The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Dirwaza Curatorial Lab Launch Arts Apprenticeship Program

 Abu Dhabi, September 2, 2024 — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has launched an annual Arts Apprenticeship program in collaboration with Dirwaza Curatorial Lab, an Abu Dhabi-based creative incubator and projects partner, founded by Munira Al Sayegh. The program is designed for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and similar chronic conditions. The apprenticeship spans two months and four participants will be selected from across the UAE, to be trained by the Dirwaza Curatorial Lab team      on curatorial thinking and research . The aim is to develop curatorial skills, from ideating to storytelling and planning for an exhibition, while simultaneously raising awareness about MS.

Munira Al Sayegh, Founder of Dirwaza Curatorial Lab

SGMB Director General Allay reviews final preparations at Expo Centre Sharjah

 IGCF 2024 set to welcome over 250 global communication experts and leaders on 4-5 September

Sharjah, September 02, 2024

During his visit to Expo Centre Sharjah to oversee the final preparations for the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), scheduled for 4-5 September, His Excellency Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), highlighted the forum’s pivotal role in reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a preferred destination for hosting and organising international events. He also engaged in discussions with the directors of SGMB and the event organisers to review the latest developments and ensure all preparations are on track.

Women entrepreneurs celebrating the Emirati Women’s Day at Senses Center

 Empowering Emirati Women Entrepreneurs: Senses Center Celebrates Achievements on Emirati Women’s Day

Dubai, UAE – August 30, 2024 – The Senses Center, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hashar Al Maktoum hosted a landmark event in honor of Emirati Women’s Day, dedicated to celebrating and empowering Emirati women entrepreneurs. Taking place on Friday, August 30, 2024, this event at the Senses Center offered a platform for inspiration, recognition, and community building among women entrepreneurs in the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The event focused on highlighting the remarkable achievements of Emirati women entrepreneurs, whose success serves as a powerful source of inspiration and empowerment for women across the UAE and the MENA region. By achieving significant milestones, Emirati women entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate that ambition, innovation, and determination can lead to extraordinary success, breaking down barriers and challenging traditional norms. Their stories inspire other women to pursue their own entrepreneurial aspirations, fostering a culture of resilience and confidence that drives collective progress.

100 Days to Abu Dhabi Finance Week: 2024 Edition Expands to 50 Events

 

• Five global leadership forums including the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will be returning for another edition as part of ADFW’s four-day event series
• An extravagant plan of 50 events includes newly introduced forums for 2024 such as the UBS Investment Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30th August 2024: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, the third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the flagship financial event of the MEASA region hosted by ADGM, unveiled today an extravagant plan of50 events and sub-events. In June, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), announced its third edition under the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’, which will run from 9th December to 12th December 2024 and will explore the multiple facets that contribute to Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ focussing on financial, human, cultural, environmental and technological facets of the capital.

M42’s Mubadala Health Dubai prevents blindness in patient

 

• Consultant neurologist spots previously undetected signs in 75-year-old who was mistakenly diagnosed with migraines
• Patient had temporal arteritis, which is inflammation of the medium-sized vessels of the temporal artery and requires prompt medical attention
• Headache Clinic at Mubadala Health Dubai provides specialized treatment for headaches, enabling sufferers to regain control of their lives

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 29, 2024: Mubadala Health Dubai, part of the M42 group, provides specialized treatment for headaches, enabling sufferers to regain control of their lives. Utilizing the latest research, innovative treatments and a holistic approach, Mubadala Health Dubai’s newly launched Headache Clinic aims to improve the quality of life for patients with headaches and chronic migraines. Recently, it helped treat a 75-year-old patient who risked possible blindness due to a misdiagnosed condition.

Gartner Predicts 75% of Enterprises Will Prioritize Backup of SaaS Applications as a Critical Requirement by 2028

 Risk of IT Outages Underscores Need for Regular Backup and Recovery of Critical Enterprise Data

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 27, 2024 – By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritize backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement, compared to 15% in 2024, according to Gartner, Inc.

SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernized deployments, with the data these applications generate expected to be among the fastest-growing sets of critical enterprise data over the next five years. According to Gartner’s latest forecast, worldwide end-user SaaS spending is projected to grow 20% to total $247.2 billion in 2024, and is forecast to reach nearly $300 billion in 2025,

3,000 individuals embraced Islam during the first half of 2024

 

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, represented by the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture, has announced impressive statistics for the first half of 2024. Over 3,000 residents and visitors embraced Islam, reflecting a significant growth in interest in the religion and the efforts made to introduce individuals to its teachings.

In this context, Dr. Omar Mohammed Al-Khateeb, Executive Director of the Islamic Affairs Sector, stated: “The embrace of Islam by over 3,000 individuals signifies the success of our efforts in promoting the message of tolerance and understanding that our noble religion conveys. These figures are not mere statistics; they represent a genuine transformation in people’s lives and their desire to adopt values of peace and love.”