UAE’s Vision for Sports to Be Unveiled at Region’s Largest Sport Business Forum

Abu Dhabi, UAE –26 September 2024: The Sport Industry Forum, set to take place on 2-3 October at NYU Abu Dhabi, will bring together over 300 global and regional leaders.

The event will feature a keynote from H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Authority of Sports, who will provide an update on the National Sports Strategy – 2031, outlining its progress and future initiatives aimed at transforming the UAE’s sports landscape.

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OPPO Unveils Whitepaper: “Built to Last – The Critical Role of Build Quality in Smartphones”

 Dubai, UAE, September 26, 2024:  In an era where smartphones have become integral to daily life, OPPO is proud to announce the release of its latest whitepaper titled “Built to Last: The Critical Role of Build Quality in Smartphones in partnership with Counterpoint.” As smartphones evolve into essential tools for communication, commerce, and entertainment, users have come to expect more from their devices—demanding not only advanced features but also exceptional durability and reliability.

The white paper explores the rising consumer expectations for smartphone quality, durability, and performance due to increased usage and technological advancements, particularly in emerging markets where smartphones represent a significant financial investment. It also highlights the pressure on manufacturers, like OPPO, to innovate in durability as consumers tend to keep their devices longer and seek higher build quality to meet diverse daily usage demands.

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Global digital creative economy to reach AED 27 trillion by 2030

Global digital creative economy to reach AED 27 trillion by 2030, Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City study finds

  • Exclusive new study by Dubai’s leading creative hubs evaluates the possibilities enabled by emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality
  • Survey and engagements with more than 400 design and media experts shows growing appetite for the adoption of AI solutions to strengthen the local creator economy

Dubai, UAE, 26 September 2024: The global digital creative economy represents an AED 27 trillion opportunity to achieve diversified growth led by young and emerging talent amid the steady proliferation of disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and virtual reality, the findings of a new white paper by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City reveal.

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Workplace Morale Much Higher Among Manufacturing Leaders vs. Workers, Epicor Study Finds


Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 26, 2024
– According to Epicor’s new “Future of Work in Manufacturing” report, a significant gap exists between how manufacturing managers and frontline workers perceive workplace morale. In 2024, 57% of managers rated their morale as high compared to only 45% of workers, highlighting a potential disconnect in understanding and addressing employee engagement. 

Bridging this morale gap to ensure alignment between managers and workers is especially critical given the projected 3.8 million manufacturing employee workforce shortage, and the need for leaders to address current challenges and prepare for future demands.

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700 New Health Professionals Sworn In During Gulf Medical University’s 26th Biggest White Coat Ceremony

September 26, 2024: Welcoming the 2024 cohort of students across its six colleges, the Gulf Medical University conducted the time-honored tradition of the ‘White Coat Ceremony’ at the Al Jurf (Ajman) Campus on September 25, 2024. The event featured students publicly pledging their commitment to patient care, taking their oath in the presence of their families, esteemed leaders, and fellow peers.

The incoming batch of 700 students will join the international community at Gulf Medical University, which now totals 5,000 students from 102 different nationalities. These students are pursuing a variety of medicine and healthcare programs across six colleges. In addition to their academic studies, they will have the opportunity to explore the field of artificial intelligence and its significant impact on the healthcare industry.

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