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Words are weapons, says Toastmasters world champion Ramona Smith at DTAC 2025 in Dubai

DUBAI – June 1, 2025: Words are weapons that can hurt, and words have the power to heal wounds as well, says Ramona J Smith, former Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, as she addressed a packed audience at the Toastmasters District Annual Conference (DTAC 2025) in Dubai recently.

As an acclaimed educator, and communication coach, Ramona urged aspiring leaders and communicators to speak with intent and empathy. “One thing you need to know is that what we say has the power to change something. No matter what, people can have the power if they can voice out what they want to say and know what their audience wants to know from them.”

Hosted by Toastmasters District 127, the regional division of Toastmasters International in the UAE, DTAC 2025 brought together a lineup of international keynote speakers and communication leaders. In addition to Ramano, the DTACT 2025 witnessed sessions by global leadership strategist Dr. Loretta Sanders; award-winning fitness influencer Captain Sam; and veteran Toastmaster DTM Balaji Nagabhushan. 

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NOVVI Properties’ Brian Flanagan Champions Education for Orphans Through IronMan 70.3 Challenge

Dubai, UAE, 29 May 2025 — In a powerful show of endurance and empathy, Brian Flanagan, Leasing Director at NOVVI Properties, is set to compete in the IronMan 70.3 in Durban, South Africa this Sunday, turning a grueling athletic pursuit into a mission of hope. His goal: to raise awareness and vital funds for Future for Orphans, a non-profit dedicated to providing education for orphaned children in Afghanistan.

The IronMan 70.3, comprising a 2km swim, 90km cycle, and 21.1km run  is no small feat. It marks the culmination of over seven months of dedicated training for Flanagan, who sees the event not only as a test of personal limits but as a chance to make a meaningful difference.

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Sharjah Ruler presents rare historical manuscript and ‘Papal Bull’ book to Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan

Milan, May 29, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has presented to the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan a rare historical manuscript dated August 14, 1624, which contains a papal decree issued by Pope Urban VIII at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. In addition, the Sharjah Ruler also presented Arabic and English versions of His Highness’ book, Papal Bull: Pope Urban VIII Pope of the Catholic Church Dated August 14, 1624.

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UAE Space Agency sets global standard with third CIPS Ethics Kitemark award


First space agency globally to achieve the prestigious ethical procurement certification

Abu Dhabi, UAE; May 29, 2025: The UAE Space Agency has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Ethics Kitemark for the third consecutive year, maintaining its distinction as the world’s first space agency to receive this international honour.

The CIPS Ethics Kitemark is a globally respected standard that recognises organisations and individuals committed to upholding the highest principles of ethical behaviour and integrity in procurement and supply chain management. To be awarded the Kitemark, organisations must demonstrate that staff have completed annual ethics training and that CIPS’ globally recognised code of ethics has been adopted and embedded into procurement policies and procedures.

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LAUNDRYHEAP OVERNIGHT: THE “WORLD’S FASTEST” ON-DEMAND LAUNDRY SERVICE LAUNCHES IN DUBAI

Collection to return from just 8 hours

Dubai, 27th May 2025 – Leading on-demand laundry service provider Laundryheap has launched a new overnight service in Dubai. Laundryheap Overnight promises to return customers’ laundry and dry-cleaning from as little as eight hours, positioning it among the fastest on-demand laundry services in the world.

The pioneering service enables customers to request free laundry collection until midnight as long as collection is ordered before 10pm. Items will be cleaned and delivered back to their homes or offices as early as 8am the next day.

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