Category «Events»

BEIRUT DESIGN FAIR: SELECTION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED

For its first edition, Beirut Design Fair has assembled an exceptional selection committee whose members are attached to Beirut and Lebanon either by origin or by affinity. This committee reflects the fair’s position as a platform for fostering encounters and showcasing talent: one where rigor meets generosity, where diversity is celebrated in a cosmopolitan atmosphere, …

Seventieth World Health Assembly opens in Geneva

22 May 2017 | GENEVA – In her final opening address to the World Health Assembly as Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan offered some advice to delegates “as you continue to shape the future of this Organization”. She called on the Health Assembly to make “reducing inequalities” a guiding ethical principle. “WHO stands for fairness,” she …

Focus on Youth: Jordan’s Crown Prince Opens World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa

Prince says only younger generation can ultimately drive radicalization out of MENA region Klaus Schwab calls for inclusive leadership that listens to youth King Felipe VI of Spain cites need to build coalitions for peace and development President of Iraq praises the success of pushing back ISIS and expresses optimism for rebuilding Niger’s president says …

The 36th Edition of the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress provides global insights to shape the future of the Indian Nut and Dried Fruit Industry

  Revealed Industry Forecasts for 2017-18 Set the Roadmap for the Sector INC Awards Recognized the Exemplary Contribution of Individuals and Organizations to the Industry Chennai, May 20th 2017: The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) celebrated the 36th Edition of the World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress for the first time in India …

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day Opens with Record Exhibitors

Star speakers discuss tech trends and opportunities HONG KONG, May 19, 2017 – (ACN Newswire) – The ninth edition of the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day opened today to a record of more than 270 exhibitors. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the two-day event (19 to 20 May) is taking place at the …