Articles curated and written by students of Sunmarke School and Regent International School | | | | |
Why France May Restrict Ultra Fast Fashion
The environmental impact of fast fashion brands has been well documented. But what makes the issue a bit more complicated is the difference between fast and ultra-fast fashion, the latter being way more harmful to the environment. France, the fashion capital of the world, is waking up to the threat and has decided to regulate fast fashion. In other words, it’s tough days ahead for Temu and Shein. This is how they plan to curb the rise of these brands. (Psst: China won’t like it!).
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Regent Students’ Impressive Stage Performance
There is something special about watching students take the stage and give their all for a heartwarming performance. Regent students did just that recently. From the confident harmonies of the Secondary Chamber Choir and Regent Rising Voices to the powerful melodies of the Primary Orchestra, it was a performance that moved parents and teachers alike.
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The Latest Edition of Think and Thrive at Sunmarke
Sunmarke hosted another insightful Think and Thrive session with four guest speakers, Rasna Al Khamis, Lachlan Kitchen, Maitha Alawadi and Malika Singh. The session, which brought together these regional changemakers and students on one platform, sparked meaningful conversations on sustainability, media and entertainment.
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How the University of Edinburgh’s New Supercomputer Will Revolutionise the World
Contributed by Sandiaga,
Year 9, Sunmarke School
The UK’s next national supercomputer is getting ready. The University of Edinburgh will embark on this ambitious project after it secured a staggering £750 million budget from the government. The Supercomputer, designed to handle large graphical analyses, data representations and graphs, is highly sought for its wide range abilities from enhancing research in medicine to forming complex atmospheric simulations and countering climate change implications. Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh believes the significant investment will have a profoundly positive impact on the UK’s global standing. Read more on how the supercomputer will revolutionise technology!
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Meet Blaise Metrewli, the First Female Chief of MI6
History has been made at one of the top intelligence services in the world. The UK’s top Secret Intelligence Service MI6 will be led by a woman for the very first time in its 116 year old history. Blaise Metrewli currently heads the technology and innovation division but in her new role, her department’s task is to keep the country safe from terrorism and threats from hostile states - just what James Bond and Ethan Hunt love doing. Read more about this remarkable lady who has one of the toughest jobs in the world!
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What does the Air India Crash Mean for Boeing?
Boeing has had a long troubled phase with technical issues, workers’ strikes and safety crises. However, the devastating air crash in India of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner a few days ago has once again brought the spotlight on air safety and more importantly, Boeing’s track record. While the investigations are still on and the world waits for clues that may unravel what went wrong, will the company that has a near monopoly on the skies be under the scanner again?
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Driverless Vehicles To Soon Become a Reality in Dubai
Dubai has been taking consistent steps towards setting new standards in mobility and sustainable travel. And in a huge development in this regard, the city is all set to conduct trial runs of autonomous vehicles. While Abu Dhabi has already got a head start in this realm, Dubai is fast catching up. So does that mean you can soon Uber a self-driving taxi to take you places? Click here to know more!
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Dubai Chocolate Has a New Flavour
It is undoubtedly the food success story of the decade. The craze for the Dubai Chocolate - the pistachio and kunafa filled goodness that took our over feeds two years ago and has still not left it - is far from over. With plenty of dupes doing the rounds, the OG chocolatier, Fix Dessert Chocolatier, has upped the ante and launched a new flavour. This one has mango, passionfruit and popping candy! Take a look and place your order right away!
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The Exciting Gadget That Google, Meta and Snap Are Betting On
In the tech world, if one company comes up with something brilliant, the other tries to better it. Rarely do companies agree on the use, design and value of a device. But after a long time there seems to be a product that Google, Meta and Snap are all unanimously thrilled about. We are talking about ‘Smart Glasses’ that these companies believe are the next big thing in tech. Though not new, the difference is that these glasses now come powered by AI, enhancing their appeal and sophistication. Would you buy it? Read this feature and decide.
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How to Choose the Right Laptop
Too many choices, too many brands and too many functions! When you go laptop shopping, the options often leave you confused even if you know exactly what you need in your device. Sometimes even navigating a manufacturer’s website can be an exercise in frustration. Your life would be far easier if you understand the jargon and the components that may help you in making the right choice. Here then is a complete guide to purchasing a laptop that serves your purpose the best - from operating systems to CPUs to Graphics card, your laptop buy is sorted!
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Google Imagen
Google Imagen is a cutting-edge text-to-image generator that excels in producing highly detailed, fast-rendering visuals across a variety of styles and languages. Ideal for designers, marketers and creative teams, it offers precise control over prompts and edits, making it a powerful tool for generating both photo-realistic and stylised images. Where it truly shines is in its ability to refine images with step-by-step edits, dramatically accelerating creative workflows.
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Sudowrite
Sudowrite is a fiction-focused AI writing assistant designed to support novelists and creative writers. With features like ‘Describe’ for vivid imagery, ‘Brainstorm’ for fresh plot ideas and ‘Expand’ for developing rough outlines into full scenes, it helps overcome writer’s block. Sudowrite is tailored exclusively for storytelling, offering tools to improve dialogue, character development, and pacing, making it ideal for anyone working on novels, short stories or other creative projects.
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Was the 2025 edition of the French Open One of the Best Ever?
It was the longest title clash in the professional era and a game that tennis fans can’t stop raving about. The way Carlos Alcaraz rallied and defeated Jannik Sinner in a scintillating never-ending match of wits and skill, has rightly earned him the title of ‘Prince of Clay’. Putting his heartbreaking defeat behind him, Sinners is now preparing for Wimbledon and needless to say, the excitement is high. And talking of Wimbledon, guess the prize money the winners will walk away with!
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Watch Out for F1, the Summer’s Most Anticipated Movie
Movie buffs, if you have been disappointed with the offerings at the cinemas of late, here’s the good news. Brad Pitt might just be the answer to your movie woes as he gears up to release F1, which is already being touted as one of the greatest racing films ever made. The fact that it’s shot in Abu Dhabi (at Yas Marina) makes it all the more exciting. Read this feature to know exactly how the movie was made and we bet you’ll be buying the tickets on the first day, first show!
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What is Kensho, the Practice of Seeing Your True Nature?
Ever feel like your world needs a jolt? As if something deep within is calling for a shift? This feeling often points to a need for clarity, growth or a fresh perspective. In Zen Buddhism, the first glimpse of enlightenment is known as kensho, which means “seeing one’s true nature.” But what does that really entail and how can you experience it ? Click here for answers.
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