Weekly Roundup: Celebrating Milestones and Innovations in the UAE
This week, we celebrate milestones and innovations in the UAE, from the 125th anniversary of SABIS to the launch of a new interior landscaping project in Dubai.
SABIS Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence
SABIS, a renowned educational institution, celebrated its 125th anniversary in Abu Dhabi. Founded in 1886 in Choueifat, Lebanon, SABIS has grown to operate close to 70 educational organizations with over 70,000 students. The celebration featured a presentation of the history of SABIS, dances, speeches, and a cake-cutting ceremony.
“The SABIS approach is unique, where students are assessed several times a week, mostly using computerized tests, to discover gaps in knowledge. Students can be re-taught what they do not know before new material is taught.” - SABIS
BurJuman Shopping Centre to Get a Green Makeover
Planters, the UAE’s first interior landscaping company, has been contracted to landscape the interior of the new BurJuman Shopping Centre in Bur Dubai. The project will feature live trees as tall as 6.5 meters in height, including the ancient Olea Europaea and the exotic Veitchia merrillii palm.
“The sophisticated shopping experience which BurJuman already offers will be further enhanced by the experience of walking through the most exotically planned interior of a shopping mall in the Emirates.” - Jonathan Pardoe, General Manager of Planters
Gyms in UAE Warned Against Selling Muscle-Building Hormones
The municipality has warned gyms and fitness centers in the UAE against selling muscle-building hormones and other unauthorized health products. The move aims to protect public health and ensure that gyms operate within the law.
Dubai Customs Foils Smuggling of Black Magic Items
Dubai Customs has seized nearly 10,000 articles associated with witchcraft and sorcery, highlighting the need for vigilance against illegal activities.
Dubai Land Department Partners with Etisalat for Ejari System
The Dubai Land Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with Etisalat to implement the Ejari system and Real Estate Blockchain technology. The partnership aims to provide smart government standards and facilitate customer procedures.
These are just a few of the exciting developments that took place in the UAE this week. Stay tuned for more updates and innovations from the region!
