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Arabian Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Cairo Hosts Inaugural Wire & Tube Middle East Africa Launch
Hundreds of metal industry professionals converged on Cairo this week for the debut of the wire and Tube Middle East Africa events, held alongside GIFA and METEC Middle East Africa at METAL & STEEL EGYPT, hosted at the Egypt International Exhibition Center from 2 to 4 September. The four Messe Düsseldorf satellite fairs collectively presented machinery, technology, materials and services from the wire, cable, tube, foundry and metallurgy sectors to a captivated audience. Representatives from 383 companies across 19 nations—including the UK, France, Austria, Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, Morocco, the USA, Germany, and Egypt—set up booths to introduce technologies tailored for the MENA region's infrastructure and industrial expansion. AGEX, the long-standing organiser behind METAL & STEEL EGYPT since 2010, partnered with Messe Düsseldorf to maximise regional synergies and draw international attention. Event organisers reported that over 7,000 professionals attended the three-day exhibition, roughly 10 per cent of whom travelled internationally. The show floor buzzed with activity as visitors explored site demonstrations, networked with equipment manufacturers, and evaluated cutting-edge production solutions. ADVERTISEMENT According to Messe Düsseldorf, the satellite fairs are strategically positioned within a broader expansion across North Africa and adjacent regions. CEO Wolfram N. Diener emphasised Egypt's dual role as a major home market and gateway to Sub-Saharan Africa. He also highlighted Cairo's appeal as a springboard for growth across various industries—specifically casting, metallurgy, tube and pipe production, and wire and cable manufacturing. Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director of Trade Fairs at Messe Düsseldorf, underscored a collaborative dialogue with Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry. In April, a meeting was held between Minister Ahmed Samir Saleh and Jablonowski, focusing on intensifying cooperation on exhibition infrastructure and cross-border trade projects. Messe Düsseldorf's North Africa push follows earlier successful ventures, such as pacprocess MEA in 2019 and FoodAfrica Cairo in 2022, each drawing over 25,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. The combination of these established events with the new metal, wire and tube platforms reflects a strategy to deepen integration across the industrial value chain—from food and packaging to heavy machinery. Eyewitnesses described the hall as 'energetic', with meaningful conversations between attendees and exhibitors about Egypt's booming construction and infrastructure agenda. Delegates from across Africa, the Middle East and Europelined the aisles at booths showcasing automation technologies, environmental efficiency protocols, and sensor-based quality control tools for wire, cable and tube production. Daniel Ryfisch, director overseeing the 'Bright World of Metals' portfolio for Messe Düsseldorf, highlighted abundant opportunities emerging from Egypt's push into renewable energy, pipeline fabrication, and industrial modernisation. Organisers confirmed that a second edition of the combined fairs is scheduled for early 2025 in Cairo. Specific dates will be finalised in consultation with AGEX and aligned with Messe Düsseldorf's international metal portfolio. Exhibitor registrations are already open, with deadlines due 16 May 2025.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
MSSU summer academy ignites STEM career interest
JOPLIN, Mo. — A summer camp designed to spark an interest in math and science returns to Missouri Southern. This is year two for the Middle School Science to Jobs Summer Academy at camps, which is open to current 5th through 7th grade students in Missouri, gives kids a chance to explore the natural world, perform experiments and learn about jobs in the sciences. Weather delays opening of Joplin's West 20th Street intersection MSSU summer academy ignites STEM career interest It's not your mamma's driver's ed course Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Caregiver tips to avoid financial scams The 20 closest national parks to Joplin The goal is to inspire a passion for the sciences lasting the rest of their lives. 'I think my favorite part of science and jobs Academy is the excitement of the students getting to experience all of just the science exploration components. So they're getting exposure to like forensic science and health science and environmental science. They get to experience um activities where they've kind of going beyond the textbook and they get to take activities and apply them into real world scenarios,' said Debra Kwolek, 'Science to Jobs' Summer Academy Co-director. Roughly 160 students from across the state are in town for the two-day camp. Last week, Missouri Southern hosted a similar academy geared towards high school students. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fintech News ME
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
UAE Launches Region's First Finfluencer License
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE has officially introduced the region's first 'Finfluencer' license, marking a significant step in regulating and supervising digital financial content. This initiative aims to establish a formal governance framework for individuals providing investment analysis, recommendations, and financial promotions via digital platforms. The measure is intended to strengthen investor protection across the UAE's capital markets. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the SCA, commented on the development, stating, Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi 'Introducing the Finfluencer license is not merely a regulatory measure; it is a strategic move to redefine the role of regulators in the digital economy. Through this initiative, the SCA aspires to elevate global benchmarks of market integrity, foster transparency, and nurture a disciplined and trustworthy financial environment. The launch of the Finfluencer license forms part of a broader set of incentive measures adopted by the SCA to modernise its regulatory framework in response to the dynamic nature of digital finance. As part of this effort, the SCA has waived registration, renewal, and legal consultation fees related to this service for a period of three years. This move is aligned with the UAE government's wider efforts to reduce administrative barriers and encourage innovation within a sound legal and regulatory context. The license is available to individuals who provide financial or investment recommendations related to regulated products or entities in the UAE, whether through digital or traditional media. Applicants must register with the SCA and adhere to relevant regulatory requirements to ensure high standards of investor protection and reinforce public confidence in local financial markets. A Finfluencer is defined as an individual registered with the SCA who provides recommendations on the purchase, sale, or retention of financial products or virtual assets. This may also include guidance on financial services or local financial instruments, delivered through traditional or digital media. This could involve social media content, blog posts, podcasts, participation in public forums, seminars or media appearances, as well as the provision of financial commentary, analysis, or opinion. Finfluencers engage the public through a variety of formats, sharing content that includes financial advice, information, discussions, and evaluations of investment opportunities or products relevant to the UAE market. Featured image credit: Edited by Fintech News Middle East, based on image by Freepik
Miami Herald
21-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Left behind: These pets ended up in shelters, thanks to South Florida's housing crisis
Austin's family lived in an apartment and were facing eviction, so last June they surrendered their energetic shepherd and Siberian husky mix to an animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale. Frankie, a 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat, and his brother Mellow were left outside the same shelter, Abandoned Pet Rescue, in April with a handwritten note: 'We've had such a wonderful time with our owners but unfortunately with the changes in the economy, they have to relocate back home to Jamaica.' These 'changes in the economy' — the higher cost of housing and living coupled with the expenses of feeding and paying for veterinarian care for a pet — are driving people to surrender their animals to local shelters in high numbers, shelter managers told the Herald Editorial Board. The stories can be heartbreaking, like the email sent to Abandoned Pet Rescue from the owner of a 50-pound 'super-friendly' dog named Marley saying, 'We would never give her up, a member of our family, if we had a choice.' But more than heartbreaking, these stories also reflect the damage South Florida's housing and affordability crisis has done to families, including our beloved domestic animals who can become collateral damage when humans have to make tough choices about their financial situation. It's all part of the Shrinking Middle — the name of the Herald Editorial Board series highlighting the challenges of affording a middle-class life in South Florida. And who picks up the slack? Taxpayers who fund government-run animal services and nonprofits like Abandoned Pet Rescue and others. Individuals can help, too, if they're able to foster or adopt. Housing crisis Increasingly, shelter operators say, the decision to give up a pet is being driven by having to downsize, move out of state or move in with family where they cannot bring their cats or dogs. One-time pet fees charged by apartments can run upwards of $500 and monthly pet fees charged by some make already expensive rents even harder to manage, Kara Starzyk, shelter manager at Abandoned Pet Rescue, told the Herald Editorial Board. 'In these situations, they really love their pets,' she said. Financial hardship isn't the only reason pets end up at shelters. Irresponsible or abusive owners and the over-breeding of dogs for financial gain are also part of the problem. But the housing crisis has contributed to overcrowding at Miami-Dade's largest animal shelter, run by the county, according to Animal Services Director Annette Jose. In 2024, there were 300 dogs and cats surrendered to Animal Services because of housing-related issues, Jose told the Editorial Board, and so far this year, the number has reached 130 pets. These numbers are important because Miami-Dade's shelter on Northwest 79th Street in Doral is already over capacity, forcing the county to use an overflow facility in Medley. In 2019, the county normally housed 200 to 300 dogs. Last Thursday, there were 572 dogs, Jose said. Pandemic effect The COVID-19 pandemic was a disruptor and a turning point. Early in the pandemic, Miami-Dade and other governments paused or reduced spaying and neutering services, likely leading to new pet births, the Herald reported. Toward the end of the pandemic, housing and rent prices began to skyrocket. Beyond that, there's been a fundamental change in how people live in Miami-Dade, Jose said. 'We have gone from a mostly single-family house residential community to now we have so many condos, and that's a change that's happened maybe in the last decade,' she said. With condos come pet fees and restrictions on size or type of pet, such as pitbulls. Jose told the Editorial Board that Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has contacted the Miami Association of Realtors to work on removing barriers to pet ownership in housing. 'Obviously, we need homeowners associations and property management firms to buy into this and help us promote pet ownership, because it's going to improve the lives of their residents,' Jose said. We agree. Miami-Dade's overcrowded pet shelter isn't just a logistical issue — it's a moral one that requires collective action. Likewise, our housing crisis isn't just a real estate phenomenon. It impacts every facet of the lives of South Floridians, and the pets are feeling it, too. Pet adoption information: Miami-Dade Pet Adoption and Protection Center: 3599 NW 79th Ave., Doral; call 311 or 305-468-5900; adoptmiamipets@ pet search: Miami-Dade's Medley Shelter: 7401 NW 74 St., Medley; call 311 or 305-468-5900 Abandoned Pet Rescue: 1137 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-728-9010; info@ pet search and adoption applications:
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Heyworth agriculture program earns prestigious state honor
HEYWORTH, Ill. (WMBD) — A central Illinois school district was given an enormous honor for their achievement in agriculture. Heyworth's Junior and Senior High School Agriculture and Future Farmers of America program was recognized as the 2024-2025 Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program. This award is dedicated to agricultural programs that are the toughest and most creative of all and reflects Heyworth's agriculture program achievements and growth from 2020 to 2025. 'Having the opportunity to provide these experiences for the students has always been the highlight of my career.' said Kara Barling, director of Heyworth's agricultural program. 'We are creating industry leaders by exploring careers and encouraging students to be involved in our local community.' Fine Art Fair returns to Peoria Heights The recognition is through the National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Middle/Secondary Program initiative and highlights exceptional agriculture programs that provide robust experiential learning and dynamic leadership opportunities for students. Over the past year, Heyworth FFA collected 228 pounds of food and raised $1,400 for the village's food bank. They also volunteered 340 hours in community service projects. There are more than 160 students ranging from 8th grade to 12th grade involved in the agricultural department, which is almost 40% of their school's population. Enrollment in the school's ag program has gone up by 43% in the last five years, the school said in a news release. In the coming years, the district said, students could have a chance to earn dual credit in Ag Economics and Horticulture classes through Heartland Community College Students involved learn skills such as agribusiness, plant science, power and technical systems and animal science along with career-preparing activities. The Heyworth agriculture program will now represent Illinois in the NAAE Region IV competition for the Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program Award, a national-level recognition scheduled to be awarded later this year Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
