Dubai Land Department collaborates with ‘Dubai Awqaf’ to strengthen the competitiveness of the foundation’s real estate portfolio

  • Majid Al Marri: The collaboration reflects our commitment to empowering government partnerships, serving the public interest, and supporting the emirate’s vision to be a global model in real estate management.
  • Khalid Al Thani: The collaboration enhances the development of endowment properties to ensure their sustainability and investment in line with best practices.
  • Under the memorandum, ‘Awqaf Dubai’ properties will be valued and classified according to the Building Classification Project developed by DLD.
  • The Building Classification Project uses five criteria to achieve the highest levels of survey accuracy: engineering and technical standards, sustainability, documentation, health and safety, and management and finance.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2025: Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The aim is to develop the properties within the foundation’s real estate portfolio and enhance their competitiveness in the emirate’s real estate market. This will be achieved through the Department’s Building Classification Project, strengthening cooperation across various areas of mutual interest.

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Mercato Becomes the UAE’s First Autism-Friendly Mall in Celebration of Autism Awareness Month !

In honor of International Autism Awareness Month, Mercato Shopping Mall proudly announces its recognition as the UAE’s first Autism-Friendly Mall — a milestone that sets a new benchmark for inclusivity in the region’s shopping mall sector.

At Mercato, we believe that every family deserves to enjoy a welcoming and comfortable shopping experience. That’s why we’ve taken meaningful steps to create an inclusive environment tailored to the needs of children and individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Majid Zakery inspires young artists at SCRF 2025 with masterclass on illustration

Award-winning Iranian artist is hosting a daily workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, giving young artists a rare chance to learn from his years of experience

Sharjah, April 29, 2025

The Book Illustration Exhibition at the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is always a hive of activity, buzzing with creativity and laughter as children try their hand at illustration under the guidance of some of the world’s finest artists. This Sunday was no exception, as young visitors were treated to a masterclass by award-winning Iranian illustrator, Majid Zakery Younesy.

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Forest creatures bring SCRF 2025 visitors closer to nature

Two performers on stilts, dancing to music, add to the charm of the ongoing 16th annual edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival


Sharjah, April 29, 2025

Reminiscent of the legendary Pied Piper of Hamelin, a trail of children and parents followed two performers on stilts as they glided through the halls and lobbies of Expo Center Sharjah where the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is under way.

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Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report reveals the rise of the Frontier Firm, marking a new era of workforce dynamics

The report underscores how intelligence on demand, hybrid human-agent teams, and evolving workplace structures are reshaping business operations and talent strategies.

April 2025; Dubai, UAE – As organizations worldwide navigate the next wave of workplace transformation, Microsoft’s fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report uncovers the emergence of a new kind of enterprise: the Frontier Firm. These businesses operate with intelligence on demand, leveraging hybrid human-agent teams to maximize efficiency and innovation.

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