This summer, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) piloted its newest course in entrepreneurship. The course is the latest in a series of new offerings that inspire students to use an entrepreneurial mindset to solve impactful problems. CMU-Q students from every major can take courses in entrepreneurship or pursue a Tech Entrepreneurship minor. Students in […]
Photo: Amer Hasan Jasim Marhoon The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced today the release of four new skills reports for key economic sectors, including Healthcare, Transport and Logistics, Retail and Construction as well as Real Estate. The skills reports provide valuable insights for current employees and job seekers into each sector’s evolving landscape, highlighting the growth […]
The Public Relations and Communications Association MENA (PRCA MENA) – the world’s biggest PR body – is pleased to announce the appointment of Conrad Egbert as its new Head. Conrad brings with him a wealth of experience marking a new chapter for PRCA MENA focused on enhancing credibility, ethical standards and inclusivity across the industry. […]
The UAE Government Media Office has launched the Social Media Guide for Government Entities, an initiative designed to keep pace with the rapid evolution of social media and to enhance the communication between federal government entities and the public. The announcement was made in the presence of His Excellency Saeed Mohammad Al Eter, Assistant Minister […]
Watani Al Emarat Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Social Media Pioneers Association (SMPA), the first incubator for the business, activities and projects of pioneers, influencers and social media activists, to strengthen cooperation between both parties. This move comes in line with the shared goals of both parties to foster the role […]
Leading Dubai – based financial advisory firm Corporate Group and PwC Academy Middle East have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a strategic collaboration aimed at empowering the next generation of young professionals by bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world corporate experience. This initiative seeks to provide ambitious students with a […]
SETTLE, an Egypt-based B2B payment platform, has successfully raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Shorooq Partners. Other notable investors that participated included El Sewedy Capital Holding, Acasia Ventures, and Plus VC. With this new funding, SETTLE plans to accelerate its transition into the global market and further develop its platform with […]
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia launched its latest entertainment experience, Activate, at City Centre Mirdif. The introduction of Activate follows the signing of a partnership with Activate Games Inc., to become the exclusive provider of the active gaming experience in the […]
Mesh, the modern connectivity layer for crypto that makes transfers and account aggregation seamless, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with CoinMENA FZE, a leading digital assets trading platform in the Middle East. This collaboration aims to enhance digital asset transfer services by allowing CoinMENA’s trusted platform to be embedded into Mesh’s product suite, […]
IBM, a leading provider of global hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting expertise, announced today the launch of Himmah (meaning ‘determination’), the local edition of the IBM Consulting Associates program designed to train and upskill local Saudi talent. The announcement was made at Think Leadership Exchange Riyadh, an extension of IBM’s flagship Think event. Himmah aims to […]
