Things to do this Weekend: Pool Perks only at Vida Hotels and Resorts

 

Choose your pool experience : Vida Dubai Marina, Vida Creek Harbour, Vida Dubai Mall

Lounge in luxury with exclusive access to Vida’s chicest poolside experiences. From curated cocktails to stylish sunbeds and serene vibes, every moment is made to pamper. Whether it’s a laid-back dip or golden hour glamour, Vida redefines poolside perfection.

Soak Up the Sun or Swim Under the Stars at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club

Your Perfect Pool Day Runs from 11 AM to 9 PM

  

Sun, style, and skyline views—your perfect pool day awaits at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club. Lounge by the water in one of Dubai’s most picturesque spots, with glittering Marina views and a seriously Insta-worthy vibe.

With pool timings from 11 AM to 9 PM, you can even enjoy a refreshing swim late into the evening—soak in both the vibrant daytime energy and the serene night views.

For AED 200, indulge in a full day of relaxation, with every dirham fully redeemable on delicious bites and refreshing sips from Vida’s curated menu. Whether you're soaking up solo downtime, catching up with friends, or taking your remote office poolside, this is the ultimate way to unwind.

Think boutique hotel vibes, ambient beats, and a laid-back luxe atmosphere that turns any day into a mini escape.

Ongoing | Daily, 11AM – 9PM
Price: AED200 (Fully redeemable on sips and bites)

Bookings & info: vidahotels.com | +971 4 550 8888

 

Sip, Dip & Sunset: Your Ultimate Poolside Escape at Vida Creek Harbour

Escape to Vida Creek Harbour's rooftop infinity pool, where the allure of Dubai's skyline meets the serenity of the creek. Whether you're lounging on sunbeds or enjoying the exclusivity of a private cabana, the ambiance is perfect for relaxation. Enhance your experience with poolside bites and beverages, and don't miss the iconic sun downers as the day transitions into evening.

Packages:

• AED 150 entrance fee with AED 100 redeemable on F&B (Monday–Friday)
• AED 350 per private cabana, fully redeemable on F&B (Monday–Friday)

Pre-booking is required and subject to availability.

Location: Vida Creek Harbour
Dates: Ongoing
Time: Daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
For reservations: +971 4 428 8888 or hithere.creek@vidahotels.com

 

Dip, Dine, and Unwind – Pool Pass at Vida Dubai Mall

 

 

Craving a midweek pick-me-up or a weekend escape without packing a suitcase? Vida Dubai Mall has your ultimate urban daycation wrapped in sunshine, style, and skyline views.

 

Head up to Flo Pool Bar, a rooftop haven where chic meets chill. Picture this: you, stretched out on a sleek sunbed, poolside cocktail in hand, overlooking Downtown Dubai’s iconic skyline. Whether you’re working on your tan, diving into your latest summer read, or just floating your stress away, this is where everyday worries melt under the Arabian sun.

 

The Dip, Dine, and Unwind Pool Pass is your golden ticket. For AED 200 per person, you’ll get all-day access to Vida’s rooftop pool oasis—plus every dirham is redeemable on food and drinks. Yes, that means refreshing smoothies, crisp salads, gourmet sliders, mocktails, cocktails—you name it, you can sip and snack your way through the day without spending a dirham more.

 

Perfect for solo escapes, catch-ups with your besties, or even a chic date with your other half. Because at Vida, lounging poolside isn’t just relaxing—it’s a full-on lifestyle flex.

 

Where: Flo Pool Bar, Vida Dubai Mall

Timings: Daily | 10:00am – 7:00pm

Package: AED 200 per person – fully redeemable on food and beverages

For booking: +971 4 549 8888, hithere.dubaimall@vidahotels.com

Turnitin Expands Capabilities Amid Rising Threats Posed by AI Bypassers

 

New detection feature helps educators detect potential AI misuse

 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. – August 28, 2025 – Turnitin, a leading provider of technology solutions in academic integrity, announced that its existing AI writing detection capabilities now include AI bypasser detection*, designed to help educators detect text that may have been intentionally modified by AI humanizer tools. These latest updates further ensure that Turnitin keeps pace with the evolving LLM landscape.

 

The past two years has seen a rise in AI bypasser tools, or “humanizers,” which allow students to disguise AI-generated text as human-written, evading detection by both teachers and AI tools. The easy availability of these tools poses a growing threat to academic integrity, shifting students’ focus from merely using AI to actively concealing it, making it harder for educators to verify the originality of submitted work and negatively impacting a student's learning experience.

 

The new bypasser detection capability is integrated seamlessly with Turnitin's overall AI writing detection capabilities. When AI writing detection is enabled, educators can automatically check submissions for likely AI-generated content as well as content that may have been further modified by leading bypassers without the need for additional integrations or outside tools that could pose data or security risks. Turnitin’s AI bypasser detection enables educators to uphold academic integrity detecting AI-generated content even if it's been modified by bypassers, with the sole aim of evading detection.

 

"While cheating has always been a concern of educators, with the rise of AI, there has been a new category formed of cheating providers. These companies exist to profit from students' misuse of AI by providing free and easy access to humanizers to conceal AI-generated content," said Annie Chechitelli, chief product officer, Turnitin. "In service of our ongoing commitment to AI writing transparency, we’ve updated our software to detect leading AI bypasser modifications so educators can uphold academic integrity against this emerging challenge."

 

AI presents exciting potential to enhance education, but its misuse, particularly through the emergence of AI bypassers, presents real challenges to learning and academic integrity. These bypassers undermine the educational process by working against genuine learning, eroding trust between educators and students, and diminishing the educator’s ability to confidently ensure students understand the course material.

 

Turnitin’s AI bypasser detection is now available as part of Turnitin’s AI writing detection capabilities within the Turnitin Originality** add-on & AI capabilities add-on for iThenticate 2.0 customers. 

 

This launch follows the recent introduction of Turnitin Clarity and a rearchitected Turnitin Feedback Studio (TFS) demonstrating Turnitin’s commitment to innovation and delivering a comprehensive solution to help educators and administrators.

 

* The AI bypasser feature has been trained and tested to support interactions in English only.

** AI writing detection is available when licensing Turnitin Originality.

Emirati women’s empowerment: Steadfast approach rooted in national vision

By H.E. Judge Dr. Ebtisam Ali Al Bedwawi

Director General, Dubai Judicial Institute

 

Emirati women have firmly established themselves as vital players in the UAE’s ambitious development journey, making their mark across all sectors, including the judiciary. Each year, Emirati Women’s Day shines a spotlight on this remarkable progress, serving as both a celebration of accomplishments and a renewed call to action. At the center of this movement is Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.

 

This year’s theme, ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,’ reflects Her Highness’s enduring dedication to placing women’s empowerment at the heart of national priorities. Her Highness has consistently championed the vital role of women in nation-building and has called for expanding their presence in all vital sectors by empowering them to lead and shape the future.

 

Under the leadership of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the General Women’s Union has played an instrumental role in expanding the influence of Emirati women across diverse fields. The Union has spearheaded national strategies to increase women’s participation in development, launched training programs to cultivate leadership and innovation skills among women, and promoted active political engagement.

 

These strategic efforts have translated into a stronger presence of Emirati women in high-level government and judicial roles, as well as broader empowerment in the economic sphere through support for entrepreneurship and small businesses.

 

As a result of these efforts, Emirati women today stand as a model of excellence, holding key positions, assuming vital responsibilities, participating in decision-making processes, and excelling in critical sectors such as space, the military, police, diplomacy, and the judiciary.

 

Emirati Women’s Day is a true reflection of the UAE’s visionary leadership, illuminating the path for future generations. It serves as a testament that the country’s continued growth and prosperity are built on the equal contributions of both women and men. On this day, women are not simply celebrated as ‘half of society,’ but recognised as the very foundation of its progress.

 

Reflecting on the role of Emirati women in the judiciary, I take deep pride in having been appointed as the first female judge in the Dubai courts under a decree issued by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This marked a pivotal chapter in my career, as I took the judicial oath before His Highness, an experience that will remain a lasting memory.

 

Since then, my journey has continued to be shaped by trust and responsibility. Today, I am proud to serve as the Director General of the Dubai Judicial Institute, appointed by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council. To be the first woman to hold this position is both an honour and a call to ensure that more women can walk the same path.

 

At the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), we are committed to reflecting and achieving our wise leadership’s vision of women empowerment. We actively work to increase female participation in DJI’s training programs, engage women judges as trainers across diverse programs in recognition of their extensive practical expertise and remarkable training skills, and attract talented women into our administrative teams. Emirati women have consistently demonstrated their capability in leading institutional work with professionalism and dedication.

 

The journey of Emirati women in the judicial field represents a shift from participation to leadership. Since my appointment as the first female judge, and with women now holding senior leadership roles within judicial institutions, Emirati women have proven that success is built on two fundamental pillars - unwavering will and determination - supported by a strong institutional framework and the guidance of our wise leadership.

 

Today, as we commemorate Emirati Women’s Day, we see the tangible results of this empowerment across every sector and discipline, shaping a bright future. Emirati women are no longer just participants but are pioneers and role models, carrying the values of authenticity and the spirit of innovation. At the Dubai Judicial Institute, we continue to draw inspiration from their achievements as we continue women's empowerment, which remains a cornerstone for building a brighter and more inclusive future for our nation.

 

-Ends-

 

صريح صحفي بمناسبة يوم المرأة الإماراتية 28 أغسطس 2025

 

قال خالد عتيق الظاهري، الرئيس التنفيذي للشركة الوطنية للتأمين – ضمان:

 

"يشكل يوم المرأة الإماراتية محطةً وطنيةً ملهمة نحتفي خلالها بإنجازات المرأة التي جسدت بقوة إرادتها وطموحها صورة مشرفة لدولة الإمارات في مسيرة التقدم والازدهار. ويأتي احتفال هذا العام تحت شعار "يداً بيد نحتفي بالخمسين"، ليؤكد أن نجاح الوطن يرتكز على تلاحم أبنائه وبناته معاً، وأن المرأة كانت ولا تزال شريكاً أصيلاً في مسيرة البناء والتنمية والازدهار.

 

وبهذه المناسبة الغالية، نتوجه بخالص الشكر والعرفان إلى سمو الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك رئيسة الاتحاد النسائي العام، الرئيسة الأعلى لمؤسسة التنمية الأسرية، رئيسة المجلس الأعلى للأمومة والطفولة «أم الإمارات»، التي شكّلت برؤيتها الحكيمة ودعمها المستمر منارة مضيئة لمسيرة تمكين المرأة، وأسهمت في فتح آفاق واسعة أمامها لتكون في مقدمة صانعي الإنجازات عبر مختلف الميادين.

 

ونعتز في "ضمان"، بأن تكون المرأة الإماراتية جزءاً من مسيرة التقدم والازدهار، ونؤكد التزامنا بتوفير بيئة عمل مرنة ومحفزة تتيح للمرأة تطوير قدراتها لتؤدي دورها القيادي والإبداعي في قطاع التأمين. ونحن على يقين بأن الاستثمار في طاقات المرأة هو استثمار في مستقبل أكثر إشراقاً واستدامة، وسنواصل دعم جهودها بما يسهم في رفاه المجتمع ويواكب تطلعات دولة الإمارات وأهدافها وتوجهاتها الوطنية المستدامة.

Acer unveils back-to-school lineup featuring AI-powered Aspire series and gaming laptops with Copilot+

 

Dubai, UAE (August 28, 2025) Acer has announced its new back-to-school lineup of laptops in the UAE, designed to give students the ultimate toolkit for learning, creating, and gaming. Designed to empower students with everyday productivity and creativity tools, the range includes the latest Copilot+ AI-powered PCs alongside high-performance gaming devices. The cutting-edge technology offering, making this school year smarter and more exciting.

Aspire Lite: Everyday power for students

Priced at AED 2,499, the Acer Aspire Lite is a reliable choice for students looking for powerful performance in a sleek, portable design. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor with 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD, this device handles multitasking with ease, from assignments and research to streaming and gaming, giving students the motivation to create. Its 15.6-inch Full HD ComfyView display offers crisp visuals while the long-lasting 10-hour battery life ensures students can be productive throughout the day. Equipped with Windows 11 and a dedicated Copilot key, students can access AI tools instantly to streamline study sessions, summarize notes, or draft projects with ease.

Aspire 14 AI: A smarter student companion

For students who want next-generation technology, the Aspire 14 AI (AED 3,399) introduces Acer’s Copilot+ PC experience powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor with AI Boost NPU, which makes makes real-time multitasking and intelligent workflows seamless. With 47 TOPS of AI performance, it’s designed to handle everything from note-taking to creative projects and AI-enhanced productivity tasks. Full AI capability is enabled for both online and offline tasks, giving students the maximum flexibility no matter where they are. The slim and lightweight 14-inch design includes a 1920 x 1200 touchscreen display – adding a layer of interactivity to study and creative apps, 1 TB SSD storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5X memory, ensuring a seamless balance of portability and power. Features like the Copilot key, Microsoft Pluton security, and up to 65 Wh battery with up to 25 hours of runtime make it an ideal device for learning on the go.

Nitro V 15: Level up with AI-powered gaming

Students who want to balance study with gaming will find the Acer Nitro V 15 (AED 4,999) a perfect fit. Built with a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GPU, it’s designed for high-performance gameplay, video editing, and content creation with heavy task capabilities. The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 165 Hz refresh rate delivers smooth visuals and fast action, while AI-driven gaming enhancements like DLSS 4 ensure cutting-edge performance. With 16 GB DDR4 memory and 1 TB storage, plus a backlit keyboard and Copilot integration, the Nitro V 15 is both a productivity tool and a gaming powerhouse.

Predator Helios Neo 16: For the ultimate creators and gamers

At the top of the lineup is the flagship model Predator Helios Neo 16 (AED 8,999), setting the bar high and delivering an unmatched experience for advanced creators and competitive gamers. Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor with AI Boost and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 GPU, it boasts 24 cores, 32 GB DDR5 memory, and 1 TB SSD storage for maximum multitasking. The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display offers a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate with vivid detail and in fluid motion, while Killer Wi-Fi 6E and 5 Gigabit Ethernet ensure ultra-fast connectivity. With its RGB backlit keyboard, Predator Sense controls, and the dedicated Copilot key, it’s built for those who want cutting-edge AI tools alongside studio-level performance. This model is ideal for heavy video editing, 3D rendering and advanced gaming.

Price and Availability

The new back-to-school Acer lineup will be available in the UAE this September across leading retailers.

The Acer Aspire Lite will be available in the UAE starting at AED 2,499.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI will be available in the UAE starting at AED 3,399.

The Acer Nitro V 15 will be available in the UAE starting at AED 4,999.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 will be available in the UAE starting at AED 8,999.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Millennials Are Quietly Leading the AI Revolution — and They Can Boost Adoption Rates Among Colleagues

 

 

UAE, 28 August 2025 - Millennials have embraced AI more fully than any other generation, according to a new survey by Slack, a Salesforce company.

 

Driving the news: 

• One in three workers between the ages of 28 and 43 use generative AI tools daily, and one in four (25%) employ them multiple times per week, the study found.
• This cohort is also more likely to understand and trust AI agents, according to the research, and millennial workers lead all their peers in using the technology to increase productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and take on more strategic responsibilities.

Of course: Gen Z is not far behind in any of these categories — and far ahead of their oldest colleagues in using AI on the job. But companies have yet to fully benefit from their new hires’ AI experience. 

• “Gen Z is using AI a lot for educational and personal projects,” said Lucas Puente, Vice President of Research for Slack. “But when it comes to the workforce, they haven’t established the same level of comfort.”

 

 

Go deeper: That’s where millennials can be a company’s biggest training asset. These more seasoned, AI-savvy employees can help newer hires get up to speed.

 

For example: A key thing millennials can teach their newest coworkers is good judgment, said Jenny Simmons, Vice President and Global Head of Enterprise Learning at Salesforce. Gen Z must learn how to set boundaries around ‌technology, when they can trust what the AI is telling them, and when to be skeptical. That usually requires deep expertise in subject areas that newer hires have yet to acquire.

 

• “Team members need to understand which tools they should be using, where they’re allowed to put sensitive data into the system and where they shouldn’t,” she said. “The cohort that’s been in the office for a while will know the types of outputs the company is looking for and how to check that against what things like AI agents are doing.”

 

 

Learning curve: Learning how to collaborate with both human colleagues and the emerging agentic workforce is another area where newer workers could use guidance. Developing relationships that reach across different areas of the business will be crucial to both their careers and the success of the company, said Gemma Quinn, Salesforce’s Vice President of Global University Recruiting.

 

• “When you come out of university and into a large company, one of the first things you need to learn is why networking is so important,” she said. “When people sign on for their first full-time jobs at Salesforce, we set up networking events for them to meet with people who work in different groups across the company. And it just evolves from there.”

 

On that note: Having built their careers during periods of rapid technological advancement, millennials can also help assure newly hired Gen Z workers that AI is not going to take away their opportunities to grow and learn on the job.

 

• “AI will not eliminate entry-level jobs, but it will cause these jobs to evolve,” said Quinn. “But newly hired employees will be able to do a lot more than they could even a few years ago because of this technology.”

 

More information:

• Read more about the Slack research and find more data about agentic AI on the Salesforce Stat Library
• Discover how digital labor will reshape the enterprise
• Read about Salesforce’s strategy for agentic AI adoption

دراسة: ثُلث أبناء جيل الألفية يستخدمون الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي يوميًا

 

الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 28 أغسطس 2025 – أظهرت دراسة استطلاعية جديدة أجرتها شركة سلاك التابعة لشركة سيلزفورس، أن جيل الألفية يتفوق على الأجيال الأخرى في معدل تبني الذكاء الاصطناعي. ووجدت الدراسة أن واحدًا من كل ثلاثة موظفين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 28 و43 عامًا يستخدمون أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي يوميًا، وأن واحدًا من كل أربعة موظفين (25%) يستخدمها عدة مرات أسبوعيًا.

 

ووفقًا للدراسة، من المرجح أن يفهم أبناء جيل الألفية وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي ويثقون بهم، كما أنهم يتفوقون على جميع أقرانهم من أبناء الأجيال الأخرى في استخدام التكنولوجيا لزيادة الإنتاجية، وأتمتة المهام المتكررة، وتولي مسؤوليات أكثر أهمية.

 

ولا يتأخر أبناء الجيل "زد" كثيرًا عن أبناء جيل الألفية في أي من هذه الفئات، بل يتقدمون بفارق كبير على زملائهم الأكبر سنًا في استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في العمل، إلا أن الشركات لم تستفد بعد بشكل كامل من خبرة موظفيها الجدد في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي.

 

وقال لوكاس بونتي، نائب الرئيس لقطاع الأبحاث في "سلاك"، إن أبناء الجيل "زد" يستخدمون الذكاء الاصطناعي بكثرة في المشاريع التعليمية والشخصية، مشيرًا مع ذلك إلى أنهم "لم يحققوا المستوى نفسه من الاستخدام فيما يخص مجالات العمل".

 

وعند النظر في المسألة بعمق، قد يكون أبناء جيل الألفية أهم مصادر التدريب في الشركات؛ فهؤلاء الموظفون الأكثر دراية وخبرة في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي، يمكنهم مساعدة الموظفين الجدد على اكتساب الخبرة بسرعة.

 

واعتبرت جيني سيمنز، نائب الرئيس والرئيس العالمي لقطاع التعلم المؤسسي في سيلزفورس، أن "حُسن التقدير" يعد من أهم الأمور التي يمكن لأبناء جيل الألفية تعليمها لزملائهم الجدد. وقالت: "يجب على أبناء الجيل "زد" أن يتعلموا كيفية وضع حدود للتكنولوجيا، ومتى يمكنهم الوثوق بما يخبرهم به الذكاء الاصطناعي أو التشكيك فيه، فذلك عادة ما يتطلب خبرة عميقة في مجالات لم يكتسبها الموظفون الجدد بعد".

 

وأضافت: "على أعضاء الفريق فهم الأدوات التي ينبغي لهم استخدامها، والأماكن المسموح لهم فيها بإدخال البيانات الحساسة في الأنظمة والأماكن الممنوع عليهم ذلك فيها. وفي هذا السياق، فإن المجموعة التي تعمل في الشركة منذ مدة أطول ستكون أدرى بطبيعة النتائج التي تبحث عنها الشركة وبكيفية مقارنتها بما يفعله وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي مثلًا".

 

وقالت غما كوين، نائب الرئيس للتوظيف العالمي من الجامعات لدى سيلزفورس، إن تعلم سبل التعاون مع الزملاء، سواء من البشر أو من قوى العمل الناشئة المؤلفة من وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي، يُعد مجالًا آخر يمكن للموظفين الجدد الاستفادة منه، مؤكدة أن "بناء علاقات تمتد على مختلف مجالات العمل سيكون أمرًا بالغ الأهمية للتقدم في مسيرتهم المهنية ولتحقيق النجاح للشركة".

 

وأضافت: "عند التخرج من الجامعة والانضمام إلى شركة كبيرة، فإن أول ما يجب تعلمه هو بناء العلاقات. فعندما يلتحق الأفراد بأولى وظائفهم بدوام كامل في "سيلزفورس"، ننظم لهم فعاليات للتواصل مع أشخاص يعملون في مجموعات مختلفة في الشركة، ومن هنا يبدأ تطور العلاقات لديهم".

 

ويمكن لأبناء جيل الألفية، بعد أن بنوا مسيرتهم المهنية خلال فترات التقدم التكنولوجي السريع، أن يُطمئنوا الموظفين الجدد من أبناء الجيل "زد" بأن الذكاء الاصطناعي لن يسلبهم فرص النمو والتعلم في العمل.

 

ومضت كوين إلى القول: "لن يُلغي الذكاء الاصطناعي الوظائف الدنيا، بل سيُسهم في تطويرها. وبفضل هذه التكنولوجيا، سيتمكن الموظفون الجدد من إنجاز مهام أكثر بكثير مما كانوا قادرين عليه حتى قبل بضع سنوات".

 

-انتهى-

SLC organises workshop on “Consistency and Coherence between Federal and Local Legislation”

To foster a culture of collaboration and to ensure legislative integration and proper implementation

 

August 28, 2025 - The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) organised a workshop titled “Consistency and Coherence between Federal and Local Legislation,” aimed at legal professionals across government entities. The initiative reflects the SLC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening legislative cooperation, preventing legal conflicts, and enhancing legal awareness within public sector institutions.

 

Delivered by Dr. Faisal Hassan Al-Omari, Legal Advisor at the SLC, the workshop was attended by several legal experts and specialists. As part of SLC’s continued efforts to enhance legislative coordination, the session aimed to support the effective implementation of legislation, achieve legal certainty, prevent duplication in legislation, and foster greater awareness among lawmakers while enhancing collaboration between federal and local authorities.

 

The workshop explored several key topics, including an introduction to the federal system and distribution of legislative competencies; the concept and importance of legislative coherence; and strategies for achieving alignment between federal and local legislation. It also addressed potential contradictions between the two legislative levels. Participants discussed the challenges to legislative harmony and the implications of inconsistency on the rule of law and the administration of justice. Additionally, the workshop reviewed the benefits of legislative consistency and the critical role of the judiciary in upholding it.

 

H.E. Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, emphasised the importance of coordination between legislative bodies to ensure coherence and avoid conflicts that could undermine the quality of government services or obscure rights and obligations. “Harmonising legislative frameworks is fundamental to upholding justice and the rule of law. This workshop is part of a series of awareness initiatives launched by the SLC to enhance legislative culture and legal knowledge. Aligning legislation is a key enabler of sustainable development and a cornerstone of effective governance,” he said.

 

Dr. Faisal Hassan Al-Omari noted that achieving legislative coherence requires institutional collaboration at both the federal and local levels, facilitating a better understanding of legal frameworks and unifying implementation mechanisms. “Legislative integration is vital for developing a proactive and flexible legislative system that supports all aspects of the legislative process,” he said.

 

He went on to review mechanisms of integrating local and federal legislation, citing real-world examples of conflicts between them.

 

The workshop concluded with a series of recommendations aimed at embedding a culture of collaborative legislative practice, enhancing alignment at all levels of legislation, and addressing barriers to legislative integration.

 

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Valmet to increase resource efficiency through digitalization at Klingele Weener mill in Germany

 

Valmet Oyj’s trade press release, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EEST 

Valmet has received an order from Klingele Paper & Packaging for an automation solution to increase resource efficiency through digitalization at the Weener paper mill in Germany. The order comprises an integrated solution that combines three new automation products with the customer’s existing automation environment to reduce surface starch use and energy consumption.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. Its value will not be disclosed. 

“We are committed to improving our environmental performance continuously. Taking this new step in digitalization will help us on that journey. The primary goal of this project is to significantly reduce the usage of surface starch. This will also lead to decreased water usage and consequently less steam is required for drying,” says Johannes Reiners, Operations Manager, Klingele Paper Weener.

“Three automation solutions will be integrated into the customer’s current automation systems supplied by Valmet. The total solution will create an optimization loop which continuously collects and analyzes data to refine key process variables,” says Martin Grundmann, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Solutions, Valmet.


Klingele Weener paper mill in Germany.

Delivery’s technical information
Three automation solutions, Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer, Valmet Advanced Process Controls (APC), and Valmet PlantTriage, are now integrated into the customer’s existing automation environment, which includes Valmet DNA, Valmet Quality Control System (QCS), and Valmet Paper Lab. Together, they form a data-driven optimization loop that reduces starch use. As the system runs, it continually identifies opportunities to do more with less. The project is supported by Valmet’s automation services.

About the customer
Klingele Weener paper mill, located in northern Germany, produces 270,000 tonnes of corrugated base paper, where sustainability plays a central role. The main products include testliner, flute paper, and flexliner in various grammages made from recycled wastepaper.