Day: September 15, 2023

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‫تستضيف EFQM نسختها الثانية من مؤتمر الشرق الأوسط “رسم ملامح المستقبل من خلال التميز والمرونة والتحول المستدام” بالشراكة مع القيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي.

أبوظبي – الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 15 سبتمبر 2023 – تم بحضور ممثلين من EFQMوالقيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي الإعلان عن النسخة الثانية المنتظرة لمؤتمر EFQM في الشرق الأوسط والمزمع عقده في إمارة أبو ظبي في الفترة من 11 إلى 12 أكتوبر 2023.

العميد جاسم الهرمودي نائب مدير مركز الاستراتيجية والتطوير المؤسسي راسل لونجميور الرئيس التنفيذي

استناداً للنجاح الكبير الذي حققته النسخة الأولى من المؤتمر عام 2022، يبدأ العد التنازلي للنسخة الثانية بعنوان “رسم ملامح المستقبل من خلال التميز والمرونة والتحول المستدام”. والذي يعد فرصة استثنائية لأصحاب الرؤى وقادة الفكر والخبراء من كافة القطاعات للتعلم وإستكشاف آفاق جديدة لتحقيق النجاح.

سيشهد المؤتمر حضور قادة وشخصيات مؤثرة من القطاعين العام والخاص والذين سيشاركون رؤاهم واستراتيجياتهم القيمة، يشمل برنامج اليوم الأول الكاتبة والخبيرة سونيا بيونتيك، والسيد سينك ألبر (Cenk Alper) الرئيس التنفيذي لمجموعة Sabanci، بينما نستمع في اليوم الثاني لنخبة من المتحدثين منهم السيد سيميرجيت سيتغ (Simerjeet Singh) خبير التغيير والتحول، والسيد أوليفر بيلستين (Oliver Bilstein)، نائب رئيس الإنتاج في شركة BMW سبارتنبرغ، وسعادة كاي أوسترمان (Kai Osterman)، المدير التنفيذي لشركة VAMED.

وسيشارك نخبة من المتحدثين المحليين والدوليين خبراتهم خلال المؤتمر عبر الجلسات الحوارية والتي تتضمن “التعاون والشراكة في سبيل تحقيق التحول المستدام”، و “اتجاهات الأعمال في المستقبل”، و “أهمية تطبيق نموذج EFQM”.

وصف راسل لونغمير الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة EFQM المؤتمر بمنصة “تقارب العقول” حيث يجتمع التميز والابتكار لرسم ملامح المستقبل، إنها منصة يتردد صداها مع غايتنا الرئيسية.

وقالت المهندسة إسراء مبيضين، مديرة EFQM في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، “يمثل المؤتمر عاملًا دافعاً لعمليات التحول وتعزيز الشراكات من أجل ضمان النمو والتقدم المستدام. نسعى جميعاً إلى تمهيد الطريق لمستقبل أكثر إشراقاً وازدهاراً في منطقة الشرق الأوسط والعالم.”

وبالتزامن مع المؤتمر تم إطلاق جائزة التحول في الأعمال والتي تستهدف الفئات القيادية وفرق العمل حول العالم وتتضمن فئة قائد التحول في الأعمال وفئة فريق التحول وسيتم الإعلان عن الفائزين في هذه الجائزة خلال المؤتمر.

وفي حين أن القيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي هي الشريك الاستراتيجي الرئيسي للمؤتمر، تشارك عدة منظمات أخرى كجهات راعية، بما في ذلك الراعي الماسي- شركة وسط جدة للتطوير (JCD)، والراعي الذهبي -الهيئة السعودية للمدن الصناعية ومناطق التقنية “مدن” وشركة New Standards، والراعي البرونزي شركة أفيرورس للاستشارات وتطوير الأعمال. ويعتبر دعمهم السخي أحد العوامل المساهمة في تحقيق النجاح الباهر لهذا الحدث.

للمزيد من المعلومات، يرجى زيارة:

الموقع الإلكتروني: https://efqmmiddleeastsummit.org/

بوابة شرطة أبوظبي: https://www.adpolice.gov.ae/en/strategic/Pages/vision.aspx

نبذة عن EFQM

منظمة غير ربحية قائمة على العضوية، قامت على مدى ثلاث عقود بتقديم الدعم والمساعدة لعدد هائل من المنظمات والتي يتجاوز عددها 50,000 منظمة، لتعزيز أدائها والتركيز على تحقيق غايتها وأولوياتها من خلال اتباع نموذج EFQM والنُهج الرائدة عالمياً والتكنولوجيا المدعومة بأفضل الممارسات.

كما تعمل جنباً إلى جنب مع قادة المنظمات من خلال باقة من البرامج والخدمات المتكاملة والمصممة بعناية، بهدف تجهيز فرق العمل على أفضل وجه لتحقيق الريادة وإدارة التغيير الثقافي والتحول. وتتمحور غايتها حول مساعدة المنظمات على تحقيق أداء إيجابي وفوائد ملموسة تعود بالنفع على جميع الفئات المعنية والمجتمع بأسره.

نبذة عن شرطة أبوظبي:

تعمل القيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي على تحقيق رؤيتها في ضمان استمرار إمارة أبوظبي رائدة عالمياً في استدامة الأمن والأمان من خلال تقديم خدمات شرطية عالية الجودة للمواطنين والمقيمين في الإمارة وزوارها، وتحقيق ريادة مؤسسية شرطية تستشرف المستقبل بخدمات استباقية مبتكرة تعزز من جودة الحياة.

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In Partnership with Abu Dhabi Police: EFQM to host its 2nd Edition of The EFQM Middle East Summit in Abu Dhabi “Shaping the Future through Excellence, Agility & Sustainable Transformation.”

ABU DHABI, UAE – African Media Agency – 15 September 2023 – EFQM and Abu Dhabi Police officials, held a signing ceremony to announce the forthcoming 2nd Edition of The EFQM Middle East Summit, which will unfold in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi Police on 11th and 12th October 2023

Brigadier Jasim Alharmoodi Deputy Director of Strategy and Institutional Development Center and Russell Longmuir Chief Executive Officer

The countdown to the next Summit, embodying the theme, “Shaping the Future through Excellence, Agility, & Sustainable Transformation.” is poised to make the mark on 11th and 12th of October 2023. This event, hosted in Abu Dhabi offers a unique opportunity for visionaries, thought leaders, and industry experts to come together and explore new dimensions of success.

The Summit will feature luminaries and accomplished leaders from the Public Sector and Business Industry who will share their invaluable insights and strategies during captivating Keynote speeches and engaging panel discussions. Day 1 includes Sonja Piontek’s book author and Leadership expert and Mr. Cenk Alper, CEO of Sabanci Group.

Day 2 will start with Simerjeet Singh Agility and transformation expert, Oliver Bilstein, Vice President of Production at BMW Spartanburg and Kai Osterman, Managing Director of VAMED.

In addition, both days will feature panelist talking about “Collaboration and Partnerships for Sustainable Transformation”​, “The Future Business Trends” and “The Benefits of adopting EFQM Model”.

Russell Longmuir, EFQM Chief Executive Officer, aptly describes this Summit as a “convergence of minds,” where excellence and innovation come together to shape the future. It’s a platform that resonates with our core mission.

Isra’a Mobideen, EFQM Middle East Regional Director, added “The EFQM Middle East Summit serves as a catalyst for transformation and fostering partnerships for sustainable growth and progress. Together, we aim to pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous future in the Middle East and beyond”.

In conjunction with the summit, EFQM launched the Business Transformation Award which includes 2 categories: Business Transformation Leader and Business Transformation Teams. The award winners will be announced during the 2nd day of the summit.

Whilst Abu Dhabi Police is the overriding strategic partner for the Summit, several organisations are joining as sponsors, including Diamond Sponsor Jeddah Central Development Company (JCD), Gold Sponsors Saudi Authority of Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON” and New Standard Company, and Bronze Sponsor Averroes Business Advisory and Services. Their support is instrumental in making this event a resounding success.

For more info pls visit

website – https://efqmmiddleeastsummit.org/

Abu Dhabi Police https://www.adpolice.gov.ae/en/strategic/Pages/vision.aspx

About EFQM

EFQM has helped 50,000 organisations perform better over 30 years. By using its world-leading methodologies and the EFQM Model and Technology backed up by best practice, organisations can focus improvement on their priorities, their purpose, and their people.

Through our integrated and carefully designed portfolio of training and services, we work side by side with leaders to better equip their teams as they manage excellence, cultural change and transformation. Our aim is to help organisations deliver positive performance and meaningful benefits for all of their key stakeholders and society as a whole.

About Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi is a world-leading Emirate in sustainable safety and security. We work to ensure everyone continues to feel safe and secure in Abu Dhabi, and to achieve leading status as a policing organisation that foresees the future. We provide proactive and innovative services which enhance quality of life for the community.

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St Kitts and Nevis crowned as best destination to invest in according to 2023 CBI (CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT) Index

Basseterre, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St Kitts and Nevis has been recognised as the best CBI destination in the 2023 edition of the CBI Index, trumping 11 other countries with active citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes.

The country, which has made several sweeping changes to its CBI Programme in the last year, took top honours, scoring 77 points in a race between nations such as Dominica, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, Malta, Vanuatu, Turkey, Egypt, Austria, Cambodia, and Jordan.

The 2023 CBI Index noted that St Kitts and Nevis has been the most proactive CBI nation in the Caribbean when it comes to responding to security concerns raised by Western nations. The country ‘stands out for taking immediate and decisive action based on the ‘Six Principles’ framework. Moreover, it underscores a political will to take a proactive leadership role in the long-term sustainability of the industry through good governance, enhanced due diligence, and regional harmonisation with international partners.’

Now in its seventh year, the CBI Index utilises its established nine-pillar index architecture to provide investors with a data-driven framework with which to measure the performance and appeal of global CBI programmes. The nine pillars include Standard of Living, Freedom of Movement, Minimum Investment Outlay, Mandatory Travel or Residence, Citizenship Timeline, Ease of Processing, Due Diligence, Family and Certainty of Product.

St Kitts and Nevis scored full marks in Mandatory Travel or Residence, Ease of Processing, Due Diligence and Certainty of Product pillars.

The Mandatory Travel or Residence pillar examines the travel or residence conditions imposed on applicants both before and after the granting of citizenship. St Kitts and Nevis does not have travel or minimum residency requirements for its programme, making it straightforward for busy entrepreneurs and global citizens to attain citizenship in the country.

The Ease of Processing pillar measures the end-to-end complexity of the CBI application process. The overall effortlessness of the application process is a particularly vital component, and the promise of a smooth, hassle-free process can generate readiness to engage with a programme.

The Due Diligence pillar measures a programme’s integrity. St Kitts and Nevis retains its top position from the previous year due to the Citizenship by Investment Unit’s changes made as part of a rapid implementation of the ‘Six Principles,’ which include mandatory interviews and measures to stop financial irregularities in the real estate option to safeguard the Programme’s reputation.

The Certainty of Product pillar encompasses a range of factors that measure a programme’s certainty across five different dimensions including longevity, popularity and renown, stability, reputation, and adaptability. As the only country to attain a perfect score in this category, St Kitts and Nevis’ performance reflects not only its swift response to the recent unprecedented international pressure imposed on all Caribbean CBI programmes, but its continuous proactive approach to instituting industry leading changes.

“I am thrilled to once again to have the St Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme recognised as the best in the industry,” said Michael Martin, Head of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit.

“This recognition by the CBI Index is another confirmation of why St Kitts and Nevis should be the first choice for any global investor. For four decades we have crafted solid, innovative and sustainable investment solutions, giving investors the confidence to attain their goals in the global arena.”

St Kitts and Nevis continues to provide an exemplary model to the investment migration industry. The country made bold changes to its Programme at the end of 2022 and further changes in July, the latter changes convincingly addressed security concerns raised by the United Kingdom, the European Union and previously the United States.

The country hosted four of the Caribbean’s CBI nations, along with a delegation from the United States, who all agreed on 6 Principles to be followed by the Caribbean nations. While many of the security measures were already in place as part of St Kitts and Nevis’ due diligence processes, the country was one of the first to institute mandatory interviews with applicants aged 16 years and older.

St Kitts and Nevis has also tightened regulations around how Authorised Agents and International Marketing Agents operate, requiring them to have their businesses registered under the laws of St Kitts and Nevis and limiting how they may advertise the St Kitts and CBI Programme internationally.

Other legislative changes include increased minimum investment thresholds, revised dependant eligibility, and the closing of loopholes for real estate investment options.

St Kitts and Nevis has shown the most commitment to upholding the integrity and reputation its CBI programme in the international arena.

The CBI Index is a rating system designed to assess the performance and appeal of active CBI programmes across a diverse range of indicators and measures. Its purpose is to bring value to the CBI industry by providing a data-driven and practical tool for appraising programmes and facilitating the decision-making process for individuals considering them.

The CBI Index stands as one of the most recognised and reputable rating tools in the investment migration industry and has a reputation for providing valuable industry insights and knowledge.

Secretary of St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis
00 (1-869) 467-1474
communications@skn-ciu.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 8923046

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UAE Delegation visits Hong Kong Science Park during Belt and Road Summit to Unlock New Cooperation and Development Opportunities in I&T

Marked a milestone in the Golden Age for Middle East and Hong Kong relations 

  • The UAE Minister of Economy led a delegation to the Hong Kong Science Park as part of his itinerary in Hong Kong for the Eighth Belt and Road Summit.
  • 10 companies met with the delegation which included meetings with Emirati corporations that have expressed an interest in potential partnerships.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 September 2023 – The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) welcomed an official United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation led by the Minister of Economy marking a milestone in the Golden Age for Middle East and Hong Kong relations and further deepening the collaboration between Hong Kong Innovation and Technology ecosystem with Middle East.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, led an official delegation on a visit to the Hong Kong Science Park including the Multi Scale Medical Robotics Center under InnoHK. (from left) H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, H.E. Shaikh Saoud Ali Almualla, Consul General of UAE Hong Kong, Prof Samuel Au, Director of Multi Scale Medical Robotics Center, Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman, Albert Wong, CEO and Ir Dr HL Yiu, Chief Corporate Development Officer of HKSTP. 

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was in Hong Kong to attend the two-day Belt and Road Summit and visited the Science Park as part of his itinerary. The visit follows an earlier delegation in February to the UAE led by Hong Kong Chief Executive, John Lee and attended by HKSTP Chairman, Dr Sunny Chai.

The accompanying delegation, which includes representatives of the UAE’s private sector, visited InnoHK’s Multi Scale Medical Robotics Center, as well as the Science Park’s Experience Centre. They met with senior executives from HKSTP including Dr Chai and CEO, Albert Wong to discuss how new doors can be opened for tech ventures as well as explore mutually beneficial development opportunities.

The delegation met with companies from the Science Park and its alumni network with interest in expanding into the UAE. The companies include Cornerstone Robotics, FJ Dynamics, Floship, FreeD, Lalamove, Meat the Next, Prenetics, Rice Robotics, SenseTime and Smartmore. Selected companies also had separate discussions with Emirati corporates that have expressed interest in potential partnerships.

Ir Dr HL Yiu, Chief Corporate Development Officer at HKSTP, said, “Innovation and technology is relentless. This is why HKSTP is committed to harnessing its resources to build bridges for tech ventures to pave way to blue ocean opportunities and long-term success. The UAE is a cosmopolitan and digitally progressive market that offers incredible expansion opportunities, while Hong Kong is an international innovation and finance hub that can help accelerate the journey from start-up to scale-up. I am confident that we will see further opportunities for collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships.”

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, said, “The Belt and Road is one of the most important economic development corridors in the world right now and we are humbled that Hong Kong has welcomed the UAE with open arms. As Asia’s global innovation and financial hub, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for tech ventures where they can incubate, thrive and scale. At the heart of this is HKSTP and by connecting Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem with the UAE’s, it is opening doors to new opportunities between our markets and beyond.”

Appendix – List of Companies

Cornerstone Robotics
FJ Dynamics International Limited
Floship
FreeD Group Limited
Lalamove
Meat The Next
Prenetics
Rice Robotics
SenseTime
SmartMore

 

Media Contact:  
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Angela Wan

Tel: +852 2629 2329

Email: angela.wan@hkstp.org

 

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House speaker concludes visit to London by meeting Jordanians in UK

The Speaker of the Lower House, Ahmed Safadi, concluded Friday an official parliamentary delegation visit to London by meeting with the Jordanians living in the UK. According to a statement issued by the House, Safadi said, “The directives of His Majesty King Abdullah seek to fulfil the desires and aspirations of our dear people wherever they go and following up on their affairs,” describing Jordanians in the UK as “the best ambassadors for their country.” “We are proud of the members of the Jordanian community and their role in building bridges of rapprochement with the friendly British people, and we are proud of their efforts in serving the homeland and the issues of our nation,” Safadi said. Safadi held a series of meetings with British officials on the sidelines of his visit at the official invitation of the Speaker of the British House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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US vows to respond to Moscow’s expulsion of two American diplomats

On Thursday evening, the US denounced Moscow’s “unjustified” decision to expel two of its diplomats in Moscow, pledging to “respond” in a timely manner, according to the Washington Post. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, “This unjustified expulsion of our diplomatic staff is completely baseless.” Miller added, “We regret that Russia has taken this path, and you can certainly expect that we will respond to these actions appropriately.” On Thursday, Russia announced the expulsion of two American diplomats accused of being “liaison” agents for a former Russian employee who was arrested at the beginning of the year and is suspected of sharing information about the conflict in Ukraine to the United States.

Source: Jordan News Agency

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UK, France, Germany agree to uphold sanctions against Iran

The UK, France, and Germany announced that they would keep their sanctions in force on Iran until after the October 18 date stipulated in the 2015 agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, affirming their commitment to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons. The British Foreign and Development Office said, “The UK has committed to including in British law the United Nations sanctions on Iran, which should be lifted next October.” The ministry added in its statement that, in response to Iran’s continued non-compliance with its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the ongoing nuclear escalation, the three countries confirmed that the United Nations sanctions would be transferred to local sanctions regimes and the EU and UK sanctions on Iran would be maintained. The statement quoted a British Foreign Office spokesman as saying, “Iran continues to violate the commitments it announced within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and continues to develop its nuclear programme, bypassing any credible justification.”

Source: Jordan News Agency