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The ‘7 Over 7’ national initiative brings together citizens and residents, including people of determination, to refurbish Al Ahlia Charity School and create a vibrant new learning environment. SHARJAH: In a powerful display of community spirit, more than 300 volunteers from all walks of life converged on Al Ahlia Charity Private School in Samnan, Sharjah, to completely renovate the facility, proving that collective action can build a brighter future for students. The event, titled ‘Community-Inspired Schools’, marked the Sharjah edition of the national ‘7 Over 7’ volunteering initiative. From dawn until dusk, the school buzzed with activity as engineers, teachers, artists,…
Dana White reveals plans for AI-driven fighter rankings and judging during a dynamic session with students, praising the emirate’s forward-thinking vision. ABU DHABI: In a meeting that could shape the future of combat sports, UFC CEO Dana White engaged with students and researchers at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), setting the stage for a groundbreaking collaboration: the world’s first AI research laboratory dedicated to martial arts. The discussion, part of the university’s Global Thinkers Series, quickly evolved into a strategic dialogue about integrating cutting-edge AI into the UFC’s core operations, from talent discovery to potentially revolutionizing how…
UN chief tells Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar that 700 million people live in extreme poverty.Doha, Qatar – A declaration of intent to fight deepening global inequality is a “booster shot for development”, the head of the United Nations declares.At the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar on Tuesday, the president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, announced the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Reportlist 2 of 3Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid…
Coinvesting Capital unveils a pioneering dual-structure fund, offering the world’s institutional investors a regulated gateway into the booming UAE property market. DUBAI: The UAE’s real estate sector has reached a new milestone with the launch of a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to attract global institutional capital. Coinvesting Capital, a DFSA-regulated asset manager, has introduced the Coinvesting Bread Real Estate Fund, structured under a pioneering framework that bridges the financial hubs of the DIFC and Luxembourg. This dual-structure fund establishes a regulated pipeline connecting international investors to the UAE’s dynamic property market, long dominated by private and regional capital. The initiative signals that…
The father’s first thought was for his two daughters, as the life-changing prize will secure their future and settle family debts. Abu Dhabi: A routine task—searching for his car in a packed parking lot—nearly cost an Indian expat the moment he had waited six years for. Saravanan Venkatachalam let the call from an unknown number go to voicemail, unaware it was Big Ticket announcing his Dh25 million jackpot win. The 44-year-old engineer from Chennai only discovered his newfound fortune when his phone began buzzing incessantly with calls from his wife and friends. “I thought it was a prank,” Saravanan admitted. “It…
After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, just a few days after the official opening ceremony on Saturday.Regarded as the world’s largest archaeological facility for a single civilisation, the museum is located 2km (1.2 miles) from the pyramids of Giza and 8km (5 miles) from the capital, Cairo.The complex spans nearly 500,000sq metres (5,381,900sq ft) and will house more than 100,000 ancient artefacts from the…
Campuses across the Emirates are a whirlwind of exams, field trips, and festive events as the academic term draws to a close ahead of a four-week holiday. DUBAI: The final weeks of the UAE’s academic term are in full swing, with schools seamlessly transitioning between rigorous assessments and celebratory events before students depart for an extended winter recess. The break, which offers nearly four weeks off for international curriculum schools, is set to begin in earnest on December 8, 2025. A Symphony of Scheduling The unified academic calendar, approved by the Ministry of Education, ensures a coordinated finish. The holiday period…
The Saudi Arabian leader’s visit will be his second with Trump as US president, eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington, DC.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will visit Washington, DC, later this month for an official working meeting with US President Donald Trump, a White House official said, marking the Saudi Arabian leader’s second visit to the United States capital in seven years.News outlets have previously reported on the crown prince’s visit to the White House, but Reuters was the first to report on Monday that the meeting will be held on November 18.Recommended Stories list of 3…
The attacks in two towns come a day after Israel threatened to escalate its assault on alleged Hezbollah targets.Israeli attacks have killed two people and wounded seven others in southern Lebanon, a day after Israel threatened to escalate its assault on alleged Hezbollah targets.Lebanon’s Ministry of Health on Monday said that an Israeli strike on the town of Doueir in Nabatieh province killed one person and injured seven.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israeli air strike kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefirelist 2 of 4Lebanon slams Israel for intensifying attacks despite calls to negotiatelist 3 of 4Lebanon’s…
Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.Israel has released five Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas, offering a rare moment of relief for the families in Gaza.The five men, freed on Monday evening, were taken to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah for medical examinations, media’s Hind Khoudary reported from outside the facility.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel arrests ex-army lawyer over leaked video showing Palestinian’s abuselist 2 of 4Israeli forces kill another Palestinian in Gaza; Hamas returns 3 bodieslist 3 of…