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Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown to Mark First Standalone Residence Outside of the U.S.
NEW YORK and MCLEAN, Va., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and NABNI Developments, the visionary real estate developer behind the most sought-after residential and commercial properties in Dubai, have announced plans for Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown, set for completion in 2028. Located in the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown will heighten the prestigious... Read More
2024 Lionel Gelber Prize awarded to Timothy Garton Ash for Homelands: A Personal History of Europe
TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board, announced today that the winner of the 2024 Lionel Gelber Prize is Homelands: A personal history of Europe by Timothy Garton Ash, published by Yale University Press. Chosen by a jury of international journalists, practitioners and scholars, the Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the best book on international affairs published in English. The Prize... Read More
Mahindra Group and Johnson Controls Launch Net Zero Buildings Initiative to Decarbonize Buildings in India
NEW DELHI, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As India ramps up efforts to decarbonize its rapidly growing infrastructure of buildings, the Mahindra Group, one of India's leading industrial enterprises, and Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced a first of its kind Net Zero Buildings Initiative to decarbonize India's commercial, urban residential and public buildings. The joint... Read More
Tompkins Robotics Announces New Robotic Solution PickPallet
ORLANDO, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tompkins Robotics, a global leader in robotic sortation solutions for distribution and fulfillment operations, today announced PickPallet, an autonomous pallet jack solution for warehouse and distribution centers around the globe. As the second offering in the Tompkins Robotics' PickPal product line, the PickPallet offers case-to-pallet pick assisting and pallet movement throughout a warehouse.... Read More
NEOM announces Gidori, its residential golf community
NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. With ambitious architecture that blends with the dramatic natural landscape, Gidori hosts luxury hospitality, premium residences, and a... Read More
eSync technology brings Cyient into the Alliance
HYDERABAD, India, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the momentum for a standardized approach to automotive over-the-air (OTA) connectivity growing, eSync Alliance has added Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering and Technology Solutions company, to its member base. Read More
Finance Meets Fragrance: Binance Unveils CRYPTO Scent to Attract More Women into Crypto
DUBAI, UAE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is blending finance with fragrance with the unveiling of its luxury scent, CRYPTO. Orchestrated by Binance's female marketing leaders, this disruptive marketing campaign coincides with International Women's Day, and is part of Binance's broader efforts to bring more women into crypto and foster... Read More
SODA Lauches SDV Kit: Vehicle Creation 2x Faster, 4x Less Cost
LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SODA launched SDV Kit, marking a major milestone for the automotive industry. This is the world's first ready-to-use kit for Software Defined Vehicle creation. SODA SDV Kit addresses the automakers critical demand for faster vehicle software engineering amidst shrinking budgets and traditional outsourcing to over 150 suppliers. SDV Kit includes: AI-powered tools to assist engineers from... Read More
Improving Voice Technology and Expanding Automotive Use Cases Drive 116 Million Vehicle Embedded Voice Assistant Shipments by 2033
NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong global demand for vehicle connectivity and consumer hesitation to pay for connectivity subscriptions have required carmakers to explore other avenues of generating revenue from connectivity. Adding value through embedded Voice Assistants (VAs) enables automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to address consumer's infotainment needs and generate revenue through the expansion of use cases... Read More
Wynn Hosts World's Biggest Chinese Wine Competition of International Standard with "Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards"
MACAU, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace welcomed an international panel of 27 esteemed judges, including seven Masters of Wine, to participate in the inaugural Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, the first-ever awards program dedicated to premium Chinese wines. Supported by Macao Government Tourism Office, the event is poised to be the world's biggest Chinese wine Competition of international standard with the winners... Read More
ENNOVI Revolutionizes Battery Technology with the Introduction of ENNOVI-CellConnect-Prism
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ENNOVI, a mobility electrification solutions partner, announces the launch of ENNOVI-CellConnect-Prism, a groundbreaking prismatic battery cell contacting system designed to redefine the connectivity and efficiency of battery modules. Read More
ATLAS RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CODELCO SIGN LANDMARK 24/7 PPA FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW SOLAR PROJECT WITH BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy, an international renewable energy leader, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Codelco, the state-owned Chilean mining company and the world's largest copper producer, for the supply of 375 GWh of 24/7 energy per year, to be generated by a new renewable energy project in Chile, which will have an integrated battery energy storage system. Read More
Heidrick & Struggles Announces Promotions of Partners, Principals, and Senior Client Principals across Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and On-Demand Talent Businesses
CHICAGO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, announced the promotions of 11 Partners, 15 Principals, and two Senior Client Principals in its Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and On-Demand Talent businesses globally. "We are delighted to announce our latest promotions as Heidrick Struggles recognizes that the key to our... Read More
IBM Launches Mainframe Skills Council with SHARE and Other Key Organizations to Support New Generations of Mainframe Talent
ORLANDO, Fla., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) introduced the Mainframe Skills Council during this week's SHARE conference in Orlando, to provide a forum where global organizations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate... Read More
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES DELIVERS SOLID 2023 ANNUAL RESULTS
HONG KONG, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leader in cordless Professional Tools, DIY Tools, and Outdoor Power Equipment, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Group") (stock code: 669, OTCQX: TTNDY, TTNDF) is pleased to announce the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2023. TTI delivered US$13.7 billion of sales in 2023, up 3.6% in reported growth and 3.9% in local... Read More
Riyadh Air and IBM Take Further Steps Forward in their Collaboration to Redefine Travel Experiences
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the next steps in their collaboration with Riyadh Air, the digital-native airline currently scheduled to commence operations in early 2025, to revolutionize the airline's travel experiences. The airline plans to introduce next-generation, channel-fluid guest and traveler interactions, tapping into IBM Consulting's open ecosystem of business partners and deep... Read More
Abracon Releases New Line of High-Accuracy, High-Precision GNSS RF Antennas
SPICEWOOD, Texas, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abracon, a leading provider of Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF and Antenna solutions, is pleased to announce their new line of high-accuracy, high-precision GNSS antennas. These antennas have the potential to revolutionize accuracy in location-based services beyond traditional GPS systems by providing high accuracy, fast signal acquisition and tracking, and low power consumption.... Read More
Newborn Town Gains YoY Increase of over 280% in Profit Attributable to Owners as MENA Market and New Products Become Key Growth Drivers
HONG KONG, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newborn Town Inc. ("Newborn Town"; 9911. HK) released its positive profit alert for the year ended 31 December on 5 March. The company has continued its growth momentum and achieved a remarkable increase in major indicators. Newborn Town's total revenue for 2023 is expected to be approximately RMB3,270 million to RMB3,410 million, representing a YoY increase of 17% to 22%. The net profit will see a YoY... Read More
IBM Commits Up To $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities
ARMONK, N.Y., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aligned with United Nations SDG 11, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency. IBM also announced that it would increase investment in the pro-bono social impact program by 50%, committing to make up to $45 million in cash and in-kind... Read More
American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya
TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep. Hewatele, a medical oxygen producer in Kenya, has secured a USD 20 million funding package from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC),... Read More
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