IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) and IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) today announced the release of the “Diversifying Accounting Talent in the MENA region: A Critical Imperative to Achieve Transformational Outcomes” report, the latest in a series of regional studies. The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) research study focuses primarily on gender, nationality, and ability within the MENA […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced Ras Al Khaimah as the newest addition to its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), an achievement that highlights the commitment of the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah to realizing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, in part through enhancing education and enabling life-long learning among […]
Marriott International today announced that its unique hospitality training program, Tahseen, celebrated its first graduating class in Egypt. Developed in partnership with Helwan University and Professional Development Foundation, the company created the unique programme for Egypt in 2018 to support its commitment to further enhance tourism education in the country. The inaugural graduating class featured […]
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and Google Cloud announced a new collaboration that aims at empowering women globally to pursue careers in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The “Elevate” initiative unveiled during the Global AI Summit, will focus on empowering women in emerging markets by training more than 25,000 women over […]
This week, Oman Cables Industry (OCI) welcomed on board twenty female Omani students for the SHE STEMS social development program that aims to prepare more Omani women for the nation’s Manufacturing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sectors. The start of the program follows Oman Cables Industry’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with […]
Shipsy, a leading SaaS-based logistics management solution provider, will host its flagship virtual event, Limitless Summit 2022, on September 20th. Global supply chain and logistics leaders across industries will share critical insights on navigating “The Road to Sustainable and Cost-efficient Logistics.” The Limitless Summit is an influential gathering of leading global logistics, supply chain, and […]
Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, today announced the launch of an innovative initiative with the American University in Dubai (AUD) that aims to foster the next generation of architectural, design, and engineering talent in the emirate. AUD students will have the opportunity to design an exclusive Clubhouse at Alaya at […]
Following a rigorous audit by an international certification body, Gulf Researcher WLL, the Bahraini custom research firm with business activities in the UAE, has become the first research company with headquarters in the GCC to receive the leading information security certification ISO 27001. Mahmood Kamel Al Saleh, Managing Director of Gulf Researcher, was presented with […]
Black Coral Consulting, a specialised consultancy providing innovative revenue optimisation solutions to the ultra-luxury hospitality sector, has witnessed accelerated demand for its tailored services in the 12 months following its launch. The UAE-based company, which marks its first anniversary this month (September 2022), has expanded its portfolio of elite hospitality clients to include hotel and […]
As students across the city head back-to-school, more than 28,200 higher education students also return to universities across Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, members of TECOM Group PJSC, for the fall semester. International and regional universities are amplifying programmes in entrepreneurship, creativity and providing spaces for creative programmes in line with current […]
