Day: November 13, 2023

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AI-Media to Showcase Cutting-Edge Captioning Tech at Global Media Congress

AI-Media at Global Media Congress

AI-Media provides cutting edge caption and translation solution at Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Media Congress is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 14 to 16, 2023, following its successful 2022 edition. This year, AI-Media,  will play a central role as the live caption and translation provider, offering advanced solutions to enhance the live event experience.

In today’s world, events like the Global Media Congress provide a valuable platform for media professionals to connect, discover trends, and collaborate. Ensuring that the content reaches a diverse, international audience is crucial, and AI-Media’s technology is making this more achievable than ever.

James Ward, Chief Sales Officer, AI-Media, commented about the event:

“I am thrilled to see AI-Media’s innovative captioning and translation solutions take centre stage at the Global Media Congress. Our technology is not just a game-changer; it’s a bridge-builder, enabling diverse audiences to connect seamlessly and engage in a global conversation. We’re proud to contribute to making events like this more accessible, inclusive, and internationally connected.”

AI-Media’s Innovative Solution Features:

  • Remote Translation to 5 UN Languages: AI-Media’s technology can seamlessly translate content from English into five United Nations languages: Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish. This capability eliminates language barriers and promotes inclusivity.
  • Audio Translation on the Same Stream: In addition to text translation, AI-Media offers real-time audio translation, allowing attendees to listen to content in their preferred language, enhancing engagement.
  • Accessibility for All: In-venue attendees can access live translated content from their own smartphones or web devices through the event app. This simple solution makes events more accessible and engaging for all participants.

Expanding Reach and Enhancing Satisfaction:

AI-Media’s captioning and translation technology goes beyond convenience; it broadens the reach of events and broadcasts. Offering multilingual content and real-time translation can significantly increase global reach and satisfaction levels, creating more immersive experiences for all.

AI-Media’s LEXI captioning and translation solutions are at the forefront of making events like the Global Media Congress more accessible, inclusive, and globally connected. By overcoming language barriers, AI-Media facilitates cultural exchange and shared knowledge.

For inquiries about how AI-Media can enhance your next event or broadcast with inclusive, multilingual content, visit AI-MEDIA.TV

About AI-Media
Founded in Australia in 2003, technology company AI-Media is a global leader in live and recorded captioning, transcription and translation solutions. The company helps the world’s leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies ensure high accuracy, secure and cost-effective captioning via its AI-powered LEXI automatic captioning solution. LEXI captions are delivered to millions of screens worldwide via AI-Media’s range of captioning encoders and its iCap Cloud Network – the world’s largest, most secure caption delivery network. Globally, AI-Media delivers over 8 million minutes of live and recorded media monthly. AI-Media trades on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:AIM. For more information, please visit AI-Media.tv.

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Media Contact: 
Fiona Habben 
Senior Marketing Manager – Global 
Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

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EB5 Capital’s NYC Ritz-Carlton (JF22) Project Receives I-829 Approvals

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EB5 Capital, a prominent leader in the EB-5 investment industry, is pleased to announce that investors in their NYC Ritz-Carlton (JF22) project have started receiving I-829 approvals from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS issues I-829 approvals, or permanent residency, to investors who have met stringent USCIS vetting requirements and demonstrated that their EB-5 investment created at least ten full-time jobs for the US economy.

JF22 is a 250-room luxury hotel development with 16 penthouse condominiums in the NoMad district of Manhattan in New York City. The 38-story Marriott branded hotel is centrally located, just north of Madison Square Park, adjacent to the 28th Street subway station, and less than a 10-minute walk to both Grand Central Station and Penn Station. The hotel’s food and beverage program is managed by world-class Michelin-starred chef, José Andrés.

“Reaching the I-829 approval stage is a critical milestone in the EB-5 immigration process,” said Brian Ostar, President of EB5 Capital. “It indicates to USCIS that the project was built, the jobs were created, and the EB-5 investors are now eligible for permanent residency. We are very pleased with this first approval notice in our JF22 Ritz-Carlton project, and we look forward to receiving additional approvals from USCIS soon.”

EB5 Capital played a vital role in financing the construction of this project by successfully raising $184 million to support its development. The hotel opened to the public in July 2022 and created over 4,200 jobs for New York City, more than enough jobs to support all 368 foreign investors in the project. JF22 is one of many EB5 Capital projects across the US contributing to job creation and economic growth, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to making a positive economic impact wherever it invests.

About EB5 Capital

EB5 Capital provides qualified foreign investors opportunities to invest in job-creating commercial real estate projects under the United States Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5 Visa Program). As one of the country’s oldest and most active Regional Center operators, the firm has raised more than one billion dollars of foreign capital across nearly 40 EB-5 projects. Headquartered in Washington, DC, EB5 Capital’s distinguished track record and leadership in the industry has attracted investors from over 70 countries. Please visit www.eb5capital.com for more information.

Contact:
Katherine Willis
Director, Marketing & Communications
media@eb5capital.com

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Ma’aden to play pivotal role in addressing industry challenges at Future Minerals Forum 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) announced today that Ma’aden will return as a Founding Partner to the event for the third consecutive year. Ma’aden, the largest multi-commodity natural resources company in the Middle East, will play a central role again in discussions shaping the global minerals sector during FMF 2024 in January.

This event will focus on creating resilient and responsible mineral value chains in the resource-rich mineral super region of Africa, Western and Central Asia. FMF 2024 will convene government leaders, mining executives, investors, and other stakeholders to drive partnership and growth contributing to a sustainable sector and strengthening global minerals supply chains.

Last year at FMF Ma’aden made a series of significant announcements including a major joint venture with PIF, Manara Minerals, supporting global minerals supply chains that are critical to the energy transition. Ma’aden also announced milestone agreements with global mining leaders Ivanhoe Electric and Barrick Gold Corporation helping to drive forward the development of the Kingdom’s mining sector.

The Forum plays a key role in supporting investment and partnerships in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Exciting new initiatives that will be discussed at FMF 2024 include increasing human resource capacity and talent in the region through centers of excellence; developing sustainability standards that meet the requirements of host countries and maintain trust with society; and creating a green metals hub within the super region by utilizing modern technologies and developing processing centers.

FMF 2023 was a resounding success, with over 9,000 participants attending in person and over 13,000 participating remotely. FMF 2024 is expected to have an even wider reach, with a focus on actionable solutions to the challenges facing the mining and minerals sector.

FMF 2024 will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh from January 9-11, 2024.

To learn more about FMF 2024 and to register for the event, please visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/registration/.

Omar Shereen
PHONE NUMBER: +966506630489
Email: omar.shereen@fleishman.com

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Bombardier Defense Delivers Seventh Global Aircraft for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Surveillance Solution

Bombardier Global aircraft misionnized into Saab GlobalEye platform

Bombardier Defense Delivers Seventh Global Aircraft for Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Surveillance Solution

  • Bombardier’s Global aircraft brings its formidable performance into Saab’s GlobalEye airborne surveillance platforms, a solution equipped with sensors for all air, sea and land domains
  • Modern business jets are being increasingly recognized as strategic assets for military forces across the world

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Defense is proud to announce the seventh Global aircraft delivery to defense and security company Saab, ready to be transformed into Saab’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution known as GlobalEye. This new delivery comes as the two companies attend the Dubai Air Show 2023, where Bombardier presents its versatile Global and Challenger business jets to the Middle East market, and Saab showcases the leading capability of GlobalEye.

Bombardier’s latest Global aircraft delivery is destined to join the Swedish Air Force and will be Saab’s second GlobalEye aircraft to join Sweden’s military fleet. The 7 aircraft delivered by Bombardier to the GlobalEye program highlight a successful collaboration and echo Bombardier’s thriving, long-standing reputation manufacturing specialized aircraft for the defense industry.

“More and more countries are preparing for the future by choosing modern, more efficient business jets as strategic assets for their military fleet,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice-President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “With the rapid progression of technologies, there is a growing realization that business jets, such as our Global aircraft, can seamlessly integrate the equipment and capabilities that were traditionally carried by commercial aircraft.”

In addition to offering lower operating costs than commercial aircraft, Global business jets have takeoff and landing capabilities that allow them to fly in and out of more strategic locations. The agility granted by the steep approach certification and the advanced wing design of the Global aircraft is an advantageous feature to airborne surveillance platforms, designed for long-range air, maritime and ground surveillance.

As such, Saab’s GlobalEye incorporates some essential attributes of the Global business jet including over 11 hours of operational endurance, state-of-the-art avionics, and class-leading maintenance intervals. Paired with ample cabin space for workstations and mission equipment for ideal crew conditions, the Global aircraft is perfectly suited for situational awareness missions of large areas.

About Bombardier

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world’s most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Bombardier.

Bombardier, Challenger and Global, are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information

Marie-Andrée Charron
Bombardier
+1-514-447-2598
Marie-andree.charron@aero.bombardier.com

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Jordan and Canada Discuss Enhancing Development Cooperation

Amman – Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, held discussions on Monday with Canadian Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, regarding a joint development cooperation program. The talks, which centered around sectors like education, health, vocational training, gender, and refugees, aimed to strengthen the partnership between the two nations.

According to Jordan News Agency, Toukan emphasized the importance of Canadian aid in supporting Jordan’s development efforts. She highlighted how Canadian assistance contributes to Jordan’s economic and development reform package, which aligns with the country’s vision for economic modernization. Toukan briefed on Jordan’s development priorities, underscoring the need for Jordan to be considered a priority country in Canada’s development aid program.

Toukan also discussed the ongoing need for international assistance in response to the Syrian crisis and the support required for Jordan in providing services to refugees and host communities. She emphasized the Kingdom’s focus on implementing its development plan effectively.

Canadian Minister Ahmed Hussen expressed admiration for the depth of Jordanian-Canadian relations at all levels. He reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to continue supporting Jordan’s modernization and development efforts, particularly praising Jordan’s role in hosting refugees. Hussen pledged continued Canadian support for Jordan, with a focus on education and vocational training.

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Fifth International Festival of Jordanian Dates Begins

Amman – Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hnifat, on behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II, inaugurated the 5th International Festival of Jordanian Dates on Monday. The festival is organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Jordanian Dates Association.

According to Jordan News Agency, the festival’s royal patronization is a testament to its growing success and significance. He emphasized that the fifth edition of the festival underscores its positive impact on Jordan’s palm sector. The festival has been instrumental in increasing competitiveness among farmers, recognizing pioneers in date cultivation and production, and boosting exports. It also provides a platform for merchants and international companies importing dates to connect with local farmers.

Hnifat highlighted the palm sector’s attraction for private investment, particularly for the Medjool date variety, due to Jordan’s geographical advantages. The sector boasts investments worth about $500 million and has created approximately 5-8 thousand job opportunities, with women occupying 40 percent of these roles.

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Royal Jordanian Expands Fleet with Four New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Amman – Royal Jordanian (RJ) is set to enhance its aircraft fleet by purchasing four cutting-edge 787-9 Dreamliner planes from Boeing. This expansion was announced on Monday, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The announcement came during the prestigious Dubai Airshow, underscoring the importance of this acquisition for the airline.

According to Jordan News Agency, this new order follows a previous purchase of two 787-9 aircraft, bringing the total number of this model in RJ’s fleet to six. The company highlighted that the addition of these aircraft, alongside their existing seven 787-8 planes, will significantly enhance their capacity for transporting more passengers and cargo over longer distances.

The 787-9 Dreamliner boasts the ability to carry up to 296 passengers for distances up to 14,010 kilometers. This increased range and capacity have already led to an expansion in the number of destinations serviced by RJ’s 787-8 aircraft.

Samer Majali, Vice Chairman and CEO of RJ, expressed that the decision to acquire additional 787-9 Dreamliners reflects the airline’s commitment to offering an unparalleled travel experience. He emphasized that this move aligns with RJ’s broader strategy focused on fleet modernization, fuel efficiency, sustainability, and passenger comfort.

Royal Jordanian has been a pioneer in the region for adopting new aviation technologies, being the first airline in the Middle East to order the 787 Dreamliner over 16 years ago. Majali highlighted that RJ continues to lead in adopting advancements in aviation with its current fleet of 787-8 Dreamliners, which have played a crucial role in connecting Amman to major global destinations.

Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, commented on the deal, noting that RJ’s order for additional 787 aircraft demonstrate the airline’s long-term commitment to enhancing its capabilities and market position with the Dreamliner.