Rudell The Jewellers celebrated the launch of their annual catalogue with an exclusive two-night event at their new Birmingham showroom on New Street. Now the city’s exclusive home of Patek Philippe, the showroom offered guests an unforgettable experience and a glimpse into the future of fine jewellery and timepieces. From the moment guests arrived, they were immersed in an atmosphere of refinement, with the showroom—a newly revealed gem in Birmingham city centre—impressing all with its stunning interior. Across both evenings, the event unfolded as a feast for the senses: an exquisite array of culinary delights paired with an endless flow…
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Once reserved for big business, thermal imaging cameras are now affordable and accessible – making them the perfect gift this Christmas! HIKMICRO’s wide range of thermal cameras makes it easy to find the perfect camera for improving energy efficiency, tackling DIY projects or even just having some fun around the house. In a world increasingly focused on energy conservation, thermal imaging is great for spotting issues such as air leaks around windows and doors or poor insulation. But these cameras do even more than you might think; they can help you find water leaks, examine electrical circuits and even visualise…
Business school leaders will gather at the St. Regis Hotel in Dubai from January 15-16th to discuss how the socioeconomic transformation in the region will impact higher education at AACSB’s annual Middle East and North Africa Conference. The event, which will be attended by deans, associate deans and faculty, will address how business schools can respond to evolving socio-economic needs across the region, with panel discussions and interactive sessions on topics including the role of business schools in creating resilient economies, how schools can ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in learners, and how Generative AI can be leveraged as a tool…
CloudPay, the leader in global payroll and payment solutions, and Instant Financial, a pioneer in responsible earned wage access (EWA), electronic tips, and paycard solutions, have joined forces to expand access to earned wages for employees worldwide. This strategic partnership redefines EWA for organisations with multi-country operations by uniting CloudPay’s unmatched global payroll and payments expertise with Instant’s trusted on-demand pay solutions. The result is a unified, flexible pay solution that empowers employees across borders, positioning companies at the forefront of financial wellness support for workforces globally. By combining CloudPay’s global payroll infrastructure with Instant Financial’s on-demand pay services, the…
Hult International Business School announces the expansion of its undergraduate program to Hult Dubai. Starting in September 2025, students will have the opportunity to study Hult’s Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) in the heart of Dubai Internet City, with dedicated study options for Marketing and Entrepreneurship. The BBA offering is an addition to the MBA and master’s programs currently offered at Hult’s UAE campus. Now, undergraduate students in Dubai will have access to the same world-class opportunities as their peers across Hult’s global campuses, including practical real-world learning, personalised support through one-on-one coaching and access to global business network. The…
ESSEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilfried Sand as Academic Director of the Grande Ecole – Master in Management as of January 1st, 2025. Wilfried is a professor of Economics at ESSEC, and Head of the Economics Department. He is a graduate of ENSAE Paris, holds a DEA from EHESS, and earned a PhD from Toulouse Capitole University. Certified University Professor in Economic Sciences, Wilfried spent 14 years as Professor at the Toulouse School of Economics, where he managed various Master’s programs as well as the doctoral program. He has also been a visiting professor at Tor Vergata…
Durham University Business School has adapted its MSc Islamic Finance programme, enhancing its focus on sustainable development, climate risk and fintech in the curriculum from September 2025, alongside a more concentrated emphasis on social governance and resource accessibility. The programme, which has been running at the School since 2009 is well-established as a leader in its field. The adaptations to the curriculum will enable students to continue honing the fundamental specialist skills necessary to work in the Islamic Finance sector, as well as building the increasingly critical socio-economic knowledge needed to conduct ethical screening and enhance their decision-making, which are…
The European Union (EU) enjoys deep financial integration, but researchers at NEOMA Business School warn offering abundant credit in these conditions risks creating stock market bubbles likely to burst and, due to market interdependence, trigger repeated crashes across the Eurozone. This is because when credit is abundant, investment decisions drift away from economic fundamentals. Banks may become less vigilant, financing long-term, uncertain, and low-productivity projects, while companies prioritize stock buybacks over developing industrial capabilities. A study co-authored by NEOMA professors Messaoud Chibane and Gabriel Giménez-Roche finds this phenomenon of “misinvestment” is a direct consequence of monetary policy. “When interest rates…
Leading time series monitoring solution manages massive amount of data for Nevada clean energy project to optimize operation VictoriaMetrics open source time-series database and monitoring solution and IHI Terrasun Solutions, a leading energy storage system integrator today announced their collaboration on one of North America’s largest clean energy projects. The Gemini Solar + Storage project, which is carefully situated on less than 5,000 acres, is designed to provide clean energy for up to 10% of Nevada’s electricity needs during peak use times. VictoriaMetrics’ advanced open source database and monitoring solution plays a pivotal role in optimizing the output from over 1.8 million solar…
BEET THE JANUARY BLUES AT WAHACA Vegan specials with beetroot and mushroom – and a new cocktail menu, minus the alcohol that’s perfect for Dry January Begin the year in mindfully delicious style with new vegan specials and a collection of temptingly tasty but totally alcohol-free cocktails, making their debut at Wahaca from January 1st. Whether you’re driven by resolutions or just keen to cut back on booze and enjoy more plant-based dining in the New Year, the Mexican-inspired restaurant group’s locations across the UK are the place to go for a virtuous but mouth-watering start to 2025. A marvellously moreish…