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Dubai Scholars Alumna Lamya Butt: From Classroom to Stanford Stage

Stanford University selects Dubai Scholars alumna Lamya Butt as Student Graduation Speaker for the Class of 2026

Dubai, UAE, June 17, 2026 — Stanford University’s graduating Class of 2026 selected Lamya Sikandar Butt, an alumna of Dubai Scholars Private School, to deliver the student graduation address at the University’s 2026 Baccalaureate celebration on June 13, before an audience of approximately 4,500 graduates, families and guests. The same weekend, Google CEO and Stanford alumnus Sundar Pichai delivered the University’s Commencement keynote.

Each year, Stanford selects a single graduating senior from the entire class to deliver the student address, one voice chosen to speak on behalf of thousands of graduates.

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SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner

UAE-based cargo carrier deepens investment in training to reinforce operational excellence and compliance with the most stringent global air cargo safety standards

Dubai, UAE, June 18, 2026: SolitAir, the UAE’s next-generation dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline, has appointed Dubai-based Aviation Training Center (ATC) as its preferred training services provider for dangerous goods (DG).

The appointment is designed to equip SolitAir’s growing team with the latest approaches, techniques and competencies in the handling and transport of dangerous goods (DG) – a category of cargo that is both commercially significant and among the most tightly regulated in the industry.

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21K School Launches Global North Cohort for Expats

21K School Opens Admissions for Global North Cohort, Addresses Widening Gap in GCC Education

India’s most globally enrolled accredited online K-12 school launches its Global North Cohort, tailored for Indian and South Asian expatriate families across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, providing access to a live, interactive Cambridge education from home.

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British Orchard Nursery Celebrates 20 Years of Early Education Excellence

British Orchard Nursery Marks 20 Years with the Launch of AI Academy and Graduation of 1,500+ Children across UAE

UAE’s largest preschool group introduces AI-powered learning initiatives and an app and expands government partnerships while celebrating two decades of early education excellence.

17 June, 2026; Dubai, UAE – British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE’s largest and most awarded early childhood education provider, celebrated a major milestone this graduation season as more than 1,500 children graduated from its nurseries across the UAE, marking the beginning of their educational journey and reinforcing BON’s commitment to nurturing future-ready learners.

Mr. Mohammed Mubarak, Legal Affairs Department, MOHRE (right), with Dr. Vandana Gandhi, CEO and Founder of British Orchard Nursery, at the MOHRE-BON branch graduation ceremony.

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Dubai FAA Graduates New Leaders from Development Program

Dubai Financial Audit Authority Celebrates Graduation of 10 Employees from Leadership Development Program, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Building Future Leaders

  • Six-month program focused on strengthening leadership and strategic capabilities while enhancing the future readiness of national talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 June 2026: Dubai Financial Audit Authority (FAA) celebrated the graduation of 10 third-line leaders who successfully completed the requirements of its Leadership Development Program. This six-month initiative was designed to advance leadership capabilities and strengthen the future readiness of national talent in collaboration with a leading global consulting firm.

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