Author: Editorial Team

Bangladesh has confirmed 30 deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread rapidly across the country, with most of the victims aged under two, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. In what it described as a reversal of progress towards measles elimination in Bangladesh, the WHO said there had also been another 166 suspected deaths from the disease since mid-March. Health experts said it was the highest death toll from measles in decades. More than 19,000 suspected cases were reported from March 15 to April 14 and nearly 3,000 cases were confirmed in laboratory tests, the WHO said. Stay…

GCG Enterprise Solutions, a Ghobash Group enterprise and a trusted enterprise technology partner in the UAE for more than four decades, has announced the appointment of Simon Howells as its new General Manager. The appointment builds on the company’s 40+ year legacy as a leading Managed Print Services provider while accelerating its expansion into a broader portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions across the UAE. Under Howells’ leadership, the company is building on its strong position in the Print Services market, with a sharpened strategic focus on Digital Services, including workflow automation, application modernization, and…

MindSpire Education, the regional K-12 platform formerly known as Spark Education Platform (SEP), officially launched on Wednesday its new brand identity at an exclusive ceremony at Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the heart of historic Diriyah in Riyadh City. The launch marks the next stage of growth for one of the region’s largest and fastest growing education management groups, currently overseeing more than 30 schools and pre-schools and serving over 20,000 students spreading across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Egypt through Egypt Education Platform (“EEP”).Operating across five distinct curricula and supported by hundreds of educators, MindSpire…

White Heart, one of Jeddah’s most recognized premium dessert brands, has successfully scaled its delivery business market through its exclusive partnership with Keeta, marking its first-ever entry into delivery.Within weeks of joining Keeta, White Heart recorded approximately 450 daily orders, positioning it among the top-performing dessert brands on the platform and marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. This reflects how digital platforms are enabling Saudi-born brands to grow rapidly while maintaining quality and brand identity.Founded in 2020, White Heart built a loyal following through its high-quality cookies, specialty coffee, and carefully curated in-store experience. Despite rising demand for…

An injured gazelle spotted on a Dubai roadside received prompt care and treatment, thanks to the swift response of Dubai Municipality. A cyclist had spotted the injured animal limping on the roadside and alerted authorities. Almir Mujic, a Dubai-based Bosnian cyclist, was out on a ride on the Al Qudra cycle track when he spotted the animal hiding in the bushes. His attempt to approach made the gazelle run away, when Mujic noticed that the animal was limping. It seemed that one of its front legs was injured. Mujic, while posting the video, said he did not know who to…

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition from 20 to 31 May. The 12-day exhibition will feature more than 100 brands, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of international, regional, and local products. The exhibition is strategically timed to capture pre-Eid demand among residents and visitors, positioning it as a high-impact economic and social platform during a peak retail period. It brings together leading retailers across key segments, including fashion, leather, fragrances, accessories, home products, and cosmetics. This year’s edition offers…

Dubai-based entrepreneur Andy Fordham has turned the often stressful process of relocating or repatriating into something far less daunting: a niche support ecosystem for expats. A one-man, concierge-style service, Clear Path is a UAE startup that handles the many logistical challenges people face when relocating. Born in the UK and raised in New Zealand, Fordham moved to Dubai in 2008 to step outside his “comfort zone and work in a more multicultural and dynamic career space”. He spent decades in event and project management before pivoting into an entirely new kind of logistical operation. Today, he has become the go-to…

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Leading universities and research institutions from around the world have entered the scientific review phase of the Faya Research Grant Programme, marking a key milestone in advancing research at the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Property. The programme comprises two main parts: long-term research grants, which support multi-year scientific projects centred on in-depth fieldwork, analysis, and data generation; and short-term research grants, which fund one-year studies to address targeted research questions, test innovative methodologies, and contribute specialised insights to the site’s broader scientific framework. The evaluation process is led by the Faya World Heritage Scientific…

Riyadh — HPE  today announced that Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, is using a self-driving networking designed by HPE as its foundational network architecture for the large-scale expansion of its resorts. The new agile, future-ready network, featuring secure, AI-native switching and Wi-Fi, helps RSG scale efficiently while maintaining sustainability, operational excellence, and premium digital engagement for visitors.  Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and supported by significant investment in tourism infrastructure, RSG’s current destinations are expected to add $8.79 billion annually to Saudi Arabia’s economy and create 120,000 jobs when fully complete. To support this, RSG requires a secure, seamless, Wi-Fi-centric guest experience across a significantly expanded footprint. Its foundational network architecture, built on HPE Aruba Networking, enables intelligent, secure, always-on…

RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) launched a new set of training programs under its “Hadaf for Leadership” initiative, aimed at empowering national talent and enhancing readiness to lead economic transformation in support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The programs are being implemented in partnership with ESCP Business School in Paris. The first cohort started in Riyadh and will run for three months using an integrated training model that combines in-person instruction, distance learning, and practical workplace application to maximize impact and improve outcomes.The initiative aims to develop national leaders with advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and effective decision-making…