CALIFORNIA / WAM Google announced the launch of ‘Maharat min Google’, a free digital skills-building programme in Arabic, in an effort to help people in Mena find jobs, advance their careers or grow their businesses. Based on a blended learning model, Maharat min Google provides free courses, tools, and in-person digital skills training to students, educators, job seekers and businesses. ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business UBM EMEA, the organiser of the leading global pharmaceutical exhibition CPhI, has announced the Middle East and Africa edition will make its regional debut in the UAE capital at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) from September 3-5. “The exhibition is designed to increase partnerships and business opportunities on both a local and international ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business The introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE has served an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to review their processes and identify opportunities to streamline operations. UAE’s SMEs are key to driving economic growth, innovation and job creation in the region. According to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), SMEs ...