CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation holds second meeting of 2024

 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 27 June 2024: The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting for the current year yesterday (26 June 2024) under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UAE Banks Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah National Bank, to discuss developments in the banking sector and the Federation’s plans to be implemented in the second half of the year.

Participants at the meeting reviewed the steps taken by the Federation in the first half of the year to implement its strategy, plans and programmes, as well as the significant achievements made during this period to keep pace with the rapid developments in the banking sector.H.E. Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Chairman of the CEOs Consultative Council, said: “The banking sector has witnessed many remarkable developments in the first half of this year that have strengthened the sector’s leading position and helped cement the UAE’s position as a global financial and banking centre under the direct supervision of Central Bank of the UAE.

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When We Say Bali, We Understand Magnum Estate

The market in the Eastern region is sophisticated and difficult to impress or please with new investment projects around the world, but at the AIM Investment Congress in Abu Dhabi, investors were pleasantly surprised by the opportunities and new phase of economic development… Asia, particularly Indonesia and Bali, is a daring player on the global stage with limitless possibilities.

Indonesia and Bali are gaining popularity among tourists and investors. Magnum Estate‘s participation in the AIM Congress highlighted the international investment cluster’s interest in the Indonesian real estate market. Magnum Estate is a leader in the luxury real estate segment in Bali.

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Multi-university research explores viability of rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement in concrete-based construction

The study, co-authored by an AURAK researcher, used Machine Learning techniques to develop strength prediction models

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, June 27, 2024: As part of quest for substitutes for cement in the construction industry, a group of researchers from ten universities – including the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) — have published a paper that explores the viability of the use of rice husk ash as a partial replacement of cement for the production of sustainable concrete.

Rice husk ash (RHA), which is rich in silica, has favorable chemistry as supplementary cement-like material for use in concrete. The use of RHA in concrete results in its chemical reaction with the hydrates of cement, chiefly Calcium Hydroxide, and forms secondary products that impart strength and stability to the resulting concrete mixture.      

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MEET THE REGION’S TOP KID-FLUENCER AT MODESH WORLD

Young fans can join an exciting meet-and-greet with renowned social media star @shfa at Modesh World as part of the destination’s 25th anniversary grand celebrations

Dubai’s favourite free-to-enter summer edutainment attraction is back for its biggest season ever with a packed calendar of thrilling events and fun new additions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 June 2024: Youngsters can enjoy an unforgettable summer at Modesh World with an exciting meet-and-greet with everyone’s favourite kid-fluencer@shfa on 29 June. Bringing a thrilling opportunity to meet the social media star who is renowned for her entertaining and informative vlogs, Shfa will greet fans as part of a fun-packed day of interactive entertainment at one of the region’s largest indoor entertainment and amusement facilities.

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Tech Mahindra Global Chess League to Host its Second Edition in London

London, 27th June 2024: The Global Chess League, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, is set for a highly anticipated second edition in London. Following the success of the first edition, the league aims to unite the world’s top chess players in one of the most historic cities.

The 10-day, one-of-a-kind chess league featuring top players will take place at Friends House, located in the heart of central London, from October 3rd to 12th, 2024. Based on the feedback from fans worldwide, London was selected as the venue for this season to connect with the fast-growing fan base and enthusiasm for chess in the European region.

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