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Will Oil Prices Stabilise?
After being consistently high, oil prices settled down to a four-year low. The reason? The US-China tariff war and OPEC’s decision to increase output. While the current slump is expected to hit some oil-dependent nations in the Middle East, one country in particular is likely to take a bigger hit - Saudi Arabia that has ambitious development plans to move away from an oil-based economy. Find out the impact on the Kingdom by clicking this link.
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What to Avoid in a Resume
Your resume is only the first step (of several) while hunting for the perfect job. Research says you just have 4.7 seconds to impress a hiring manager with your resume. So what can you do in that time? Ensure that your CV stands out from that of others’ by adding some crucial points. More importantly, know what to avoid - be it terrible design, oversharing personal details or employment gaps. Check out these seven resume faux pas and ways to get past them.
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Session on Exam Stress Management at Regent
If you are worried about the stress examinations cause your child, sign up for an insightful Wisdom Wednesday session at Regent on ‘Managing stress and anxiety before and after exams.’ Leonie Mitchell-Holness, Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion, Lindi Nhalpo, Counselling Psychologist and Anna Fahy, Cognitive Behaviour therapist will share some useful tips on helping your child cope and thrive despite the stress that exams bring.
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Sunmarke Students’ Racing Glory
Sunmarke’s ‘recent F1 in Schools Race Day’ saw an interesting showcase of innovation, teamwork and forward-thinking in action. As part of the dynamic ECA and Elective programme, students didn’t just build and race miniature F1 cars, they also engineered solutions, presented business plans and planned marketing strategies. The entire exercise was a great experience in gaining real-world skills that fuel success far beyond the track.
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The Weird Wind that Can Supercharge Heatwaves and Wildfire
Contributed by Fares
Year 9, Sunmarke School
The impact of the January windstorm named “Santa Ana” during which winds reaching up to 100mph (160 km/h) swept over Southern California, is still being felt. Described by the National Weather Service (NWS) as “life threatening”, the storm fanned flames that were spotted on the mountain sides to the west of Los Angeles turning into a fast-moving force that caused massive destruction and forced roughly 30,000 residents to evacuate. We have seen such episodes in the past even in very cool areas such as Antarctica in 2018. Named the “Föhn effect”, the winds back then were massively blamed for the forcing of a large volume of ice away from the coast of Greenland. Want to know more about it, click here
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100 Days Of Donald Trump: What His Report Card Says
Can we call it the most chaotic 100 days ever? Donald Trump literally upended the world with his unpredictable tariff regime and deporations, but now the verdict for his first 100 days is out: the President’s approval ratings have plummeted drastically! Experts note that he has brought the economy to its brink but while he remains defiant, what comes next? This feature gives an indication of what the next 100 days are likely to be!
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Canada Has a New Prime Minister. Can He Stand Up to the US?
Canada has had a few interesting months. Justin Trudeau was forced to step down and his Liberal party’s shine was waning. But then came the big surprise! Donald Trump’s tariffs and threat to annex Canada threw up a new hero - Mark Carney, former Central Bank head, who took over as interim PM. He vowed to fight the US, united Canada and carried out a successful election campaign on the back of anti-Trump statements. Carney is officially now the PM with his Liberal Party, beating the conservatives. Perhaps he should send the US President a ‘Thank you’ note!
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The Dubai Attractions That Will be Open in Summer
Bad news on the weather front. It’s time to slowly bid goodbye to a wonderful winter and say a reluctant hello to scorching heat. With temperatures expected to rise to 50 degrees, we are already making a list of how to stay cool during summers. Unfortunately, Dubai Garden glow - one of the city’s most beloved family attractions - is closing down but thankfully there are other venues that will help you tide over summer. Here’s the list.
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You May No Longer Need the Emirates ID. Here’s Why
The Emirates ID has long been the most important document you needed to carry for accessing most of the important services but here’s some amazing news. In the near future, if you forget your ID or misplace it, worry not. Your face will be enough to see you through! In another groundbreaking development, the UAE is all set to launch a digital ID system using facial recognition. Wondering how this works? Click here.
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Review: Motorola’s New AI-powered Razr Flip Phones
Motorola has unveiled its latest Razr flip phones - the Razr, Razr Plus, and Razr Ultra - infused with AI features from Perplexity, Meta, Microsoft and Google, making them the first devices with Perplexity’s AI app preinstalled. Launching May 15, the phones blend multiple AI models to deliver features like screen analysis, notification summaries and voice-free AI activation. In a market heating up with competition and regulatory tension, can Motorola’s new Razrs redefine what a smart flip phone can do?
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The Best Smartphones to Choose From
Smartphones are basically the remote controls for our lives — whether you're texting your bestie, sealing a big deal or getting sucked into a TikTok rabbit hole. Since your phone is the gadget you’ll probably spend the most time with, choosing the right one to stick by your side for years is a pretty big deal. But with shiny new models dropping every other month, picking “the one” can feel overwhelming. Check out this latest expert guide from Apple, Google, Samsung (and more). May you find your best match!
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HubSpot Breeze
HubSpot Breeze is an AI tool that automates tasks for marketers, sales reps and customer service agents, boosting productivity. It handles tasks like writing emails and social captions, generating website pages, summarising CRM data and more through specialized AI assistants that cater to specific departments and functions.
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SEOWind
SEOWind is an AI tool specifically designed for SEO content creation. It analyses top-ranking content for a given search term, providing insights like competitor analysis, content structure, and recommended word count, headings and images. SEOWind then generates a draft based on a customisable brief, allowing users to edit and finalise the content.
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Can Wrexham’s Premier League Dream Come True?
After sealing a historic promotion to the Championship, Wrexham’s co-owner Rob McElhenney made it clear: "Not. Done. Yet." In just four years, McElhenney and actor Ryan Reynolds have propelled the once-struggling club from the fifth tier to within touching distance of the Premier League — a goal that once drew laughter but now feels within reach. With new rivals like Leicester City and Southampton ahead, the question lingers: can Wrexham pull off another fairytale climb? Here’s a frank analysis of Wrexham’s chances.
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Kim Kardashian May Testify in Robbery Trial
Reality show superstar Kim Kardashian will don a new role - that of a witness in the infamous Paris robbery case of 2016 when she was robbed by a group, now known as the ‘Grandpa gang’. Kim lost millions in the heist and the case dragged on with the law catching up on the group. Now, it has finally reached the courts and the captured men will stand trial with Kim expected to testify. We’re sure it will make its way to television or streaming soon!
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Tips for an Introvert to Build Meaningful Connections
Shy and Introverted? Making friends or socialising can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With the right approach and mindset, you can build meaningful connections and friendships that bring joy and fulfillment to your life. Dive into this useful feature and discover how you can make friendships and build connections.
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