WESTERN SAHARA

United Solar Holding Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Polysilicon Project in SOHAR Port and Freezone

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Monday, March 18, 2024

SOHAR, Oman, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Solar Holding Inc. announces the laying of the foundation stone for its polysilicon factory in SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR), Sultanate of Oman. The USD 1.35  billion landmark project is set to be one of the world's largest and the Middle East's first with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons. Expected to commence operations in 2025, the project underscores a vision for sustainable growth and development.

Key Points: 
  • SOHAR, Oman, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Solar Holding Inc. announces the laying of the foundation stone for its polysilicon factory in SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR), Sultanate of Oman.
  • The USD 1.35  billion landmark project is set to be one of the world's largest and the Middle East's first with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons.
  • Expected to commence operations in 2025, the project underscores a vision for sustainable growth and development.
  • Today, SOHAR Freezone is home to various industries from 53 countries reinforcing its position as an engine of economic diversification.

United Solar Holding Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Polysilicon Project in SOHAR Port and Freezone

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 18, 2024

SOHAR, Oman, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Solar Holding Inc. announces the laying of the foundation stone for its polysilicon factory in SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR), Sultanate of Oman. The USD 1.35  billion landmark project is set to be one of the world's largest and the Middle East's first with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons. Expected to commence operations in 2025, the project underscores a vision for sustainable growth and development.

Key Points: 
  • SOHAR, Oman, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Solar Holding Inc. announces the laying of the foundation stone for its polysilicon factory in SOHAR Port and Freezone (SOHAR), Sultanate of Oman.
  • The USD 1.35  billion landmark project is set to be one of the world's largest and the Middle East's first with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons.
  • Expected to commence operations in 2025, the project underscores a vision for sustainable growth and development.
  • Today, SOHAR Freezone is home to various industries from 53 countries reinforcing its position as an engine of economic diversification.

Apprenticeship Programs to Forge New Paths in UAE Education Sector

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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.

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  • 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.

The Photography Exhibition You Don't Need to See: Canon launches World Unseen at Somerset House

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Monday, March 18, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Europe today announces "World Unseen," with a photography exhibition that invites visitors – blind, partially sighted and sighted – to experience photography in a new, accessible and immersive way. The exhibition will be held at Somerset House, London between 5-7 April, in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Europe today announces "World Unseen," with a photography exhibition that invites visitors – blind, partially sighted and sighted – to experience photography in a new, accessible and immersive way.
  • The exhibition will be held at Somerset House, London between 5-7 April, in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
  • There are at least 2.2 billion people globally who have some form of visual impairment[1], for whom photography remains largely out of reach.
  • Designed with the experience of blind and partially sighted people in mind, the exhibition will feature a series of photographs taken by world-renowned photographers.

ANICAV promotes canned legumes from Europe: Easy to Cook and Bursting with Health

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Canned legumes are a pantry essential for busy individuals seeking quick, nutritious meals.

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  • Canned legumes are a pantry essential for busy individuals seeking quick, nutritious meals.
  • Whether tossed into salads, soups, stews, or simply seasoned and enjoyed on their own, canned legumes provide a healthy boost to any meal.
  • "European canned legumes offer the perfect solution - they are easy to cook, retain their nutritional value, and elevate the taste of any dish."
  • In a world where health and convenience go hand in hand, EU canned legumes shine as a beacon of culinary innovation.

ANICAV promotes canned legumes from Europe: Easy to Cook and Bursting with Health

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 15, 2024

Canned legumes are a pantry essential for busy individuals seeking quick, nutritious meals.

Key Points: 
  • Canned legumes are a pantry essential for busy individuals seeking quick, nutritious meals.
  • Whether tossed into salads, soups, stews, or simply seasoned and enjoyed on their own, canned legumes provide a healthy boost to any meal.
  • "European canned legumes offer the perfect solution - they are easy to cook, retain their nutritional value, and elevate the taste of any dish."
  • In a world where health and convenience go hand in hand, EU canned legumes shine as a beacon of culinary innovation.

FII Institute to Host Inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY Summit in Rio de Janeiro

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FII Institute is excited to announce its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FII Institute is excited to announce its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Themed 'Invest in Dignity', the summit is set to take place from 11 to 13 June 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY programme, an annual series of summits, reports and initiatives designed to tackle the world's biggest challenges and concerns.
  • FII PRIORITY Rio is set to be a pivotal platform for global leaders, government officials, investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and FII Institute members.

FII Institute to Host Inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY Summit in Rio de Janeiro

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FII Institute is excited to announce its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FII Institute is excited to announce its inaugural Latin American FII PRIORITY summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Themed 'Invest in Dignity', the summit is set to take place from 11 to 13 June 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY programme, an annual series of summits, reports and initiatives designed to tackle the world's biggest challenges and concerns.
  • FII PRIORITY Rio is set to be a pivotal platform for global leaders, government officials, investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and FII Institute members.

Gen Re and CME Strive To Fully Digitize Life Insurance Onboarding

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.
  • By adopting such an inclusive, tech-forward approach, insurers can ensure precise risk profiling and, subsequently, tailor policy premiums more effectively.
  • As possibilities expand, a new era of growth and accessibility takes shape, making life insurance more widely accessible and beneficial in an unprecedented manner.
  • The efforts of Gen Re and CME mark a sizable step forward in the modernization of the insurance industry, as the new user-focused innovative solution is set to completely redefine the user experience of interacting with life insurance products.

Gen Re and CME Strive To Fully Digitize Life Insurance Onboarding

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.
  • By adopting such an inclusive, tech-forward approach, insurers can ensure precise risk profiling and, subsequently, tailor policy premiums more effectively.
  • As possibilities expand, a new era of growth and accessibility takes shape, making life insurance more widely accessible and beneficial in an unprecedented manner.
  • The efforts of Gen Re and CME mark a sizable step forward in the modernization of the insurance industry, as the new user-focused innovative solution is set to completely redefine the user experience of interacting with life insurance products.