CITES recognition of Vantara underscores rising global benchmarks in wildlife care

Dubai, November 6, 2025: The recent Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (“CITES”) commendation of India’s world-class animal-welfare and conservation practices provides a timely benchmark for others. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is also strengthening its global-standard wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation framework. With its robust regulatory systems, ambitious biodiversity strategies, and expanding protected-area network, the UAE has emerged as a regional leader in wildlife conservation.

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Lost in Transition: Gaps in Career Paths Costing Saudi Arabia SAR 62 Billion Annually

RIYADH – 6th November 2025 –  New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, reveals gaps at career and learning transition points are costing Saudi Arabia an estimated SAR 62 billion in lost earnings annually for Saudi nationals.

Pearson’s “Lost in Transition: Fixing Saudi Arabia’s SAR 62 billion ‘learn-to-earn’ skills gap” details the economic and personal impact of learning gaps during major career transitions – from formal education to work, moving from one job to another, and disruptions caused by AI automation. In a youth-driven economy where roughly 70% of the population is under 35, the report recommends approaches to learning and skills development to support the goals of Vision 2030.

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Climate technology surge: Middle East urged to invest now to meet net zero goals, says ACCA

As the Middle East accelerates towards ambitious national net zero targets, climate technology investment is emerging as a critical enabler of sustainable growth.

Two-thirds of organisations (66%) globally believe climate technology is, or will become, essential, according to a new report by ACCA. From renewable energy to carbon capture and sustainable supply chains, climate tech is a present-day imperative.

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OPSWAT Collaborates with NetApp to Strengthen File Security Across Enterprise Storage Environments

Integration of OPSWAT’s file security tools with NetApp’s storage platform helps mitigate file-borne threats at the storage layer without disrupting workflows

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Nov. 06, 2025 – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, has announced the integration of its MetaDefender Storage Security™ with NetApp® ONTAP®. This solution brings together OPSWAT’s advanced file security tools with NetApp’s widely adopted storage platforms to help organizations detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leakage, and file-borne vulnerabilities before they reach critical applications or users. Without disrupting existing workflows, this delivers advanced file security directly into on-premises, cloud, and hybrid storage environments.

George Prichici, VP of Products at OPSWAT

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GrandRose Concludes a Month of Impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

Dubai, UAE – November 05, 2025: GrandRose, part of Grandiose, has wrapped up a month of meaningful initiatives in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reaffirming its commitment to spreading hope and compassion through the art of flowers. Throughout October, GrandRose collaborated with partners across fitness, retail, healthcare, and education sectors to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support fundraising for the Al Jalila Foundation.

In the fitness community, GrandRose took part in the Ignite Pink is Punk campaign, a three-day fundraising event supporting Al Jalila Foundation, where over 900 flower stems were gifted to participants as a gesture of encouragement and solidarity. In retail, the brand had a Breast Cancer Awareness Booth at Dubai Mall, sharing more than 5,000 stems with visitors and sparking meaningful conversations around early detection and self-care.

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