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Zawya
2 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
HIMSS partners with WHX Tech to advance digital health transformation in the Middle East
DUBAI, UAE/PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will deliver world-class content, professional development and roadmaps for digital health transformation to WHX Tech, a newly launched digital health, technology and innovation exhibition in Dubai, that offers a global platform for leaders, innovators, and disruptors to explore what's next in the industry. Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Health, Emirates Health Services and in partnership with HIMSS, the inaugural WHX Tech event brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators and investors from 8-10 Sept. at the Dubai World Trade Centre to tackle the biggest challenges and shape the future of healthcare. The partnership with Informa Markets and WHX provides a new platform for HIMSS to share critical insights, education and networking for healthcare providers, governments, startups and health services organisations worldwide. "The Middle East is rapidly becoming an epicenter for global digital health transformation and HIMSS proudly serves as a partner to provide opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and innovation that will enable the region to improve care delivery and patient outcomes," said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President and CEO. "We are excited to partner with WHX Tech, a groundbreaking healthcare digital event that aligns with the HIMSS mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology." HIMSS members can unlock exclusive discounts to join thousands of digital health professionals, hundreds of global innovators and leading expert speakers exploring AI breakthroughs, interoperability, cybersecurity, investment trends and workforce development. Thought leaders, including government leaders and health system executives, will deliver actionable insights on scaling digital health innovations. Meet the health experts who will shape the future of healthcare at WHX Tech: Dr. Myriam Fernández – Head of Health Innovation, EMEA, AWS Dr. Avi Mehra – Associate Partner, IBM Healthcare & Life Sciences Dr. Justus Wolff – EU Focus Group on AI Implementation Dr. Devi Shetty – Founder & Chairman, Narayana Health Dr. Mohammad Al Redha – Director, Health Informatics & Smart Health, DHA Mahesh Alpannan – Head of Digital Health, MOH Malaysia Araceli Camacho – Transformation Director, Hospital Clinic Barcelona WHX Tech attendees can also attend a bootcamp for Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®) and Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS®) certification exams, which support career moves and signal deep professional value to health organizations. The HIMSS Connect experience within the exhibition hall will showcase real-world digital health transformation success stories driven by the HIMSS Maturity Models that bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. The space will also feature the HIMSS TV recording booth, conducting interviews with thought leaders from across the healthcare industry. Join thousands of professionals this September in Dubai to launch the future of health and technology. Learn more about WHX Tech. About HIMSS Vision To realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere. Mission Reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Our members include more than 125,000 individuals, 480+ provider organizations, 470 nonprofit partners and 650 health services organizations. HIMSS Media Contact: Albe Zakes +1.267.221.4800
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Business Standard
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India-UK FTA offers 1,800 UK visas for chefs, yoga experts, musicians
Chefs, yoga experts, architects, musicians and other skilled professionals are now officially part of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on Thursday, July 25. The long-negotiated deal includes provisions that allow Indian professionals to work in the UK across 35 service sectors for up to two years. According to the Indian government, the agreement will open up opportunities for more than 1,800 Indian chefs, yoga instructors and classical musicians to work in Britain every year. Visa access for services professionals In a statement, the government said the services sector stands to benefit from broader market access across information technology, finance, law, education, and digital trade. The agreement also streamlines entry routes for Indian professionals, including those on short-term contracts or intra-company transfers. 'Indian professionals, including those deployed by companies to work in the UK across all services sectors, professionals deployed on contracts such as architects, engineers, chefs, yoga instructors, and musicians, will benefit from simplified visa procedures and liberalised entry categories, making it easier for talent to work in the UK,' the statement said. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the FTA improves mobility for Indian workers in key sectors by easing entry rules for contractual service providers, business visitors and independent professionals. 'This FTA will serve as a catalyst for inclusive growth, benefiting farmers, artisans, workers, MSMEs, start-ups, and innovators, while safeguarding India's core interests,' said Goyal. Recognition of qualifications and regulatory carve-outs Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), told Business Line India had agreed to recognise UK qualifications in select fields such as law and accounting. However, he added that legal services remain off-limits, and that mutual recognition frameworks are still missing in most regulated professions. 'The agreement ensures no caps on the number of UK service providers, and offers commercial presence rights (Mode 3) across multiple domains,' said Srivastava. 'But India has retained key regulatory carve-outs, especially in legal services, taxation, and national security.' UK offer limited on professional mobility Compared to India's commitments, the UK has been more reserved in its services offer. Srivastava pointed out that while Britain has offered commercial presence rights in fields like computer services, consultancy, and environmental services, its commitments on labour mobility are narrow. 'The UK has offered an annual quota of 1,800 visas for niche roles including yoga instructors and classical musicians, but it has not made binding commitments on broader visa categories, including business visitors or IT professionals,' he said. He also noted that the UK has not agreed to reinstate post-study work visas for Indian students, and that the FTA does not alter Britain's points-based immigration system. Indian professionals will still have to meet the existing requirements for education, salary, and job offers to qualify. India's global talent moment Srikanth Iyengar, CEO of upGrad Enterprise, told Business Standard the FTA signals a turning point in how Indian talent is seen abroad. 'This FTA marks a landmark shift in how Indian talent is perceived globally, from back-office support to front-line value creation. India has the strongest advantage – the people advantage. When channelled through structured mobility pathways like these, we are capable of reshaping global talent ecosystems,' Iyengar told Business Standard. But he added that mobility alone would not suffice in today's competitive environment. 'We must pair it with cultural fluency, compliance-ready skilling, and demand-aligned training. With the right interventions from industry and government, Indian professionals are ready to lead transformation across high-impact sectors. The world is more competitive than ever, and India's moment is now,' he said.
Forbes
23-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
5 Essential Strategies To Build Value With Your Story
Jenna Guarneri, Founder and CEO of JMG Public Relations, an award-winning PR firm for innovators and their mission-driven startup companies. Today's world is more media-saturated than it has ever been. With the myriad of products, services and information that the average consumer is presented with, brands find themselves competing not just for product quality but for the attention of the audience. The traditional paradigm, where brands focused their energy on product development and then built their marketing strategy as an afterthought, can now be considered a thing of the past. Today, it's not just the product that is the product. It's people's perception of the product that is the product. One major component that drives perception is public relations (PR). Contrary to popular belief, PR is not just about getting media coverage, issuing press releases or managing crises. Modern PR is much more proactive and creative. It is an engine for shaping the narrative around your brand. If your business is not putting PR strategy at the center of your product promotion efforts, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to highlight your true value in this media-saturated market. Here's why PR is your most valuable asset and why the smartest businesses are taking their narratives more seriously than ever. Why PR Is Now A Strategic Investment In the past, businesses invested more of their time and money into research and development (R&D). Product quality is the core of gaining a consumer's trust and loyalty. However, the truth that the most successful businesses have unlocked is that even the best product in the world can be ignored if not presented to the world in a strategic, attractive way. Beyond product quality, you need a loud, clear and consistent brand voice. It's PR that helps your company build that voice, attracting the attention of your target audience. With excellent PR, you establish social and emotional relevance, allowing you to position yourself front and center in important conversations within your industry. This directly leads to tangible results: networking with investors, attracting top talent and growing your customer base. 5 Ways To Build PR Like A Product Paying the same attention to PR as R&D will get you further ahead. More than organizing one-off events or interviews, PR should be seen as a long-term asset that develops as your brand grows. Here are five things you can do to improve your PR. 1. Think about PR from the get-go. Startups can get so caught up in product development that they put off their PR, and that is a missed opportunity. A PR strategy should not be activated during product launch or right after a public crisis. If your product development plans are carefully laid out from inception to execution, your communications strategy should be treated with the same amount of care. From the start, you should have clear answers to questions such as "What does your company stand for?" or "How do you want people to react when they hear about you?" Getting your message sorted from the start helps you ensure that your narrative is clear and consistent, so that future customers or investors are interested when they do a deep dive into your brand history. 2. Think of PR as ongoing narrative development. Your communications strategy should be proactive, not reactive. When you have a consistent message, brand values, mission and advocacy, you're able to participate in the cultural moment more effectively. If your industry faces a crisis, create articles or speeches with confidence that will allow you to participate as a thought leader in the discussion. Once you launch a new product, you're able to present the product as a point of growth, allowing both customers and investors to cultivate a deeper trust in you after seeing steady development. 3. Adopt a people-focused approach. Brands that appear to be "business as usual" all the time often fall short in creating meaningful connections with their audience. At the end of the day, people want to connect with people. It cannot be denied or ignored that emotional connections are at the core of human interaction, whether that be in the boardroom or on the sidewalk. That's why it's important for a brand to make leadership visible. Founders, executives and key team members should represent the brand personally. Everything from podcast interviews to written online content allows them to build those emotional connections. 4. Rely on data at all times. For a growing business, the effectiveness of a PR strategy can be measured through data research, surveys, social media metrics, website visits and more. In the same way that you pay close attention to product usage after your product is launched, you should also keep a close eye on how your message is being received by the public. From there, you're able to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. 5. Invest in a thorough, targeted communications strategy. Even though your brand narrative is not a tangible asset, it's an asset nonetheless, and it is arguably just as important as the product itself. If your brand narrative is what draws eyes to your business in the first place, then it is worth investing time, energy and resources in. Dedicate time for planning, work with the right PR experts, and gather the technology needed to make good PR happen. Most importantly, devote time to internal training, briefing key brand representatives and team members on your strategies. This will allow you to delegate brand stewardship from top-level executives to team members in all departments. Perception Drives Value While great products often speak for themselves, they need to be given the opportunity to take the stage. It's your brand narrative that creates those opportunities. In a market that overwhelms people with information, brands that stand out are those that are smart, prepared, intentional and human-centered with their approach to communications. They understand that PR truly is the new product. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
UK launches ten-year ‘DRIVE35' R&D funding support
UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion UK government commitment over the next decade that aims to 'support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.' The programme – called DRIVE35 – comprises new and improved funding competitions that will support UK businesses. The programme will fund a wide spectrum of projects which help the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing - targeting established high-volume manufacturing and multi-billion-pound gigafactories, all the way to start-ups, prototypes and 'cutting-edge automotive innovation'. The programme will commit £2 billion in funding to 2030 alongside an additional £500m for research and development to 2035, signalling a ten-year commitment to UK automotive innovation. The UK government says the funding will provide certainty to the sector, give innovators the confidence to invest in the UK and will support the latest in research and development, unlocking capital investment in zero emission vehicles, batteries and their supply chains. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'We're helping British carmakers get to the front of the pack by working hand in hand with investors to build a globally competitive electric vehicle supply chain in the UK as we deliver our Plan for Change. 'We're taking action to back the industry for the future with the biggest set of announcements for the sector in the last decade. This includes securing a landmark trade deal with the US to bring down tariffs for British car manufacturers, measures in our modern Industrial Strategy to lower electricity prices and updating the ZEV mandate, supporting UK manufacturers to safeguard jobs, and secure the future of the sector.' DRIVE35 will build on previous successes with the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) and the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) R&D competitions, which between them leveraged over £6 billion of investment from the private sector. Chris Knight, VP, Automotive at NTT DATA UK&I says decade-long funding is exactly what's needed to unlock EV innovation in an industry defined by long product cycles. But he warns that the UK must also lead on supply chain resilience - from energy security, to actively reshoring critical manufacturing. Knight said: 'The real test of DRIVE35 will be whether it can make the UK an attractive place to invest amid a currently turbulent geopolitical environment and deliver true supply chain security. That means strengthening every layer of the supply chain, from R&D partnerships to energy reliability, as well as improved digital infrastructure to give manufacturers foresight into their supply chain.' "UK launches ten-year 'DRIVE35' R&D funding support" was originally created and published by Just Auto, 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. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Melden Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen. Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten Fehler beim Abrufen der Daten
Barnama
14-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia To Host Medtec Sea 2025, ASEAN's Premier Medical Tech Conference
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host Medtec Southeast Asia 2025, the region's leading medical technology conference and exhibition, from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The event, organised in conjunction with International Healthcare Week 2025 (IHW), is expected to bring together medical device regulators, manufacturers, innovators, and investors from across ASEAN to chart the region's future in the medical technology industry. Informa Markets regional portfolio director for Asean, Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat, who plays an influential role in shaping major trade exhibitions in Southeast Asia, said participants at IHW 2025 will have the unique advantage of exploring multiple healthcare sectors and attending 125 conference sessions tailored to diverse healthcare domains -- all under one roof. 'This integrated format eliminates the need to travel between separate events, allowing attendees to maximise their time and resources while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the latest market trends, innovative technologies and cutting-edge solutions,' she said in a statement to Bernama. Medtec Southeast Asia 2025 aims to position ASEAN as a major player in the global medical technology landscape by promoting cross-border collaboration, regulatory harmonisation and innovation. Meanwhile, MdDev Sdn Bhd, the conference partner, said this year's event is not just about networking but about advancing ASEAN's capabilities in medical technology to meet both regional and international healthcare demands. With the theme 'Driving Innovation & Manufacturing Excellence in the MedTech Ecosystem,' the event will focus on emerging areas such as medical device research and development, halal medical device certification, digital health solutions, and strategies for expanding market access across ASEAN and beyond. Participants will gain insights into transformative healthcare technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) integration, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications in medical devices, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). More than 40 sessions will be held over the three-day event, covering topics such as regulatory compliance, Industry 4.0 applications in medical device manufacturing, and strategies for market entry into ASEAN, the United States, Europe and other key regions.
