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In collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA)

Access Abilities Expo launches “Determination Without Limits”
The world’s first global photo contest documenting the achievements and challenges of People of Determination
Open to everyone , submissions accepted from August 11 to September 7

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 August 2025

The organizing committee of the AccessAbilities Expo has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind international photography competition titled “Determination Without Limits”, in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA).

Ali bin Thalith, Secretary General of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award

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How Kalimat Foundation is empowering the youth through the wonder of books International Youth Day shines a light on Kalimat Foundation’s mission to ensure no child is left behind in the world of stories through ‘Ara’ and ‘Pledge a Library’


Sharjah, 11 August, 2025

International Youth Day serves as an opportunity to reflect on how a single story has the potential to inspire a profound sense of hope. In refugee camps and remote villages, curious minds find solace between pages, and braille books allow the magic of reading to light the way for a new generation. This is how Kalimat Foundation is turning pages into possibilities; celebrating youth, imagination, and the right of every child to hold the world in their hands.

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From Dreams to Determination: Senses Center Children Experience the Magic of Messi in Dubai

Dubai, UAE – August 11, 2025 —As part of the UAE’s 2025 “Year of Community” initiative, Astra Partners collaborated with Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs to offer a powerful and inspiring experience for a group of People of Determination (PODs). On Saturday, 9 August 2025, the children visited “The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True” at Dubai Festival City Mall, an immersive and interactive exhibition showcasing the extraordinary career of football legend Lionel Messi.

The initiative not only reflected the spirit of inclusion, but also served as a powerful reminder of how thoughtful collaborations can inspire confidence, unity, and joy within the community.

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Yango Group earns Great Place to Work® certification across nine countries

Dubai, UAE – 11 August 2025 —Yango Group, a UAE-based tech company, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® in 9 of its markets, highlighting the strength of its employee culture across some of the world’s most diverse and fast-growing markets.

The certification spans UAE, Pakistan, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, and Zambia, based on anonymous feedback from over 800 employees. According to Great Place to Work®, 87% of Yango Group employees across these countries said it’s a great place to work — a result that significantly exceeds global averages.

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“HUMARE RAM” – INDIA’S MOST ACCLAIMED THEATRICAL EPIC TO PREMIERE INTERNATIONALLY AT DUBAI OPERA

DUBAI, UAE | 6 August 2025 — The visionary creators behind Humare Ram, a revolutionary theatrical retelling of the Ramayana, are hosting an exclusive press conference on 6 August at Taj Business Bay, Dubai, ahead of the show’s much-anticipated international premiere at Dubai Opera from 14 to 17 August 2025.

This press conference brings together the star cast, creative minds, and production team behind one of India’s most celebrated stage productions, now set to captivate audiences globally for the very first time.

With over 500,000 live viewers, 300 sold-out shows, and performances across 25 Indian cities, Humare Ram has redefined Indian stagecraft. Its Dubai debut marks a major milestone, introducing a world-class theatrical experience that combines spiritual depth with cutting-edge production design.

Excitement is building rapidly. Shows on 14 and 15 August are nearly sold out. Tickets for 16 and 17 August are moving fast, with two shows scheduled on each day to meet the overwhelming demand.

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