It’s a mixed bag for UAE in the foreign press, with a feature on a hedge fund recently bagging ADIA funds, a photographer behind some of the UAE’s most iconic photos, and more.

Bobby Jain's multi-bn USD hedge fund pitch to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) was the focal point of a Bloomberg feature, which delved into the challenges, risks, and strategies for Jain's ambitious plan to launch a large-scale hedge fund from scratch with the help of UAE backers. Jain secured approximately USD 1 bn from ADIA, contributing to a total fundraise of USD 5.3 bn.

CNN is out with a feature on Ramesh Shukla, an 85-year-old photographer who captured the formation of the UAE using a Rolleicord camera he left India with back in 1965. Shukla was invited to official events as a photographer, including the signing of the unification agreement that saw six of the emirates come together as the UAE. His photos of the UAE's founding fathers and Sheikh Zayed signing are featured on the AED 50 note.

ALSO- A 28-year-old Irish woman Tori Towey’s charged with “attempting suicide” and abusing alcohol by a court in Dubai was let go and allowed to return home, Sky News reports. News of her travel ban was picked up by several Irish and British outlets earlier in the day.

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