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MEPRA Awards 2024: Showcasing Excellence in PR Strategy and Innovation
Honoring the standout achievements in PR and communications over the past year; the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) hosted its 16th award edition on November 28, 2024. Attended by over 550 guests, the event gathered 62 top agencies and professionals to contend for esteemed titles across 53 competitive categories, celebrating excellence and transformative impact in the industry. Showcasing the finest achievements…
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Buni donates N2m to winners of innovation competition in Yobe
Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has donated a cheque of N2 million to six winners of scientific innovation and research paper writing competition in the state. Mohammed Auwal from Bursari and Idi Mohammed of Yobe State University emerged first in brilliant Innovations (A) and top research paper award (B) categories respectively. Mohammed Mustapha of Geidam and Mohammed Bukar also…
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Be innovative, Plateau Govt. advises newly recruited civil servants
The Plateau Government has advised the newly recruited civil servants in the state to be innovative, hardwork and dedicated to duty. Mrs Rauta Dakok, the Head of the Civil Service of the state, gave the advice while declaring open a two-day orientation programme for the newly recruited staff, on Friday in Jos. Dakok, who commended Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, for approving…
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SLTV set to introduce new channels, innovation – Managing Director
Dr Ifeanyi Nwafor, Managing Director, Metrodigital Ltd., owners of Silver Lake Television (SLTV), an indigenous Nigerian satellite pay television, says it will be introducing new channels and some digital innovation to the SLTV. Nwafor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that the innovation was to bring in new and exciting experiences to consumers, especially in…
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AIMMP showcases Portuguese excellence at the Dubai Wood Show 2024
Twelve leading companies from this European country will showcase a range of sustainable and innovative products at the region’s premier industry event. The Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries, or AIMMP in short, is set to make a significant impact at the Dubai Wood Show 2024, to be held from March 5 to 7 at the Dubai International Convention…
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Motorola Solutions Joins Forces with Google Cloud to Advance Safety and Security
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. With Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritize the advancement of assistive intelligence, including highly accurate and reliable video content delivery, mapping and AI capabilities, to help address real-world safety challenges. “From communities…
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Africa
stc group collaborates with Microsoft to unlock the potential of innovation in corporate digital transformation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — stc group, an engine of digital transformation, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Microsoft to further advance its digitalization and drive innovation across Saudi Arabia. As part of the partnership, the organizations will jointly develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that will transform and empower organizations across various industries, while enabling small businesses to…
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Africa
QF’S STARS OF SCIENCE SEASON FINALE INCLUDES TWO FEMALE INNOVATORS
Doha, Qatar — The top three innovators of Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science have fought off strong competition to reach the Season 14 final, where two of them hope to claim a share of the Grand Prize. Shada Bennbaia, a Libyan mechanical engineer graduating from Qatar University; Sumaiya AlSiyabi, an Omani marine biologist and mother of three; and Noraldin Al-Deri,…
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Africa
STARS OF SCIENCE INNOVATORS TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
Doha, Qatar —Th e top seven innovators on Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Stars of Science Season 14 took to the stage this week to prove the feasibility of their projects – inventions that tackled a pressing challenge for communities around the world – environmental sustainability. Hosted at QF’s tech hub, Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), since its inception the show…
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Africa
STARS OF SCIENCE ADOPTS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
Doha, Qatar — When Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science returned for season 14 on September 2, its panel of judges featured two prominent voices from two distinct fields, engineering and medicine – underlining a pressing need across the Arab world and beyond. Professor Fouad Mrad, a jury member since it first aired in 2009, has a background in electrical engineering…
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Africa
STARS OF SCIENCE RETURNS FOR SEASON 14
Doha, Qatar — Arab innovators looking to transform ideas into inventions with the guidance of experts are set to begin their journey in the latest edition of Stars of Science, premiering on September 2. Seven candidates from across the Arab world will be invited to Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – Qatar Foundation’s (QF) technology hub, and home to…
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Arts & Culture
Ode to a spirited Administrator
“Hello,sir. Good day.” “Abeg, na who be this?” “Na Kanayo….” “Ahn, ahn! I was told you’d call me. Shebi, na that Kanayo wey get plenty pimples for our office that year na…How you dey? I must confess that, even though it was not the first time I was meeting the man I’d come to know as ‘Editor’, I was both…
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Technology
Obaseki’s tech reforms excite Ikhine, as two startups get 1m grant
Impressed by the impact of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reforms in building a vibrant technology and innovation community at the Edo Innovation Hub, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Gideon Ikhine has offered a grant of N1 million to two start-ups at the technology hub. Engr. Ikhine made the offer during a tour of the businesses…
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China plans record longest underwater tunnel
China plans to build the world’s longest underwater tunnel, an expert involved in the project said Friday, a $36bn shortcut between two northern port cities in an earthquake-prone region. The scheme will see cars loaded onto railway carriages before travelling at 220km/h along the 123km tunnel connecting Dalian in Liaoning province and Yantai in Shandong province. “The underwater tunnel is…
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