Shivanee Deshpande

Excellence in HR & Passion to Empower Women fuel Shivanee’s Career Growth

Shivanee Deshpande is a distinguished executive talent hunter and HR professional whose expertise spans across talent acquisition, career development, fostering innovative work cultures, developing HR strategies, and nurturing leadership. With over six years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, Shivanee has established herself as a leading figure in the Human Resources profession. Naturally inquisitive,…

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Ihuaku Patricia Nweke

A seasoned procurement professional pushes boundaries to create impact – Meet Ihuaku Patricia Nweke

With over two decades of thriving in her procurement career, Ihuaku Patricia Nweke inspires us with her flair in creativity and style. Ihuaku Patricia Nweke is a remarkable social entrepreneur, fashion designer, and author whose multifaceted career has made a significant impact in both social work and the fashion industry. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ihuaku’s…

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otable new initiatives included the IDEX NEXT_GEN a dedicated space that brought together over 100 startups from around the world,

IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 launch on February 17 under UAE President’s patronage

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence, in strategic partnership with ADNEC Group, will be organising the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 on February 17-21. The globally renowned and highly anticipated events in…

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Hamdan bin Mohammed approves formation of Board of Directors of ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative

Hamdan bin Mohammed approves formation of Board of Directors of ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved the formation of the Board of Directors of the ‘Young Arab Leaders’ initiative, naming 11 leading and influential Arab figures from diverse…

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Expo Centre Sharjah sets record with 80 exhibitions, 3 million visitors in 2024

Expo Centre Sharjah sets record with 80 exhibitions, 3 million visitors in 2024

Expo Centre Sharjah continues its journey of achievements, cementing the emirate’s status as a leading regional and global hub for exhibitions and conferences. It further strengthens the exhibition industry’s role as a key driver of economic diversification and sustainable growth in Sharjah and the UAE. In 2024, Expo Centre Sharjah, alongside its affiliated centres in…

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Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, explained: “Despite the high demand for this service in Business Bay, we have decided to lower the fare from Dh5 to Dh2 to make it more affordable and accessible to a larger segment of the community. In addition, we plan to expand the service to cover 10 areas by the end of the first half of 2025, with a fleet of 41 buses.”
 Traffic flow He noted that that the fare reduction for the Bus-On-Demand service in Business Bay will help improve traffic flow and contribute to smoother mobility in this bustling area. “We expect this initiative to drive even greater usage of public transport, especially as it enhances connectivity between adjacent areas. This will make travel faster and safer, while also strengthening the overall integration of our public transport network,

Dubai’s RTA reduces fare for bus-on-demand service in Business Bay

The initiative aims at encouraging greater use of efficient and punctual buses The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced a fare reduction for the Dubai ‘Bus-On-Demand’ service in the Business Bay area, effective December 20. This initiative aligns with RTA’s broader strategy to enhance Dubai’s public transport network, improve the integration of…

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Digital Dubai today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, reflecting the shared commitment of both entities to developing national competencies that can anticipate and shape the future through innovative concepts, technologies, skills and tools. The agreement was signed by Tariq Al Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Enablement Sector at Digital Dubai; and Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Future Design and Acceleration at the Dubai Future Foundation. This partnership focuses on empowering participants in the Digital Pioneers Programme, an initiative by Digital Dubai that trains new graduates over a one-year period to become future leaders through a blend of technical and behavioural skills, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Tariq Al Janahi said, “This agreement aligns with Digital Dubai’s direction to enhance digital competencies, invest in its talent driving the digital transformation process, and provide them with advanced and diverse training resources. We are pleased that Dubai Future Foundation serves as a key learning and training hub for Dubai’s digital talent.” Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Future Design and Acceleration at Dubai Future Foundation said, "Imagining, designing, and executing the future - while remaining ready for its opportunities and transformations - is a core principle of the Dubai Future Foundation’s various programmes and initiatives. The strategic partnerships with leading entities, such as Digital Dubai, a benchmark in world-class digital transformation leadership, reinforce Dubai's status as the world’s most future-ready city." The partnership encompasses several pillars, such as launching joint training programmes with leading global technology companies and participating in international events that showcase the latest advancements in future technologies.

Dubai Future Foundation sign strategic partnership

Digital Dubai today signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, reflecting the shared commitment of both entities to developing national competencies that can anticipate and shape the future through innovative concepts, technologies, skills and tools. The agreement was signed by Tariq Al Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Enablement Sector at…

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Investopia Tokyo’ explores investment, financing opportunities in Japanese markets

Investopia Tokyo’ explores investment, financing opportunities in Japanese markets

Investopia has launched a new edition of its global dialogues titled ‘Investopia Tokyo’, aimed at catalysing investment in the new economy, financial services, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and technology sectors. The initiative also highlighted emerging global trends in fast-growing industries and modern financing trend s in the UAE, Japanese and Asian…

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European electricity demand rises, gas demand declines in Q3'24

European electricity demand rises, gas demand declines in Q3’24

The European Commission in Brussels reported that during the third quarter of 2024, the EU’s gas and electricity markets demonstrated their resilience in ensuring supply security. This strength was attributed to measures enhancing flexibility, improving integration among EU member states, and the deployment of renewable energy sources. According to the report, electricity demand saw moderate…

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