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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Wins Responsible Jewellery House Award at India Gold Conference

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 355 showrooms across 13 countries, has been honored with the prestigious India Gold Conference (IGC) Responsible Jewellery House Award for 2023-24. This accolade, one of the most esteemed in the Indian jewellery sector, recognizes Malabar Gold & Diamonds for its unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has been honored with the prestigious India Gold Conference (IGC) Responsible Jewellery House Award for 2023-24. This accolade, one of the most esteemed in the Indian jewellery sector, recognizes Malabar Gold & Diamonds for its unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability. Mr. O. Asher, Managing Director of India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds received the award from Dr. Sundaravalli Narayanswamy, Chairperson of the India Gold Policy Centre, at a function held at Bangalore, India. Also in attendance were Mr. Sitaraman Varadarajan, Business Development Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mr. Dileep Narayanan, Bullion Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mr. Sunil Kashyap Director of Finmet PTE Ltd, Mr. Praveen Baijnath, CEO of Rand Refinery, and Mr. Filsor Babu, Karnataka Regional Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

The award acknowledges Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ dedication to procuring responsibly mined gold and diamonds from legitimate sources, ensuring that every piece of jewellery is crafted with the highest standards of purity and integrity. Mr. O. Asher, Managing Director of India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds received the award from Dr. Sundaravalli Narayanswamy, Chairperson of the India Gold Policy Centre, at a function held at Bangalore, India. Also in attendance were Mr. Sitaraman Varadarajan, Business Development Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Mr. Dileep Narayanan, Bullion Head atMalabar Gold & Diamonds,Mr. Sunil KashyapDirector of Finmet PTE Ltd, Mr. Praveen Baijnath, CEO ofRand Refinery, and Mr. Filsor Babu, Karnataka Regional Head at Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

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Five pre-forum programmes to elevate communication skills ahead of IGCF 2024

The intensive training programmes between August 26 – September 5 target students and professionals alike

  • The COMMS Programme highlights the latest developments in communication and media.
  • 24 training sessions in partnership with Forbes Middle East and GovCampus.
  • Universities Challenge invites students to present innovative ideas in content creation for government communication.
  • AI Skills Camp empowers participants to explore AI applications in government communication.
  • The ‘Design Thinking and Innovation of Solutions’ programme deliberates factors that shape creativity and drive innovation.

Sharjah, August 25, 2024,

As the countdown begins to the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), set to take place on September 4-5, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, in collaboration with strategic national and international partners, is rolling out five high-impact pre-forum training programmes to equip young students and professionals with advanced skill sets and broaden their knowledge through practical, real-world applications.

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Dubai Culture Hosts Service Innovation Lab to Elevate Creative Support Services

Dubai, UAE, 22 August 2024: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has successfully concluded the Service Innovation Lab held at Etihad Museum to discuss a variety of qualitative plans and ideas focused on innovating new services for artists in Dubai. This aligns with the Authority’s commitments and responsibilities to create innovative platforms that can enhance creatives’ satisfaction.

The lab, titled ‘Artist Registration Service,’ gathered a number of Dubai Culture employees who explored various topics and ideas to enhance the effectiveness of support provided to artists, theatre professionals, and trainers, in line with the ‘360 Services’ policy aimed at raising the standards of the Government of Dubai as it relates to them.

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Under the theme ‘Navigating Future Technology: AI and Legislation’

SLC concludes ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024’ Programme

Latest edition of the event delves deeper into the application of AI in legislative processes

22 August 2024 – The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) successfully concluded its ‘Your Summer Legislation Boost 2024 Programme,’ themed ‘Navigating Future Technology: AI and Legislation’ today, Thursday, August 22, 2024, following a series of events held over the past six weeks.

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ISR Leadership Global Summit and Awards in London Announced in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: The Individual Social Responsibility (ISR) Leadership has officially announced the launch of the ISR Leadership Global Summit and Awards during a press conference recently held in Dubai. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on October 4th, 2024, in London, and will bring together global leaders, philanthropists, and change-makers dedicated to promoting social responsibility at an individual level. The ISR Leadership team provided attendees with an overview of the key features of the upcoming summit, including speakers, panel discussions, and workshops.

Dr. Naresh Kumar Macherla, Founder and Chairman of ISR Leadership, Mr. Vishnu Prakash Pungalia, Dr. Vishnun Rao Veerapaneni, Mr. M. Karunakar Reddy at the Press conference.

The announcement was led by Dr. Naresh Kumar Macherla, Founder and Chairman of ISR Leadership, along with other distinguished delegates such as Dr. Vishnun Rao Veerapaneni, Founder of Swasa Foundation; Mr. Vishnu Prakash Pungalia, Founder & Chairman of VISHNU PRAKASH R PUNGLIA LIMITED, India’s fastest-growing Infrastructure Development Company; and Mr. M. Karunakar Reddy, a philanthropist popularly known as the Waterman of South India & Green Man of India. The event was also attended by representatives from sponsors, industry leaders, and media personnel from the UAE.

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