Monthly Archives: March 2025

Education

Canadian University Dubai students create innovations to tackle sustainability challenges

CUD partners with HOGENT University to stage Hackathon

March 03,2025: Dubai, UAE: Students from Canadian University Dubai have presented their solutions to a range of sustainability challenges as part of a Hackathon staged in collaboration with HOGENT University, Belgium. Focussing on Sustainable Development Goal 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, the students tackled issues such as food waste, traffic congestion and accessible public transportation, with specific reference to the cities of Dubai and Ghent. The top three student teams won a share in AED 10,000 prize money for their groundbreaking ideas.

Staged under the banner ‘Collaborate, Innovate, Compete’, the CUD-HOGENT Hackathon was the first cross-border event of its kind for both institutions and saw 80 students from the two universities collaborate to develop ideas on how to make communities more inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Taking first place with their project FoodLoop were Aamena Tinwala, Farha Mohamed Rashad, and Sebastien Kirk Uy, working alongside three students from HOGENT University, Maxim Derom, Sarah Lootens and Marit Holvoet.

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Automibiles & Motoring

AutoData Middle East’s 2024 Used Car Market Report Released: Key Insights into Market Growth, Electrification, and Consumer Trends

Highlights 15.7% growth in the UAE automotive market and a 77% surge in inquiries for Chinese brands

Dubai, UAE – 3 March 2025 – AutoData Middle East, a subsidiary of World Automotive Group (WAG) and a leading automotive data solutions provider in the UAE, has released its 2024 Used Car Market Report. This annual report provides valuable insights into the evolving automotive landscape in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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Ramadan Kareem

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to Donate Over 250,000 Iftar Meals for Ramadan

Reinforcing its dedication to social responsibility, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally has announced the community welfare activities the brand will be carrying out for the month of Ramadan.

These efforts will be carried out alongside the company’s year-round ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs across its 13 global markets. Partnering with embassies, government bodies, NGOs, and like-minded organizations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will extend essential food support to families and individuals in need throughout Ramadan, ensuring that the spirit of generosity reaches those who need it the most.

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Education

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi recognizes AUS team for theatrical adaptation of The Pawned Dagger

The production, staged at Al Hisn Fort as part of the Sharjah Public Library’s centennial celebrations, brought Sheikh Sultan’s literary work to life in a historic setting.

Sharjah, UAE, March 3, 2025 – Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognized a team of students, alumni and faculty from AUS for their contributions to The Pawned Dagger, a theatrical adaptation of a literary work by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, during an on-campus award ceremony.

The production, performed on January 29, 2025, at Al Hisn Fort in downtown Sharjah, was staged as part of the 100-year anniversary celebration of the Sharjah Public Library, reinforcing the role of storytelling in cultural preservation and education.

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Beauty

Lattafa’s New Gourmand Range Blends Timeless Elegance with Irresistible Fragrance Notes

Dubai, February 2025: Rooted in crafting scents that evoke elegance, confidence, and indulgence; Lattafa Perfumes, the luxury fragrance house offers a refreshing departure from the conventional with its latest Gourmand Range. Concocting a mix of irresistible notes, the newest range includes six signature fragrances with ‘Victoria’ – the secret to timeless elegance, making headlines.

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