Joint-handedly with the governments, universities and industrial partners, Huawei will support South Asia countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal to cultivate 100,000 digital talents over the next five years, Huawei spokesperson said on Thursday at the Digital Talent Regional Summit online.
Themed “Cultivating a Talent Ecosystem for Inclusive Digital Prosperity,” the summit brought together ministers and scholars from the three countries, experts and representatives from UNESCO and the ICT industry, to explore collaborative initiatives for closing the gaps in digital skills and facilitating the digital transformation in the post-pandemic economic recovery.
“We believe the talent ecosystem is the cornerstone of the economic recovery, and a long-lasting digital future. However, the lack of digital skills is one of the biggest challenges facing many countries,” said Jay Chen, vice president of Huawei Asia Pacific at the summit, “In the next five years, Huawei expec
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is always a season of joy celebrated by most Sri Lankans irrespective of religion and ethnicity. After a full year of COVID-19, vulnerable families continue to find it extra challenging to feed their loved ones. Supporting these communities in need and giving them a reason to celebrate this year, […]
24 May 2021
The governing board of the Oneworld alliance has appointed Qatar Airways group CEO Akbar Al Baker as chairman.
Al Baker (pictured above) succeeds Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who had served in the role since September 2018.
Having led Qatar Airways since its launch in 1997, Al Baker is the longest-serving CEO of a Oneworld member airline. Qatar Airways became a member of Oneworld in October 2013.
An influential figure in the global aviation industry, Al Baker served as chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from June 2018 to June 2019, and has served on IATA’s board since 2012.
He is also a member of the executive committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation and a non-executive director of Heathrow Airport Holdings. In addition, he serves as secretary-general of Qatar National Tourism Council.
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The Governing Board of the oneworld ® Alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker as Chairman. He succ.