A Shining Gem Among the Best
This esteemed accolade acknowledges the dedication, creativity, and passion that have collectively transformed La Perle into a global sensation. The remarkable experiences we craft and the exceptional service we provide have resonated with travelers worldwide, earning us a place among the finest attractions in the world as a cornerstone of live entertainment in Dubai and throughout the region.
Setting a New Standard of Excellence
By achieving this remarkable milestone, we are not only affirming La Perle's standing as a world-class destination but also showcasing the outstanding talents of the entire cast & crew. The show has earned its place on the world stage as an artistic phenomenon in the region that emphasizes its position as a truly world-class act that seals Al Habtoor City as a premiere entertainment and lifestyle destination.
Honoring Al Habtoor Group’s Vision and Leadership
As we celebrate this extraordinary achievement, we extend La Perle’s heartfelt gratitude to Al Habtoor Group’s Founding Chairman, Khalaf Ahmad al Habtoor and Vice Chairman and CEO, Mohammed Khalaf al Habtoor, for their visionary leadership and unwavering support that has played a pivotal role in guiding La Perle to new heights of success, and this Traveler's Choice Award is a reflection of his commitment to excellence.
Inspiring the Future
This accolade inspires us to continue raising the bar, captivate audiences, and create experiences that leave an indelible mark. With all the joint efforts across all business units at Al Habtoor Group, we are confident that La Perle will continue to shine brightly on the global stage.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A Splashtacular Eid al-Adha weekend awaits you and your family & friends in Dubai’s Most Spectacular Show with ticket rates starting from 159 AED when you book 4 or more! To make this celebration even more splashtacular, one lucky guest gets to win an exciting prize ranging from La Perle VIP Tickets and merchandise, a complimentary voucher for 2 persons to enjoy the new Sunday Lunch - A La Française in BQ French Kitchen & Bar, a dinner for 2 at Il Pastaio or a 1-night stay in one of Al Habtoor City’s 5-star hotels.
Celebrate this momentous occasion with your friends and family as you are treated to a night of world-class live entertainment. Performed in an immersive state-of-the-art theatre, be amazed with breathtaking gravity-defying acrobatic acts & stunts such as bungees, silk, and the heart-stopping 18-meter-high dive. Let your imagination transport you into an enthralling world as you witness cascading waterfalls and a stage that gets flooded and dried within seconds, and an overall theatric atmosphere enhanced by high-definition 3D mapping.
Exclusively this Eid al-Adha weekend, book your show tickets and get a chance to win one of the exciting prizes to be given away during this celebratory evening. The wonderful gifts include BQ French Kitchen & Bar’s newest addition to its culinary offering or a gastronomical journey to the heart of Italy in Il Pastaio. Sensational prizes also include a 1-night stay in one of Al Habtoor City’s favorite staycation destinations. Experience the world of elegance at Habtoor Palace Dubai, admire the Dubai Water Canal and skyline views at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, or be who you should be at V Hotel Dubai.
The Splashtacular Eid al-Adha celebrations take place on June 28 - 30 at both 6:30PM and 9:00 PM show.
V-Marine is proud to share that the Rise 55 has already secured its first two sales, with the first one set to be delivered in Qatar this August, followed by the second sale in Kuwait.
The Rise 55 boasts an unparalleled blend of elegance and functionality, setting new standards for houseboat design. With its innovative architecture and sleek lines, this houseboat presents a stunning presence on the water, leaving admirers in awe. The thoughtfully crafted exterior offers a modern and dynamic appeal that captures attention wherever it sails.
What truly sets Rise 55 apart from its competitors is its interior decoration. V-Marine has collaborated with renowned Italian designers and decorators to curate an ambiance that redefines luxury living. The meticulous attention to detail and choice of premium materials create an environment that epitomizes opulence and sophistication. Every element, from the meticulously crafted furnishings to the handpicked decor pieces, has been carefully chosen to ensure an unforgettable experience for owners and guests alike.
One of the most outstanding features of Rise 55 is its spaciousness. V-Marine understands the importance of providing ample living space, and with Rise 55, they have reimagined the concept of habitable areas on a boat. This houseboat offers an exceptional yacht experience with significantly more room than traditional yachts, all while maintaining the same level of exquisite finishing. What truly captivates potential buyers is that V-Marine has managed to deliver this remarkable vessel at a fraction of the price of other luxury boats, revolutionizing the market and garnering widespread approval.
Speaking about the launch, Wael Joujou Ceo of V-Marine expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce Rise 55, an extraordinary houseboat that sets a new benchmark in luxury living on water. The combination of exceptional design, unmatched interior decoration, and affordability make this a truly unique offering. With Rise 55, we aim to provide our customers with an extraordinary yachting experience while also ensuring that it is accessible to a wider audience."
With the first sale already confirmed for Qatar, scheduled for delivery in August, and the second sale secured in Kuwait, the Rise 55 is poised to make a resounding impact in the GCC market. Prospective buyers in the region are encouraged to contact V-Marine immediately to explore the exceptional opportunities that Rise 55 presents.
For more information about Rise 55 and to inquire about sales, please visit V-Marine's website at www.vmarine.com
V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini. Sorrentino's contribution to V-Marine's development of sustainable and self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts will be instrumental in the company's expansion in the region.
Currently the production is served from Bahrain, while V-Marine plans to set up additional production facilities in GCC to meet the growing demand for houseboats and floating resorts projects in the area. This move is in response to the significant growth and the increasing demand from customers in the region, which is expected to soon outpace the current production capacity in Bahrain.
"We are excited to have Giovanni Sorrentino leading our Dubai operations," said Wael Joujou, CEO of V-Marine. "His experience and expertise in sustainability yachts will be invaluable as we expand our presence in the UAE market and deliver high-quality, self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts."
Sorrentino's and V-Marine's commitment to sustainability will drive the development of innovative solutions for houseboats and resorts that are both luxurious and eco-friendly.
"The UAE is an important market for us, and we are committed to serving our customers here with the highest quality sustainable houseboats and floating resorts," said Sorrentino. "With the new production facilities in UAE, we will be able to better meet the growing demand for our products and services in the region while contributing to a more sustainable future."
Wael Joujou added “V-Marine house boats already met the taste of UAE boaters thanks to the quality of the construction and the finishing of the interior space. Now the next step is to bring technology and sustainability to our models in order to offer not only an eco friendly experience but also a valid alternative to the Luxury Yacht industry in terms of luxury and space at a much more reasonable price”
Wael and Sorrentino met occasionally in Qatar during the Launch of the floating pop-up Lounge at the Pearl Doha, produced by V-Marine, during exclusive presentation of the Urus Performante, and that experience led only recently to a fruitful collaboration .
V-Marine has a strong track record of delivering high-quality houseboats and resorts projects to customers around the world, and the company's expansion into UAE represents a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. V-Marine is confident that its presence in UAE will enable it to better serve its customers in the region, and looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional products and services to its customers in UAE and beyond.
GAC Qatar has a range of initiatives to promote employee satisfaction and engagement, including comprehensive employee benefits packages, ongoing training and development opportunities, and diversity and inclusion programmes.
"At GAC Qatar, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, says GAC Qatar General Manager Henrik Althén.
"We have created a workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being and fosters a sense of community, and this recognition is a testament to our employees' hard work and dedication. We look forward to continuing to invest in our people and our workplace culture."
The Best Workplaces in QatarTM survey was conducted by Great Place to Work® using For AllTM Methodology built on its Trust Model by ensuring every single employee has a consistently positive experience at work. The companies are evaluated based on employee experience and criteria such as satisfaction, workplace culture, benefits and perks, and opportunities for growth and development. GAC Qatar’s Trust Index Survey and Culture Audit result put it among the Top 20 companies in the country.
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GAC Qatar is Great Place To Work® certified for the second year.
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About GAC Group
GAC is a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services. Emphasising world-class performance, a long-term approach, innovation, ethics and a strong human touch, GAC delivers a flexible and value-adding portfolio to help customers achieve their strategic goals.
Established in 1956, the privately-owned group employs over 7,500 people in more than 300 offices worldwide.
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الدوحة، قطر، 9 أبريل 2023 – وضعت مؤسسة جريت بليس تو وورك® شركة وكالة الخليج قطر بين أفضل 20 مكانًا للعمل في قطر. ويُعد التقدير شهادة على التزام الشركة بالحفاظ على رضا الموظفين وغرس ثقافة مكان العمل.
وشركة وكالة الخليج – قطر ( GAC ) لديها مجموعة من المبادرات لتعزيز رضا الموظفين ومشاركتهم، ويشمل ذلك تقديم حِزَم شاملة لمزايا الموظفين، وفرص التدريب والتطوير المستمرة، وبرامج التنوع والإدماج.
ويقول المدير العام لشركة وكالة الخليج – قطر ( GAC ) هنرك ألثن: "نحن في جي إيه سي قطر نعتقد أن موظفينا هم أكثر الأصول قيمة لدينا، ونحن ملتزمون بتوفير ثقافة داعمة وشاملة لمكان العمل."
"لقد عملنا على خلق ثقافة لمكان العمل تعطي الأولوية لرفاهية الموظفين وتعزز الشعور بالجماعة، وهذا التقدير هو شهادة على العمل الدؤوب الذي يقوم به موظفونا ومدى تفانيهم في العمل. ونحن نتطلع إلى مواصلة الاستثمار في الأفراد بشركتنا وفي ثقافة مكان العمل لدينا."
وقد قامت مؤسسة جريت بليس تو وورك® بإجراء استطلاع حول أفضل أماكن العمل في قطر باستخدام منهج للكل المبني على "نموذج الثقة" الخاص بها من خلال ضمان أن يتمتع كل موظف بتجربة إيجابية بشكل مستمر في العمل. ويتم تقييم الشركات بناءً على تجارب الموظفين ومعايير مثل مستوى الرضا، وثقافة مكان العمل، والمزايا والمنافع، وفرص النمو والتطوير بها. وقد خلُص التدقيق حول الثقافة واستطلاع مؤشر الثقة الذي تم إجراؤه في شركة وكالة الخليج – قطر ( GAC ) إلى وضعها ضمن أفضل 20 شركة في الدولة.
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تم اعتماد شركة جي إيه سي قطر من مؤسسة جريت بليس تو وورك® للسنة الثانية.
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جي إيه سي ( GAC ) هي إحدى الشركات العالمية في مجال خدمات الشحن والخدمات اللوجيستية والبحرية المتكاملة. وتقوم جي إيه سي عبر تركيزها على الأداء عالمي المستوى، والتوجهات طويلة الأمد، والابتكار، والأخلاقيات المهنية الرفيعة، واللمسات البشرية الواضحة، بتوفير مجموعة من الخدمات المرنة وذات القيمة المضافة والتي تساعد العملاء على تحقيق أهدافهم الاستراتيجية.
ومنذ نشأتها عام 1956، تقوم المجموعة المملوكة للقطاع الخاص بتوظيف أكثر من 7500 شخص في أكثر من 300 مكتب حول العالم.
اشترك في الأخبار الساخنة حول الموانئ للحصول على تحديثات البريد الإلكتروني اليومية حول الموانئ في جميع أنحاء العالم. وتابع مجموعة جي إيه سي على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي : فيس بوك | لينكيد إن | إنستجرام
Make your Wednesday evenings remarkable with a one-of-a-kind ladies’ night offer! With rates starting from 284 AED gather your girlfriends to witness breathtaking acts and stunts and get a nacho & virgin pink mojito combo to enjoy during the show. It’s the perfect way to indulge in some delicious treats while taking in mesmerizing entertainment.
Exclusively for UAE residents, if you are looking for the best way to Wow Your Mom on Mother’s Day, make it extra special and get 20% off tickets when you book for two or more.
Let a story full of magical moments unfold before you with cascading waterfalls, fire, snowflakes, daring acrobatics and high diving from jaw-dropping heights and immerse your senses for the most captivating immersive-theatre experience.
La Perle takes place twice a night, five days a week with performances running from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 6:30PM and 9:00PM.
It’s time to capture wonderful memories with La Perle this festive season! With Show & Dinner packages starting at 404 AED, witness enchanting performances and a delicious dinner at one of Al Habtoor City’s world-class restaurants.
Let La Perle take you on an aquatic dreamscape with waterfalls cascading mere inches from the audience, fire lighting up the stage, and aerialists defying gravity as they soar through the air and dive from jaw-dropping heights into the pool at centre stage. La Perle is a tale that captivates the passionate, the creative, and the visionaries with the drive to go beyond the imaginable.
Rekindle child-like wonders with La Perle in this one glittering package for a truly unforgettable experience!
La Perle performs two shows nightly at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Regular tickets start from 259 AED.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the creator of La Perle, Franco Dragone. La Perle would like to express our gratitude for the overflowing messages of support and admiration for Franco as we are all greeted with memories of working alongside him or experiencing his beautiful creations.
Franco Dragone worked alongside Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Mr. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor to create the living installation, La Perle here in Dubai in 2015. Together they envisioned a poetic, emotional and dreamlike experience that would embody the spirit of Dubai to present a new era of live-entertainment in the region.
Franco believed that in this creative life, creation requires courage. We encourage all of you to carry on with this visionary legacy that will lead to new discoveries, new methods, new outlooks and surprise within and beyond the stage.
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Dubai: Seeking the perfect investment opportunity? Look no further! The Next Level Trucking Program continues to exceed investor expectations in trucking with over 4 years of proven success - even through a pandemic. In fact, Next Level saw its highest year in 2021, with some of its top trucks bringing in over $320k annually.
As it stands, based on top data and analytic providers, there are an average of 8-15 available loads per active truck in the United States at all times, and the demand is only rising. A spokesperson for the company states: “Trucks are the backbone of the American economy, garnering over $700 billion each year and the demand for trucking has no ceiling.”
By investing in the program, interested parties can own their trucks while reaping the benefits of freight-hauling under a trucking company with a great reputation lasting over 120 years! The new program launch aims to provide investors with an effective way to bring in net profits of 80- 100%, even in the first year. Anyone taking the opportunity will have the ability to average sustained growth with minimal effort required because the specialist team at NLT handles the work on their behalf for daily management of the business, managing fleet and drivers, and helping establish long-term contracts with major carriers.
To enter the trucking industry with the Next Level Trucking Program, there is no prior experience required, However, clients must be financially sound and have liquid capital. NLT program does not allow financing. NLT program gives clients peace of mind knowing their trucks are on the road backed by a full-service team. You can learn more and even schedule a free call at www.nltprogram.com
DUBAI, July 13, 2022 -- As the COVID pandemic in 2020 forced lockdowns, work from home mandates were introduced, and social distancing measures came into play, people found themselves with more leisure time than usual. With extra free time at their disposal, many decided to nurture the hobbies and passions they had and, in turn, transformed them into lucrative home businesses.
That’s when four, Emirati millennials noticed the need for a service that would act as a one-stop shop for all those home businesses and as an intermediary between customers wanting to shop locally and home-run brands seeking more exposure. Shortly thereafter in early 2022, Gathrd, an app that brands itself as a “Community For Home Businesses”, was born. The app is designed to host products from the Fashion, Food and Beverage, and Lifestyle categories and acts as a directory through which home businesses from across the board can be found.
“We noticed that many new businesses set up profiles on Instagram and take orders through WhatsApp; however, they tend to get lost in the clutter due to low brand awareness and the high costs of extensive marketing. So, our goal was to create a platform that grants those hidden gems the exposure they deserve by grouping them under one roof, where they are easily accessible” said Noor Alyousuf, CEO of Gathrd.
As part of its services, the Gathrd Platform also markets its participating brands and businesses by featuring their products on their social media platforms (Instagram and most recently Tiktok) and even schedules periodic ads with popular influencers to help expose the businesses to a larger audience. The founders recognized how costly it is for businesses, especially smaller ones, to use influencer marketing as a promotional tool; therefore, Gathrd, strives to do that on their behalf.
What sets Gathrd apart from other shopping apps and e-commerce websites is that it’s commission-free. The Gathrd Platform is a subscription-based service where during their first month on the app, participating businesses pay a total of 1 AED only. Starting from the second month and onwards, the subscription price is 149 AED/month. Gathrd will also offer product photography services to businesses as an add-on this summer. Since home businesses operate at a smaller scale, they sometimes release one product at a time; therefore, booking a whole photography session does not make financial sense for them, leaving them without professional, product photos nor any means to showcase their latest release. Gathrd, however, plans to solve this lingering issue with the launch of this new service.
When asked what their main goal was from launching this startup, the founders of Gathrd unwaveringly said that seeing individuals, who got their start on Gathrd, transition from home-business owners to store owners with national, or even international presence, one day would be their ultimate aspiration. “If Gathrd’s services played a role in such a feat, we could not ask for a better accomplishment than that,” they agreed in unison.
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 1990”.
DMU hosted the conference with PRME – the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education team, which focuses on how to educate future leaders to focus on achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, global targets which address issues like hunger, poverty and equality.
The theme of the ninth PRME Regional Chapter MENA Forum and 2022 Conference was the ‘Power of Partnerships in Addressing SDGs’. Over three days, a wide range of leaders from business, charity, humanitarian organisations and higher education joined the event.
Dr Mette Morsing, Director of PRME, said “PRME was launched to nurture responsible leaders. It wants to redefine success, focus goals on society, and focus on skills required. Success is often defined as winning the battle. It is a language of conflict, of conquest. It is not the language of partnerships, of collaboration. That is what we want to change in PRME.”
Moreover, Faiz Shah, the Director of the Yunus Centre, which works to build networks promoting sustainable work, poverty alleviation and social business, spoke about how universities can help connect business in their communities. He highlighted that a consequence of the pandemic was the realization that small businesses can be players in a global market because of modern globalised communication, however, the success is dependent on partnerships.
DMU has twice been chosen by the UN as a global hub for SDG 16, the promotion of peace justice and strong institutions and a big part of this status has been down to the creation of strong partnerships across HE to share practice in supporting refugees in local communities.
Hosting the final day was Professor Simon Oldroyd, DMU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Sustainability, who summed up the conference’s aims, “The purpose of this conference is to connect networks and ideas to try and enact real change. It’s powerful partnerships with industry which move us towards the SDG goals.”
Experts on blockchains also spoke at the event and outlined how the emerging internet economy could help make the distribution of wealth in society fairer.
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 and leadership – and will focus on the application of SDG nexus approaches to establish good practices in order to provide a roadmap for creating better partnerships.
This forum aims to be a catalyst for the development of projects and papers through the partnerships established as the legacy of the conference, to strengthen the connection and collaboration of the PRME MENA Chapter Network and UN Global Compact Networks.
To register for the Conference and Forum – or for the Gala (which requires a separate registration) please go to: PRME Conference & Forum Registration - or for the final day Conference Gala Event go to the PRME Conference Gala. All Attendance is free. Once registered you will receive directions for in-person and online attendance.
SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals is a key SDG that enables the implementation of all SDGs. Achieving the goals Partnership requires a nexus approach to understand and develop methodologies for change. Businesses, governments and institutions will need to undergo systemic changes beyond the limitations of individual organizations or industries by removing their jurisdictional boundaries that resonates especially with SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. This will require higher levels of partnership focusing on linking the implementations of SDGs and engaging with all the stakeholders. The level of partnership and integration is expected to grow as we face unprecedented challenges.
Resources:A Nexus Approach for The SDGs: Interlinkages between the goals and targets
Websites: PRME MENA Conference & DMU Dubai PRME Conference
Enquiries & Press Info: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
Expo Gala Enquiries: dmuevents@dmu.ac.uk
Press Enquiries: prme.mena22@dmu.ac.uk
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 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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
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 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 court, sports facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, library, and on-campus accommodation facilities.
The Open Day is another great opportunity for eligible students to apply for the university’s excellent scholarships. A wide range of student demographics is covered by the DMU Dubai Scholarship Programme and they fall under family discounts, international students' discounts, sports scholarships, community engagement scholarships, students with determination, merit scholarships, corporate discounts, full advance fee scholarships and early bird discounts.
De Montfort University (Leicester) has been ranked in the top 20 universities for graduate prospects in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 and previous DMU graduates have gone on to win Oscars and work with organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Nike, BMW and the NHS. DMU Dubai students will be offered the opportunity to transfer their studies to the UK campus at any point of the academic year to experience diversity and exceptional international career support by DMU Works, DMU Leicester's careers and employability service.
Manjeet Ridon, provost, DMU, said: “We know that regardless of discipline, developing graduates for successful trajectories beyond university is of critical importance. Enabling our graduates to have a positive impact, whether that be through creating value that is economic, social, cultural, or environmental – or indeed a mixture of each is the embodiment of our success.”
Admissions are now open for September 2022 intake at DMU Dubai for the Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that include: International Year Zero (with subject pathways), BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling, B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Business and Management, BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, Law LLB (Hons), BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, B Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, and MBA (Global). Along with this existing bouquet of academic programmes, the university has extended its offerings to in-demand employability-oriented programmes which include BSc (Hons) Architecture, MA Human Resources Management, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Strategic and Digital Marketing, among others. To get more information on all programmes and facilities visit: Undergraduate and Foundation courses (dmu.ac.uk)
To know more about Open Days or to arrange a personalised campus tour, please contact DMU Dubai.
وفي تعليقه على الحدث، قال وزير الدولة نايجل آدامز:
"يعد التوسع العالمي الذي حققته جامعة دي مونتفورت من قلب ليسيسترشاير في المملكة المتحدة إلى دبي وكازاخستان استثمارًا رائعًا سيسهم في بناء جيل عالمي من الخريجين الجامعيين المتميزين. وهذا يمثل إحدى أروع الصادرات البريطانية أي رعاية المواهب وتنميتها.
"كان من دواعي سروري افتتاح المختبر الهندسي فائق التطور وتهنئة فريق الكريكيت بالجامعة. وآمل أن أرى بعض أسماء اللاعبين الذين تعرفت عليهم اليوم وهم يلعبون الكريكيت في المملكة المتحدة في السنوات القليلة القادمة لصالح مقاطعة يوركشاير العظيمة".
من ناحية أخرى، تعد جامعة دي مونتفورت أحد الشريكين المؤسسين لجناح المملكة المتحدة في معرض إكسبو دبي، وقد استثمرت مبلغ 750,000 جنيه إسترليني في برنامج المملكة المتحدة لعرض مزايا التعليم العالي في المملكة والجامعة في هذا المنبر العالمي.
وكانت جامعة دي مونفورت الموجودة في المملكة المتحدة قد افتتحت رسمياً حرمها الجامعي الثالث في دبي في شهر ديسمبر عام 2021.
وكان من أهم الأسباب التي دفعت الجامعة لرعاية جناح المملكة المتحدة هو التزامن والتنسيق بين إطلاق حرم الجامعة الجديد في دبي ومعرض إكسبو 2020.
ومن خلال هذه الشراكة، نأمل في إقامة وتطوير علاقات جديدة مع دوائر الأعمال في منطقة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وزيادة توظيف الطلاب للوصول إلى الأهداف التي تنشدها جميع فروعنا جامعية.
كما نتطلع أيضًا لإبراز مكانة ومزايا جامعة دي مونفورت ليستر للطلاب الدوليين الراغبين بالدراسة في المملكة المتحدة.
وخلال زيارته إلى جناح الاستدامة، تعرف الوزير على نهج دي مونفرت دبي الذي يركز على خطة طويلة الأجل للمنطقة في هذا الشأن. وشارك في مناقشات حول قابلية الخريجين للتوظيف والحاجة إلى تطوير المهارات القابلة للنقل.
وقدم البروفسور سايمون برادبري، نائب المستشار الدولي وعميد كلية الفنون والتصميم والعلوم الإنسانية في جامعة دي مونفورت، عرضاً موجزاً للوزير عن الرؤية الطموحة للجامعة. وأوضح ذلك بقوله: "نحن نمتلك سجلاً بحثياً متميزاً بفضل التزامناً بخدمة الصالح العام، من خلال البحث فيما يؤثر على المجتمع وحل المشكلات وإحداث تغيير فعلي في حياة الناس وسلوكهم عبر إيجاد حلول مبتكرة في مختلف جوانب الحياة".
وتلتزم جامعة دي مونفورت، باعتبارها الجامعة البريطانية الوحيدة المصنفة بأنها مركز عالمي للأمم المتحدة لتحقيق هدف التنمية المستدامة (16)، بالعمل على دراسة وإنجاز أهداف الأمم المتحدة بشأن التنمية المستدامة في أنشطتها البحثية والتدريسية ومشاريعها. وفي هذا الإطار، تستضيف الجامعة المؤتمر الثامن لمبادئ تعليم الإدارة المسؤولة (PRME) على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في حرم الجامعة بدبي في الفترة من 21 إلى 24 مارس 2022 لإيجاد منهجيات لتنفيذ شراكات تتمحور حول هدف الأمم المتحدة الخاص بالتنمية المستدامة.
وأضاف سايمون: "تلتزم الجامعة بالعمل على بناء عالم مستدام من خلال نشر مفاهيم التميز البحثي والتفكير النقدي والاستراتيجي والخطط المدروسة بعناية. كما نعتمد استراتيجية بحثية متينة تمثل ركناً أساسياً في رسالة جامعة دي مونفورت".
واستمع المجتمعون أيضًا إلى كلمة من الدكتورة فيديا فينود، رئيسة المجموعة والرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد، التي تدير الحرم الجامعي في دبي بالشراكة مع جامعة دي مونفورت- ومن الدكتور مانجيت ريدون، رئيس جامعة دي مونفورت دبي.
وقال الدكتور مانجيت ريدون: "نحن نعلم أنه مهما كان الاختصاص الجامعي، يمثل إعداد الخريجين لتحقيق مسارات ناجحة ما بعد الجامعة أمراً بالغ الأهمية. كما أن تمكين خريجينا من إحداث أثر إيجابي، سواء كان ذلك من خلال خلق قيمة اقتصادية أو اجتماعية أو ثقافية أو بيئية - أو مزيجاً من ذلك كله، هو الشهادة الحقيقية على نجاحنا".
من جهتها قالت الدكتورة فيدهيا فينود، الرئيسة التنفيذية لمؤسسة ستادي وورلد لخدمات التعليم العالي: "تتمتع "ستادي وورلد" بخبرة تزيد عن عقدين من الزمن في تقديم مجموعة واسعة من الخدمات التعليمية بالشراكة مع جامعات دولية من مختلف أنحاء العالم، وستثبت شراكتنا هذه مع جامعة دي مونفورت في دبي مدى فائدتها الكبيرة للطلاب في الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمنطقة بشكل عام. إذ ستساعد شبكتنا الدولية في استقطاب الطلاب من أكثر من 120 دولة ونتطلع إلى تقديم شهادات جامعية رفيعة المستوى والجودة تركز على أهلية الطلاب للتوظيف".x`
**النهاية**
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 November, 2021 – Credence Security, the region’s premier specialized cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance value-added distributor, today announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia’s biggest information security show – @Hack, which is taking place from 28th to 30th of November 2021 at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre.
At @Hack, Credence Security will demonstrate leading-edge innovations and solutions from key vendor partners including D3 Security, Entrust, Exterro (AccessData) and Oxygen Forensics among others.
The three-day event, which is slated to become the world’s largest InfoSec summit, is organized by the Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) in association with Black Hat. This action-packed and insightful event will feature an Executive Summit that will bring together industry leaders from world-class organisations to address the Middle East’s cybersecurity needs.
Coming on the heels of the success of ‘The Exterro Experience’ – Symposium in Riyadh, which it hosted together with global digital investigations, cybersecurity response, privacy, compliance and information governance firm Exterro in Riyadh, Credence Security sees Saudi Arabia as an important market that offers a plethora of opportunities for security-focused partners and vendors alike.
“We look forward to our participation at @Hack, which we believe will be one of the region’s ground-breaking, bespoke information security events of the year,” said Garreth Scott, Managing Director, Credence Security. “Saudi Arabia’s dedication towards accelerating digitalisation and firm focus on enabling security innovations make it an important catalyst to the success of the Middle East’s cybersecurity industry. As borders re-open and in-person events make a comeback in the Kingdom, we are focused on paving a way for our leading vendors to meet and re-connect with our strategic customers and partners in Saudi Arabia. @Hack also provides us with an amazing opportunity to network with industry peers and have meaningful conversations on the evolution of the cybersecurity industry and its crucial role to the success of the region’s digital transformation.”
Credence Security’s participation at @Hack will see the leading VAD showcase robust solutions and services from six market-leading cybersecurity and digital forensics vendors including D3 Security's XGEN SOAR platform, which has the tools and integrations necessary for security automation, incident response, threat hunting, and SOC optimization; Entrust’s identity and data protection tools, which enable the trusted access needed to keep commerce, citizens and data moving safely; Exterro’s comprehensive platform, which automates the complex interconnections of privacy, legal operations, digital investigations, cybersecurity response, compliance and information governance; and the Oxygen Forensic Detective, an all-in-one forensic software platform built to extract, decode, and analyze data from multiple digital sources.
@Hack is expected to host over 250 cutting-edge brands, including 40 start-ups and more than 250 of the world’s leading infosec experts and hackers. It will spotlight 17 industry segments including applied security, cryptography, data forensics, incident response, network defence, industrial security and cybersecurity policies among others.
Don’t miss your chance to meet experts from Credence Security and learn about the VAD’s broad portfolio of vendors and offerings at @Hack at Stand J10, Riyadh Front Expo Centre.
Making another splash at the world’s largest waterpark, CALI-POKE is now opening its second outlet at Aquaventure, Atlantis Palm Dubai. Glistening at the Sunshine Circle located at the entrance, there couldn’t be a better welcome for visitors!
While adventure seekers have record-breaking slides to revel in, CALI-POKE will have its extensive menu to wet their appetites. The rides will have your pulse racing and the food will have your taste buds tingling.
Making waves at Aquaventure is the brand-new Trident Tower, a 48-metre-tall attraction and the latest addition to the waterpark’s offering. Increasing the size of Atlantis Aquaventure by a third, and featuring a total of 28 new record-breaking waterslides and attractions (12 in Trident Tower and 16 in Splashers), hero experiences include the world’s tallest waterslide of its kind, the longest family water coaster in the world of its kind, the tallest vertical drop body slide in the Middle East and the region’s first cliff jumping experience.
A feast at CALI-POKE is a befitting reward after such thrills. One may choose from the most popular Sushi Lovers Bowl, the crowd pleaser True Hawaiian Bowl, the healthy CALI-Vegan Bowl, the glamourous Hollywood Bowl, the limited edition True Californian, the local favorite Dubai Bowl or the house favorite OG Ahi Tuna Poke, among many others. Apart from this outlet, CALI-POKE is set to serve more regions worldwide, opening soon in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Adding to the celebrations is a fantastic giveaway by CALI-POKE, where a lucky winner can win a one-night staycation at Atlantis The Palm Dubai. All you need to do is follow them on https://www.instagram.com/cali.poke, tag friends you’d share your CALI-POKE with and share it on your InstaStory before 28 October 2021. This is truly #WithLoveFromCali.
وقعت منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين مذكرة تفاهم استراتيجية مع بنك أم القيوين الوطني لتسهيل متطلبات الخدمات المصرفية للشركات المسجلة في منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين لتشكيل دائرة امتياز للعملاء الذين يمكنهم الاستفادة من الخدمات المصرفية ذات الأولوية، كما يقدم البنك مجموعة شاملة ومتعددة الاستخدامات من المنتجات والخدمات لدعم الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة والشركات الناشئة والشركات الكبيرة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
تكمن النتيجة الرئيسية من هذه الشراكة في تقديم حسابات الشركات لجميع الكيانات المسجلة في منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين عبر جميع الأنشطة التجارية وأنواع التراخيص، كما ستساعد الخدمات المالية المقدمة من بنك أم القيوين الوطني هذه الشركات على بناء مصداقيتها والتي تشمل المعاملات والدفعات والمدخرات والائتمان.
وقع عدنان العوضي، الرئيس التنفيذي لبنك أم القيوين الوطني الاتفاقية مع منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين لتوفير منصة لجميع الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة المسجلة في المنطقة الحرة ، وتأكيدًا على أهمية الاتفاقية، صرح الرئيس التنفيذي: "يمكن للشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في ظل الظروف الاقتصادية الحالية الصعبة الحصول على الدعم المالي والاستفادة من الحلول المصرفية البسيطة والسهلة من بنك أم القيوين الوطني التي تناسب احتياجاتهم بشكل أفضل مثل سهولة الوصول إلى خدمات فتح الحسابات والقروض والائتمان والتسهيلات وخدمات التمويل التجاري، وما إلى ذلك. ومن خلال هذه العملية، يعمل هذا الإجراء على تسريع نمو اقتصاد أم القيوين وأيضًا تشجيع المزيد من الشركات للتسجيل في منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين والذي بدوره سيدعم المزيد من الأعمال والأنشطة الاقتصادية ".
يعرف بنك أم القيوين الوطني بخدمة العملاء المتميزه وسهولة العمليات، كما سيساعد هذا التحالف علي إيجاد الحلول المصرفية المعقولة والتكلفة المناسبة للشركات التي تنشئ أعمالها في المنطقة الحرة من خلال مجموعة حسابات خاصة. كما تشمل مذكرة التفاهم أيضًا خدمات موسعة مثل الحسابات الشخصية وقروض الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة وبطاقات الائتمان وبطاقات السداد المسبق متعددة العملات والقروض الشخصية وقروض الرهن العقاري وقروض السيارات.
وصرح جونسون جورج مدير عام منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين: "نعتقد أن شراكتنا مع بنك أم القيوين الوطني تدعم الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة للمساعدة في نجاحها وإزدهارها. وتساعد العمليات المصرفية المستقرة والمباشرة في الحفاظ على الابتكار وخلق القيمة والنمو بين الشركات الصغيرة والناشئة التي تشكل النسبه الأكبر من عملاؤنا، كما نثق أن تحالفنا مع بنك أم القيوين الوطني سيلعب دورًا حاسمًا. حيث أن الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة الذين لا يتمكنون عادة من الحصول على خدمات مصرفيه كافية في السوق سوف يتمتعون بالخدمات المصرفية المتميزه ذات الأولوية. إن مساعدة الشركات على تأسيس أعمالها في الإمارات العربية المتحدة هو محور اهتمامنا الدائم وستكون مذكرة التفاهم هذه علامة على التزامنا تجاه عملاؤنا".
يقدم بنك أم القيوين الوطني الخدمات المصرفية للأفراد والشركات من خلال شبكة مكونة من 12 فرعاً في الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وينفذ البنك العمليات المصرفية الإسلامية من خلال نافذة الخدمات المصرفية الإسلامية التي تأسست عام 2005 عبر شبكة فروعه، كما يحافظ البنك باستمرار على كفاية رأس المال ونسب السيولة العالية التي تظهر المرونة المالية التي طُورت من خلال حوكمة الشركات القوية والضوابط المالية.
تقع منطقة التجارة الحرة بأم القيوين على بعد 30 دقيقة فقط من دبي، وهي مركز لوجستي وتجاري سريع النمو في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا وتقدم أكثر من 20 مليون قدم مربع من الأراضي المتميزة للعمليات التجارية مع أكثر من 8000 شركة ومستثمر من 150 جنسية، وتشمل المزايا الرئيسية موقعًا استراتيجيًا يتيح الوصول إلى منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا والأسواق الآسيوية والأوروبية، وملكية أجنبية بنسبة 100 ٪ وإعادة 100 ٪ من رأس المال والأرباح وعدم وجود قيود على العملة، وإعفاء من ضريبة الاستيراد والتصدير بنسبة 100 ٪ داخل المنطقة الحرة وعملية تسجيل بسيط وسريع ودعم العملاء الممتاز وعدم وجود قيود على توظيف الموظفين الأجانب والقواعد واللوائح الحديثة والملائمة للمستثمرين.