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February 8, 2026

25
Jan

GLMC 2026 Opens Tomorrow in Riyadh Under Royal Patronage

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Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Riyadh will host tomorrow the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). The conference will be held under the theme “Future in Progress,” with high-level participation from decision-makers, thought leaders, and experts from around the world.Minister of […]

25
Jan

Miami to host Zayed Charity Run 2026

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Miami is preparing to host the 18th edition of the Zayed Charity Run – Miami 2026, scheduled to take place on 31st January in Coconut Grove, marking the first international stop of the initiative this year. Miami will be followed by Budapest, Hungary, in May, reflecting the expanding global reach of the run and its […]

25
Jan

World is short of nearly a million midwives

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A global shortage of nearly a million midwives is leaving pregnant women without the basic care needed to prevent harm, including the deaths of mothers and babies, according to new research. Almost half the shortage was in Africa, where nine in 10 women lived in a country without enough midwives, the researchers said. Anna af […]

25
Jan

Toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful

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The first UK government guidance on young children’s use of tablets, smartphones and other screens, expected in April, cannot come soon enough. The laissez-faire approach to the boom in social media, handheld devices and other digital technology was arguably nowhere less suitable than when such machines were placed in front of babies. The Department for […]

25
Jan

Valentino obituary

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After Valentino Garavani retired in 2008 from a fashion world in which the meaning of luxury had changed, his half-century of couture creation was marked with exhibitions. The one at Somerset House in London in 2012, Valentino: Master of Couture, displayed more than a hundred of his outfits within close peering range, each with a card […]

23
Jan

Over 2,000 residents become homeowners

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Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months and driving more than AED3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). […]

23
Jan

Middlesex University-owner eyes bigger growth in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia-listed Almasar Alshamil Education has unveiled plans to expand its special needs education network across Saudi Arabia and bring international universities into the Kingdom, as it accelerates regional growth following its Tadawul listing. The company said its 2026 agenda centres on scaling physical infrastructure, broadening academic offerings, and deepening partnerships across Saudi Arabia and […]

23
Jan

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ gets nominated for Oscar

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Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars, the Red Sea Film Foundation announced on Instagram. The film, supported by Red Sea’s fund and backed by Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix a, tells the harrowing story of Hind Rajab Hamada, who […]

23
Jan

When can we see Messi again?

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Lionel Messi’s return to competitive football in 2026 is imminent, with Inter Miami and Argentina offering multiple opportunities for fans to witness the Argentine legend in action. After an extraordinary 2025 season that cemented his legacy in Major League Soccer, Messi is set for an even more demanding year ahead. Historic 2025 season behind him […]

22
Jan

Two major parks planned in Riyadh

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Authorities in the Saudi capital have unveiled plans to develop two expansive public parks covering more than 310,000 square metres as part of a broader push to increase green spaces across the city. The Riyadh Region Municipality confirmed on Wednesday that the new developments will be situated in the eastern and southern districts of the […]

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GLMC 2026 Opens Tomorrow in Riyadh Under Royal Patronage

Miami to host Zayed Charity Run 2026

World is short of nearly a million midwives

Toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful

Valentino obituary

Over 2,000 residents become homeowners

Middlesex University-owner eyes bigger growth in Saudi Arabia

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ gets nominated for Oscar

When can we see Messi again?

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