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JAGGAER Appoints Procurement Leader Craig Cuffie to Board of Directors

News Desk 22/05/2026

JAGGAER, a global leader in AI-powered source-to-pay and supplier collaboration software, has announced the appointment of Craig Cuffie to its Board of Directors. The move strengthens JAGGAER’s ability to help enterprises navigate growing supply chain complexity and make faster, more

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Changes to the Board of Directors of Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd.

News Desk 13/05/2026

Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd., (JBME) today announced the appointment of Bryan Stirewalt as the new Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the JBME Board of Directors. He succeeds Jeremy Parrish, who steps down after four years of service as Chairman and Board member. The new Board composition was approved following JBME’s Annual General Meeting held on […]

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Women Board of Directors joins hands with Standard Chartered and Diligent to Pioneer the Next Wave of AI-Led Leadership

PR News Desk 10/10/2025

Women Board of Directors (WBD), in partnership with Standard Chartered and Diligent, hosted an exclusive ‘AI & Leadership’ roundtable on 25 September at the Standard Chartered offices in DIFC, Dubai. This half-day event convened industry leaders, across various sectors, to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming leadership, governance, and risk management.

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Ministry of Sports applauds UAE Chess Federation’s pioneering initiative to include resident members in Board of Directors

PR News Desk 21/07/2025

The extraordinary general assembly meeting of the UAE Chess Federation recently marked a pioneering milestone by adopting the ‘List System’ for the 2025–2028 Board of Directors electoral term, in alignment with the Sports Law. The Assembly approved the inclusion of resident members on the Board with a representation of up to 30 per cent. This […]

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Dubai Judicial Institute’s Board of Directors holds its third meeting for 2025

PR News Desk 07/07/2025

The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) convened the third meeting of its Board of Directors for 2025 at its headquarters. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Counsellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of the Emirate of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Institute. The meeting was attended by H.E. Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem […]

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Dubai Judicial Institute Board of Directors Holds Its Second Meeting for 2025

PR News Desk 27/05/2025

The Board of Directors of Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) convened its second meeting of 2025 on May 27, 2025, at the Institute’s headquarters, chaired by H.E. Counsellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of the Emirate of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Judicial Institute. The meeting was attended by H.E. Professor Dr. Saif Ghanem Al […]

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Women Board of Directors Launches Ambassadorship Program to Advance Female Leadership in Automotive and Mobility

PR News Desk 23/04/2025

Dubai-based Women Board of Directors’ (WBD) inaugural Ambassadorship Program to advance inclusive leadership across key industries in the Middle East has appointed Sanaa Ouahmane, CEO of AWR Mobility and AWR Trading, as its first Brand Ambassador for Women in Mobility. The recognition highlights her two-decade track record of automotive and mobility stewardship in the UAE

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WSO2 Appoints Tami Reller and Nina Hargus to Board of Directors

PR News Desk 17/03/2025

WSO2, the leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced the appointment of Tami Reller and Nina Hargus to its board of directors. These accomplished executives bring decades of leadership experience in marketing, strategy, finance, and technology, strengthening WSO2’s ability to drive global growth and digital innovation. Tami Reller: A Leader in

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Dubai Chambers Board of Directors discusses strategic direction and future initiatives

PR News Desk 11/03/2025

The Dubai Chambers Board of Directors, chaired by His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, held a brainstorming session yesterday with the participation of Board Members from the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Dubai International Chamber. The Board Members discussed […]

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Kao Corporation Discloses the “Board of Directors’ Opinion on Shareholder Proposal

PR News Desk 15/02/2025

Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) disclosed its opinion on February 14, 2025, regarding the shareholder proposals submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (“Oasis”) for the 119th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.Notice Regarding the Board of Directors’ Opinion on a Shareholder Proposals Additionally, the company has published its response to a statement issued

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Audiencerate Accelerates Its International Expansion: Nicola Boschetti Appointed to the Board of Directors of Audiencerate Italy

PR News Desk 04/02/2025

Audiencerate, a leader in data intelligence and AI solutions for digital marketing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola Boschetti to the Board of Audiencerate Italy. Boschetti brings extensive leadership experience from multinational corporations such as General Electric, Microsoft, and Ferrari, where he played a significant role in the

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Ronald S. Lauder to Retire from The Estée Lauder Companies’ Board of Directors

PR News Desk 10/01/2025

The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) announced today that Ronald S. Lauder will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective immediately. Pursuant to the stockholders’ agreement among Lauder family members and the Company, Mr. Lauder has the right to designate two directors of the Company. His daughter Jane Lauder will continue to […]

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The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation confirms sector’s strength & ability

PR News Desk 24/12/2024

The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation (the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks) held its last regular meeting for 2024 under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, to discuss the latest developments in the banking and financial sectors locally and globally throughout the […]

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Gil Shwed Takes on the Role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

PR News Desk 17/12/2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announces the transition of Gil Shwed into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Nadav Zafrir as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, starting December 16th. “Check Point embarks on a […]

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MRM Health Appoints Grégoire Franoux as Chief Business Officer and Adds Ron Robison to its Board of Directors

PR News Desk 10/09/2024

MRM Health NV, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics for inflammatory, CNS and metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Grégoire Franoux, M.B.A., to the newly created role of Chief Business Officer. Concurrently, the company has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of industry veteran Ron Robison,

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Takeda Announces New Assignments of Directors

News Desk 26/06/2024

Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) has announced new assignments of directors, determined at the Board of Directors meeting and at the Audit and Supervisory Committee meeting, following the 148th Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders, held in Osaka today. Takeda’s Board of Directors has 11 members serving as external directors out of a total of 14 members, helping to ensure

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Kinaxis Announces New Chair of the Board and Board Member

News Desk 26/06/2024

Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Courteau as Chair as well as the appointment of José Duarte to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Courteau joined the Kinaxis board in 2016, serving as a director on both the company’s Audit and Compensation […]

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UAE Banks Federation AGM approves plans to further develop country’s banking sector 

News Desk 24/05/2024

UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its Annual General Meeting recently, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, and in the presence of members of the Board of Directors of the Federation and representatives of member banks. During the meeting, the […]