In keeping with its tradition of proposing an actionable agenda for its selected theme of development, the third edition of Investing in the Future (IIFMENA) conference has launched the IIFMENA 2018 “Sharjah Declaration for Youth Empowerment”, based on the outcomes of discussions that brought together more than 60 senior youth advocates and international experts to

The third edition of the Investing in the Future (IIFMENA) conference ongoing in Sharjah, hosted a panel session today (Wednesday) titled ‘Life Skills and Citizenship Education in the Middle East and North Africa’, in partnership with UNICEF to explore innovative pathways along with traditional learning system for the development of the youth. Rethinking the focus

ICONS© Coffee Couture, a forward thinking and health conscious lifestyle coffee shop chain, is looking at continuing its stead-fast growth in the Middle East through its recently signed partnership with ABL Company. Presently, the coffee-and-cakes giant is looking at an expansion across Kuwait with six branches, and the total number of franchises open in the

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced on Wednesday the launch of an online chatbot platform ‘Jawab,’ which has been designed and developed to effectively respond directly and automatically to enquiries from exhibitors, organisers and visitors on all event-related aspects, including the diverse range of services provided by ADNEC. With this launch, ADNEC becomes the

Social norms and practices hindering young women from reaching their potential in MENA was highlighted as one of the main impediments to the region’s developmental aspirations, at a panel discussion organised today (Wednesday) – the inaugural day of the third edition of the Investing in the Future (IIFMENA) conference, currently underway in Sharjah. Held under

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) honoured the partners and sponsors of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018), which DEWA is organising under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of HH

KEF Holdings, under the umbrella of its philanthropic arm the Faizal and Shabana Foundation, has committed to building 100 homes as part of the ‘Rebuild Kerala’ initiative. Launched by the Government of Kerala, the Rebuild Kerala initiative is collaborating across sectors to deliver solutions to restore critical infrastructure, specifically housing, that was damaged during the