According to a ‘2020 UAE Security and Savings’ survey by global consultancy, Mercer, nearly half (45 percent) of expat employees in the UAE either have no plans to ensure an adequate standard of living after retirement or plan to work beyond the retirement age to ensure continued income. The study further uncovered a lack of
GESS Dubai kicks off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 600 edtech companies from around the world and more than 100 leading experts in education confirmed to participate. Organised by Tarsus in partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Education, the world’s leading education show is also supported by the Ministry of Education
The importance of lifelong learning to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was one of the topics under discussion during the opening of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation’s first Literacy Challenge Forum. Presenting the subject to the audience, Arne Carlsen, Professor at the University of Latvia’s Faculty of Education, Psychology
DP World, the leading enabler of global trade, and one of the world’s largest port operators, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Fraser Surrey Docks from Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP) alongside its partner Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). This acquisition complements DP World’s footprint in Canada, which also includes terminal
Al Mal Capital PSC, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments and a diversified, multi-line investment institution, was awarded with the 2020 ‘UAE Asset Manager of the Year’ award for the second consecutive year at the annual Mena Fund Manager Performance Awards. The annual event and ceremony, which was held at Ritz Carlton, DIFC, brought together the
Emirates Post announced that participants can now start sending their submissions for the 49th UPU annual letter writing competition for schoolchildren aged between 10 and 15 years, under the new 2020 inspirational theme “Write a message to an adult about the world we live in”. Organized by Emirates Post as part of the United Postal
The Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) today announced the successful conclusion of its nationwide community walkathon titled ‘2020 Walk for Arthritis’ aimed at creating awareness within the society about the debilitating disease and empowering the community with tools for a smooth reintegration into the society. The family-friendly event with a 3.5km walk along the Dubai
