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Teen Pilot Youngest Woman to Solo Circumnavigate Globe

Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford landed in Kortrijk, Belgium, Thursday to officially become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.

The Belgian British 19-year-old landed her single-seat Shark ultralight aircraft to cheers and honking horns from a crowd that had gathered to welcome her home. Rutherford originally embarked from Kortrijk on August 18, 2021 — 155 days ago.

As she stepped from the cockpit, she shared a hug with her parents and brother and was presented with framed copies of a certificate from the Guiness Book of World Records certifying her accomplishment.

The 51,000-kilometer, east-to-west journey took her across 52 countries and five continents. To meet the criteria for a round-the-world flight, Rutherford touched two points opposite each other on the globe: Jambi, Indonesia, and Tumaco, Colombia.

The trip was all the more challenging as she flew without the aid of flight instruments or a pressurized cabin.

Rutherford told reporters the last leg of her journey — from a small airstrip near Frankfurt, Germany, where she landed Wednesday, to the Kortrijk airstrip – had been a bit tricky because of rain and snow. Rutherford said she had to wiggle in some valleys and wait for a while for the snow to clear.

But Rutherford said she was glad to be home and was looking forward to her favorite sandwich from a local shop.

Rutherford had said her big goal is to use this experience to encourage other young women to go into flying or study science, technology and mathematics “and other fields they might not have thought about.”

In September, she plans to go to college to study engineering in either Britain or the United States.

Rutherford broke the record set by American aviator Shaesta Waiz, who was 30 when she set the previous record for the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo in 2017.

Source: Voice of America

January 20, 2022

Arctech Expands Global Footprint: Shine Forward in 2022

SHANGHAI, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Arctech, the world’s leading tracking, racking, and BIPV solutions provider, reviewed the major milestones in 2021 and stepped into the new year with the expansion of its global footprint.

In 2021, Arctech has been taking a leap on expanding its global footprint and manufacturing bases close to its major markets worldwide. In Latam, the company announced its official subsidiary in Chile. With a portfolio of close to 1.6 GW in Latam, the company has now five local offices in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, providing engineering, manufacturing and after-sales support for Arctech’s local operation, with an intent to source materials for its tracking systems from within the region to shore up competitiveness and diversify supply sources.

Arctech has also officially launched the Saudi Arabian subsidy early this year after successfully developing world-class projects, including Arctech’s 2.1GW Al Dhafra PV2 project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The plant will be the largest of its kind in the Middle East when completed. The company has been awarded the “Regional Technology Provider of the Year Award” by Middle East Solar Industry Association for empowering the market with upfront technology.

The company has also been working on the consumer adoption of its champion tracker products in the US market. In 2021, Arctech witnessed a major breakthrough by successfully introducing SkySmart II, the first rigid 2P (two-in-portrait) tracker with multi-point parallel drive tracking system certified by TÜV Rheinland Group, to the US market.

Arctech has been enhancing its overseas OEM production capacity to meet the logistics cost challenges brought by the high sea freight charges. Now, the company has suppliers from 14 countries worldwide including US, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Vietnam among others.

Further announced its vertically integrated production plan in India, the company is amping up 3GW tracker products to meet the demand from global markets by building an Indian manufacturing base. It is estimated to enter operation in the first half of 2022. India is one of the biggest markets for Arctech, which is proved by Wood Mackenzie’s 2021 report. The report says the company has topped the ranking in the Asian Pacific region with a 35% market share, aided by the unparalleled leadership in the Indian solar market, where it maintained the No. 1 tracker supplier for three consecutive years. Arctech struck a deal with one leading Indian developer to supply 1.7 GW of 1P SkyLine trackers to two projects in Rajasthan. In particular, the 860MW AEML solar power plant is the largest bifacial tracker power generation project in India.

Besides the Indian manufacturing base, Arctech has a fully-operational manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 6.4 GW, and an additional 2.8 GW production capacity from the Fanchang manufacturing base in trial operation.

“2022 will be a year of both opportunities and challenges. We will also stay alert to the challenges and uncertainties and continuously gear up for global expansion.” Remarked Allen Cao, the General Manager of International Business at Arctech.

January 20, 2022

Bybit Announces Launch of NFT Platform With Mystery Boxes of Monster Galaxy NFTs, Exclusive Artworks Curated by ONBD and REALY Apparel

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 January 2022 – Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, announced the launch of the Bybit NFT Marketplace, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform that aims to streamline digital ownership and support the development of blockchain gaming and the metaverse.

The Bybit NFT Marketplace is set to become a one-stop shop that brings together artists, creators and collectors. Bybit users will not be required to link their personal wallet addresses to the platform. Instead, they can buy, sell or trade NFTs on the Ethereum ERC-721 standard through their Bybit spot accounts — opening the door to digital ownership to collectors of all knowledge and skill levels.

The Bybit NFT Marketplace also allows users to conduct multi-chain transactions, making it easy for everyone to participate in the exciting NFT, GameFi, and metaverse marketplaces. Bybit’s secure and reliable infrastructure means that NFT collectors can verify the authenticity and the chain of custody of their favorite NFTs, making it easy for users to authenticate its origin and value.

Bybit NFT Marketplace Opens Its Doors With Monster Galaxy NFTs, Artworks Curated by ONBD and REALY Apparel

To further spur interest among the community, Bybit is launching campaigns featuring exclusive NFTs from Monsters Galaxy, ONBD and REALY as its debut into the NFT world.

Inspired by crowd favorites like Pokémon and Monster Hunter, Monsters Galaxy is a social role-playing mobile game developed by Gaia Online that allows players to participate in epic monster battles with their teams of monsters, or capture wild monsters. So far, it has attracted over 25 million players across the globe to be part of its fanbase.

As a curatorial brand and incubator focused on discovering, conceptualizing and realizing NFT projects, ONBD collaborates with crypto-native artists and traditional artists alike to onboard them to the metaverse. The first series from ONBD on the Bybit NFT Marketplace features more than 100 unique NFT artworks from nine artists from around the world.

The REALY Metaverse, also known as KOOOLA virtual city, is a lively metaverse inspired by street culture where users can meet, trade and play games in a fully immersive experience. Players will get to interact with real-life brands and scenarios in the virtual world as avatars (e.g. purchase and wear virtual clothing by real world brands).

What to Expect From Bybit’s NFT Marketplace

Whether you’re new to digital collectibles or an NFT collector, Bybit’s NFT marketplace promises one of the best collections available, along with reliability, stability and a seamless user experience.

Other than partnerships with Monsters Galaxy, ONBD and REALY, Bybit will be curating and releasing exclusive unique NFTs of high value from up-and-coming artists, renowned celebrities as well as athletes, with mystery boxes up for grabs. Artists and creators can look forward to the deep liquidity and access to over 5 million Bybit users. More collaborations will be announced in coming weeks.

“While some may be skeptical of the investment value of NFTs, it remains a fact that NFTs not only make it possible for everyone to participate in and appreciate digital ownership, but also enable artists and creators to exercise control over the ownership of their work,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We are excited to provide a premier NFT platform for Bybit users, so they can be part of the creation of a new marketplace and new world called the metaverse.”

“The Monster Galaxy series has a rich legacy and an established fanbase in mobile gaming. Our aim is to nurture and grow this community, as we lead them into a blockchain enabled Web 3.0 ecosystem. Bybit’s NFT Marketplace is focused on creating a seamless user experience for new users of crypto, backed by their robust infrastructure and deep exchange liquidity which make them the ideal partners for our maiden NFT collection drop. We look forward to working closely with their team,” said James Cao, founder and CEO of Monster Galaxy.

“ONBD is proud to be building a strong Web 3.0 community of dedicated artists and collectors of the highest caliber. We are very excited to be working with Bybit and their new world class NFT Marketplace to engage with their community and introduce our internationally renowned artists to a new audience,” said Eva Ren, founder and CEO of ONBD.

“REALY’s goal is to be at the forefront of the street culture metaverse and we are very excited to achieve this milestone with Bybit, which is known for their deep liquidity and their no-down-time commitment. The Bybit NFT Marketplace is a clear choice for us to debut our street culture NFTs,” said George Yang, founder and CEO of REALY.

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 to offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. The company provides innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strives to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

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January 20, 2022

Sweegen Praises New Framework on Stevia Technology By International Food Safety Authority

Sets Global Example on Standards for Countries

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sweegen’s health and wellness commitment through global sugar reduction solutions became stronger after Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international food standard safety authority, recently adopted the specifications for all four stevia technologies, including Sweegen’s bioconversion.

“The new Codex framework is timely as the benefits of steviol glycosides, the sweet component in the stevia leaf, fit into the broader health and wellness narrative, which is something consumers want to see more of, and global food and beverage manufacturers want greater access to,” said Luca Giannone, senior vice president of sales.

The significance of the adoption is that there is now a more streamlined approach to regional adoption of new production technologies. This will provide greater access to less common and better-tasting steviol glycosides at scale and a more sustainable supply of the sugar-like tasting ingredients.

Sweegen’s support for adopting the “Framework for Stevia Technology” started four years ago as a member of the alliance group, the International Stevia Council (ISC). Adopting the framework was a stevia industry effort and collaboration internationally where Sweegen represented bioconversion technology.

“With this framework, most countries in the world will gradually adopt this standard, and our global stevia footprint can expand more rapidly into countries where we are seeking approval for offering our pure, clean, and great-tasting Signature Bestevia ingredients produced by bioconversion,” said Giannone.

Modern technology advancements, such as bioconversion, produce clean new generation sweetener molecules such as Rebaudiosides M, D, and E, originally found in small quantities in the stevia leaf. Unlike first-generation ingredients like Rebaudioside A, these rebaudiosides impart a clean sugar-like taste with a better sensory profile and are highly sought-after by food and beverage manufacturers in countries where they have regulatory approvals.

“The adopted framework is good news for brands that want greater access to Sweegen’s pure and clean tasting stevia ingredients, Rebs D, E, M, and more,” said Giannone. “By leveraging proprietary bioconversion technology, we start with the stevia leaf, and with the support of enzymes, produce a final product that is a single purified steviol glycoside (not a mixture) that naturally occurs in the stevia leaf.”

Under the new framework, all of Sweegen’s rebaudiosides are approved by Codex. Last year, Sweegen earned regulatory approval for its Signature Bestevia Reb M in Europe, which enables greater flexibility in satisfying regional preferences for sweetness and great taste.

“We welcome the adoption of the Codex framework and the opportunity to support our customers globally with new sugar reduction innovations,” said Steven Chen, Sweegen’s chief executive officer. “Sweegen is proud to be part of this collaborative effort to bring much-needed innovation to the food and beverage industry.”

About Sweegen

Sweegen provides sweet taste solutions for food and beverage manufacturers around the world.

We are on a mission to reduce the sugar and artificial sweeteners in our global diet. Partnering with customers, we create delicious zero-sugar products that consumers love. With the best next-generation stevia sweeteners in our portfolio, such as Bestevia® Rebs B, D, E, I, M, and N, along with our deep knowledge of flavor modulators and texturants, Sweegen delivers market-leading solutions that customers want, and consumers prefer. Be well. Choose well.

For more information, please contact info@sweegen.com and visit Sweegen’s website, www.sweegen.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, among other statements, statements regarding the future prospects for Reb M stevia leaf sweetener. These statements are based on current expectations but are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Sweegen, Inc.

Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in the historic filings of Sweegen, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. Sweegen, Inc. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements due to new information or future events or developments.

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January 20, 2022

CoinEx Offers Emergency Aids to Filipinos Affected by Typhoon Rai as A Gesture of Goodwill

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines and to assist in disaster relief, CoinEx has offered emergency aid to disaster-stricken areas. As one of the strongest storms the country witnessed in 2021, Rai has brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, as well as floods. On December 31, 2021, the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) briefed that Rai had affected 4.45 million people in this country and damaged more than 530,000 houses.

CoinEx dispatched support teams to the three worst-hit areas, respectively Southern Leyte, Cebu, and Negros. Sparing no effort in supporting disaster relief in the country, CoinEx also provided emergency assistance donations for local rescue organizations. Each support team consisted of 20 members. Soon after Rai hit the country, they prepared and distributed the relevant supplies to locals who need them the most.

On 6^th and 8^th January , the support teams visited locals in areas hit by Rai and distributed a total of 300 supply packages that included rice, noodles, sardines, water, bread, biscuits, and other daily suppliers. Apart from the provision of emergency supplies, CoinEx also gave a $10,000 emergency donation to the local government and spared no effort in supporting disaster relief in the country.

CoinEx’s assistance to disaster relief in the Philippines fully reflected its mission of “Via Blockchain, Making The World A Better Place”. CoinEx always committed to its social responsibilities, has been actively involved in various charitable causes and held charitable events around the world. With a loving heart, CoinEx has been doing its utmost to give back to society and extend a helping hand.

As a world-leading crypto trading platform, CoinEx will continue to perfect its products and provide users with the best services. Meanwhile, it will also keep sending a positive message and engage in more charitable events. Aiming to give back to the public and its global users, the exchange will strive to take on more social responsibilities while calling on more people to contribute to charitable causes.

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January 20, 2022

Versius adopted for urological procedures in Pakistan

Versius adopted for urological procedures in Pakistan

The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) is the first hospital in Pakistan to acquire Versius to complete high-volume urological procedures
At SIUT, Versius is being used as part of a multispecialty programme, beginning with urological procedures and later expanding into general surgery

Cambridge, United Kingdom. 20 January 2022 00:01 (GMT). CMR Surgical – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced the successful completion of high-volume urological procedures at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) using the next generation surgical robotic system, Versius^®, in Pakistan. SIUT is a renowned, charitable institute, providing free state of the art medical treatment to all patients, regardless of background or wealth, facilitating the treatment of renal ailments, urological and nephrological conditions, oncological treatments, treatments of hepatic and gastrointestinal diseases, and organ transplantation.

The small, portable and modular design of Versius allows it to easily be moved between operating theatres, supporting high-utilisation of the system. Completing over 100 cases within two months, SIUT have rapidly integrated Versius into high-volume complex urological procedures, including cystectomies, prostatectomies and radical nephrectomies. Versius will be used as part of a multispecialty robotics programme, later being used for a range of general surgery procedures, including cholecystectomies and hernia repairs.

Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer of CMR Surgical said: “Since day one, CMR’s mission has been to make the benefits of keyhole surgery more accessible to patients globally. The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation is a fine example of an institution that shares our mission and sees the important role surgical robotics will play to fulfil needs in their busy operating rooms. The pace and high volume of procedures being carried out at SIUT has been remarkable, with record breaking number of procedures being carried out, enabled by the unique technology features of Versius.”

CMR services, integrated data capabilities and training support rapid transition for surgical teams and hospitals to use Versius, playing a potential role in reducing surgical costs, optimising surgeon performance, and improving patient safety outcomes in the near and long term.

“With the volume of patients we operate on, it was important to adopt the Versius system quickly and proficiently to ensure patient safety. We are impressed by the speed at which we have been able to achieve high procedure volumes in such a short period of time. The remote training we received from the CMR Team in the Middle East enabled us to learn how to use the new system efficiently, and the technology built into the small, modular arms of Versius was easy to adapt to.” Prof Dr. Adibul Hasan Rizvi, Director of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation said: “At SIUT, we believe technological innovations in healthcare should benefit all people. This belief has remained a guiding principle for us since our inception. The institute looks forward to entering many more avenues and therapeutic areas with the help of this next generation Robotic System, Versius.”

The successful launch of Versius at SIUT adds Pakistan to a growing number of markets across India, Middle East, Europe and Australia where Versius is used in hospitals as a valuable surgical tool. The announcement follows other recent expansion news from CMR, including the recent award of Anvisa regulatory approval in Brazil, new market launches in Italy and the Middle East, and plans to build a new global manufacturing facility to keep up with global demand for Versius.

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The Versius^® Surgical Robotic System

Versius^® resets expectations of robotic surgery. Versius fits into virtually any operating room set-up and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, increasing the likelihood of robotic minimal access surgery (MAS). The small, portable and modular design of Versius allows the surgeon to only use the number of arms needed for a given procedure.

Biomimicking the human arm, Versius gives surgeons the choice of optimised port placement alongside the dexterity and accuracy of small fully-wristed instruments. With 3D HD vision, easy-to adopt instrument control and a choice of ergonomic working positions, the open surgeon console has the potential to reduce stress and fatigue and allows for clear communication with the surgical team. By thinking laparoscopically and operating robotically with Versius, patients, surgeons and healthcare professionals can all benefit from the value that robotic MAS brings.

But it’s more than just a robot. Versius captures meaningful data with its wider digital ecosystem to support a surgeon’s continuous learning. Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

About CMR Surgical Limited

CMR Surgical (CMR) is a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with Versius^®, a next-generation surgical robot.

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, CMR is committed to working with surgeons, surgical teams and hospital partners, to provide an optimal tool to make robotic minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable. With Versius, we are on a mission to redefine the surgical robotics market with practical, innovative technology and data that can improve surgical care.

Founded in 2014, CMR Surgical is private limited company backed by an international shareholder base.

January 20, 2022

Next-generation Lumos Controls mobile application redefines the enterprise lighting experience

The new app built for smart enterprises allows seamless journey from a basic automated wireless system to achieving a complete green building and even unlock further opportunities

Lumos Controls

Mobile App

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumos Controls launches an all-new mobile application to simplify and redefine smart controls for enterprises. The app is a perfect gateway in making any building smarter in the shortest span of time and meet their sustainability goals. The launch of redesigned Lumos Controls App emphasizes on bringing a great difference to the commercial and industrial lighting experiences along with great savings on energy bills and labor cost.

Vivek Pramod, Senior Vice President & GM – Smart Controls, WiSilica, says, “While smart controls are a must have for any modern building, the present solutions in the industry compels the user to understand the complexities of underlying technology even for the simplest of tasks. This is a big deterrent for smart technology adoption.”

The app introduces several breakthrough features to simplify commissioning, configuration and automation of smart control ecosystem the way the industry needs it. Users can use this intuitive app without any additional training, thanks to a host of features such as multilanguage support, contextual in-app user tips, and a well-structured user guide. The mobile app provides flexible and easy solutions for lighting automation with multi-option scheduling and daylight harvesting.

“Our new app is collective result of all the feedback from our users over the years and rightly blended with our extensive technology expertise. The outcome is a simple to use mobile app tailor-made for smart enterprises and with a perfect balance of controls and configuration. This is a big step in our long journey ahead to create extensive value for lighting controls beyond its staple functionality and lots more to follow,” Vivek concluded.

The app is a part of a well-rounded smart control ecosystem comprising of fit-to-purpose lighting control devices, multi-mount sensors, switches, gateways, analytical dashboards and more. The smart controls ecosystem is designed to facilitate seamless integration with building management system for a complete green building solution. Beyond the basic functionalities, now the lighting controls can deliver immense value better than ever!

This next-gen app is available for download on the iOS app store and Google play store for users.

About Lumos Controls

Lumos Controls is a smart controls solution from WiSilica, the leading IoT platform and solutions provider. Built on an IoT platform (ARIXA), this solution features the most advanced lighting control devices, intuitive interfaces, and versatile edge/cloud computing that are brought together to build an intelligent lighting network that’s future ready for smart enterprises. Lumos Controls is on a mission to unlock the extra ordinary potential of light and give lighting controls a life of its own and beyond.

For more information: Lumoscontrols.com

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WiSilica Inc.
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January 20, 2022

Iconic M&M’S® Brand Announces Global Commitment to Creating A World Where Everyone Feels They Belong

M&M’S, a proud part of Mars, Incorporated, launches global platform to increase a sense of belonging for ten million people by 2025, helping to connect and celebrate one another

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — M&M’S®, part of the Mars, Incorporated portfolio of brands, has announced a global commitment to creating a world where everyone feels they belong, and society is inclusive. The iconic candy brand’s announcement is built on more than 80 years of bringing people together with its bite-sized colorful candies and flavors and is part of the evolved M&M’S brand’s strategy built on purpose, which promises to use the power of fun to include everyone, with a goal of increasing the sense of belonging for 10 million people around the world by 2025.

M&M’S has evolved its beloved characters’ personalities and backstories to be more representative of today’s society and created a fresh, modern take on their looks to underscore the importance of self-expression and power of community.

“M&M’S has long been committed to creating colorful fun for all, and this purpose serves as a more concrete commitment to what we’ve always believed as a brand: that everyone has the right to enjoy moments of happiness, and fun is the most powerful way to help people feel that they belong,” said Cathryn Sleight, Chief Growth Officer at Mars Wrigley. “As one of the world’s most iconic candy brands, who better to commit to a world with more moments of fun by increasing a sense of belonging around the globe than M&M’S?”

Studies¹ show our desire to belong is as strong as our desire to be loved, and that desire is common for all people irrespective of culture, race, ethnicity, geography, or location. M&M’S used this insight to create the M&M’S FUNd to track the brand’s impact on our mission, which will offer resources, mentorship, opportunities and financial support in the arts and entertainment space to help ensure people have access to experiences where everyone feels they belong.

This year, fans of the iconic M&M’S brand will also see changes in the brand’s look and feel as part of its evolution, each intended to reflect its new commitment:

A fresh, modern take on the looks of our beloved characters and more nuanced personalities to underscore the importance of self-expression and power of community through storytelling
An enhanced focus on the brand’s iconic color palette and the use of different shapes and sizes of M&M’S lentils across all touchpoints to prove that all together, we’re more fun
An added emphasis on the ampersand – a distinctive element within the M&M’S logo that serves to connect the two Ms –to demonstrate how the brand aims to bring people together
An updated tone of voice that is more inclusive, welcoming, and unifying, while remaining rooted in our signature jester wit and humor

“We’re excited to reveal our new M&M’S brand look and feel, which fans will see come to life across all M&M’S touchpoints around the globe,” said Jane Hwang, Global Marketing Vice President, Mars Wrigley. “From new product innovations to brand campaigns, our evolved characters and our experiential retail stores, we’ll incorporate colorful visuals, inclusive messaging and our purpose into all we do to prove that all together, we’re more fun. In fact, this purpose is already on full display at the new M&M’S store in Berlin, which features multiple languages on signage as an invitation to all and our most diverse Associate base that celebrates those from different cultures, backgrounds and generations.”

The new global commitment from M&M’S is just one of many actions being taken across Mars, Incorporated to create a world where society is inclusive. These include a commitment to gender balanced leadership teams, running an independent annual diversity audit of its advertising (run by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media) and its role as Vice Chair of the Unstereotype Alliance, part of UN Women, amongst others.

For more information about M&M’S new brand purpose and to see it come to life, fans can visit M&M’S on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and follow along using #ForAllFunkind or visit us at MMS.com.

ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA® and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses, including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus and VCA™.

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass, inspired by the Economics of Mutuality, is used to measure the company’s progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

For more information about Mars, please visit mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


¹ Maslow and the Motivation Hierarchy: Measuring Satisfaction of the Needs; Coqual: The Power of Belonging

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January 20, 2022

Wonju Medical Industry Techno Valley Supports Overseas Market Entry of Medical Devices Through Participation of Dubai Arab Health 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Wonju Medical Industry Techno Valley (President Kim Kwang-soo/hereafter WMIT), the largest exhibition in the Middle East, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center for a total of 4 days from January 24 to 27 next year, “Arab Health 2022” to form the Gangwon Pavilion and participate with 11 medical device companies in the province.

Arab Health 2022 KOREA Pavilion Participating Manufacturers

In Hall 7 (H7.A38~B58) KOREA Pavilion, the following 11 manufacturers will participate in overseas marketing activities:
M.I One Co.,Ltd(Wireless Endoscope System), MEZOO Co.,Ltd(Mobile Cardiac Telemetry), Listem Corporation(Chest X-Ray), Hyundae Meditech Co.,Ltd(polydioxanone suture), HUREV Co.,Ltd(HeartRode Electrode), Daeyang Medical Co.,Ltd(Hyperthermia Therapy), BR PHARM Co.,Ltd(Polynucleotide Gel), Winback Go East(Hyperthermia Therapy), Mediana Co.,Ltd(AED), PHC Co.,Ltd(COVID-19 Viral Antigen Test Kit), MEDICOSON Co.,Ltd(HYPERTHERMIA Stimulator)

WMIT is dedicated to helping participating manufacturers develop overseas markets and achieve high exhibition performance. The organization supports a series of services related to exhibition marketing, from booth construction to buyer discovery and consultation, interpretation, and publicity. Pre-marketing such as product information of participating companies in the pavilion and sending of invitation DMs to buyers will also be supported.

President Kim Kwang-soo of Wonju Medical Industry Techno Valley said, “We plan to carry out various export marketing support projects to overcome the COVID-19 situation and develop overseas markets for the medical device industry, a strategic industry in Gangwon Province.”

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January 20, 2022

‫وونجو ميديكال إندستري تكنو فالي تدعم دخول الأسواق الخارجية للأجهزة الطبية من خلال المشاركة في دبي عرب هيلث 2022

سول، كوريا الجنوبية، 20 يناير 2022 /PRNewswire/ – وونجو ميديكال إندستري تيكنو فالي (التي يرأسها كيم كوانج سو / ويطلق عليهتا فيما بعد وونجو ميديكال إندستري تيكنو فالي) وهي أكبر معرض في الشرق الأوسط سيقام في مركز دبي التجاري العالمي لمدة أربعة أيام من 24 إلى 27 يناير من العام المقبل “عرب هيلث 2022” لتشكيل خيمة جانجون والمشاركة مع 11 شركة للأجهزة الطبية في المقاطعة.

في قاعة 7 (H7.A38 ~ B58 ) من خيمة كوريا، ستشارك الشركات المصنعة الـ 11 التالية في أنشطة الأسواق الخارجية:
شركة ماي وان المحدودة (نظام المنظار اللاسلكي) وشركة ميزو المحدودة (القياس عن بعد المحمول للقلب وشركة ليستم (الأشعة السينية للصدر) وشركة هيونداي ميديتيك المحدودة (خياطة بولي ديوكسانون) وشركة HUREV المحدودة Co. ، Ltd (تخطيط كهربائية القلب) وشركة دايانج الطبية المحدودة (علاج ارتفاع درجة الحرارة) وشركة BR PHARM المحدودة (جل بولي نيوكليوتيد) ووينباك جو ايست (علاج ارتفاع درجة الحرارة) وشركة ميديانا المحدودة (مزيل الرجفان الخارجي الآلي) وشركة PHC المحدودة (مجموعة اختبارات مستضدات فيروس كورونا (كوفيد-19)) ، شركة ميديكوسون المحدودة (محفز ارتفاع درجة الحرارة)

وونجو ميديكال إندستري تيكنو فالي متخصصة في مساعدة الشركات المصنعة المشاركة في تطوير الأسواق الخارجية وتحقيق أداء معارض عالي. وتدعم المنظمة سلسلة من الخدمات المتعلقة بالتسويق عبر المعارض من بناء الأكشاك إلى اكتشاف المشتري للمنتج والاستشارات والتوضيحات والدعاية. كما سيتم دعم ما قبل عملية التسويق مثل المعلومات الخاصة بالمنتج الخاص بالشركات المشاركة في الجناح وإرسال دعوة عن طريق رسائل مباشرة للمشترين.

قال كيم كوانغ سو رئيس وونجو ميديكال إندستري تيكنو فالي ما يلي: “نخطط لتنفيذ العديد من مشاريع دعم تسويق الصادرات للتغلب على الوضع في ظل انتشار فيروس كورونا (كوفيد-19) وتطوير الأسواق الخارجية لصناعة الأجهزة الطبية وهي صناعة استراتيجية في مقاطعة جانجون.”

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January 20, 2022

‫ لتحسين خيارات الدفع العالميةNIUM(الملا للصيرفة تتعاون مع نيوم)

ستعمل الشراكة على تعزيز تجربة الدفع في الملا للصيرفة على مستوى العالم لكل من العملاء من الشركات والأفراد

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة, 20 يناير / كانون الثاني 2022 /PRNewswire/ —

أعلن رائد إصدار البطاقات والمدفوعات العالمية نيوم اليوم عن اتفاقية شراكة استراتيجية مع الملا للصيرفة، إحدى شركات مجموعة الملا وشركة التحويلات والصرافة الرائدة في الكويت، جاء ذلك لتعزيز عمليات التحويلات لعملاء الملا للصيرفة إلى الأسواق والمناطق الرئيسية على مستوى العالم.

نتيجة لهذه الشراكة، سيستفيد عملاء شركة الملا للصيرفة من الأفراد أو الشركات على حد سواء من خدمات التحويلات والمدفوعات المعززة للدول في جميع أنحاء العالم بالعملات المحلية ذات الصلة وبأسعار صرف عملات تنافسية للغاية. سيتمكن العملاء من الوصول إلى هذه الخدمات عن طريق شبكة الشركة التي تضم ما يزيد عن 100 من الفروع وماكينات لإنجاز التحويلات المالية آلياً في مواقع محددة في الكويت، وكذلك عبر الموقع الإلكتروني ومن خلال تطبيق الهاتف المحمول. تم اختيار تطبيق الملا للصيرفة واحداً من “أفضل تطبيقات التكنولوجيا المالية في الشرق الأوسط” في تقرير فوربس الشرق الأوسط وحصل على المرتبة الأولى في تطبيقات التحويلات في الكويت والثالث في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا في عام 2020..

“يسعدنا أن نعلن عن شراكتنا مع الملا للصرافة اليوم . تلتزم الشركة، من خلال شبكة تضم 105 فرعًا في الكويت ونهجًا استثنائيًا يركز على العملاء، بتقديم أفضل الخدمات لعملائها على مستوى العالم. حيث سيتمكن عملاء الملا للصيرفة من الوصول إلى المستفيدين في مختلف البلدان في جميع أنحاء العالم وإجراء المدفوعات بالعملات المحلية بفضل شبكتنا العالمية من التراخيص والعلاقات المصرفية”، حسبما أفاد روهيت بامي، الرئيس العالمي للمبيعات المؤسسية في نيوم.

ستمكن نيوم شركة الملا للصيرفة من تقديم الخدمات التالية لعملائها:

– المدفوعات السلسة عبر الحدود من الشركات إلى الشركات و من الشركات إلى الأفراد ومن الأفراد إلى الأفراد ومن الأفراد إلى الشركات بجميع العملات الرئيسية

– الوصول إلى العديد من قنوات الدفع في الوقت الحقيقي

– التسويات الفورية والسريعة للعملاء

– أسعار صرف عملات تنافسية

وتعليقًا على هذه الشراكة الاستراتيجية، صرح السيد عبد الله نجيب الملا، رئيس مجلس إدارة شركة الملا للصيرفة، قائلًا: “لقد ركزت شركة الملا العالمية للصيرفة دائمًا على تقديم تجارب تحويل متسقة وسلسة لعملائها، من خلال استخدام أحدث التقنيات بالشراكة مع المصارف المراسلة ومقدمي الخدمات. نيوم منصة رقمية حديثة للتحويلات الدولية، والملا للصيرفة واثقة من الاستفادة من هذه الشراكة لزيادة تحسين التحويلات المالية الدولية إلى بلدان وقنوات محددة بأسعار تنافسية، وبالتالي إسعاد العملاء”.

نبذة عن نيوم

نيوم هي إحدى الشركات الرائدة في مجال التكنولوجيا المالية، توفر للبنوك ومقدمي خدمات الدفع والشركات من أي حجم إمكانية الوصول إلى خدمات الدفع العالمية وإصدار البطاقات عبر واجهة برمجة تطبيقات واحدة. تتيح منصتها المعيارية عمليات الدفع وإنجاز المدفوعات وإصدار البطاقات والخدمات المصرفية كخدمة.

بمجرد الاتصال بمنصة نيوم، يمكن للشركات الدفع بأكثر من 100 عملة لأكثر من 190 دولة – 85 منها في الوقت الفعلي. يمكن استلام الأموال في 33 سوقًا، بما في ذلك جنوب شرق آسيا والمملكة المتحدة وهونج كونج وسنغافورة وأستراليا والهند والولايات المتحدة.

تتوفر أعمال إصدار البطاقات المتنامية في نيوم بالفعل في 32 دولة، بما في ذلك دول أوروبا (منطقة المدفوعات الأوروبية الموحدة “SEPA“) والمملكة المتحدة وأستراليا وسنغافورة. يتمثل جوهر عمل شركة نيوم في البنية التحتية للترخيص، التي تم بناؤها بمرور الوقت في بعض الاقتصادات الأسرع نموًا. تمتلك نيوم أوسع مجموعة تراخيص، تغطي 11 من الولايات القضائية في العالم، مما يتيح سلاسة في إنجاز المدفوعات العالمية وتكاملًا سريعًا عبر مناطق جغرافية متعددة.

لمزيد من المعلومات يُرجى زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني: https://www.nium.com

حول شركة الملا للصيرفة

الملا للصيرفة، شركة رائدة في مجال الحوالات المالية والصرافة، تخضع لرقابة بنك الكويت المركزي، وهي إحدى شركات مجموعة الملا – مؤسسة تجارية خاصة رائدة في دولة الكويت – تقودها قيم قوية من النزاهة والشفافية والثقة. قامت الشركة، منذ تأسيسها في عام 2001، بتوسيع شبكتها إلى 105 فرعًا في جميع أنحاء الكويت وتتمتع بثقة وولاء أكثر من مليون عميل نشط. استثمرت الشركة، على مدار تاريخها، وما تزال باستمرار في الأفراد والعمليات والأنظمة والتقنيات والامتثال لبناء أعمال مرنة وقوية ومسؤولة مع رؤية تتمحور حول الاهتمام بالعملاء.

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January 20, 2022

‫شركة “ميبلين نيويورك” تعلن عن إطلاق برنامجها “معًا ننشر الوعي”

لتقليل الأثر البيئي لأعمالها، وضعت العلامة التجارية الكبرى أهدافًا طويلة المدى حتى عام 2030، وتعهدت بدعم تطوير تقنيات إعادة تدوير مستحضرات التجميل

نيويورك، 20 يناير 2022 /PRNewswire / — أعلنت ميبلين نيويورك (Maybelline New York) ، العلامة التجارية الرائدة عالميًا في قطاع مستحضرات التجميل، عن برنامجها للاستدامة “معًا ننشر الوعي – “ Conscious Together “ ، والذي يهدف إلى تبني نموذج عمل أكثر مسؤولية لتقليل الأثر البيئي لأعمالها، وذلك من خلال إحداث تحوّل نحو الاستدامة في عملياتها وابتكاراتها ورؤيتها.

ويتألف برنامج “معًا ننشر الوعي” من مجموعة طموحة من الأهداف التي تطمح ميبلين إلى تحقيقها بحلول عام 2030، ومن بينها:

1. التعبئة الواعية: ستعمل الشركة على تصنيع جميع عبوات منتجاتها من البلاستيك المُعاد تدويره بنسبة 100%.

2. التخلص الواعي من المنتجات: ستضخ الشركة استثمارات للمساعدة على تطوير تقنيات إعادة تدوير مستحضرات التجميل، بالشراكة مع مجموعة “ساوث بول” لاستشارات السلامة العالمية.

3. الإنتاج الواعي: تهدف الشركة إلى تحقيق الحياد الكربوني تمامًا في جميع مواقعها بحلول عام 2025، وذلك من خلال الاستخدام الرشيد للطاقة واستخدام مصادر الطاقة المتجدّدة بنسبة 100%. وبحلول عام 2030، ستخفض انبعاثات الكربون من دورة حياة منتجات الشركة بأكملها بنسبة 50%*.

4. التركيبات الواعية: تهدف الشركة إلى أن تكون نسبة 95% من مكوّنات منتجاتها من مواد حيوية الأصل أو مستخلصة من معادن وفيرة أو من عمليات تدوير.

وفي تعليقها على الخبر، قالت تريشا أياغاري، رئيسة العلامة التجارية العالمية في شركة ميبلين نيويورك: «نحن جميعًا في ميبلين نطمح إلى إحراز تقدّم في مجال الاستدامة لنقدّم نموذجًا يمكن أن تحتذي به الشركات العاملة في قطاع مستحضرات التجميل. لذا بحثنا في الجوانب الرئيسية التي يمكن أن نُحدث بها أثرًا بيئيًا إيجابيًا، ووضعنا أهدافًا طموحة لتوجيه أعمالنا حتى عام 2030. وندرك أنّه لا يزال أمامنا الكثير الذي يتعين علينا القيام به، لذا فنحن ملتزمون باتخاذ إجراءات ملموسة يمكن أن تسهم في تسريع خطى تحولنا نحو الاستدامة”.

وقد اتخذت العلامة التجارية بالفعل بعض الإجراءات المهمّة نحو تحقيق أهدافها، ومنها:

فيما يتعلق بمرحلة التغليف والتعبئة، استبدلت ميبلين 600 طن من البلاستيك المُعاد تدويره بالبلاستيك الخام منذ عام 2018.
فيما يتعلق بالتخلص من المنتجات، طرحت العلامة التجارية برامج لاستعادة مستحضرات التجميل من المتاجر في العديد من البلدان، وذلك لمنع التخلص من مستحضرات التجميل في مكبّات النفايات. ومن خلال هذه البرامج، يمكن للمستهلكين إعادة أيّ منتج لأيّ علامة تجارية لإعادة تدويره؛ ممّا يسهل استخدام العبوات مرة أخرى بعد استخدامها لأول مرّة.
فيما يتعلق بمرحلة الإنتاج، فإنّ 73% من المرافق الإنتاجية المملوكة لشركة ميبلين خالية بالفعل من الانبعاثات الكربونية*.
فيما يتعلق بالتركيبات، أعلنت العلامة التجارية عن إطلاق أول خط مستحضرات تجميل عالي الأداء يلتزم بتحقيق هدف “إيجاد عالم أفضل”، وهي مجموعة مستحضرات ميبلين الصديقة للبيئة ( Maybelline Green Edition ). يحتوي كل منتج من هذه المجموعة على ما لا يقل عن 70% من مكوّنات طبيعية المنشأ**، بالإضافة إلى التركيبات النظيفة*** والنباتية****.
- المجموعة الصديقة للبيئة Green Edition هي مجموعة مستحضرات التجميل الأولى من نوعها المعتمدة من برنامج المنتجات المعتمدة Cradle to Cradle ****®، والذي يُعدّ أحد أكثر المقاييس تطورًا في العالم لاستدامة المنتجات. حيث يقيّم Cradle to Cradle Certified ® المنتجات بحسب أدائها الاجتماعي والبيئي بما في ذلك جميع جوانب تصميمها وتصنيعها.

*حققت ميبلين الحياد الكربوني لانبعاثات النطاقين 1 و2 على نحوٍ تام في 8 منشآت تصنيع؛ وهو ما يمثل نسبة 79% من إجمالي إنتاجها، و58% من إجمالي إنتاجها في عام 2020.

**تعتبر ميبلين المكون طبيعي المنشأ إذا لم تتغيّر حالته الطبيعية، أو إذا تمّت معالجته لكن ظل محتفظًا بتركيبته الجزيئية الطبيعية الأصلية بنسبة أكبر من 50%.

***يُقصد بالتركيبة النظيفة تركيب المنتج بدون استخدام مكونات معيّنة مثل البارابين والزيوت المعدنية وغيرها من المكونات المُدرجة في قائمة يسعى بعض المستهلكين إلى تجنّبها. لمعرفة المزيد، يُرجى تصفح الموقع الإلكتروني للشركة: www.maybelline.com .

****التركيبات النباتية هي التركيبات الخالية من أيّ مكونات مستخلصة من الحيوانات.

***** Cradle to Cradle هو أحد المقاييس الأكثر تطورًا في العالم لاستدامة المنتجات. يقيّم Cradle to Cradle Certified ® المنتجات بحسب أدائها الاجتماعي والبيئي (بما في ذلك جميع جوانب تصميمها وتصنيعها) في الفئات الخمس التالية:

سلامة المواد المستخدمة
تدوير المنتجات
حماية المناخ والهواء النقي
الإدارة الرشيدة للمياه والتربة
العدالة الاجتماعية

للتواصل:
فرانسيا كوبر، بريد إلكتروني: francia.cooper@maybelline.com
جولي ديلازين، بريد إلكتروني: julie.delazyn@loreal.com

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