OpenAI has signed a lease on an 88,500 sq ft King’s Cross office with capacity for 544 staff, signalling plans to more than double its UK workforce even after scrapping its Tyneside data centre project. Read more: OpenAI doubles down on London with first permanent office despite Stargate U-turn
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CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses seek skills like pattern recognition and problem solving. Read more: Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
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Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read more: Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
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UK employers will receive £3,000 grants to hire unemployed 18–24 year-olds under new government plans to tackle rising youth unemployment affecting nearly one million young people. Read more: Government offers £3,000 incentive for firms to hire unemployed young people
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While rivals chase global scale with standardised models, Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group, takes a different approach, building city by city based on what people actually need The post Daniil Shuleyko on how Yango Group is building an operating system for the city appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The brand that sells 23 bags every minute is doubling down on physical retail, playful design and products built to last The post Domitille Parent on how Kipling is winning back hearts in the region appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Poor communication is affecting your business. And often, it’s leadership that needs to take the hardest look in the mirror. We see it everywhere: overly complicated visions, internal structures that hinder diverse communication styles, and executive egos that override emotional intelligence. The result? Resentment, high turnover, and an increased error quota. Communication is the literal […]
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$39 million raised through Zakat and Sadaqah contributions to UNHCR in 2025, with 60% of donations from MENA-based donors Donations enabled UNHCR to reach the lives of one million people across 25 countries UNHCR launches new campaign encouraging people to give during the Holy Month of Ramadan to help overcome devastating global funding cuts Dubai, UAE, Monday 16th February – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched its 8th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report, spotlighting the crucial role Zakat and Sadaqah contributions increasingly play in delivering lifechanging assistance to refugees and internally displaced people amidst a
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Dubai, UAE — The Monk, a chain of restaurants in Dubai, has unveiled a powerful public awareness film supporting the Dubai Government’s plastic ban directive—remarkably led by People of Determination, making it the first initiative of its kind in the UAE. The film anchors SHARE TO CARE by The Monk, a movement that unites sustainability, inclusion, and community action. Written and directed by Binesh Babu Panicker, the film titled “Raising Awareness with Rising Spirits” places People of Determination at the forefront of environmental advocacy. “This film proves that when the most inspiring voices lead the mess
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A quick, painless test helps people take preventive action before a cardiac emergency 22 January 2026; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE- Heart attacks are no longer confined to a particular age group or lifestyle and increasingly, they strike without warning. Many people who suffer a cardiac event have never experienced symptoms beforehand, leaving little time to react. Cardiologists say this is precisely why the conversation around heart health needs to change from reacting to emergencies to preventing them altogether. Cardiac specialists at RAK Hospital are urging individuals to take a proactive approach through Coronary Calcium Scoring, a quick,
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