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Talabat UAE enables users to donate to the 1 Billion Meals initiative

DUBAI, Talabat, the region’s leading local tech organisation, announced its support for the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, the largest campaign of its kind in the region to distribute vital food support to the underprivileged and vulnerable in 50 countries.

Talabat users can now contribute to the humanitarian initiative by donating easily and securely through the app, to provide vital food parcels and food vouchers to communities in need, by selecting one of the set donation amounts: AED10, AED50, AED100, AED300 or AED500.

All donations made through the platform will be used by the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to support vulnerable groups including children, refugees, displaced persons, and those affected by crises and natural disasters.

Tatiana Rahal, General Manager of Talabat UAE, said, “We are proud to support the 1 Billion Meals campaign organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) to secure food aid for vulnerable communities this Ramadan. By utilising the Talabat app, we are able to provide benefactors with a platform that allows them to safely and easily give back to those in need across the world.”

“As a local tech company, harnessing our technology for good remains an integral part of what talabat stands for. It cements our commitment to the communities in which we operate by connecting our large database of customers with trusted charities and enabling them to make a difference. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Emirati culture and we are proud to call the UAE home by having our headquarters in the UAE and to get the opportunity to contribute to such noble causes,” she added.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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KHDA introduces School Fees Fact Sheet

DUBAI, The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a new resource that will provide parents of private school students with comprehensive and reliable information about school fees.

Parents across Dubai will benefit from the School Fees Fact Sheet, a one-page reference that includes all fees a school may charge during an academic year.

In addition to mandatory tuition fees, the Fact Sheet will include details of other verified fees that parents could pay during an academic year, such as transportation, extra-curricular activities, school trips and books, to name a few. Parents will be able to access a School Fees Fact Sheet for every private school in Dubai.

Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), said, “Dubai is committed to supporting an environment that enables parents, students and schools to engage with each other and make choices based on clear information. Through the School Fees Fact Sheet, parents can understand a school’s complete fee structure at a glance. This will help them make better decisions about their children’s schooling. When there’s transparency on fees, both parents and schools can better focus on children’s growth. We’re grateful to private schools in Dubai for their support in making the fact sheets accessible to their parent communities.”

During the first phase, the School Fees Fact Sheets will be implemented by schools starting their academic year in April this year, covering parents of more than 81,000 students across 35 schools in Dubai.

Schools starting their academic year in September 2022 will get access to the service before the close of the current academic year.

The School Fees Fact Sheet will also include information on discounts and scholarships given by each school, if applicable.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Emirates ramps up global operations with restart of services to four destinations

DUBAI, Emirates has announced it will ramp up its global operations with the restart of services to four destinations, including Bali, London Stansted, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires.

The airline has also announced it will boost services to Nigeria, Mauritius and Singapore to serve market demand.

In line with the easing of travel restrictions worldwide, Emirates continues to rebuild and expand its global network to meet travel demand.

Starting from 1st May, 2022, Emirates will operate five weekly flights to Bali, utilising a two-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline will also scale up its operations from 1st July, 2022 to serve the island destination with a daily service.

Starting from 1st August, 2022, Emirates will resume flight operations to London Stansted with five weekly flights, utilising Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product. From 1st September, the airline will increase its services to offer a daily flight. By October 2022, the airline will be serving the UK with 110 weekly flights.

Emirates will operate four weekly flights to Buenos Aires via Rio de Janeiro, on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from 2nd November, 2022 – offering customers from Argentina and Brazil direct connectivity to popular business and leisure destinations across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

From 1st February 2023, Emirates will scale up its operations to a daily service.

Emirates is ramping up its services to Lagos with 11 weekly flights, starting from 1st July, 2022. The airline will ramp up its operations to the Nigerian city to offer a double daily service starting from 1st September, 2022 – taking the airline’s services to pre-pandemic levels. Emirates will also increase its services to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, to offer 5 weekly flights starting 1st May, 2022 and then a daily service from 1st September, 2022.

In line with rising demand, the airline will be scaling up flights to Mauritius from daily to nine weekly flights between 9th April 2022 and the end of June 2022, and then moving up to double daily flights from July 2022.

The airline will also increase passenger services to Singapore from seven weekly flights, to 14 weekly flights, starting from 23rd June, 2022. The added service will meet the increased demand for travel, since the country safely reopened to international tourists and eased travel restrictions.

With the resumption of services to four more destinations, Emirates’ extensive network will span to more than 130 destinations, across six continents.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF UAE PHARMA BUSINESS GROUP

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of the UAE Pharma Business Group, which aims to establish a framework to promote and support the growth of local manufacturers of medicine within the UAE, GCC and internationally.

The group is expected to welcome 50 member companies who will represent expertise across key sub-sectors in the pharmaceutical industry and support the UAE’s ambitions to become a leading hub for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device manufacturing industry.

The business group will provide an ideal platform for companies operating in the pharmaceutical industry to voice their concerns and share their feedback on regulation impacting industry stakeholders with the support and guidance of Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

The UAE Pharma Business Group was recently launched during a meeting between member companies and representatives from Dubai Chamber of Commerce, which was held at the Chamber’s headquarters.

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Chairman of the UAE Pharma Business Group and Managing Director of Dubai Science Park, said: “There is great scope for the UAE to become a leading hub for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device manufacturing industry considering the great demand emerging not only locally, but also on a regional scale for quality medicine and health care.”

For his part, Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, Senior Manager of Business Relations, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, described the establishment of the UAE Pharma Business Group as an important step in aligning the efforts of key stakeholders and boosting the sector’s competitiveness. He stressed the crucial role that business groups play in supporting Dubai’s sustainable growth as these organisations draw on combined expertise and capabilities.

As a facilitator for business groups and councils in Dubai, Dubai Chamber of Commerce aims to boost commerce between the business communities of Dubai and enhance relations between Dubai and other countries around the world.

Source: Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Dubai CommerCity, AstroLabs partner to launch e-commerce academy

DUBAI, Dubai CommerCity and AstroLabs, a capability building company committed to strengthening the digital ecosystem of the MENA region, have partnered to launch a dedicated e-commerce academy.

The Dubai CommerCity academy will provide a range of key offerings, including training boot camps, webinars, coding hackathons, online courses and internship opportunities with e-commerce companies at Dubai CommerCity. The platform aims to enhance the techno-functional skills of individuals within the e-commerce space and improve the e-commerce talent pool of the UAE.

Commenting on the partnership, DeVere Forster, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dubai CommerCity, said, “This partnership is an important development for Dubai CommerCity and aligns with our continued efforts to enhance the e-commerce talent pool in the UAE and improve the availability of skilled resources in the emirate’s job market. We are pleased to join hands with AstroLabs who will support us in our efforts to transform the UAE into a global hub for e-commerce and reduce the UAE’s dependency on global resources.”

Roland Daher, Chief Executive Officer of AstroLabs, said, “AstroLabs has been on a mission of developing the tech ecosystem in MENA for the last 9 years and we are excited to partner with Dubai CommerCity to boost the e-commerce industry in the region. Throughout the years, we have trained over 10,000 people and tens of companies in digital marketing, e-commerce, data, and coding. We are committed to creating a platform that will boost the skill development in the digital and e-commerce sector, attract and grow new talent, and contribute to Dubai’s vision of becoming the digital capital of the MENA region.”

To mark the partnership, Dubai CommerCity hosted a panel discussion featuring DeVere Forster, COO of Dubai CommerCity; Danielle Blizzard, Director of AstroLabs Talent; and Marius Clavola, CEO of Tradeling. Together the established panellists offered their expertise and insights on the current skills gap witnessed in the e-commerce sector and MENA region.

DeVere Forster stated that despite the advances witnessed in the sector over the last five years, the pool of talent in the e-commerce space remains very shallow. There is currently a huge demand for generalist e-commerce individuals, who hold the extensive experience required to accelerate the e-commerce sector. The implementation of platforms such as AstroLab’s represents a tremendous opportunity to bridge the current skills gap and deepen the talent pool.

While expressing her view, Danielle Blizzard commented that the skills gap in the current market has resulted in businesses struggling to diversify their teams. According to her, the sectors with the highest gap in talent currently are the technology, product, sales and marketing sectors.

Marius Clavola identified the rapid growth of the e-commerce space as is the main contributor to the gap in talent and skills. The demand facing the sector is far outweighing the supply available. To compete with this growth of e-commerce there must be greater benefits, packages and flexibility offered within that area to enhance the sector’s attractiveness.

The session also addressed the necessary factors for attracting top-rated talent, the need to strike the correct balance for building internal and external talent and advice for international businesses who wish to successfully enter the Dubai market.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Mansoor bin Mohammed meets players taking part in Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament

DUBAI, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, visited the Nad Al Sheba Sports complex where the ninth edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament is being held.

During his visit, the Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, met with players participating in one of the major sporting events organised during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed was accompanied by Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of UAE Padel Association and His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the NAS Sports Tournament.

The fifth day of the tournament featured exciting padel and volleyball championship matches.

“The NAS Sports Tournament started in 2013 as part of the vision and under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.

“The launch of the NAS Sports Tournament was aligned with the lofty goals set by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed for the sports sector and social development. His Highness extended unlimited support to achieve these goals, making this tournament a highly anticipated annual event.

“Sheikh Hamdan’s exceptional support enabled this tournament to achieve great results and contribute to the development of the sporting sector, while also promoting a positive sporting culture among families and various social segments.

“In addition to the large participation of both men and women players, the diverse nationalities of players and sporting disciplines and the high technical excellence displayed by the participants bear testament to the success of NAS Sports Tournament in achieving its goals at all levels,” said Sheikh Mansoor.

“We are pleased that this edition features competitions in eight different sporting disciplines, the participation of talented athletes and a large public turnout,” he added.

“The Dubai Sports Council will continue working to develop the NAS Sports Tournament and enhance its success. We will add more sporting disciplines to the Tournament’s future editions, His Highness further said.

During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor attended a padel and volleyball match and met with players and officials of various GCC teams participating in the event. He also welcomed them to the UAE. His Highness had high words of praise for their performance in the Tournament.

Source: Emirates News Agency