Monthly Archives: September 2024

Business & Investments

Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan General Contracting Sign Haulage Services Agreement for Transportation of Aggregates

[Abu Dhabi, 16, September 2024] – Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, the developer, and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has signed a Haulage Services Agreement with Trojan General Contracting, a leading construction company in the UAE, specialising in delivering large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, and building projects across various sectors, to provide comprehensive transportation and logistics services for their aggregates.

This strategic partnership reinforces Etihad Rail Freight’s commitment to enhancing connectivity, providing seamless, end-to-end supply chain solutions that drive efficiency and reliability across the UAE.

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Technologies

Epicor Emphasizes AI Strategy and Felicitates Regional Customers at Middle East Customer Connect Summit

Alshaya Group and Eurotech FZCO were recognised for their leadership in leveraging Epicor solutions to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and manufacturing excellence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — September 16, 2024 — Epicor has hosted the second Middle East edition of its annual end-customer summit and awards, highlighting its work in augmenting solutions with AI to advance the industry towards the era of Cognitive ERP. The event brought together a considerable number of CIOs and IT decision-makers from the region’s leading manufacturing organisations.

Explaining how the entire notion of ERP is moving from a system of record to a people-centric system of action, Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor, said, “ERP sits at the heart of an organisation, coordinating and managing core business processes across various departments. By infusing ERP systems with AI — what we at Epicor call Cognitive AI — industries are not just automating tasks but are enabling these systems to think, learn, and make decisions in ways that were previously the sole domain of human intelligence. This symbiosis between AI and ERP is not just an enhancement of existing processes but a redefinition of possibilities within industrial operations.”

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Business & Investments

The UAE Society of Engineers invites innovators to Participate in the third edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award

Dubai, UAE, 16 Sep 2024: The Society of Engineers-UAE invites all innovators in the country to share their pioneering ideas during the third edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award.

This is a unique opportunity to present their outstanding work that reflects their commitment to quality and innovation. SOE emphasizes the importance of active participation in such initiatives, which enhance the status of the engineering sector and contribute to its development on both national and international levels.

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Featured

Global Unity Through Sports: Special Olympics Events Foster Worldwide Inclusion

(L-R) Dipak Natali, regional president and managing director for Special Olympics Asia Pacific, Dr. Jacqueline Jodl, chief for global education and youth at Special Olympics International, and Mr. Mohamed Al Zarooni, head of economic, political and media affairs at UAE embassy in Singapore, discuss common interests at the Hubs of Excellence convening in Singapore.

Abu Dhabi, 16/09/2024- The Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education (Global Center for Inclusion), with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, proudly announces significant expansion of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) program after pivotal events in Singapore and Argentina.

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Education

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi unveils reimagined Student Center at AUS

An exciting part of the student experience that celebrates innovation, wellness and entrepreneurship

Sharjah, UAE, September 16, 2024:

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), officially inaugurated the newly renovated Student Center, which has been reimagined as the heartbeat of student life on campus. The center is now a vibrant space where the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of AUS students and alumni come alive, providing a distinctive blend of entertainment, social engagement and health-conscious eateries. 

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