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Dom Art Projects Spring/Summer 2026 Programme

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 30 April 2026: Dom Art Projects presents its new programme, marking its debut at Art Dubai’s special edition with a digital presentation, alongside a new group exhibition, Time That Grows Slowly, and a solo presentation by Petr Kirusha at its Al Khayat space. Spanning digital practices, painting, and installation, the programme reflects the institution’s ongoing focus on time, perception, and the conditions shaping contemporary artistic production, bringing together international and regional artists across exhibitions, residencies, and research-led presentations.

Anna Pumpyanskaya, Co-Founder and Director, said: “As we enter this upcoming art season during a time of resilience and connection in the UAE, we are embracing new models of support for artists, from studio occupancy and research opportunities, to presenting their work in important global platforms such as Art Dubai. As an independent institution, we are committed to introducing audiences to artists they may not yet know, and to creating pathways for discovery and long-term recognition through exhibitions, collaborations, art fairs, commissions, public art projects, and acquisition into collections.”

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AED 2 Billion Sales: Tara Park Sets New Standard in Abu Dhabi

834 residences across six towers with an active podium on Reem Island and connected to Reem Mall received overwhelming interest, signalling clear investor confidence in Abu Dhabi’s residential market

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 29 April 2026: Modon has announced the sell-out of Tara Park, a residential development on Reem Island, with the project generating approximately AED 2 billion in sales. The milestone reflects strong investor confidence and sustained demand, underscoring the emirate’s growing position as a global safe-haven investment destination.

Tara Park comprises six residential towers with 834 apartments across one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Connected to Reem Mall, the towers are interlinked by an active podium that connects residents to a wide range of amenities.

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Faya Research Grant: Global Institutions Join Forces

Sharjah, April 29, 2026,

Leading universities and research institutions from across the world have entered the scientific review phase for the Faya Research Grant Programme, marking a key milestone in advancing research at the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Property.

The programme is structured across two core tracks: long-term research grants, which support multi-year scientific projects focused on in-depth fieldwork, analysis, and data generation; and short-term research grants, which fund one-year studies designed to address targeted research questions, test innovative methodologies, and contribute specialised insights to the site’s broader scientific framework.

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Decarbonising Packaging: Key Insights from EEG’s 2026 Panel Discussion

Emirates Environmental Group Hosts 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026

Dubai, UAE – 29 April 2026: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully hosted its 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026, titled “Decarbonising Packaging: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Innovation and Climate-Neutral Strategies.” The session convened policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, academicians and youth to examine pathways for reducing packaging-related emissions and advancing climate-aligned, circular packaging systems.

As global climate commitments intensify, the discussion addressed the growing recognition that packaging represents a significant contributor to Scope 3 emissions across manufacturing, retail and consumer goods sectors. The panel explored how life cycle thinking, data-driven assessment and innovation can guide meaningful emissions’ reductions across the full packaging value chain; from material extraction and production to use and end-of-life management.

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Global Support for Social Media Ban for Under-16s Revealed

  • Family First unveils preliminary findings from world’s first global intergenerational study of a social media ban for under-16s in 15 countries
  • 63% of UAE parents back a social media ban for under-16s, with support highest in Malaysia (77%) and India (75%), and lowest in Japan (38%) and Nigeria (39%)
  • Data reveals generational divide: 45% of UAE children support a ban – an 18-point gap compared to parents. Worldwide, support for a ban among children is also highest in Malaysia, India (both 62%), and China (50%), and lowest in Japan (20%), Argentina, and Sweden (both 26%)
  • In the UAE, 67% of Gen Z – the first true digital natives – support a social media ban for under-16s – the second highest globally after India (73%). Support for the ban is lowest in Japan (28%), UK and Canada (both 40%)

Following Australia’s first-of-its-kind ban on social media for under-16s, and with more than two dozen countries considering similar measures, new global research from Family First, a Varkey Foundation initiative, shows that 63% of UAE parents support a social media ban for under-16s in their country. However, children are more divided: 45% of 9- to 18-year-olds in the UAE back a ban, while 33% are against it, and 22% are undecided. Strikingly, a large majority of Gen Z respondents in the UAE (67%) support banning social media for under-16s, the second highest after India (73%). This is particularly noteworthy given they are the first generation to have grown up with social media from childhood.

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