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Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) announced that Eman AlBinghadeer, Head of Internal Shari’a Audit at BisB, has been ranked #35 in the WOMANi Awards which honors the top 150 most influential women in Islamic business and finance.
The list was published by Cambridge IFA, a financial services intelligence house.
Eman AlBinghadeer is the first female Head of Shari’a Internal audit in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf region.
Education :-
Academic certificate from Bournemouth University, Computing and Business Studies
Diploma in the Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence Program and Shari’a Supervisory and Audit
Certified Islamic Banker (CIB)
Certified Specialist in Islamic Accounting (CSIB)
Certified Shari’a Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) issued by AAOIFI and a holder of various certificates in Shari’a auditing and accounting
The UAE flag, measured an 490 square metres, was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk.
The occasion organized by nefsy has raised funds to buy food boxes to feed 49,000 families in need, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
49,000 food boxes made up of essential items including rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water and also sanitiser, are now being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent – and will feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days.
The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim. .
The Guinness World Records title awarded to nefsy – of the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) made from folded, greetings cards is a representation of the UAE flag and a celebration of this significant achievement – as well as the first and biggest flag of a good cause.
Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture was established in 2011.
Its focus is the architectural, urban, and technical aspects of mosques all over the world, and is awarded to the related designer/architect.
The main objective of this award is the development of contemporary design of mosques, throughout a specialized and classified database.
The award is triennial.
The winning mosques will be awarded based on assessment of an international architectural jurors experienced with mosque architecture, who will relatively evaluate and assign the winning mosques.
The candidate mosques will be categorized into three categories; Central Mosques, Jumaa’ Mosques, and local mosques.
Yet, there are prizes given to innovations and ideas which helps in developing the concept of mosques in the twenty first century.
Yazeed Al-Rajhi. Business man. International Rally Driver.
Competes in World Rally Championships, Cross Country rallies and other rally events.
Established his own racing team – Al-Rajhi Racing Team (renamed) Yazeed Racing Team.
Some of his wins:
5 time Hail Rally Winner
Silk Way Rally (2018)
Saudi Desert Rally Championship (2019)
Al Sharqiya Rally (2018, 2019) etc…
Businessman:
Chairman of the Board – Mohammed Al-Rajhi Investment Company
Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Brothers Holding company
Member, Al-Rajhi Steel
Member, Mohammed Al- Rajhi Awqaf
Other Accompolishments:
First Saudi and Arab professional driver to win the Silk Way Rally (2018). The 6,700 miles rally took place in Russia (between July 21st and July 27th).
First Saudi to be selected by Unicef as ‘Goodwill Ambassador in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf’ (2008)
First Saudi to be appointed as ‘Donate life’ Ambassador (2009)
Awarded title ‘ Gentleman’ by Rotana magazine readers (2009)
Third in position by ‘Mobily and Riyadiah’ as ‘Most Distinguished Athlete in Saudi Arabia competion
Awarded title ‘Ambassador for Fighting Drugs in Saudi Arabia’ etc..
UAE’s latest satellite Falcon Eye 2 lifted off into space on a Russian Soyuz ST-A rocket from French Guiana Space Centre, South America on December 02nd, 2020 at 0533am UAE time.
It is now the 4th reconnaissance satellite launched in the UAE.
The space craft will provide high-definition images from around the world for military and civilian use.
The 1,190 kilogram satellite was built by Airbus Defence & Space and Thales Alenia Space in Toulouse, France. The UAE Space Agency oversaw its development.
This was a part of the Falcon eye programme, where two identical satellites were built for the UAE Armed Forces.
The first was Falcon Eye 1 which was lost in space last year after the Italian Vega rocket that carried it failed.
The eighth edition of the Gulf Business Awards was held on Thursday, November 26, 2020 to honour business leaders and pioneering companies across the GCC for their special achievements during a tough year.
LIST OF WINNERS 2020
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline
Gulf Business
Company of the Year: Cafu
Business Leader of the Year: David Hadley, CEO of Mediclinic Middle East
COMPANIES OF THE YEAR
Banking: First Abu Dhabi Bank
Investment: Century Financial
Energy: GE Power
Healthcare: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Real estate: Danube Properties
Retail: Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
Transport and logistics: Emirates SkyCargo
Tourism and hospitality: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Consumer tech: OPPO
Emerging tech: Micro Focus
Digital transformation: Huawei Middle East
BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE YEAR
Banking: H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq
Energy: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar
Healthcare: David Hadley, CEO, Mediclinic Middle East
Real estate: Arif Mubarak, CEO, Dubai Asset Management
Retail: Alain Bejjani, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim
Transport and Logistics: Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem
Tourism and Hospitality: H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Technology: Leopoldo Boado, Senior vice president of Business Applications for Eastern and Central Europe and MEA region at Oracle
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES
Businesswoman of the Year: Nayla Al Khaja, Emirati filmmaker, CEO of Nayla Al Khaja Films
Sustainability Company of the Year: Careem Bike
Disruptor of the Year: Cafu
SME of the Year: Bayzat
Covid-19 Heroes: Ma’an; Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives; Burj Khalifa; Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education; and Alwaleed Philanthropies