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Izzy, An Octopus Tale wins NYC Big Book Award child education prize
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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.
Dom Art Gallery debuts at Tokyo Gendai with Kirill Makarov solo booth
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Dubai-based Dom Art Gallery is making its first Tokyo Gendai appearance from Sept. 10-13, 2026, with a solo booth of works by Kirill Makarov.
GAIA Culture enters UAE with Noor Bahjat tokenization deal
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GAIA Culture has launched in the UAE with Syrian artist Noor Bahjat as its first Middle East artist to adopt a tokenized brand-equity financing model.
Gaya Culture enters UAE market with Noor Bahjat partnership
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Gaya Culture has expanded into the UAE by naming Syrian contemporary artist Noor Bahjat as the first artist in the Middle East to adopt its tokenized brand-ownership model.
UAE skateboarders compete at BRICS Skate Cup in Ryazan
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Three UAE skateboarders joined the 2026 BRICS Skate Cup in Ryazan, Russia, where athletes from 27 countries competed across skateboarding, inline skating and scootering.
Mind Base Education wraps Abu Dhabi STEM summer program
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Mind Base Education has completed its 2026 STEM Summer Program in Abu Dhabi, giving young learners hands-on exposure to robotics, coding, AI, 3D design and space science.
Dubai firm signs five-year deal for up to 10,000 humanoid robots a year
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No Competition Infinity Gaming has signed a five-year strategic agreement with Jiangsu Yunmu in China to develop and deploy AI, digital twin and humanoid robotics systems.
Circularo returns as Gold Sponsor for UAE cyber defense contest
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Circularo is back as a Gold Sponsor of the School of Cyber Defence 2026, a UAE competition for university students that ends with a live final at GISEC Global on 18 September.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened a global waitlist on September 10, 2026, three months after getting in-principle approval from the UAE central bank.
Sharifa Yateem Center renews autism certification in Abu Dhabi
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Sharifa Yateem Center for Rehabilitation in Abu Dhabi renewed its Certified Autism Center designation from IBCCES, underscoring staff training, individualized care and accessibility for autistic people and those with developmental differences.
Keolis MHI marks Emirati Women’s Month with Dubai rail sector event
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Keolis MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, held a celebration on Aug. 27 at Al Shindagha Museum Visitor Centre to recognize Emirati women’s growing leadership across the rail sector.
Womenpreneur to host Emirati Women’s Day summit and expo in Dubai
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Womenpreneur Middle East will host its 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo on Aug. 28 at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC in Dubai, bringing together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives and business leaders.
Dubai marketer Dhaval Waghela highlights 11+ years across brand and digital marketing
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Dubai-based marketer Dhaval Waghela is detailing more than 11 years of experience across digital, brand, experiential and e-commerce marketing in India and the UAE. His work at Emper Perfumes and at Beautyworld Middle East underscores how…
Emper Perfumes invites creators inside its Dubai factory for Dallah preview
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Emper Perfumes brought 19 fragrance and lifestyle creators into its Dubai manufacturing facility for a hands-on look at the Dallah Collection and a preview of upcoming products.
VAP Group launches Global Trading Show in Abu Dhabi
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VAP Group will host the Global Trading Show on Dec. 15-16, 2026, at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, aiming to bring together traders, brokers, regulators, exchanges and investors across multiple asset classes.
Dubai buyers are turning to Cyprus real estate
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A new Down Town Cyprus market report says overseas demand for Cyprus property rose sharply in the first half of 2026, with Dubai residents among the fastest-growing buyer groups.
Dubai SEO consultant says AI search is reshaping traffic and conversions
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Dubai consultant Raaquib Pathan says UAE brands need to stop measuring only rankings as AI search changes how buyers find and vet vendors.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes marks Emirati Women’s Day with Dubai event and month-long activations
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Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day on Aug. 24, 2026, with a Dubai event, retail activations and gifting partnerships centered on Emirati women’s achievements.
Arabian Falcons FC launches Premier League-style academy in Dubai
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Arabian Falcons FC has launched Arabian Falcons Academy in Dubai, opening what the club calls a Premier League-standard pathway for players ages 6 to 16. The academy starts with a free trial week Aug. 24-28 at JA Sports Complex and is designed to…
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…
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