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Entertainment & Celebrity

MBC GROUP announces the release of “Sukkar”, the first-ever Arabic-language musical film of its kind in the MENA region

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MBC GROUP announces the release of “Sukkar”, the first-ever Arabic-language musical film of its kind in the MENA region

The family-friendly musical, which features original songs, is created by Heba Mashari Hamada and directed by Tamer Mahdy

“Sukkar” stars Hala Turk in the lead role, alongside a host of new young talent from the Arab world

Renowned Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad lends his voice to the soundtrack

“Sukkar” is set to be released October 2023 across the MENA region

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Education

HBMSU holds its annual gathering exploring AI and its applications in higher education

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HBMSU holds its annual gathering exploring AI and its applications in higher education

September 20, 2023: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) held the annual gathering in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mansoor Alawar, HBMSU Chancellor, and members of the academic and administrative staff on the occasion of the new academic year. The gathering began by welcoming the employees who had recently joined HBMSU.

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Food & Dining

KICK OFF THE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS AT FAIRMONT THE PALM WITH A BRAZILIAN SPIRIT

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KICK OFF THE OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS AT FAIRMONT THE PALM WITH A BRAZILIAN SPIRIT

Enjoy A Bavarian Experience At Frevo with German, Brazilian Food, Live Band & Raffle Prizes

September 20 2023, Dubai, UAE: Kicking off on September 22nd , FREVO, the authentic churrascaria grill restaurant at the luxurious Fairmont The Palm is bringing a special Brazilian spirit to the Bavarian experience!

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Business & Investments

Yahsat increases interim cash dividend to AED 201 million (8.23 fils per share) for the first half of 2023

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Yahsat increases interim cash dividend to AED 201 million (8.23 fils per share) for the first half of 2023

On track to grow dividends by at least 2% to a total of AED 402 million [USD 109 million] for 2023, generating one of the highest
dividend yields of any UAE listed stock

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20 September 2023: Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (“Yahsat” or “the Group”), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”; under symbol: YAHSAT; ISIN: AEA007501017), announced today that it will pay an interim cash dividend of 8.23 fils [USD 2.24 cents] per share, equivalent to AED 201 million [USD 54.7 million] in total for the first half of 2023.

To be eligible for the dividend, investors must purchase shares no later than 27 September 2023 (the “Last Day to Participate”) or be shareholders of record as of 2nd of October 2023 (the “Record Date”). Interim dividends will subsequently be paid by 16th of October 2023 to all eligible shareholders (the “Payment Date”).

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Business & Investments

Future Food Forum 2023 opens by emphasising fostering self-reliance and agri-tech growth

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Future Food Forum 2023 opens by emphasising fostering self-reliance and agri-tech growth for enhanced food security in the Middle East

UAE F&B Business Group launched the UAE Food Platform to seamlessly integrate UAE food data into a single platform, and a unique Emiratization initiative – the ‘Ishraq Program’ cultivate local talent in the UAE’s F&B sector

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 20 September 2023:

The Future Food Forum 2023, the Middle East’s largest annual gathering of industry leaders, opened, marking a significant milestone in regional food security, sustainability, innovation, and consumer wellbeing discussions.

His Excellency Abdulla Al Saleh, the Under Secretary of Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy, inaugurated the event, which focuses on the theme of “Inspiring Sustainable Wellbeing,” bringing together F&B industry, government officials, and business leaders to emphasise the importance of fostering self-reliant food supplies and harnessing agri-tech for enhanced food security in the Middle East.

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