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Zawya
6 days ago
- General
- Zawya
MoHESR establishes Youth Council to increase young generation's contribution to advancing higher education sector
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: In line with the UAE leadership's directive to empower Emirati youth, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has formed its Youth Council to boost the involvement of the young generation in enhancing institutional work and government performance. The move aligns with Federal Youth Authority's Guide for Youth Empowerment in Federal Government Entities, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to adopting national best practices in youth empowerment. The Youth Council aims to support the development of qualified national leaders in the higher education and scientific research sector. The newly established body will provide a platform for young employees to express their views, share innovative ideas, and hone their leadership skills. It will also launch initiatives proposed by young people at the Ministry, strengthening their contributions to improving the work environment. The Youth Council comprises 14 members from various departments within the Ministry. It is chaired by Rashid Karam Jalal Al Kaabi, Head of the Attachés and Support for Scholarship Students Department, with Mona Hassan Ali Al Shehhi serving as Vice President. Members include Fatima Ahmed Obaid Al Hammadi, Saleh Saif Mohammed Al Ameer, Maryam Fouad Ahmed Al Hammadi, Jawaher Obaid Sultan Al Janahi, Fatima Salem Saif Al Ghafli, Mohamed Khalifa Mohamed Saeed Al Qubaisi, Israa Abdul Karim Abdullah Al Ansari, Aisha Nasser Saeed Al Mazrouei, Hilal Hamdan Saif Al Busaidi, Sarah Mohammed Saeed Al Mansouri, Naema Salem Saeed Al Marzouqi, and Lulwa Ali Mohammed Al Tamimi. This initiative reflects MoHESR's commitment to promoting direct engagement with all segments of society, particularly youth. By involving young people in policymaking and initiative development, the Ministry is cultivating national talent capable of driving creativity, spearheading innovation, and contributing to sustainable development.
Associated Press
26-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dr. Eve Kedar Unveils Transformative Community-Building Frameworks Through EKConsulting
Dr. Eve Kedar of EKConsulting offers proven methodologies in strategic community building, sales enablement, and inclusive leadership to deliver measurable organizational transformation. United States, May 26, 2025 -- Building Communities that Drive Business Transformation In today's fast-paced, increasingly digital world, organizations face the challenge of fostering real human connection within their communities. Dr. Eve Kedar, an authority in sales enablement and community development, addresses this challenge through EKConsulting. By blending evidence-based strategies with an authentic, human-centered approach, Dr. Kedar helps companies build vibrant, engaged communities that foster sustainable growth. Through EKConsulting, Dr. Kedar offers strategic consulting services in community architecture, sales enablement, leadership development, and community-driven growth. With over 15 years of experience and a robust track record of success with leading organizations like Apple, Seagate, and Gainsight, Dr. Kedar provides a unique blend of strategy and practical implementation that ensures measurable outcomes for her clients. Driving Results with Strategic Community Building Dr. Kedar's expertise lies in developing strategic frameworks for building high-engagement communities. Her approach doesn't just focus on gathering people; it focuses on creating spaces where members can truly connect, grow, and support each other. The result is communities that are not only thriving but driving long-term business value. One of her hallmark methodologies, SEID, focuses on sales enablement that encourages active participation and ownership, fostering a sense of belonging and deep engagement among members. By focusing on the lifecycle of the community, from foundation to scaling, Dr. Kedar ensures that her frameworks create sustainable engagement and are designed to grow with the organization. Sales Enablement Excellence Dr. Kedar's consulting goes beyond traditional sales enablement. She has developed scalable training programs and certification pathways that measurably improve performance metrics. Her renowned work with Seagate's Systems Selling Academy serves as a prime example, where the program achieved an industry-leading 80% completion rate and contributed to a 20% increase in sales growth. These results were driven by her focus on structured engagement, cross-functional alignment, and robust communication systems that ensure teams are not only trained but equipped to succeed. Dr. Kedar's proprietary frameworks, SCALE and SEID, integrate strategy with action, providing businesses with practical, results-driven approaches that enhance team capability while fostering inclusive growth. Recognized as Best Sales Enablement Consultant in the United States of 2025 In recognition of her significant contributions and measurable impact in the field of sales enablement, Dr. Eve Kedar was awarded Best Sales Enablement Consultant in the United States of 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights her innovation, leadership, and proven results in driving business transformation through community building and sales excellence. Her groundbreaking work with global tech leaders and agile startups, combined with her forward-thinking integration of generative AI into sales and community frameworks, positioned her at the forefront of her profession. The award underscores Dr. Kedar's commitment to creating scalable, human-centered strategies that deliver sustained growth and engagement. A Leadership Philosophy that Empowers Others One of the defining aspects of Dr. Kedar's methodology is her commitment to inclusive leadership. She believes that the most successful organizations are those that decentralize authority and empower individuals at all levels. By fostering an environment of distributed leadership, organizations can scale effectively while maintaining a cohesive culture. Dr. Kedar's leadership principles are grounded in her academic background, having earned a doctorate in Education and Leadership for Change from Fielding Graduate University. She draws from this academic foundation, along with her real-world experience, to create resilient organizational structures that support long-term success. Pioneering the Integration of Generative AI in Community Building As one of the first experts to integrate generative AI tools into community-building processes, Dr. Kedar stays at the forefront of technological innovation. By using AI-powered engagement systems, she helps organizations scale authentically while maintaining genuine human connection. This forward-looking approach enables companies to stay competitive while preserving the core human elements of community-building. Dr. Kedar's efforts have not gone unnoticed; her recognition as a Top 100 Customer Success Influencer by MindTouch further validates her innovative approach to sales enablement and community-building. Authoring Best-Selling Books on Sales and Community Building In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Kedar is the author of two highly regarded books: Build a Kicka$$ Sales Team: Practical Sales Tactics and Build a Kicka$$ Online Community: Practical Engagement Tactics. Both offer actionable insights for leaders looking to strengthen their teams and communities, blending Dr. Kedar's industry expertise with her passion for community-driven success. These books have become valuable resources for business leaders and sales professionals seeking practical, real-world solutions. About EKConsulting EKConsulting, founded by Dr. Eve Kedar, specializes in helping organizations build vibrant, sustainable communities, optimize sales enablement programs, and foster inclusive leadership practices. Through her unique methodologies, Dr. Kedar has worked with organizations across industries, including global tech leaders and agile startups, helping them achieve tangible business results and sustainable growth. 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Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Times of Oman
NCD celebrates conclusion of 9th parallel programme on enhancing local content
Muscat: The National Defence College (NDC) today completed the 9th edition of the parallel programme on mechanisms to consolidate local content titled 'Mechanisms for Enhancing Local Content'. The closing ceremony took place at the Academy of Strategic and Defence Studies under the auspices of Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the NDC. The programme was attended by senior officers of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services and CEOs from private sector establishments. The closing session included lectures and discussion panels on various aspects of local content management, in addition to recommendations and visions related to the programme's themes. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Al Shidi handed over certificates of felicitation to outstanding participants who contributed to the programme's objectives. The parallel programme sought to develop the leadership skills and capabilities of leaders in government departments, senior SAF officers and other military and security services. The programme covered the following: The importance of local content to the national economy; Legislative framework for promoting local content in the Sultanate of Oman; Analysis of regulatory and procedural obstacles that impede the implementation of local content localization policies; The best legal practices in promoting local content; Benefiting from international experiences in devising an effective local content policy; The role of major companies in promoting local content; The role of strategic partnerships in promoting local content; Opportunities for localizing local content in military and security sectors; Localizing technology to promote local content; Challenges posed to the localization of technology related to the promotion of local content; and GCC states' experience in using technology to promote local content. The closing ceremony of the 9th edition of the parallel programme was attended by senior officers of the SAF and other military and security services and the NCD staff.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Poling Group Celebrates Over 25 Years of Excellence and Enduring Commitment to Leadership Impact
05/21/2025, Asheville, North Carolina // PRODIGY: Feature Story // The Poling Group, Inc., celebrates a significant milestone, serving the business community for over 25 years. Led by President Terry L. Poling with over three decades of consulting experience, including more than 20 years dedicated to executive coaching, the company shows no signs of slowing down. It continues to serve as a trusted advisor to companies across sectors. The Poling Group, Inc. The North Carolina-based firm was built on the belief that leadership is a responsibility to influence systems, people, and outcomes with clarity and purpose. Since Poling's background includes decades of experience in corporate strategy, leadership development, and international consulting, the firm's vision has always remained focused on enabling clients to lead with greater awareness, intentionality, and impact. The Poling Group has become known for blending executive coaching, strategic advisory, and organizational transformation work. Clients turn to the firm during periods of transition, expansion, or cultural change, when leadership alignment and clarity are most critical. Its tailored approach helps organizations shift from reactive management to proactive, purpose-driven leadership. The 'Integral Leadership' model is integral to the company's methodology. It involves developing the whole leader and not only their skill set or performance metrics. The firm partners with executives and leadership teams to create new definitions of success, strengthen organizational capacity, and generate meaningful, sustained change across sectors. This work is supported by the firm's proprietary 5 C's model. The first three C's represent the foundational 'what' of change leadership. Context refers to the vision and rationale for change. Conditions pertain to the environment and resources necessary for success, and Capacities revolve around the skills, knowledge, and experiences required. Meanwhile, the final two, Consciously and Collectively, represent the 'how.' Changes must be implemented with mindfulness and intention, and they must engage stakeholders at every level. Poling aims to extend The Poling Group's impact with his long-anticipated personal development book, a product of years of thought leadership, field experience, and journaled insights. It will expand on the 5 C's Model, and potentially introduce new frameworks that reflect his evolving philosophy and the lessons drawn from his global coaching practice, all of which are embedded within the company's operations. The Poling Group's impact stems from a profound understanding of how leadership shapes organizational ecosystems. It stands as a partner and catalyst for meaningful, measurable change, whether through advising an executive team on strategic alignment, coaching a new CEO through a high-stakes transition, or supporting a cultural reset following a merger or acquisition. Poling brought a global perspective and cross-industry expertise to the launch of The Poling Group in 2007. Since then, the company has grown, drawing on its founder's earlier experience in Fortune 100 environments and complex systems consulting. After closing his earlier firm in 2022, Poling dedicated himself fully to The Poling Group's mission, returning to more hands-on executive engagements that remain at the core of the business today. Poling's motivation behind this venture stems from his desire to catalyze change that ripples outward. He was influenced by the saying 'Be the change you wish to see in the world,' associated with Mahatma Gandhi. 'Leadership isn't a mere function of business,' says Poling. 'It's a conduit for societal betterment. I built my coaching style around conscious leadership because I believe that by helping leaders grow in awareness and intentionality, they are empowered to positively influence hundreds, even thousands of people within their organizations and communities.' Terry L. Poling As The Poling Group celebrates over 25 years in elevating leadership, Poling remains dedicated to his mission. In fact, Poling states that, 'My aim is to continue helping leaders achieve greater wisdom, effectiveness, integrity and fulfillment for themselves, their organizations, and the world-at-large.' Media Contact Name: Terry L. Poling Email: [email protected] Source published by Submit Press Release >> The Poling Group Celebrates Over 25 Years of Excellence and Enduring Commitment to Leadership Impact
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Chamber unlocks global opportunities for developing national competencies, signs partnership agreements in Spain to enhance academic and training programs
Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), successfully concluded its official visit to the Kingdom of Spain. The tour aimed to strengthen academic and training partnerships and broaden avenues of cooperation in empowering national talent and enhancing leadership and management competencies. The initiative also focused on promoting expertise and knowledge exchange with distinguished Spain-based academic and research institutions. The Chamber's delegation was led by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for the Support Services Sector at SCCI, and comprised Amal Abdullah Al Ali, Director of STDCl, as well as senior officials and representatives from both entities. The visit culminated in the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the University of Navarra, one of Europe's leading institutions in management, communication, and academic research. The agreement aims to develop joint academic and training programs, facilitate expert and academic exchange visits, and support the international accreditation of STDCl's offerings, thereby elevating program quality and aligning with global trends in leadership development. The partnership agreement was formally signed by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi and Jaime García del Barrio, General Director of the Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) at the University of Navarra, during an official signing ceremony held at the university's headquarters in Madrid. The signing was attended by Amal Abdullah Al Ali; Khaled Maqlad, President of Future Academy and STDCl's Academic Advisor; and H.E Ibrahim Ali Al Nuaimi, Head of Political Affairs, Media, and Public Diplomacy at the UAE Embassy in Spain. Also present were Elena Belzunce, Director of Development at ICS; and Ramzi Jazmati, Director of Development for the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Navarra. The Sharjah Chamber delegation also signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Salamanca, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. The partnership aims to enhance joint academic and training programs, facilitate the exchange of expertise and scholarly visits, and strengthen the international accreditation of STDCl's programs, in line with the Centre's vision to become a global hub for leadership development and institutional innovation. In her remarks, Maryam Saif Al Shamsi said that the Sharjah Chamber's visit to Spain comes as part of its ongoing and dedicated efforts to enhance the global accreditation of the Sharjah Training and Development Centre and elevate the international quality benchmarks of its academic and training programs. She highlighted the cooperation agreement with the University of Navarra as a strategic milestone that supports STDCl's initiatives and reflects the Sharjah Chamber's strong commitment to empowering national talent with global competencies and world-class expertise to lead future development agendas. For her part, Amal Abdullah Al Ali stated that the partnership agreement signed by Sharjah Training and Development Centre with the University of Navarra aligns with the Centre's mission and ambitious vision to train and develop human capital across public and private sector institutions in the UAE. She emphasized STDCl's commitment to delivering world-class training programs and courses that cover the latest skills in advanced management, effective communication, and impactful leadership. As part of its visit program, the Sharjah Training and Development Centre organized a training workshop titled "Design Thinking', held within SCCI's Strategic Business Leadership program at the University of Granada. The workshop was part of a series of field training initiatives regularly implemented by the Centre to strengthen executive leadership and enhance institutional transformation capabilities through cutting-edge leadership methodologies. The session explored design thinking principles and tools as a user-centered framework and effective methodology for addressing complex business challenges, fostering empathetic thinking, generating innovative ideas, and iterative problem-solving. It featured strong participation from senior executives, who demonstrated high engagement through applied exercises and hands-on activities that reflected real operational scenarios. The visit also included a high-level meeting with H.E Ibrahim Ali Al Nuaimi, Head of Political Affairs, Media, and Public Diplomacy at the UAE Embassy in Spain. The meeting highlighted STDCl's strategic efforts to secure international accreditation for its training and academic programs, underscored by recently concluded agreements with four distinguished Spanish institutions. These partnerships are designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise and support the delivery of internationally accredited programs, reinforcing the Centre's position as a key hub for leadership development, organizational innovation, and institutional excellence in the UAE. During the meeting, Al Nuaimi praised the efforts of the Sharjah Chamber and the Sharjah Training and Development Center in building impactful international partnerships the reflect the UAE's ambitious vision in leadership education, training, and cross-border knowledge exchange. Furthermore, the Sharjah Chamber delegation conducted a field visit to the main campus of the University of Granada, one of the oldest universities in Spain and Europe, with the aim of strengthening knowledge partnerships and fostering global leadership collaborations. During the visit, the delegation met with several university officials with whom they explored advanced academic experiences and research practices in the fields of leadership and strategic management. Delegation members welcomed the visit as a strategic milestone in advancing academic and training cooperation between academic institutions and training centers, highlighting its potential to foster cross-border collaboration in leadership development. They stressed the importance of leveraging international experiences and global best practices in driving institutional transformation and cultivating future leaders. The Sharjah Chamber's tour concluded with a site visit to the University of Granada's Archaeological Restoration Center, in addition to the Alhambra Palace in Granada city, one of the world's most iconic historical landmarks.
