Monthly Archives: November 2024

Sharjah International Book Fair

Life’s a bubble at SIBF 2024 as children learn all about eco-friendly cleaning

Children’s workshop at Sharjah International Book Fair inspires a greener tomorrow with lessons in making detergents and fabric softeners at home


Sharjah, November 12, 2024

The ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) championed sustainability and education with a hands-on workshop on Monday designed to educate young participants on the benefits of eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning solutions.

The interactive session, titled “Cleaning with Natural Ingredients”, offered schoolgoers a unique opportunity to make their own environmentally conscious cleaning products from simple, natural ingredients.

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Sports & Recreations

Zaecy calls on UAE’s fitness enthusiasts to compete for a spot as the brand’s next face

Athleisure brand launches the ‘Face of Zaecy’ competition on Instagram and TikTok for a chance to win Travel prizes, Zaecy hampers, and a spotlight in the brand’s upcoming campaign

November 12th, Dubai, UAE: Zaecy, the UAE’s home-grown athleisure brand known for breaking boundaries in inclusive fashion, – is inviting individuals across the UAE to bring their unique energy and style to the ‘Face of Zaecy’ competition. In collaboration with East Wing, Zaecy is inviting movement enthusiasts across the UAE to showcase their spirit on Instagram and TikTok by creating reels that capture their personal styles.

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Sports & Recreations

Gear up for an inspiring, energy-filled day as Zurich takes over the 30X30 Dubai Fitness Challenge, bringing a powerful mix of fitness and fun to Kite Beach!

This November, Zurich’s iconic Blue Sofa returns, with an exciting twist: three of the region’s biggest icons, Khalid Al Ameri, Kris Fade & Priti Malik will be on-site to lead sessions that motivate, energize, and inspire.

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Featured

Joy Alukkas’ Autobiography, ‘Spreading Joy’ Unveils New Chapter with Arabic Edition Launch in the UAE

Dubai – November 2024: The highly anticipated Arabic edition of Mr. Joy Alukkas’ autobiography, Spreading Joy, was unveiled in a memorable celebration held in Dubai. The launch drew a distinguished gathering, with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, and many other distinguished guests.

His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates & Joy Alukkas with prominent figures, including: His Excellency Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India, Dubai; His Excellency Robert Raines, Consul General of the United States, Dubai; His Excellency Eng. Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Land Department; Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai Jewellery Group; and Mr. Adnan Anwar, CEO of National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) at the unveiling of the Arabic edition of Joy Alukkas’ autobiography ‘Spreading Joy’.

Mr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group and the book’s author, organized the event to celebrate the success of his book and his story, as well as the enduring love and support he received from the community of the UAE.

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Education

Pearson Unveils Tool to Improve Hiring and Upskilling with Precise English Language Benchmarks

November 12, 2024 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, introduces GSE Job Profiles, a first-of-its-kind tool that enables HR professionals to make smarter, data-driven hiring and training decisions. GSE Job Profiles provides accurate English language proficiency benchmarks for nearly 1,400 job roles, integrating insights from Pearson’s Global Scale of English (GSE) framework and Faethm by Pearson.

As English becomes more crucial than ever in the global workforce, 85% of employees consider it essential to their role, and 90% seek language training from their employer. However, determining the specific level of English proficiency required for different roles has often been unclear—until now.

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