Daily Archives: September 12, 2023

Travel & Tourism

Wego Acquires Travelstop to Expand into Business Travel

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Wego Acquires Travelstop to Expand into Business Travel

Dubai, 12 September 2023: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) acquired Travelstop, a revolutionary platform that simplifies business travel and expense management for companies globally. This strategic move will expand Wego’s reach into business travel and expense management.

The acquisition will also empower Travelstop to tap into Wego’s regional network and leverage its deep understanding of the travel industry to drive growth and provide enhanced services to their customers.

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Federal Geographic Information Center launches the Union Atlas

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Federal Geographic Information Center launches the Union Atlas

– With the aim of supporting national efforts to achieve comprehensive development

11 September 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Federal Geographic Information Center has announced the launch of the first of its kind Union Atlas in the UAE, which provides a database of reliable geospatial and statistical information. The Atlas aims to enhance operations and support future planning for various government and private entities, as well as vital sectors in the UAE, to support national efforts to achieve comprehensive development.

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Travel & Tourism

VFS Global appoints first Head of Empowerment & Inclusion for UAE

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VFS Global appoints first Head of Empowerment & Inclusion for UAE

Tariq Ahmad will drive local youth empowerment and inclusion through the company’s Emiratisation strategy

Taking a step ahead in its commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), VFS Global has appointed Tariq Ahmad as its first-ever Head of Empowerment and Inclusion for UAE.

In line with the UAE government’s vision to maximise employment of UAE nationals in the private sector, Tariq will steer the company’s Emiratisation strategy, policy and procedures to faciliate skilling and employment opportunities. He will be responsible for the selection, retention and career development of UAE nationals, facilitating their integration in the VFS Global workforce, both in the UAE and globally.

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Business & Investments

Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency joins United Nations Global Compact

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Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency joins United Nations Global Compact

Keel Comms is the first PR agency from the Gulf to become a UNGC participant

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 12, 2023: Dubai-based ‘purpose relations’ agency Keel Comms today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. Keel Comms is the first PR agency from the Gulf to become a UNGC participant.

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Education

Mamoura British Academy makes final 3 for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023

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Outstanding UAE school named Top 3 finalist for World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action as nation prepares to host COP28

  • Mamoura British Academy makes final 3 for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023

September 12, 2023

Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which is empowering its students and transforming communities through sustainability, has been named a Top 3 finalist for the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action as the nation prepares to host COP28. The $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes, founded last year by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, Yayasan Hasanah, and the Lemann Foundation, are the world’s most prestigious education prizes.

The five World’s Best School Prizes – for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives – celebrate schools everywhere for the pivotal role they play in developing the next generation of learners and for their enormous contribution to society’s progress, especially in the wake of COVID. The Prizes were established to share the best practices of schools that are transforming the lives of their students and making a real difference to their communities.

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