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<image:caption><![CDATA[ "Presence is not just physical, it is the quality of attention," said Shalabi.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ "I have been overwhelmed by the number of people who want to give, individuals reaching out to volunteer their time, professionals who want to join the platform as companions, people from all walks of life who have seen a parent or grandparent go through loneliness and want to do something about it," shared Shalabi.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Sawsan Shalabi, founder of Rafeeq Connect ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ This satellite image provided by European Space Agency shows an apparent oil spill in the Arabian Gulf off the western side of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude oil export terminal. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor offshore as a small motorboat passes in the foreground, in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Stream while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group PJSC, will inaugurate Edufair as the chief guest]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Dr Eesa Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Clint Khan, Director, Y-Axis]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Students interact with university staff at a past edition of GN Edufair Dubai]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ In 2017, the UAE introduced a mandatory child seat law. Now, nine years later, a new survey reveals persistent gaps in ownership and consistent usage, with some parents citing confidence in their driving abilities as a reason for not buckling up their children.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Temperatures are expected to range between 33°C and 38°C in coastal and island areas, while internal regions could see highs between 37°C and 43°C. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Messi about the iconic rivalry ]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/world-adds-89-ultra-rich-people-a-day-despite-market-uncertainty-1.500529624</loc>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The wealthy are broadening their investment horizons beyond traditional assets.]]></image:caption>
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