Introducing the Icomera X7 Mobile Connectivity & Applications Router

Supercharged 5G Connectivity for Onboard Systems and Passengers

Gothenburg, Sweden, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Icomera’s new X7 router is a gateway to a powerful centralised connectivity platform, supporting multiple, resource-intensive applications including Passenger Wi-Fi, Onboard Infotainment, and Digital Video Surveillance & Analytics. A wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, global leader in the energy and services industry, Icomera is the leading provider of integrated connectivity solutions for public transport and contributes to a low carbon and resilient world by making public transport more attractive. 

“Nowadays, a plethora of onboard systems installed on vehicles require ubiquitous, reliable connectivity”, explains Roger Matthews, Icomera’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The X7 delivers exceptional speed, storage and performance for both operational and passenger-focused services, ushering in a new era of cutting-edge connected applications.”

The X7 utilises SureWAN™, Icomera’s industry-leading connectivity technology protocol for intelligently aggregating multiple communication technologies (5G, 4G, satellite, trackside networks etc.) in parallel, to ensure the fastest, most reliable connection available to a moving vehicle. Network traffic can be monitored and managed using IcoShape, Icomera’s data traffic shaping tool, empowering transport operators to make best use of all available Internet bandwidth and control their data costs.

“One or multiple X7 units can be installed on a single vehicle or train consist”, adds Mats Karlsson, Icomera’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder. “By distributing network traffic between two routers, load balancing helps ensure optimised performance, while redundancy adds further resiliency to an onboard connectivity solution.”

The X7 router will be available in various models at launch, each optimised to meet specific business requirements:

  • For digital video surveillance deployments, in addition to providing real-time data offload, the X7 can be configured with up to two externally accessible SSDs. This is useful when the physical storage and/or removal of video surveillance footage is a requirement, and reduces the need for an external Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. In many cases, the 32TB (2 x 16TB) SSDs allow transport operators to store up to a month’s worth of video footage.
  • Some X7 models contain up to two built-in dual band Wi-Fi 6 cards, each capable of operating as an access point to provide high-quality passenger Wi-Fi.
  • The X7 contains up to five 5G modems for industry-leading connectivity.

Details of the X7 follow Icomera’s announcement of the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation – the Icomera A2. By leveraging the increased throughput and reduced latency that Wi-Fi 7 offers, the new access point will facilitate faster and more reliable web browsing, streaming, downloads, and video conferencing for passengers, allowing them to stay connected more effortlessly while they travel.

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New global study discovers people in pain feel more socially excluded than ever

  • Latest edition of Haleon Pain Index finds half (49%) of people in pain feel stigmatised[1][2]
  • 42% regularly feel lonely due to their pain, and one third feel serious loneliness (based on UCLA loneliness scale)[3]
  • 32% of people living in pain fear they will be judged
  • Women, people of colour and the LGBQ+ community are worst affected
  • Gen Z more likely to feel unheard than Baby Boomers

LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new study of 18,097 people across 18 countries has discovered that society has grown less tolerant of people in pain, despite the effects of COVID-19 boosting global health awareness.

The fifth edition of the Haleon Pain Index (HPI)[1], conducted by consumer health company Haleon, suggests that attitudes towards pain in post-pandemic society are now more judgemental and less tolerant, with half (49%) of those in pain feeling stigmatised and a third (32%) fearing they will be judged about their pain.

The global index has been exploring the real impact pain has on people’s lives for almost a decade. This year’s study has found that, since the first edition in 2014, the social and emotional impact of pain has grown by nearly 25%, with stigma and social isolation arising from everyday pain increasing worldwide. 42% of people questioned said they regularly experience loneliness when in pain. Feelings of serious loneliness emerged globally, with 38% of people in mainland China, 33% in Australia and 32% in the UK reporting this. This coincides with warnings about the public health impacts of loneliness and social isolation issued by the World Health Organisation[4] and the Loneliness Epidemic[5] pointed out in spring 2023.

Dr Linda Papadopoulos, Psychologist and Author, commented: “Everyday pain is a health issue that can easily be dismissed or trivialised. Many don’t realise its effects can be much worse than the symptoms themselves. The result of loneliness and mental health impact caused by lack of empathy and being treated differently is only worsening. As a society, we need to improve empathy and understanding in a world that is continuing to harden to these issues.”

The HPI discovered that people who already experience bias, discrimination, and exclusion in society are the worst affected by these hardening views on pain.

  • 58% of women said their pain had been treated differently, not believed or discriminated versus 49% of men. This is highest amongst women in India (74%), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) (74%), Brazil (74%), and mainland China (61%).
  • 59% of people of colour said their pain had been treated differently, not believed or discriminated versus 48% of white people. This is highest in Brazil (71%), Poland (64%) and the USA (64%), whilst this is true for 60% in the UK.
  • 44% of LGBQ+ people feared that others will make assumptions about them and their pain, compared to 32% of heterosexuals. This is highest in India (61%), USA (54%), Canada (49%) and Australia (48%).

The study also revealed a sharp generational divide in the way people experience pain, suggesting that younger patients struggle most with making their pain known and accessing treatment:

  • 70% of Gen Z said their pain had been treated differently, not believed or discriminated, compared to 40% of Baby Boomers. This is highest in India (80%), the USA (79%) and for 74% of UK respondents.
  • 45% of Gen Z said being in pain was too much of a taboo for them to speak out, compared to 35% of Boomers.

While the older generation find it easier to express their pain and access treatment, they are the most marginalised when it comes to accessing health-related information online. 45% of 75–84-year-olds said they struggle to access this online because they do not feel confident navigating the internet, compared with 33% overall.

Respondents agreed on the need for a more personalised and compassionate view of pain. More than two thirds (68%) of people said more empathy to address bias and exclusion would make a real difference to their experience of pain. Meanwhile, 69% said they wished doctors and 62% wished pharmacists were better trained on how individual pain is for different patients.

Lisa Jennings, Head of Global Over the Counter Category at Haleon, said: “While pain is a universal human experience, resulting in loneliness and stigma for many, its impact varies considerably between social groups, with the most marginalised amongst the worst affected. Our ambition is to break down the barriers to achieving better everyday health for everyone – irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other factors. The HPI shows that we can lessen the social and emotional impact of pain by shifting perceptions and conversations around pain management. That’s why we’re taking action through several programs such as our #ListenToPain initiative which is being rolled out to health professionals across the globe.”

Haleon’s #ListenToPain programme supports health professionals to improve communication with patients and have a focused discussion on pain tailored to the individual. #ListentoPain includes five profiles that describe people with different attitudes and behaviours towards pain management that help health professionals customize their approach with their patients. With continuity of care, truly understanding how pain may change over time means pain management strategies can be evolved and be more effective in the long term.

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Notes to Editors

About the Haleon Pain Index study

The Haleon Pain Index (HPI) is a proprietary, globally representative, longitudinal social study conducted by Edelman Data x Intelligence (DXI). The study is designed to give a voice to those experiencing pain and assess the evolving state of pain. The study captures the perceived impact of pain on individuals’ everyday lives, their health, their feelings, emotions, motivations and behaviours, putting the human experience at the centre. In its fifth edition, the study assesses health inclusivity barriers to effective pain treatment. The perceptions of over 18,000 respondents across 18 countries were captured as part of the fifth edition.

Markets tracked in HPI 5: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, KSA, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA.

The age groups are split into different generations:

  • Gen Z: those between 18-26 years old
  • Millennials: those between 27-42 years old
  • Gen X: those between 43-58 years old
  • Boomers 1*: those between 59-66 years old
  • Boomers 2*: those between 67-77 years old
  • Silent: those between 78-84 years old

1*For the first time, the Haleon Pain Index (HPI) is now capturing the voice of experts, GPs, Pharmacists, and Nurses, in 4 key markets: Australia, Germany, KSA and the USA. In this first edition, we’ve gathered insights from over 600 experts (150 per market*) through a 15-minute online bespoke survey, exploring their views on pain, their challenges as healthcare professionals and the role they can play in driving positive change.

2*In the USA, our interviews included a mix of physicians and nurses; in Australia and KSA, a mix of physicians and pharmacists, and in Germany, a combination of pharmacists and pharmacists’ assistants.

About Listen To Pain

#ListenToPain is a global initiative from Haleon to enable health professionals to maximise their time with patients and help them to better understand a patient’s pain experience — providing the sufferer with a treatment plan that is right for them. Located on Haleon Health Partner, a dedicated digital platform for health professionals, #ListenToPain includes a series of practical tools for better interactions, assessments, and outcomes. These tools and resources for pharmacists will help them understand their patients pain better and navigate conversations around pain management.

Further information and the full range of #ListentoPain resources can we found on www.haleonhealthpartner.com.

About Haleon
Haleon (LSE / NYSE: HLN) is a global leader in consumer health, with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Haleon’s product portfolio spans five major categories – Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health and Other, and Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS). Its long-standing brands – such as Advil, Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, Polident, parodontax and Centrum – are built on trusted science, innovation and deep human understanding.
For more information, please visit www.haleon.com.

1 Haleon. Pain Index. 2023. Data on file.
2 The Haleon Pain Index is formerly known as the Global Pain Index.
3 Russell, D, et al.,1978. Developing a measure of loneliness. Journal of Personality Assessment, 42, 290-294. Available: https://fetzer.org/sites/default/files/images/stories/pdf/selfmeasures/Self_Measures_for_Loneliness_and_Interpersonal_Problems_UCLA_LONELINESS.pdf. [2023, September 18].
4 World Health Organization (WHO). N.d. Social Isolation and Loneliness. Available: https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/demographic-change-and-healthy-ageing/social-isolation-and-loneliness [2023, September 18].
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023. Health Risks of Social Isolation and Loneliness. Available: https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/loneliness.htm#:~:text=Social%20isolation%20and%20loneliness%20have,linked%20to%20increased%20risk%20for%3A&text=Heart%20disease%20and%20stroke.,Type%202%20diabetes. [2023, September 18].

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‫شركة Blacklane تدخل في شراكة مع SIXT وتستكمل جولة السلسلة (و)

  • تستثمر شركة SIXT مبلغًا كبيرًا قدره مليون يورو في شركة Blacklane، مما يجعل الشركة من كبار المساهمين فيها
  • ستعمل كل من SIXT وBlacklane معًا على دفع النمو الدولي من خلال التركيز في البداية على أمريكا الشمالية
  • تتضمن الشراكة دمج خدمات Blacklane في تطبيق SIXT وتمنح شركاء Blacklane من السائقين إمكانية الوصول إلى مركبات SIXT والخدمات ذات الصلة
  • يمثل استثمار SIXT الإتمام الثاني لجولة السلسلة (و) بعد الاستثمارات السابقة التي قامت بها شركة Mercedes-Benz Mobility وGargash Enterprises

برلين، 27 سبتمبر 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – أعلنت اليوم خدمة السائقين العالمية Blacklane عن شراكة ستصبح بموجبها المزود الدولي الرائد لخدمات التنقل عالية الجودة SIXT أحد كبار المساهمين في شركة Blacklane. في المستقبل، ستعمل Blacklane وSIXT معًا على توسيع نطاق تواجدهما في الأسواق الدولية، مع التركيز في البداية بشكل خاص على أمريكا الشمالية، التي تُعد سوق النمو الأكثر أهمية لكلا الشركتين.

ستتوفر خدمات السائقين الخاصة بشركة Blacklane عبر تطبيق SIXT في الولايات المتحدة والأسواق الدولية الأخرى في عام 2024، مما يتيح خدمات شركة Blacklane كخيار إضافي ممتاز للتنقل على المنصة. وستعود هذه الشراكة أيضًا بالفائدة على كلا الشركتين من خلال الاستفادة على سبيل المثال من قدرات أسطول SIXT والخدمات ذات الصلة، حيث ستوفر للعملاء والشركاء من السائقين خيارًا أوسع من المركبات والخدمات.

قال Nico Gabriel، الرئيس التنفيذي للعمليات في SIXT: “نحن في شركة SIXT ملتزمون بتوفير حلول تنقل متميزة في مجال تأجير السيارات ومشاركة السيارات والاشتراك وخدمات حجز السيارات. ونرحب بانضمام شركة Blacklane كشريك إضافي متميز في نظام التنقل لدينا ونتطلع إلى خلق أوجه تآزر مشتركة لأعمالنا من خلال هذه الشراكة”.

قال الدكتور Jens Wohltorf، الرئيس التنفيذي والمؤسس المشارك لشركة Blacklane: “يسعدنا التعاون مع شركة SIXT كشريك ومستثمر لدينا في جولة التمويل هذه”. “بالجمع بين خبرتهم الواسعة في مجال النقل البري وقطاع السفر وخبرتنا في خدمات السائقين المتميزة، تنشأ علاقة قوية من شأنها دفع النمو العالمي والابتكار لكلا الشركتين وترسيخ مكانة Blacklane كشركة رائدة في القطاع.”

ويمثل هذا الاستثمار الإتمام الثاني لتمويل السلسلة (و) لدى شركة Blacklane، مما يوفر لها استثمارًا كبيرًا بقيمة مليون يورو بتقييم يفوق التقييم السابق في عام 2020 بنسبة 50% تقريبًا. وقد حظيت الجولة الأولى من السلسلة (و) بدعم من مستثمرين بارزين مثل Mercedes-Benz Mobility وGargash Enterprises، مما يمثل دافعًا لنمو Blacklane في الشرق الأوسط.

مع الانتهاء من جولة السلسلة (و)، تستعد شركة Blacklane لتعزيز مكانتها كشركة رائدة عالميًا في مجال النقل البري المتميز. تخطط الشركة، بعد أن شهدت فترة من النجاحات حيث تضاعفت إيرادات Blacklane أربع مرات في عام 2022 على أساس سنوي، حاليًا لتسريع نموها من خلال الاستثمار في خدمات جديدة مثل برنامج City to City، الذي يربط المناطق الحضرية عبر 127 طريقًا في 11 دولة. وستساهم مرحلة التمويل أيضًا في توسيع قاعدة الموظفين الألمانيين والعالميين لدى Blacklane التي تضم 300 موظف، مما يعزز نمو الشركة ويوسع انتشارها في السوق المحلية وفي الخارج.

بالإضافة إلى ذلك، سيدعم التمويل جهود الاستدامة التي تبذلها شركة Blacklane من خلال تنفيذ حلول التنقل المبتكرة. وتلتزم الشركة بتنفيذ ما نسبته 15% من رحلاتها بالسيارات الكهربائية بحلول نهاية عام 2023، وبنسبة 50% بحلول عام 2025. وتقوم شركة Blacklane أيضًا بالتعويض عن جميع الرحلات التي قامت بها منذ تأسيسها في عام 2011.

وتنضم شركة SIXT إلى مستثمرين بارزين مثل Mercedes Benz Mobility، وAl Fahim Group، وGargash Enterprises، وb2venture، وAlstin Capital، والتي تُظهر جميعها الثقة في نموذج أعمال Blacklane وتوقعات النمو.

انقر هنا (https://www.blacklane.com/en/press/presskit/) لتنزيل مجموعة المواد الصحفية.

نبذة عن BLACKLANE
نقدم نحن شركة Blacklane خدمات سائقين عالمية متميزة. تتمثل رسالتنا في توفير وسائل الراحة والسعي لبناء مستقبل أفضل من خلال خلق تجارب لا تُنسى لضيوفنا المميزين في كل أنحاء العالم. تقدم Blacklane خدمات النقل في المطارات، والتنقلات من مدينة إلى أخرى، وخيارات التنقل داخل المدن وخدمات السائقين بالساعة في أكثر من 50 دولة حول العالم، بنظام الحجز المسبق أو عند الطلب. سواء كان السفر بغرض العمل أو الترفيه، توفر شركة Blacklane وموظفوها البالغ عددهم 300 موظف وآلاف الشركاء من السائقين خدمة النقل الفاخرة المناسبة لك. فقد وفرنا، من خلال ابتكار مفاهيم جديدة للنقل، فرصًا جديدة لمقدمي خدمات السائقين لدينا وساهمنا في وضع معايير القطاع لحماية المناخ في قطاع السفر. يمكنك الحجز عبر www.blacklane.com أو تنزيل التطبيق الخاص بنا.

للاستفسارات الإعلامية العالمية لشركة Blacklane، يرجى الاتصال بـ:

Blacklane GmbH
Radmila Palová
press@blacklane.com

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Saudi Embassy in Canada Commemorates Kingdom’s 93rd National Day

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Ottawa celebrated the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day in the presence of officials from the Canadian government and the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Heads of accredited diplomatic missions, embassy employees, citizens, and scholarship students also attended the ceremony, which was held in the National Arts Center in the Canadian capital.

Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen said his country appreciates its permanent relationship with the Kingdom. He hailed Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 as an ambitious and amazing roadmap.

Meanwhile, Rob Oliphant, the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, praised the Kingdom’s constructive role in seeking solutions for crises.

Oliphant expressed the aspiration of the Canadian companies and the business sector to effectively participate in the investment opportunities offered by the Saudi vision.

In this regard, Mohammed bin Fouad Jastaniah, deputy head of the diplomatic mission to Canada, reviewed the achievements made within the framework of the national vision.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Chad’s Interim President

HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud received Thursday a written message from Chad’s interim president Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in various fields.

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khuraiji received the message during a meeting with Chads ambassador to Riyadh Hassan Saleh Algadam Aldjinedi.

During the meeting, they discussed aspects of bilateral relations and topics of common interest.

Source: Qatar News Agency

NCSA Organizes 2nd Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) organized Thursday the second Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference under the theme of ‘Governing the Cybersecurity Supply Chain’.

The event brought together HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai; HE Minister of State and Chairperson of Qatar Free Zones, Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed; HE NCSA President, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Maliki; and HE President of Jordans National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) Eng. Bassam Al Maharmeh.

The event aims to elevate awareness of the governance and security of supply chains in the field of cybersecurity by issuing certificates of compliance with national standards for ensuring information security and accreditation programs for cybersecurity service providers, in addition to hardware and software security certificates issued by the Qatari program for common and globally recognized standards.

The accreditation scheme for Penetration Testing Services Providers was also launched.

HE Eng. Al Maliki hailed in press statements the event as culmination of the NCSA’s journey in strengthening and developing the governance of cybersecurity supply chains in the State of Qatar.

Based on NCSA’s keenness to support the cybersecurity system in the country in accordance with the Qatar National Vision and the NCSA Strategy, unremitting efforts are being exerted to ensure the integrity of sensitive data and information and to maintain the continuity of supply chain operations in the field of cybersecurity under the National Information Security Compliance Framework (NISCF), His Excellency added.

His Excellency expressed his pride that the State of Qatar was now the first Middle East country to be able to grant Hardware/Software vendors the globally recognized information security vetting certifications.

His Excellency handed over certificates of accreditation to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud as compliant with the National Information Assurance policy (NIA certification) and Protiviti, OASSG Consultancy and BSI Middle Easton accreditation certificates.

During her opening speech, Director of NCSA’s Governance and National Cyber Assurance Affairs Eng. Dana Al Abdullah said that many entities were exposed to hacking due to supply chains, which requires work in several different directions, and therefore the concept of governance and communication with the relevant institutions in the country is a cornerstone to reach a secure balance in supply chain governance so that it does not impede development, innovation and sustainable economic development. (MORE)

Source: Qatar News Agency

NCSA Organizes 2nd Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference -1

In turn Director of the Cyber Assurance Department at the National Cyber Security Agency Eng. Jassim Al Muftah said that the National Cyber Security Agency is working to raise the efficiency of service providers in cyber security through the accreditation program, which is one of the programs of the national framework for compliance with information security, explaining that this program is based on measuring the commitment of service providers to the quality and standards necessary to perform penetration testing, which include efficiency of capabilities, quality of procedures, and safety of service.

During the conference, the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Qatar Free Zones Authority signed a memorandum of understanding, related to the governance of companies that provide cybersecurity services, in addition to signing a memorandum of understanding between the agency and the Qatar Financial Center for the governance of companies that provide cybersecurity services and regulating data privacy.

The conference hosted Regulations Director at the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore Lawrence Tay as a keynote speaker to review the Singaporean experience in securing the supply chain and talk about lessons learned and success stories, in a move to enhance the exchange of experiences between friendly countries, in addition to hosting keynote speakers from Turkiye and Germany to review experiences related to testing devices and applications.

The conference witnessed a discussion session on the supply chain and cybersecurity service providers, moderated by Director of Risk, Resilience and Crisis Management at the National Cybersecurity Agency Eng. Noura Al Abdullah. The conference also included holding two workshops entitled the Path to obtaining penetration testing certification, in addition to a lecture given by Dr. Ashraf Ismail from the National Cybersecurity Agency about the leadership of the State of Qatar in examining information technology security in the region.

The National Cybersecurity Agency also organized a bilateral meeting with the Cybersecurity Agency in Singapore, during which ways of joint cooperation between the two sides were discussed, especially in the field of governance of cybersecurity supply chains.

The Qatar Cyber Assurance Conference was attended by about 280 people, including corporate executives, assistant undersecretaries and department directors in various ministries of the country, in addition to specialists and professionals in the field of cybersecurity.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Ambassador of Qatar Participates in 3rd Middle-East Strategy Forum in Canada

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri participated as a speaker in the third annual Middle East Strategy Forum, organized by the Institute for Peace and Democracy in the Canadian capital, Ottawa.

during his participation in the forum, His Excellency touched on the importance of Qatari mediation efforts in resolving conflicts in the Middle East and other regions around the world.

Source: Qatar News Agency

UDST, CIPD Mark Newly Formed Partnership

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted an official visit by representatives from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to mark a newly formed partnership between the two esteemed organizations.

Through the Universitys partnership with CIPD – the leading professional body for HR and people development – the Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management (BBA HRM) Program at UDST is the first ever program in Qatar to be CIPD accredited, and UDST is the first university in Qatar to achieve CIPDs Approved Program Provider status.

President of UDST Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi said, “We are honored and delighted to take this important step as we strive to continuously elevate the standard of education offered by the University. There is constant change in todays workforce and the University is continually evolving to enable students to meet real-world challenges with aptitude.” Channel Partner Manager at CIPD, Mark Baker, said, “UDST is a pioneering institution in Qatar, focused on delivering world-class applied education. The synergy between UDST and CIPD will set new benchmarks in HR education and fortify Qatar’s talent landscape. Our collaboration ensures that UDST students are prepared to navigate the complexity of the Human Resources field with yet another internationally recognized qualification under their belts.” Dean of the College of Business at UDST, Professor Stuart Jauncey, said, “Graduates of the BBA HRM Program from UDST will automatically qualify for Associate CIPD membership, thereby receiving dual credentials upon completing their degree while students currently enrolled in the program will have CIPD student membership and can make use of the associated benefits. We want to empower our students through these types of opportunities and give our graduates a competitive edge in todays job market. I believe this is the perfect example.” The primary beneficiaries of the partnership are students enrolled in the Universitys BBA HRM Program. However, all undergraduate students within the College of Business can gain from this association through potential seminars, workshops, and collaborative research opportunities.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Bahraini Ambassador to US participates in American Energy Security Summit

Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the US, has affirmed that the Bahrain-US cooperation agreements, foremost of which the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, signed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, during HRH’s visit to Washington earlier this month, not only strengthen bilateral security ties, but also consolidate economic relations and exchange of experiences in the technological field between the two countries.

The ambassador made the statements while participating in the American Energy Security Summit sponsored by the Hamm Institute for American Energy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The summit was moderated by Dr. Victoria Coates, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Middle East and North African Affairs.

Addressing the American Energy Security Summit, Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa reviewed several key topics, including geopolitical stability and Bahrain’s pioneering diplomacy, in addition to the kingdom’s cooperation with the USA and its commitment to the Abraham Accords, as well as the possibility of other regional countries following suit.

While tackling the energy sector, the envoy shed light on the developments made by Bahrain, including its multiple partnerships with American companies in achieving common goals in this regard.

It is worth noting that in addition to the Bahraini Ambassador, the American Energy Security Summit was attended by a number of former US ministers and officials, namely by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labour Eugene Scalia, and former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, in addition to several former and current government leaders, as well as senior executives of leading US energy companies.

Source: Bahrain News Agency