Education

Minerva Virtual Academy Launches in Abu Dhabi, Introducing a Wellbeing-First British Education Model for Modern Learners

UK-accredited online school brings flexible, personalised schooling to families seeking an alternative to traditional classrooms

Ideal for athletes, performers, travellers, and neurodivergent learners who may find traditional classroom environments challenging

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 January 2026 — For many parents today, the question is no longer simply whether their child is performing well academically, but whether they are genuinely thriving. Long school days, exam pressure and rigid structures have left families increasingly questioning whether traditional schooling suits every child. Responding to this shift, Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), the award-winning British online school fully accredited by the UK Department for Education, has officially launched its Abu Dhabi community with a flagship event at VOGO Hotel.

Hugh Viney ,Founder & CEO, Minerva Virtual Academy

The launch brought together families, educators and stakeholders from across the UAE to explore MVA’s distinctive hybrid schooling model, designed to deliver academic excellence alongside emotional wellbeing, flexibility and personal confidence.

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Fragrance World Reaches Historic Milestone in 150+ Countries

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19th January 2026: The global fragrance house Fragrance World marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its presence in more than 150 countries with a grand opening ceremony at Expo City Dubai.

The journey of Fragrance World traces back to 1988, when its Founder and Chairman, Poland Moosa, established his first company, Al Ghuroob, in Dubai. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture later evolved into a powerful foundation for a global fragrance empire. Building on the success and business vision of Al Ghuroob, Fragrance World was officially formed in 2004, setting the stage for one of the Middle East’s most remarkable brand growth stories.

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Technologies

Yango Group named strategic partner at Machines Can Think 2026, showcasing applied AI

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 19 Jan 2025 — Machines Can Think 2026, the UAE’s premier AI summit, has announced Yango Group, a UAE-based global tech company, as a strategic partner for its upcoming edition, taking place on 26–27 January 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The summit is co-organized by Polynome Group and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).

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Beauty

The King of Perfume, Poland Moosa’s Fragrance World, Celebrates Presence in 150+ Countries at Dubai Expo City.

The celebrations marking Fragrance World’s presence in 150 countries began with a grand event at Expo City Dubai. The celebration logo was unveiled through a spectacular drone show that painted the sky with colors and narrated the history of Fragrance World, carrying the digital signature of Chairman and Founder Poland Moosa.

The logo was unveiled in the presence of popular Indian film actor Mammootty, CEO P. V. Salam, Joint CEO P. V. Safeer, and Mr. Labeeb. This was followed by the premiere of the docu-fiction film “Kunjon,” based on the life of Poland Moosa. The film was directed by Jeevan Jose and shot across several foreign countries, featuring nearly 200 actors in major and minor roles. It is scheduled to be released on digital platforms in the coming days. The cover of the book “Fragrance of Legacy,” written by Sebin Paulose based on the biography of Poland Moosa, was also unveiled on stage. The author, along with his friend Abdulla who inspired the work, was present at the event.

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Technologies

Axis Communications recognised for innovation across safety and commercial security at Intersec Awards 2026

Dubai, UAE January 2026 – Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of safety and network security solutions, received top honours at Intersec Awards 2026, with two of the company’s state-of-the-art devices winning in their respective categories.

Held every year, the Intersec Awards honour the leading brands and products from across the security, safety and fire protection industries. This year’s ceremony took place at Conrad Dubai, UAE, and coincided with Intersec Dubai 2026, which ran from 12 to 14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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