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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Appleby offers note of caution ahead of Ruling Court's Derby bid
Perhaps unsurprisingly given one is run over a straight mile and the second takes place over a turning mile and a half, few horses have landed the first two Classics of the British season, with only three managing to do so since the great Nijinsky completed the Triple Crown 45 years ago. Nashwan claimed Guineas and Derby glory in 1989, but it took a horse as brilliant as Sea The Stars two decades later to repeat the feat before Camelot did the same in 2012, after which he came up narrowly short in his Triple Crown quest in the St Leger. Charlie Appleby talks to the press after the 2000 Guineas (Joe Giddens/PA) Appleby, who has trained two previous Derby winners in Masar (2018) and Adayar (2021), is hoping Ruling Court can etch his name into the history books, but said at Epsom on Friday: 'We're just on weather watch. There's not as much rain around – we were forecast showers this afternoon and it's been a lovely, drying day. 'We know what this track can do in these conditions, the horse is in great form and I'm looking forward to him running, (but) I will just highlight that if all of a sudden we get a deluge (of rain) and the ground becomes very testing, then conversations will have to be had during the build-up to the race over whether we participate or not. 'So there is a warning out there, but I think we'll be OK. It looks as though the weather has broken up a bit and the forecast tonight doesn't look as though it's going to be quite as severe as it was first forecast to be.' Masar and William Buick winning the Derby (Adam Davy/PA) Like Masar, Ruling Court will be ridden by William Buick, who said: 'He's not too dissimilar from Masar. They have completely different pedigrees, but Masar was a good third in the Guineas and again went to Epsom having not run beyond a mile. They are not similar horses but have not too dissimilar profiles. 'Masar winning the Derby was the highlight of my career. I'd ridden in it enough before and been placed before and I thought I'd know how it would feel to win it, but it was an amazing day.' On whether his mount could be a Triple Crown contender, he added: 'I got asked about it before the Guineas and there were still three races to go! 'Ruling Court is heading into the most important race now. I'll answer the question after Saturday as I don't think I can answer it in a sensible way right now.' Delacroix has done everything right so far this year (Damien Eagers/PA) The biggest threat to Ruling Court appears to be Aidan O'Brien, who has saddled a record 10 Derby winners, including the last two and eight in the last 13 years. His chief hope this weekend appears to be Delacroix, who has impressed in winning the Ballysax Stakes and the Derby Trial at Leopardstown this spring and is the chosen mount of Ryan Moore. 'Everything has gone well with him, he's won his two trials and we always thought of him last year as a potential Derby horse,' said O'Brien. 'We've been very happy with both of his runs. We found out that he gets a strongly-run mile and a quarter and there's every chance that he will get a mile and a half. 'He has form on all types of ground and he's a big, powerful horse. We feel he has gone the right way every week really.' The Lion In Winter has it to prove in the Derby (Niall Carson/PA) At the start of the year Delacroix's stablemate The Lion In Winter was at the head of ante-post lists for the Derby, but an interrupted spring campaign and defeat in the Dante at York have dented his reputation. 'He'd only the two runs as a two-year-old, winning his maiden at the Curragh and then winning the Acomb at York. The Acomb is over seven furlongs on a quick track and you're never sure, but we always thought that there was a strong possibility that he could (be a Derby horse),' O'Brien added. 'He's a good traveller, that's what he did in the Acomb and the Dante. I think Ryan was very happy with the way he travelled in the Dante, he travelled down the straight well and as he was getting ready to have a go he just got a little bit chopped and with a horse needing the run as badly as he did, that would be a big disadvantage to him. 'Everything has gone well since York and we couldn't have asked any more from him really.' The Ballydoyle handler's trio is completed by Chester Vase winner Lambourn, of whom he said: 'He had a lovely run first time and then he ran a lovely race in Chester. There's no doubt he looks like a horse that will stay further, he's straightforward and obviously he got the trip in Chester well. 'You couldn't be happier with him at Chester as we knew it would be plenty sharp enough for him, but he still coped with it and we're looking forward to seeing him run again.'
Sharjah 24
6 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
‘Masar' launches prog to prepare uni graduates for employment
Capability Development, attracted over 200 participants. Out of these, 20 individuals were chosen to take part in a six-month training program that offers various learning paths in different sectors, allowing them to gain hands-on experience and valuable workplace skills. During the launch event, several agreements were signed with government and private organizations to provide training for graduates after they complete the "Masar" program. This also includes helping participants connect with industry experts and entrepreneurs. Sheikha Jawaher emphasized that this initiative aligns with Sharjah's commitment to developing young local talent and enhancing their readiness for the workforce. She also mentioned that the Foundation plans to work with its partners to broaden the initiative's reach and offer more opportunities for students in the future.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah: New initiative to make students job-ready as they graduate
The Sharjah Capacity Development Foundation announced the launch of the 'Masar' initiative during a press conference held today, which empowers Emirati youth to enter the job market, specifically the private sector, with confidence through specialized training programs targeting fresh graduates and university students. The event also saw participation from sister institutions including Sharjah Children, Sharjah Youth, and Sajaya Young Women of Sharjah, alongside specialized centers affiliated with the Quarter Century Foundation. Strategic partnerships signed Strategic agreements were signed at the conference with leading institutions including Al Batha Holding Group, National Sukuk Group, H3C Company, Sharjah National Oil Corporation, and the College of Business Administration at the American University of Sharjah. These partnerships aim to provide quality training opportunities that enable young people to gain real-world experience in diverse professional work environments. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi said, "The 'Masar' initiative represents an exemplary model in preparing youth for the next stage of their professional lives, combining quality training, guidance, and skills building." Sheikha Jawahir bint Abdullah Al Qasimi stated, "The 'Masar' initiative is one of the fruits of our integrated vision in creating future leaders, providing youth with practical opportunities that enhance their readiness for the job market." Khalid Ibrahim Al Nakhi, Director of Sharjah Capacity Development Foundation, explained, "Through the 'Masar' initiative, we work to create an integrated environment that contributes to honing skills and building professional character among the rising generation." Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, CEO of National Sukuk Group, said, "We will work to support young people in acquiring knowledge and skills that enhance their readiness to enter the job market, especially in the private sector." The conference included a dialogue session titled 'From Ambition to Empowerment,' bringing together experts and academics to discuss the importance of practical training and professional guidance in preparing youth for the job market. Sharjah Capacity Development Foundation The Sharjah Capacity Development Foundation, affiliated with the Quarter Century Foundation for Leaders and Innovators, aims to empower and prepare youth for the future through quality programmes that focus on building leadership skills and developing professional capabilities, in line with Sharjah's vision of preparing an innovative and influential generation.
Fintech News ME
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
BENEFIT Launches Fourth Edition of Masar Fintech Internship Programme
BENEFIT, a company in Bahrain's fintech and electronic financial transactions sector, has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its annual fintech internship programme, Masar. The initiative is aimed at providing Bahraini youth with practical experience and skills development opportunities in the fintech field. This year's edition of Masar will support 40 selected participants, offering them the chance to gain industry exposure, enhance their problem-solving capabilities, and engage with ongoing developments in Bahrain's digital economy. Open to Bahraini university students and members of the BENEFIT team, the programme is intended to foster inclusive talent development. It combines advanced training in emerging financial technologies with hands-on workshops, allowing participants to work on real-world projects under the supervision of experienced professionals. Salah Al Awadhi, Chief Human Resources Officer at BENEFIT, stated: 'This initiative underscores our ongoing efforts to support national talent by equipping young Bahrainis with the skills needed to navigate the fintech sector. We recognise the importance of investing in human capital to ensure long-term development.' He added that the programme is structured to develop a generation of skilled individuals prepared to meet the shifting demands of the fintech industry. Through its emphasis on experiential learning and applied knowledge, Masar aims to prepare participants to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain's Vision 2030 and its broader ambitions for a knowledge-based economy.
Biz Bahrain
03-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
BENEFIT launches fourth edition of FinTech Internship Program ‘MASAR'
BENEFIT, the Kingdom's innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has officially announced the launch of the fourth edition of its annual FinTech Internship Program 'Masar'. This strategic program is designed to cultivate the potential of Bahraini youth by equipping them with hands-on experience, and skills development in the FinTech sector. Aimed at empowering 40 aspiring Bahraini trainees, Masar serves as a gateway into the FinTech ecosystem, offering participants the opportunity to gain real-world exposure, sharpen their innovative thinking, and actively contribute to advancing the Kingdom's digital economy. The fourth edition of Masar is open to all talented Bahraini university students, as well as members of the BENEFIT family, reflecting the program's commitment to inclusive national talent development. Aligned with the highest industry standards, it offers advanced training in emerging financial technologies alongside hands-on workshops, enabling participants to work on real-world projects under the guidance of experienced professionals at BENEFIT. Mr. Salah Al Awadhi, Chief Human Resources Officer, commented, 'We are pleased to launch the fourth edition of the Masar program, building on the strong foundation and success of its previous cycles. This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing national talent and equipping Bahraini youth with the specialised skills required to thrive in the FinTech sector—an increasingly vital pillar of the digital economy. We firmly believe that investing in human capital is fundamental to sustainable progress, and we are confident in the ability of Bahraini youth to play a leading role in shaping the Kingdom's digital future.' Mr. Al Awadhi affirmed that the latest edition of Masar is designed to advance the development of a highly skilled, innovation-driven generation equipped to meet the evolving needs of the FinTech sector. By emphasising experiential learning and critical problem-solving, the program empowers participants to apply their academic knowledge in practical settings. It serves as a vital platform for preparing future FinTech leaders who will contribute to Bahrain's Vision 2030 and the broader goal of fostering a resilient, knowledge-based economy.
