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Bradford International Alliance, building education pathways that fit real lives in the UAE

Sharjah: In the UAE, ambition rarely comes with free time. People build careers quickly, manage family commitments, and still want to upskill, change direction, or unlock a promotion. The challenge is not desire. It is finding a pathway that works in the real world, not just on paper.

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Second Edition of the UAE Libraries Forum Kicks Off

Sharjah – January 13, 2026

In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, the second edition of the UAE Libraries Forum commenced. The forum is organized by the Emirates Library and Information Association at the headquarters of the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme “Libraries Between Artificial Intelligence and the Humanity of Knowledge”.

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Lionsoul Global Announces Strategic Partnership with ALTNovel

Lionsoul Global (“Lionsoul”) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ALTNovel Capital Ltd (“ALTNovel”), an Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”)–based investment platform focused on private capital opportunities, data-driven research, and ethical impact investing. Through this partnership, Lionsoul will integrate seamlessly with ALTNovel’s research intelligence, curated investment infrastructure, and global impact philosophy. Together, the two companies will introduce a new standard for wealth management that bridges traditional finance, digital assets, and mission-driven capital allocation.
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ORA Developers Targets Double-Digit Reduction in Sourcing and Supplier Onboarding with JAGGAER Deployment

Dubai, UAE — 14 January 2025 — ORA Developers has announced that it is streamlining sourcing, strengthening supplier collaboration and improving visibility across its international operations through the deployment of a unified digital procurement solution from JAGGAER. The platform supports ORA’s rapid growth and underpins its ambition to modernise procurement as a strategic driver of operational excellence.

ORA operates across Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Grenada, the Caribbean, Pakistan, the UAE, Iraq and Tunisia, working with a wide network of consultants, contractors, and suppliers in categories ranging from interior finishing materials and furniture, to hospitality, IT and professional services. By standardising supplier performance evaluation on a single platform, the company can now identify and engage the highest-performing partners in each market, regardless of geography. This allows developments across all operating regions to benefit from consistent quality, access to premium materials and proven expertise, ultimately reinforcing ORA’s position as a developer of high-end residential, commercial and hospitality projects.

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Standard Chartered Global Market Outlook 2026

The Bank’s 2026 Global Market Outlook assesses elevated equity market valuations driven by the AI boom, highlights the Gulf’s growing role in sustaining AI valuations and private market deal flow, and outlines key themes shaping global markets for investors

14 January 2026, Dubai – Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) released its Global Market Outlook for 2026, which outlines its investment strategy and key themes for navigating global markets in the year ahead.

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