Lulu Retail to open 50 new stores across Middle East: Hundreds of jobs up for grabs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain

Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy that will see the company open 50 new stores across the Gulf region between 2026 and 2028, a move expected to reshape regional retail dynamics and create hundreds of new jobs in coming years. The announcement comes as Lulu reported record…

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Global cues, AI disruption fears to steer markets this week: Analysts

Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate stock market sentiment in the coming week, analysts said, even as investors remain cautious amid persistent volatility.Trading activity of foreign investors and movements in the domestic currency are also expected to influence market direction. Focus on US data, fed outlook…

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US colleges confront a reading reckoning as professors warn of deepening Gen Z literacy gaps

College classrooms across the US are confronting an uncomfortable question: What happens when students arrive at university unable to handle the reading expected of them?Professors say this is no longer an occasional concern. It is becoming routine. As first reported by The Mirror US, some faculty members argue that Gen Z’s reading abilities have weakened…

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Emotional connections to game characters may play a role in how people think about starting a family, study finds

Low birth rates are no longer a private choice. They have become a social concern across many countries. In China, surveys show that fertility intentions among adults aged 18 to 35 remain low. Researchers now suggest that digital life may shape this shift. A recent study explored a link: emotional attachment to game characters and…

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Purr-manent resident: Larry the cat marks 15 years at Downing Street as Britain’s political top cat

In a political landscape often defined by upheaval and leadership churn, one resident of 10 Downing Street has remained a constant. Larry, the British government’s official Chief Mouser, marked 15 years in the role on Sunday, becoming one of the most enduring figures associated with the prime minister’s residence.First adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats…

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Railways rolls out tech-enabled onboard cleaning reform for long distance trains

The railway ministry on Saturday launched a reform to improve cleanliness on long-distance trains by deploying tech-enabled professional teams onboard.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all coaches, including general class, will now be cleaned as and when required during the journey.Under the existing Clean Train Station scheme, trains are cleaned at designated stations en route. Under…

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