Daily Archives: September 26, 2024

Business & Investments

Global digital creative economy to reach AED 27 trillion by 2030

Global digital creative economy to reach AED 27 trillion by 2030, Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City study finds

  • Exclusive new study by Dubai’s leading creative hubs evaluates the possibilities enabled by emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality
  • Survey and engagements with more than 400 design and media experts shows growing appetite for the adoption of AI solutions to strengthen the local creator economy

Dubai, UAE, 26 September 2024: The global digital creative economy represents an AED 27 trillion opportunity to achieve diversified growth led by young and emerging talent amid the steady proliferation of disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and virtual reality, the findings of a new white paper by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City reveal.

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Business & Investments

Workplace Morale Much Higher Among Manufacturing Leaders vs. Workers, Epicor Study Finds


Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 26, 2024 – According to Epicor’s new “Future of Work in Manufacturing” report, a significant gap exists between how manufacturing managers and frontline workers perceive workplace morale. In 2024, 57% of managers rated their morale as high compared to only 45% of workers, highlighting a potential disconnect in understanding and addressing employee engagement. 

Bridging this morale gap to ensure alignment between managers and workers is especially critical given the projected 3.8 million manufacturing employee workforce shortage, and the need for leaders to address current challenges and prepare for future demands.

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Health Care

700 New Health Professionals Sworn In During Gulf Medical University’s 26th Biggest White Coat Ceremony

September 26, 2024: Welcoming the 2024 cohort of students across its six colleges, the Gulf Medical University conducted the time-honored tradition of the ‘White Coat Ceremony’ at the Al Jurf (Ajman) Campus on September 25, 2024. The event featured students publicly pledging their commitment to patient care, taking their oath in the presence of their families, esteemed leaders, and fellow peers.

The incoming batch of 700 students will join the international community at Gulf Medical University, which now totals 5,000 students from 102 different nationalities. These students are pursuing a variety of medicine and healthcare programs across six colleges. In addition to their academic studies, they will have the opportunity to explore the field of artificial intelligence and its significant impact on the healthcare industry.

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Education

From Canadian University Dubai students to key industry leaders: Emirati brothers excel in strategic HR roles

September 26,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Emirati brothers and Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduates, Ali Sharif Al Marzooqi and Omar Sharif Al Marzooqi, both started their careers as junior executives in human resources. With a passion for the industry and growing professional expertise, they also recognized the importance of earning a formal qualification in the field.

Taking different routes to join the same degree program, Ali and Omar returned to education as mature students, enrolling in CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management in the same year. As mid-career graduates they are now at the top of their profession in strategic roles with leading UAE organizations.

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Featured

Intellect Launches eMACH.ai Retail 6DX in the Middle East

eMACH.ai Retail 6DX is world’s most comprehensive AI-driven in-store retail technology

Dubai, UAE, 26 September 2024: Intellect Digital Technology for Commerce (iDTC), the business unit of Intellect Design Arena focusing on Procurement and Retail technologies, announces the launch of the world’s most comprehensive AI-driven in-store retail technology, eMACH.ai Retail 6DX, for the Middle East market. The platform is built with a flexible architecture, enabling swift and seamless integration with third-party applications. This adaptability elevates experiences across various retail formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and fashion or lifestyle stores.

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