UK: Muslim Aid distributed 10,000 meals as it launches its flagship Feed The Fasting campaign in the UK to combat the cost-of-living crisis. Muslim Aid, which is one of the oldest British Muslim charities, carried out a launch event for distribution at East London Mosque in partnership with Euro Foods. Local high-profile figures such as […]
Dubai: J.J Jalebi, a confectionery brand to locals in Mumbai, launched its first international shop in Al Karama, Dubai in 2022. India’s well-known sweet dish, jalebi, is prepared from a batter of wheat flour that is moulded into circles and deep-fried before being covered in sugar syrup. Jalebi is frequently served at special events like festivals, […]
GEMS Modern Academy hosted the region’s first French inter-school competition, La Fête de la Francophonie. Dubai: The month of March marks an annual international celebration of the French-speaking world. While the official Journée international de la Francophonie (International Francophonie Day) is celebrated on March 20, 2023, the entire month is devoted to exploring the cultural […]
Abu Dhabi: When she was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease, little Jordana’s life had turned upside down until she was able to receive an allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT) in 2022. Recalling the difficult journey, her mother Florence highlighted the emotional trauma the entire family had undergone until the child received life-saving treatment in the […]
Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region officially announced the launch of its venture-building programme, ‘DIFC Launchpad’. The initiative seeks to develop a strong venture building model that promotes the growth of innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the region. His Highness […]
Dubai: Iman Developers, a leading Dubai-based luxury residential developer is proud to announce the successful launch of Oxford Gardens, a modern community that seamlessly blends contemporary living with nature. The official inauguration ceremony took place on March 14th, 2023, at the company’s office in Hills Business Park, Dubai Hills. “We are delighted with the phenomenal […]
Dubai: Medcare Medical Centre Jumeirah, the first Medcare Medical Centre launched in 2011, make a complete turnaround, expanding to an ultramodern facility in Umm Suqeim 1 at Jumeirah Beach Road, aimed at providing a much more advanced portfolio of healthcare and beauty services. A one-stop-shop model, the centre provides best-in-class healthcare services in a luxurious, […]
Dubai: Super healthy cookies – BobRockz – made by two enterprising Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) pupils – caught the eye of leading retailer Spinneys, which gave the duo one of its 2021 Local Business Incubator Awards. The Spinneys Local Business Incubator award was launched in 2020 to identify and support entrepreneurial ambitions and develop […]
Dubai: Book lovers in Dubai will be happy to learn that their favourite Book sale, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is returning to Dubai from March 31, 2023, for 10 days! Reading enthusiasts will be able to choose from over a million books from all genres. With prices starting as low as AED 2, […]
New York: A major UN report from the authoritative UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change. The study, “Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report”, released following a week-long IPCC session in Interlaken, brings into sharp focus […]
Dubai: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched its Islamic Philanthropy annual report at a joint event in Dubai in partnership with Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund. The report indicates that the Refugee Zakat Fund enabled UNHCR to support around 6 million refugees and internally displaced people in 26 countries since it was piloted […]
