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March 11, 2023

Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reginald Hudlin, acclaimed by Icon Mann at the eighth Icon Mann Honors

The eighth pre-Oscar dinner of Icon Mann, a media and consulting company run by Tamara Houston, dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of artists of colour and serving as a gathering place for influential Black men in particular, honoured filmmakers Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reginald Hudlin on Wednesday night. Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reginald Hudlin are two of the […]

by CEO Editorial Team

March 11, 2023

Oscars 2023 more accessible than ever; Hollywood’s Biggest Night Adds ASL Interpreters, Accessibility Guide and More

American Sign Language interpreters will be present on the 95th annual Oscars carpet for the first time as part of the Academy’s accessibility improvements for both the 2023 ceremony and the live broadcast this Sunday. As part of the pre-show event’s outside custom design, this year’s carpet will also provide audio description and ongoing ramp access […]

by Prerna

March 11, 2023

UAE displays 1,000-year-old manuscripts from the medieval Islamic era.

For centuries, historians have sought to uncover hidden secrets from the ancient world. One of the most significant discoveries was made a century ago by a scholar from Cambridge University in the UK. He discovered a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts in a 1000-year-old synagogue in Egypt, which had been hidden for centuries in a […]

by Prerna

March 11, 2023

‘Mirror Head’ performance by French musician amazes audience at Dubai Metro Music Festival.

During the third edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, a talented musician named Isabelle Clarençon, from France, stunned commuters with her unique and mesmerising performance. Clarençon performed under the persona ‘Mirror Head’, which she developed to connect with her audience using reflections and light. Her performance style involved interacting with commuters and the surrounding […]

by Prerna

March 11, 2023

Church attack in Hamburg condemned by UAE authorities

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly denounced the recent attack on a church in Hamburg, Germany, which resulted in the loss of numerous lives and injuries. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the UAE expressed its vehement condemnation of these criminal acts and its unwavering rejection […]

by Prerna

March 11, 2023

New app for pregnant women introduced by a Dubai resident

Alina Polyakova, a Dubai resident and mother of two, has launched an innovative app called ‘Mamahood’ that aims to provide expectant mothers with reliable and credible information, professional care, and community engagement throughout their fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood journey. The app is a comprehensive health advisory platform for women, which goes beyond being a simple […]

by Prerna

March 10, 2023

Ageless Pursuit: De Vries Chases Dubai World Cup Dream

Even as Dettori returns to his happy hunting ground at Meydan Racecourse this month, hoping to rewrite the record books one more time, there is another jockey lurking who can steal his thunder and further rewrite the record he set 12 months ago.

Should he continue to ride the crest of a wave that saw him snatch two major victories on Super Saturday, last week’s dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup, Adrie de Vries is set to claim his own place in the record books.

by Prerna

March 10, 2023

Dubai approves private school fee hike for next academic year

The approved fee increase takes into account the economic situation of the emirate, as well as the operational costs of running a private school while maintaining the quality of education.

by Prerna

March 10, 2023

IPO of OQ’s drilling arm raises $244m

Abraj Energy Services, the drilling unit of Oman’s state energy company OQ, has raised $244 million from its initial public offering (IPO), selling more than 377 million shares, equivalent to a 49% stake. The final offer price was set at the higher end of 249 baizas ($0.65) a share due to strong demand from regional, […]

by Prerna

March 10, 2023

Non-oil economy in Dubai remains resilient after experiencing the highest output growth in four months.

Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy continued to expand last month as output growth reached its highest rate in four months. According to S&P Global purchasing managers’ index reading, business activity in Dubai’s economy showed a reading of 54.1 in February, down from 54.5 in January, yet still well above the neutral 50 level. The reading […]

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