BAODING, China, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On September 9, GWM HAVAL H6 GT showed up at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in South Africa, setting off an upsurge of enthusiasm for the coupe SUV visual experience.
HAVAL brand sets up a static HAVAL H6 GT experience area outside the Cape Town Stadium, which gives rugby fans and other audiences a chance to experience its unique sports coupe styling closely.
HAVAL H6 GT adopts a bio-inspired aesthetic design, which integrates a shark’s vigorous posture with the body modelling, making it looks very sporty. The sides of the HAVAL H6 GT adopt many personalized design details for embellishment, including smooth and rugged lines, fastback shape, and double rear trim spoilers. These details further emphasize the model’s sense of style and sportiness.
Actually, in the first week of September, HAVAL H6 GT held a media test drive in South Africa. TopGear.co.za, SAGMJ, and other local authoritative media all expressed their recognition of this model.
“HAVAL H6 GT integrates the practicality of conventional H6 with modern styling. There is no doubt that it will be well-received by local SUV buyers,” commented by TopGear.co.za, a local specialist auto website.
“HAVAL H6 GT is reshaping the appearance of SUVs. This sportier model provides a different product for the H6 SUV, and also complements the currently unique stylistic language of HAVAL H6,” commented by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ).
HAVAL H6 GT has also equipped with a track mode and an exhaust sound wave system, to give global test drivers a sportier driving experience.
Conrad Groenewald, HAVAL South Africa Chief Operations Officer, said “HAVAL is bringing the brand to consumers in a format that resonates with the market via sponsoring events such as the Rugby World Cup Sevens.”
In July this year, HAVAL H6 GT also appeared at Red Bull Quicksand in South Africa, giving spectators a more tangible sense of the coupe SUV’s charm. In the Australian market, HAVAL has continuously brought its models and users closer together through cooperation with City2Surf, which is popular among young people.
Except for the HAVAL H6 GT, to meet the differentiated needs of varied worldwide users, the HAVAL H6 family has also been constantly expanding its product lineups by launching a variety of models including the fuel-powered version H6 and HEV/PHEV hybrid version.
GWM HAVAL H6 family plans to launch different versions of products in multiple markets worldwide in the nearly future and hope providing personalized experiences to more users.
Israeli occupation forces carried out raids across the West Bank and East Jerusalem early Tuesday, arrested 15 Palestinians and referred them to military investogators, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Club.
It said army jeeps stormed Ramallah, El Bireh, Tubas, Hebron and Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem, sparking clashes with local youth.
Meantime, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned ongoing attacks by hardline Jewish settlers against Palestinians, homes, property and holy sites in the occupied West Bank, under the protection of the Israeli army.
In a statement, the ministry held the Israeli government fully and directly responsible for the escalation of violations and crimes by the occupation authority and armed settlers, pointing out that successive Israeli governments have sought to block any political horizon for resolving the conflict.
The statement pointed to the latest Israeli violations, such as attacks by settlers on the town of Hawara near Nablus on Monday in which at least 15 Palestinians were injured, the closure of Nablus-Qalkilya road, ongoing attacks in Masafer Yatta near Hebron as well as the demolition of homes, stores and agricultural facilities.
It urged the international community to intervene and pressure the occupation authority to stop the settlement expansion and all forms of violations and engage in a real peace process to end the occupation as stipulated by international legitimacy resolutions.
HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein on Tuesday opened a meeting of stakeholders from several Arab countries in advance of their participation in the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), scheduled to be held in Panama November 14-25.
In a welcoming address, the Princess urged participants to “unify the goal and discourse” to agree on measures to prevent the illegal trade in animals and safeguard global biodiversity.
The meeting is organized by the Princess Alia Foundation, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN).
Jordan, according to RSCN Director-General Fadi Nasser, was an early signatory to the CITES, thereby helping to save numerous species from extinction.
In addition, he said, Jordan has conducted numerous studies with the goals of revising certain articles of CITES, activating the control and inspection functions to protect native and migratory species, and halting the illegal trade in animals.
The Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) on Tuesday welcomed the first Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The flag carrier of Ethiopia will operate three weekly direct flights between Amman and Addis Ababa.
The inaugural flight, which carried Ethiopian Airlines representatives, was greeted with the customary ‘water arch’ salute in the presence of Airport International Group representatives, the carrier’s general sales agent in Jordan, Dahab Travel, and ground handler, Menzies Aviation.
“We are delighted to welcome Ethiopian Airlines as a new regular carrier to our expanding airline network and to establish a direct connection to the carrier’s hub in Addis Ababa, one of Africa’s most important airport gateways.” By doing so, we are actively cementing QAIA’s position as the primary gateway to Jordan and the Levant by providing our passengers with multiple route options – a top priority as we work to recover pre-COVID traffic figures,” said Airport International Group CEO Nicolas Claude.
Airport International Group is a Jordanian company comprising local and international investors with proven experience in airport rehabilitation, enhancement, operation and management.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) Nayef Fayez inaugurated Tuesday the Jordanian pavilion at the 2022 International and French Travel Market “Top Resa” tourism and travel exhibition in France.
According to a press release, Fayez said that the exhibition is an opportunity to increase the number of French tourists to the Kingdom, underscoring the importance of the French market for Jordanian tourism.
Director General of the authority Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat said that the Jordanian pavilion will feature tourism companies, Royal Jordanian and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, adding that tourism agreements will be signed on the sidelines of the exhibition. He stated that the participation of both the public and private sectors underlines the importance of cooperation to promote Jordanian tourism.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage, the international multi-asset trading platform today announces its partnership with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation), as a part of its social commitment to strengthen education opportunities to emerging markets like India.
Within this partnership, Vantage is supporting the “State of the Education Report for India, 2022 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education,” which was launched today in New Delhi, India. The Report covers a number of pertinent issues at the intersection of AI and education, including the potential of artificial intelligence to empower teachers and enhance our understanding of the learning process.
Commenting on the partnership, Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy & Trading Officer at Vantage, said, “Our global footprint and presence in emerging markets has provided us with a unique perspective into the issues faced by our communities. We aim to foster a long-term, strategic partnership with UNESCO that rests on the foundations of our shared values – inclusion and equity. As a financial services provider, lending our support towards emerging technological developments in education, such as on AI in education and on digital literacy initiatives to students and learners in India, was a natural first step to take on this education journey.”
Talking about the role of artificial intelligence in financial inclusion, Eric Falt, Director and UNESCO Representative to Bhutan, India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka, said, “While the world may be on the fence about AI, this much is certain that AI is here to stay. With the rise of ICTs and digital banking platforms, AI has made financial inclusion a reality in India. Financial education and skilling are key to improving the economic and social well-being of people, especially women. In light of the same, we are very happy to partner with Vantage who share our commitments.”
Vantage’s partnership with UNESCO New Delhi brings together two organisations with a shared aspiration to ensure that no one is left behind. In the coming years, Vantage aims to leverage its financial and technological expertise to provide support for UNESCO’s education initiatives in India, by increasing the accessibility of teaching and bringing the benefits of education to those who need it most.
Vantage’s strategic partnership with UNESCO marks another milestone in its corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) journey, which was formally launched in July 2022 . Vantage has been collaborating with popular digital media producer Supercar Blondie to raise awareness on climate change and women’s empowerment during the week of the Extreme E race in Sardinia, Italy. In addition, the company has undertaken several other ESG activities this year, including a dollar-for-dollar matching fundraising exercise in partnership with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and a global blood donation drive across their offices.
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was created in the year 1945. It seeks to build peace and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO’s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. As a laboratory of ideas, UNESCO helps countries to adopt international standards and manages programmes that foster the free flow of ideas and the exchange of knowledge.
COLUMBIA, Md. and VICTORIA, BC, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Authority Brands, a residential services franchising platform in North America, today announced that British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”), one of the largest institutional investors in Canada, has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in the company, alongside funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax Funds”), which will retain majority ownership.
Authority Brands is the premier home service franchisor in North America. Its family of home service franchise brands are leaders in their industry, providing homeowners with services from the property line to the roof line. Authority Brands’ companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie’s. Together, these brands provide home services through approximately 860 franchise owners across North America.
Since the Apax Funds’ initial investment in 2018, Authority Brands has grown from two home service franchisors to the current 12, expanding into new geographies and services and building out a powerful infrastructure.
“We are proud to have partnered with the Authority Brands team to help build, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, a leading residential services franchising platform,” said Ashish Karandikar, Partner at Apax. “We continue to see significant room for growth by Authority Brands and are pleased to join with BCI and members of the leadership team in the next phase of the company’s journey as they extend their platform through M&A, and strategic initiatives including franchise development, technology transformation and international expansion.”
“As a long-term investor, we seek to invest in market-leading companies with strong management teams, multiple levers for growth, and resilient business models that create shareholder value, such as Authority Brands,” said Dave Hong, Senior Managing Director, Private Equity at BCI “We look forward to working with Authority Brands and Apax to generate compelling risk-adjusted returns for our pension plan and insurance fund clients.”
“We could not be more pleased than to continue to build the premier residential services franchisor in partnership with Apax and BCI,” said Craig Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer of Authority Brands. “Both partners will add substantial value as we aim to capture further share in the highly fragmented home services market, including by evaluating M&A opportunities in new service verticals.”
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q4 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Apax was advised by Harris Williams, Boxwood Partners, William Blair & Company, Moelis & Company (financial advisors), Kirkland & Ellis, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, DLA Piper, and Lathrop GPM (legal counsel), and Ernst & Young (financial and tax advisor).
About BCI
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is amongst the largest institutional investors in Canada with C$211.1 billion under management, as of March 31, 2022. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver and New York City, BCI is invested in: fixed income and private debt; public and private equity; infrastructure and renewable resources; as well as real estate equity and real estate debt through our independently operated platform company QuadReal Property Group. With our global outlook, we seek investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that will meet our clients’ risk and return requirements over time.
BCI’s private equity program actively manages a C$24.8 billion global portfolio of privately held companies and funds with long-term growth potential. Leveraging our sector-focused teams in business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, industrials, and technology, media and telecommunications, we work with strategic private equity partners to source and manage direct and co-sponsor/co-investment opportunities.
Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”) is a leading global private equity advisory firm. For nearly 50 years, Apax has worked to inspire growth and ideas that transform businesses. The firm has raised and advised funds with aggregate commitments of more than $60 billion. The Apax Funds invest in companies across four global sectors of Internet/Consumer, Tech, Services, and Healthcare. These funds provide long-term equity financing to build and strengthen world-class companies. For more information see: www.apax.com.
Apax Partners is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
About Authority Brands
Authority Brands is the premier residential services franchising platform providing services from the property line to the roof line. Authority Brands’ companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie’s. Together, these brands provide home services through approximately 860 franchise owners across North America. Authority Brands, which is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth with a full suite of marketing, technology, and operational support, allowing them to focus on providing exceptional service to homeowners. Please visit www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation’s (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) has released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report lately, highlighting its clean energy development with 104 of its subsidiaries recognized as Green Enterprise and an annual carbon emission reduction of 2.38 million tons.
“Sinopec fulfills our responsibility as a global corporate citizen. We align with the development trend of economic globalization and China’s opening up, serving the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative and giving full play to oil and gas exploration and development, petroleum and petrochemical engineering services, chemical products, equipment and materials trade, warehousing investment and more to promote mutually beneficial cooperation with many countries and regions to serve the sustainable development of the global economy and society,” said Ma Yongsheng, President of Sinopec.
Sinopec’s steady development of clean energy is anchored in building the “No.1 hydrogen energy company in China”, its annual hydrogen production capacity has exceeded 3.5 million tons, which accounted for 14 percent of the national total. Sinopec’s Fuling shale gas field has an accumulative gas production of 45.4 billion cubic meters, and the company’s geothermal heating capacity is now more than 80 million square meters.
Sinopec is also striving to become a practitioner of environmental protection, a driver of ecological civilization, and a constructor of a beautiful China with active carbon footprint research and continuous participation in carbon trading. In 2021, it has recorded 9.7 million tons in carbon trading volume with transaction value of 414 million yuan (US$ 61 million), and innovatively established the “Niukouyu Wetland “garden factory and “Egret Garden” green factory.
In supporting rural revitalization, Sinopec has offered partner assistance to promote sustainable development in eight counties and 616 villages, investing a total of 192 million yuan (US$ 28.29 million) with 940 personnel stationed in the villages.
To date, Sinopec’s Lifeline Express program has assisted over 50,000 cataract patients, while its Drivers’ Home program has established 2,178 homes for truck drivers and 3,520 “care stations”. Sinopec is also actively engaged in poverty alleviation and invested a total of 192 million yuan (US$ 28.29 million) in 2021 to support poverty-stricken areas.
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Local Administration Hussein Mhaidat said Tuesday that global partnerships and efforts helped put Jordan on the right environmental track and facilitated the ministry’s oversight on municipalities and joint service councils.
During a meeting with global organizations and donors on Tuesday, Mhaidat reaffirmed that the solid waste department at the ministry conducted many health and environment-relared projects using modern techniques that bolstered the ecosystem.
He called on donors, including the European Union, to expand the eco-services range to benefit more governorates in the Kingdom and unify efforts to meet collection, sorting, and recycling standards.
For their part, international organizations and donors emphasized the need to coordinate on expediting the implementation of projects under plans based on outcomes of previous strategies, and draw up an updated map to involve the private sector.
BANGKOK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On September 19, HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand. Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud’s Global Marketing and Sales Service, stressed Huawei Cloud’s commitment to the goal of “By Local, For Local” in fostering a strong ecosystem for digitalization. Huawei Cloud believes that it is only when the local ecosystem grows, can digital transformation grow, and in a healthy and sustainable way.
Huawei Cloud continues to provide leading digital technologies for users around the world, enabling enterprises and developers to better achieve digital development. To better provide local services, Huawei Cloud continues to build one global network to deliver high-quality cloud services with consistent experience. In the Asia Pacific since 2018, Huawei Cloud has operated local nodes in Singapore and Malaysia, and is the first public cloud provider to do so in Thailand. Huawei Cloud builds 3AZ data centers in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Samut Prakan, and provides website and consulting services in Thai.
In addition, Huawei Cloud and partners build a digital industry ecosystem by all and for all. Huawei Cloud works tirelessly to build a global startup ecosystem. Multiple forms of enablement, such as cost optimization, technical support, entrepreneurship training, and business resources will empower at least 10,000 high-potential startups worldwide in the next three years, helping startups move to the cloud agilely and focus on innovation.
In the Asia Pacific alone, more than 120 enterprises have joined the Huawei Cloud Startup Program. For example, Huawei Cloud helped ReverseAds expand its business in Thailand, Singapore, and South America. Through this program, ReverseAds has received financing of more than USD20 million. “We will further promote the startup program to the world. We hope that more and more enterprises like ReverseAds can innovate and achieve win-win,” said Ms. Shi.
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, Huawei Cloud also released the “Go Cloud, Go Global” ecosystem plan to share Huawei’s local compliance and human resources in more than 170 countries and regions. The plan also shares Huawei Cloud’s insights into industries and the hottest domains, as well as corresponding product and solutions for more enterprises to go global.
Ms. Shi released 15 innovative services at the conference, including CCE Turbo (Cloud Container Engine), UCS (Ubiquitous Cloud Native Service), Pangu wave model, DataArts LakeFormation, Virtual Live, CodeCheck and CloudTest, KooMessage, KooSearch, and KooGallery. This is the first time the services are announced for global implementation.
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About UNESCO
