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Mubadala Investment Company Contributes AED 100 Million in Support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” Initiative

Abu Dhabi, 17 March 2026: Mubadala Investment Company has contributed AED 100 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” Initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, with the aim of establishing a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care across the country.

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UAE Banks Federation Launches Financial Institution Resilience Package

Al Ghurair: Support Package Reflects UAE Leadership’s Vision and CBUAE’s Proactive Approach to Enhance Resilience and Reinforce Stability

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 18 March 2026: The UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, affirmed that the comprehensive Financial Institution Resilience Package, approved by the Board of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CBUAE, reflects CBUAE’s forward-looking approach to enhance resilience and reinforce the stability and strength of the UAE’s banking sector amid the exceptional conditions facing the region and the global economy.

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Hobbeeme Launches Online Spring Break Camp for Kids Across the UAE

Proving That Learning Never Has to Stop

As Spring Break Is Announced Ahead of Schedule Amid Unprecedented Circumstances, UAE’s Fastest-Growing Hobby Discovery Platform Steps Up With an Immersive Online Camp Experience for Children

Dubai, UAE — In response to the early announcement of school spring break across the UAE amid uncertain and unprecedented times, Hobbeeme — a dynamic hobby discovery platform connecting children and adults with live online classes and curated hobby-based experiences — has swiftly pivoted to launch a fully immersive Online Spring Break Camp designed to keep young minds engaged, inspired, and learning throughout the break.

With families across the UAE facing an unexpected two-week school closure, Hobbeeme has rapidly mobilised its growing network of expert instructors and activity partners to deliver a robust, affordable, and flexible programme of unlimited live online classes — all at one fixed price, from the comfort of home.

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Big Bad Wolf Books Dubai 2026 ends with record-breaking visitors, showcasing love for the written word in challenging times

Dubai, UAE – March 18, 2026: Big Bad Wolf Books has concluded its 2026 Dubai edition, bringing to a close a large-scale literary showcase that featured over one million books under one roof at Dubai Studio City. The book fair, held under the theme “beyond noise”, has been marked as a massive initiative to make reading more accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant across communities in the city and beyond.

Speaking on the conclusion of this book fair, Mr. Andrew Yap, Co-Founder and CEO of Big Bad Wolf Books, said, “We are happy to deliver a remarkable showcase this time with the highest participation in the history of the Big Bad Wolf. This year’s edition placed renewed emphasis on reading as a tool for focus, learning, and personal growth in an increasingly distracted world. Beyond the scale of the sale, the event underscored the role of books in shaping creativity, encouraging expression, and building lasting reading habits.”

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Huawei XMAGE Awards Return to Inspire Global Mobile Photography, with Upcoming Local Contest in the UAE

UAE, 18 March 2026 – Huawei has announced the return of the global Huawei XMAGE Awards, inviting smartphone photography enthusiasts worldwide to showcase their creativity and visual storytelling between March 23 and August 16.

The highly anticipated competition celebrates the art of mobile imaging and the power of photography to capture meaningful human moments. The announcement follows the remarkable success of the Huawei XMAGE Awards 2025, which culminated in a prestigious ceremony at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris on November 12. The ceremony took place alongside the globally renowned Paris Photo, bringing together photography enthusiasts, artists, and industry leaders from across the world.

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