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Abu Dhabi majlis to focus on empowering youth ABU DHABI, 17 days ago The third edition of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations (MBZMFG 2021) set to be held today (March 14) in Abu Dhabi, UAE will gather leaders, youth, decision makers, government officials, experts, and entrepreneurs. The virtual event is organised by the Education Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court under the theme Thriving in the Next Normal; it presents an interactive platform for young parti...

Experts highlight in-demand future skills for youth in UAE 14 Mar 2021 Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber hosted a lively discussion with young UAE nationals from a wide range of professional backgrounds. WAM Imran Mojib, Special Correspondent The “Next Normal” brings new opportunities, novel ways to learn and grow, and a different set of priorities for the UAE youth, asserted experts at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations (MBZMFG 2021). The virtual event took place on S...

Lessons From History, Policy For Today -- this post authored by Mary C. Daly Today’s economic challenges are different from the past, and it’s important to learn from history to achieve a better economic future for everyone. As the economy recovers from the effects of COVID-19, the Fed’s new policy framework retains vigilance against inflation while committing to not pull back the reins on the economy in response to a strong labor market. The following is adapted from a virtual webinar by...

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 2:54 pm | Royal Society Twenty-seven new Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows and Ngā Ahurei Honore a Te Apārangi Honorary Fellows have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their distinction in research and advancement of science, technology ... More >> Tuesday, 10 November 2020, 4:31 pm | Royal Society Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund, has allocated $84.751 million (excluding GST) to 134 research projects led by researcher...

MBZMFG to unveil results of one-of-its-kind research ABU DHABI, March 9, 2021 The Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations (MBZMFG) will unveil the findings of a first-of-its-kind study that documents the vision of young Emiratis for the next 50 years within its upcoming online Forum that commences on March 14, 2021.   Reflecting the theme of the third edition, ‘Thriving in The Next Normal’, the white paper is one of the first authoritative and evidence-based reports that explore...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary:  Taiwan’s prowess in high-tech manufacturing and data privacy could make Taiwan firms unsung heroes of the global competition over standard setting for emerging technologies. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. As China emerges as a major player in setting technical standards for strategic technologies, established heavyweights lik...

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts, in partnership with Southampton African American Museum, has announced the special online presentation of Martin Luther King Jr: A Personal Portrait on Thursday, March 25, at 8 p.m. via Zoom. Following the screening, Emmy Award-winning cinematographer George Silano, who filmed the footage over the course of a week in December 1965, will join Brenda Simmons of SAAM for a question-and-answer session. Tickets are free at baystreet.org; email reg...

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Economic Club of New York Virtual Webinar New York, NY For delivery on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 2:00 P.M. EST Introduction In February of last year, right before COVID-19 hit our shores, I was in Ireland. Walking around Dublin one day, I happened upon a converted warehouse with artists selling their work. One of the artists had a wall of beautifully colored, tiny framed prints. Each one was etched with the phrase “History Will Repeat Itself” followed by an arrow pointing to the future. It...

First lecture in series to feature community organizer Melanie Zuercher Special to the Kansan Bethel College’s Department of Social Work kicks off Social Work Month with the first lecture in a new series. Je T’aime Taylor, a Bethel social work graduate and the new executive director of the Front Porch Alliance in Kansas City, Mo., will be the speaker for Bethel’s March 1 convocation, which also serves as the first-ever Ada Schmidt-Tieszen Social Work Lecture. Schmidt-Tieszen, also a Bethe...