Mallorca Commercial Real Estate wins the all-exclusive Diamond Award from Nakheel

 Mallorca chairman Fakhreddin Minooeifar outlined his strategic five-year growth plan for the region in the wake of the historic over half a billion dirhams land transaction

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Friday 1 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Dubai-based boutique real estate firm Mallorca Commercial Real Estate Advisory has been inducted into the prestigious Diamond Club by the world-leading property developer - Nakheel - for its outstanding contribution and stellar achievements in the regional property market.

The awards are recognized as one of the benchmarks for excellence in the regional property and real estate industry. The highly sought-after The Exclusive Diamond Award was presented to Mallorca Commercial Real Estate Advisory by Naaman Atallah, chief executive officer, Nakheel, and Rasha Hassan, chief commercial officer, Nakheel

The grand awards ceremony held at the newly opened Anantara resort at the World Island witnessed Mallorca founder and chairman, Fakhreddin Minooeifar accepting the award. With more than 20 years of experience as a top property expert, Fakhreddin has established himself as one of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals in the region.    

Over Half a Billion Dirhams Land Transaction

In 2021, Mallorca Commercial Real Estate Advisory made headlines after securing one of the biggest land transactions in Dubai history valued in excess of half a billion dirhams. In the context of a generally challenging market situation at the time, the move demonstrated the boutique commercial real estate specialists’ capability and credibility in the industry.

“The Exclusive Diamond Award by Nakheel on the back of sealing Dubai's most expensive land transaction reaffirms our position as a client-focused and excellence-driven company.  We aim to be the international benchmark for the region over the next five years and with a firm finger on the pulse we are now looking forward to Dubai becoming the epicenter of economic progress. We will continue to achieve such milestones in the real estate market while keeping clients’ interests at the center of our strategy,” said Fakhreddin.

20-Year Legacy

Mallorca, which has secured deals worth over US$3 billion in the past decade, was founded in 2002 by the Founder and chairman Fakhreddin, with a vision to fill the void for large volume transactions. Headquartered in Dubai, Mallorca has expanded its operations to Europe in 2019 with a base in Paris, France.

Today Mallorca commercial real estate advisory is established as a formidable player in the regional real estate industry renowned for providing highly personalized service in the acquisition, structuring, operating, and selling of commercial assets.

The firm explores its vast network of local and international property experts to link buyers directly with owners of opportunities not yet listed on the market. Fakhreddin disclosed that Mallorca Commercial real estate advisory currently holds on the books over 70 billion dirhams worth of properties from sellers.

Mallorca has also been recognized by the Dubai Land Department as leading experts in restructuring stalled projects. Mallorca successfully transformed a stopped government housing scheme into a striving 4 million square freehold residential community.

The exclusive Diamond Award is the latest in a series of awards previously received by the firm. In previous years Mallorca was awarded the title of Real Estate Company of the Year by the Luxury Network and Best commercial Real Estate Brokerage Initiative by the Dubai Land Department at the Gulf Real Estate Awards.

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Melwyn Abraham 

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UAE’s Dulsco Outsourcing Solutions partners with leading recruitment company in Egypt

 International Expansion aligned with current growth

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Friday 1 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

UAE-based Dulsco’s Outsourcing & Permanent Placement Solutions (OSS) division has signed a channel agreement with Target Recruitment & HR Solutions (Target HR), one of Egypt’s largest human resources companies, to facilitate the placement of candidates.

Dulsco is one of the leading providers for outsourced staffing solutions across the UAE and the Gulf region, while Target HR commands more than 50% of the HR outsourcing market in Egypt. Under the agreement, the two organisations will be able to outsource services on behalf of one another in their respective countries.

The endeavor holds myriad benefits for both companies, as well as for job seekers, including enabling the companies to establish a presence in untapped markets, allowing for the provision of outsourced staffing services across geographic regions, and sharing valuable insights into regional job seeking trends.

Commenting on the partnership, Tiago Costa, Chief Operating Officer – Outsourcing and Permanent Placement at Dulsco, said: “Our partnership with Target HR fortifies our strategy for international expansion and to supply customers with a diverse range of quality staffing solutions that best meet their requirements. We believe that the agreement offers tremendous potential for both parties to expand their reach. This is another solid step towards strengthening relationships and building a robust partner network.”  

Mohamed El Derwy, Chief Executive Officer at Target HR added: “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with Dulsco and to leverage their experience and longevity in the industry. With the sets of goals in common, Dulsco & Target will strive to work towards achieving the best results and provide tailored solutions for our clients through up-coming collaboration offerings. This partnership will pave the way for strategic and comprehensive solutions for our clients”

Together, the organizations will use their expertise and versatile HR offerings to deliver end-to-end staff management solutions across the UAE and Egypt.

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Micheline Macari

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“Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team” Ramadan Campaign Kicks Off Today!

 Tokyo, Japan -Friday 1 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will celebrate Ramadan with special in-game campaigns starting today, Friday, April 1.

Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team has been available worldwide since December 2017 and is enjoyed by many players all over the world. The game holds events and campaigns to celebrate the themes and holidays of the countries and regions of its players.

Please be sure to check out the upcoming Ramadan themed campaigns!

Ramadan Campaign

Users will be able to enjoy various in-game campaigns including a login bonus and event missions where you can receive amazing items to power up your teams. There will also be a daily scenario where you get fantastic rewards such as a Dream Pot Transfer Ticket, Special Skills Precise Pass (Mark Owairan) and Power Dribble (Vulcan), and more just for clearing the scenarios!

In addition, there will be special packs on sale. The Ramadan Campaign will take place between Friday, April 1 and continue to Friday, April 15. Now is a great time to check out Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team!

*See in-game notifications for further details.

About Captain Tsubasa

Created by Yoichi Takahashi, Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese manga that centers on the sport of football. Since premiering in Shueisha’s landmark manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the series has grown into a legend that has inspired and delighted countless football fans around the world for decades.

Even after the end of the initial serialization, the story has continued to evolve with new works highlighting the growth and development of main character Tsubasa Ozora. The series’ popularity continues to thrive, with Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun finishing its appearance in Shueisha’s manga anthology, Grand Jump in 2019, and a special issue called Captain Tsubasa Magazine began serialization in 2020.

The series has sold over 70 million volumes in Japan alone. Captain Tsubasa’s popularity extends beyond borders, having been translated and published around the world in 20 languages, finding fans and winning the hearts of football lovers around the globe.

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Title:                                                       Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Supported OSes:                                Android™ 4.4+, iOS 10.0+

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Genre:                                                   Head-to-head football simulation game

Released:                                         June 13, 2017

Price:                                                     Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)

Supported Regions:                          Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)

Supported Languages:                     English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional

Chinese, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and Thai

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Official Discord Channel:                 https://discord.gg/6tyEs48

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About KLab

KLab is a leader in online mobile gaming. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company is listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. KLab has consistently ranked as one of the top 52 grossing game publishers worldwide since 2012. With its emphasis on quality and innovative games, KLab continues to grow at a rapid pace, expanding beyond the Japanese market with an office in Shanghai. For more information about KLab, please visit http://www.klab.com/jp/english/.

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De-centralization of cargo movement will help ease shipping congestion during challenging times, Gulftainer COO tells industry leaders

 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Friday 1 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Relentless port congestion and rising freight costs are impacting heavily on global supply chains, with major disruption encountered in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceutical and agricultural exports.  The focus on larger container vessels serving a dwindling number of mega ports has limited the choices of shippers and receivers and created a rush to ship through traditional major gateway ports, leading to backlogs and displaced containers.

“There needs to be an effort to de-centralize cargo movement or at least reconsider the speed with which industry appears to be centralizing the distribution of goods”, Dave Casey, Group Chief Commercial Officer at Gulftainer, told industry leaders during a Cool Cargoes webcast discussing ‘Managing Congestion in a Relentlessly Disruptive Era’.

Casey, told a panel of industry leaders that whilst larger ports are buckling under the pressure of high levels of congestion, facilities that can handle smaller container ships and general-purpose ships, those such as Hueneme, San Diego, Wilmington, DE and Canaveral FL are generally congestion-free.

Major U.S. retailers and midsized companies have seized the opportunity to charter conventional vessels and explore an alternative to hub ports in their quest to regain control over distribution channels.  However, one such area proving problematic is refrigeration containers, which are costing shippers billions of dollars.  The global shortage of reefer containers has impacted perishable imports, which due to the seasonal nature of these refrigerated commodities, further exacerbate congestion, as Casey explained: “The condensed nature of certain products such as grapes and clementines leads to more pressure.  Many of the ports where fruits and vegetables originate from, such as South Africa, Chile and Morocco, are much smaller with less sophisticated infrastructure than Asia, North America and some European ports.  In the event there is a delay or port omission, this can further exacerbate the congestion.”  This delay is currently evident in the main ports in Chile, which are congested and are giving priority to container vessels.  “The conventional reefer ships that carry the majority of GTW’s fruit from Chile are being forced to load at alternate and multiple ports, which will cause difficulties for exporters and growers to get their products to market on time.”

With many stakeholders involved in the sea cargo supply chain, it is difficult to ascertain where the responsibility for control sits. Traders, shipping lines, drivers, feeder vessels and government departments all have a part to play to help reduce an already struggling system, as Casey said, “Shippers need to maintain a degree of flexibility over origin sailings, and by tightly controlling and prioritizing cargo, efficiently handling customs clearance documentation and payment this will give importers the best opportunity to release and advance cargo through the networks.”

Shipping is an industry that is already embracing digitization and Gulftainer remains at the forefront having been awarded the 2021 CXO Middle East award for the ‘Future of Ports’ which yielded four innovative ideas to transform the Maritime sector.  Neutral providers like Project 44 continue to develop tech-solutions to provide valuable real-time visibility insights to shippers, carriers and logistics providers.  Advent-E Modal, near dock drop yards and 24-7 operations prove that automation and the drive towards digital technology will continue to improve operational performance.

“Technology needs to be leveraged but more importantly, it needs to enable the correct business processes”, concluded Casey.

 

Contacts

Mohammed Al Barazenjey 

00971557163727

mb@saharapr.com

Takeda Announces Candidates for Board of Directors at Upcoming Shareholders Meeting

 OSAKA, Japan-Friday 1 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that its Board of Directors will propose two new candidates for independent external directors at the 146th Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders on June 29, 2022. The new candidates, Kimberly A. Reed and John Maraganore, who – if approved – will join the Board effective June 29, will succeed Toshiyuki Shiga and Shiro Kuniya who have announced their intention to retire. In addition, Masami Iijima, if approved by the shareholders, will be appointed as the new chair of the Board Meetings, succeeding Masahiro Sakane, who will also retire. All other current Board members will be proposed for re-election.

“I would like to thank Masahiro for his work as chair of the Board Meetings. Takeda’s transformation and current success was greatly impacted by his leadership. I am confident that Masami, if approved as member of the Board, will chair our Board meeting very effectively,” said Christophe Weber, representative director, president and chief executive officer of Takeda. “I also want to thank Toshiyuki and Shiro for their valuable contributions to Takeda. I am looking forward to having Kimberly Reed and John Maraganore join our Board.”

Masahiro Sakane, Chair of the Nomination Committee, commented, “Takeda is striving to develop its governance even further. We want to continue advancing the diversity of the Board, both in gender and nationalities, while ensuring good representation of our Japanese and international stakeholders without expanding the Board further.”

Kimberly A. Reed most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), the nation’s official $135 billion export credit agency, where she worked to help companies succeed in the competitive global marketplace. She previously served as President of the International Food Information Council Foundation where she focused on agriculture, nutrition and health issues; Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretaries Henry Paulson and John Snow; CEO of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund; and Counsel to three committees with the U.S. Congress where she conducted oversight and investigations. Ms. Reed currently serves on the Board of Directors of Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) and is a Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Competitiveness. Recognized as one of the 100 Women Leaders in STEM, Ms. Reed has served on numerous non-profit boards, including the Alzheimer’s Association, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington Dean’s Alliance. She holds a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and a B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Government from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Certified Director.

Ms. Reed commented, “I am honored to be a candidate to join Takeda’s Board of Directors at this significant moment in the company’s proud history. I have deep respect for Takeda’s strong leadership in biopharmaceutical science, values-led growth and sustainability. I welcome the opportunity to help deliver on Takeda’s promise of better health and life-changing treatments for people all around the world.”

John Maraganore, Ph.D., is a pioneering executive with more than three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He served as the chief executive officer and director of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals for nearly 20 years and retired at the end of 2021. From June 2017 to May 2019, he was the chair of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Prior to Alnylam, Dr. Maraganore served as an officer and member of the management team of Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Before Millennium, he served as director of molecular biology and director of market and business development at Biogen, Inc. At Biogen, he invented and led the discovery and development of bivalirudin for injection. Dr. Maraganore has Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Chicago.

Dr. Maraganore commented, “I admire Takeda’s transformation journey into a top-tier global pharmaceutical company and, if approved, I look forward to working alongside the rest of the Board to support the company’s mission to deliver breakthrough medicines through its leading science and commercial capabilities.”

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Package of recommendations at the 6th Ajman International Environment Conference 2022.

 AJMAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Thursday 31 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

The 6th Ajman International Environment Conference 2022, wrapped up its discussions yesterday with the announcement of a package of vital recommendations.

The conference was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the Crown Prince, and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, with local and international participation.

The experts discussed themes set out by the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, under the slogan: The Future of Environmental Sustainability, at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions - Ajman University Exhibitions.

Khaled Moeen Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector at the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, said the conference has several objectives, the most prominent of which are: working to support sustainable developments in the United Arab Emirates, creating a road map to achieve carbon neutrality, bringing together scientists, professionals and policymakers from a diverse group of international and national organizations, as well as academic institutions, to share knowledge about creating a sustainable environment. The conference provided an update on the latest artificial intelligence techniques to help achieve sustainable development, and the expectations of 2071, exploring the key factors and practices to achieve green energy and air quality.

Recommendation pack

Experts and participants pointed out that the attention was drawn to the global and local levels, where climate change may constitute major environmental concerns economically and socially as the focus turns to renewable energy and clean energy sources.

Accordingly, the conference urges work to implement environmental policies, increase energy efficiency, to focus on renewable and clean energy.

Among the most prominent recommendations is the announcement of the launch of the Ajman Satellite and the strengthening of relations with the competent Space Authorities.

Strengthening the partnership between the educational sector, the government and the private sectors to facilitate training and job opportunities in artificial intelligence and future energy. The aim is to develop circular economy policies in the Emirate of Ajman and for government agencies to achieve environmental sustainability.

Develop a policy for hydrogen and environmentally-friendly vehicles to be adopted in the Emirate of Ajman, and develop plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and combine different technologies, mechanical maps, remote sensing drones and artificial intelligence to measure environmental elements with high accuracy.

Drawing modern and innovative developments in building a solid base for research and development by investing in the latest artificial intelligence techniques and relying on data analysis.

Using artificial intelligence to increase government performance and accelerate achievements in transportation, health, space, renewable energy, water, education and environmental practices by activating initiatives and workshops on artificial intelligence. Organizing awareness meetings and supporting the Emirates Energy Strategy 2050, creating a balance between economic requirements and environmental goals. The Emirates Roadmap for Hydrogen aims to make the UAE a pioneer in low-carbon hydrogen, emphasizing the importance and necessity of cooperation and hard work to reduce carbon emissions that negatively impact the environment.

The United Arab Emirates is one of the leading countries working to address the environmental challenges facing the world, and international communities must be aware of the extent of this problem.

The Emirate of Ajman is enacting legislation that supports renewable energy for new buildings and industrial facilities and environmentally-friendly means of transportation such as electric and hybrid cars to reduce carbon emissions and the effects of global warming.

Experts stressed the importance of supporting the state's strategy for the year 2050, which calls for the equivalent of 50% of the total energy produced to be clean energy, a local and international responsibility.

Support scientific studies and modern technology to mitigate the effects of climate change. Enhance waste management to achieve a waste-free environment. Support the implementation of effective solutions recommended by experts to combat the effects of climate change and integrate them with the latest initiatives of the national strategy for Climate Neutral 2050. Join the Global Methane Pledge and take advantage of its position as one of the lowest methane emitters in the world. The conference aspires to continue serving the United Arab Emirates, to keep pace with global developments in international forums concerning renewable energy and green buildings.

Contacts

Mohammed Al Barazenjey 

+971557163727

mb@saharapr.com

Her Majesty’s Passport Office Taps DXC Technology for Digital Transformation

 $37 million agreement with HMPO enables more user-centric passport services

LONDON-Thursday 31 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global IT services provider, has been selected to transform and run the mission-critical IT infrastructure for Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) in the U.K.

Building on a 12-year relationship between DXC and HMPO, the organizations have signed 5-year agreement worth up to $37 million, through which DXC will provide HMPO with digital platform services to meet the growing demand for British passports.

HMPO issues between 6 and 7 million passports each year to British nationals living in the UK and overseas. Commencing April 2022, DXC will provide support, maintenance and development of HMPO’s digital platforms within its “Digital Future Services” programme.

Philippa Manley, Digital Services and Projects Director at HMPO said “for more than 12 years, DXC has exhibited its commitment and dependability across a broad scope of services, understanding our operating environment and sharing our commitment to providing social value. In this latest phase of modernisation, we will further enhance the efficiency and security of our IT infrastructure, supporting the delivery of more user-centric experience to citizens.”

“We are delighted to strengthen our position as trusted partner to UK government”, said Steve Turpie, EMEA President, DXC Technology. “With this agreement, we are helping to ensure that HMPO has the silent IT operations it needs to deliver mission-critical services to UK citizens.”

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About HM Passport Office

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