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Business News Wales
21 hours ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Investing in Skills is Investing in Wales' Future
In a world where industries are evolving rapidly and technology continues to reshape how we live, learn and work, the most valuable asset we have in Wales is our people. As Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, I understand how access to the right training at the right time can strengthen businesses, improve job prospects, and support a more resilient economy. I have a very personal insight into how we train the next generation of workers. I am a time-served engineer who trained and worked in advanced manufacturing, and I will always bring this experience to the table when looking at how we support learners and employers. The Flexible Skills Programme is one of the Welsh Government's most effective tools for supporting that ambition. Employers can access up to 50% of the accredited training costs, up to a maximum of £50,000 per application. From digital and cyber skills to engineering, and green technologies, and more, the programme gives Welsh businesses the support and flexibility to choose training that helps them upskill staff, boost retention, and adapt and grow in an ever-changing landscape. We know that these needs are pressing. In early 2025, the British Chambers of Commerce found that one in five firms had reduced their training budgets, citing financial pressures and competing priorities as challenges. These trends are particularly concerning for SMEs, which often face the greatest barriers to upskilling their workforce. By funding up to 50% of the accredited training costs, the Flexible Skills Programme helps ease the financial pressures and unlock new commercial opportunities. For SMEs in particular, this support can be transformative. Over the past two years, the programme has supported more than 8,000 training grants. With increased investment – from £1.3m to over £7.5million this year – even more individuals and businesses will be able to benefit, especially in skill areas that are critical to Wales' future economy and Net Zero goals. And while many Welsh organisations are increasing their focus on green technologies, 45% report lacking the confidence and skills to implement them effectively. This presents a clear opportunity for the Flexible Skills Programme to bridge the gap and equip our workforce with those critical skills. By developing a more capable workforce, businesses can increase productivity, improve efficiency, and boost staff confidence. In turn, this opens up new opportunities for innovation, service development, and market expansion. Broadening your team's capabilities will ensure both your staff and your business are equipped to meet the demands of tomorrow's economy. We've already seen this in action across Wales. Bisley, a Newport-based manufacturer long known for its steel storage solutions, has used the Flexible Skills Programme to support its expansion into wood furniture and digital design. The funding helped upskill staff in new technical areas, boosting agility, leadership, and productivity. With support from Business Wales, Bisley has adapted to changing customer needs, retained talent, and positioned itself for growth. It's a strong example of how investing in people can drive innovation and long-term success. The support also ensures that employees are not left behind as industries evolve. Whether someone is looking to move into a new role, take on more responsibility, or simply stay current in their field of work, having the opportunity to reskill or upskill is crucial. We want to create a workforce that is ready for the future and give businesses the tools they need to help people shape their careers. The Flexible Skills Programme is helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Welsh economy. It addresses the skills gap in our current workforce and supports both businesses and employees to thrive. If you're an employer in Wales looking to strengthen your team, I encourage you to explore what the Flexible Skills Programme can offer. It is a smart investment in your people, your business, and the future of the Welsh economy. Search 'Business Wales Flexible Skills Programme' to find out more.
MTV Lebanon
a day ago
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
27 Jun 2025 16:58 PM PM Nawaf Salam chairs Cabinet session at Grand Serail
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is currently chairing a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers of Finance Yassin Jaber, Culture Ghassan Salameh, Defense Michel Menassa, Energy Joe Saddi, Tourism Laura Khazen Lahoud, Social Affairs Hanin Al Sayed, Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji, Economy, and Trade Amer Bisat, the Displaced and Information Technology Affairs Kamal Shehadeh, Interior Ahmad Hajjar, Justice Adel Nassar, Telecommunications Charles Hajj, Youth and Sports Nora Bayrakdarian, Education Rima Karami, Industry Joe Issa El Khoury, Administrative Development Affairs Fadi Makki, Labor Mohammad Haidar, Public Works Fayez Rassamny, Agriculture Nizar Hani, Information Paul Morcos, Environment Tamara Al-Zein, and Public HealthRakan Nassereldin. Also present are the Director-General of the Lebanese presidency Dr. Antoine Choucair, and the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Judge Mahmoud Makkieh.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"The Social Network 2" in Works
Yara Sameh After teasing a potential sequel to his Oscar-winning drama "The Social Network" for years, Aaron Sorkin seems to have found an angle to tackle for his follow-up film. Sources tell Deadline that Sorkin has been tapped to direct "The Social Network Part II" for Sony Pictures. Insiders say that while it's being called part two, it's not a straight sequel but rather a follow-up to the original movie that explored the origins of what would become the world's biggest social media platform. Jesse Eisenberg starred as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Network,' but casting has yet to be announced for the sequel. Part 2 is in development with Todd Black, Peter Rice, Sorkin, and Stuart Besser producing. Sorkin's original screenplay for the new movie explores the story behind the Wall Street Journal's "The Facebook Files" by Jeff Horowitz, an explosive series of articles published in October 2021 that exposed the inner workings of — and multiple harms caused by — the world's largest social network. Released in 2010 by Sony Pictures and based on Ben Mezrich's "The Accidental Millionaires", "The Social Network" was a huge hit with audiences and critics and earned $226 million at the global box office. The pic had also been nominated for eight Oscars including Best Picture, the film won three, including Sorkin for Best Adapted Screenplay. Since its release, Sorkin has noted on several occasions his interest in doing a follow-up, but he couldn't find the right angle. Following the events of January 6, 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was attacked, Sorkin found his new inspiration. The filmmaker in an interview last year said that he believed Facebook played a part. Sources stress that the new film isn't a 'January 6' movie" and will focus on "not just on the 2020 election but also Facebook's effect on teens, preteens, violence, and countries outside the U.S." Although the original was directed by David Fincher, Sorkin will take on directing duties for this pic having sharpened his skills since the original Social Network came out. His recent directing credits include "Molly's Game", "The Trial of the Chicago 7", and "Being the Ricardos." read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Emily in Paris" Star Thalia Besson Returns for Season 5
Yara Sameh Thalia Besson, who played deceitful antagonist Geneviève in Season 4 of Netflix's hit romantic comedy series 'Emily in Paris,' is back for Season 5, which is currently filming in Paris. Besson, the daughter of French director Luc Besson, is joining the key recurring cast, notably Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who plays Emily's nonchalant boss Sylvie, Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and Ashley Park, who stars as Emily's best friend, Mindy Chen. Season 5 also features the return of Emily Cooper's new Italian love interest, Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), and her one-and-off partners, the sexy French chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and dashing Brit Alfie (Lucien Laviscount). A source says another male character will join the show this season. Geneviève is the second 'villain' from 'Emily in Paris,' following Camille, Gabriel's French partner who was played by Camille Razat in the first four seasons of the show. The American-French stepdaughter of Sylvie, Geneviève, is born out of wedlock. Geneviève is an NYU grad who moved to Paris in Season 4 and got hired at Agence Grateau, where Emily gracefully took her under her wing. However, Geneviève isn't as innocent as she appears to be, and she soon starts to attempt to steal her clients and seduce Emily's boyfriend, Gabriel. The latter ultimately turns down Geneviève and tries to win Emily back after learning that she's moved to Italy. Season 4 wraps with a cliffhanger as Gabriel surprises Emily by showing up on the doorsteps of her new flat in Rome. Season 5 launched filming last month in Rome and returned to the French capital several weeks ago. The story picks up days after Season 4 ends, as Emily settles into her apartment in Rome to run Agence Grateau's Italian office and spend time with Marcello, the charming and confident heir of a family-owned cashmere company. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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a day ago
- Entertainment
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Amr Diab Reveals Title, Cover Art, First Taste of New Album
Yara Sameh "El Hadaba' Amr Diab has announced that his long-awaited album will be titled "Ebtadena". Diab announced the news social media along with sharing the cover art and first tase of his upcoming record. In the new album, the acclaimed singer collaborates with a large number of poets and composers, including Amr Mostafa, Bahaa El Din Mohamed, Ayman Bahgat Kamar, Tamer Hussein, and Aziz Al-Shafi'i. In December 2023, Diab released his last album "Makanak". The record contains 12 songs bearing surprises that represent major progress in Egyptian and Arab music. In the album, he collaborated with a large number of poets and composers including Bahaa El Din Mohamed, Ayman Bahgat Kamar, Tamer Hussein, mahraganat songwriter Mustafa Hadouta, Aziz Al-Shafi'i, Mohamed Yahya, and Islam Zaki. "Makanak" represents the return of Diab to album-making after releasing his last album, 'Ya Ana Ya La' back in 2021. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
