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UAE to host 25th edition of Gulf Engineering Forum in February 2024

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UAE to host 25th edition of Gulf Engineering Forum in February 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 September 2023: The UAE Society of Engineers, in collaboration with the Gulf Engineering Union, has officially announced the launch of the 25th Gulf Engineering Forum to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates in February next year under the theme “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future.”

From L-R: Eng. Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, President of the UAE Society of Engineers, and Eng. Mohamed Ali Alkhozaae, Secretary-General of Gulf Engineering Union

The announcement was made during the press conference held today at the headquarters of the UAE Society of Engineers in Dubai. It was attended by Eng. Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, President of the UAE Society of Engineers, and Eng. Mohamed Ali Alkhozaae, Secretary-General of Gulf Engineering Union, as well as a number of local and Arab media outlets.

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Business & Investments

Agthia Group Shareholders Approve AED 65.31 Million Interim Dividend for H1’23

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Agthia Group Shareholders Approve AED 65.31 Million Interim Dividend for H1’23

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12th September 2023: Agthia Group PJSC (AGTHIA:UH), one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, held its General Assembly Meeting virtually today. During the meeting, shareholders approved the Board’s proposed interim cash dividend of 8.25 fils per share (AED 65.31 million) for the 6 months ending 30th June 2023.

Khalifa Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Agthia Group, commented: “Our interim dividend reflects Agthia’s robust balance sheet and strong cash generation, and continued confidence in its future growth prospects as it progresses its strategy to become a leading food and beverage company in the MENA region and beyond.”

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Federal Geographic Information Center launches the Union Atlas

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Federal Geographic Information Center launches the Union Atlas

– With the aim of supporting national efforts to achieve comprehensive development

11 September 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Federal Geographic Information Center has announced the launch of the first of its kind Union Atlas in the UAE, which provides a database of reliable geospatial and statistical information. The Atlas aims to enhance operations and support future planning for various government and private entities, as well as vital sectors in the UAE, to support national efforts to achieve comprehensive development.

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Education

Mamoura British Academy makes final 3 for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023

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Outstanding UAE school named Top 3 finalist for World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action as nation prepares to host COP28

  • Mamoura British Academy makes final 3 for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023

September 12, 2023

Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which is empowering its students and transforming communities through sustainability, has been named a Top 3 finalist for the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action as the nation prepares to host COP28. The $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes, founded last year by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, Yayasan Hasanah, and the Lemann Foundation, are the world’s most prestigious education prizes.

The five World’s Best School Prizes – for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives – celebrate schools everywhere for the pivotal role they play in developing the next generation of learners and for their enormous contribution to society’s progress, especially in the wake of COVID. The Prizes were established to share the best practices of schools that are transforming the lives of their students and making a real difference to their communities.

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Opens Center for Higher Education at 20th Convocation

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Opens Center for Higher Education at 20th Convocation

  • Survey Finds That About 50% of Graduating Students Eager to Pursue Further Studies
  • Center for Higher Education to Offer Counseling and Training for Higher Education Pathways
  • 20th Convocation Marks Graduation of 294 Students and Recognizes Distinguished Alumnus with BITS Ratna Award
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