DUBAI: Dubai Press Club (DPC) today honoured the participants and entities who supported the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ programme at a special ceremony held on the sidelines of the 18th Arab Media Forum (AMF). Launched in October 2018 in partnership with DP World, the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ training programme featured hands-on training sessions, interactive workshops and assessments aimed at introducing journalists …

DUBAI: The future of a nation depends on its young citizens. AMSI schools launch Model Federal National Council (MFNC) – a first of its kind platform in the UAE that aims to develop a new generation of Emirati students who could positively contribute to the future of the UAE.  The formation of MFNC was inspired by the ‘Year of Zayed’ …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Wayne State University (WSU) commemorated the expansion of their Transfer Student Program agreement in a signing ceremony between AURAK President, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, and Wayne State Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Keith Whitfield. AURAK, an independent, public, state-owned, non-profit, coeducational institution offering …

DUBAI: Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company announced that GISEC attendees will be introduced to Mimecast’s newly unveiled Threat Centre, with a presentation by Marc French, Senior Vice President and Chief Trust Officer. The Threat Centre is a group of hands-on, cybersecurity experts focused on providing threat intelligence that helps organisations convert threat information into value …

KARACHI: Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan, Mrs. Ardi Stoiosbraken conveyed her disgust at the terrorist activity in New Zealand and sympathized with the affectees. She said this during her meeting with the Chairman and members of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR). She said that, ‘we have religious freedom in the Netherlands and we safeguarded the human rights and supported it …

DUBAI: Several major deals were closed by the key participating players in the first two days of Dubai Property Festival (DPF), including Danube, Azizi Developments, Tiger Properties, Ajmal Makan – Sharjah Waterfront City, and GJ Real Estate in Ajman. One of the key highlights of the show this year is Dubai Police’s participation. A spokesperson from the organisation stated that …

DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the media has an important role in enhancing the region’s ability to deal with current challenges and developing new solutions to overcome the problems that hinder its development. His Highness’s remarks came during his meeting with Arab …

DUBAI: Emirates anticipates high passenger traffic this spring break weekend with visitors travelling to and from Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday 29th March with more than 42,000 passengers travelling abroad. Customers are reminded to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid any delays. Peak travel …

DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced today that it will lead a high-level delegation of UAE government officials and prominent businessmen to Panama in April where delegates will get the opportunity to explore new growth opportunities that are emerging in promising markets across Latin America and the Caribbean region. Kicking off on April 6th, the week-long trade mission …

KARACHI: During a meeting with Helen Brand OBE, Chief Executive, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Haroon Sharif said that the government is focused on addressing the structural problems in the economy to ensure export-led development and achieve stabilisation through development of human resource in the country. Highlighting some of the structural issues, the …