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Les Roches has created a bilingual version of its degree (BBA) in hotel and tourism management for Spanish-speaking students
MARBELLA, Spain and MADRID, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Les Roches, ranked among the world’s top four institutions for hospitality industry management, expands its educational offer with a bilingual version of its university degree (BBA) in global hotel management and tourism businesses. Les Roches is committed to integrating Spanish-speaking students into its hotel-industry program. Starting in September and exclusive to the Marbella campus, a new course of study will be offered to those who do not have the necessary level of English to access the original program.
The program lasts three and a half years; during this time, students whose English is at the B1 level are trained in hotels and tourism businesses while learning the language that dominates the sector. In the first semester, 45% of the academic content is taught in Spanish. This percentage is progressively reduced each semester so that starting from the fourth semester, students have the possibility of being evaluated to obtain their official certificate of languages and obtain an internationally accredited university degree and a professional English certification.
Each year, the Les Roches campus attracts nearly 300 of the world’s leading companies seeking to recruit new talent for internships and first jobs. This degree opens doors to the most prestigious brands in the world such as Marriott International, Hyatt, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Soho House, Louis Vuitton, or Bentley, with which students can carry out two internship periods. During this first work experience in an English-speaking country, students can explore positions in which customer service and in-depth knowledge of the sector are indispensable.
In the last year of the program, students can specialize in hospitality entrepreneurship, digital marketing strategies, resort development and management, hotel financial performance management, or sustainable development.
Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, states: “Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world and is the official language of 21 countries. With this new program, we want to offer the same opportunities to all those young Spanish-speaking people who feel attracted to the quality of learning and the prestige of Les Roches but who, until now, have not been able to access our degrees because of the language they are taught in. We are committed to continuing the promotion of tourism as the main economic source that it is, training, specializing, and launching into the labor market new and future talents from all the Spanish-speaking countries worldwide.”
Les Roches welcomes students from more than 100 different nationalities, who acquire the skills necessary to become leaders in the hotel industry and acquire language skills, soft skills, and leadership skills. When they graduate, students receive an average of five job offers and the employability rate stands at 94%. When they graduate, they join a network of more than 16,000 alumni who hold senior positions in 140 countries.
About Les Roches
Les Roches is a Swiss institution focused on forming the innovative and entrepreneurial minds of tomorrow. Founded in 1954, Les Roches offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in hospitality and tourism management following the Swiss educational model. With campuses in Switzerland and Spain, and a student body of more than 100 different nationalities, the institution offers its students a unique experience based on cultural diversity. Since 2021, Les Roches has also maintained an academic alliance with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) with an associated campus in Gurugram (Delhi NCR).
Les Roches is ranked among the world’s top 4 institutions of higher learning for hospitality management (QS World University Rankings, 2023). Part of Sommet Education, a world leader in hospitality education, Les Roches is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
For more information, visit Les Roches.
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.
Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.
Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.
Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
About Qatar Development Bank
Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.
For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.
In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.
Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.
AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.
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