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International MICE Summit (IMS) opening day delivers transformation, 19 announcements to drive event industry growth in the Kingdom
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) has delivered transformational change for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, with 19 pivotal announcements on an action-packed opening day, bringing new leading exhibitions to Saudi Arabia. Read More
Abdullah Abdin Ready Mix Concrete Becomes the First CSC-Certified Ready-Mix Concrete Company in the MENA region
TABUK, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abdullah Abdin Ready-Mix Concrete is proud to announce its achievement of the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification, a milestone that establishes it as a leader in sustainable construction in the MENA region. This recognition makes Abdullah Abdin Ready-Mix Concrete the first ready-mix concrete company in the MENA region—and the first outside Europe, South America, and Turkey—to... Read More
Bushu Pharma Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Offering Customer Value in APAC CDMO Industry Through Consistent Quality Assurance, On-time Delivery, Sustainability, and Competitive Costs
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan researched the contract development and manufacturing organization industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Bushu Pharmaceuticals (Pharma) with the 2024 APAC Customer Value Leadership Award. The company is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Renowned for its comprehensive services spanning development to... Read More
Keep Your Holidays Bright and Warm with BLUETTI Portable Power Solutions
SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is coming and BLUETTI, a leading name in portable energy storage, is offering big savings, up to 47% off, on a range of portable power solutions. These portable power generators will keep homes and outdoor events powered throughout the festive season. Reliable Home Backup for Summer Power Outages When a... Read More
Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG Achieves Historic First LNG Production
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Venture Global announced it has reached first LNG production at the company's second facility, Plaquemines LNG, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Achieving this milestone for a 20 MTPA nameplate capacity project 30 months from its Final Investment Decision (FID) makes Plaquemines LNG one of the two fastest greenfield projects to reach first production, along with Venture Global's first facility... Read More
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4: HUAWEI SOUND Elevating TWS Flagship Experience to New Heights
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled its first TWS earbuds under the HUAWEI SOUND brand, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4, at the HUAWEI Flagship Launch Event in Dubai on December 12. Drawing inspiration from classical design and Huawei's dedication to audio innovation, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 aims to "Catch the Sound," delivering lossless, pure, and immersive listening experiences. The earbuds... Read More
HUAWEI nova 13 Series Debuts: Redefining Design, Camera, and Experience
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei debuts the all-new HUAWEI nova 13 Series during the Dubai HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch on December 12. Pioneering the new Dynamic Plaid Texture Design, multi-focal portrait capabilities, AI-driven innovations, HUAWEI nova 13 Series ushers in a fresh wave of trends while embodying the creative spirit of the younger generation. Aesthetic design with a style of its own The HUAWEI nova 13 Series... Read More
vivo Sets a New Standard in User Experience with Latest Flagship X Series Smartphone Launch
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced the global launch of its latest flagship X series, X200 and X200 Pro. X200 series marks a significant leap forward in smartphone technology, boasting groundbreaking advancements in telephoto capabilities jointly developed with ZEISS, unparalleled performance from battery life to durability, and a sleek, sophisticated design. Imaging Hardware Upgrades Bringing X Series Legacy... Read More
Telecom Review Leaders' Summit: The world's first 5G-A region sets sail for the Mobile AI Era
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The panel at Telecom Review Leaders' Summit 18th edition, titled 'World First 5G-A Region Sets Sail,' began with an opening speech by Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group, and CEO of Trace Media International, and moderated by Issam Eid, CMO for Africa, Levant, KSA Qatar, Telecom Review Group. The session focused on the immense potential of 5G-Advanced (5G-A), particularly its low latency and... Read More
CNOOC Limited Subsidiary Signed SPA with INEOS Energy
HONG KONG, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces that CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., a US-based subsidiary of its wholly owned subsidiary CNOOC International Ltd., has entered into the Stock Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with a subsidiary of INEOS Energy for the sale of CNOOC Holdings U.S.A. Inc.... Read More
Top Businesses and Leaders in the Philippines Honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Philippines Chapter celebrated the achievements of remarkable Filipino business leaders and enterprises on December 11 at Hilton Manila. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the APEA is Asia's largest and most prestigious award networking platform, spanning 16 markets annually. This year, the APEA focused on "Celebrating Inclusive... Read More
How To Start an E-Commerce Business Using AI
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Click Start Digital, a leader in e-commerce business solutions, has launched its new AI-Integrated Training Platform, designed to help entrepreneurs start and scale their online businesses with ease. This upgrade enhances its renowned training programs by integrating AI tools for market research, automation, and growth strategies. With over 13 years of expertise, Click Start Digital is... Read More
Global Leaders and China Gathered in Madrid Call for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future
MADRID, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme "Collective Action for One Future," the ninth edition of the Imperial Springs International Forum co-organised by Club de Madrid and held in Madrid, for the first time outside China, has addressed the profound transformations shaping the international system. The Forum has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral dialogue, engaging a wider range of stakeholders towards a more inclusive and... Read More
Lightricks Partners With Shutterstock for Video Training Data to Advance Open Source LTXV Video AI Generative Video Model
JERUSALEM and NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightricks, a global leader of AI-powered creative technology, today announced it is partnering with Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) to license and use Shutterstock's extensive video asset library. This collaboration will empower Lightricks to train its open-source video generation model, LTX Video (LTXV), using high-quality HD and 4K video assets. Lightricks is the first global partner to... Read More
GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity Lands at the HUAWEI Flagship Store Opéra in Paris
PARIS, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On this day, HUAWEI hosted GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity at its Flagship Store Opéra in Paris. This event, led by two talented illustrators, Mayada and Kenza, highlighted the potential of digital art and the ease of accessing creativity through the GoPaint app, available on Huawei MatePad Series. During this event, 30 participants explored digital art alongside illustrators Mayada and Kenza. After an... Read More
Human Traders Take the Lead Over Bots in the Bybit Copy Trading Competition
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially kicked off Copy Trading Face-Off: Human vs. Bot Copy Trading competition this week With a 200,000 USDT prize pool available to squad leaders, followers, and voters, the competition offers exciting opportunities for a wide range of participants. Four days in, the intense showdown between Human Squads and Bot... Read More
Macaronesian Stories, a moving campaign to rebuild a dream buried by La Palma's volcano in the Canary Islands
LA PALMA, Spain, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks three years since the end of a roaring volcano on the island of La Palma in the Canaries. During the 85 harrowing days of its activity, more than 5,000 people were evacuated, around 1,000 homes destroyed, and it nearly ended the dream of Vicente Leal, a resident of the small Spanish island with the home closest to that volcano's crater. Read More
China Matters' Feature: A City That Leads the Trend and Shapes the Future
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no city witnessing greater economic and technological advancement than Shenzhen. After 40 years of significant growth, Shenzhen has transformed from a humble fishing village with a population of less than 60,000 to a bustling metropolis home to over 17 million people. Today it stands as a testament to modern ingenuity as well as a living reality of progress and innovation. This city of... Read More
China Matters' Feature: Why Shenzhen is the Heart of Innovation and Future Living
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite being a relatively young city, Shenzhen has gained international recognition for its remarkable economic growth, technological innovation and incredible urban development. Through rapid transformation, it has become not only one of the wealthiest cities in China but also the billionaire capital of the world, attracting entrepreneurs and visionaries worldwide. This "fertile ground for... Read More
International Communication Forum: Pathways To A Sustainable Future
HONG KONG, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forum, jointly organized by Friday Culture Ltd, HK Coalition and DotDotNews, was held on December 13, officiated by Cheuk Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Wang Songmiao, Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in HKSAR, Li Yongsheng, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR, Cheung Chi-kong,... Read More
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