Abu Dhabi- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2025:
The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its meeting on April 16, 2025, chaired by His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, to review the banking and financial sector’s performance during the past year (2024), and discuss developments, initiatives and plans in 2025 to develop the financial and banking sector.
In the glittering, ever-evolving hospitality landscape of Dubai, where luxury and innovation collide, few names embody the intersection of financial prowess and culinary passion like Hiral Patel. As the CFO and Operations Director of Chalet Berezka, Hiral is not just managing spreadsheets—he’s crafting a legacy.
With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and finance industries, Hiral Patel has carved a niche as a transformative leader, blending strategic foresight with hands-on operational insight. His journey began humbly in his family’s business at the age of 12, where he first discovered his natural aptitude for numbers. But it was in London—amidst the buzz of multicultural cuisine and the vibrant restaurant scene—where Hiral’s passion for hospitality took root.
Continue reading The Visionary Behind the Numbers: Hiral Patel’s Culinary-Financial Fusion at Chalet BerezkaThumbay International Research Grant 1st Cycle Concludes with Resounding Success: 192 Applications from 34 Universities, 14 Projects Awarded at Grand Ceremony in Ajman
Ajman, UAE– Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, celebrated the outstanding success of the inaugural Thumbay International Research Grant (TIRG)at a grand award ceremony held on April 15, 2025, coinciding with GMU’s Annual Research Day. The groundbreaking initiative, supported by Thumbay Group UAE, attracted global attention for its mission to drive impactful healthcare research through international collaboration and innovation.
Continue reading Thumbay International Research Grant 1st Cycle Concludes with Resounding Success:Strategic partnership supports joint research, academic exchange and the development of global platforms for Arabic language, literature and pedagogy
Rabat, Morocco – April 17, 2025 – American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) marked a new chapter in international academic cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 16 at the Central Bank of Morocco in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS; and His Excellency Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al Maghrib and Chairman of the AUI Board of Trustees. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework focused on Arabic and Islamic studies, language pedagogy, digital humanities and emerging technologies—promoting cultural exchange, joint research and academic partnerships rooted in shared heritage and future-focused goals.
Continue reading AUS and Al Akhawayn University partner to advance Arabic scholarship and ethical AIEnhanced collaboration will empower Saudi businesses to leverage big data and AI for digital and AI transformation aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Turki Badhris – Microsoft
April, 2025; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Microsoft and Databricks have expanded their strategic partnership to make Azure Databricks capabilities more accessible to organizations across Saudi Arabia. This enhanced collaboration marks a significant step toward empowering local businesses to capitalize on the potential of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), driving innovation and supporting the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals.
Mohammad Alzaubi – Databricks
Continue reading Microsoft Strengthens Global Partnership with Databricks, Bringing Azure Databricks Capabilities to Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 Goals
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