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Why the Gig Economy is Coming for Architects, Engineers

ReadWriteStart

As noted by the World Economic Forum , the ongoing shortage of labor includes a shortage of talent for designers, architects, and higher levels of management. For example, Saudi Arabia’s Highway Design Manual is almost an identical copy of the American rulebook, making for cities built on the American city model.

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Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – Oct 11 2024

VC Cafe

and team Prime Security on your $6M seed round to to build security guardrails into the software design phase, leveraging AI! Kudos Ari Goldfarb and team Kando on your $10M series B to optimise wastewater quality management with AI! Well done Michael N. Mazal tov Shabtay Negry and team TechnoPulm on your $1.5M

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March 11: SXSW Innovation Awards

Austin Startup

Joining the already strong “AI & Machine Learning” and “Health Med & BioTech” categories this year are “Robotics & Hardware,” “Social & Cultural Impact,” and “Speculative Design.” Are most of the finalists for the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards from the United States?

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Four Reasons To Expand Your Business Into A Free Zone In The UAE

The Startup Magazine

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country rich in culture and natural resources, making it an ideal place to expand your business. The UAE also offers tax-free status and 100% foreign ownership of businesses in certain designated areas, called free zones. Photo links: www.unsplash.com. Strategic Location .

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FAQ Re: Dr. Alan Black

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Why is he detained in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates? He is a trained architect with a keen interest in buildings and design. He’s called Alan by his friends and is also sometimes called “Wandering Alan” because of his extensive world travel – 93 countries – and because of his daily walks. Why was he taking pictures?

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Help Detained USA Citizen In Abu Dhabi

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Dr. Black is also a Certified Speaking Professional, the highest designation of speaking skill given by the National Speakers Association in the USA. UAE United Arab Emirates University of Georgia US Embassy UAE USA visual communication Wandering Alan' Dr. Black’s website shows the extent of his work and travels: [link].

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The Top Reasons for Moving Your Company to Ras Al Khaimah

The Startup Magazine

Buying a property in the emirate in which to live, or as a buy to let investment, is perfectly legal. They put a great deal of thought put into design and function, all properties in the emirate tend to be modern, well equipped, and are built to standards that are likely to be recognized in most western countries.