Daily Archives: November 21, 2023

Business & Investments

Mashreq Provides Chalhoub Group with its Debut Sustainability-Linked Working Capital Facility, Reinforcing Commitment to ESG

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Mashreq Provides Chalhoub Group with its Debut Sustainability-Linked Working Capital Facility, Reinforcing Commitment to ESG

Dubai, UAE – November 21, 2023: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has extended to Chalhoub Group its first Sustainability-Linked Working Capital Facility in a strategic move that underscores the growing importance of sustainable financing in the Middle East. This debut bilateral facility not only highlights both entities’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles but also sets a new benchmark for sustainable financing in the region.

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Education

The American University in Dubai Secures “The Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year Award” by THE Awards MENA 2023

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Judges praise the institution for its vision, implementation and positive results

A commitment to embedding both innovative teaching and entrepreneurship into degrees was central to the American University in Dubai Learning and Teaching strategy, which has secured this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Award.

(Left to right) Nick Davis: President, Middle East & Africa, THE, Patrick Jack, Dr. Sabrina Joseph: AUD Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Phil Baty: Chief Global Affairs Officer, THE

Supported by the university’s Center for Research, Innovation and Design (CRID), faculty have integrated virtual and augmented reality into classroom learning – with biology students now able to conduct experiments in a fully immersive VR laboratory course or travel via VR inside a human body or a cell to gain insight into complex biological concepts.

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Featured

H.E MARIAM ALMHEIRI CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS AT THE GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT

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H.E MARIAM ALMHEIRI CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS AT THE GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT TO “WALK THE TALK” ON FOOD SECURITY

  • H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead spoke at the Global Food Summit, a global event hosted in partnership between the UAE, the UK and Somalia, about the importance of adapting and protecting food systems in the fight against climate change
  • H.E was speaking only 10 days away from the start of COP28 hosted in the UAE
  • The Summit saw the United Kingdom endorsing the Emirates Declaration on Resilient Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Climate Action

[Dubai, November 20, 2023] Today, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, addressed the Global Food Security Summit in London, where she called on global leaders to find the will to work collectively and creatively to unleash the potential of food systems in the fight against climate change.

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Real Estate

RERA offers 52 scholarships to citizens

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On the occasion of the 52nd Union Day and in collaboration with the Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute

RERA offers 52 scholarships to citizens seeking to participate in a specialised training programme for real estate brokerage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2023: In alignment with the UAE’s preparations to commemorate its 52nd Union Day, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), an agency of Dubai Land Department (DLD), has partnered with the Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute to introduce an initiative aimed at empowering citizens in the real estate sector. This initiative involves offering 52 training scholarships for individuals to participate in a real estate brokerage course scheduled to take place from 27 to 30 November.

In this context, His Excellency Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA at DLD, said: “As we approach the UAE’s 52nd Union Day on 2 December, we reflect upon a journey marked by sustained national achievements and successes spanning various domains. These accomplishments have been realised since the establishment of the Union during the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and continue to flourish to this day.”

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Entertainment & Celebrity

2023 MOTN Festival Lands in New Al Dhafra Location for Five Days of Family Fun This Month

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2023 MOTN Festival Lands in New Al Dhafra Location for Five Days of Family Fun This Month 

MOTN opens its doors for the first time in Al Dhafra from 22 to 26 November, before moving to Al Ain and Abu Dhabi Corniche

Fun-filled activities, unlimited play time and mouth-watering food await families at new location

Fotograaf: MichielTon.com

Visit www.motn.ae for the full schedule of activities and to buy tickets

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20 November 2023: The season of non-stop fun begins as the MOTN Festival, the region’s ultimate family entertainment festival, kicks off its tour of the Abu Dhabi emirate at Al Dhafra from 22 to 26 November. Spreading joy to many more communities, this year’s festival promises great fun for visitors of all ages with a packed agenda of exciting activities in store.

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