UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: U of T leaders come together to discuss challenges, opportunities around promoting equity and diversity

From left, Charmaine Williams, Maydianne Andrade, Kelly Hannah-Moffat and Angela Hildyard participate in a panel discussion (all photos by Romi Levine) University of Toronto has made great strides in promoting equity and inclusivity, but there is still “a heck of a lot to do to ensure that everyone with potential can flourish and make a difference at this great institution,” says Angela Hildyard, U of T’s former vice-president of human resources & equity. Read More »

DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY: Dubai Chamber Sustainable Supply Chain Forum highlights best practices for reducing environmental impact

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted the 5th edition of the Dubai Sustainable Supply Chain Forum at its premises which gathered members of the business community in Dubai and highlighted global best practices for reducing companies’ environmental impact. Organised by the Sustainability in Supply Chain Task Force under the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network, the forum provided an ideal platform for various supply chain stakeholders to initiate a dialogue and share their experiences in this area. Read More »

DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY: Dubai Chamber board discusses new efforts to boost competitiveness of Dubai’s private sector

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Board of Directors held a meeting today at its headquarters where board members discussed strategic decisions, initiatives and efforts aimed at attracting foreign investment to the UAE and enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai’s private sector. Read More »

MUBADALA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: RDIF, Mubadala Petroleum and Gazprom Neft announce a joint venture to develop Siberian oil fields

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Russia) and Mubadala Petroleum, the UAE-based leading oil and gas exploration and production company, announce the creation of a joint venture with PJSC Gazprom Neft to develop several oil fields in the Tomsk and Omsk regions. Read More »

COUNCIL OF SAUDI CHAMBERS: CSC Secretary General & South Africa Ambassador Discuss Economic Relations

Council of Saudi Chambers issued the following announcement on May 22.Secretary General of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) Dr. Saud Al Meshari received in his office His Excellency the Ambassador of South Africa to Saudi Arabia, Cusbert Timba Habushi, where the two discussed fostering economic relations between the two countries. Read More »

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY: Saudi Aramco steps up to deliver landmark global fire operations conference

Bader F. Al Qadran delivers opening remarks at the first International Fire Operations Conference held recently in Manama, Bahrain. Al Qadran was joined by Ghassan G. Abulfaraj and other members of Saudi Aramco Safety and Industrial Security at the global conference, which was hosted in collaboration between the company and the International Association of Fire Chiefs under the patronage of Lt. General Sheikh Rashed Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Read More »

THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY: Important research projects at the meeting table of the Board of Trustees of the National Center for Space Science and Technology

The Board of Trustees of the National Center for Space Science and Technology at the University of the United Arab Emirates held its second meeting for the first half of 2018 to review the results of the work after the signing of memorandums of understanding, the scientific research group, the educational programs, and the awareness and community activities that took place during this period. Read More »

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