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The region’s interest in the forum is reflected in the composition of its delegations. In previous seasons, the MENA region was represented by speakers from Jordan, Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco and the UAE – including association leaders, designers, fashion business representatives and professors, for whom Moscow became a gateway to new dynamic markets. The upcoming season will feature Khulood Khoory, Director of Design Department at Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Susan Sabet, Board Member and Secretary General of Egypt Fashion Week, Hind Joudar, CEO of Maroc Fashion Week, Senan Kamel, Founder and CEO of Baghdad Fashion Week and Head of Baghdad Organization for Arts and Culture (Iraq), as well as Shirene Rifai, Founder and CEO of Jordan Fashion Week.

The School of Cyber Defense Competition 2026, organized by Tech Firm Technology LLC in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center, invites UAE university students to participate in a team-based format focusing on real-world cyber challenges. The competition, culminating in a live final at GISEC Global 2026, offers a prize pool of AED 20,000 and emphasizes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. With industrial partners and mentorship opportunities, the competition aims to develop the UAE’s next generation of cybersecurity talent. For registration and details, visit https://scd.techfirm.ae/.

Students pursuing the Thumbay International pathway MD Program will also benefit from the newly launched Thumbay–UMFST International Residency Pathway, developed in collaboration with the George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș (UMFST), a leading Romanian public university. Eligible MD graduates of the Thumbay International Pathway Program will receive priority consideration for this residency pathway, creating a guided route from pre-clinical education in Ajman to medical specialisation in Europe.

The UAE presents some of the most demanding conditions for home air conditioning anywhere in the world. With summer temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C and sustained heat that places continuous pressure on cooling systems, UAE households, particularly those in villas and larger residential properties, require equipment that is built for local realities, not simply rated for them. The VoxIN JetMax has been designed with precisely these conditions in mind.

Under the agreement executed with media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, participating restaurant locations will launch three limited-time personal pizzas inspired by iconic characters from the feature film. The promotional menu features the Space Ranger Roni topped with double pepperoni, the Sheriff’s Round Up featuring barbecue sauce and grilled chicken, and Reach for the Pie topped with Italian sausage and banana peppers. Additionally, locations in the United States will introduce a custom Rootin’ Tootin’ Ranch Dip cup. The campaign includes collectible character items featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, available alongside eligible menu purchases across 43 participating global territories.

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Delays happen. Technical faults happen. Aircraft sometimes return to their point of departure for legitimate safety reasons, and no responsible passenger would ask a captain to compromise safety merely to protect a timetable. But safety cannot become a catch-all alibi for everything that follows. It may explain the return to Dubai. It does not explain the confusion, indecision, deteriorating hygiene or gradual abandonment of families with infants, elderly travellers and passengers with onward connections. What followed was not merely a disruption. It was neglect with a flight number.