Raytheon reassures its commitment to provide a work environment that is favorable to women’s development
AmCham Abu Dhabi announces that Raytheon International Inc. has become the latest signatory of WOMEN ACHIEVE, an innovative program established by its Women in Business Committee that promotes the professional advancement of women.
The program was developed to encourage companies and organizations to give women more opportunities to advance their careers by offering them positions of greater responsibility and leadership.
Raytheon is now the 38th organization that has joined an expanding list of leading companies that support the WOMEN ACHIEVE initiative including Accenture, AECOM, Al Noor Hospitals Group, AMIDEAST, Bechtel, BrandMoxie, Boeing, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, ExxonMobil, Institute of Management Accountants Middle East, Lockheed Martin Global Inc., Mubadala GE Capital, New York Institute of Technology, Northrop Grumman, Olgoonik Global Security, Parsons, Squire Patton Boggs LLP, and others.
As a supporter of the WOMEN ACHIEVE program, Raytheon reassures its commitment to provide a work environment that is favorable to women’s development by empowering women to refine their leadership skills and flourish in their respective jobs and areas of expertise. Moreover, Raytheon pledges to provide greater opportunities for women’s participation in training and career advancement.
“Our company strongly values the diversity of our global workforce around the world as a proven means to delivering success for our customers,” said Christopher J. Davis, President, Raytheon International Inc., in the U.A.E. “We are proud to support the AmCham Women Achieve initiative to help advance women in business, and spur new ideas and innovations for the U.A.E. in the global marketplace,” he added.
Bob Harward, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, commented, “We are delighted to have Raytheon sign WOMEN ACHIEVE. AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to support innovative initiatives, such as WOMEN ACHIEVE, that foster positive change in the business community and realize the full capacity of talent available to grow industry.”
Established in January 2013, WOMEN ACHIEVE emphasizes seven key ideals, which direct companies towards acquiring a supportive work environment for the professional advancement of women. These ideals include encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, mentorship and internship programs, as well as considering female candidates for new opportunities and the support of ‘rising stars’ into leadership positions. WOMEN ACHIEVE also encourages the induction of women to serve on boards of various organizations and advocates the importance of fair remuneration for female employees.
Participation in WOMEN ACHIEVE is open to entities of all sizes. Companies that are interested can elect to become signatories by contacting AmCham Abu Dhabi. In addition, WOMEN ACHIEVE signatories receive a certificate of acknowledgement from AmCham Abu Dhabi for their support and are eligible to use the WOMEN ACHIEVE seal on their communication collateral.
Business of the Arts Forum at Tamakkan
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2014 –(PR.com)– Forum Discusses Business of the Arts in the Abu Dhabi.
Transforming Passion in Art, Film and Theatre into a Business.
A vibrant discussion on the opportunities available in the UAE to professionals in the creative and performing arts explored also how the industry can leverage the growing talent that exists in the country at a seminar organized by Tamakkan.
Tamakkan, a leading entrepreneurship and innovation platform, presented a seminar focused on the art and media business and invited speakers from twofour54, Cleveland Clinic, Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and practicing artists from the frontline of art, music and theatre, to a candid discussion about opportunities and challenges in the industry.
Dr Iva Fattorini, Chair of Global Arts & Medicine Institute, Executive Board Office at Cleveland Clinic, provided the corporate patronage perspective on the arts, and the important and pioneering role Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and in the US play in healthcare.
“Cleveland Clinic is an example of a hospital with audacious and visionary leaders who embrace the concept of arts and medicine and carry a strong belief that art can re-humanize medicine by bringing new energy to patients and their caregivers,” she said.
“The concepts of love and care don’t come from business plans; they come from the heart, and they can awaken a hospital’s soul. In medicine, decisions are based on evidence. Many studies conducted around integration of arts and medicine have demonstrated improvements in health outcomes, quality of life and improved hospital experience,” DrFattorini added.
Emmy Nominated photographer and cinematographer, BenoSaradzic showed his latest film called “Beyond,” a mesmerizing visual spectacle of UAE landmarks and talked about the challenges he faces as an artist.
Saradzic said he was always motivated by a need to do something out of the ordinary. “Making it in this business is tough, and you have to believe in yourself. Getting business is not easy. For me I switched from being a client to becoming a producer and I have never since compromised on my artistic vision.” Saradic started working with the BBC and other organizations after his groundbreaking time-lapse film called Abu Dhabi 2011. His latest film, Borders, garnered him an Emmy nomination and recognition as a master of the artform.
MirjanaDelaey provided another perspective of the industry in her ambitious photography capture “360 Project.” DeLaey explained how her team used photography drones above Abu Dhabi to capture sweeping views of the city that can be explored interactively via the web. She spoke about the technical and regulatory hurdles that her team overcame. She revealed that financial gains may come at some point from the project, but that the main motivator behind the initiative has been the artistic achievement and its potential for future applications.
Maysoon Barber, Business Director of Fatima BintHazza Foundation, stressed the need for a greater focus on teaching the young the love of reading, and the creative arts. She also spoke about the foundation’s vision and its library of books and applications that are designed to nurture intellectual growth, literacy and artistic expression.
Khalid Khouri, Head of Ibtikar Commercial at twofour54, provided insight on the creative platforms provided by twofour54 to help in the development of film and other content. “twofour54 has helped film makers work on projects, and to collaborate with others. We have developed facilities that can help creatives with their projects, and they are free to use.”
As part of the seminar’s creative theme Tamakkan also featured a performance art segment entitled “Shoes” by thespian and school teacher Charlis “Charlie” Cunningham and Michelle “True” Francois, who engaged the audience in light hearted but socially incisive monologues about personal drive, inequality and race relations.
Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan and CEO of BrandMoxie reiterated the importance of art and creative endeavors in society. “Initiatives such as twofour54, programmes such as Fatima bintHazza foundation, and corporate art patrons such as Cleveland Clinic, help create the ecosystems that are needed to develop artistic endeavors. These are exciting times for artists.” She also thanked Tamakkan’s patron Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and its supporters Aldar and twofour54.
Business of the Arts Forum at Tamakkan
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – A vibrant discussion on the opportunities available in the UAE to professionals in the creative and performing arts explored also how the industry can leverage the growing talent that exists in the country at a seminar organized by Tamakkan.
Tamakkan, a leading entrepreneurship and innovation platform, presented a seminar focused on the art and media business and invited speakers from twofour54, Cleveland Clinic, Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and practicing artists from the frontline of art, music and theatre, to a candid discussion about opportunities and challenges in the industry.
Dr Iva Fattorini, Chair of Global Arts & Medicine Institute, Executive Board Office at Cleveland Clinic, provided the corporate patronage perspective on the arts, and the important and pioneering role Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and in the US play in healthcare.
“Cleveland Clinic is an example of a hospital with audacious and visionary leaders who embrace the concept of arts and medicine and carry a strong belief that art can re-humanize medicine by bringing new energy to patients and their caregivers,” she said.
“The concepts of love and care don’t come from business plans; they come from the heart, and they can awaken a hospital’s soul. In medicine, decisions are based on evidence. Many studies conducted around integration of arts and medicine have demonstrated improvements in health outcomes, quality of life and improved hospital experience,” DrFattorini added.
Emmy Nominated photographer and cinematographer, BenoSaradzic showed his latest film called “Beyond,” a mesmerizing visual spectacle of UAE landmarks and talked about the challenges he faces as an artist.
Saradzic said he was always motivated by a need to do something out of the ordinary. “Making it in this business is tough, and you have to believe in yourself. Getting business is not easy. For me I switched from being a client to becoming a producer and I have never since compromised on my artistic vision.” Saradic started working with the BBC and other organizations after his groundbreaking time-lapse film called Abu Dhabi 2011. His latest film, Borders, garnered him an Emmy nomination and recognition as a master of the artform.
MirjanaDelaey provided another perspective of the industry in her ambitious photography capture “360 Project”. DeLaey explained how her team used photography drones above Abu Dhabi to capture sweeping views of the city that can be explored interactively via the web. She spoke about the technical and regulatory hurdles that her team overcame. She revealed that financial gains may come at some point from the project, but that the main motivator behind the initiative has been the artistic achievement and its potential for future applications.
Maysoon Barber, Business Director of Fatima BintHazza Foundation, stressed the need for a greater focus on teaching the young the love of reading, and the creative arts. She also spoke about the foundation’s vision and its library of books and applications that are designed to nurture intellectual growth, literacy and artistic expression.
Khalid Khouri, Head of Ibtikar Commercial at twofour54, provided insight on the creative platforms provided by twofour54 to help in the development of film and other content. “twofour54 has helped film makers work on projects, and to collaborate with others. We have developed facilities that can help creatives with their projects, and they are free to use.”
As part of the seminar’s creative theme Tamakkan also featured a performance art segment entitled ‘Shoes’ by thespian and school teacher Charlis “Charlie” Cunningham and Michelle “True” Francois, who engaged the audience in light hearted but socially incisive monologues about personal drive, inequality and race relations.
Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan and CEO of BrandMoxie reiterated the importance of art and creative endeavors in society. “Initiatives such as twofour54, programmes such as Fatima bintHazza foundation, and corporate art patrons such as Cleveland Clinic, help create the ecosystems that are needed to develop artistic endeavors. These are exciting times for artists.” She also thanked Tamakkan’s patron Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and its supporters Aldar and twofour54.