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February 28, 2023

Special treatment empowers 8-year-old UAE boy to overcome speech difficulties

Al Enezi’s comprehensive speech therapy included language training to improve expressive language and conversational skills, oral motor training, articulation and phonological processing exercises, and patient and parent counselling sessions to improve verbal communication.

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by Prerna
February 28, 2023

Dubai gaming industry eyes $4.5bn market

Dubai’s gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the city, with a potential market size of $4.5bn. The industry is being driven by a number of factors, including Dubai’s young and tech-savvy population, the government’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, and the growing popularity of esports. One of the key factors contributing to […]

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by Prerna
February 28, 2023

Saudi Arabia announces $21m camel race in AlUla

The AlUla Camel Cup is organised by in collaboration with the Saudi Camel Racing Federation.

Amr AlMadani, CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla said: “The AlUla Camel Cup will celebrate the most noble of Saudi Arabian sporting traditions, welcoming royalty VIPS, the elite of the sport and many distinguished guests to the most glorious of settings for this illustrious occasion.”

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February 28, 2023

Backstreet’s back, Abu Dhabi! Tickets live now – grab yours before they’re gone!

Tickets to watch American pop group The Backstreet Boys in Abu Dhabi are now available for booking.

The concert will take place on May 7 (Sunday) at 8:00 PM at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Tickets cost AED895 for the Golden Standing Circle and AED 345 for Floor Standing.

Investments in Saudi Arabia's textiles industry have exceeded $1 billion, Majed Al-Argoubi, MODON CEO
February 28, 2023

Investments in Saudi Arabia’s textiles industry have exceeded $1 billion, Majed Al-Argoubi, MODON CEO

Saudi Arabia’s textiles and fabrics industries have seen investments worth over $1 billion, as the industrial sector in the country undergoes significant development, according to Majed Al-Argoubi, the CEO of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, also known as MODON. This funding has been distributed over 125 industrial contracts in 19 industrial cities, covering a total area of more than one million sq. m. The textiles and men’s supplies sector is experiencing high growth in the country, as most of its raw materials are sourced from Saudi Arabia, making it an attractive sector for investments, Al-Argoubi said.

The expansion of the humanitarian donor base is urged by the EU Crisis Commissioner.
February 28, 2023

The expansion of the humanitarian donor base is urged by the EU Crisis Commissioner.

The European Union’s crisis management commissioner, Janez Lenarcic, has called for the expansion of the donor base for global humanitarian aid during his visit to the Delegation of the European Union to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. Lenarcic noted that the current donor base is narrow, with the 10 largest donors contributing more than 80% of global humanitarian aid, which he believes is neither fair nor sustainable. He urged others who are capable of contributing more to assume greater responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance to those in need.

Civil defence reports that a cholera outbreak following the earthquake in northwest Syria has resulted in the deaths of 22 people.
February 28, 2023

Civil defence reports that a cholera outbreak following the earthquake in northwest Syria has resulted in the deaths of 22 people.

On Tuesday, it was reported that a cholera outbreak had occurred in the northwestern region of Syria. The outbreak was linked to the devastating earthquake that had struck Turkey and Syria earlier. The Syrian opposition-run civil defense informed that 22 people had already died, and there were 568 confirmed cases of infection.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has affirmed its commitment to protecting and enhancing human rights
February 28, 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has affirmed its commitment to protecting and enhancing human rights

Saudi Arabia’s President of the Human Rights Commission, Hala Al-Tuwaijri, recently affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to improving and protecting human rights, respecting cultural diversity, and promoting equality. Speaking at high-level meetings of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Al-Tuwaijri highlighted the Kingdom’s unprecedented reforms as part of its development Vision 2030, including significant improvements in the field of women’s empowerment.

Hub71 in Abu Dhabi introduces a novel ecosystem to aid Web3 start-ups.
February 27, 2023

Hub71 in Abu Dhabi introduces a novel ecosystem to aid Web3 start-ups.

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, a global technology hub backed by the Abu Dhabi government and Mubadala Investment Company, has unveiled a new ecosystem called Hub71+ Digital Assets. The ecosystem is designed to accelerate the growth of Web3 startups, and will offer access to venture capital companies, customers, technology providers, blockchain platforms, and the regulator, the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The venture capital companies will offer a $2 billion investment to qualifying companies, with plans to further expand the investor network for digital assets.

UAE's most in-demand jobs in the first quarter of 2023?
February 27, 2023

UAE’s most in-demand jobs in the first quarter of 2023?

The UAE’s job market is expected to experience a hiring spree in the first quarter of 2023, with employers in the commerce, trade, and retail sectors leading the way. According to a survey conducted by Bayt.com and YouGov, sales and marketing executives are the most in-demand roles that UAE employers plan to recruit in the next three months. The survey polled 1,014 people from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan between November 30 and January 18.

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