When 17-year-old Maryam Al Madani learnt she had been selected to represent the UAE at the Special Olympics MENA Regional Games in Egypt, she had a simple goal: to bring home medals for her country.
The Emirati student, who has Down syndrome, made good on that promise, winning two gold and two silver medals in female powerlifting at the 10th Special Olympics MENA Regional Games – Performance Sports, held from September 17 to 23.
For Maryam, a student at GEMS World Academy, the achievement was about more than the medals. It was an opportunity to test her abilities, build her confidence and see what dedication and consistent support could help her accomplish.
“Maryam has Down syndrome, but this does not prevent her from taking an active part in school life, enjoying.
Property rents in Dubai have fallen in most residential communities between the third quarter of 2025 and 2026, according to Property Finder.
The real estate platform tracked ten key apartment communities, nine of which saw median asking rents falling year-on-year, including Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bag, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arjan, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Meydan, and Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate was the only community that did not see a rise or fall in rents, staying flat for the entire duration of the period between Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, as per the data.
“In September 2026, the average number of apartments listed for rent each day on Property Finder was 55.1 per cent higher than in September 2025, while renter enquiries grew.