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CPOs must create an environment of respect and empowerment to effectively lead Effective leadership and other key procurement topics to be discussed at the CIPS annual event Dubai, UAE; 7 May 2024: As recent geopolitical events have caused a significant impact on businesses globally, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is urging CPOs to create an environment of respect and culture to effectively lead teams through this period of tumultuous change. Pandemics, conflict, and new social and sustainability demands on businesses have had a profound effect, changing the way we work forever. Businesses must adapt to these changes…

Microsoft has just announced massive job cuts and studio closures for the Bethesda portion of its gaming business. They impact the teams that made excellent games like Hi-Fi Rush. IGN revealed these studios’ closures had happened and shared an internal email about them written by Matt Booty, the head of Xbox Game Studios. The four studios impacted are Redfall’s Arkane Austin, Mighty Doom’s Alpha Dog Studios, internal development studio Roundhouse Games, and Hi-Fi Rush’s Tango Gameworks. With the closure of Arkane Austin, Booty says Bethesda will stop active development on future Redfall updates. It will keep its servers online for now,…

Small-scale plant production farms in Abu Dhabi will be regulated by authorities to ensure sustainable use of natural resources, improve the income of small farmers, and support local produce. The regulation sets clear rules for the practice of plant production on farms, aiming to improve the quality of local agricultural products, making it more competitive on the market. “This decision reaffirms the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to supporting smallholder farmers and providing a working environment that supports their efforts to achieve sustainable development in the agricultural sector in…Abu Dhabi and enhance food security,” said Eng Ahmed Khalid Othman, Executive Director…

President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and other Western countries at which he said he was potentially open to nuclear talks with the West. Putin, in power as president or prime minister since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine, where Russian forces have regained the initiative after a series of reversals and are seeking to advance further in the east. At 71, Putin dominates the domestic political landscape. On…

Property service charges could go up in Dubai after the unprecedented rains recorded last month, prompting developers to offer free maintenance and carry out cleaning services. “With the government mandating all developers and community managers to conduct the cleaning and repairs for residences free of cost, it is expected to alleviate the inconvenience caused to residents, particularly in communities that have been severely damaged by the rains. We would see this impact be reflected in higher service charges and insurance premiums over the near term,” said Prathyusha Gurrapu, director and head of research and consultancy at Cushman & Wakefield Core.…

Sharjah DGR and Arab Parliament for the Child lay out plans for boosting youth capabilities During a meeting organised by the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah to discuss transformative strategies with regional and global entities  Sharjah, May 07, 2024 Helming a meeting with senior officials from Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM – Sharjah), and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Government Relations Department (DGR) in Sharjah, has underscored the strategic role…

Acer Swift Go 14 2024 MSRP $800.00 “The Acer Swift Go 14 is too vanilla to compete.” Pros Fast productivity performance Very good keyboard Good IPS display Reasonably thin and light Cons Chassis is wobbly Touchpad is subpar I’ve reviewed some impressive 14-inch laptops lately. Some have been expensive, while others have been reasonably affordable. So many have been awesome. But the latest Acer Swift Go 14 isn’t one of them. I mean, it’s not a bad laptop. A couple of years ago, I would have recommended it, warts and all. It’s reasonably fast, has decent battery life, and sports…

Are you planning to relocate to the UAE for further education, or are you a resident starting your university journey? In UAE, a student can be sponsored by educational institutions or parents. In addition, outstanding students can sponsor themselves for 5 or 10 years, depending on the category. Here’s a breakdown of all the visa options available for students in the Emirates. Sponsored by educational institute Foreign students can avail a visa sponsored by the accredited university or college of study. Students can contact the student affairs’ offices at their university to facilitate the process. Documents required and fees A…

Pakistan is considering raising its retirement age to reduce burgeoning pension payments ahead of the annual budget and International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visit, the country’s finance minister said on Tuesday. An IMF mission is likely to visit Pakistan within the next 10 days to discuss a new bailout programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a news conference. Pakistan last month completed a short-term $3 billion programme, which helped stave off sovereign default, but the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need for a new longer-term programme. “Steps must be taken to bring pension costs under control,”…

Thus far, the Israel-Hamas conflict has had limited impact on the global economy. However, an escalation to a direct war between Israel and Iran, could result in oil prices rising to $150 a barrel and global output cut by $1 trillion, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) and Bloomberg Economics (BE). The new study from BI and BE – Middle East Energy Scenarios– looks in detail at four broad scenarios and their potential impact on global GDP and inflation, from a sustained ceasefire to a confined conflict, a multi-front proxy war and a larger war involving direct…