DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 21. June 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMOORE, a global leader in atomization technology, displayed its groundbreaking disposable solution, ‘Power Alpha’, at the World Vape Show 2023 in Dubai (June 21st – 23rd). Just a few months ago, Power Alpha debuted at the TPE 2023 in Las Vegas, where it garnered widespread attention and praise for its unprecedented features and advanced technology. This time in Dubai, Power Alpha again overwhelmed company leaders, distributors, and dealers in the vaping industry with its four transformative features: no charge, no burn, no fade, and super convenience.

Power Alpha is charge-free solution for large-puff disposable devices that solves issues faced by disposable vape users, including a short battery life, charging inconvenience, and fading flavor and burn taste after recharging. These unique features of Power Alpha have fueled the market success of some major players in the vaping ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- La Présidence de la République du Congo est fière d'annoncer le lancement de ses deux nouveaux sites web presidence.cg et dsn.cg Il s’agit d’une avancée numérique moderne qui renforce la transparence et la communication entre l’exécutif et les Congolais. Ces sites, reflètent l'engagement du Président et de son administration en faveur de la modernisation et l'accès à l'information publique. La mise en place de ces deux plateformes s'inscrit dans le cadre des efforts continus du Président et du gouvernement pour renforcer la transparence et l'accessibilité de l'information gouvernementale. Il témoigne de leur engagement pour la modernisation des outils de communication et la promotion de l'innovation technologique au service du développement de la Républiqu ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, 21. June 2023 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the appointment of Chris Suh as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Suh, who succeeds longstanding Visa CFO Vasant Prabhu, will serve as CFO Designate from July 10 until August 1, when he will assume full responsibility for the role. As previously announced, Prabhu will depart the Company on Sept. 30, 2023, after assisting in a smooth transition.

Suh joins Visa from Electronic Arts (EA), where he held the role of Chief Financial Officer. He will report to Visa Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney and sit on the Company’s global leadership team. Suh will be responsible for Visa’s financial strategies, planning and reporting, in addition to all finance operations and investor relations.

Prior to EA, Suh was the Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Cloud + AI group at Microsoft, where he oversaw the rapid growth and transformation ... Read more »

PORTLAND, Ore
Zimmer elevated from COO as Paul Tonnesen transitions to Board Advisor

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oregon Tool, a global leader in precision cutting tools for the forestry, lawn and garden; farming, ranching and agriculture; and concrete cutting and finishing industries, announced today that current Chief Operating Officer Elliot Zimmer will be promoted to CEO.

Zimmer will succeed Paul Tonnesen, who is stepping down to care for his elderly parents. Tonnesen will serve as an advisor to the company’s board going forward.

Zimmer started as Oregon Tool’s COO in 2022 and brings more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of leadership roles at Lennox International, Dr. Pepper Snapple, McKinsey & Company, and in the United States Army. He has a BS in Systems Engineering from West Point and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

“Oregon Tool has industry leading products, assets, and customers around the world,” ... Read more »

TEL AVIV, Israel - Tuesday, 20. June 2023 AETOSWire

Award is a First for ThetaRay in Africa Where the Company Has Grown 3x in 2023 Alone, Powered by Deals in the Remittance and Cross-Border Payments Industries

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology announced today that it has been awarded the “Best in Class Compliance Solution Award” at the RemTECH Awards 2023, part of the United Nations-led Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID). The award recognizes the innovative and impactful contributions made by individuals and organizations in the remittances, investment, and development space.

“We commend ThetaRay on the vision behind its AI technology, enabling the growing number of payment service providers to facilitate low-cost cross-border payments and remittances, helping to bring billions of people better access to the world economy,” said Hugo Cuevas-Mohr, ... Read more »

CANNES, France - Wednesday, 21. June 2023 AETOSWire

AKQA has been awarded the Cannes Lions Digital Craft Grand Prix for Nike’s Never Done Evolving and Gold Lion for Congresso’s em Foco’s Transparency Card at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- To commemorate Serena William’s 27th and final year as a professional athlete, Nike and AKQA harnessed the power of AI and advanced machine learning to create Never Done Evolving, displaying Serena’s evolution of championship like never before. Pitted against her former self, the final gameplay of Serena 1999 vs. Serena 2017 was broadcasted to the public via a YouTube livestream, reaching over 1.69 million of Nike’s subscribers.

Winning a Gold Lion for Congresso's em Foco’s Transparency Card underscores the importance of work that addresses vital societal issues.

Every year, Brazil loses about $40 billion to corrupt political ... Read more »

Rapid, On-the-Go Disinfection - Kills C. difficile Spores in Only 20 Seconds

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a leading manufacturer of advanced UV-C air and surface disinfection technology, will introduce the new UVDI-GO™ UV LED Surface Sanitizer, designed for rapid, on-the-go disinfection of high-touch, shared surfaces and equipment, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida, June 26-28. The UVDI-GO™ provides 99.99% inactivation of common healthcare microorganisms in 20 seconds or less, portability and surface safety, enabling healthcare professionals to quickly disinfect shared surfaces as they work.

 
“There is clear evidence regarding the presence of high-risk microorganisms, such as C. difficile spores and MRSA, on high-touch, shared surfaces and equipment in the healthcare environment,”1 stated Dr. Ashish Mathur, Vice Presid ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21, June 2023:

Dubai Culture: Dubai has firmly established itself as the global leader in attracting Foreign Direct Investment projects within the cultural and creative industries. The emirate's just-announced accomplishment of 451 new projects in 2022 has propelled its position as the world's capital of the creative economy and created 12,368 new jobs.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 21. June 2023 AETOSWire Print 

 

Effiya by Sutra, a top-notch provider of AI-enabled solutions, showcased its next generation AI capabilities in combatting financial crimes in the recently concluded Techno Meet organized by Foreign Exchange & Remittance Group (FERG) in Shangri-La Dubai on 14th June 2023. Effiya showcased how customer risk assessment, transaction monitoring and case management can be more effective and efficient by adopting effective machine learning embedded smart solutions. The event was a platform for industry experts, professionals, and enthusiasts, where they pondered over the latest technology innovations and explore how it can be leveraged to drive innovation, better business decision-making, and improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.

 

Jigar Shah, Director at Effiya Technologies presented during the event on the ways compliance departments can l ... Read more »

NAIROBI, Kenya - Wednesday, 21. June 2023

· Minister also meets with former Global High Schools category winner and CEO of Mazi Mobility

· Supported by the UAE’s pioneering award, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, M-KOPA is on track to reach 4 million underbanked consumers in sub-Saharan Africa by this year

 

During a visit to M-KOPA, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, COP28 President-Designate and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, highlighted the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating technologies that create lasting positive change in vulnerable and remote communities, while helping to meet our climate ambitions and keep 1.5C within reach.

 

M-KOPA, one of the fastest growing companies in Africa, is one of 106 past winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering award that recognises groundbreaking contributi ... Read more »

Bangkok, Thailand - Wednesday, 21. June 2023

Central World, the largest shopping center in Asia, is a must-visit destination for Middle Eastern shoppers seeking the best shopping, dining, and entertainment experience in the heart of Bangkok. With over 500 shops, including flagship stores of prominent brands and exclusive stores found only in Thailand, Central World offers a wide selection of international and local brands. From the latest fashion trends to sports equipment, electronics, and beauty products, Central World caters to diverse shopping preferences. Some of the favored brands include Adidas, Bershka, Birkenstock, Calvin Klein, CASETiFY, Cath Kidston, Coach, Fred Perry, H&M, Jaspal, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Nike, Pandora, Sephora, Swarovski, Victoria's Secret, Zara, and many more. Additionally, travelers can marvel at the breathtaking architectural design of the Apple Store at Central World, ranked as one of the most beautiful Apple Sto ... Read more »

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Wednesday, 21. June 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has reached the milestone of manufacturing and shipping one million workstations and servers from its first purpose built in-house manufacturing facility in Europe, just over one year after it opened its doors in Budapest, Hungary.

After 10 months of construction during the pandemic, the facility opened in June 2022 to support customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with their requirements for server infrastructure, storage systems and high-end PC workstations. As of June 2023, the facility has provided solutions to more than 1,000 customers in 69 countries and seen the scale and speed of operations accelerate over the past year. Over 180 customers have visited the site, enabling deeper collaboration, transparency and understanding with Lenovo customers across the EMEA region.

Szabolcs Zolyomi, Factory Site Leader at Lenovo, commented: &ldqu ... Read more »

BARCELONA, Spain - Wednesday, 21. June 2023 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The international pharmaceutical company Ferrer has announced the extension of its phase III clinical trial ADORE (ALS trial with Daily ORal Edaravone), with FNP122 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ADOREXT study offers the possibility of receiving FNP-122 to all ADORE participants that complete the full study period. Patients who stopped treatment (for other than safety reasons) but completed the study period will be also invited to participate in ADOREXT. All participants will remain in active treatment.

The extension will allow further evaluation of the long-term safety of the daily oral formulation of edaravone (FNP122) for patients with ALS, a disease for which treatment is still an unmet need. Since its inception, the ADORE study has aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of edaravone (FNP122), in addition to establishing its ability to prolong the survival of peop ... Read more »

Saxo Bank, which offers online trading platforms, investing, and wealth management solutions, announces a new milestone as it passes 1 million clients, showcasing that more people are starting to take control of their own investments. This milestone comes shortly after the recent news that its client assets globally have crossed the USD 100 billion mark.

In a world where more and more individuals are choosing to take active control of their wealth and investments, Saxo Bank is thrilled to announce its latest milestone: supporting over 1 million clients. This achievement reflects the global trend towards people taking greater control of their savings and the rising use of digital platforms. This milestone follows the recent news that Saxo Bank's client assets have crossed the mark of USD 100 billion.

Both milestones demonstrate the trust and support from Saxo Bank’s clients and partners as the company saw steady growth in the number of clients and assets in ... Read more »