From Gaza to the Amazon, the Global Focus Project brings the world’s unseen stories from six continents to Xposure 2026

  • H.E. Alya Al Suwaidi, Director of SGMB: Xposure’s mission is to preserve powerful stories that might otherwise never be recorded or shared beyond their communities.
  • A dedicated Zone brings together visual narratives shaped by Palestinian, Chinese, Indigenous Canadian, Quechua, Shipibo, Bedouin, Inuit, Ukrainian, Mexican, Nigerian, Australian, and European cultures.
  • Twelve photographers from six continents present 120 long-form documentary frames rooted in lived experience.
  • Nomination-only programme elevates culturally grounded storytelling as part of Xposure’s 10th anniversary edition in Sharjah.
  • From 29 January to 4 February 2026 at Aljada, Sharjah.
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AD Ports Group First Global Trade & Logistics Company to Achieve the Highest Tier IV Standard for Data Centre Accreditation from the Uptime Institute

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24December 2025:AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announcedit is the first global trade and logistics company to achieve Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility, the highest standard in data centre accreditation, from the Uptime Institute – a New York-based premier certification network for data centre performance.

This significant accomplishment highlights the Group’s dedication to digital transformation, operational resilience, and technological innovation.Tier IV certification isgranted to data centres that are designed to be entirely fault tolerant, enabling them to withstand unplanned events without disruption to operations.

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DUBAI CALENDAR UNVEILS WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTING SPECTACULAR FOR JANUARY 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 29 December 2025: Dubai Calendar, the city’s official event listings platform, is kicking off the new year with an exceptional line-up of events throughout January 2026, featuring electrifying live concerts by globally renowned artists, unmissable world-class sporting events, and an impressive selection of arts and culture experiences.

From the continuation of the 31st edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) to the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, January in Dubai promises unrivalled excitement and unforgettable moments for both residents and visitors.

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Concludes Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp 2025, Training School Students in Structured Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Dubai, UAE: The 11th edition of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp (YEB) 2025, organised by BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, concluded after five days of intensive academic engagement, offering high school students a rigorous introduction to startup thinking grounded in structured analysis, technology, and industry-aligned problem solving.

Designed for students from Grades 9 to 12, YEB 2025 moved beyond introductory exposure by adopting a framework-based approach that guided participants through the complete venture creation journey. Students progressed from identifying pressing challenges to developing validated business models, understanding revenue mechanisms, assessing financial feasibility, and delivering investor-style pitches with clarity and confidence.

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MENA Business Travel Spending Climbs as Region Gears Up for 2026 Growth

musafir.com  outlines how rising MICE activity, cross-border strategy sessions and high-impact collaboration are reshaping corporate travel in the Middle East

29 December 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Based on its corporate travel data and booking trends, musafir.com  reports that business travel spending across the Middle East has surged by nearly 20% in 2025, signalling strong momentum as the region moves into 2026. The growth is being driven by a sharp rise in MICE activity, large-scale industry events, and cross-border leadership and strategy sessions, positioning the Middle East as a preferred hub for global corporate engagement.

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