WESTERN SAHARA

'Qalby Etmaan' in its seventh season: Viewers are partners in giving and empowerment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Empowerment, Poverty, Season, Social media, Happiness

This season will delve into multiple initiatives with the objective of empowering people to create sustainable and fulfilling life for themselves.

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  • This season will delve into multiple initiatives with the objective of empowering people to create sustainable and fulfilling life for themselves.
  • The program is allowing and encouraging all its followers and viewers to participate in the journey through the Ghaith Platform – a newly launched humanitarian platform that aims to help people and uplift communities worldwide.
  • The seventh season of "Qalby Etmaan" airs daily during the blessed month of Ramadan on YouTube on the channel @Qalbyetmaan.
  • For more information on the initiatives and projects, and ways to donate, please log on to the Ghaith platform website: https://bit.ly/49JVIEx .

Riyadh Air joins United Nations Global Compact with the intention to incorporate United Nations Sustainability Goals across its operations

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Growth, Learning, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Air travel, ESG, GenX, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing, Transport, Aviation, United Nations Global Compact, KSA, Vision 2030, GDP, Atmosphere of Earth, USD, UN, Renewable energy

In a letter to António Guterres UN Secretary General, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas officially committed Riyadh Air to implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

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  • In a letter to António Guterres UN Secretary General, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas officially committed Riyadh Air to implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
  • As part of its aim to support the advancement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) working alongside partners and stakeholders to drive progress towards these goals by 2030.
  • Riyadh Air will also publish its first Sustainability Report in advance of its maiden in mid-2025.
  • Ibrahim Alhelali, Executive Director, UNGC said, "We are pleased to announce that Riyadh Air has joined the UN Global Compact network in Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Air joins United Nations Global Compact with the intention to incorporate United Nations Sustainability Goals across its operations

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Growth, Learning, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Air travel, ESG, GenX, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing, Transport, Aviation, United Nations Global Compact, KSA, Vision 2030, GDP, Atmosphere of Earth, Multimedia, USD, UN, Renewable energy

In a letter to António Guterres UN Secretary General, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas officially committed Riyadh Air to implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

Key Points: 
  • In a letter to António Guterres UN Secretary General, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas officially committed Riyadh Air to implementing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.
  • As part of its aim to support the advancement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) working alongside partners and stakeholders to drive progress towards these goals by 2030.
  • Riyadh Air will also publish its first Sustainability Report in advance of its maiden in mid-2025.
  • Ibrahim Alhelali, Executive Director, UNGC said, "We are pleased to announce that Riyadh Air has joined the UN Global Compact network in Saudi Arabia.

NEOM announces Treyam, its premier lagoon destination

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Diving, Tourism, Hotel

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM's Board of Directors has unveiled Treyam, a premier resort positioned where the spectacular desert landscape meets the sea.

Key Points: 
  • NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM's Board of Directors has unveiled Treyam, a premier resort positioned where the spectacular desert landscape meets the sea.
  • Boasting an audacious design with minimal land intervention, Treyam offers guests an elevated haven in which to unwind, re-energize and enjoy majestic natural surroundings.
  • The resort is the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.
  • Its upper and lower floors offer panoramic views of the tidal lagoon below and vast skies above, merging into the landscape whilst maintaining the natural integrity of the shoreline.

NEOM announces Treyam, its premier lagoon destination

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Diving, Tourism, Hotel

NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM's Board of Directors has unveiled Treyam, a premier resort positioned where the spectacular desert landscape meets the sea.

Key Points: 
  • NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NEOM's Board of Directors has unveiled Treyam, a premier resort positioned where the spectacular desert landscape meets the sea.
  • Boasting an audacious design with minimal land intervention, Treyam offers guests an elevated haven in which to unwind, re-energize and enjoy majestic natural surroundings.
  • The resort is the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.
  • Its upper and lower floors offer panoramic views of the tidal lagoon below and vast skies above, merging into the landscape whilst maintaining the natural integrity of the shoreline.

Visit Qatar Partners with Wego to Boost Traveler Engagement and Tourism

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Islamic art, Partnership, Museum, Attention, Culture, Marketing, Architecture, Travel, MENA, Tourism, International Market

DUBAI, UAE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with Visit Qatar to enrich traveler engagement and amplify the allure of Qatar's tourism offerings.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with Visit Qatar to enrich traveler engagement and amplify the allure of Qatar's tourism offerings.
  • This co-marketing collaboration seeks to leverage Wego's extensive reach and innovative marketing capabilities to drive more travelers to experience the wonders of Qatar.
  • "We are excited to join forces with Visit Qatar to promote Qatar as a must-visit destination for travelers," said Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Business Officer of Wego.
  • Wego and Visit Qatar are committed to providing travelers with unparalleled value and incentives to discover all that Qatar has to offer.

Visit Qatar Partners with Wego to Boost Traveler Engagement and Tourism

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Islamic art, Partnership, Museum, Attention, Culture, Marketing, Architecture, Travel, MENA, Tourism, International Market

DUBAI, UAE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with Visit Qatar to enrich traveler engagement and amplify the allure of Qatar's tourism offerings.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with Visit Qatar to enrich traveler engagement and amplify the allure of Qatar's tourism offerings.
  • This co-marketing collaboration seeks to leverage Wego's extensive reach and innovative marketing capabilities to drive more travelers to experience the wonders of Qatar.
  • "We are excited to join forces with Visit Qatar to promote Qatar as a must-visit destination for travelers," said Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Business Officer of Wego.
  • Wego and Visit Qatar are committed to providing travelers with unparalleled value and incentives to discover all that Qatar has to offer.

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week and Award-winning journalist, Lara Setrakian, launch 'HealthBeats' podcast

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Cloud, Excellency, Abu Dhabi Executive Council, SoundCloud, Public, Bloomberg Television, Policy, Politics, Bloomberg, News, News Deeply, Host, Doh, Government, Economics, Hearing, ABC News, Amusement park

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week will provide an always-on, collaborative platform to discuss critical topics in the field.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a major government initiative from the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, held on 13th-15th May 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • The event seeks to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring together researchers, policy makers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life-science ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week and Award-winning journalist, Lara Setrakian, launch 'HealthBeats' podcast

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Cloud, Excellency, Abu Dhabi Executive Council, SoundCloud, Public, Bloomberg Television, Policy, Politics, Bloomberg, News, News Deeply, Host, Doh, Government, Economics, Hearing, ABC News, Amusement park

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), a transformative platform looking to tackle the world's biggest health challenges, is announcing the launch of a new podcast series – 'HealthBeats' – in collaboration with Lara Setrakian, award-winning journalist, policy influencer and former Middle East correspondent for Bloomberg TV and ABC News.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week will provide an always-on, collaborative platform to discuss critical topics in the field.
  • Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) is a major government initiative from the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, held on 13th-15th May 2024, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • The event seeks to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and investment, and bring together researchers, policy makers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life-science ecosystem.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Employment, Growth, University, Learning, Apprenticeship, Private sector, Student, Curriculum, Future, Labour, Workforce, Higher, Inclusive, HCT, Nursing

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As global education trends evolve, there's a noticeable shift towards a more integrated approach, blending academic learning with practical, real-world experience. This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market. According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students. Here in the Middle East, as the UAE propels forward, it embraces innovative strategies to equip its youth with the skills necessary for tomorrow's challenges, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of educational excellence and economic advancement, ready to meet the demands of an ever-evolving global marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This trend, reflecting a universal move towards innovation, sees educational systems worldwide, including the UAE, adapting to the changing demands of the Job Market.
  • According to European commission, Apprentices find jobs faster, retain them longer, and are better paid than other students .
  • The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE's largest Federal Higher Education Institute, through its applied educational model transformation aptly named "Shaping the Future" is adopting apprenticeship-based programs to enhance its educational offerings.
  • The first 4-month apprenticeship period commenced in September 2023, with students registered to undertake the hands-on training as part of their education requirement.