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Miral Launches Robust Group Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy with over 80 Initiatives in the Next Two Years

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, today announced the launch of its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy for the group, focused on creating positive impact across society. Inspired by its long-standing commitment to the people and communities it serves, the strategy will launch and implement over 80 economic, social and environment initiatives and programmes over the next two years, across the business and all the Group's subsidiaries - Miral Experiences, Miral Destinations, Yas Asset Management.

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Inspired by its long-standing commitment to the people and communities it serves, the strategy will launch and implement over 80 economic, social and environment initiatives and programmes over the next two years, across the business and all the Group's subsidiaries - Miral Experiences, Miral Destinations, Yas Asset Management.
In the last few years CSR has seen increasing relevance to businesses and stakeholders across the world.
In the UAE, the CSR UAE Fund was formed in 2018 with the vision to establish the UAE as a global leader in Corporate Social Responsibility.
Miral Group will continue to announce and launch new initiatives under its group CSR Strategy over the coming months as well as key progress milestones.

UAE Gathers UN Police Chiefs Peacekeepers to Drive Climate Action, Calls for Establishment of "Climate Observers"

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.

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To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.
Over four intensive days of the UN workshop in Abu Dhabi, participants delved into critical aspects of the UN Peace Operations.
The "Climate Observers" would be dispatched to regions grappling with climate-change-induced events like mega fires, flooding, hurricanes, and more.
In that regard, the UAE strongly believes in the urgent need of establishment of the UN Climate Incident Observers unit, which could be led by the UNDPO.

UAE Gathers UN Police Chiefs Peacekeepers to Drive Climate Action, Calls for Establishment of "Climate Observers"

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.

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To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.
Over four intensive days of the UN workshop in Abu Dhabi, participants delved into critical aspects of the UN Peace Operations.
The "Climate Observers" would be dispatched to regions grappling with climate-change-induced events like mega fires, flooding, hurricanes, and more.
In that regard, the UAE strongly believes in the urgent need of establishment of the UN Climate Incident Observers unit, which could be led by the UNDPO.

Fuze raises $14mn - largest Seed round for digital assets start-up in Middle East

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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ABU DHABI, UAE and NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fuze has unveiled a record-breaking Seed round of $14mn, the largest Seed investment in a digital assets startup in the history of the Middle East and North Africa.

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ABU DHABI, UAE and NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fuze has unveiled a record-breaking Seed round of $14mn, the largest Seed investment in a digital assets startup in the history of the Middle East and North Africa.
Fuze enables banks, fintechs or enterprises to offer regulated digital assets products to customers through native apps.
With a regional digital asset market worth $566bn, growing at 48% YoY, Fuze CEO Mohammed Ali Yusuf believes the Middle East is perfect for a digital assets infrastructure business, "We are excited to build the future of regulated financial infrastructure and digital assets out of the UAE.
The team at Fuze is highly experienced and has a clear vision to develop a trusted, world-class digital assets proposition.

New ADIPEC Global Youth Council to inspire next generation of energy leaders to accelerate the energy transition

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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During ADIPEC 2023, the Global Youth Council members will have the opportunity to engage with senior energy leaders in a cross-generational dialogue on the energy transition, connect with energy transition leaders and policymakers, and even take the stage as moderators in the ADIPEC Future Leaders Programme.

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During ADIPEC 2023, the Global Youth Council members will have the opportunity to engage with senior energy leaders in a cross-generational dialogue on the energy transition, connect with energy transition leaders and policymakers, and even take the stage as moderators in the ADIPEC Future Leaders Programme.
The Global Youth Council roundtable will be held on the topic of 'Energising the future: incorporating the vision of the next generation of energy sector talent in the transition blueprint', where Global Youth Council members and energy leaders will discuss the best way to engage young people in the energy transition.
The launch of the ADIPEC Global Youth Council strengthens ADIPEC's commitment to empowering and engaging youth in the energy transition.
The ADIPEC Global Youth Council will work in tandem with ADIPEC's Future Leaders Programme, which was introduced last year to empower young energy leaders to drive clean energy transition by equipping them with relevant insights and skills.

New ADIPEC Global Youth Council to inspire next generation of energy leaders to accelerate the energy transition

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

During ADIPEC 2023, the Global Youth Council members will have the opportunity to engage with senior energy leaders in a cross-generational dialogue on the energy transition, connect with energy transition leaders and policymakers, and even take the stage as moderators in the ADIPEC Future Leaders Programme.

Key Points:

During ADIPEC 2023, the Global Youth Council members will have the opportunity to engage with senior energy leaders in a cross-generational dialogue on the energy transition, connect with energy transition leaders and policymakers, and even take the stage as moderators in the ADIPEC Future Leaders Programme.
The Global Youth Council roundtable will be held on the topic of 'Energising the future: incorporating the vision of the next generation of energy sector talent in the transition blueprint', where Global Youth Council members and energy leaders will discuss the best way to engage young people in the energy transition.
The launch of the ADIPEC Global Youth Council strengthens ADIPEC's commitment to empowering and engaging youth in the energy transition.
The ADIPEC Global Youth Council will work in tandem with ADIPEC's Future Leaders Programme, which was introduced last year to empower young energy leaders to drive clean energy transition by equipping them with relevant insights and skills.

ACX Partners With the Athens Stock Exchange in Greece to Develop Carbon Market in the region

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.

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SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.
This is the latest step in ACX's bold ambition to operate the world's largest environmental exchange network and the new Carbon Market in Greece will represent ACX's first base in continental Europe.
Thomas McMahon, ACX Co-CEO and Co-Founder, said, "We are thrilled to partner with ATHEX to explore the prospect of establishing a Voluntary Carbon Market for Greece.
- The collaboration will foster the development of carbon markets in the region by granting access to a global carbon market.

ACX Partners With the Athens Stock Exchange in Greece to Develop Carbon Market in the region

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.

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SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.
This is the latest step in ACX's bold ambition to operate the world's largest environmental exchange network and the new Carbon Market in Greece will represent ACX's first base in continental Europe.
Thomas McMahon, ACX Co-CEO and Co-Founder, said, "We are thrilled to partner with ATHEX to explore the prospect of establishing a Voluntary Carbon Market for Greece.
- The collaboration will foster the development of carbon markets in the region by granting access to a global carbon market.

NYU Stern School of Business Partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to Launch One-year Full-time MBA Program in the UAE

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NYU President Linda G. Mills said, "The establishment of the Stern at NYUAD MBA is truly a landmark occasion. The launch of this program – NYUAD's first professional degree offering, created in collaboration with NYU's Stern School -- is an important new stage in NYU Abu Dhabi's successful development, and a major step forward in fulfilling the vision that NYU and our Abu Dhabi partners have had for this groundbreaking institution from the beginning. It is also a wonderful example of the type of cross-school collaboration that we can expect to see more of in the coming years, and I have no doubt its impact will be felt both regionally and globally."

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New York University's Stern School of Business is the only top US business school offering a full-time MBA program in the Middle East.
The Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi One-year Full-time MBA Program will give students the opportunity to build future careers in the MENA region, with educational modules in both Abu Dhabi and New York.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NYU Stern School of Business (NYU Stern), one of the world's premier research and teaching institutions, and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), an exceptional liberal arts and research university, today announced the launch of the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program.
On successful completion of the MBA program, students will graduate with a fully accredited New York University degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi.

NYU Stern School of Business Partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to Launch One-year Full-time MBA Program in the UAE

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NYU President Linda G. Mills said, "The establishment of the Stern at NYUAD MBA is truly a landmark occasion. The launch of this program – NYUAD's first professional degree offering, created in collaboration with NYU's Stern School -- is an important new stage in NYU Abu Dhabi's successful development, and a major step forward in fulfilling the vision that NYU and our Abu Dhabi partners have had for this groundbreaking institution from the beginning. It is also a wonderful example of the type of cross-school collaboration that we can expect to see more of in the coming years, and I have no doubt its impact will be felt both regionally and globally."

Key Points:

New York University's Stern School of Business is the only top US business school offering a full-time MBA program in the Middle East.
The Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi One-year Full-time MBA Program will give students the opportunity to build future careers in the MENA region, with educational modules in both Abu Dhabi and New York.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NYU Stern School of Business (NYU Stern), one of the world's premier research and teaching institutions, and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), an exceptional liberal arts and research university, today announced the launch of the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program.
On successful completion of the MBA program, students will graduate with a fully accredited New York University degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi.