Daily Archives: April 24, 2025

Health Care

AED 1.92 million in treatment funding marks an inspired Q1 for FOCP and 110 cancer patients

  • 31.9% of funds were allocated to medication and pharmaceutical supplies, 27.7% to radiotherapy, and 23.9% to chemotherapy
  • 9.3% supported bone marrow transplants, 6% covered diagnostic tests and lab analyses, and 1.2% went towards surgical procedures
  • Provided emotional support to 342 patients through 10 events held in partnership with seven sponsors
  • Organised nine community and awareness events with the participation of 650 individuals, in collaboration with 11 partners
  • Held 1st Board of Directors meeting; welcomed HE Najla Al Midfa as a new member


Sharjah, April 24, 2025

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) continued to advance its mission of delivering medical and emotional support to cancer patients and their families during the first quarter of 2025. The Sharjah-based organisation allocated AED 1.92 million to fund treatment for 110 patients across the UAE, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to alleviating the burden of cancer care.

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Technologies

TCL Unveils the New C6K QD-Mini LED TV Series:

Best-in-Class Mini LED Innovation Meets Modern Living

Dubai, UAE – April 24, 2025 – TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and Global Top 1 Mini LED TV Brand, proudly announces the launch of its new C6K QD-Mini LED TV series in the UAE Designed to deliver unbeatable performance and unbelievable value, the C6K lineup redefines home entertainment by combining next-gen display innovation, elegant aesthetics, and immersive sound.

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Education

UniHawk’s Learning Lab blends education, exploration and experience to support career planning

Students find their future through unique opportunities for professional discovery

April 24,2025: Dubai, UAE: UniHawk’s unique mentoring platform, A Learning Lab, is embarking on its next phase of innovative programs and pioneering initiatives to support students exploring their university and career options as the end of the academic year approaches. Through a blend of educational courses, structured personal development programs, virtual internships and immersive tours, A Learning Lab is aiming to empower students to make informed decisions about their future professional journey.

Varun Jain, Founder of UniHawk and A Learning Lab

Building on the success of UniHawk’s study abroad counselling for students in the GCC region, A Learning Lab was established to provide a complementary suite of professional discovery and development initiatives that go beyond traditional academics. The platform adopts a progressive approach that incorporates socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization, to unlock their latent potential and guide them towards their goals.

Students in Learning Lab activities

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Business & Investments

Dubai Startup Hushday Raises AED 2 Million to Launch the Middle East’s First Premium Flash Sales Platform

Inspired by the success of European giants like Veepee and Showroom Privé, this UAE-born startup aims to reinvent premium retail for a new generation of shoppers and brands.

Dubai, UAE – As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a new retail-tech player is emerging in Dubai to meet that moment.

Hushday, the region’s first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform, has raised over AED 2 million (USD $550,000) in pre-seed funding from regional tech investors. Its ambition: to create a new channel for luxury and premium brands to grow in the Middle East — with full control, brand integrity, and next-level performance.

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