Day: October 14, 2022

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Zaki Nusseibeh opens exhibition of “Feathers & Thoughts” at Alliance Française Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President, has opened the “Feathers & Thoughts” exhibition in the presence of Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Arabic Language Centre at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.

The event witnessed the attendance of Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of Belgium to the UAE; Robert Lauer, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the UAE and the French Embassy representative in Abu Dhabi; Sultan Al Hajji, President of Alliance Française-Abu Dhabi; Franck Trouilloud, Director of the Alliance Française d’Abu Dhabi; Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Acting Executive Director of the ALC, and a crowd of businessmen, students and lovers of culture and art.

On this occasion, Nusseibeh said, “We are glad that this innovative exhibition, which has been conceived as a crossroad where the most profound forms of expression intersect in an innovative and intercultural spirit, highlighted the depth of intercultural relations between the Emirates and France. The Alliance Française Abu Dhabi, which has been established for nearly half a century, proved its ability to strengthen these distinguished fraternal relations, and build bridges between the Middle East and Europe, which carry out the fruitful collaboration of Arab and Western cultures.”

“The artist, Ayman Bazerbashe, has excelled in highlighting the Arabic Islamic calligraphy through the concepts linking the image with a concept, and letters with ideas. The chosen quotes belonged to many thinkers in the Middle East and even beyond, englobing logic and philanthropy, hope and despair, happiness, modesty and virtue, which constitute wise heritage expressions and phrases that contribute to the preservation of the Arabic language,” he added.

On his part, Trouilloud said, “It all started a few months ago when I discovered the creative work of Ayman Bazerbashe, a calligraphy artist residing in Dubai, inspired by a work based on a maxim written by Plato in the setting of an ancient dialogue: ‘Wisdom begins in wonder’, and that’s when the philosophical-calligraphic magic began.

“The result, breathtaking in its grace and beauty, is not only a transcription in Arabic or an illustration of philosophical thought: it embodies it and, by mixing disciplines and languages that were previously discordant, creates a completely new artistic object, at the crossroads of genres and cultures. From this incredible success, other calligraphies are born, forming a total of thirty original executions that are considered as either a form of intelligence in movement or as a reflection of the passage of thought to its word form.”

The “Feathers & Thoughts or The World’s Soul” exhibition is being held at Alliance Française Abu Dhabi until 31st January 2023. The exhibition is a philosophical and calligraphic cultural exhibition designated for all ages, for art enthusiasts, language students, curious individuals and those familiar with French Alliances of the world. An educational booklet as well as calligraphy workshops will accompany it.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of Bangladesh

DHAKA, Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi presented his credentials to Mohammad Abdul Hamid, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as the UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh during a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Dhaka.

During the meeting, Al Hamoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and their wishes to Abdul Hamid and the people of Bangladesh for further development and prosperity.

In turn, Abdul Hamid conveyed his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and expressed his wishes for the people of the UAE to achieve further growth and prosperity.

President Abdul Hamid wished Al Hamoudi success in his efforts to enhance ties between the two countries while highlighting his country’s readiness to support him in his duties.

For his part, Al Hamoudi expressed his pride at representing the UAE in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and his keenness to continue developing bilateral relations in key fields to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries and peoples.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations to achieve the aspirations of the two countries.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE leaders congratulate Abdul Latif Rashid on his election as President of Iraq

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Abdul Latif Rashid after he was elected as the new President of Iraq.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched a similar message to the new Iraqi President.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy signs agreement with Association of Corporate Treasurers

ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) and the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) have partnered to collaborate on delivering treasury and cash qualifications in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.

The agreement was signed by Mansoor Jaffar, CEO of ADGM Academy and Research Centre, and Caroline Stockmann, CEO of ACT, at the ACT Middle East Treasury Summit held in Dubai.

Along with the advancement of treasury and cash management knowledge, the strategic collaboration will also focus on supporting the UAE National Agenda of employability for the professional development and upskilling of the UAE nationals while balancing financial risks and opportunities for businesses in the Emirates.

The entities will also explore promoting and establishing ACT preparation training courses that will enable successful candidates to earn ACT certifications such as Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals, Certificate in Treasury and Award in Internal Cash Management and other higher-level qualifications.

Through the agreement, both ADGMA and ACT aim to foresee the upskilling of the UAE nationals via joint training to equip individuals for a successful career in the treasury and corporate finance industry.

Commenting on the partnership, Mansoor Jaffar said, “Equipping national talent for long-term success in the industry is key in our commitment to support UAE’s dynamic financial sector. ADGM Academy was established to invest in local talent and to ensure the robust development of the UAE’s economy.

“By delivering internationally recognised training programmes and establishing a flourishing knowledge-based environment, ADGMA has built a portfolio of world-class financial education and literacy. Our partnership with ACT reinforces our commitment to supporting the UAE’s Vision 2030 and bolstering Abu Dhabi’s position as a global financial and commercial hub,” he added.

For her part, Caroline Stockmann stated, “Education continues to be a strong focus for the ACT, and we are committed to strengthening the work we do on this in the region. I am delighted that Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy will deliver our treasury and cash management qualifications locally and support the development of talent that is needed in the region for these key areas.”

ADGMA and ACT also intend to collaborate on thought leadership opportunities such as joint seminars, workshops and conferences to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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EGA’s Youth Council hosts first ‘Youth in Manufacturing & Technology Forum’

ABU DHABI, The Youth Council of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) hosted the first ‘Youth in Manufacturing & Technology Forum’, bringing together Youth Councils from manufacturing and technology-led organisations to drive forward Operation 300bn and the UAE Centennial 2071 goal of creating a diversified knowledge economy.

The forum at EGA’s Al Taweelah site brought together over 15 Youth Councils from entities including Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, DP World, du, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Emirates National Oil Company, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Emirates Steel Arkan, Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail, Etisalat, Microsoft, Roads and Transport Authority, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Youth Advisory Council on Sustainable Development Goals, Global Shapers Community by World Economic Forum and Yahsat.

Created by the EGA Youth Council, the forum aims to foster future cooperation between key industries to achieve the goal of doubling the size of the UAE’s industrial sector by 2031. The forum also aims to strengthen connections between innovative and technology-led major companies and organisations to further strengthen the UAE’s knowledge economy.

Abdulnasser bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, “At EGA, we continue to focus on developing our youth and strive to empower national talent to lead the country in all aspects of society. The ‘Youth in Manufacturing & Technology Forum’ promises to be an important way for future leaders of these sectors to form the relationships and ideas they will need for many years to come.”

Hala Al Hashmi, Chair of EGA’s Youth Council and a senior engineer in the company’s Quality & Lean Department, said, “As young people in industry, it will be our responsibility to build on the achievements of the first 50 years of the UAE to create an even more prosperous and advanced society over the next 50, with sustainability at the core. This forum brings together youth leaders from many of the UAE’s leading manufacturing and technology-led organisations, laying the foundations for the collaboration we will need for success over the coming decades.”

EGA’s Youth Council was established in 2018 to enable the company’s young UAE national employees to develop into innovative leaders and pacesetters for change in the nation. Over 700 of EGA’s Emirati employees are under the age of 35.

Source: Emirates News Agency