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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QNB Turkiye wins silver at Kristal Elma Awards for innovative rebranding campaign
Tribune News Network Doha QNB Turkiye has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award at the Kristal Elma Awards, Türkiye's leading creative advertising competition, for its rebranding campaign titled 'Herkes QNB'ye Geçiyor' ('Everyone is Switching to QNB'). The campaign, which marked a significant milestone in QNB Turkiye's brand transformation journey, was recognised in the Integrated Banking category. Organised by the Advertising Foundation of Turkiye since 1989, the Kristal Elma Awards celebrate excellence in marketing communications and stand as one of the most respected platforms for creative achievements in the country. 'This recognition is a proud moment for all of us at QNB Turkiye. It reflects the tireless work, passion, and creativity that went into building a campaign that resonates deeply with our audience,' QNB Turkiye Chief Executive Officer Omur Tan said. QNB Group Communication Senior Executive Vice President Heba Al Tamimi said, 'This award highlights the strength of our brand transformation strategy in Türkiye and our commitment to delivering meaningful, customer-centric communications. It's a proud moment for the entire QNB family.' The award-winning campaign has significantly reinforced QNB's positioning in the Turkish banking market, further supporting the Group's global vision. QNB Group is one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and among the most valuable banking brands. Operating in over 28 countries across three continents, QNB Group offers innovative, customer-focused financial services through a workforce of more than 31,000 professionals.


Powys County Times
08-07-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Llandrindod Wells school wins Welsh language award
A Llandrindod Wells primary school has earned a prestigious Welsh language award. Franksbridge CP School has been recognised with the Cymraeg Campus Silver Award for its commitment to promoting the Welsh language in daily school life and the wider community. The award reflects the school's efforts to celebrate Welsh identity, foster a strong Welsh ethos, and encourage the use of Welsh throughout the school day. Mrs Wilkie, headteacher at Franksbridge CP School, said: "We are delighted to have achieved the prestigious Gwobr Arian award in recognition of our whole-school commitments to celebrating and developing the use of Welsh in our school and its community. "Our journey to Gwobr Arian (Silver Award) has been very rewarding and I am proud of the effort and enthusiasm of all members of our school. "I have been extremely impressed by the way in which our Criw Cymraeg pupils have shown leadership and dedication to school improvement. "Our sights are now set on working towards the Gold Award (Gwobr Aur)."


Mid East Info
03-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
UAE's Top Employers Honoured at Employee Happiness Awards 2025 — Culture Over Perks, Say Winners - Middle East Business News and Information
The 2025 Employee Happiness Awards set the stage for a powerful celebration of workplace excellence, with 75% of the UAE's Top Employers stealing the spotlight for their exceptional work culture June 03, Dubai, UAE: The third edition of the Employee Happiness Awards was held last week at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, honouring companies across the UAE that have built thoughtful, reliable frameworks to support employee well-being, culture, leadership, and inclusion. Hosted by Eventyst Global, this year's awards drew the strongest response yet, with more than 380 entries submitted across 26 distinct categories. The audience featured major employers from sectors such as aviation, banking, logistics, retail, and real estate. Among the standout winners were Deloitte & Touche, honoured for HR Team of the Year ; Etihad Airways, for Best Employee Wellness Initiative ; DHL Global Forwarding, for Best Women-in-Leadership ; Bacardi, for Best Diversity and Inclusion Program ; and Emirates NBD, for Best Community Impact Initiative . Emirates Islamic won the Gold Award for Best Employee Driven Business Change . 'For us at EI, creating a positive and supportive environment isn't just part of the job; it's something we genuinely care about,' said Farida, Chief Human Resources Officer. 'We empower our employees to reach their full potential, we support our women at the workplace and value diversity. We always look at ways to transform our processes.' Xworks won the Silver Award for Best Company to Work For – Small , for its deeply collaborative and people-led approach. 'Xworks' journey from nomination to becoming a finalist for the Employee Happiness Award has been both inspiring and validating,' said Soren Kraen, Owner & Executive Director. 'It reflects a true team effort and stands as a testament to the collaborative, people-first culture we've built together.' Balmer Lawrie UAE LLC won the Gold Award for Best Retention Initiatives , for its long-standing focus on employee loyalty and workplace longevity. 'We are proud to share that Balmer Lawrie UAE LLC has been honored with the Gold Award for Best Retention Initiatives at the Employee Happiness Awards 2025,' said Francis Jerome, VP (HR). 'This recognition is a testament to our enduring commitment to people-first practices. With a 48-year legacy in the UAE as a joint venture between the Govt of India and the Ruling Royal Family, Balmer Lawrie UAE LLC has always prioritized creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Today, 45% of our workforce has been with us for over a decade — a reflection of the culture we've built together. Our sincere thanks to the Employee Happiness Awards committee, Plan3 Media, and all our stakeholders for their continued support and recognition.' Ricci Di Napoli won the Silver Award for Best Employee Driven Business Change , recognising its commitment to employee-led transformation. 'Winning the Silver Award is a proud moment for Ricci Di Napoli,' said Kamal Al Najjar, CEO. 'It shows our commitment to building a workplace where innovation, employee well-being, and strong performance grow together. This recognition is a result of our team's dedication, which continues to shape our company and raise standards across the region.' Looking back at the evening, Jatin Deepchandani, Founder and CEO of Plan3Media, said, 'This year, we weren't looking for fancy perks or buzzwords. We were looking for purpose. For companies that have moved beyond casual Fridays and Sports Day posters and are actually building workplaces where culture is intentional, and leadership is real. And that's exactly what many of this year's winners showed us.' The Employee Happiness Awards will now expand to new markets – with upcoming editions planned in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Malaysia – continuing with the same jury-led, evidence-driven process that puts substance ahead of optics. About Plan3Media Event Management Plan3Media (P3M) is a unique event and media company that conceptualises original event ideas and transforms the ideas into thriving, intellectual event properties through seamless end-to-end execution. Founded in 2015, P3M focuses primarily on international business conferences, awards, seminars, and community events. For more information or interviews, please contact: Your Wordsmiths – Content & PR Neha Kaul 0504507068 neha@


Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Valneva Scotland earns prestigious global health and safety award
Scotland's largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland Ltd, based in Livingston, has been awarded a Gold Award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - one of the most prestigious international recognitions of workplace safety excellence. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland's largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland Ltd, based in Livingston, has been awarded a Gold Award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - one of the most prestigious international recognitions of workplace safety excellence. This significant achievement marks the second consecutive year that Valneva Scotland has been recognised by RoSPA for its outstanding commitment to health and safety, having received the Silver Award in 2024. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad RoSPA's Health and Safety Awards attract nearly 2,000 entries each year from over 50 countries, making it the world's longest running and most widely respected health and safety awards programme. Gold Award winners are recognised for achieving exceptionally high standards, with robust health and safety management systems, strong safety culture, and very low levels of incidents and risk. Paulina Meducka, Senior Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, and Kathleen Haddow, OHSE Manager at Valneva Scotland This accolade reflects Valneva Scotland's unwavering dedication to excellence, setting a benchmark in the life sciences sector and beyond. Greig Rooney, Managing Director at Valneva Scotland Ltd said: 'Being recognised as a leader in health and safety for the second year running highlights the consistent, priority focus we place on creating a safe working environment across our entire operation. Protecting the wellbeing of our team is not only vital in reducing risk and harm, but also essential in ensuring we can continue to produce vaccines that protect people from preventable diseases. 'This recognition is a testament to the commitment of our team of highly skilled professionals who are truly at the heart of everything we do. I want to thank our Health and Safety team, and indeed everyone at Valneva Scotland, for their outstanding dedication and diligence in maintaining the highest standards every single day.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Valneva colleagues Kathleen Haddow and Paulina Meducka accepted the prestigious 2025 RoSPA Gold Award during a ceremony held in London in June 2025. Kathleen Haddow, OHSE Manager, said:'It's incredibly rewarding to see Valneva Scotland recognised as a gold-standard leader in health and safety by this globally recognised organisation. The application process is extremely rigorous, so to not only maintain the high standards we achieved last year but build on them to secure gold is a real testament to the dedication and commitment the whole site demonstrates every single day in keeping each other safe. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and grateful to all those who have contributed to making safety a core value in our day-to-day operations.'


GMA Network
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'24 Oras' special reports on POGO win silver at US International Awards
GMA Integrated News' flagship program "24 Oras" has been honored with a Silver Award at the prestigious US International Awards for its in-depth and comprehensive reporting on the impact of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country. According to Sandra Aguinaldo's report on "24 Oras," Thursday, the winning reports were recognized in the "Documentaries & Reports - Social Issues" category. The special reports, which aired in December and January, delved into the dark and bloody world of POGO and exposed issues ranging from syndicates involved in various forms of fraud to human trafficking incidents and even cases of torture. In addition to "24 Oras," "Unang Balita" was also recognized as a finalist in the "Documentaries & Reports - Environment, Ecology & Sustainability" category for its report titled "Pinsala ng El Niño." The US International Awards celebrate the finest branded video productions and documentaries from around the globe. In 2015, it also awarded "24 Oras" a Silver Screen Award for its special coverage of Typhoon Mario. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News