Millennials taking center stage at EmTech MENA 2019; Ghena Alhanaee, Amer Al Jabri, Fouad Maksoud and Laila Ziko know that they can make the world a better and safer place. When MIT Technology Review announced its Innovators Under 35 award, they were ready to take center stage at EmTech MENA 2019 in Dubai and demonstrate...
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Sustainability Driving Innovation
November 4th, 2019, (Dubai-UAE): The second edition of EmTech MENA kicked off today at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, focusing sustainability driving innovation. Organized by Dubai Future Foundation, the conference showcases emerging technologies with the greatest potential to impact lives, inspire the future and drive the new global economy. The event runs until November 5 under...
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HRH Princess Lamia Bin Majid Al Saud awarded for philanthropic work
November 3rd, Dubai (UAE): HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz AlSaud, has been awarded for Outstanding Achievements in Philanthropy at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards in Dubai. The award recognizes Princess Lamia for her personal leadership and role model across...
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SHERAA & Sharjah Youth Council In Partnership To Strengthen Start-up Ecosystem
July 8th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): Creating strong, inclusive and innovative start-up communities, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Sharjah Youth Council (SHJYC), have come together to host their first ever workshop series. Set to take place from June 22ndto July 06th 2019, the 9-part series will provide aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to enhance their skills, share...
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Maans first social incubator program receives regional and global interest
New public workshop to be held to provide advice on the application process. Application deadline extended to 13 July to accommodate increasing interest from social entrepreneurs. June 10th, 2019, Abu Dhabi (UAE): The Authority of Social Contribution Ma’an has extended the deadline till 13 July in response to the growing interest in its Maan...
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Activating She Loves Tech Pakistan 2019
CIRCLE, a social enterprise focused on womens economic empowerment and inclusion, has officially started acceptingapplications for its She Loves Tech, Pakistan competition a national event that will culminate in She Loves Tech 2019 Global Startup Competition. In its third year, Circle partners with She Loves Tech to identify, support and fund the next generation...
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AWIMA-UAE strengthens womens empowerment in the Arab region
May 29th, 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) recently arranged its first gathering in the UAE with female representatives from both government and private sectors. The event was strategically supported by Women in International Shipping Association WISTA-ARABIA UAE. The event aimed to raise awareness about the organization, emphasize the importance of empowering women...
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Unholy Matrimony
In 2015, Pakistan launched one of its biggest projects with massive Chinese support. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor also known as the CPEC is a multi-billion dollars collection of infrastructure projects that has seen an inflow of material and manpower for the last few years. In a country where even raising the legal marriageable age...
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Explore Nursing Future Trails
18th, April 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) will hold the Third Forum for Nursing Leaders with a view to evaluating and updating the strategy of nursing and leaders, and the targeted operational plan. This comes as part of MoHAPs strategic plan 2017 2021 and outcomes of Enhancing the Attractiveness of...
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Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team Crowned Basketball Champions
May 15th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team was crowned the basketball champions at the 11th Ramadan Womens Sports Tournament (RWST) after a glorious final score of 66-25 against Brunei Airline. The Sharjah Police team which placed second secured the silver, scoring 35-19 against the Tasamuh team, while Brunei Airline bagged the bronze medal...