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Mr Snaps mesmerises SIBF 2025 with a clockwork illusion of movement and stillness

Award-winning mime artist Frans Vogels brings his mechanical photographer act to the Sharjah International Book Fair

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Sharjah, November 15, 2025

Visitors at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) paused in astonishment as what appeared to be a motionless metal statue suddenly stirred to life, captivating crowds of all ages. The performer was none other than Frans Vogels, the renowned Brisbane-based mime artist behind the celebrated wind-up toy character, “Mr Snaps”.

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Exploring ancient cultures and the wisdom of the past through contemporary stories at SIBF 2025

Three renowned writers emphasize on the use of history, culture and travel to weave tales  honouring ancient civilisations at the Sharjah International Book Fair

 
Sharjah, November 15, 2025

Renowned writers from around the world explored how literature opens a window to the past, helping contemporary readers connect with the richness of history and uncover timeless insights that shape humanity’s shared story at a panel discussion titled “Discovering Ancient Cultures” at the Sharjah International Book Fair.

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DIB Successfully Issues Debut Sustainability-Linked Financing Sukuk

  • The USD 1 billion issuance marks DIB’s first Sustainability-Linked Sukuk, introducing a performance-linked structure to the Bank’s sustainable finance platform.
  • The Sukuk was more than 2x oversubscribed, reflecting strong global investor confidence in DIB’s financial performance and ESG-aligned approach.

Dubai, UAE – 14 November 2025: 

DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE (rated A3 by Moody’s and A by Fitch), announced that it has successfully accessed the international Sukuk market with a USD 1 billion Sustainability-Linked Sukuk, priced at a profit rate of 4.572% per annum with a tenor of five years.

The issuance represents a significant milestone, marking the Bank’s first Sukuk to be issued in a Sustainability-Linked format. This builds on the Bank’s earlier achievement of being the first Islamic institution to establish a Sustainability-Linked Finance Facilities Financing (SLFFF) Framework. The issuance highlights the Bank’s commitment to innovative financial structures and sustainability, playing an important role in supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Initiative.

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African Marketplace Dubai 2025 spotlights Africa and Caribbean creative and entrepreneurial excellence

Dubai, UAE — November 12, 2025: The African Marketplace Dubai 2025 officially opened at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, uniting more than 200 export-ready brands, creators, and SMEs from Africa and the Caribbean for a four-day exhibition, starting from Wednesday, celebrating trade, culture, and enterprise.

The event features exhibitors from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Rwanda, the UAE, the UK, and the US, showcasing products across fashion, beauty, wellness, agriculture, technology, art, and lifestyle. The showcase highlights Africa and the Caribbean’s expanding influence in global creativity and commerce.

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Shah Rukh Khan Gets a Tower in His Name – Danube Properties Launches ‘SHAHRUKHZ by Danube’, a Premium Business Tower in the Heart of Dubai

India, November 14, 2025: In a unique global first, Danube Properties has announced the launch of ‘Shahrukhz by Danube’, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. The announcement marks a monumental collaboration between two icons who redefined ambition and success in their respective worlds- Shah Rukh Khan and Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group.

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