Monthly Archives: January 2024

Technologies

SAP appoints Emmanuel Raptopoulos Regional President for Europe, Middle East & Africa 

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SAP appoints Emmanuel Raptopoulos Regional President for Europe, Middle East & Africa 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Monday, 8 January, 2024

SAP has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President for SAP’s newly created EMEA region. The new territory comprises Benelux, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the whole of the Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, Raptopoulos will be responsible for overseeing 14,000 employees across 53 offices, servicing customers in 90 countries. The region is significant to SAP’s business – the power of cloud technology, combined with the possibilities of AI, provides a unique opportunity to drive customer transformation and value.

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Health Care

Gulf Medical University hosts crucial dialogue on Integration of Comprehensive Climate and Health Training for Future Healthcare Professionals

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Gulf Medical University hosts crucial dialogue on Integration of Comprehensive Climate and Health Training for Future Healthcare Professionals

January 8, 2024:In a bid to address the pressing issue of climate change, Gulf Medical University (GMU conducted a workshop titled ‘Climate Change and Human Health’ to shed light on the interconnectedness of human, and environmental health. Timely and significant, the workshop emphasized the “One Health concept,” providing a detailed understanding of the impacts of climate change on global well-being.

The event was inaugurated by Prof. MandaVenkatramana, Vice Chancellor Academics & Dean, College of Medicine, who welcomed participants and set the stage for insightful discussions on the critical intersection of climate change and human health.

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Health Care

SKIN111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic open3000 sq. ft centre at Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah

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SKIN111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic open3000 sq. ft centre at Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah

  • The premium wellness, health and aesthetic brand’s latest state-of-the-art facility provides bespoke beauty, wellness and dental care services under one roof
  • The new facility marks a further expansion of the brand’s dental care portfolio following the successful launch of its facility at DIFC

Dubai – January8th, 2024: SKIN111 Medical & Aesthetic Clinic, an award-winning premium chain of health, wellness and aesthetic centresand the number one provider of IV therapy in 2022 and 2023, has launched its latest state-of-the-art clinic at Nakheel Mall. Located at the heart of Palm Jumeirah and spanning an expansive 3,000 square feet, the new SKIN111 clinic is poised to offer a comprehensive range of premium services to its esteemed clientele.

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Business & Investments

ADQ appoints new Chairman ofAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and two new Board Directors

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ADQ appoints new Chairman ofAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and two new Board Directors

Abu Dhabi, UAE –8 January 2023:ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has appointed H.E. Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei as the new Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest growing exchanges in the world, along with two new Board Directors.

H.E. Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei has been a member of the Board of Directors at ADX since 2015. In addition to his new role as Chairman, H.E. Al Mazrouei is the Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council where he oversees an AED 24 billion program that serves to increase and enable greater participation of UAE nationals in the private sector. H.E. Al Mazrouei also serves on the boards of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefit Fund and AafaQ Islamic Finance.

Joining ADX as new board directors are (i) Ms. Reem Ali Khamis Beljafleh, Head of Human Capital at ADQ, bringing over 15 years of professional experience in shaping human resource practices, elevating employee performance, and talent management to her role, and (ii) Mr. Jawad Shafique, Director – Financial Services at ADQ, overseeing the organization’s investments in related sectors with over 18 years of experience in investment management, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, and corporate restructuring.

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Life Style & Leisure

Combining fashion and luxury, interior designer Nabih Afara launches his first collection of furniture

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Combining fashion and luxury, interior designer Nabih Afara launches his first collection of furniture

After an extensive professional history as interior designer, Nabih Afara recently introduced his first collection of furniture, through which he combined the simulation of fashion and luxury with a distinct and unique vision for interior spaces, which he considered a great challenge. “Launching My first collection required several months of discussions with my clients searching for the ideal designs, through the successful stories they experienced while enjoying using my furniture in their own projects.

I thoroughly focused on designing the pieces,adapting them to different designs, whether on walls or floors, and enhancing the aesthetics of spaces in particular”, he said.

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