One of the region’s most distinguished business schools, College of Business Administration (COBA) at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) has earned business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. “AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, Executive Vice President, and Chief Accreditation Officer of AACSB. “We congratulate Prof. Asma Salman, … Continue reading American University in the Emirates Earns AACSB International Accreditation

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today announced that it has reached its global company-wide target to improve gender balance, ensuring at least 40% female representation in managerial roles by 2022. In the United Arab Emirates, female representation has reached 43.5% across all grades and 48.3% in managerial roles at PMI’s local affiliate, Phillip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Limited (PMMS), whilst positions held by females within the Management Team are at 32%. Jacek Olczak, Chief Executive Officer at PMI, commented: “I am immensely proud of PMI’s vision, commitment, and achievement in ensuring equal opportunities are given to all in the … Continue reading PMI ACHIEVES FEMALE REPRESENTATION TARGET: 40% oF WOMEN IN MANAGERial POSITIONS Globally and 48% in the UAE

Amy Joseph- Lingerie Business Head, LIWA Trading Enterprises During a recent launch of the latest in the lingerie world, we met with Amy Joseph, the Lingerie Business Head at LIWA Trading Enterprises, an entity that is behind some of the region’s leading lingerie brands in the Middle East, including La Senza, Dita Von Teese, Fine Lines, Ambra, and the newly launched Isla & Evie, to name a few.   Having worked in retail buying for over 17 years, across various industries including apparel, footwear, lingerie and homeware, Amy has ample retail experience under her belt and leads the buying, planning, design and product … Continue reading Lingerie Market Trends