Training in the UAE

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:35:00 +0000

ELM signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

Agreement focuses on training, education, and leaders’ preparation

October 12, 2017 -ELM Company, a pioneer in business, learning, training, and digital solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) recently at the latter’s headquarters in Dubai, stating the cooperation between the organizations in the areas of training, education, leaders’ preparation, scientific research, and documentation and publication of the best governmental practices.

Dr. Nasir bin Zaid Almashary, Vice President of Training Solutions for ELM and Dr. Ali Sebaa Al Marri, CEO of the MBRSG signed the MoU which will focus on implementing key activities such as special trainings, research and studies, public events, exchange of experiences, and consultation and evaluation services.

Dr. Almashary noted that the partnership with MBRSG is a positive development for ELM having won the trust of one of the leading academic research institutions in the Arabic World specializing in government administration and public policy, and appreciated the School’s officials and Dr. Al Marri for their professionalism and wished the success of the cooperation of both parties. He added that this initiative comes within ELM’s efforts to expand its markets and share its unique expertise in the fields of learning and quality training, as well as other business solutions, government support, and digital products it provides to serve clients’ needs.

He further noted that the MoU is a valuable investment for both parties and the digital solutions company will endeavor to support the objectives of MBRSG in promoting government excellence in the UAE and the Arab World, and in honing future leaders through the help of ELM’s excellent capabilities in e-learning and training, in addition to secure electronic services, government-private sector connectivity services, and the development and delivery of e-services to many public and private sectors.

Dr. Ali Al Marri said: "The MoU with ELM spells a clear start for the MBRSG to enhance scientific research, training, and its education efforts throughout the region, especially in the areas of upgrading administrative structure for government work, for governance, as well as in creating an ideal platform for the exchange of knowledge for both parties and apply the best international practices. All of this will be implemented in a manner that ensures the growth of human resources specialized in public administration and capable of assuming leadership positions.”

Nadia Amanallah Kamali, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at MBRSG, added: "The partnership with ELM reflects the efforts of the two parties to consolidate the modern concept of management based on smart business solutions and digital services. We are glad that ELM, a pioneer company in this field, has joined us as a strategic partner of the School, to move forward with the design and implementation of special education and training programs. We also look forward to the development of new integrated programs in collaboration with the experts and specialists at ELM to keep abreast of the digital transformation process and the current and prospects of the labor market."

ELM is considered a leading provider of innovative digital solutions, training and consulting solutions, and digital products. Furthermore, ELM possesses advanced expertise in the fields of process re-engineering and administrative support & outsourcing, in compliance with professional standards that meet the expectations of customers, and supervised by highly skilled and competent professionals. These qualifications make ELM a trusted organization by several prominent government and private institutions in the Middle East, owing it to the quality of its works which has earned it numerous recognition from prestigious international organizations.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:35:00 +0000

2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance explores international cooperation in support of ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative

USD 2.3 trillion Islamic economy is a pivotal player

Dubai’s experience in Islamic Economy will drive the revitalization of the Silk Road connecting Asia & Europe

UAE, September 12, 2017- The Dubai Center for Islamic Banking and Finance in Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has successfully concluded the 2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance. The two-day event held in Shenzhen, China formed part of efforts to drive economic growth and comprehensive development through the Islamic economy, in line with the objectives of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative. It was organized in cooperation with China Islamic Finance Club, ZhiShang Intercultural Communication, and Knowledge Partner Thomson Reuters.

This year’s main conference theme of ‘Islamic Finance: Paving the Way for the Belt and Road Initiative’ provided a strategic international platform for exploring ways to enhance financial and economic integration and strengthen the historic economic relations between the European and Asian markets linked by the Silk Road, in line with the objectives of the ‘One Belt ... One Road’ strategy. The event included in-depth discussions on promoting constructive dialogue among economists, bankers, decision and policy makers, investors and stakeholders of the Islamic economy. Talks focused on reviewing emerging challenges and prospects for enhancing the role of Islamic finance in achieving the goals of the ambitious Chinese initiative. The leading experience of Dubai in developing the Islamic economy into a comprehensive system and a key driver for international development was tackled as well.

Dr. Mansour Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, noted that the 2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance complements the successful cooperation between the UAE and China by exploring new prospects for harnessing Islamic finance to drive economic development, in light of the growing role of the Islamic economy – estimated to be currently worth USD 2.3 trillion –as a main driver for the growth of the global economic system.

He said: “The conference is inspired by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a global capital for the Islamic economy, under the supervision of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMSU, who is leading the development of the sector in line with the requirements of this era and the emerging post-oil economy.”

Professor Nabil Baydoun, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, HBMSU, said: “The forum was organized in line with ongoing efforts to share Dubai's pioneering experiences at the global Islamic finance map. We highlighted the active role of Dubai and the UAE in accelerating regional and international development while focusing on their outstanding contributions to the revitalization of the Silk Road connecting Asia and Europe, in line with the ambitious Chinese ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative. By attracting extensive high-level international participation, the event provided an ideal opportunity to develop proactive ideas and exchange effective strategies for maximizing the benefits of Islamic finance by implementing the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative to drive global development, stability and prosperity within the framework of fruitful partnerships between the public and private sectors.”

Commenting on the importance of the conference, Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, CEO of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, said: “The second edition of this conference emphasized the confidence of government, the public and private sectors, and the world in the ability of the Islamic economy to contribute to the success of large-scale international projects such as the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative. The event provided a great opportunity for Islamic financial institutions and financial entrepreneurs engaged in various sectors to showcase their presence in major projects with the potential to reshape the global economy."

“In addition to finance, the Islamic economy will contribute to the success of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ agenda through the implementation of standards and regulations which are now international requirements for ensuring sustainability, reducing risk, and realizing the social dimension of equitable and comprehensive development. The concepts of production and its related areas and sustainability on which the Islamic economy is based, have become vital to rationalizing and optimizing the consumption of resources to ensure a healthy global environment," he added.

“Dubai will play a pivotal role in the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative given its success in strengthening its position as a cultural and legislative reference and a global incubator for the world's largest and most important conventional and Islamic companies and institutions,” he concluded.

The 2nd UAE-China Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance was actively participated in by distinguished official spokespersons who included Chen Rugui, Mayor of Shenzhen, and H.E. Abdulla Bin Ahmed Al Saleh, the UAE Ministry of Economy’s Undersecretary for Foreign Trade and Industry. The agenda comprised a series of panel discussions moderated by key international figures such as Prof. Baydoun; Mr. Gao Lin, Vice Director, Shenzhen Municipal Commission of Economy, Trade and Information Technology, and Dr. Adnan Chilwan, CEO of Dubai Islamic Bank.

Other official spokespersons were Ms. He Qiaonu, Chairwoman of the Board, Beijing Oriental Landscape Environment Limited by Share Ltd; Prof. Cao Wenlian, Director General of the Chinese International Cooperation Center’s National Development and Reform Commission; Mr. Li Jinghe, Executive Dean of the Shenzhen Belt and Road Strategy, Institute for Economy and Trade; Dr. Hamed Merah, Secretary General of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI); and Dr. Sun Jie, a Researcher for the Chinese Ministry of Finance’s Financial Science Research Institute.

Also present were Mr. Redha Al Ansari, Research Team Leader for Capital Markets and Market Intelligence at Thomson Reuters; Mr. Khalid F. Howladar, Managing Director of Accreditus Dubai; Mr. Zhang Ji, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the General Office of the State Council.; Alberto Germani, Managing Partner of PMF Project Management and Finance; Farah Al Zarouni, Advisor at the International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF); Sanjeev Dutta, Executive Director for Commodities at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC); and Sofia Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Edbiz Consulting Limited.

The conference agenda covered major issues affecting the Islamic finance sector. It highlighted the opportunities available for public and private entities to build strong partnerships for driving the Islamic economy’s growth. The current and future role of the Islamic finance sector of the UAE and the Arab World in general in achieving the goals of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative was discussed as well.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:28:00 +0000

Global online learning industry to reach USD 325 billion by 2025, says study

Middle East market poised for strong growth with rising popularity of smart learning

Orient Planet Academy unveils new course dates for 2017

September 12, 2017 – A number of experts agree that the flourishing global e-learning industry is fast climbing, thanks to continuous advanced technological innovations, high modern skill demand in the market, and the need to update individual competencies for career advancement, among other factors. Market research firm Research and Markets predicts that the international online learning market will experience a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.2 per cent and hit the USD 325- billion mark by 2025. The Middle East’s e-learning sector is picking up, with the regional industry fast gaining traction in light of the rising popularity of smart learning in this part of the world.

Orient Planet Academy (OPA), the first online Public Relations (PR) and Communications Academy in the Middle East, is one of the online academies catering to both aspiring and veteran PR and communications practitioners seeking world-class courses for self-development and skills improvement. Recently, the Academy revealed its upcoming course dates for the rest of 2017. Its new online classes will kick off on September 14, October 12, November 16, and December 7.

Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director, Orient Planet Group, said: “Online learning is definitely maturing and becoming more popular across the globe. Self-development and life-long learning are among the factors influencing the market’s exponential rise. With the increasing need for professionals with contemporary skills, many are now enrolling in globally recognized online courses that enable them to study at their own pace and at their most convenient time. These courses allow them to grow professionally, advance in their career, and be more competitive.”

According to Abou Zaki, OPA is attuned with contemporary learning needs as reflected by its internationally recognized PR and communications course offerings. With its new course dates now in place, OPA will proceed in addressing demand from PR and communications practitioners for programs that not only offer world-class training but also provide flexibility and balance. Interested students of all ages may register to any of OPA’s courses via its official website www.opacademy.com. OPA courses take 10 to 12 weeks to finish, with students required to complete one module every week and pass all requirements before a certificate is awarded.

The Academy offers Online Marketing and PR, Journalism, PR, English Grammar, and Diploma in Event Management courses taught by leading industry practitioners. Launched in 2014, Orient Planet Academy is a joint venture between Orient Planet Group and The Irish Academy of Public Relations. Orient Planet is one of the Middle East’s most rapidly growing PR, marketing and communications consultancies, while the Irish Academy is an international online education provider of courses in communications disciplines.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)Training proves a major success for GCC students.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:04:00 +0000

AAT posts higher enrollees in Accounting Qualifications in 2016 to prepare for upcoming VAT imposition in Gulf

UAE, November 2, 2016 - In the wake of the impending imposition of value-added tax (VAT) in the GCC, the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), a globally recognized player in the accounting and finance sector, has announced an uptake in the number of students taking its Accounting Qualifications in the region. Providing training for a huge range of accounting and finance roles, the Qualifications include comprehensive Indirect Tax, Personal Tax, and Business Tax elements.

HBMSU kicks off training sessions at the Banner Training Center.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:29:00 +0000

First batch of trainees comprise representatives from key universities in the country

UAE, October 10, 2016 – Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) kicked off the inaugural training sessions at its Banner Training Center, the first such state-of-the-art facility in the Middle East designed to help Banner users to develop smarter, hands-on skills in the areas of Student Information System. Based at the HBMSU campus, the center’s first batch of trainees comprise representatives from Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology, American University of Sharjah, Khalifa University, Paris-Sorbonne University and Al Qasimia University. The sessions will be held until October 13, 2016.

Koenig announces successful completion of first batch of trainees for its EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:49:00 +0000

New program aimed at helping Koenig’s efforts to address cyber security skills gap in the region

October 04, 2016

Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, revealed the successful completion of the first batch of trainees for its new course offering, the EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course. 13 participants completed the new course offering, which took place at the Koenig Training Solutions Centre in Dubai. The program has been designed to help address the growing cyber security skills gap in the region—as industry experts have noted the emergence of new cyber threats and criminals becoming more tech-savvy in their operations. Koenig is the first learning partner in the region to offer this course, potentially targeting the millions of IT and Network Administrators that remained untrained on network defense techniques.

Industry survey shows increased demand for e-learning to help address skills gap in the Middle East

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:15:00 +0000

Orient Planet Academy announces online course dates for Q4 2016

September 18, 2016 – Demand for e-learning in the Middle East continues to expand to address the challenges of skills gap in the region. According to the Middle East Skills Gap Survey released this year, the market in the region is in dire need for qualified personnel. This is especially the case with vacancies in senior-level positions, as 70 per cent of respondents confirmed the difficulty of finding candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to fill the positions. E-learning is a vital tool that can be used to address this issue being accessible to people from all walks of life and presented at a lower cost.

New accounting and finance qualification courses made available for the first time in UAE.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:14:00 +0000

Landmark partnership makes PAC Professionals & Accountancy Centre first training provider of AAT qualifications in Dubai

August 10, 2016

AAT (the Association of Accounting Technicians), a globally recognized player in the accounting and finance sector, has joined forces with PAC Professionals & Accountancy Center Dubai to deliver AAT’s highly respected and internationally recognized accounting and finance courses in the UAE for the first time.

University of Salford delivers disaster management training in UAE.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 13:34:00 +0000

United Arab Emirates, 15 November 2015 – The University of Salford, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has joined forces with the Abu Dhabi Police to train and educate specialist Emirati agencies in leadership and disaster management.

Dubai Maritime Training Center establishes new standards of Maritime Vocational Training.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:00:00 +0000

An Initiative of Dubai Maritime Creativity Lab

Innovative professional programs aimed at enhancing human resource investment and solidifying Dubai’s leading position in local and global maritime industry

October 17, 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Dubai Maritime City Authority, the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has lauded the operations of the Dubai Maritime Training Centre which represents a valuable addition to the initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance, safety and competitiveness

The Petroleum Institute Now an Official IELTS Testing Venue.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 17:07:00 +0000

The Petroleum Institute and British Council Sign Joint Partnership

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 September 2015: Taking its mission of development and modernisation forward, the Petroleum Institute University and Research Centre agreed recently with the British Council to make the university an accredited place to hold the IELTS test, starting from the month of September 2015.

ITIL – Foundation Certification Training in Dubai.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 03:46:00 +0000

GraspSkills is introducing ITIL V3 foundation certification course.

Workshop city: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Workshop Date: 23-24 Oct-15 || Early bird date: 23-Sep-15

Course Overview: ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) is globally recognized worldwide as best practice IT management service. The demands of high quality IT services has increased tremendously over the time in both commercial and non-proprietary organizations, thus, ITIL being the best practice IT service management, used by many organizations globally. More Details...

ITIL Foundation training and certification:course has become pertinent these days as the business have become more dependent on IT to meet their business requirements. ITIL Foundation Training covers ITIL basics and terminology which is a pre-requisite to all other ITIL high end qualifications.

PMP certification training in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:18:00 +0000

PMP certification training in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This training would be delivered by a global PMI REP (Registered Training

Provider) and comes with the required 35 contact hour certificate.

Workshop on Microsoft Project Professional 2010/13 in Dubai.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:03:00 +0000

In this October, GraspSkills invites you to attend its Two Days Hands-on Training Workshop on Microsoft Project 2010/13.View more

Workshop City: Dubai, UAE

Workshop Date: 17-18 Oct-2014

Effective Business Case Writing Workshop.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:51:00 +0000

We (GraspSkills) are pleased to invite you to join our upcoming Instructor led 1 day workshop on Business Case Writing.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Program date: October 11, 2014

Course overview:

Al Ansari Exchange donates AED 250,000 to Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:26:00 +0000

Funds to enable development of enhanced facilities in providing multi-disciplinary programs for Special needs children

[UAE, July 19, 2014] - In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has donated AED 250,000 to Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs, a Dubai-based non-profit organization for children with Special needs between the ages of 3 and 18. The donation will enable the center to offer enhanced and improved facilities in providing multi-disciplinary programs for the nurturing and development of its children with special needs.

Employees make use of reduced workload in Ramadan to invest in developing their soft skills.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 15:11:00 +0000

Demand for training programs targeting middle managers sees 15% increase in Ramadan, compared to monthly average, says IH Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 13 July 2014: International House Dubai (IH Dubai), a leading institution offering practical skills-based courses with international accreditation, has reported a 15 percent increase in admissions to training programs during Ramadan, compared to the monthly average in the first half of 2014.

ICDL commends Abu Dhabi government’s ‘e-Citizen’ initiative for winning award from ‘World Summit on the Information Society 2014’

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:19:00 +0000

Achievement consolidates Abu Dhabi’s leading position in global ICT arena

UAE, June 17, 2014 - ICDL GCC Foundation, an organization that promotes digital skills and cyber safety across the Gulf region and Iraq, has extended its greetings of congratulations to the Government of Abu Dhabi’s Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) for winning first place in the 'Best Application of Information Technology (IT) and e-Learning' category of the recently concluded World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

Demand for Leadership training rose 15 % in first quarter of 2014, compared to same period last year.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 12:53:00 +0000

More UAE businesses focusing on developing their leaders from inside instead of exporting from overseas says International House Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 8 June 2014: International House Dubai (IH Dubai), a leading institution offering practical skills-based courses with international accreditation, has said that demand for leadership training in the UAE has risen 15 percent in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the corresponding period of 2013, thanks to the rebound in UAE economy.

Lack of proficiency in English language is one of barriers to Emiratisation, says International House Dubai.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:58:00 +0000

Of the 50 million people learning English in MENA region, 5 % do so to boost business communication skills

Dubai, UAE, 30 April 2014: International House Dubai (IH Dubai), a leading institution offering practical skills-based courses with international accreditation in the UAE, has revealed that more than 5 percent of the 50 million people currently learning English in the MENA region, are doing so in order to enhance their business communications skills with the goal of boosting their career growth.

EIBFS reinforces support for UAE’s Emiratization initiative with roll out of 480 training programs in 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:39:00 +0000

Institute’s ‘Annual Training Plan’ to include e-learning and leadership development programs

2013 will witness official launch of Dubai Academic City Campus

December 10, 2012

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), the sole provider of specialized knowledge and enhanced learning experiences for the UAE banking and financial sector, has announced details for its ‘Annual Training Plan’ for 2013, during a press conference held today (Monday, December 10^th) at the EIBFS campus in Sharjah. The ‘Annual Training Plan’ includes the addition of 14 new program offerings to the institute’s 480 offered courses, which have been designed to comply with training requirements presented by UAE-based banks while also targeting newly graduated UAE Nationals. The 2013 plan shows an 18.5 per cent increase in the number of training programs as compared to 2012.

Direct English - Learning English in Dubai (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:28:00 +0000

Direct English is one of the leading training institute for English in Dubai UAE providing easiest way for Learning English in Dubai and English language Courses in Dubai. One of the English Schools in Dubai UAE

Injazat UAE Nationals complete Experiential Leadership Program for internationally recognized Cambridge Diploma.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:03:00 +0000

Four Emirati candidates receive Aldar Leadership Excellence Applied Diploma (LEAD)

Injazat Data Systems has announced that it has recently concluded a successful leadership program where four of its UAE Nationals have gained an international diploma in Applied Leadership from Cambridge Judge Business School. A total of 10 Injazat candidates have now successfully graduated from this prestigious program, which focuses on developing core skills in Executive Leadership and Management.

Dubai Judicial Institute hosts Anti-Money Laundering training session in collaboration with US Embassy.

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:14:00 +0000

Event serves as testament to the international community’s confidence in Institute’s role as a regional hub for legal and judicial excellence

April 22, 2012

Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading centre for legal studies and judicial training in Dubai and a member of the General Network for Government Communication, has launched today (Sunday, April 22, 2012) an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training session for senior Pakistani government officials, under the supervision of leading professionals and experts from the UAE, US and Pakistan.

Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization joins forces with ICDL to raise IT awareness among volunteers and personnel

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Krol) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:09:00 +0000

Strategic partnership to promote humanitarian work in line with rapid IT developments

The ICDL GCC Foundation has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Riyadh-based General Secretariat of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies. The strategic partnership aims to raise digital awareness among Red Crescent and Red Cross establishments and further support their efforts to promote humanitarian work and volunteerism.