Daily Archives: December 19, 2023

Sports & Recreations

Nakheel Community Management announces sponsorship of the UAE Netball Federation

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Nakheel Community Management announces sponsorship of the UAE Netball Federation

Dubai, 18 December 2023: Nakheel Community Management (NCM), has announced a three-year sponsorship of the UAE Netball Federation, the national governing body of netball within the Emirates, as part of its commitment to promoting health, fitness and wellbeing for the citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai, as well as NCM’s aim to become the home of netball in the UAE.

The UAE Netball Federation has worked to promote, foster and develop the sport via schools, clubs, and on the international sporting stage, since its establishment in 2017. The teams within the Federation, the UAE Falcons Open Age team and UAE Young Falcons U17 team, compete internationally on a regular basis. As a result of their commitment to sporting excellence, the UAE Netball Federation is now ranked 24th in the world.

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Featured

International SOS releases Risk Map 2024

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International SOS releases Risk Map 2024: The threat of climate change alongside growing security and health risks in 2024

As an industry-first, climate change risk levels present in countries around the world have been added to the annual update to the International SOS Risk Map

UAE, December 18, 2023

The world’s leading security and health risk services company, International SOS, is today releasing its annual interactive Risk Map 2024. The map has been designed to help organisations and their mobile workers better understand their global risks.

The Risk Map 2024 provides organisations with underlying medical and security risk ratings reflecting the impact of disruptive events, such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas. Using data-driven tools, such as this Risk Map, can help organisations maintain their Duty of Care responsibilities as global security, medical and climate change risks continue to evolve.

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Health Care

Arab Health Congress confirms partnership with Dubai Health Authority

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Arab Health Congress confirms partnership with Dubai Health Authority

  • The new partnership will see the Dubai Health Authority deliver the Public Health Conference under the theme ‘Uniting for enhanced local and global public health’
  • The two-day conference will host leading regional and international speakers addressing topics such as pandemic preparedness, health system security and resilience, and communicable and non-communicable disease updates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 December 2023: Arab Health Congress has officially announced a partnership with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as part of the Public Health Conference, which will explore the future of healthcare by exploring cutting-edge technologies, the latest advances in healthcare and thought leadership in recommendations in the field of public and population health.

As part of the Public Health Conference at Arab Health, which takes place from 29 – 30 January at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), several global healthcare leaders will provide insights into the latest findings and recommendations in the fields of public and population health, as well as insights into local and international current and future directives under the theme of ‘Uniting for enhanced local and global public health’.

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Education

St. George’s University School of Medicine True Blue Campus Opens Doors to Global Education Experts through Familiarization Program

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St. George’s University School of Medicine True Blue Campus Opens Doors to Global Education Experts through Familiarization Program

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 December 2023 – St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine hosted a three-day familiarization program for over 20 international education agents and school advisors from around the globe. The second edition of the program this year allowed attendees to explore the University’s medical curriculum and tour SGU’s True Blue campus in Grenada, in the Caribbean.

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Business & Investments

Bloomberg and IdealRatings announce Sharia Compliant Indicator for Sukuk on Bloomberg Terminal

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Bloomberg and IdealRatings announce Sharia Compliant Indicator for Sukuk on Bloomberg Terminal

Dubai, 18 December 2023 – Bloomberg announced today with IdealRatings, a financial data provider specializing in Islamic finance solutions, the launch of Islamic/Sharia-compliant indicator for fixed income securities (Sukuk) on the Bloomberg Terminal. This indicator, designed by IdealRatings to comply with the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) guidelines, marks a significant enhancement in the tools available to investors for identifying Shariah-compliant securities.



IdealRatings, known for its rigorous screening, plays a pivotal role in providing the newly launched Sukuk indicator to the Bloomberg Terminal, adhering to globally recognized AAOIFI standards. IdealRatings’ process involves assigning a clear pass, fail, or restricted status to each Sukuk, strictly following AAOIFI’s principles. This contribution is a significant addition to the Bloomberg Terminal’s capabilities in the area of Islamic finance, complementing the existing equities screening flag and enriching its analytical tools.

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