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Dubai Schools Gear Up for Environmental Creativity in Merex Investment’s Exciting Sustainability Drive

Dubai Schools Gear Up for Environmental Creativity in Merex Investment’s Exciting Sustainability Drive

Initiative will see students from six schools team up with a renowned sustainability artist to transform waste and recycled materials into artistic masterpieces

Dubai-UAE, 30 January 2024: Merex Investment has invited students from Dubai schools to channel their creativity for a good cause as part of the company’s sustainability programme at its lifestyle destinations – City Walk and The Beach, JBR.

Six leading schools will collaborate with a prominent sustainability artist and founder of Dubai-based design studio Peahead.eco, to turn waste and recycled material into captivating works of art that will offer an engaging and educational experience for visitors at Merex Investment’s two lifestyle destinations.

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GMU Global Alumni Summit 2024 Unveils ’25 GMU Icons’ Coffee Table Book and Awards Alumni for Excellence in Research, Leadership & Community Service

GMU Global Alumni Summit 2024 Unveils ’25 GMU Icons’ Coffee Table Book and Awards Alumni for Excellence in Research, Leadership & Community Service

400 graduates from all around the world attended the event

United Arab Emirates, January 22, 2024 – The Gulf Medical University (GMU) Global Alumni Summit 2024 concluded on a high-note, bringing together over 400 alumni from around the world for an evening of celebration, collaboration, and inspiration. The highlight of the event was the launch of the Coffee Table Book, ‘25 Icons: Gulf Medical University Alumni Shaping Global Healthcare,’ a tribute to alumni who have made significant contributions to the health professions industry. Held at Marriott Hotel (Dubai), the summit featured a dynamic agenda that showcased the achievements and contributions of GMU alumni in the field of healthcare.

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Winter Split of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports concludes in UAE with more than 1,300 students taking part

Winter Split of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports concludes in UAE with more than 1,300 students taking part
■        The winning teams qualified for the Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters MENA Series, the international competition that will determine the champion of the region.
■        The project includes educational activities and the UNIVERSITY Tour, which visits universities across the country to introduce young people to the world of esports.

Dubai, UAE, 22nd January 2024 – Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports has concluded its Winter Split Competition of the 2022/23 season, with more than 1,300 students from over 50 universities participating in the competition for a grand total prize pool of 12,500 dollars. Students have taken part every week in a spirit of community and competition to determine the top teams in a range of games including League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, FIFA 24 and Super Smash Bros.

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Organizes Successful Week-long Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Program

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Organizes Successful Week-long Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Program

  • Propels Aspiring Minds into the World of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Nine teams comprising 50 students from India, Indonesia, and the UAE presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges
  • Team Netra AI secured the first place for their AI-based device for the visually impaired.

Dubai, UAE– The Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (YEB), organized by BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC), has concluded, marking a significant milestone for aspiring entrepreneurs. The transformative week-long residential program unfolded over five days, providing students in Grades 9 to 12 with an immersive experience in technology-driven innovation and the intricate nuances of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Gymboree Play and Music Introduces Exciting Outdoor Classes for Kids

Gymboree Play and Music Introduces Exciting Outdoor Classes for Kids

Dubai, Jan 2024

Gymboree Play and Music Dubai, the pioneer in early learning and play centers has introduced Outdoor classes for kids, keeping in mind the lovely weather in the UAE. This innovative initiative is designed to bring the enriching blend of early childhood development theories and over 25 years of hands-on experience into the lap of nature.

Gymboree Play & Music is renowned for offering a comprehensive range of developmentally appropriate classes catering to newborns through five years of age. The Outdoor classes extend the benefits of the well-established site-based program by integrating carefully designed elements into a full-service outdoor program. Comprising a range of fun and active challenges, movement exploration, and the development of both gross and fine motor skills, the program also includes engaging activities such as art and craft, singing songs, group dances, sensory play, and much more, all tailored to weekly themes that enhance the learning experience.

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