Abu Dhabi launches revamped training calendar to attract and nurture talent in Emirate’s Tourism Sector

As part of its mandate to promote tourism as a rewarding career option for Emiratis and UAE-based professionals, and to develop those already working in the private sector, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a revamped calendar of training programmes and Emiratisation initiatives for the second half […]

Resilience and reinvention high on the agenda at recently concluded women in management conference and awards

More than 200 regional and global business leaders and inspirational women from all walks of life attended the 12th edition of Women in Management Top50 Global Conference and Awards in Dubai earlier this week. Being held in the UAE for the first time, this year’s event theme Resilience and Reinvention, was tackled by several globally renowned […]

Boursa Kuwait and MEIRA host seminar to highlight the motivations of GCC retail investors

Boursa Kuwait collaborated with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) and its Kuwait Chapter to organize an Investor Relations (IR) seminar entitled “What Motivates GCC Retail Investors to Invest in Listed Companies” on Thursday, June 23, 2022, as part of their constant efforts to develop the ever-expanding investor relations field, aiming to increase transparency […]

The University of Birmingham’s first international campus, designed by Hopkins Architects, officially opens in Dubai

The University of Birmingham has officially opened its first international campus, in Dubai – the first Russell Group University to do so. Designed to serve a growing demand in the region, the new campus offers a range of science, business, technology and other courses – equipping future generations with the skills and expertise they need […]

IBM collaborates with King Saud University to advance skills development through AI and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

King Saud University (KSU), the first public university in the Kingdom announced its collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) aimed at advancing skills development through AI across the Kingdom.  Senior leaders from both organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing fundamental AI research and working with KSU to launch upskilling initiatives to promote AI […]

GBM brings together industry leaders to discuss the implementation and future of AI

As part of their vision to support organizations on their digital transformation journey, GBM has brought together key executives for an exclusive Artificial Intelligence event, to discuss and share key solutions, findings and best practices for incorporating AI and data analytics into organizations. The event featured speakers from GBM, IDC, IBM, and Amazon Web Services, […]

TBHF empowers more than 500 women through its readymade factory and vocational centre in Qena, Upper Egypt

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a UAE-based global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people in need worldwide, has delivered better socio-economic outcomes and improved the quality of life of more than 500 women while also indirectly benefitting more than 2,300 individuals through a women-empowerment project it established in 2019 in rural Upper Egypt.    Established […]

WISE unveils first playbook on learning ecosystems at the London Edtech Week

With an underlying focus on Edtech, WISE, an initiative of Qatar Foundation, held a series of discussions during the London Edtech Week, bringing together influential professionals from across the learning ecosystem to present their insights and offer their thoughts on current learning trends in both Europe and beyond. The WISE Edtech Accelerator hosted conversations with ventures such as OBRIZUM and Educare, […]