The Director of Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) Manal Ataya, recently participated as a panelist in the discussion titled “Cultivating the Creative Skills of Tomorrow” at the Global Districts Network conference. Taking place in Montreal on May 23, the panel focused on the vital role cultural districts and organisations can play in nurturing creativity by exposing audiences to […]
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New research finds productivity acceleration is vital for safeguarding world’s economic health and wealth
Asset price inflation over the past two decades has created about $160 trillion in “paper wealth” while economic growth was sluggish, inequality rose, and every $1 in investment generated $1.90 in debt. Yet current tremors in the financial system may signal a lasting shift in how the world borrows, lends, and creates wealth, according to the […]
Sennheiser Middle East gifts superior sound and sensory equipment to Al Noor Training Centre
Sennheiser Middle East has gifted select audio equipment and accessories from its own range along with sensory goods sourced from the market to fulfil a part of Al Noor Training Centre’s ‘wish list’. Sennheiser Middle East’s gifts will be utilised in the school auditorium to improve its sound and elevate the experience of users. As […]
As digitalization demands increase, IT leaders miss vital connection between the enterprise network and employee experiences
Despite the continued demand for hybrid working, global IT leaders are failing to recognize the full extent of the connection between their enterprise network and employee experiences. That’s according to the latest research released by HPE Aruba Networking, which found that while three quarters of respondents believe digitization is fundamental both to employees being able […]
KIPCO recognizes best employees in its Group companies at its Annual Gala Dinner
Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – recognized the ‘Employees of the Year’ in its core operating companies, at the company’s Annual Gala Dinner. The event, hosted by KIPCO’s Group CEO, Sheikha Dana Naser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, brought together 300 CEOs and executives representing more than 30 subsidiaries and affiliates in Kuwait and abroad. In […]
Agile working allows AECOM to increase its digital footprint in international projects
As its involvement with international projects increases, globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM is making use of the hybrid approach to afford its employees the flexibility to spread their work time between working in the office and from home. This model is an offshoot of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown, which saw AECOM take advantage […]
Burgan Bank continues to support local talent development at AUK’s Career Growth Fair
Burgan Bank announced that it recently participated as a platinum sponsor in the Career Growth Fair organized by the American University of Kuwait (AUK). The Bank’s sponsorship of this event is part of its ongoing efforts to support young talents, contribute to employment creation in the banking sector, and stimulate healthy economic growth. As […]
Educatial Digital platform to revolutionize e-learning in Nigeria
Nigeria is on the threshold of revolution in the education sector as a new e-learning platform with multiple applications that will create a level playing field by giving access to affordable and quality education to everyone was unveiled in Lagos to key stakeholders in education on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Known as Educatial, it was developed by a team of […]
EQuest Raises US$120 Million and Welcomes New Board Member
On 19 May 2023 EQuest Education Group announced the successful raising of US$120 million through a combination of debt from creditor, and equity from its existing investor KKR’s Global Impact Fund. The proceeds will be utilized for the investment in the Canadian International School (CIS) System in Ho Chi Minh City, and to expand its College & University system, particularly […]
Al Futtaim Education Foundation, ODE Systems organise workshop to empower future industry leaders
The Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) made a significant stride in its ongoing commitment to student empowerment by hosting a unique Decision-Making Training Workshop at Deira International School (DIS). Leading the two-day workshop sessions on May 16th and 17th was Mr. Gordian Overschmidt, the CEO of ODE Systems. This one-of-a-kind workshop is part of AFEF’s […]