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Rising Authors

NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League
NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League
Rising Authors
What’s Happening?
The winners of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League were announced as part of the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) UAE 2025–26, celebrating the achievements of young authors who demonstrated exceptional engagement and commitment through their books. Securing the top position was Ziivaa Raina, followed by D R Mohan in second place and Shriya Gleeson in third.
The remaining ranks were claimed by Hanna Mokhtari, Sara Mohammad Asif Shaikh, Ammar Alkendi, Raiden Mistry, Martin, Hamdah Omar Al Hamoudi, and Durrah El Mahdi. Ranked based on their overall performance within the league, the Top 10 authors stood out for their consistent efforts throughout the event, marking a proud moment for students, educators, and families alike.
Why is it Important?
The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League, conducted as part of NYAF UAE 2025–26, highlights the role of BriBooks in empowering students to experience the complete journey of becoming an author. Through its structured publishing platform, BriBooks enables young writers to write, publish, and actively promote their books, helping them develop confidence and communication skills beyond the classroom.
By encouraging engagement and visibility, the league allows students to understand how stories reach readers while fostering ownership of their creative work. Such initiatives make authorship accessible and meaningful for young learners, while nurturing a strong culture of reading, writing, and self-expression from an early age.
Literary Talent

NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League
NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League
Literary Talent
What’s Happening?
The winners of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League were announced as part of the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) UAE 2025–26, recognizing young authors for their exceptional storytelling and creative expression. Securing the top rank was Nimra Mushtaq, followed by Hafsa Tanvir in second place and Hifza Shahnawaz in third.
The remaining positions were earned by Patrick Gregory, Rifaya Fathima, Jonathan David, Sarah Akhtar Saiyed Edroos, Joud Ishbeitah, Hooriya Saud, and Dhawan Maheshwari. Selected by a jury of experts, the Top 10 authors were recognized for their originality, imagination, and ability to craft engaging narratives, making the announcement a proud moment for students, educators, and families alike.
Why is it Important?
The Quill Vanguard League, conducted as part of NYAF UAE 2025–26, celebrates young writers for their storytelling excellence and creative depth. By focusing on elements such as imagination, meaningful messages, strong plots, and clarity of expression, the league encourages students to approach writing as an art form.
Recognition through jury evaluation highlights the remarkable achievement of authoring a complete book at a young age, fostering confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Such initiatives validate students’ ideas and voices, inspiring them to explore storytelling as a powerful medium for self-expression.
Politics

Trump Calls on NATO Countries to Help Restore Shipping Through Gulf
Trump Calls on NATO Countries to Help Restore Shipping Through Gulf
Politics
What’s Happening?
Donald Trump has warned that NATO could face a “very bad future” if its member countries do not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and natural gas. The warning comes during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted ship traffic through the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
Trump argued that many countries including European nations and major economies like China, Japan, and South Korea depend heavily on energy supplies that pass through this route, so they should help protect it. He suggested that allies could contribute naval ships, minesweepers, or other military support to ensure that tankers and cargo ships can safely pass through the strait again.
Why is it Important?
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy corridor where around 20% of the world’s oil shipments normally travel every day, making it one of the most important choke points in international trade. Recent fighting and attacks on ships in the region have sharply reduced traffic and pushed global oil prices higher, raising concerns about energy supplies and the global economy.
Trump also suggested that countries benefiting from the route should share responsibility for protecting it, warning that if allies refuse to help, it could weaken cooperation within NATO.
Tech

Google Warns 3.5 Billion Chrome Users to Update Browser After Security Threat
Google Warns 3.5 Billion Chrome Users to Update Browser After Security Threat
Tech
What’s Happening?
Google has issued an important warning to users of its popular web browser Google Chrome after discovering a serious security weakness that hackers have already tried to exploit. Because Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, the alert affects nearly 3.5 billion users globally across computers and smartphones.
The issue could allow attackers to create a specially designed website that tricks the browser and runs harmful code on a person’s device. If successful, this could give hackers access to sensitive information stored on the device or allow them to install malicious software.
Why is it Important?
To fix the problem quickly, Google released a security update for Chrome and urged users to install it as soon as possible. Updates like this repair weaknesses in the software and prevent attackers from using them again.
Experts say web browsers are one of the most important tools people use every day for schoolwork, emails, streaming, and online payments so keeping them updated is essential for staying safe online. By releasing the update quickly and warning users worldwide, Google hopes to protect billions of devices from potential cyber attacks and keep everyday internet browsing secure.
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Rising Authors

NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League
NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League
Rising Authors
What’s Happening?
The winners of The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League were announced as part of the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) UAE 2025–26, celebrating the achievements of young authors who demonstrated exceptional engagement and commitment through their books. Securing the top position was Ziivaa Raina, followed by D R Mohan in second place and Shriya Gleeson in third.
The remaining ranks were claimed by Hanna Mokhtari, Sara Mohammad Asif Shaikh, Ammar Alkendi, Raiden Mistry, Martin, Hamdah Omar Al Hamoudi, and Durrah El Mahdi. Ranked based on their overall performance within the league, the Top 10 authors stood out for their consistent efforts throughout the event, marking a proud moment for students, educators, and families alike.
Why is it Important?
The Quill Vanguard Best Sellers League, conducted as part of NYAF UAE 2025–26, highlights the role of BriBooks in empowering students to experience the complete journey of becoming an author. Through its structured publishing platform, BriBooks enables young writers to write, publish, and actively promote their books, helping them develop confidence and communication skills beyond the classroom.
By encouraging engagement and visibility, the league allows students to understand how stories reach readers while fostering ownership of their creative work. Such initiatives make authorship accessible and meaningful for young learners, while nurturing a strong culture of reading, writing, and self-expression from an early age.
Literary Talent

NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League
NYAF 2025–26 UAE Edition: Top 10 Authors of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League
Literary Talent
What’s Happening?
The winners of The Quill Vanguard Jury Choice League were announced as part of the National Young Authors’ Fair (NYAF) UAE 2025–26, recognizing young authors for their exceptional storytelling and creative expression. Securing the top rank was Nimra Mushtaq, followed by Hafsa Tanvir in second place and Hifza Shahnawaz in third.
The remaining positions were earned by Patrick Gregory, Rifaya Fathima, Jonathan David, Sarah Akhtar Saiyed Edroos, Joud Ishbeitah, Hooriya Saud, and Dhawan Maheshwari. Selected by a jury of experts, the Top 10 authors were recognized for their originality, imagination, and ability to craft engaging narratives, making the announcement a proud moment for students, educators, and families alike.
Why is it Important?
The Quill Vanguard League, conducted as part of NYAF UAE 2025–26, celebrates young writers for their storytelling excellence and creative depth. By focusing on elements such as imagination, meaningful messages, strong plots, and clarity of expression, the league encourages students to approach writing as an art form.
Recognition through jury evaluation highlights the remarkable achievement of authoring a complete book at a young age, fostering confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Such initiatives validate students’ ideas and voices, inspiring them to explore storytelling as a powerful medium for self-expression.
Politics

Trump Calls on NATO Countries to Help Restore Shipping Through Gulf
Trump Calls on NATO Countries to Help Restore Shipping Through Gulf
Politics
What’s Happening?
Donald Trump has warned that NATO could face a “very bad future” if its member countries do not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and natural gas. The warning comes during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted ship traffic through the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
Trump argued that many countries including European nations and major economies like China, Japan, and South Korea depend heavily on energy supplies that pass through this route, so they should help protect it. He suggested that allies could contribute naval ships, minesweepers, or other military support to ensure that tankers and cargo ships can safely pass through the strait again.
Why is it Important?
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy corridor where around 20% of the world’s oil shipments normally travel every day, making it one of the most important choke points in international trade. Recent fighting and attacks on ships in the region have sharply reduced traffic and pushed global oil prices higher, raising concerns about energy supplies and the global economy.
Trump also suggested that countries benefiting from the route should share responsibility for protecting it, warning that if allies refuse to help, it could weaken cooperation within NATO.
Tech

Google Warns 3.5 Billion Chrome Users to Update Browser After Security Threat
Google Warns 3.5 Billion Chrome Users to Update Browser After Security Threat
Tech
What’s Happening?
Google has issued an important warning to users of its popular web browser Google Chrome after discovering a serious security weakness that hackers have already tried to exploit. Because Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, the alert affects nearly 3.5 billion users globally across computers and smartphones.
The issue could allow attackers to create a specially designed website that tricks the browser and runs harmful code on a person’s device. If successful, this could give hackers access to sensitive information stored on the device or allow them to install malicious software.
Why is it Important?
To fix the problem quickly, Google released a security update for Chrome and urged users to install it as soon as possible. Updates like this repair weaknesses in the software and prevent attackers from using them again.
Experts say web browsers are one of the most important tools people use every day for schoolwork, emails, streaming, and online payments so keeping them updated is essential for staying safe online. By releasing the update quickly and warning users worldwide, Google hopes to protect billions of devices from potential cyber attacks and keep everyday internet browsing secure.
