Day: April 19, 2023

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Belgian celebrity Debby Gommeren opens marketing company in Dubai

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Belgian celebrity Debby Gommeren opens marketing company in Dubai

Debby Gommeren, better known from her career as an international model and singer has recently opened DGM, a marketing company that is poised to take over the marketing business in Dubai with its creative solutions.
Originally from Belgium, Debby lived and worked in the United States for over five years before settling in Dubai more than two years ago now. It took her more than a year to build her company ‘DGM’. She says she prefers not to rush things. By taking her time to search and find the best graphic designers around the world with an unique , creative, high class style, she can guarantee to provide the best quality services for her clients. ‘Quality over quantity’ she says. She and her team are providing comprehensive marketing services, including branding, advertisements, video commercials, photoshoots, banners, social media marketing, building websites, logo design, and even the creation of custom crypto coins.

With her years of experience in the entertainment industry and working with so many different brands , companies , celebrities, and products worldwide , she knows like no other how this business works. With her ambition and passion for creativity she became an expert in this field. And she uses this expertise to help her clients to achieve their goals.
Although her business ‘DGM’ is already up and running, the official opening of her brand new office in Business Bay (overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa) is scheduled for next month, and will be attended by some VIP clients / guests by invitation only.

If you need support with social media marketing, entertainment industry insights, or any other marketing needs, Debby and her DGM team are there to help you.

Instagram : @debbygmarketing
Website : www.debbygmarketing.com

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DEWA launches 4th batch of Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems & Technology

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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched the 4th batch of the Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems & Technology, in cooperation with the University of California, Berkeley USA (UC Berkeley).

This supports DEWA’s ongoing efforts to empower young Emirati employees. The virtual launching was attended by Professor Tarek Zohdi, the Programme Director at UC Berkeley College of Engineering, Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, and officials from UC Berkeley and DEWA. With 30 students in the 4th batch, the total number of participants in the programme has reached 173 male and female employees.

In his speech at the launch event, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of DEWA, welcomed the students of the 4th batch and commended the strategic partnership with UC Berkeley to build and sharpen the capabilities of the next generation of Emirati engineers and young innovators in clean and renewable energy technologies. He also thanked UC Berkeley professors and supervisors for their efforts and fruitful cooperation with DEWA.

“Dubai has become the hub for innovation and skilled talent thanks to the wise vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We strive to prepare and empower a generation that will keep pace with the government of the future and has a futuristic mindset, and we adopt a comprehensive strategy to invest in our staff. DEWA launched the master’s degree in Future Energy Systems and Technology with the University of California, Berkeley in 2019. It is a part of our ongoing efforts to consolidate the UAE and Dubai’s role as a leading hub for shaping the future. This programme has been developed as a unique and futuristic Masters programme to educate UAE nationals,”

said Al Tayer.

Al Tayer encouraged the employees participating in the programme to abide by the highest scientific and professional standards, moral values and positivity. He said that the best research faculty from UC Berkeley would teach them cutting-edge subjects, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Renewable Generation Systems, and Cybersecurity, which are necessary to master the disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, contribute to the green economy transition, and promote climate change efforts.

“We believe that you will greatly benefit from this programme as we aim for technically savvy, competent and future employees who will lead our current and future initiatives. We are counting on you to be sincere, quality-focused, thoughtful, and transformative in your approaches and actions,”

Al Tayer concluded, addressing the students.

Dr Yousef Al-Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA, said that DEWA is committed to developing the capabilities of its employees and encourages them to learn continuously. To achieve this, DEWA has established partnerships with several prestigious international universities and research centres. He noted that DEWA designed the Master’s Programme in Future Energy Systems & Technology in collaboration with UC Berkeley for Emirati employees to obtain a higher degree in a futuristic and unique domain that allows them to learn advanced topics. These enhance their skills and capabilities to respond to developments, keep pace with changes, and acquire the necessary skills to anticipate and shape the future.

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UAE announces global competition for start-ups

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It is to be launched ahead of COP28.

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is to hold a global start-up competition for technology ventures focussed on sustainability and decarbonisation.

The competition, launched ahead of COP28, will be for transformative start-ups seeking to have a global impact to showcase and pitch new innovations and technologies.

It seeks to provide them with the opportunity to learn from some of the best and brightest minds working in the fields of sustainability, manufacturing and technology.

The competition will also provide the startups with the opportunity to further develop and deploy their technologies in the UAE in collaboration with various industry partners.

Taking place at the Make it in the Emirates Forum from 31st May to 1st June, the competition will be open to just 24 start-ups from all over the world

The Ministry has created the ‘Make it in the Emirates Start-up Competition’ to provide technology start-ups with a platform where they can meet investors and network with policy makers and industry partners.

The Make it in the Emirates Startup Competition seeks to enable forward-looking technology startups with pioneering sustainability related innovations that can transform and green existing industries, while also seeding the green industries of the future.

Tariq Al Hashimi, Director of Advanced Technology Adoption and Development at MoIAT, said, “We are living in an age in which start-ups have the power to disrupt entire industries and rewrite the playbook. These startups also have promising solutions for some of the world’s most pressing issues including climate change”.

He, however, pointed out that access to funding and other enablers remains a huge challenge for startups all over the world.

“That is why the ministry is leveraging the Make it in the Emirates Forum as a platform to provide promising tech-driven, sustainability-focused companies with a stage at one of the region’s largest and most attended industrial investment events to pitch, learn and connect,” he said.

The deadline for submitting applications for participation in the competition is May 5.

The 24 start-ups will initially be selected from the pool of submissions based on the innovation they have demonstrated, their disruptive potential, their scalability and sustainability, as well as their marketing potential, competitive advantage, and positive social impact.

The judging panel will include representatives from Aspire, EDGE Group, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Technology Innovation Institute, Dubai Industrial City, UAE University and Strata.

The competition is one of several initiatives launched under the Make it in the Emirates umbrella.

‘Make it in the Emirates’ aims to attract investors, industrialists and innovators to the UAE to benefit from the country’s competitive advantages.

 

Science & Tech

LG’s Eid Gift Guide: Spoil your tech savvy friends with latest innovative products

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Impress Your Tech-Savvy Family and Friends with LG’s Latest Monitors for Tech Enthusiasts, Professionals and Gamers.

With Eid Al Fitr just around the corner, it is time to remind our loved ones that we are grateful for them. LG Electronics (LG) has the perfect gifts to match different audiences’ needs. Whether you have a tech lover on your list, or those looking for enhanced productivity and becoming masters at multitasking, LG offers an array of innovative monitors that are designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s tech fanatics – gamers, students, business users and multimedia professionals.

Unparalleled Gaming Experience

Take gaming to the next level with the newly launched LG 45” UltraGear OLED Curved Monitor (45GR95QE model). Featuring the 45-inch WQHD (3440×1440) OLED curved display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 800R curvature, the monitor delivers the stunning picture quality that allows gamers to enjoy a fully immersive experience. With a 1,500,00:1 contrast ratio, DCI-P3 98.5% colour gamut, HDR10 and OLED pixel dimming, it offers true-to-life imagery and accurate colour representation, making it perfect for gaming or streaming. Additionally, the monitor’s industry-leading 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GTG response time ensure blazing-fast speed and smooth gameplay for an unmatched gaming experience.

Enhanced Productivity

For those who spend long hours at their desk, a monitor from LG’s Ergo series would make the perfect gift. The LG DualUp monitor with Ergo stand features two 21.5-inch screens (16:9 aspect ratio) stacked into one single display, saving space on the desk and enhancing work efficiency. The Ergo stand enables easy adjustments of extend, retract, swivel, pivot, height and tilt, allowing users to set the perfect position of the screen for a healthier, more comfortable experience. Furthermore, the monitor’s SDQHD Nano IPS display with DCI-P3 98.5% colour gamut ensures vibrant colour reporudction, making it perfect for multimedia professionals.

Unmatched Multitasking

LG’s UltraWide Monitors are ideal gifts for those who need to accomplish multiple tasks at once. The monitors are available in different sizes, ranging from 25 to 34 inches, offering ample screen space to work on multiple projects simultaneously. LG’s IPS display supports a wide colour spectrum and offers outstanding brightness while providing a wide viewing angle. Additionally, LG’s UltraWide Monitor can become a productivity hub with a variety of connectivity options, including RJ45 (LAN port) for wired Ethernet and USB Type-C, allowing power delivery, data transferring and connection to devices with only a single cable.