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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar showcases MICE offerings at IMEX Frankfurt
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar led a delegation of 16 entities from Qatar's tourism sector to participate in IMEX Frankfurt 2025 – one of the world's leading trade exhibitions specialising in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry. Held at Messe Frankfurt from May 20 - 22, the exhibition served as a strategic platform to showcase Qatar's latest offerings and services in the business events sector. The Visit Qatar pavilion brought together key partners from across the tourism and hospitality sectors, including Qatar Airways as the official airline partner. Other participants included Hilton Doha, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Park Hyatt Doha, Sheraton Grand Doha, Minor Hotels Doha, Rosewood Doha, The St. Regis Doha, The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, and The Ritz-Carlton Doha. Destination management companies present included Discover Qatar, Experience Qatar, Q Moments, Arabian Adventures, Maps & Vogs Holidays, and Musafir Online Travel & Tourism. Doha is preparing to host several major international events this year, including the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' Global Conference in October, Mobile World Congress and the second United Nations World Summit on Social Development in November, and the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in December. Throughout the year, Doha plays host to a dynamic portfolio of established annual events that have become key fixtures on the regional and international events calendar. These include Web Summit Qatar, the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition, the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), as well as the Doha Forum, the Qatar Economic Forum, and the Qatar Real Estate Forum. Together, these events strengthen Qatar's position as a leading global destination for business events.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CIMA updates CGMA Professional Qualification syllabus
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has upgraded its Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Professional Qualification syllabus. The new syllabus is set to take effect in 2026. The revision aims to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the changing landscape of finance, focusing on high-performance finance business partnering, technological adeptness, and critical thinking, CIMA said. The updated syllabus is a response to the Future of Finance 2.0 research by Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA) and CIMA and the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025. These studies emphasised the importance of synergising technology with human insight for career advancement in the knowledge economy and for future roles in accounting and finance. The new syllabus is aimed at enhancing core competencies such as finance business partnering, analytical thinking, and strategic planning. It also expands to cover sustainability topics such as green finance, environmental costing, and disclosures under IFRS S1/S2, as well as financial technologies including GenAI. Students planning to appear for CGMA exams this year will not be affected by these changes, CIMA noted. To assist with the transition, CIMA will release a case study and objective tests study support materials pack in October this year. These materials will aid students in preparing for the May 2026 CGMA exams. AICPA & CIMA Management Accounting Education and Professional Qualifications vice-president Stephen Flatman said: 'With a focus on finance role simulations embedded in our Case Study exams, the CGMA Professional Qualification allows finance professionals to quickly develop and apply cognitive, digital, and technical skills needed as finance business partners. 'Our unique problem-solving educational approach helps them provide expert advice, support decision-making, and create value for organisations.' Additionally, CIMA has developed more than 50 hours of complimentary study support materials to aid candidates in their exam preparation and journey towards earning the CGMA designation. In March 2025, the AICPA and CIMA recognised 177 accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka with their ACMA and FCMA certificates, alongside the CGMA designation. "CIMA updates CGMA Professional Qualification syllabus" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Auto Express
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Dangerous second-hand tyre trade needs much tougher regulation
Fitting part-worn tyres is an issue that affects every single road user, because while you might not buy potentially dodgy used tyres, your day could be negatively impacted by someone else who has. That's why we want ministers to beef up regulations around the standards expected of part-worn tyre retailers, through an officially backed accreditation scheme for retailers. This would offer consumers a level of quality and service that's all-too-often missing in the market today, and while it would potentially increase costs to customers a little, it would also greatly improve peace of mind. Second, we want to see much more proactive intervention from the authorities to prevent offenders ignoring regulations. That means increased monitoring and oversight, and stiffer penalties to clamp down on those who continue to put lives at risk. Advertisement - Article continues below Currently, enforcement for part-worn tyre retailers lies in the hands of local authority-funded Trading Standards departments. Cuts to resources mean it's hard to blame them for our failure to get to grips with an issue that continues to escalate, but a national problem requires a national solution. We propose a greater role for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) under the auspices of the Department for Transport – perhaps an extension of its work ensuring compliance among MoT testing stations, with extra funding. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below A spokesperson for the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) told us locally run services utilise intelligence from a range of sources, including complaints, to direct resources. 'Consumer data and intelligence show that this is not an area where there have been many complaints in comparison to other competing demands,' we were told, but the CTSI also said it encourages anyone with concerns about part-worn tyres to report them. The DVSA told us it does not currently have powers to take any enforcement action against part-worn tyre suppliers because it is not authorised as a domestic enforcer under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. 'However, we work closely with relevant local Trading Standards offices to carry out intelligence-led investigations into the sale of part-worn tyres and to address evidence of non-compliance,' said a spokesperson, adding: 'DVSA ensures tyres have basic safety checks as part of inspections through the MoT test and roadside enforcement.' Advertisement - Article continues below We also asked Transport Select Committee chair Ruth Cadbury for a view on the issues we've raised with ministers. Since the committee hasn't reported on part-worn tyres, she could only give her personal opinion, and said: 'Defective tyres are contributing to a growing number of serious incidents on our roads. Department for Transport data shows that 384 such incidents were recorded in 2023, the highest number in four years. Indeed, 13 people were tragically killed in that year. 'Clamping down on traders selling part-worn tyres that aren't up to standard would help reduce this alarming rise. It is vital that local-authority Trading Standards teams are equipped with both the expertise and the resources to investigate and help reduce the risk to life or of serious injury.' Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below We also put our concerns to Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, and the new chair of the all-party parliamentary group for transport safety (PACTS). He replied: 'While there's a market for part-worn tyres, we have to make sure that those sold are safe and don't put customers and others on the road at risk. This is something I hope the Government looks seriously at in their upcoming Road Safety Strategy.' Auto Express is calling for urgent Government action to limit the dangers associated with drivers buying part-worn tyres, following investigations that have exposed endemic problems in a sector with significant safety implications for all road users. Advertisement - Article continues below We've written to both Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds calling for an immediate review of the regulations around the sale of part-worn tyres, as the market for used rubber booms. Cash-strapped drivers are still reeling from the cost-of-living crisis. And as the cost of brand-new tyres soars ever higher, many motorists looking to stay mobile often have little option but to seek back-street traders offering cut-price, and potentially risky, alternatives. Lax regulation and often-toothless enforcement leaves buyers of part-worn tyres dicing with danger. While rules do exist around the condition and quality of part-worn tyres allowed to be sold, there is no requirement for businesses selling part-worns to invest in training or any sort of accreditation, meaning fitters may be ill-equipped to effectively monitor the condition of the tyres on offer. As a result, dangerous tyres are making it back onto the road, with faults such as delamination, cuts and bulges, and dangerous repairs common. The law says pre-sale inflation tests should be carried out at the tyre manufacturer's maximum allowable pressure, but are frequently only carried out – if they're done at all – at the car's nominated inflation pressure. Markings required by law to indicate that a part-worn tyre has been inspected are often missing. The evidence suggests that part-worn retailers either don't understand the requirements they're meant to operate under, or simply don't care. In spite of the problems the part-worn market faces, we're not in favour of an outright ban on sales. However, it's difficult to overlook the dangers of poor regulation. Estimates put the number of part-worns sold annually in the UK at between six and eight million, so if even a tiny fraction of those were dangerously faulty, it would amount to a significant risk on the roads. Consumer information charity TyreSafe tells us its investigations show worrying trends. One of its recent inspection activities showed that 94 per cent of part-worn tyres were being sold illegally, and over 60 per cent were deemed dangerous. 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