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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Khebrat program teachers, innovation leaders honoured
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater honoured the second cohort of teachers from the 'Khebrat' programme on Sunday. The minister honoured 14 male and female teachers who graduated from the programme after their return from a six-week educational trip to Finland, during which they learned about the details of the educational process, attended numerous classes, and met with several education experts. The honouring ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) HE Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar HE Pekka Voutilainen, ministry officials, school principals, and academics. For his part, Al Nuaimi honoured the partners, including CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson. He also honorued six innovation leaders, members of the first cohort of the programme, who received numerous training courses at the MoEHE's Training and Development Center. A number of them were qualified to become trainers for innovation projects and project teachers, providing innovative solutions for educational and pedagogical projects and programmes. The ceremony began with a speech by teacher Salman Yousef, a member of the second cohort of the Khebrat Programme, who, on behalf of his colleagues in the programme, expressed the depth of the experience and its impact on them as teachers. A discussion panel was also held with the participation of CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson, the implementing company for the Khebrat programme; teacher Tariq Al Kashadi, technical coordinator at Qatar Technical School; Moza Al Mannai, English language guidance expert at the Educational Guidance Department; and teacher Dana Al Bakri from Abu Hanifa Model School for Boys. The Minister of Education and Higher Education also inaugurated the accompanying exhibition, which featured numerous educational programmes aimed at instilling educational concepts and values, simplifying teaching methods for students, and presenting new innovative projects that reflect the benefits of the training programmes teachers received during the 'Khebrat' programme. The projects implemented in schools by teachers and under the supervision of educational supervisors were presented to school principals and academic deputies last Tuesday. The educational supervisors presented their projects to ministry leaders last Thursday, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the MoEHE and the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. They were honoured on Sunday. The expansion of the impact transfer programme is ongoing and will include additional schools through the training of the second cohort of innovation leaders. This programme comes within the framework of cooperation between Qatar and Finland.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Education minister honours 2nd cohort of Khebrat program teachers, innovation leaders
DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has honoured the second cohort of teachers from the 'Khebrat' program. Al Khater honoured 14 male and female teachers who graduated from the program after their return from a six-week educational trip to Finland, during which they learned about the details of the educational process, attended numerous classes, and met with numerous education experts. The honouring ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) HE Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the State of Qatar HE Pekka Voutilainen, along with a number of ministry officials, school principals, and academics. For his part, Al Nuaimi honoured the partners, including CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson. He also honoured six innovation leaders, members of the first cohort of the program, who received numerous training courses at the MoEHE's Training and Development Center. A number of them were qualified to become trainers for innovation projects and project teachers, providing innovative solutions for educational and pedagogical projects and programs. The ceremony began with a speech by teacher Salman Yousef, a member of the second cohort of the Khebrat Program, who, on behalf of his colleagues in the program, expressed the depth of the experience and its impact on them as teachers. A discussion panel was also held with the participation of CEO of Omnia Murphy Johnson, the implementing company for the Khebrat program, teacher Tariq Al Kashadi, technical coordinator at Qatar Technical School; Moza Al Mannai, English language guidance expert at the Educational Guidance Department; and teacher Dana Al Bakri from Abu Hanifa Model School for Boys. The Minister of Education and Higher Education also inaugurated the accompanying exhibition, which featured numerous educational programs aimed at instilling educational concepts and values, simplifying teaching methods for students, and presenting new innovative projects that reflect the benefits of the training programs teachers received during the 'Khebrat' program. The projects implemented in schools by teachers and under the supervision of educational supervisors were presented to school principals and academic deputies last Tuesday. The educational supervisors presented their projects to ministry leaders last Thursday, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the MoEHE and the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. They were honored on Sunday. The expansion of the impact transfer program is ongoing and will include additional schools through the training of the second cohort of innovation leaders. This program comes within the framework of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Finland.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Media Prima posts results that reflect adverse market conditions, ongoing industry evolution
KUALA LUMPUR: Media Prima Bhd, the country's largest integrated media group, posted RM211.6 million revenue and RM1.0 milion net profit in the third quarter ended March 31 2025 (Q3 FY25). The results were supported by an 11 per cent year-over-year growth in non-advertising revenue, which enabled the group to balance the impact of adverse market conditions on advertising revenue. Culmulatively, Media Prima's revenue in the first nine months stood at RM634.5 million, with a net profit of RM6.9 million. The performance was achieved amid challenging market conditions and ongoing industry evolution throughout the period, the company said. The results also reflect the group's efforts in managing its diverse portfolio which include broadcasting, publishing, digital media, out-of-home, home shopping and Omnia, an integrated media solutions and creative services provider. Media platforms that recorded encouraging performance include home shopping and audio under the broadcasting segment. Group chairman Datuk Seri Dr Syed Hussian Aljunid said the results reflect the ongoing dynamic nature of the media industry and broader economic conditions. He said the group remains steadfast in executing its three-year strategic roadmap, which emphasises enhancing content quality, premiumising inventory and diligently identifying new revenue opportunities. "These initiatives are crucial for building resilience and establishing a solid foundation for sustainable growth. "Our commitment to improving operational effectiveness across all segments is unwavering as we navigate current market challenges," he said. Group managing director Rafiq Razali said Media Prima is navigating a complex market which includes significant shifts in advertising and consumer behaviour. He said the home shopping segment's quarterly performance is encouraging. "While certain segments faced headwinds, particularly in advertising revenue, our focus remains on prudent cost management and the strategic execution of our business plan. "We are continuously working to enhance our operational effectiveness while relying on data insights to understand audience preference and market trends to deliver value," he said. Rafiq added that Media Prima will maintain a prudent perspective for the rest of the financial year, anticipating continued pressure on advertising expenditure due to economic uncertainties and the evolving media landscape.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Brazil's Patria launches data center platform with initial investment of $1 billion
By Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO: Brazilian investment firm Patria Investimentos on Friday announced the launch of Omnia, a hyperscale data center platform that will invest about $1 billion in its first project in the next 18 to 24 months, as cloud computing and artificial intelligence adoption accelerates in Latin America. The region, particularly Brazil , is emerging as a hub for data center investors, drawn by its abundance of renewable energy and relatively unconstrained growth prospects, standing in contrast to the more saturated markets in the U.S. and Europe. According to Felipe Pinto, Patria 's partner responsible for infrastructure investments in the region, global demand for data centers is expected to more than double by 2030, with capacity in Latin America potentially more than tripling in the next few years, requiring up to $50 billion in new funding. Patria's investment in Omnia will be channeled through one of its infrastructure funds and will focus mainly on artificial intelligence, with the firm seeking to meet the needs of major global technology players. According to Rodrigo Abreu, Patria's operating partner of digital infrastructure and Omnia's CEO, the "focus is on developing large-scale projects that cater to the world's top technology firms - a group of 10 to 15 global companies." Patria had previously created Odata, a data center firm that was acquired by U.S.-based Aligned Data Centers in 2023. Omnia will focus on Brazil, Mexico and Chile, utilizing exclusively renewable energy sources. The first campus is slated for construction in Brazil, with work expected to start in the second half of the year. The exact location of the project, however, has not been disclosed yet. According to Abreu, Brazil offers good locations in metropolitan areas and, along with the rest of Latin America, boasts a relatively favorable regulatory environment and geopolitical neutrality, making it an attractive spot for such investments.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil's Patria launches data center platform with initial investment of $1 billion
By Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian investment firm Patria Investimentos on Friday announced the launch of Omnia, a hyperscale data center platform that will invest about $1 billion in its first project in the next 18 to 24 months, as cloud computing and artificial intelligence adoption accelerates in Latin America. The region, particularly Brazil, is emerging as a hub for data center investors, drawn by its abundance of renewable energy and relatively unconstrained growth prospects, standing in contrast to the more saturated markets in the U.S. and Europe. According to Felipe Pinto, Patria's partner responsible for infrastructure investments in the region, global demand for data centers is expected to more than double by 2030, with capacity in Latin America potentially more than tripling in the next few years, requiring up to $50 billion in new funding. Patria's investment in Omnia will be channeled through one of its infrastructure funds and will focus mainly on artificial intelligence, with the firm seeking to meet the needs of major global technology players. According to Rodrigo Abreu, Patria's operating partner of digital infrastructure and Omnia's CEO, the "focus is on developing large-scale projects that cater to the world's top technology firms - a group of 10 to 15 global companies." Patria had previously created Odata, a data center firm that was acquired by U.S.-based Aligned Data Centers in 2023. Omnia will focus on Brazil, Mexico and Chile, utilizing exclusively renewable energy sources. The first campus is slated for construction in Brazil, with work expected to start in the second half of the year. The exact location of the project, however, has not been disclosed yet. According to Abreu, Brazil offers good locations in metropolitan areas and, along with the rest of Latin America, boasts a relatively favorable regulatory environment and geopolitical neutrality, making it an attractive spot for such investments. Sign in to access your portfolio
