Monthly Archives: April 2025

Featured

Bodour Al Qasimi becomes first woman from an Arab Gulf state to win a prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Award

Bologna – Italy, April 3, 2025

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for Fiction.

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children’s book ‘House of Wisdom’ at a ceremony in the impressive Farnese Chapel, at Palazzo d’Accursio, in Bologna.

Reflecting on the honour, Sheikha Bodour said: “For me, this award signals a shift towards a more inclusive children’s publishing sector. Amid heightened global tensions, stories like ‘House of Wisdom’ carry a message that books can occasion unity, progress, and a deeper understanding between cultures. It’s a timely statement about literature’s power to build bridges and keep the bigger human picture in view.”

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Beauty

TIRTIR Debuts in the Middle East with a Landmark Beauty Roadshow at Dubai Festival City Mall, Powered by K-SECRET

Dubai, UAE – April 1, 2025 – TIRTIR, the first Korean beauty brand to introduce an inclusive range of 40 shades of cushion foundation, has officially made its debut in the UAE with the launch of a landmark K-beauty roadshow at Dubai Festival City Mall. Running from March30 to April 13, the immersive showcase marks the first-ever Korean beauty roadshow in the region, introducing thousands of visitors to the innovative and diverse range of makeup and skincare products that define TIRTIR’s identity.

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Sports & Recreations

World League of Fighters and Dubai Sports Council unite to bring combat sport’s biggest event to the Middle East

Dubai, April 3, 2025: The World League of Fighters orchestrated the first official BKFC conference at the Burj Al Arab on 2nd of April, partnering with Dubai Sports Council to announce the championship’s Dubai debut. The prestigious gathering brought together WLF Co Founders Rajesh Banga and Sunil Mathew, Director of Dubai Sports Council Eisa Mohammed Sharif and BKFC Founder David Feldman. The press conference revealed plans for BKFC’s inaugural Emirates event at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on April 4 and April 5, establishing it as a key fixture in Dubai’s combat sports landscape and generating worldwide excitement

From L to R Dubai Sports Council Eisa Sharif, BKFC Founder David Feldman,Rajesh Banga Co Founder WLF.JPG

Sharing the enthusiasm on the journey with Dubai sports council that will shape BKFC as the next global event in Dubai, co-founders Rajesh Banga and Sunil Mathew of World League of Fighters stated, “It took us more than two years to bring it here because David has been instrumental in the growth of BKFC, which has become the fastest-growing combat sport in the world. We struggled to find the right calendar dates, but finally, we are here. We are extremely happy and ready to show that Dubai will be the best destination outside of America, thanks to our incredible partnership with David and BKFC.”

From L to R Jessica Borga, Austin Trout, Tai Emery,Sunil Mathew, Eisa Sharif, David Feldman,Rajesh Banga, Tommy Strydom, Kai Stewart,Britain Hart, Carlos Snake Trinidad,Hannah Rankin

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Technologies

Positive Technologies researcher discovers a new exploitation vector for previously known vulnerabilities in Intel processors

Newly discovered flaw in Intel processors could enable attackers to steal sensitive data, breach encrypted files, and bypass DRM protections

PT SWARMexpert Mark Ermolov discovered a new exploitation vector for the vulnerabilities CVE-2017-5705, CVE-2017-5706, CVE-2017-5707, CVE-2019-0090, and CVE-2021-0146,which Intel has already fixed. Previously, these issues only enabled partial compromise, but this new method can lead to a complete security breach of affected platforms.

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Travel & Tourism

ATM on track for record attendance as visitor registrations double year-on-year

  • The forthcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM)has seen a 104% increase in registrations compared to the same period last year
  • International markets accountfor 52% of total registrations, with the UAE and widerGCC representing 48%

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 April 2025:With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to the same time last year, reinforcing its position as an essential platform for travel trade professionals around the world.

International markets account for a substantial 52% of totalvisitor registrations, highlighting the event’s global appeal and underscoring the importance of fostering cross-cultural connections and collaborations. Meanwhile, visitors from the UAE and GCC contribute significantly to the total figures, accounting for 48% of registrations.

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