In response to the growing number of families facing short-term relocation and uncertainty, Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), an award-winning British online school fully accredited by the UK Department for Education, has introduced a special Term 3 package for the 2025/26 academic year. The
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Now more than ever, UK summer programmes are proving popular for families across the region. Many families are exploring ways to ensure continuity in their children’s education while also providing a positive and enriching experience during the summer months. UK summer schools and summer language programmes offer a flexible and supportive option for students […]
Following eight months of strategic development, PRSONAME emerges as a new AI-powered personal branding and leadership influence platform, set to redefine how executives, founders, and organizations build visibility, credibility, and influence in an increasingly digital world. Operating across key markets including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United
decipher., the UK-born AI search optimisation agency helping brands appear in platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overview, has launched in the UAE. The move comes as consumer reliance on AI-powered search is accelerating dramatically worldwide, and even faster across the Middle East. Global trends show a major shift in how people discover […]
The taste phenomenon that took Dubai (and social media) by storm is finally crossing borders. This October, FIX Dessert Chocolatier will finally be landing in the UK. A milestone moment for the home-grown brand behind ‘The Original Dubai Chocolate’ as it expands outside of the UAE for the very first time. From 27 October to […]
The British Council is proud to announce the twelfth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide. These awards honour leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries. This year’s categories include Business and Innovation,
Future role for Gulf states? The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated national regulatory authorities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan as WHO-Listed Authorities, a classification reserved for agencies that meet the highest international standards for overseeing medical products. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen global access to safe and
At a time when global education is shaped by uncertainty from stricter visa rules and rising tuition fees in the West to economic shifts, inflation, and rapidly evolving job markets, students and families are rethinking what it means to be truly future-ready. In response to this shift, globally emerging higher education leaders, Symbiosis Dubai and […]
To cut freight emissions Nissan has opened the United Kingdom’s first on-site shared charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), marking a significant step in efforts to reduce emissions across the automotive supply chain. The £1.4 million facility, located at Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing plant in northeast England, will support a fleet of 25 electric
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has successfully concluded a weeklong roadshow in the UK, strengthening its ties with the British business community and spotlighting Ras Al Khaimah’s growing appeal as a strategic base for international expansion. Led by RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, the delegation engaged in a series of high-level business-to-business meetings with
Bids to become the world’s first electric carrier Ecojet Airlines, a UK-based airline founded in 2021 as Fresh Airlines Limited, is aiming to transform the aviation industry with its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ecojet seeks to become the world’s first all-electric airline, focusing on reducing carbon
Urban-Air Port and Drone Evolution unveil DBx-A1 In a landmark step towards modernising global military logistics, Urban-Air Port (UAP) has joined forces with UK-based UAV innovator Drone Evolution to launch the DBx-A1—an advanced, mobile UAV logistics and launch system tailored for modern warfare. This high-impact partnership leverages UAP’s global leadership in UAV
JLR is reducing waste across its industrial operations in the UK and Europe through a £100m reuse, refurbishment, repurposing and recycling drive. Asits electrification transformation progresses to the next stage, with the upcoming launch of Range Rover Electric, JLR’s industrial operations are readying themselves for the next generation of electric vehicles and undergoing
Elevision, the UAE’s leading digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media company, has announced a new partnership with VIOOH, the leading premium global digital out of home (DOOH) supply-side platform. The integration will enable advertisers to programmatically access Elevision’s premium screen inventory across the UAE and the UK through a wide range of demand-side platforms (DSPs),
From April 2, 2025 Effective April 2, 2025, European citizens, including those from the European Union (EU), require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom (UK). This marks the latest step in the UK government’s initiative to digitise its border system and streamline the entry process for millions of travellers annually. The […]
Invivoscribe, a global leader in precision diagnostics, is pleased to announce the successful listings of the LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay in both the United Kingdom (UK) and Switzerland. The LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 Mutation Assay aids in the accurate detection of FLT3 mutations, empowering clinicians to make informed treatment decisions.
First delivery set for 2027 Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H135 helicopters as part of the first phase of its fleet renewal programme. The firm order marks the first delivery under a framework contract signed with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency. This agreement […]
Focus on future of space and remote sensing A host of distinguished speakers from global space organisations have been confirmed for the Farnborough International Space Show and the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), which will take place from March 19 to 20, 2025. Industry leaders from Rolls-Royce, Thales Alenia, NOAA, Babcock […]
The Ajman Tourism Development Department is set to embark on a promotional tour in the United Kingdom headed by His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director General of the Department, is preparing for a promotional tour in the United Kingdom from February from February 16 to 21, aimed at enhancing the emirate’s position as a […]
As the UK’s competitiveness may suffer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the UK government’s plan to increase the cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) by 60%, from GBP10 to GBP16. The move, which could be implemented soon this year, has raised concerns within the travel industry. Many experts warn it […]





























