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CITES recognition of Vantara underscores rising global benchmarks in wildlife care

Dubai, November 6, 2025: The recent Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (“CITES”) commendation of India’s world-class animal-welfare and conservation practices provides a timely benchmark for others. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is also strengthening its global-standard wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation framework. With its robust regulatory systems, ambitious biodiversity strategies, and expanding protected-area network, the UAE has emerged as a regional leader in wildlife conservation.

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GrandRose Concludes a Month of Impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

Dubai, UAE – November 05, 2025: GrandRose, part of Grandiose, has wrapped up a month of meaningful initiatives in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reaffirming its commitment to spreading hope and compassion through the art of flowers. Throughout October, GrandRose collaborated with partners across fitness, retail, healthcare, and education sectors to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support fundraising for the Al Jalila Foundation.

In the fitness community, GrandRose took part in the Ignite Pink is Punk campaign, a three-day fundraising event supporting Al Jalila Foundation, where over 900 flower stems were gifted to participants as a gesture of encouragement and solidarity. In retail, the brand had a Breast Cancer Awareness Booth at Dubai Mall, sharing more than 5,000 stems with visitors and sparking meaningful conversations around early detection and self-care.

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Sharjah Ruler witnesses launch of Kalimat Group’s ‘Sarab’ imprint to chronicle Arab culture and arts

Sharjah Ruler witnesses launch of Kalimat Group’s ‘Sarab’ imprint to chronicle Arab culture and arts through exquisite visual publications New publishing house to produce luxury art and coffee-table books celebrating the richness of Arab identity and creative expression

Sharjah, November 5, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, attended the launch of the Group’s new imprint “Sarab”, during the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).

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Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Gears Up to Launch the 2025 Basketball Talent Discovery Festival

Abu Dhabi, 5 November 2025 – Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation – “Mother of the Nation” – and under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA), and Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club, the Academy has announced the upcoming launch of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Basketball Talent Discovery Festival 2025, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at the Academy’s Sports Hall in Abu Dhabi.

The festival aims to discover and nurture promising female basketball talents, promote the culture of school sports, and instill the values of challenge, teamwork, and perseverance within an inspiring environment that supports the development of young female athletes.

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Jawaher Al Qasimi launches 65  university research grants with support from NAMA and development projects to empower rural women in Morocco

  • Initiatives in Al Haouz Province to support 100 women through sustainable income-generating projects
  • A community centre serving over 1,000 beneficiaries
  • University and research partnerships to strengthen women’s participation in education and scientific research

Morocco, 04 November  2025


Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has launched 65 university research grants under the Jawaher Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Education in the Kingdom of Morocco, in collaboration with Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane. The initiative also includes development projects in Al Haouz Province aimed at empowering rural women and promoting sustainable livelihoods in areas affected by the September 2023 earthquake.

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