativity among young people, encouraging them

Education Space

Orbital Space is go for the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2024

In partnership with Astrobotic Orbital Space, a Dubai-based aerospace company, has unveiled the Orbital Space Lunar Programme, representing what is said to be the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US-headquartered space exploration and technology development company, the pioneering

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Knowledge Lounge convenes authors and readers to shape the literary and knowledge landscape in the Arab world

News Desk 13/06/2024

The Knowledge Lounge, a prominent knowledge initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), hosted renowned Arab literary personalities, including Egyptian novelists Tarek Imam and Rasha Adly, as well as Lebanese author and novelist Mounir El Hayek, for a meeting held at the Kalemat Library in Dubai. The gathering offered an ideal […]

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Digital transformation is key to enhancing economic and social growth in Arab World

News Desk 05/06/2024

The seminar ‘Smart Cities in the Arab World and Digital Transformation’ shed light on the numerous significant advancements currently witnessed by the Arab World. All of these developments are critical to the advancement of social and economic growth as well as have brought a significant change in the daily lives of citizens. Hosted by the […]

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Honouring the Champions of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in the Arab World

PR News Desk 26/03/2024

The Arabia CSR Network is delighted to announce its forthcoming 17th edition of the Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Awards. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place on the 10th of October under the gracious patronage of H.H. Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation, Ras […]

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Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Inaugurates the Foundation’s Medical Awards

PR News Desk 30/01/2024

Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, inaugurated the Foundation’s Medical Awards aimed at enhancing medical efforts within the country and the Arab world. Five of the awards are designed to promote scientific research in the medical field, supporting the pursuit of […]

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16^th Arabia CSR Awards felicitates 41
‘Sustainability Champions’ of the Arab world

PR News Desk 03/10/2023

The curtains came down yesterday on the 16th Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards, following a ceremony commemorating the winners at the Anantara Downtown Hotel in Dubai. Popularly known as the ‘Green Oscars of the Middle East’, the 16th Arabia CSR Awards was held under the patronage of H.H. Eng. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin […]