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Education

ADU Elevates Innovation at the 12th URIC, MENA’s Premier Undergraduate Research Competition

Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence

ADU Elevates Innovation at the 12th URIC, MENA’s Premier Undergraduate Research Competition

  • Over 650 submissions received from 14 countries, reinforcing ADU’s role as a regional hub for innovation and youth-led research
  • Sponsored by RTX for the third consecutive year in support of STEM education

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 31 May 2025: Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted the 12th edition of the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition (URIC) on May 29 at its main campus in Abu Dhabi. For the third consecutive year, the event was sponsored by RTX, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting STEM education and fostering innovation in the UAE and beyond. The hybrid annual event brought together exceptional undergraduate talent from around the world to present breakthrough research and creative solutions across 27 academic disciplines, including engineering, business, education, law, and health sciences.

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Business & Investments

Sharjah to host 29th World Investment Conference

Through a “Host Agreement” signed in the presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi

Sharjah to host 29th World Investment Conference in partnership with WAIPA and UAE Ministry of Investment

Taking place from October 22 to 24 at Expo Centre Sharjah and held under a joint agenda with Sharjah Investment Forum 2025

Bodour Al Qasimi: Hosting the 29th edition of WIC in Sharjah reflects international confidence in the emirate’s status as a leading destination for responsible and sustainable investment.

Mohamed Alsuwaidi: This collaboration highlights our shared ambition to deepen cross-border partnerships and drive inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

Mohamed Al Musharrkh: Convening global investment institutions in Sharjah unlocks diverse pathways for local and regional business communities

James Zhan: The conference is set to take place at the right time, in the right location, and with the right partners

  • The forum is the one of the most prominent events in the international business community
  • Organised in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)
  • To feature high-level sessions, ministerial meetings, and discussions between ambassadors and investment officials
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Featured

The Quiet Luxury of Presence – Inside John Migdalas’ World

Luxury, for John Migdalas, is less about grandeur and more about resonance. A Greek entrepreneur rooted in Mykonos and now based in Dubai, Migdalas is the founder of JM Management – a concierge and lifestyle curation company with a loyal, discerning clientele.

His rise is not simply about affluence or access – it’s about cultivating spaces, services, and sensations that make people feel truly understood. Whether you encounter him at Sexy Fish Dubai or arranging an elite European getaway, Migdalas offers a rare commodity in a high-speed world: intentionality.

A background in both fashion and hospitality, nurtured in family-run businesses spanning boutique hotels to fashion distribution, means Migdalas approaches luxury not as a product but a deeply emotional experience. He doesn’t follow trends. He sets a tone. And that tone? Warm, considered, elegant.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

Roaa Al Sabban Shines on the Red Carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Shalky’s Royal Elegance Takes Center Stage in Cannes

May 27, 2025 – United Arab Emirates:

Emirati star and media personality Roa Al Sabban lit up the red carpet at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, turning heads in exquisite designs by Shalky, the acclaimed fashion house led by Saudi designer Qassem AlQassam. Her presence radiated regal sophistication, blending Arabian elegance with contemporary haute couture.

Throughout the festival, Al Sabban was seen in a series of striking looks by AlQassam, known for his meticulous craftsmanship and signature aesthetic that merges tradition with modern glamour. Her first standout appearance featured a sky-blue gown adorned with shimmering crystals and sequins that caught the sunlight in dazzling fashion. Intricate hand embroidery and soft chiffon draping over the shoulders added a sense of graceful movement and poetic flair—an homage to heritage-inspired beauty and effortless sophistication.

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Business & Investments

Dubai International Chamber launches 36th international representative officein Bangkok

288 bilateral business meetings arranged during the trade mission

Dubai International Chamber launches 36th international representative office in Bangkok to boost trade and investments with Thailand

  • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “The launch of our new office in Bangkok further strengthens Dubai’s global connectivity and reaffirms our commitment to supporting businesses in expanding their international footprints.”
  • Dubai’s non-oil trade with Thailand exceeded AED 23.8 billion in 2024, achieving substantial YoY growth of 23.3%.
  • The number of Thai companies registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce increased by 28.4% during 2024 to reach 190 by the end of the year.
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