Philanthropic organisations and NGOs can create lasting social impact (24 February 2016)
Participating in a plenary session on ’Creating Lasting Social Impact’, on the second and final day of Global Women’s Forum Dubai, the panel was of the opinion that philanthropy and social entrepreneurship are yielding new approaches to social impact, and serving up new models for making change.
TVM Capital Healthcare Partners registers new emerging markets-focused fund (23 February 2016)
The fund, TVM Healthcare III, intends to raise US$300 million to invest in up to 12 healthcare companies in the Middle East and North Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Dubai Crown Prince, Queen Rania visit Discovery Exhibition (23 February 2016)
Sheikh Hamdan and the Queen of Jordan toured the exhibition which featured a variety of hubs, including the Social Impact Hub by telecommunication company du, and the Energy Hub by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) - the main partners of the event.
Dubai Customs gets the European Specification Certificate on Innovation Management System "TS 16555" (22 February 2016)
Issued by the German certification body TUV INTERCERT, the Innovation Management System aims to nurture innovation and creative thinking on both individual and corporate levels, as well as to upgrade work mechanisms in a creative manner so as to exceed the expectations of service users.
Dubai Museum of the Future signs strategic partnership with Shenzhen Foundation for Int’l Exchange and Cooperation (22 February 2016)
The agreement will help promote the exchange of talent and ideas between the two cities, Dubai and Shenzhen, and encourage the development of innovation in robotics, the Internet of Things, and other services directly related to the economy and people’s lives.
Dubai Chamber reviews food and beverage sector growth trajectory (22 February 2016)
In his welcome address, Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice-President, International Relations, Dubai Chamber, stated that as a leading business facilitator, Dubai Chamber strives to provide the local.
Hometown second Fund to be launched under DIFC (22 February 2016)
The sponsors plan to raise a total of USD 200 million for the final closing of the fund and list the closed ended fund on a recognised exchange in due course. The first closing of the fund is targeted for the first half of 2016.
Global Women’s Forum Dubai welcomes thought-leaders from across the world (22 February 2016)
Each year the Women’s Forum Global Meeting in Deauville, France, welcomes a Special Delegation of remarkable women from a specific country or region.
The Al Manal Initiative launches Step Up For Girls’ Education campaign (22 February 2016)
For every 3,500 steps accumulated, an equivalent of one year’s worth of education will be donated to existing girls’ education programmes of Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim meets Rising Talents from the GCC (22 February 2016)
The first GCC edition of the Rising Talents initiative, held in partnership with FGB, will recognise seven talented women from the GCC region, who will participate in a variety of activities and sessions during Global Women’s Forum Dubai, in addition to a pre-program workshop.
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