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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller
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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller

Abu Dhabi-based creator of immersive destinations and experiences Miral has partnered with Emirates Foundation, a charity set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for a series of specialised employee training workshops that are part of the charity’s national emergency response volunteer programme, “SANID”. Part of Miral’s ongoing partnership with Emirates Foundation, the workshops will enable employees across the Group to enhance their skills in crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. The initiative delivers upon Miral’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes skills development and educational programmes for employees, while aligning with the ‘SANID’ Programme goals to build dedicated teams of volunteers who are well-prepared t...
Grand Strand surf competition honors former lifeguard, raises money for higher education
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Grand Strand surf competition honors former lifeguard, raises money for higher education

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - An annual surf competition made some big waves in the Grand Strand this weekend.The 23rd annual Guy Daniels Memorial Surf Off had surfers like Olen Powalie catching waves for a cause.“Surfing is just a lot more fun when everyone else is having fun and the contest kind of does that for you,” said Powalie.Powalie said this year was his tenth competition in honor of Daniels, a former Surfside Beach surfer and lifeguard.“Just doing it for him and having a good time. Spreading the love of surfing,” he said.The competition brings together hundreds of folks along the Grand Strand honoring Daniels as well as teaching youth the importance of maintaining a clean beach.Family and friends said Daniels passed away from a heart attack while jogging on the beach in college in...