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Big Tech Takes a Hit: What Has Investors Worried?
Technology companies have enjoyed huge excitement around artificial intelligence, but investors are now starting to ask some tougher questions. Concerns about the amount of money being spent on AI chips, data centres and other technology have caused sudden changes in the stock market. Some of the biggest names linked to the AI boom have felt the pressure as investors rethink what could happen next.
| | | Meet the Women Investing in Europe’s Future | | Behind many successful startups are investors who believe in an idea before it becomes big. Across Europe, more women business angels are helping young technology companies get the support they need to grow. These investors offer more than money, as many also share their experience, advice and connections with the founders they support. This article introduces 50 women who are helping shape Europe’s startup and technology scene in different ways. Take a closer look at the investors supporting new ideas and helping the next generation of businesses move forward. | | Regent’s Think & Thrive: Turning Ideas into Opportunities | | |
Regent students engaged in an inspiring Think & Thrive session with Ivana Brnovic Ogbu, Founder & CEO of TryNex Learning and Co-Founder of Fitch Technologies, and Sébastien Coquet, Co-Founder of Yalla BB.
Through meaningful discussions on global affairs, entrepreneurship and business innovation, students asked thought-provoking questions, shared their own business ideas and explored opportunities for future collaborations. The session highlighted how connecting students with industry leaders can turn classroom learning into real-world opportunities, building confidence, curiosity and future-ready skills.
| | | Sunmarke Girls Make History in Barcelona | | Sunmarke School’s U16 Girls Football Team returned from the World School Games Barcelona 2026 as proud silver medallists. The team enjoyed an incredible tournament, securing four wins and scoring an impressive 23 goals on their way to the final. Representing the UAE, the players showed outstanding skill, teamwork and determination against strong international competition. Their achievement marks another proud moment for Sunmarke School and the Fortes Pro Sports Academy. Congratulations to every player and coach on a fantastic performance and a memorable milestone for the team. | | | Jumeriah Nurseries' Mess Fest Open Day is Back! | | |
Roll up your sleeves and join us for our favourite annual event! Jumeirah Nurseries invites families with children aged 45 days to 6 years to a special Family Open Day filled with messy play, sensory experiences, and unforgettable fun. If you're exploring nursery options for your child, this is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, meet our educators, tour our nurseries, and discover how children learn through play.
Saturday, 21 November 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Locations:
The Greens • Al Safa • Downtown • JVT • Ghoroob • Villanova • Ibn Battuta • JBR • Palm Jumeirah • Al Mamsha
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The Martian Meteorite Hiding Secrets of the Past
A strange rock discovered in the Sahara Desert has turned out to be a very rare piece of Mars. Scientists believe the meteorite formed more than 4.1 billion years ago, making it an exciting window into the planet’s early history. By studying its minerals and chemical makeup, researchers can learn more about how Mars formed and changed over time. The rock also carries signs that water once interacted with the Martian surface, adding another clue to the mystery of the Red Planet’s past. Discover what this ancient meteorite could reveal about a very different Mars billions of years ago.
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Can China’s Green Technology Help Fight Climate Change?
Clean technology is becoming an important part of the world’s move towards a greener future. China is producing and exporting huge amounts of solar panels, electric vehicles, batteries and other technologies to countries around the world. By making some of these products cheaper and easier to access, developing countries are finding new ways to move towards cleaner energy. However, China is also one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters, which makes its role in the climate challenge more complicated. Take a closer look at how China’s growing clean-tech industry could influence the global fight against climate change.
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A Greener Way to Keep Dubai Clean
Dubai is taking another step towards becoming a cleaner and more sustainable city with the introduction of its first fully electric waste collection truck. The new vehicle is designed to reduce pollution while making waste collection safer and more efficient. It can travel long distances on a single charge and is also equipped with smart cameras and an electric waste compactor to support daily operations. This shows how technology can be used in simple but important ways to improve city services and protect the environment at the same time. Explore how this new electric truck is helping Dubai move towards a greener way of managing waste.
By Year 10 Student, Saku
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Sharjah Opens the Door to Stories From Around the World
The Sharjah International Book Fair has returned with books, stories and ideas from countries across the world. Visitors can explore everything from rare manuscripts and translated novels to children’s books and manga. The fair also gives young writers, international authors and publishers the chance to share their work with new readers. With workshops, performances and cultural activities taking place throughout the event, there is plenty to discover beyond the bookshelves. Explore how Sharjah is bringing different cultures, languages and generations together through the power of stories.
| | | Amazon’s Next Big Idea Could Walk Around Your Home | | Amazon is taking another step into home robotics by building a new team focused on creating robots that can work safely around families. The company has also brought Fauna Robotics, the maker of a small humanoid robot called Sprout, into its growing robotics plans. Unlike factory robots, home robots have to deal with pets, stairs, furniture and spaces that are constantly changing. Amazon has not yet revealed exactly what its next home robot will look like or when people might be able to use one. Find out how this new project could bring robots closer to becoming part of everyday life. | | |
Who Is Winning the Global Computing Skills Race?
Computing today is about much more than simply knowing how to use a laptop or an app. A new global ranking looks at how well 15-year-old students can solve problems using logic, modelling and computational thinking. Some countries are performing far ahead of others, with many Asian education systems appearing near the top of the list. The results also show that having strong internet access does not always mean students will automatically have stronger computing skills.
| | | | AI RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK | | AI Tools to make life easier | | |
Wispr Flow
Wispr Flow is one of the simplest productivity tools on this list: you speak naturally and it turns your speech into clean, formatted writing inside almost any app. It removes filler words and handles punctuation and corrections, making it useful for emails, WhatsApp messages, documents and AI prompts. It now also includes an AI meeting notetaker, supports 100+ languages, works on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android, and has a free tier with no credit card required. Wispr Flow Help Center. Its 2026 updates also added features that can rewrite highlighted text with AI and turn rough dictation into better AI prompts.
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Tana
Tana is harder to describe because it combines notes, tasks, meetings and AI. You can speak ideas into it, have conversations with its AI, search your notes in normal language and ask it to create or update documents. One of its more unusual 2026 additions is a voice agent that can work on several requests while a meeting is still happening—for example, finding related notes or drafting a document while you continue talking. It is useful for organising school/work projects, voice notes, brainstorming, task lists and keeping related information connected.
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Old Trafford Sees a Premier League Thriller
Manchester United and Aston Villa played out an incredible 4-4 draw in a Premier League match full of drama. United found themselves under pressure early on, but fought back strongly to stay in the game. Both teams kept creating chances, with the score changing several times as the match went on. Even near the end, there was still time for more excitement in a game that never really slowed down.
Read on to find out how the eight-goal thriller unfolded at Old Trafford and what the result means for both sides.
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The Stranger Things Universe Is Getting Bigger
The world of Stranger Things is growing again, with Netflix preparing a new live-action prequel that will take fans beyond the story they already know. Called Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, the series is expected to explore a different setting, a new group of characters and events that happened long before the original story in Hawkins. This gives the creators a chance to reveal more about the strange and mysterious world that has made the franchise so popular. Explore what has been revealed so far and find out what this new story could bring to the franchise.
By Year 10 student Rianna
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Give Your Heart a Healthier Plate This Season
Eating for a healthy heart does not have to mean giving up flavour or variety. This collection brings together seasonal vegetables in soups, salads, bowls and simple side dishes that are easy to enjoy. Many of the recipes use ingredients such as squash, cabbage, green beans and Brussels sprouts while keeping saturated fat and sodium lower. It is a useful reminder that small changes to everyday meals can still make a difference to a balanced diet. Check out these heart-friendly recipes and discover new ways to make seasonal vegetables part of your meals.
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