AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH: Sharjah Ruler shares university’s plan for research and innovation at AUS Spring 2018 commencement

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has launched four interdisciplinary, PhD-granting research institutes in response to the region’s needs and in keeping with the university’s mandate to become a leading research based university in the next five years, said His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of AUS, at the university's Spring 2018 commencement ceremony held May 31, at University City Hall, Sharjah. Read More »

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE: New Alliance to Enhance Legal Protection along China’s Belt and Road

The Dubai International Financial Centre’s Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), which incorporates the DIFC Courts, signed a unique memorandum with the University of Oxford’s China Centre to pool expertise on the legal certainty, protection and contract enforcement needed for Chinese and international investors to secure participation in China’s five trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative. Read More »

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY: Saudi Aramco Awards Halliburton Contract for Unconventional Gas Stimulation Services

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin H. Nasser (standing center), Halliburton CEO Jeffrey A. Miller (standing first from L) and Saudi Aramco Sr. VP for Upstream Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani (standing first from R), attended the signing ceremony for unconventional gas stimulation services contract on May 27, 2018 at Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Read More »

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 »

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