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Ahead of COP28, New Global SAP Survey Shows KSA Companies are at Forefront

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Ahead of COP28, New Global SAP Survey Shows KSA Companies are at Forefront in Recognizing Business Benefits of Sustainability Strategies

  • Almost half (49.7%) of Saudi companies see a strong positive relation between profitability and environmental sustainability, compared to only 30.1% in the remaining countries surveyed 
  • A majority (58.9%) of Saudi companies report that environmental issues inform their strategic and operational decision-making to a strong degree
Ahmed AlFaifi, SAP

RIYADH, KSA — November 29, 2023— As the Middle East hosts the UN Climate Change COP event for the second year in a row, a new survey from global technology company SAP SE has highlighted the success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to sustainability.

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DUBAI HOLDING UNVEILS SUSTAINABILITY SERIES AT COP28

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DUBAI HOLDING UNVEILS SUSTAINABILITY SERIES AT COP28

  • The Group’s programme of inspiring sustainability talks and presentations are open to the public at its showcase space  

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 November 2023: Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with operations in 13 countries and a Principal Pathway Partner at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), is set to host a series of engaging talks and presentations from 3 to 12 December 2023, at Expo City Dubai.

Four daily informative talks and presentations, hosted at Dubai Holding’s showcase space, will offer attendees a comprehensive overview of Dubai Holding’s sustainability initiatives, including design and construction, waste management, community development and hospitality. Aiming to foster awareness and drive engagement on climate action, the programme will also include a number of inspiring talks with expert speakers from local and international companies.

Open to all event attendees, the sessions will take place in the Energy Transition Hub, and are categorised into four key themes:  

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Pearson Study: Generative AI to impact white collar more than blue-collar jobs in 10 years

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How Gen AI Proof is your job?

New Pearson research shows Generative AI will have greater impact on white collar jobs than blue collar jobs in next 10 years

30 November 2023 – New workplace research from Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, finds that white-collar roles are under greater threat from generative AI than blue-collar roles, as the technology takes a greater foothold in the global economy.

The latest instalment of Pearson’s Skills Outlook series looks at ‘Gen AI Proof Jobs’ – analysing the impact of generative AI on more than 5000 jobs in five countries – Australia, Brazil, India, the US and UK.

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‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’ on Dec 9th in Dubai

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru to bring the first-ever and largest meditation programme to Dubai this December 9th

On 9 December, Sadhguru, the renowned and world-famous Yogi, will host a meditation programme in Dubai, with over 12,000 people expected to participate.

The programme will take place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena, and is titled ‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’.

‘Sadhguru in Dubai – Meet, Mingle and Meditate’ aims to bring the transformative power of meditation and Yoga to the heart of the UAE, providing a unique opportunity for individuals to discover timeless insights to modern day challenges, and meditate with Sadhguru in person.

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru brings focus on soil as climate solution

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Renowned Yogi Sadhguru brings focus on soil as climate solution through ‘Save Soil’ movement at COP28 UAE

November 28th  2023

  • Sadhguru, the renowned and world-famous Yogi, will host a series of vital panel discussions and fireside chats at COP28 UAE with leading experts at its pavilion in the Blue Zone on Save Soil movement supported by UNCCD, UNEP, UNFAO, IUCN and World Food Program amongst others
  • Save Soil is a global response to the climate crisis and carries the message that soils are not merely a victim, but that healthy and living soils can be a profound solution to climate change

“Soil being alive is the most important thing because the strength of the soil determines the strength of every life.” – Sadhguru, founder of Save Soil.

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