Young entrepreneurs showcase creative solutions to social challenges
Release date, Dubai, UAE: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has won AED 10,000 in the form of an incubation grant for an innovation that aims to protect public toilet users from harmful bacteria. The award was sponsored by Bin Owais Holdings and presented to the winning team as part of the university’s annual flagship ‘CUD Innovation Showcase’ initiative.
The event served as a platform for students to demonstrate their ground-breaking ideas, engage in insightful discussions, and network with industry leaders. With a focus on fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, the CUD Innovation Showcase aimed to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators.
Bright Capital Investment signs agreement with leading UK school, Reigate Grammar School to establish a group of premium British Schools in the UAE
Dubai (UAE) May 14, 2024: Bright Capital Investment has entered into a collaboration agreement with Reigate Grammar School International to establish a group of premium UK curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates. Shaun Fenton OBE, Executive Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School, and Sean Davey, Global Business Director for Reigate Grammar School International were welcomed by Bright Capital Team in Dubai for the signing ceremony.
Pearson elevates global business competence with advanced language solutions at 100 CHRO Summit UAE 2024
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14thMay 2024: Pearson, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, unveiled its advanced business language training and assessment solutions at the 100 CHRO Summit UAE 2024, emphasizing the critical role of English proficiency in today’s international business environment. Key insights from Pearson’s latest GSE research demonstrate the strategic importance of these skills, with 49% of professionals pursuing English training to future-proof their careers against AI and technological disruptions, and 48% associating enhanced English proficiency with potential salary increases of 50-100%.
At the summit, Pearson highlighted how its targeted solutions Versant and Mondly respond to these needs. Versant, a renowned language testing tool, and Mondly, which focuses on practical language learning, are designed to improve workplace communication and efficiency. These innovations are crucial for companies looking to boost talent acquisition, retention, and employee performance in a diverse and interconnected corporate landscape.
Ali Elsabban, Head of Corporate – MENAT at Pearson,
Ali Elsabban, Head of Corporate – MENAT at Pearson, commented, “Our latest study revealed that 82% of those with advanced English skills hold management roles, compared to just 43% of those with limited skills. This underscores the profound impact of language proficiency on career progression and leadership opportunities. At Pearson, we are committed to equipping HR leaders with the tools to develop a multilingual, competitive workforce ready to tackle global challenges.”
Bodour Al Qasimi commends AUS students at annual appreciation awards ceremony
Sharjah, May 12, 2024
Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognized the exceptional achievements of 33 students with individual awards and 24 groups with group awards during the Annual Student Appreciation Awards ceremony on May 9 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center in Sharjah. The event was attended by more than 650 AUS students, acknowledged for their contributions to extracurricular activities throughout the year.
SBWC & AUS launch data-driven round table series empowering women entrepreneurs in the UAE
Signalling a new industry-academia collaboration, Sharjah Business Women Council & American University of Sharjah have set out to boost the UAE’s start-up landscape with real-time insights & multi stakeholder recommendations
Sharjah, May 10, 2024
Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah (AUS), has launched a round table discussion series, designed to enhance entrepreneurial sectors within the UAE, particularly for women. The sessions, which place a strong focus on educational aspects to empower female entrepreneurs, aim to gather data, foster knowledge exchange and find solutions based on recommendations by a diverse stakeholder group, thus driving positive change within the nation’s business ecosystem.
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