Monthly Archives: May 2026

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Sharjah Authority’s 2025-2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap

Reviewed the authority’s strategic projects’ progress

Bodour Al Qasimi: Our work goes beyond organising cultural events to building an integrated publishing and knowledge ecosystem

  • Board reviews the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap
  • Discussed expanding international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America
  • The 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair attracted +1.4 million visitors from 206 countries
  • India Roadshow brings together more than 190 Indian publishing houses and generates 120 professional collaborative opportunities
  • Translation Grant receives more than 2,098 applications from publishers and cultural institutions worldwide

Sharjah, May 26 2026,

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired a board meeting attended by board members and senior executives to review the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap, discuss the expansion of its international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, and assess progress on strategic projects aimed at strengthening the publishing sector’s readiness for rapid global industry shifts.

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Sports & Recreations

Norway Chess 2026 Opens with Major Upsets and Fighting Chess

Firouzja shocks Carlsen in opening round

26 May, Oslo-  Norway Chess 2026 began with an action-packed first round in Oslo, featuring decisive games, tense endgames, and dramatic moments across both tournaments. The headline result of the day came when Alireza Firouzja defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Carlsen appeared comfortable for much of the encounter, but in severe time trouble he made a decisive error that allowed Firouzja to seize the initiative.

Image Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Signator

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Health Care

Gulf Medical University: A New Era in Clinical Education

Gulf Medical University Launches the Region’s Largest Network of Clinical Skills and Simulation Centres

Specialised facilities, one connected ecosystem. GMU sets a new benchmark for hands-on healthcare education in the Middle East.

Gulf Medical University (GMU), part of Thumbay Group, today inaugurated the largest integrated network of clinical skills and simulation centres in the region. The launch brings six dedicated training facilities together under one roof at GMU’s Ajman campus, giving students across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and allied sciences a single place to practice, in an error-forgiving environment, and master the skills that real patients depend on.

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Sports & Recreations

Gukesh-Carlsen rivalry reignites as Norway Chess gets underway in Oslo

World champion says his “job is to play chess” ahead of two scheduled clashes with Carlsen; Haaland investment and Rouda Al Serkal’s recent participation add Gulf relevance to elite tournament

Oslo, May 25: As the curtains rise on Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo today, much of the spotlight will fall on the simmering rivalry between reigning world champion D Gukesh and home favourite Magnus Carlsen — a contest that has already added fresh drama to one of chess’ most prestigious events.

Players gather ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of Norway Chess at Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo on Monday. The world’s top men and women players will compete in the tournament from May 2

( Image Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Signator)

Tournament organisers confirmed on Sunday the dates Gukesh and former world champion Carlsen will twice meet during the tournament — first in Round 4 on May 28 and again in Round 10 on June 5.

The anticipation stems from last year’s dramatic encounter when Carlsen famously banged the table in frustration after losing to the Indian teenager.

Magnus Carlsen and reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju during the Norway Chess 2026 pre-tournament press conference at Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo on Sunday evening

( Image Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Signator)

Asked ahead of this year’s event whether he expected another explosive reaction from the Norwegian icon, Gukesh smiled before offering a measured response.

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Technologies

Colabz AI Studio: Revolutionizing Brand Identity with AI

Colabz AI Studio Launches Generative Platform That Codifies Brand Identity, Replacing Traditional Product Shoots With Software

UAE-based creative studio brings AI-native image and video generation to brands struggling to keep pace with content demand

Dubai, UAE: May 2026: Colabz AI Studio today announced the official launch of its image and video generation platform, the first AI-native creative system built to scale brand-consistent product content for e-commerce and marketing teams.

Where existing AI tools generate generic visuals, Colabz codifies a brand’s visual DNA, lighting, composition, texture, and mood,  into a persistent system the company calls the Visual Bible. Once a brand is onboarded, the platform produces unlimited campaign-ready stills and motion in minutes, on-brand and ready to ship across e-commerce, paid media, and social channels.

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