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June 13th, 2021 (Dubai, UAE): The homegrown UAE business, Travel Ink, which was set up in 2011 by number-one best-selling author, Karen Osman, has expanded its content writing offering with the opening of a new division dedicated to small and medium enterprises. While Travel Ink has built a reputation...
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June 7th, 2021: Access Now welcomes a timely new joint statement from U.N. Special Procedures emphasizing that digital rights are “a top priority” to rebuild civic space amid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine experts are taking part in RightsCon 2021 (June 7-11), marking the third consecutive year that Special Rapporteurs have issued a statement...
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June 5th, 2021, (Lahore, Pakistan): Grey Matter is Pakistan’s first graphic novel that tells the story about a marriage in Eastern society. Author Sabdezar Irfan’s debut novel is a compelling read that welcomes a unique, new genre in Pakistani storytelling. Sabdezar Irfan, a resident of Lahore tells the story...
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MENA: Longest static wall sit (female) – LA1 UK: Fastest accumulative time crossing the United Kingdom by tandem bicycle (male) - IS1 USA: Fastest 100 miles on a treadmill (female) - LA2 (not happening until July) June 5th, 2021, (Dubai, UAE): Darine Barbar, an inspirational amputee athlete who...
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The second Jobs Reset Summit made progress on major reskilling, education and job quality initiatives, including the launch of SkillsLinkand the Partnership for New Work Standards A new alliance to address social justice through business action was launched, while 58 multinational companies aligned on their commitments to a racial justice initiative...
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June 2nd, 2021 (Dubai, UAE): The Emirates Literature Foundation has today released the full recording of Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 session with Malala. The session is available on the Foundation’s YouTube channel for free with Arabic subtitles. The world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai never stopped...
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The Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) is a flagship program of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Agahi ITA (Center of Education and Consciousness) in Pakistan; promoting the love of reading, social emotional learning and life skills. Under the umbrella of CLF, the first Pakistan Learning Festival was organized in February 2021, as a three-day festival...
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May 27th, 2021, New York (USA): Work ethic, ability to build relationships and passion are key drivers to becoming a business leader according to the new YPO, Financial Times and United Nations Women HeForShe Global Chief Executive Gender Equality research released today at the HeForShe Summit and fielded to uncover groundbreaking insights about the journey to the corner office...
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Saudi Arabia’s first female Formula 3 driver Reema Juffali says she has her sights set on a top 10 finish after competing in the opening round of the 2021 BRDC British F3 Championship. The Jeddah-born driver, 29, produced a solid display at the first race of the 2021 season...