Monthly Archives: April 2025

Sharjah Children Reading Festival

“It’s not them, it’s their brain”: Nicola Morgan spills the beanson the science behind teenage behaviour at SCRF 2025

English bestselling author explains to her Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival audience how teenage brains are wired for independence, emotional risk-taking, and why patience, empathy — and science — are key to helping them thrive


Sharjah, April 28, 2025

Why do teenagers act the way they do? And why does parenting them or even understanding them feel like trying to solve a complex riddle? At the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Sunday, British author and international speaker Nicola Morgan, often dubbed as ‘The Teenage Brain Woman’, offered clear, science-backed answers during her session “Unlocking the Teenage Mind”.

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Real Estate

Symbolic Developments delivers its maiden project in record 14-months

The AED 150 million Liwan project ‘Symbolic Alpha’ features 97 fully furnished upscale smart apartments

28 April 2025; Dubai, UAE – Symbolic Developments, a boutique and innovative real estate developer by the distinguished Speedex Group is proud to announce early completion and handover of its inaugural project, Symbolic Alpha. Delivered in just 14 months—well ahead of schedule from June 2025-this milestone emphasizes the company’s commitment to efficiency, innovation, and premium quality in real estate development.

The AED 150 million, Symbolic Alpha comprises 97 fully furnished, upscale apartments that seamlessly blend modern living, sustainability, and comfort. Located in Liwan, Dubai and offering exclusively crafted 1 BHK and 2.5 BHK, the project has garnered overwhelming demand, attracting a diverse mix of UAE residents and international buyers, with a majority being families and end-users seeking high-quality, spacious homes. The development features Vaastu-compliant layouts, smart home technology, and premium finishes enhancing residents’ lifestyles.

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Sports & Recreations

Inaugural World Stadiums and Arenas Summit to Shape the Future of Global Sports Infrastructure in Riyadh

  • Over 1,000 global decision-makers to convene in Riyadh to drive the evolution of stadium and arena development
  • More than 115 leading exhibitors to showcase next-generation stadium technologies
  • High-impact two-day summit to explore innovations, sustainability, and global trends shaping the sector

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – [28th April 2025] – Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural World Stadiums and Arenas Summit (WSAS) from April 29–30 at the Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s mission to become a global leader in sports infrastructure and mega-event hosting.

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Business & Investments

Mashreq Appoints Marwan Galadari as the New Head of Trading Companies

Dubai, UAE – April 25, 2025:Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, proudly announces the appointment of Marwan Galadari as the new Head of Trading Companies. In his role, Marwan will assume full responsibility for overseeing the strategic direction, operational execution, and overall performance of the Trading Groups business.

Marwan brings to Mashreq a wealth of expertise and experience in the banking industry and a proven track record in driving growth, building high-performing teams and delivering impactful results across complex markets. He joins the bank from Emirates NBD, where he was Head of Corporate Coverage for Large Corporates within Corporate and Institutional Banking.He also served as the Director of Global Capital Markets at Emirates NBD Capital. Prior to his tenure at Emirates NBD, Marwan worked with First Gulf Bank.

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Technologies

DAFZ Concludes AI Innovation Forum and Hackathon as part of Dubai AI Week

  • Event brought together global experts and young talents to explore innovative solutions in logistics and supply chain management
  • In partnership with SAP, Deloitte, and Vtex; and in collaboration with Wellington Campus in Dubai CommerCity

Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2025: Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), concluded its AI Innovation Forum and Hackathon, held as part of Dubai AI Week. The event aimed to explore innovative AI-powered solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses today.

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