Right now, in the Middle East, there’s a noticeable shift in how brands are communicating. Ongoing regional developments have made some businesses cautious. In some cases, PR activity has stopped altogether as brands wait for the “right time” to speak again. And in that environment, something unexpected is happening. For a moment, I thought we had built the perfect machine. The team was firing. Stories were landing. Press releases were getting picked up across multiple platforms. It felt like everything we were putting out was gaining traction — quickly and consistently. Naturally, I thought: this is what happens when you…
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ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, has reported that total transaction value reached AED66 billion representing a 160.7 percent increase across 13,518 deals in the first quarter of 2026 in the emirate, compared to AED25.31 billion from 6,896 transactions in the same period of 2025. Sales and purchases totalled AED50.97 billion through 8,940 transactions, reflecting a 228.6 percent increase in value and a 134 percent rise in volume compared to Q1 2025. Mortgage transactions also reached AED15.03 billion through 4,578 transactions,…
SHARJAH, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah has achieved a striking rise in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, strengthening its standing both in the UAE and internationally. The ranking placed 20 University of Sharjah subjects on the global list, with many advancing compared with last year, while several disciplines also climbed to prominent positions among UAE universities, underscoring steady improvement across the University’s academic offerings. Several subjects secured advanced global positions. For example, petroleum engineering ranked in the 51 to 100 band worldwide, dentistry in the 51 to 150 band, while pharmacy and pharmacology,…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth Holding PJSC announced that shareholders approved a cash dividend of AED600 million for the financial year ending 31st December 2025 at its Annual General Assembly (AGM) held recently. The approved dividend, equivalent to approximately 30 percent of net profit, reflects the group’s strong financial performance and continued commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder returns. The dividend will be distributed in two equal installments of approximately AED300 million, on or before 2nd May 2026 and 31st August 2026. In FY2025, PureHealth reported revenue of AED27.3 billion, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 16.1…
Parents are not expected to act as teachers during distance learning, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has said in a new guide, stressing that schools remain responsible for teaching, planning and delivering lessons, monitoring progress, and supporting students. In a new parent guide to support distance learning in Dubai, the education regulator positions families as enablers at home, helping children stay connected, follow routines and remain engaged, while keeping expectations realistic and manageable. The guide also stresses the importance of clear communication between home and school, and offers practical steps parents can take to minimise confusion, address issues…
You’re tracking your sleep score, taking supplements, dimming the lights early, and still waking up tired. Welcome to sleepmaxxing. The trend, which has been gaining traction online, encourages people to optimise every part of their sleep, from strict routines and blackout environments to wearable trackers and recovery scores. But while it promises better rest, experts say it may be doing the opposite for some. When sleep becomes another task According to Dr Rita Figueiredo, licensed psychologist and managing director at Peninsula Psychology, sleep is often the first place where stress begins to show, even in people who appear to be…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers from the telecommunications, technology, policy, and investment sectors, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and strengthened partnerships across the industry. The summit was held in strategic collaboration with Huawei and under the principal patronage of the Telecommunications and…
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has submitted a proposal to the Pakistan government to make the membership compulsory with the body, with a fee of Rs10,000 (around Dh130). “I believe all overseas Pakistanis should compulsorily be members of the OPF. If they all become members of the Foundation, then we can serve them better because we will have finances,” Syed Qamar Raza, chairman of OPF, told Khaleej Times in an interview. “We have got the proposal approved from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. It is to be approved by the prime minister. The fee is Rs10,000…
Abu Dhabi’s newly opened biobank is expanding beyond traditional blood and DNA collection to include a wide range of biological materials, from eye samples to fertility and IVF-related tissues, as part of a broader push towards predictive and preventive healthcare. Officials said the facility, launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, is designed to collect, store and analyse diverse human samples to better understand disease patterns and improve health outcomes across the population. “The Abu Dhabi Biobank can store a wide range of samples, including cord blood, stem cells, eye samples, fertility and IVF materials, as…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through data and artificial intelligence, where integrated systems and unified data work intelligently to create a more seamless, proactive, and secure living experience. H.H.’s remarks came during his visit to Digital Dubai, where he affirmed that the initiatives…