Daily Archives: May 14, 2025

Business & Investments

Dubai Shines at Asia Pacific Superyacht Summit 2025 – Showcasing Diverse Yachting Destination Proposition

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism’s participation at event in Hong Kong highlighted the importance of collaboration, with the efforts of key partners amplifying Dubai’s global yachting appeal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 May 2025: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has concluded a highly successful participation at the Asia Pacific Superyacht Summit 2025, welcoming strong interest from the maritime industry and solidifying its position as a leader in sector knowledge sharing.

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Education

Second Sharjah International Education Conference at AUS issues a regional call to integrate AI responsibly across higher education

The AUS portion of the event featured a high-level panel, research papers and keynotes examining AI integration across teaching, learning and institutional development

Sharjah, UAE | 13 May 2025 – American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted the second and final day of the Sharjah International Conference on Education: AI and Beyond (SICE 2025). This year’s edition was jointly organized by AUS in collaboration with the University of Sharjah (UoS) and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. 

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Business & Investments

Fortress Investment Group Establishes Office in Abu Dhabi to Advance Global Strategy

New office underscores Fortress’s long-term commitment to the Gulf and strengthens alignment with strategic capital partners in the region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 May 2025 – Fortress Investment Group (“Fortress”), a leading global investment manager, today announced the opening of a new office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and permission to undertake regulated activities through receipt of its Financial Services Permission from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority – marking a significant milestone in the firm’s global expansion.

The establishment of a permanent presence in Abu Dhabi—the capital of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s most sophisticated financial centers—reflects Fortress’s long-term view of the Gulf region as a key pillar of global capital formation and deployment. The new office will enable Fortress to expand its local footprint, deepen relationships with regional investors, and accelerate co-investment across private credit, real estate, and asset-based strategies.

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Sports & Recreations

DP World International League T20 Season 4 to commence on UAE National Day, 2 December 2025

“We are delighted to confirm that the DP World International League T20 Season 4 will commence on the UAE National Day – Eid-Al-Etihad – which is one of the most important days on the UAE calendar,” says Chairman ILT20 and Vice-Chairman Emirates Cricket Board Khalid Al Zarooni

“Following extensive discussions with all our stakeholders, we believe the 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 tournament window is ideal for the DP World International League T20 Season 4. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins in early February hence it was important for us to start and finish Season 4 well before the tournament as it will allow the players playing both the DP World ILT20 and the T20 World Cup to prepare for national duty. In addition, we feel that the December-January window will provide the teams’ the best opportunity to access a bigger pool of players,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White

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Fueling the UAE’s Ambition for AI Excellence, Gargash Group Hosts AI Hackathon UAE 2025

DUBAI,13  MAY, 2025: Gargash Group has successfully concluded its two-day AI Hackathon UAE 2025, held at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District. The event brought together over 100 talented developers, coders, and technology enthusiasts tasked with designing smart, scalable solutions to enhance operational processes within the group. Aligned with the UAE Vision for a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy, the hackathon served as a platform to foster local talent, encourage digital transformation, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across industries.

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