Things you need to know about Prince2 Courses

Which courses are involved in Prince2 Certification? Those who are planning to be Prince2 certified needs to understand the dos and don’ts of different courses involved in this certification. This article may clear your mind about different courses for clearing the certification:

Types of courses:

Prince2 course values were defined initially in 2009, after that they were updated many times. The current outline being followed is from update 2017. It was functional from the start of 2018. For other languages, the 2009 version is still applicable, but for English, the outline will be followed as of 2017. One must choose the content from the recent update in English.

Prince2 2017 version explained:

The changes were done due to the unbalanced activities in project management industry which were not covered by Prince2. These were implemented in Foundation and Practitioner exams both. Modifications occurred are:

• Updated guidelines for the course

•  Project management techniques were refined, seven core principles were not changed.

• Classifications, which were much needed were done in that version. Every industry was specified accordingly

•  Integration of Prince2 foundation and Prince2 Practitioner with respect to themes and principles

• Improvement of customization methods by including parallel distributed simulation examples.

• 2017 version is the key to managing projects, one can consult the manual for live examples regarding every industry.

• Generic methodologies were fine, the update was needed to differentiate minor details in projects.

• This version gives special importance to the members of Foundation and Practitioner level. The reason is to keep them up to date by the changing tools and technologies day to day. This also helps them to flourish their skills and practices.

Prince2 certification in Dubai is being implemented on the most advanced level. There are professionals from all over the world who are sharing their best experiences in the industry. The demand for more such professionals is also open.

Easy way to extend visa in UAE

If you were in UAE for any reason and your visa is getting expired but the work is not over yet, you have no need to worry at all. Ministry of foreign affairs has made easy visa extension for all foreigners. This process in UAE is called as the airport to airport visa change. There are multiple options involved in the process:

Same day Dubai visa change by flight:

To stay in Dubai you need to extend your visa and Dubai immigration authorities has made it compulsory for tourist to exit the country for the renewal process. A2A Dubai Visa change can be done by entering the airport boarding side meanwhile, your visa for Dubai could be extended as you will be officially out of UAE. This process can take up to a day of time. You just have to wait at the airport while the visa is being renewed. Requirements for the process are:

• The Return ticket from nearby GCC country
• New UAE Visa

The price for Dubai visa renewal fee starts from 600 AED for 30 days to 1600 AED for 90 days depending on your nationality.

Visa change by Bus:

Visa can be renewed by bus. Oman is the most suitable option for those who wish to do change visa by bus. For this process, first of all, visa for Oman is applied, on getting the visa the candidate will travel to Oman by bus. Meanwhile, a visa renewal application will be submitted at UAE embassy. As soon as the visa is extended one can return to UAE again.

It can take 2 to 3 working days for getting Oman’s visa, it is better that you apply a week before you UAE visa expiry. The requirements for visa change by bus are:

• Return ticket by bus
• UAE visa 30 or 90 days

People found it very difficult and expensive when they had to travel back to their homelands for this process, these are the most convenient ways to change visa.

Financing companies in UAE are allowed to do business according to the rules

According to the resolutions of Central Bank of the UAE, financing companies in UAE are allowed to do business according to the rules and regulations of Islamic Sharia. There are different financing activities available for finance companies:

·         For the consumption of numerous purposes, personal loans and advances to be extended.

·         For the favor of customers, relaxations shall be given in guarantees, credit openings, financing trade, and business.

·         Compensate with the investment of project or stock exchange matters.

The limit for bonds or certificate of deposit shall not increase the 7% of projects own capital. The total money paid by a finance company shall not be less than 35 Million AED.

Account receivable finance:

The capital on customer’s end recovered by companies is termed as receivable finance. The time passed after the amount was taken by customers effects the finance received by the company. This approach is used by the companies to recover their unreceived debts.

How it works:

Accounts receivables financing companies pay the client 70 to 90 percent (an agreed amount) of the amount as compared to the amount actually written on the invoices. Collecting the money from customers end is all their responsibility, you will be payed you remaining amount after subtracting the factoring fee from it.

The agreed amount varies from company to company and case to case. Account receivables pending on bigger organizations can be larger than the invoices owed by small companies. If the invoices are old, they worthless. Factoring companies offer bigger amounts in return if the money to be recovered easily. There may be many complications in the process of recovering causing a decrease in the amount received and the increase in the factoring fee.

Finance companies UAE:
 
For the ease of customers, financing has made easy in UAE. If you need funding for your business you would not have to wait so long or fill up the formalities. Just follow the simple procedure and keep your cash flowing again. This approach helps the businesses to earn more profits and repay the financing bodies as early as possible.

Useful Tips for first timers at Umrah

Going for Umrah is a blessing of Allah. One feels special and humble while going to perform Umrah. Thousands of people travel every day from all over the world to perform this holy obligation. Umrah visa from Sharjah is one easy job. Either you travel by bus or plane, after reaching the destination there are a few tips for those who are going to perform Umrah for the first time:

·         Adults can perform Umrah better as they got more energy than middle-aged or old people. The situation here is that a young couple of singles are a bit confused due to their first experience. But they should feel blessed at the home of Allah.

·         Ihram: when you leave from your home country, it is better to wear Ihram from the house or at the airport as Meeqat point passes when you are in the plane or bus towards Jeddah. Bring an extra Ihram too in case the one you wearing gets dirty.

·         It gets bright at Kaaba in summer, bring sunglasses if you are sensitive to light.

·         Carry a praying matt is good.

·         Food at the airport is expensive and limited, brings own food and beverages is a better option for the bus too.

Prepare for a few things:

·         You may have to offer funeral prayers a lot, prepare for it.

·         Hajar an Aswad can be kissed before Assar Azan easily, get in the queue.

·         For praying near Kaaba, offer sunnah inside and then go where people are performing tawaf.

Hotels for staying:

Umrah package from Sharjah by dubaiUmrah.com include a luxury stay at hotels. If you find any free time you can go for a meal at the nearby hotels. Zam Zam suites, Hilton etc contain shopping malls and multinational food brands like KFC, Hardees and Burger King.

Ladies can also have desired amenities on Umrah trip. The government of KSA has made special arrangements for ladies. Different floors are also available for separate praying.

ITIL Certification & ITIL Intermediate course

ITIL Intermediate course is the next stage after the ITIL Foundation certification. IT services are based on different modules and Intermediate course follows the service management in a modular approach. For an industry recognized qualification, you can choose as many intermediate modules as you want to, each stage in advance than the Foundation.

The modules are basically divided into two main categories in ITIL Intermediate: Lifecycle of Service and Service Capability. For a better combination of a technical and managerial set of skills, one can take both the courses. Although, taking singular modules and gaining expertise in it is also an option. Prior taking ITIL Intermediate modules you must have at least 2 years’ experience working in IT Service Management industry. Other than services, having IT concepts is also compulsory.

For completing the ITIL Certification you need to attend training, in which you will be guided with each module and its working criteria. The Learning Initiative provides guidance for ITIL service transition processes. It makes sure that the existing changes are well managed, new services are analyzed and legalized.

Moreover, the deployment of a project is according to the organizational rules and standards. For the improvement of decision-making processes, Intermediate course ensures the implementation of a moderate organizational set of activities.

There are a few reasons why you should choose The Learning Initiative for ITIL Certification:

•    Provides KHDA Qualified training
•    Allies are PMI and similar institutes
•    Passing ratio of students is almost 100%
•    Best PM training provider of 2017 & 2018 in MEA Business Awards
•    Leading training provider in project management 2018 – Corporate Excellence Awards
•    There is no compromise on quality, your investment will not be wasted.
•    Provides a fruitful experience indeed.

There are several other reasons for choosing ITIL Certification. Industry demand is one of the top reasons why we should be doing this certification.

Guidelines for Desert Safari Tours

Everyone who is visiting Dubai must try Desert Safari Tours. We are sure the memory you collect from here are worth sharing with your friends and family at home. Most of the things you enjoy while your stay in Dubai is somehow to some extent are available back home.

But Dubai Desert Safari Tours is one thing that is specific to the middle east. That is why it is highly recommended to spend a little amount of money to gather one of the best experiences of life.

Desert safari tours vary in time as there are multiple timings for arrival and departure offered by various tourism companies. Here let’s discuss the tours with evening plans first. After picking you from your desired location the 4x4 vehicle will move straight outside Dubai towards the desert safari. There will be numerous stops for photo sessions.

Dune bashing starts as the vehicle enters the desert which will feel quite like roller coaster only with much more live adventure. Camel farm is the first stop for desert safari tours where you can enjoy bouncing camel rides and sight the rare dessert plant and may be some animals too.

Sand skating is a must try for everyone, it feels like flowing through the air when slippery sand moves down your feet. Traditional Arab dresses are available along with falcons to click photos of this adventure. The sunset in the dessert is so natural and stunning, one can stare for a really long time.
After seeing sunset the next destination is campsite where you can relax a bit. On reaching campsite traditional Arab coffee is ready for you with a smooth and refreshing fragrance.
A number of entertainments at campsite includes:

•    The wide range of international dishes
•    Flavored sheesha
•    Fire show
•    Belly Dance
•    Tanura Dance
•    Henna tattoos

It is best when you go for Dubai Desert Safari Tours in groups even though one can go alone but in the group, you will feel more comfortable and enjoy more. The dressing should be casual and comfortable. Do not carry expensive goods with you there are chances or breaking or losing them.

Hassel free umrah packages from Dubai

Being a Muslim, everyone wishes to perform Hajj and Umrah at least once in a lifetime. From Dubai, there are several options for someone to perform Umrah.

Tourism companies in Dubai and other companies offer three days to a month plan for Umrah package. As a common human being, anyone would want to be easy and feel comfortable during this holly visit to Mecca and Medina. Even the cheapest Umrah packages from Dubai includes satisfactory standards of hospitality for pilgrims during Umrah.

Dubai being the neighbor of Saudi Arabia offers a wide range of Umrah plans for its residents. During Hajj and Ramadan which are of course the peak season, there are still some packages for pilgrims within their budget including suitable accommodation and facilities. One must do his vaccination before applying for an Umrah visa as it is a must to attach a valid document from a government hospital which states your medical fitness for the visa.

The cheapest umrah packages form Dubai includes Umrah by bus service in which pilgrim travel by bus from Dubai to Mecca. The rate starts from 500 AED, services at Mecca and Medina vary with rates. The bus that takes pilgrims from Dubai is fully equipped and comfortable. Special offers are given to those who come in groups to Umrah consultancy companies. Each company has its specified day of departure either once twice or thrice in a week and even on daily basis in peak season.

Documents required for Umrah:
There are some documents which are required from everyone willing to go for umrah:

•    Original passport with 7 months validity
•    UAE Residence visa with 3 months Validity
•    Two photos, passport size with white background.
•    If you are an employee you must provide NOC written in Arabic from the company
•    Medical Certificate from a government hospital

The visa processing time is approximately 2 to 3 working days.