لندن, 13 سبتمبر / أيلول 2022/PRNewswire/ — تهيمن الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية على أفضل 20 مدينة في العالم التي تضم أكبر عدد من أصحاب الملايين في عام 2022، حيث حصلت نيويورك على التاج بـ 345600 مليونير، وخمس مدن أمريكية أخرى — سان فرانسيسكو ولوس أنجلوس وشيكاغو وهيوستن ودالاس — لتأمين الأماكن في تصنيف أغنى مدن العالم. وتأتي طوكيو في المرتبة الثانية بما يقدر بـ 304,900 من الأفراد المقيمين ذوي الملاءة المالية العالية الذين تزيد ثروتهم عن 1 مليون دولار أمريكي، وتتراجع لندن، أغنى مدينة في العالم لسنوات عديدة، إلى المرتبة الرابعة تحت منطقة خليج سان فرانسيسكو بما يقدر بـ 272,400 مليونير فقط، وفقا لأحدث تقرير صادر عن تقرير هينلي للمواطنين العالميين، والذي يتتبع اتجاهات هجرة الثروة الخاصة في جميع أنحاء العالم.
ودخلت مدينتان صينيتان، بكين (المرتبة التاسعة) وشنغهاي (المرتبة العاشرة)، ضمن أفضل 10 مدن، وتمكنت كل من سويسرا وأستراليا من الحصول على مركزين رئيسيين في المدينتين، حيث حققت سيدني (المرتبة الحادية عشر) وزيوريخ (المرتبة الخامسة عشر) وملبورن (المرتبة السابعة عشر) وجنيف (المرتبة التاسعة عشر). سنغافورة (المرتبة الخامسة)، هونغ كونغ (الصين) (الثانية عشر)، فرانكفورت (الثالثة عشر)، تورونتو (الرابع عشر)، سيول (16)، وأخيرًا باريس، التي تراجعت 3 مراكز إلى المرتبة العشرون، تشكل بقية ترتيب 2022.
ويضم التقرير بيانات حصرية من شركة New World Wealthالعالمية لمعلومات الثروات، ويشمل أغنى خمس مدن في كل منطقة رئيسية، وأسرع 25 مدينة نموًا من حيث نمو المليونير.
ويشير الدكتور يورغ ستيفن ، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة هينلي آند بارتنرز ، إلى أن 14 من أفضل 20 دولة موجودة في البلدان التي تستضيف برامج هجرة الاستثمار “.يمكن تأمين الحق في العيش والعمل والدراسة والاستثمار في مراكز الثروة الدولية الرائدة مثل نيويورك ولندن , سنغافورة وسيدني وتورنتو عن طريق الإقامة عن طريق الاستثمار. إن القدرة على نقل نفسك أو عائلتك أو عملك إلى مدينة أكثر ملاءمة أو لديك خيار الاختيار بين العديد من المساكن المختلفة في جميع أنحاء العالم هو جانب متزايد الأهمية من تخطيط الثروة الدولية والإرث للعملاء من القطاع الخاص.”
من المتوقع أن يقتحم سكان المدن المليونيرة في دبي ومومباي وشنتشن أغنى 20 مدينة بحلول عام 030 ، وفقا لأندرو أمويلز ، رئيس الأبحاث في New World Wealth. “تحقق المدن ذات صناعات النفط والغاز القوية أداءً جيدًا بشكل خاص هذا العام، بما في ذلك أمثال الرياض والشارقة ولواندا وأبو ظبي والدوحة ولاغوس. وتشمل القائمة الأخرى في القائمة الأسرع نموًا لوغانو، وهي نقطة سويسرية فعالة للمتقاعدين الأثرياء، وبنغالورو، “وادي السيليكون في الهند”، وهانغتشو، واحدة من أكثر المدن ذات المناظر الخلابة في الصين.
وتعليقًا على أحدث تقرير لـ Henley Global Citizens Report، يقول الدكتور خوسيه كاباليرو ، كبير الاقتصاديين في مركز التنافسية العالمي التابع لمعهد IMDللتنافسية: “تعد نوعية الحياة محركًا أساسيًا للتنقل العالمي، وبالنسبة للمديرين التنفيذيين للأعمال، فإن مستويات المعيشة العالية والمؤسسات الفعالة هي بطاقات جذب مهمة للمدينة”.
ويتفق الدكتور ستيفن مع هذا الرأي، قائلًا: “المدن هي مراكز الفرص والابتكار والازدهار والثقافة. لقد شهدنا نموًا قياسيًا هذا العام، حيث يستكشف المزيد والمزيد من المستثمرين ذوي الثروات الكبيرة حلول هجرة الاستثمار التي توفر سيولة الموقع والاختيارية، مما يمكنهم من العيش وإجراء أعمالهم عبر مجموعة واسعة من الولايات القضائية والمدن المختلفة”.
سيئول، كوريا الجنوبية، 14 سبتمبر 2022 /PRNewswire/ — نجحت شركة Tridge، منصة التجارة الزراعية الكورية الجنوبية، في تسهيل أول تصدير للعنب المصري إلى البرازيل.
اشترى تاجر جملة كبير للأغذية في ساو باولو بالبرازيل مؤخرًا حاويتين – أي ما يعادل 28 طنًا – من العنب المصري عبر منصة Tridge. وهذه هي الشحنة الأولى من العنب المصري المستورد إلى البرازيل، وفقًا للسجلات التجارية البرازيلية.
البرازيل، كدولة رئيسية منتجة للزراعة، نادرًا ما تستورد العنب الأجنبي، حيث احتل حجم وارداتها من العنب المرتبة 67 في العام الماضي. ومع ذلك، فإن الطلب على العنب الأجنبي يتزايد بسبب الظروف الجوية القاسية الأخيرة. تدهورت كمية كبيرة من العنب البرازيلي هذا الموسم حيث ضربت الأمطار الغزيرة والجبهات الباردة جنوب البرازيل.
“الآن هو الوقت المثالي لتصدير العنب المصري، الذي هو حاليًا في خضم حصاد العنب”، هذا ما قاله أوه كوانغ، مدير التجارة في Tridge. “فتحت اتفاقية التجارة الحرة بين السوق المشتركة لبلدان المخروط الجنوبي ومصر (FTA) في عام 2020 طريقًا لتصدير العنب المصري إلى البرازيل، مما جعل هذه الصفقة التجارية الفريدة ناجحة.”
وفقًا لبيانات Tridge، تشير التقديرات إلى أن صادرات العنب البرازيلية قد انخفضت بأكثر من 45% على أساس سنوي في الأشهر الستة الأولى من عام 2022. ارتفع سعر العنب البرازيلي بنسبة تصل إلى 20% على أساس سنوي في بعض المناطق، وفقًا لتجميع بيانات Tridge.
في خضم أزمة الغذاء العالمية، تبحث Tridgeبنشاط عن مشترين وموردين بديلين لمنتجاتهم القابلة للتلف مع نجاحات ملحوظة. على سبيل المثال، عندما أوقفت العقوبات التجارية بسبب الحرب في أوكرانيا صادرات المنتجات الطازجة إلى روسيا، أعاد Tridgeتوجيهها إلى أوروبا عندما كانت بالفعل في طريقها عن طريق البحر.
Tridgeهي عبارة عن منصة تجارة زراعية عالمية تجعل التجارة عبر الحدود سهلة وخالية من الاحتكاك. من خلال مركز المصادر العالمي الخاص بها، تتجاوز Tridgeمطابقة المشترين والبائعين لـ 15000 سلعة زراعية. يتم تسهيل ذلك من خلال خدمة الإيفاء الشاملة التي نقدمها والتي تشمل العناية الواجبة، والتحقق من شهادة المورد، والتفاوض على العقود، والتعبئة، والشحن، والجمارك، وغيرها الكثير.
Survey finds full-time MBA graduates in North America benefit the most from salary bump while Asia Pacific graduates record the biggest increase in rating of the overall value of degrees
RESTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite market fear of an imminent recession, 86 percent of 2022 business school graduates were employed at the time of graduation, up from 80 percent in 2021, according to a survey report released today by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Contributing to the favorable trends are the regional results of graduates who studied in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. Among graduates of Asia-Pacific business schools, this year 91 percent report being employed at the time of graduation, compared with 78 percent in 2021. Similarly, among European graduates, 90 percent indicate they were employed this year compared with 75 percent last year.
The annual Enrolled Students Survey from GMAC, a global association of leading graduate business schools, aims to better understand current trends in student and recent graduates’ evaluations and outcomes of their graduate management education (GME). Conducted in May-June 2022, this year’s survey explores the views of 1,718 respondents from nearly 300 business schools in 57 countries around the word on their overall GME experience, job search, and compensation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Globally, the responding graduates of participating schools reported a median percentage increase in total compensation—including base salary and all other compensation—of 29 percent. Notably, among North American school graduates, those who attended full-time MBA programs reported a pre-GME total compensation median of US$80,000, and a post-GME total compensation median of US$120,000—an impressive 50 percent increase.
“With the volatile economic conditions and organizational challenges brought on by the pandemic, well-rounded and prepared business leaders and managers are especially in demand in the current job market,” said Matt Hazenbush, director of research analysis and communications at GMAC and author of the report. “As the survey findings suggest, graduate management education provides students with a powerful leg up for their career.”
Other Key Findings
Most students who set out to make a career change or gain a promotion encounter success
In step with the Great Resignation, students’ top goals and motivations in 2022 were to enrich their lives and make a career change. Among 2022 respondents, a majority who set out to make a career change or get promoted report that they were successful in achieving that goal. Specifically, among those who say making a career change was one of their top three motivations to pursuing GME, 57 percent said they were successful. Success rates for graduates from schools in Latin America/Middle East/Africa (66%) and North America (61%) were slightly higher, though not significantly, than those in Asia Pacific (54%) or Europe (55%), but across world regions a majority successfully made the career change they set out to make. Similarly, 56 percent of graduates who had the goal to gain a promotion were successful.
Social media use in the job search jumps up from last year
Use of social media in the job search—including sites like LinkedIn—increased significantly year-on-year, from 27 to 37 percent, overtaking networking with classmates and alumni (28%) as well as friends and family (35%). The increase in social media use as a job search method was significant among professional MBA (24% in 2021 to 31% in 2022) and business master’s students (23% in 2021 to 40% in 2022). By region, use of social media increased significantly among those who studied in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America/Middle East/Africa, but not in North America.
Students from Asia-Pacific schools rate the overall value of their degree significantly higher in 2022 compared with 2021
Eighty-five percent of respondents rated the overall value of their degree as good to outstanding, up slightly from 82 percent in 2021. By region, students who studied in Asia-Pacific schools reported the largest year-on-year increase in favorable ratings for the overall value of their degree, rising from 75 percent to 86 percent between 2021 and 2022. While both full-time MBA and business master’s students in Asia Pacific had year-on-year increases, the increase was significant among full-time MBA students, rising from 66 percent to 84 percent. Globally, students who attended ranked schools reported similar levels of favorability of the overall value of their degree compared with students who attended non-ranked schools (85%, respectively).
As pandemic restrictions eased, student satisfaction with career and student services improved
Eighty-four percent of 2022 respondents gave career services a favorable review, up from 74 percent in 2021. Also improving were opinions on student services, up to 85 percent favorable from 80 percent in 2021. The improvement in favorability in career and student services was consistent across students of full-time MBA, business master’s, and professional MBA programs, as well as students who studied in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Middle East/Africa, and North America.
About GMAC
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. GMAC provides world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for the graduate management education industry, as well as resources, events, and services that help guide candidates through their higher education journey. Owned and administered by GMAC, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam is the most widely used graduate business school assessment.
More than 12 million prospective students a year trust GMAC’s websites, including mba.com, to learn about MBA and business master’s programs, connect with schools around the world, prepare and register for exams and get advice on successfully applying to MBA and business master’s programs. BusinessBecause and The MBA Tour are subsidiaries of GMAC, a global organization with offices in China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
To learn more about our work, please visit www.gmac.com
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الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, 14 سبتمبر / أيلول 2022/PRNewswire/ — تم الاعتراف مؤخرًا بالمراكز العربية، المالك والمشغل الرائد لمراكز التسوق في المملكة العربية السعودية، كواحدة من أفضل أماكن العمل في المملكة العربية السعودية لعام 2022. بعد عام غير مسبوق من التحديات واضطراب مكان العمل، واصل موظفو المراكز العربية الاستمتاع بالعمل في المنظمة، واعتبروا الشركة صاحب عمل رائع. وفقًا لنتائج الشركة، قال 94% من الموظفين أنها مكان عمل رائع مقارنة بـ 81% في شركة نموذجية في جميع أنحاء المملكة.
برنامج Best Places to Workهو بمثابة برنامج شهادات دولي، يعتبر “المعيار البلاتيني” في تحديد أفضل أماكن العمل في جميع أنحاء العالم والاعتراف بها، مما يوفر لأصحاب العمل الفرصة لمعرفة المزيد حول مشاركة موظفيهم ورضاهم، وتكريم أولئك الذين يقدمون خبرة عمل مميزة تتمتع بأعلى المعايير فيما يتعلق بظروف العمل.
وفي تصريح صادر عن سعود الراجح، مدير الموارد البشرية في المؤسسة، قال: “يسعدنا حصولنا على شهادة أفضل مكان للعمل، وقد أكد هذا الإنجاز التزامنا واستراتيجياتنا تجاه موظفينا لتزويدهم بأفضل بيئة عمل وتوازن بين العمل والحياة وفرص نمو وظيفي متساوية داخل المنظمة. ”
نبذة عن برنامج أفضل أماكن العمل
تمثل أفضل أماكن العمل الشهادة الأكثر تحديدًا “لاختيار صاحب العمل”، وهي الشهادة التي تطمح المنظمات في الحصول عليها. ويصادق البرنامج على أماكن العمل الرائدة في العديد من البلدان حول العالم ويعترف بها من خلال تقييم الملكية الذي يحلل جاذبية الشركة من خلال عملية من خطوتين تركز على 8 جوانب لمكان العمل. انضم إلى مجتمعنا على لينكد إن، تويتر، و فايسبوك.
Announces international franchise partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group
DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just a few months after announcing its international expansion plans Dave & Buster’s inks its first multi-country, multi-unit deal.
“We couldn’t be more pleased and excited to announce our Partnership with Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group to develop the Dave & Buster’s Brand across key West Asian Markets,” said Antonio Bautista, Chief International Development Officer of Dave & Buster’s.
The Brand will begin its expansion with sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
“Dave & Buster’s is a preeminent entertainment brand, and this franchise partnership marks a strategic milestone for our organization as we continue expanding our entertainment and hospitality portfolio across the region,” said MishalAlhokair, Deputy CEO of AbdulMohsenAlHokairHoldingGroup.
To drive international expansion, Dave & Buster’s has developed key strategic initiatives that uniquely support global market penetration:
Customizable footprint to drive box economics in each market as required
Menu localization with high regional resonance
Proprietary, dynamic pricing model
Global marketing programs that are demographically agnostic and locally executable
Differentiated and unique amusement strategy and packages
Localized entertainment and 3rd day part programming
“With four decades of market leading experience, a seasoned leadership team, and a best-in-class support center infrastructure, Dave & Buster’s is ready to RUN THE FUN for our global partners and guests,” added Antonio Bautista.
AboutDave&Buster’s
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 200 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. Dave & Buster’s has 148 stores in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. Main Event operates 52 centers in 17 states across the country, and offers state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games, and virtual reality, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories. For more information about each brand, visit www.daveandbusters.comwww.mainevent.com
About AbdulMohsenAlHokair HoldingGroup “Believe in what you do & you shall become the master of your craft”
This phrase inspired Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair to start his first theme park in Riyadh, which was “an unprecedented leap” in the tourism and entertainment sector, a sector that ran on mere “coincidence.” Here in Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group, we turned “the dream” into an organized industry that aspires to be the best locally, regionally, and internationally. Sheikh Abdul Mohsen’s vision began with the need for tourism and entertainment in the Gulf region, which led to the opening of parks, and recreational centers in 1978, making him the Sheikh of Tourism in the Gulf Region. The roots of our companies were based on research and planning and deep consideration for all aspects of success.
Now, many people look to us with deep appreciation and respect. Each of our companies has its own story of success, and together they crowned us as a holding company, an umbrella for all companies and businesses. Holding is the mother and protector of our businesses, which began from the first day of networking that Sheikh Abdul Mohsen started to a glorious road that we hope to continue.
تعلن عن شراكة امتياز دولية مع مجموعة عبد المحسن الحكير القابضة.
دالاس، تكساس 14 سبتمبر 2022 — بعد بضعة أشهر فقط من الإعلان عن خطط التوسع الدولي، أبرمت شركة Dave & Buster أول صفقة متعددة البلدان ومتعددة الوحدات.
قال أنطونيو باوتيستا، رئيس التطوير الدولي في Dave & Buster’s: “لا يمكننا أن نكون أكثر سعادة وحماسة للإعلان عن شراكتنا مع مجموعة عبد المحسن الحكير القابضة لتطوير علامة Dave & Buster التجارية عبر أسواق غرب آسيا الرئيسية”
ستبدأ العلامة التجارية في التوسع مع مواقع في المملكة العربية السعودية، تليها الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومصر.
“Dave & Buster’s هي علامة تجارية ترفيهية بارزة، وتمثل شراكة الامتياز هذه علامة فارقة استراتيجية لمنظمتنا بينما نواصل توسيع محفظة الترفيه والضيافة لدينا في جميع أنحاء المنطقة.” قال مشعل الحكير، نائب الرئيس التنفيذي لـ مجموعة عبد المحسن الحكير القابضة
لدفع التوسع الدولي، طورت Dave & Buster’s مبادرات استراتيجية رئيسية تدعم بشكل فريد اختراق السوق العالمية:
بصمة قابلة للتخصيص لدفع اقتصاديات الصندوق في كل سوق على النحو المطلوب
توطين القائمة مع صدى إقليمي عالي
نموذج تسعير فعّال، مملوك
برامج تسويق عالمية محايدة ديموغرافيًا وقابلة للتنفيذ محليًا
استراتيجية وحزم تسلية متمايزة وفريدة من نوعها
الترفيه المُعرّب وبرمجة جزء اليوم الثالث
وأضاف أنطونيو باوتيستا: “مع أربعة عقود من الخبرة الرائدة في السوق، وفريق قيادة متمرس، وبنية تحتية لمركز الدعم الأفضل في فئتها، فإن Dave & Buster’s جاهزة لبدء المرح بالنسبة لشركائنا العالميين وضيوفنا”
تأسست شركة .Dave & Buster’s Entertainment، Inc في عام 1982 ومقرها في كوبيل، تكساس، وهي المالك والمشغل لـ 200 موقع في أمريكا الشمالية تقدم تجارب ترفيه وتناول طعام ممتازة للضيوف من خلال علامتين تجاريتين متميزتين: Dave & Buster’s و Main Event. تمتلك Dave & Buster’s 148 متجرًا في 41 ولاية، وفي بورتوريكو، وكندا، وتوفر للضيوف فرصة “تناول الطعام والشراب واللعب والمشاهدة”، كل ذلك في مكان واحد. يقدم كل متجر قائمة كاملة من المقبلات والسلطات، ومجموعة كاملة من المشروبات الكحولية وغير الكحولية، ومجموعة واسعة من أماكن الجذب الترفيهية التي تتمحور حول ممارسة الألعاب ومشاهدة الألعاب الرياضية المباشرة وغيرها من الأحداث المتلفزة. تدير Main Event 52 مركزًا في 17 ولاية في جميع أنحاء البلاد، وتقدم أحدث ألعاب البولينج ، والليزر تاغ، ومئات من ألعاب الأركيد، والواقع الافتراضي، مما يجعلها المكان المثالي للعائلات للتواصل وصنع الذكريات. لمزيد من المعلومات حول كل علامة تجارية، يمكنك زيارة www.daveandbusters.com www.mainevent.com
حول مجموعة عبد المحسن الحكير القابضة “ثق فيما تفعله وستصبح سيد مهنتك”
ألهمت هذه العبارة الشيخ عبد المحسن الحكير لبدء أول حديقة ترفيهية في الرياض، والتي كانت بمثابة «قفزة غير مسبوقة» في قطاع السياحة والترفيه، وهو قطاع ظهر «مصادفة». »هنا في مجموعة عبد المحسن الحكير القابضة حوّلنا«الحلم» إلى صناعة منظمة تطمح إلى أن تكون الأفضل محليًا وإقليميًا ودوليًا. بدأت رؤية الشيخ عبد المحسن بضرورة السياحة والترفيه في منطقة الخليج، مما أدى إلى افتتاح الحدائق والمراكز الترفيهية في عام 1978، مما جعله شيخ السياحة في منطقة الخليج. استندت جذور شركاتنا إلى البحث والتخطيط والاعتبار العميق لجميع جوانب النجاح.
الآن، ينظر إلينا الكثير من الأشخاص بتقدير واحترام عميقين. لكل شركة من شركاتنا قصة نجاح خاصة بها، وقد توجنا معًا كشركة قابضة»، مظلة لجميع الشركات والأعمال. الشركة القابضة هي الشركة الأم والحامي لأعمالنا، والتي بدأت منذ اليوم الأول للتواصل، حيث بدأ الشيخ عبد المحسن طريقًا مجيدًا نتمنى أن نستمر فيه.
DUBAI, Dubai real estate market recorded 386 sales transactions worth AED1.2 billion, in addition to 84 mortgage deals of AED151.32 million, and 62 gift deals amounting to AED48.92 million on Wednesday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed.
The sales included 341 villas and apartments worth AED1.01 billion, and 45 land plots worth AED195.91 million, while mortgages included 63 villas and apartments worth AED129.08 million and 21 land plots valued at AED22.24 million, bringing the total realty transactions of today to over AED1.4 billion.
DUBAI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received a U.S. delegation to discuss avenues of boosting cooperation in the health fields and exchange expertise between the UAE’s health institutions and American businesses with expertise in health-related tech solutions.
The U.S. delegation was welcomed at the Ministry’s headquarters by Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Health Regulation Sector, MoHAP, and Dr. Ruqaya Aqeel Al Bastaki, Director of the Department of Medicine. Bruce Ellsworth, Commercial Attaché at the U.S. Embassy, and Erik Antos, Vice President of Emerging Markets, Zimmer Biomet, were part of the visiting delegation as well as other senior officials.
During the meeting, the sides discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral relations and reviewed the latest technological milestones and innovations in the health sector, which can help improve community health in the UAE and provide integrated, comprehensive, and distinguished health services in accordance with best international practices.
Dr. Al Amiri stressed the ministry’s keenness to expand its international relations with other global counterparts, adding that the meeting reflects both sides’ interest in exploring further avenues of collaboration about best international practices in health care. The discussions also touched on the prospects of developing their ties, by leveraging advanced technologies provided by medical companies.
Al Amiri briefed the U.S. delegation on the UAE’s health strategies, and MoHAP’s initiatives and projects, as well as the latest innovative digital health services, qualitative achievements, and development efforts in relation to health studies and research. He emphasised that the Ministry is committed to creating a supportive and sustainable environment for foreseeing the future of health services and enhancing the country’s position in global competitiveness indicators.
For its part, the American delegation lauded the impressive development the UAE’s healthcare system, as well as the ministry’s initiatives to deliver smart and sustainable services based on a state-of-the-art health infrastructure capable of handling pandemics.
The delegation also expressed its desire to promote its ties with the UAE in the healthcare field, adding that the outcomes of their cooperation have been remarkable and provide a solid foundation to move towards new horizons.
CHICAGO and DUBAI, Emirates and United announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of new destinations* within the United States and around the world.
From November, Emirates customers flying into Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston – three of the biggest business hubs in the U.S – will be able to easily connect onto United flights to and from nearly 200 cities across the Americas on a single ticket.
At the eight other U.S. airports served by Emirates – Boston, Dallas, LA, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle and Washington DC – both airlines will have an interline arrangement in place.
United will launch a new direct flight between Newark and Dubai starting in March 2023 – from there, customers will be able to travel on Emirates or its sister airline flydubai to more than 100 cities. Tickets for United’s new Dubai flight are now on sale.
Emirates and United announced their agreement today at a ceremonial event at Dulles International Airport, hosted by United CEO Scott Kirby and Emirates President Sir Tim Clark, featuring United and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and flight crews from each carrier.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Two of the biggest, and best-known airlines in the world are joining hands to fly people better to more places, at a time when travel demand is rebounding with a vengeance. It’s a significant partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring the United Arab Emirates and the United States even closer. We welcome United’s return to Dubai next year, where our hub Dubai essentially becomes a gateway for United to reach Asia, Africa and the Middle East via the combined network of Emirates and flydubai. We look forward to developing our partnership with United for the long term.”
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines said: “This agreement unites two iconic, flag carrier airlines who share a common commitment to creating the best customer experience in the skies. United’s new flight to Dubai and our complementary networks will make global travel easier for millions of our customers, helping boost local economies and strengthen cultural ties. This is a proud moment for both United and Emirates employees, and I look forward to our journey together.”
Customers of both airlines can soon book these connecting flights on a single ticket – making check-in and luggage transfer faster and easier. For example – travelers will be able to visit United.com or use the United app to book a flight from New York/Newark to Karachi, Pakistan or go to Emirates.com to book a flight from Dubai to Atlanta or Honolulu.
This agreement will also give the loyalty program members of both airlines more opportunities for more rewards: Emirates Skywards members can soon earn miles when they travel on United operated flights, and United Mileage Plus members flying on United’s New York/Newark to Dubai flight will be able to earn and redeem miles when connecting beyond on Emirates and flydubai.
Eligible customers travelling on codeshare flights will also soon enjoy access to Emirates and United lounges. More details on frequent flyer awards and lounge sharing benefits will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Both airlines have recently announced significant investments in the customer experience. Emirates will retrofit more than 120 aircraft as part of a $2 billion effort that includes elevated meal choices, a brand-new vegan menu, a ‘cinema in the sky’ experience, cabin interior upgrades, and sustainable choices. At United, the airline will add 500 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft to its fleet with a focus on a new signature interior that includes seat-back screens in every seat, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity throughout, and the industry’s fastest available in-flight WiFi.
* Codeshare activities and United’s new flight to Dubai are subject to government approvals.
About Emirates
From its global hub in Dubai, Emirates serves customers on six continents, providing high quality air transport services that facilitate tourism and trade. The airline has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky, delivered by a passionate workforce representing over 160 nations. Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and its ice inflight entertainment system available in all seats across its fleet, which has topped “best in sky” awards for 14 consecutive years. Emirates is committed to environmentally-responsible operations and focusses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and protecting wildlife and habitats. For more information, visit www.emirates.com.
About United
United’s shared purpose is “Connecting People. Uniting the World.” From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers’ favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world’s best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”.
On February 27 and 28, 2023, Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services will organize its International Scientific Conference “Rare Syndromes Associated with Disabilities”, in the context of keeping pace with recent developments in genetics and neuroscience. This is part of its contribution to shedding light on the educational and psychological characteristics of these syndromes, and the practical applications of the characteristics in intervention and support of individuals and families.
A group of the most important specialists, doctors, researchers, parents and workers in the field will attend the conference. It aims at raising awareness about the latest developments and medical, practical, educational and rehabilitative practices for people with rare syndromes to provide new knowledge and exchange experiences about educational and rehabilitation services for people with rare syndromes. In addition to improving the quality of life for people with rare syndromes and their families, unifying efforts and coordinating the services provided by different agencies for people with rare syndromes, identify solutions to some issues and difficulties by looking at some successful experiences.
Sheikha Jamila bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, Director of the City, has confirmed that the interest in studying the cognitive, behavioral, linguistic and educational aspects of each of these syndromes is one of the objectives of this conference. This relates to the vision and objectives of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services in the production and dissemination of modern knowledge at the local and international levels, support for attention to the issues of persons with disabilities and their families without discrimination, and the networking between various authorities and institutions, including educational, medical, social, economic, media and others. The city wants to mobilize their efforts in favor of advocacy, empowerment and inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
She said, “The issue of rare syndromes associated with disability is an important field that calls for more research and attention, especially with regard to its educational and psychological aspects. These aspects does not receive enough attention that matches their importance and lasting effects on the lives of individuals and families. The successive recent developments in genetics sciences in recent decades shed more light on a large group of these syndromes and facilitated the ways of diagnosis and discovery. Thus, professionals would be able to take appropriate intervention measures”.
When we turn to global statistics in the field of rare syndromes, we find that there are no comprehensive statistics about them. Unlike rare diseases, for which there are comprehensive statistics in their field, while we find “scattered” statistics in the field of rare syndromes according to the type of syndrome.
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center reports that there are about seven thousand rare diseases (including rare syndromes), “the rarity of a disease within the European Union is defined as less than 1 in every 2000 people”.
As for the prevalence of some rare genetic syndromes associated with disability, the National Organization for Rare Disorders provides information on the prevalence rates of many of them. For example, the prevalence of Prader-Willi syndrome is one case in 10,000 to 30,000. Angelman syndrome, one case in every 12,000 to 20,000 of the general population. Williams’s syndrome has a prevalence of 1 in 10,000 to 20,000 births in the United States.
Sheikha Jamila talked about the percentage of students with rare syndromes in the city, which is 4.46% of the total students with disabilities who received special education services in Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.
Four Themes
The international city conference includes four themes. The medical theme, in which the working papers and interventions will discuss a set of points. The most important of which are detection, early diagnosis, facilitating access to specialized care and preventive treatment, psychological support for people with rare syndromes, medical interventions in critical cases, genetic tests, and nutrition therapy.
The educational and rehabilitation theme would include assessment methods and measurement methodologies used with people with rare syndromes, appropriate educational programs and environments. Behavioral, psychological and cognitive patterns characteristic of some syndromes will be discussed. In addition to supportive services (Assistive Technologies, Communication, Physical and Occupational Therapy), and the integration of students with rare syndromes in schools.
Within the family counseling theme, we will talk about supporting families of people with rare syndromes, helping families to obtain services at an early date, and about genetic counseling for families of people with rare syndromes, with experiences, and stories.
The Art Therapy theme will address the creative aspects of people with rare syndromes, the impact of art on developing their personal skills, and the role of the media in raising awareness of rare syndromes.
(GMAT