Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 28. November 2023

AI71 is built on globally ranked Falcon Generative AI Model
New Company to foray into multi-domain AI advancements, with initial focus on Medical, Educational, Legal sectors
 

In an era of rapid advancements across artificial intelligence (AI), Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is making yet another bold stride with the launch of its new AI company, AI71. The entity builds on the Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Falcon generative AI models and will focus on multi-domain specializations while offering unprecedented AI data control options for companies and countries looking to self-host for greater privacy.

The new AI powerhouse was launched by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, in the presence of several ministers and representatives of leading multinat ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 28. November 2023

• High-integrity voluntary carbon markets are critical to increase flow of private sector climate finance.
• VCMI releases ‘Carbon Integrity’ Claims Branding and Monitoring, Reporting and Assurance (MRA) Framework; enables companies to make high-integrity claims about their use of carbon credits.
• A ‘beta’ version of a ‘Scope 3 Flexibility’ Claim will increase climate action and unlock finance through VCMs.
• 2024 roadmap establishes a collaborative work program to beta test the new claim.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) has today released additional guidance for its Claims Code of Practice (Claims Code), enabling companies to make claims about their use of high-quality carbon credits.

This guidance includes a Mo ... Read more »

ZAPI GROUP Drives Discussions on Achieving an All-Electric Reality with Industry Experts and Futurist Stefan Hyttfors

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in vehicle electrification, announced the 2024 dates of its Future of Electrification virtual conference taking place on February 7-8, 2024. Following the success of the first two years, the conference will bring together industry leaders and experts in industrial and commercial vehicle electrification to discuss the practical steps to achieve an all-electric reality.

Presented by ZAPI GROUP, an electrification leader since 1975, the conference will provide insights into the latest technology, industry trends, and geopolitical and regulatory factors driving the electrification revolution. With the consumer automotive market-leading electric adoption, the event’s focus will facilitate conversations showcasing the practical path to electrification for industrial and commercial vehicles an ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 28. November 2023

QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct-selling company, announced the launch of the Embracelet collection under its luxury Swiss watch and jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer. The new Bernhard H Mayer Embracelet collection is a line of exquisite bracelets designed to celebrate each unique chapter in the unfolding story of your life.

The collection’s elegant gold-and-gem encrusted bracelets embody a modern approach to classic and timeless designs that showcase Bernhard H. Mayer’s tradition of precision and craftsmanship perfected over more than 150 years.

Reflecting QNET’s impressive portfolio of products engineered to empower people to take charge of their life, each piece in the Embracelet collection is carefully designed to create a stunning look on its own. But they can also be mixed and matched to allow the wearer’s personalised aesthetic to shine through.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) (“Kenvue”), the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, today announced the company’s participation in Morgan Stanley’s Global Consumer & Retail Conference, in New York. Chief Executive Officer and Director, Thibaut Mongon, and Chief Financial Officer, Paul Ruh, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the session will be available at https://investors.kenvue.com and a replay will be available on the website following the event.

About Kenvue

Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena® and Tylenol®, are science-backed and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world. At Kenv ... Read more »

DENVER - Monday, 27. November 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newmont Corporation (Newmont or the Company) announced today, in connection with its acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited, the commencement of offers to exchange (each, an “Exchange Offer” and, collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding notes (the “Existing Newcrest Notes”) issued by Newcrest Finance Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont (“Newcrest Finance” and, together with Newmont, the “Issuers”), for (1) up to $1.65 billion aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Issuers (the “New Newmont Notes”) and (2) cash, in each case, as set forth in the table below.

The following table sets forth the Exchange Consideration, the Early Tender Premium and the Total Exchange Consideration for each series of Existing Newcrest Notes:

In conjunction with the Exchange Offers, the Issuers are soliciti ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 28. November 2023 AETOSWire Print 

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated its seventh representative office on the African continent in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the chamber’s 28th international office worldwide will further strengthen the economic and trade ties between Dubai and Africa.

The office was inaugurated during the chamber’s ‘New Horizons’ trade mission to West Africa, which saw a delegation of 15 Dubai-based companies participate in specially arranged business forums in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire to learn more about the local business landscapes and explore partnership opportunities. The two events attracted more than 450 attendees and around 365 bilateral business meetings were arranged betwe ... Read more »

ValueMentor, a stalwart in the cybersecurity domain, recently concluded a two-day extravaganza, the ValueMentor Annual Awards 2023, in Dubai, marking a majestic celebration of their nine years of unparalleled achievements in the realms of cybersecurity and data privacy.

Stepping into the 10th Year of Relentless Cyber Security Service in UAE

The event commenced with a recounting of the illustrious journey from the inception of ValueMentor almost a decade ago. Binoy Koonammavu, the visionary Founder, spearheaded this journey, identifying and addressing gaps in cybersecurity consulting services. Over this period ValueMentor has successfully delivered cybersecurity solutions, addressing more than 2500 types of cyber threats and vulnerabilitie ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, announces the appointment of Stephen Kruger as its Chief Technology and Product Officer.

Stephen will be responsible for implementing inDrive’s technology and product development strategies as the company continues to expand into new geographies and business verticals. inDrive has built out its platform with geography-specific freight and courier offerings, as well as handyman services, in addition to its core ride-hailing business. The combined technology and product team is tasked with continuing to scale inDrive’s platform, implementing new product features to support growth and further diversification of the business.

Welcoming Stephen to the team, inDrive founder and CEO Arsen Tomsky said: "Stephen's remarkable background in technology leadership aligns seamlessly with our vision for inDrive's future. His proven ability to drive organizational change and innovation ... Read more »