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S J Global Investments Group Managing Director meets Ugandan Ambassador to drive Uganda's 2040 National Development plan

Dubai, June 25, 2022 - As the first step to a launch new winning investment, S J Global Investments Group Managing Director, Mr. Neil Walsh met the Ugandan Ambassador, His Excellency H.E. Zaake W. Kibedi at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi to contribute to Uganda's drive to achieve its 2040 National Development Plan (NDP), which will create more job opportunities in Uganda in addition to improving its...

IFAW works in cooperation with governments in the region to build their capacity against wildlife cybercrime

Manama, Bahrain -- (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- The ever-evolving online landscape continues to provide new opportunities for wildlife traffickers on a virtual marketplace where chances of detection are low and profits from selling endangered wildlife can be extremely high. The challenge is that the Internet and social networking sites facilitate the illegal trade in wildlife and its product—including but...

Oman: First Country in the Region to Produce Science-Based Assessments for its Shark Population

Muscat, Oman (ARAB NEWSWIRE) – Shark populations continue to decline due to unsustainable shark catch practices, including shark finning. Hence, as many countries begin to prioritize the importance of marine life protection and fishing regulations, Oman takes the first step to outline science-based shark catch assessments to further regulate shark catch and trade in accordance with the Convention...

Study: War In Ukraine Stirs Up Emotions in Schools in Finland

In Finland, over five hundred children and young people took part in an empathy study concerning emotions toward the war in Ukraine. The results of this study, conducted by the Asikkala Municipality and NayaDaya Inc., also reveal the root causes for the emotions and their effects on behavior.  In the study, 541 children and young people from Asikkala Municipality primary school system, between...

Credence Security Signs Distribution Agreement with Breach and Attack Simulation Technology Leader Picus Security

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 March 2022 – Credence Security, a leading specialized distributor for cybersecurity, digital forensics, governance, risk and compliance solutions, today announced a distribution agreement with Picus Security (Picus), the pioneer of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) technology. The agreement will see Credence Security offer Picus’ proprietary Complete Security...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

NBQ opens a new office in UAQ Free Zone to enable Electronic Banking Services Unit with Banking Services Advisor on 14/03/2022

The new bank office at the Free Zone will aim towards easing the banking operations for SMEs, entrepreneurs and large enterprises in the UAQ. UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) has previously signed an MOU with NBQ to enhance banking credibility and convenient banking operations. This will open doors for companies in UAQ Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) and stewarded areas as they benefit from NBQ's...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Attending DMU Dubai, Minister Adams opened the newly-built advanced Engineering laboratory, during which real-time laser-cutting of a plaque was demonstrated.  He also met with DMU Dubai's first student council, RTA’s Hackathon​ winner and the university ​cricket team.   He congratulated DMU student Alishan​​ Sharafu for leading the UAE cricket team to the recent historic eight-wicket win over...

International Union of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry United Arab Emirates will organize the second Edition of “High End Congress Of Economic Diplomacy”

The 2nd Edition will be an event held over a period of 6 days, during which those present at the Congress will take part at the most important events of the period.  On the first day (March 28th), the delegation will be present in Abu Dhabi at Business meetings with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Business meetings with Aldar Properties, Meeting with the Government of Abu Dhabi Economic...

Concentrate on Libya, Businessman Tells Libyan Investment Authority after London Court Dismisses Second Case Against Him

LONDON, UK – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- The UK Commercial Court on Friday dismissed a second case brought by the Libyan Investment Authority against businessman Walid Giahmi, a defendant in the $US 200 million case the LIA brought against Credit Suisse and three other defendants. See Case No: CL-2019-000691 with Neutral Citation Number: [2021] EWHC 2684 (Comm) that was presided at THE HIGH COURT OF...