Accor’s list of top 2023 hotel openings

A SNAPSHOT OF “COMING SOON” PROPERTIES FROM THE WORLD’S MOST DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF HOSPITALITY BRANDS

PARIS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As buzz and anticipation builds around 2023 travel planning, Accor is pleased to reveal a short list of highly anticipated properties to open next year. From city breaks to beach getaways, from eco-minded or budget-friendly hotels to ultra-luxurious hideaways, these are the gorgeous and adventurous new destinations that guests and world travelers will be eager to see…and be seen among. No TikTok or Instagram filters required!

LUXURY HOTELS & RESORTS

Accor is a global leader in luxury, having curated one of the most extraordinary luxury portfolios in the world. Accor’s luxury brands are known not only for their gracious, caring, and bespoke hospitality, but also for their award-winning restaurants and bars, transformative wellness programming, and customized experiences that open minds, expand knowledge, and shift perspectives.

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama (Early 2023)
The first and only luxury hotel in Panama with an authentic French identity, bringing its quintessential Art de vivre to the historic city of Casco Viejo, Panama, A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama will be the sixth legendary address in the prestigious Sofitel Legend brand portfolio. Directly built out into the water, with unobstructed and impressive views of the Pacific Ocean and Panama city skyline, the hotel will feature a superior mix of facilities and amenities, including 159 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the vast majority with enviable seascapes; five spectacular food and beverage venues, including a rooftop bar and lounge; an oceanfront pool; and approximately 9,880 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor function space.

Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences, Riyadh (Early 2023)
Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences is a truly unique eco-conscious luxury destination that will soon be the most sought-after residential address in the capital. Thirty-five floors accommodate 249 spacious and luxurious residential units, each stepping out onto private terraces that offer spectacular views of Riyadh city. The hotel is in the heart of the action, near King Abdullah Financial District and Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, with easy access to King Khalid International Airport.

Raffles London at The OWO (Mid 2023)
This architectural masterpiece, located at the historic Old War Office in Whitehall, London, has seen its share of Britain’s most famous statesmen and spies, from Winston Churchill to Ian Fleming. The landmark building has undergone a monumental transformation and now features 120 lavish guestrooms and suites, 85 spectacular private residences and 11 ultra-stylish restaurants and bars. An exclusive Guerlain spa and wellness facility by PILLAR will offer private memberships for locals in the know.

Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences (Mid 2023)
The first Raffles hotel in North America will open its doors this year, bringing a new level of elegance, glamour and adventure to the historic city of Boston. Located in the prestigious Back Bay neighborhood, the luxurious hotel features a stunning three-story sky lobby that is the first of its kind in the city. The distinctive 35-story building offers a unique collection of 147 guestrooms and 146 residences, with pied-a-terre suites, one- to three-bedroom homes and magnificent penthouses.

Raffles at Galaxy Macau (Mid 2023)
A stunning addition to the Galaxy Macau™, a world-class luxury integrated resort, Raffles at Galaxy Macau will introduce a new level of sophistication and refinement to Macau. Each of the 450 suites is designed as a luxurious modern palazzo, with Samsung The Frame Hospitality in every room and the brand’s famed Raffles Butlers providing discreet bespoke service.

Domaine De La Reine Margot – MGallery (Mid 2023)
Guests will find a welcoming sense of refinement here in the heart of the Jardin des Quiétudes, at the gates of Paris. The historic 17th century monument was originally the home of Queen Marguerite de Valois. Revived by esteemed designer Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the new Domaine De La Reine Margot – MGallery blends old-world splendor with contemporary chic. A sumptuous spa allows guests to indulge in moments of self-care, while a vegetable garden and orchard provide abundant outdoor beauty.

Sofitel Shanghai North Bund (Late 2023)
French art de vivre will shine brightly at the stunning 25-story landmark hotel, featuring 300 opulent guest rooms and suites with outstanding views of the famous Shanghai skyline. Guests will adore the rooftop bar, certain to become a Bund hotspot, with its sweeping river views. Modern French style infuses the hotel experience here, with Club Millésime, a lavish Sofitel Spa and an ultramodern Sofitel Fitness gym.

MontAzure Lakeside Phuket – MGallery (Late 2023)
The first MGallery Residences in Thailand will overlook the turquoise waters and lush greenery of Phuket’s Kamala Beach. The exquisite, boutique style resort invites residents into a private community of 236 spacious studios and one-bedroom residences surrounded by gardens, lakes, and cascading fountains. MGallery’s signature sense of well-being and everyday self-care is part of the experience, with a relaxation pavilion, jogging track, yoga platform, fitness center, clubhouse, nature trail, family-friendly pool area, as well as a stylish restaurant and delightful pool bar.

LIFESTYLE HOTELS (ENNISMORE)

Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the most exciting destinations around the world. Accor  and Ennismore    entered a joint venture in 2021 to create the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company. Next year, Ennismore is currently on course to open over 30 hotels and branded residences – continuing this year’s trend of opening a new hotel on average every two weeks.

Maison Delano Paris (Early 2023)
Located in the heart of the ultra-chic 8th Arrondissement, Maison Delano Paris is an oasis within the bustling city. Occupying an 18th century courtyard building at 4 Rue d’Anjou, this is a place to experience exceptional and exclusive culinary concepts by three-star Michelin Chef Dani García, a fresh perspective on wellness and hyper-exclusive curated moments.

Mama Shelter Rennes (Early 2023)
Centrally located just a few steps from Place des Lices and the famous rue de la Soif, Mama Shelter Rennes will be home to the first ever Mama Skin Spa. Disrupting Rennes’ hospitality scene with an entirely new offering, the hotel will have 119 bedrooms, five workshops, a restaurant, swimming pool, several karaoke rooms as well as the city’s first rooftop bar with sweeping views of medieval towers.

SO/ Uptown Dubai (Early 2023)
The first of its kind in the Middle East, SO/ provides a world of avant-garde fashion and style. Located in the landmark Uptown Tower, an architectural marvel inspired by the shape and light reflections of a diamond, SO/ Uptown Dubai will house destination restaurants and bars, a sublime spa and swimming pool, and a standout ballroom, alongside 188 stylish guestrooms. An exclusive collection of 229 private residences will also be available, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments as well as four-bedroom duplexes, all with uninterrupted views across the city’s spectacular skyline.

21c Museum Hotel St. Louis (Early 2023)
The historic 10-story Renaissance Revival landmark of St. Louis is entering a new era. 21c is breathing new life into the century-old building with contemporary art filled spaces, community-focused cultural programming, locally sourced food and beverage, and of course, world leading hospitality. Honoring the building’s roots as a former YMCA site, 21c St. Louis will also feature a full-service athletic and swim club.

TRIBE Bangkok Sukhumvit 39 (Early 2023)
The Social Hub is at the heart of TRIBE Bangkok Sukhumvit 39. Comfortable and functional by design, it is also home to a café with grab-and-go snacks, barista coffees by day, and signature cocktails by night. Every detail is considered to create a stylish and smart home away from home. Whether to stay fit or to relax, TRIBE guests can enjoy the gym, swimming pool, and Onsen spa.

Mondrian Singapore (Early 2023)
Located in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Duxton Hill, a stone’s throw from the city’s Central Business District, Mondrian Singapore is nestled among the trendiest cafes, world-class eateries and bars, art galleries and independent boutiques. Rising above the historic and colorful Chinatown shophouses, the hotel is set to have some of the best views of the glittering city skyline.

Rixos Qetaifan Island, Doha (Mid 2023)
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the new Rixos Qetaifan Island resort offers endless fun for all ages. The hotel’s Rixy Kids Club will provide a happy place where children can do arts & crafts, make friends, and have fun. Adults will enjoy the ultimate relaxing holiday with traditional Turkish hammam and luxurious spa treatment rooms, the Exclusive Sports Club, and evening entertainment with world-class live performances.

The Hoxton, Charlottenburg (Mid 2023)
The Hoxton will be located in Charlottenburg in West Berlin; an area loved for its eclectic dining scene and antique stores, and just a few minutes from the popular Kurfürstendamm shopping area. Settling into a former hotel, the brand’s first German outpost has been transformed with the help of AIME Studios, Ennismore’s in-house design studio. Taking inspiration from the neighborhood – which was at the heart of the city’s creative rebirth during Berlin’s Golden Twenties era – the hotel’s 234 rooms will be decked out in Art Nouveau-inspired forms, expressive design details and soft, muted tones.

Mondrian and Hyde Ibiza (Mid 2023)
Heading to the beautiful island of Ibiza for the first time in the summer of 2023 will be two of Ennismore’s brands – Mondrian and Hyde. Both hotels will be located on the south-east side of the island, in the picturesque Cala Llonga Bay with wide sandy beaches and pine-clad hills on either side. Mondrian Ibiza will be home to 154 rooms, whilst Hyde Ibiza will have 409. Across the two properties, there will be nine restaurants and bars, including a beach club, all curated by Ennismore’s F&B concept studio, Carte Blanched.

MORE BRANDS, MORE HOTELS, MORE MARKETS

The hotly anticipated hotels mentioned above provide a starry-eyed glimpse into Accor’s 2023 plans in the luxury and lifestyle categories. Overall, the company will open hundreds of new hotels and resorts around the world, throughout its growing portfolio of 40+ brands. Here are just a few more samples to whet those travel appetites.

EUROPE

greet hotel Paris Hippodrome De Vincennes (Early 2023)
greet hotels are advocates of the “do good, feel good” mindset – where good actions fuel good feelings. At greet hotel Paris Hippodrome De Vincennes, guests will experience a unique hospitality and eco-design experience, starting with a charming welcome drink and freshly baked treats from local shop owners. In the comfy social areas, guests meet, play board games, and hang out amid the great vibe and cheerfully upcycled furnishings.

ibis Styles Copenhagen Ørestad, Denmark (Early 2023)
ibis Styles debuts in Denmark this winter. The new hotel is designed to combine urban living with the serenity of nature; two themes brought to life in the hotel’s design in stark and brilliant contrast. The stylish design-led hotel is ideally located within the vibrant island Amager district near Copenhagen city center. Situated within the popular Nest45 project, the hotel is nestled within an eye-catching hub of offices and small businesses.

Swissôtel Tbilisi, Georgia (Mid 2023)
The first Swissôtel in Georgia will be located in the heart of the Tbilisi Old Town. Guests will benefit from its prime location in Tbilisi’s city center, close to the National Gallery and House of Parliament, in close proximity to three city parks and key sights. The interior design by the Sundukovy Sisters is distinguished by floral motifs and decorative elements, creating an oasis of calm and nature. The opulent rooftop restaurant and bar on the 7th floor offers mesmerizing views of the city.

Pullman Okol Resort Golf & Spa, Bulgaria (Mid 2023)
Pullman debuts in Bulgaria in 2023. The 140-bedroom hotel and 40 branded residences are situated just 30 km southeast of Sofia city and only 20 minutes away from one of the biggest ski resorts in Bulgaria – Borovets. Surrounded by beautiful parkland, Pullman Okol Golf Resort & Spa is part of the OKOL Lake Park project on the edge of Iskar Lake, to the southeast of Sofia. The hotel’s design is inspired by the surrounding nature and Bulgarian cultural heritage.

Adagio London Whitechapel (Late 2023)
For guests who desire the helpful services of a hotel and the freedom to live like a local in a neighborhood apartment, Adagio offers an easy balance of both. Designed for longer stays, the 147 serviced apartments on Whitechapel Road in East London will provide one or two-bedroom apartments, complete with kitchens. Lively common areas create a welcoming, convivial atmosphere that encourages new connections.

Swissôtel Resort Kolasin, Montenegro (Late 2023)
The first Accor property in Montenegro will be located at 1600 meters above sea level amidst picturesque ski slopes. The 116-room hotel’s design integrates with the natural ambiance, preserving the location and capturing the essence of Swissôtel’s natural vitality. An ideal base for winter sports fans, the new property is located within Kolasin’s K16 resort alongside the magnificent mountain range of Bjelasica – a perfect destination for those looking to hit the slopes.

THE AMERICAS

Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico (Late 2023)
Novotel, one of the world’s most well-known and trusted midscale hotel brands, is bolstering its presence in Mexico City with a fourth property – in the historic central district. At Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico, business travelers will clock out and rest up, while families soak up quality time together. From the welcoming, relaxed multipurpose social hub to the informal bar and the spacious rooms, every aspect of the hotel relies on elegant, modern design to create a warm, friendly atmosphere.

CHINA

Mövenpick by Accor, Qingdao (Late 2023)
This new twist on a classic brand is unique to China and will open its first hotel in the beautiful coastal city of Qingdao, in eastern Shandong Province – coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Mövenpick brand. Based on the well-known and beloved Mövenpick brand characteristics and Swiss heritage, Mövenpick by Accor will offer a China-specific adaptation of the brand – tailored to the interests, tastes, culture, and preferences of Chinese travelers.

Grand Mercure Living Chengdu & Grand Mercure Chengdu (Late 2023)
A charming and inviting experience awaits at the new Grand Mercure hotel in Chengdu and the first Grand Mercure Living residences in China. Travelers and homeowners alike will delight in Grand Mercure’s embrace of cultural traditions, locally influenced cuisine, and inspired artistic expression. Located within the Western Financial Innovation Center, hotel guests and residence owners will enjoy the convenience of being in the center of the action of the area’s business district, with the comfort of returning to Grand Mercure’s warm style of hospitality.

INDIA, MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, & AFRICA

Mercure Hotel Cairns (Early 2023)
Mercure will arrive in the coastal holiday hotspot of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of Mercure Hotel Cairns. The new hotel emerges following a multi-million dollar refurbishment and rebrand. Surrounded and inspired by nature, Mercure Hotel Cairns comprises 75 spacious guestrooms and a new modern Australian restaurant serving the finest local produce.

Pullman Singapore Hill Street (Mid 2023)
This 342-room hotel will be Singapore’s first Pullman, flaunting a prime location on Hill Street, in the civic and cultural heart of the city. Attracting progressive thinkers and global travelers, the hotel’s rooftop bar and executive lounge offer inspiring views over Fort Canning, the Singapore River, and St Andrew’s Cathedral. The vibrant lobby is a fluid space for work, play, and connecting with others, while the expansive health and fitness center and pool provide innovative experiences for well-being.

ibis Styles Bangkok Twin Towers (Mid 2023)
The largest ibis Styles hotel in the world will bring its creative and playful energy to the center of Bangkok, just steps away from the business district, shopping and favorite tourist spots such as MBK, Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery. With more than 600 uniquely designed guestrooms, the trendy and economical hotel will offer three restaurants, meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and spa – along with joyful little extras to make every stay feel personal and special.

Novotel New Delhi City Centre (Mid 2023)
For travelers looking to relax and unwind, Novotel New Delhi City Centre offers a calm place to enjoy a bit of downtime in the midst of the busy city. Guests can enjoy a cup of signature tea while taking time to enjoy a moment to themselves, or quality time with their loved ones. From the modern guestrooms to the lively social hub and kid-friendly family zone, Novotel is all about contemporary, comfortable and intuitive spaces that allow travelers to make time for what matters most.

Mercure Tokyo Haneda (Late 2023)
The new Mercure Tokyo Haneda will be a sister hotel to the Mercure Tokyo Ginza, providing a charming, dynamic and locally authentic experience of Tokyo. Mercure social hubs offer an all-day-dynamic with flexible places to eat, drink, socialize or work, while the hotel’s common areas and guestrooms are inspired by local Japanese culture and design aesthetics.

Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill (Mid 2023)
Pullman, a pioneering brand with a legacy of hospitality innovation, is delighted to offer a new destination among the bustling vibe of Upper Hill in Nairobi. The new Pullman hotel will offer inspiring views of the city’s skyline, with convenient proximity to the city’s financial district, corporate offices, and international embassies. Guests will enjoy sipping sundowners while gazing over the famous African horizon or set out early to discover the wonders of a Kenyan safari at nearby Nairobi National Park.

ABOUT ACCOR

Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 230,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company’s comprehensive loyalty program – ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its global sustainability commitments (such as achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050, global elimination of single use plastics in its hotels’ guest experience, etc.), Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

Press Contacts: Charlotte Thouvard, charlotte.thouvard@accor.com; Mike Taylor, mike.taylor@accor.com; Line Crieloue, line.crieloue@accor.com

HIGHGATE ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE VICEROY HOTELS & RESORTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of the Principals of Highgate announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Viceroy Hotels & Resorts (Viceroy). The LA-based, award-winning hospitality group is known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, and was voted one of the top 10 hotel brands globally in the 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The Viceroy brand debuted in 2000 with the launch of Viceroy Santa Monica and has evolved into a portfolio of hotels and resorts in iconic destinations such as St Lucia, Chicago, Los Cabos and Snowmass.

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“We are excited for Viceroy’s future and we believe that this acquisition will not only fuel the future expansion of our brand, but also give us a true partner, one who will offer incredible support, opportunity and collaboration. This deal will accelerate our momentum, and solidify our position as the leading modern luxury lifestyle brand in our space,” stated Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy.

“We are thrilled to execute this transaction with Viceroy. Viceroy has built an outstanding customer reputation due in part to its strong service culture and incredible team,” said Richard Russo, Principal at Highgate. “Through complementing Viceroy’s platform and DNA with Highgate’s diversified ability to grow through real estate acquisitions, development, and third-party growth channels, Highgate intends to add brand-accretive hotels to the Viceroy portfolio that will further enhance customer perception and brand awareness. Further, through powering Viceroy with a proprietary relationship with Highgate’s operating company, and imparting the benefits of Highgate’s scale, we will be able to provide significant incremental value to associates, guests, owners and partners.”

“We look forward to working with the Viceroy team to add visible and impactful hotels to the platform, and cement Viceroy as one of the most noteworthy luxury lifestyle hotel brands in the industry,” continued Russo. “In the coming months, we will be announcing exciting additions to the portfolio in major urban gateway markets and select resort destinations that will invoke the distinct quality and luxury service that Viceroy has long been known for.”

The transaction is expected to close in early 2023. For more information on Highgate, visit Highgate.com.

ABOUT HIGHGATE:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $20 billion of assets under management. Highgate has a 30-year track record as an investment manager, operating partner, and developer for REITs, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, high net worth individuals, and other institutional investors. With a particular focus in hospitality real estate, Highgate’s portfolio includes over 500 owned and/or managed hotels comprising over 84,000 rooms across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s capabilities extend to adjacent real estate verticals including multifamily, short-term rentals, and diversified healthcare real estate, as well as investments in real estate-linked securities, technology platforms, and hospitality-related operating businesses. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Miami, Seattle, and Waikiki. For more information, visit: www.highgate.com

ABOUT VICEROY HOTELS & RESORTS:

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is a global modern luxury brand, inspiring travelers with one-of-a-kind, authentic experiences that bring together provocative design and intuitive service. Dynamic destinations immersed in the local community and culture are at the core of the Viceroy guest experience, and to better serve travelers the brand has established three unique hotel categories consisting of the Icon Collection composed of unparalleled properties furnishing lavish experiences, the Lifestyle Series offering energizing stays in vibrant locales, and Urban Retreats based in bold, eccentric cities. Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring destinations, including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Riviera Maya, Snowmass, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and St. Lucia. In 2020, the brand expanded to D.C. with the opening of the Viceroy Washington DC and Hotel Zena (Washington D.C.), and Viceroy is growing its international portfolio with the recent opening of Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia and looking ahead with Viceroy at Ombria Resort Algarve (Portugal) in 2023 and Viceroy Bocas Del Toro Panama in 2024. Additionally, Viceroy was named in the top ten of ‘Top 25 Hotel Brands’ on Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022.

Viceroy for Everyone, Viceroy’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to its colleagues and guests can be found at www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Viceroy is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) DISCOVERY, a unique loyalty program offering exclusive benefits and experiences to its members at over 800 hotels around the world. For more information, visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com. Follow Viceroy on Facebook and Instagram.

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POWERCHINA Blue Reflects on Qatar’s Gobi Desert

BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —  A news report from CRI Online:

The 800.15MWp Al-Kharsaa PV plant built by Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) is located in the desert about 80km west of Doha, the capital of Qatar. It is currently the third largest single PV project in the world, and the largest PV project using tracking system and the largest PV project in the world using both double-sided double-glass modules, tracking brackets and string inverters. It is also the world’s largest PV project with a tracking system and the largest PV project in the world to use double-sided double-glass modules, tracking mounts and string inverters. One month before the start of the World Cup, the project was successfully connected to the grid at full capacity, supporting Qatar’s commitment to host a “carbon-neutral” World Cup.

As part of Qatar National Vision 2030, the project covers an area equivalent to 1,400 soccer fields and is expected to provide approximately 18TWh of clean electricity per year, meeting the annual electricity consumption of approximately 300,000 households and 10 percent of the country’s peak load. While the carbon savings from the plant can offset half of the emissions generated by this year’s World Cup.

What’s worth mentioning is that the equipment in the PV area of the project mainly adopts China-made Longi modules, Sungrow inverters and POWERCHINA SPEM’s integrated box-type medium voltage transformers. The total amount of equipment accounts for more than 60% of the total contract amount. Chinese brands are taken to the Middle East market along with the project, providing solid support for the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

 

‫Zscaler Cloud Security تحول سوق الشرق الأوسط

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة،  15 ديسمبر، 2022 / PRNewswire / — تستفيد أكبر البنوك والحكومة ومؤسسات النفط والغاز من  Zsaler ، أكبر سحابة أمنية في العالم، لربط مستخدميها بالتطبيقات من أي مكان باستخدام أي جهاز. تحتوي سحابة  Zscaler  على أكثر من 150 مركز بيانات عالمي وتعالج أكثر من 250 مليار معاملة آمنة يوميا — أي 20 ضعف عدد عمليات بحث  Google  يوميًا!

مع تسارع التحول الرقمي في الشرق الأوسط، تتبنى الشركات والمؤسسات الحكومية بشكل متزايد الخدمات السحابية و تتحول من أمن الشبكات التقليدية إلى الأمن القائم على السحابة. لدى  Zscaler  أكثر من 100 عميل في جميع أنحاء المنطقة، بما في ذلك البنوك المحلية الكبيرة وشركات  النفط والغاز والمؤسسات الحكومية. ولدعم التحول الرقمي في جميع أنحاء الشرق الأوسط، استثمرت الشركة بقوة في بناء بنيتها التحتية المحلية (المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة وقطر والكويت) والأشخاص بما في ذلك فرق المبيعات المتعددة (انظر الصورة) بالإضافة إلى وظائف الهندسة والدعم.

يقول لورانس موريسون، نائب الرئيس للأعمال في الشرق الأوسط: “هدفنا الرئيسي على مدار الـ 24 شهرًا القادمة هو الاستمرار في زيادة القيمة للعملاء من خلال مساعدتهم على تبسيط البنية التحتية الأمنية الخاصة بهم من خلال الاستفادة من سحابة الأمان الخاصة بنا لخفض التكاليف من خلال دمج منتجات النقاط، وزيادة تجربة المستخدم (مثل  Microsoft 365 ) من خلال الاتصال مباشرة من خلال أسرع مسار وتحسين الأمان ضد برامج الفدية وفقدان البيانات من خلال الثقة المعدومة. لدينا الآن أكثر من 25 شخصًا مكرسين لأعمالنا في الشرق الأوسط، مع وجودي أنا وغالبية الفريق في دبي “.

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‫ماج توقع إتفاقية مع “كوين مينا” لتسهيل معاملات شراء العقارات بالعملات الرقمية

–  يهدف المطور العقاري إلى توفير طرق جديدة للمستثمرين لتنويع محافظهم الاستثمارية عبر العملات الرقمية، والمساهمة في تعزيز اقتصاد دبي المزدهر

  دبي – الإمارات العربية المتحدة

15 ديسمبر / كانون أول 2022

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  أعلنت ماج، المطور العقاري الرائد في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عن توقيع إتفاقية مع “كوين مينا”، منصة تداول العملات الرقمية الرائدة في الوطن العربي. وتهدف الاتفاقية إلى تسهيل عمليات شراء العقارات باستخدام العملات الرقمية، والمساهمة في تسريع نمو اقتصاد دبي الجديد. وبموجب هذه الإتفاقية، سيقبل المطور العملتين الرقميتين المستقرتين USDT و USDC.

وتعدّ “كوين مينا”، التي تتخذ في مملكة البحرين مقراً لها، منصة منظمة ومرخصة من قبل بنك البحرين المركزي كمزود لخدمات العملات الرقمية من الفئة الثالثة. ومن خلال إتاحة المجال أمام المستثمرين الأفراد والمؤسسات لربط حساباتهم البنكية مع محافظ “كوين مينا” مباشرة، تتيح المنصة للمستخدمين خيارات الاستثمار في العملات الرقمية.

وقال طلال موفق القداح ، النائب التنفيذي الأول لرئيس مجلس الإدارة في ماج : “يسعدنا توق ي ع هذه ال إتفاقية مع “كوين مينا” لقبول العملات الرقمية من خلال منصتها المتطورة. ومن منطلق حرصنا على تحقيق المزيد من التطور، فإننا نواكب الآليات السائدة في السوق حالياً، والعمل على تلبية المتطلبات الفائقة لمستثمرينا الكرام الذين يتطلعون إلى تحويل مكاسبهم المربحة إلى أصول ملموسة باستخدام العملات الرقمية. ولن ندخر جهداً لدعم التقدم في الاقتصاد الرقمي للإمارة وتعزيز مكانتها العالمية البارزة لتحفيز قطاع دبي العقاري”.

وفي نفس السياق، أفاد مؤسسا “كوين مينا”، طلال الطبّاع ودينا سمعان، في بيان مشترك لهما: “يُسعدنا الإعلان عن توقيع إتفاقية   مع ماج، أحد أكبر مطوري العقارات في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. وتؤكد هذه ال إتفاقية   على تنامي تبني العملات الرقمية كوسيلة تبادل للقيمة تُستخدم لشراء الأصول على أرض الواقع”.

نبذة عن كوين مينا

شركة كوين مينا التي تتخذ في مملكة البحرين مقراً لها هي منصة تداول عملات رقمية خاضعة للتنظيم والترخيص من قبل بنك البحرين المركزي كمزود لخدمات العملات الرقمية من الفئة الثالثة. تسعى كوين مينا إلى تمكين المستثمرين المتمرسين والجدد في الوطن العربي الذين يرغبون في الاستفادة من خيارات الاستثمار البديلة وغير التقليدية، وذلك من خلال منحهم فرصة المشاركة في الاقتصاد الرقمي الجديد. من خلال كوين مينا، يمكن للمستخدمين شراء العملات الرقمية وبيعها وتخزينها بأمان وموثوقية، بالإضافة إلى إمكانية الإيداع والسحب بعملتهم المحلية. تهدف كوين مينا إلى أن تكون منصّة تداول العملات الرقميّة الأكثر سهولة وسلاسة وموثوقيّة في المنطقة بفضل الرسوم التنافسية والسيولة العالية التي تقدّمها والنهج التعليميّ الذي تتبعه.

‫لعبة Play Together من هيغن تحتفل بموسم الأعياد بميزات جديدة

–  استمتع بوقتك على جزيرة ثلجية في Play Together”

–  تمت إضافة فعاليات الشتاء وحدث الحضور

–  عروض مفاجئة في قاعة حفلات بلازا وغيرها الكثير

سيئول، كوريا الجنوبية, 15 ديسمبر / كانون أول 2022/PRNewswire/ — أعلن الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة ألعاب الهواتف النقالة  Haegin (هيغن) لي يونغ إيل أن اللاعبين يمكن أن يتوقعوا عيد ميلاد أبيضا في لعبة الشبكة الاجتماعية غير الرسمية للهاتف الجوال Play Together في عيد الميلاد هذا العام!

Haegin's Play Together in winter!

تبدأ لعبة Play Together تحديثها الرئيسي بجزيرة كايا المغطاة بالثلوج، حيث يقدم رجل الثلج أن بي سي وشجرة الأمنيات بجزيرة كايا في السوق الصغير.

قم بإلغاء المهام بواسطة رجل الثلج واستلم عملات Snowflake التي يمكنك استخدامها للحصول على عناصر متنوعة ذات طابع ثلجي.  ويتوفر زي رجل الثلج التينسي أيضًا كجائزة إضافية.

وسيجري حدث “الحضور الشتوي المجمد” خلال فصل الشتاء، مما يمنح أولئك الذين يسجلون الدخول إلى اللعبة فرصة للفوز بالعناصر الزخرفية والجواهر وتذاكر رسم السمات وغير ذلك الكثير.  أكد حضورك لمدة 14 يومًا متتاليًا واحصل على نسخة محدودة من بيضة “بالون دوغو” على هيئة سانتا.

وفي الوقت نفسه، ستضفي قاعة بلازا للحفلات الموسيقية في جزيرة كايا قدرا أكبر من الحيوية هذا الشتاء مع “مهرجان لالالا الموسيقي.”  ستقام عروض مفاجئة من الفرق المستقلة الكورية في أوقات معينة، وسيحصل من يأتون لرؤيتها على الجوائز.  سيتم الإعلان عن تفاصيل حول القائمة المحددة والمهام ذات الصلة قريبًا.

وستحتفل شركة كي بي باكوبن بافتتاح طابقها الثاني الجديد.  ستتم إضافة محتوى جديد، مثل اللعبة المصغرة “ Cash Or Not Cash” ، حيث تحتاج إلى معرفة ما إذا كان المال حقيقيًا أم مزيفًا، واختبار OX .  لدى مطبخ كورينو مجموعة جديدة من المهام المعدة أيضًا.  أخيرًا، حاول البحث عن تأثيرات متألقة “خاصة” منتشرة في جميع أنحاء البلازا واحصل على مؤثرات خاصة.

لمزيد من المعلومات حول المحتوى القادم لـ ” Play Together” ، يرجى زيارة المنتدى الرسمي https://cafe.naver.com/playtogethergame ) أو صفحة الفيسبوك الرسمية ( https://www.facebook.com/PlayTogetherGame ).

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Haegin’s “Play Together” Celebrates the Holidays with New Features

– Have fun on a snowy island in “Play Together”

– Winter Missions and Attendance Event added

– Surprise performances at the Plaza’s Concert Hall, and many more

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile game company, Haegin (CEO Lee Young-il), announced that players could expect a white Christmas within the mobile casual social network game “Play Together” this Christmas!

Haegin's Play Together in winter!

“Play Together” starts its major update with a snow-covered Kaia Island, introducing NPC Snowman and the Kaia Island Wishing Tree at the Plaza.

Clear missions by Snowman and receive Snowflake Coins that you can trade in for various snow-themed items. The Teensy Snowman costume is also available as an additional reward.

And the “Freezing Winter Attendance” event will be happening during the winter season, giving those who log into the game a chance to win decorative items, Gems, Theme Draw Tickets, and many more. Check your attendance for 14 consecutive days and receive a limited edition Santa-themed “Balloon Doggo” egg.

Meanwhile, Kaia Island’s Plaza Concert Hall will liven up this winter even more with the “Lalala Music Festival.” Surprise performances from Korean indie bands will be happening at certain times, and those who come to see them will receive rewards. Details on the setlist and related quests will be announced soon.

“KB Bukopin” celebrates the opening of its brand new second floor. New content will be added, such as the minigame “Cash Or Not Cash,” where you need to figure out if the money is real or phony, and an OX quiz. Koreno Kitchen has a new set of missions prepared as well. Lastly, try looking for “special” sparkling effects spread throughout the Plaza and receive special effects.

For more information about the upcoming content for “Play Together,” please visit the official forum (https://cafe.naver.com/playtogethergame) or the official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PlayTogetherGame).

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CGTN: How China strengthens vaccine cooperation to battle COVID-19

BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the world has raced against time, battling the pandemic as it wreaked havoc across the globe. Developing safe and effective vaccines is one of the most crucial steps in the fight against the virus.

For the last nearly three years, China has made strides in its COVID-19 vaccine research and taken concrete steps toward fulfilling its commitment to making the vaccines a global public good.

China at the forefront of vaccine research

In January 2020, Chinese researchers quickly revealed the full genome sequence of the virus after the first epidemic outbreak at the end of 2019. The decision to make the data public was praised by global scientists.

Jeremy Farrar, a medical researcher and director at Wellcome Trust, a London-based charitable foundation on health research, described it as a “potentially really important moment in global public health-must be celebrated” in a tweet.

In March 2020, the adenovirus vector vaccine developed by a team led by Chinese military medical scientist Chen Wei became the first vaccine in China approved to enter clinical trials.

After the first phase of trials was completed, the second phase of trials started in April. At that time, China’s COVID-19 vaccine was the first in the world to enter the second phase of clinical trials, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Other COVID-19 vaccine research had been carried out concurrently, including the inactivated vaccine developed by the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) and the inactive one from Beijing-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac.

As the virus keeps mutating, China has continued to advance its vaccine research over the past three years. As of October 2022, at least 46 COVID-19 vaccines were being tested in human trials domestically and over 20 in overseas clinical trials.

Among them, three inactivated monovalent vaccines for Omicron variants were being tested for sequential immunization on the Chinese mainland, in Hong Kong and in the United Arab Emirates.

Efforts to strengthen global vaccine cooperation

China’s vaccines have played a crucial role in the global response to the pandemic, offering countries more choices amid the vaccine divide across the globe.

In May 2021, the WHO listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. It was the first Chinese vaccine officially recognized by the WHO and the sixth vaccine approved for emergency use globally.

The WHO included the vaccine on the emergency use list for its “safety, efficacy and quality,” said the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at a press briefing.

In the following month, another inactive vaccine produced by Sinovac got approval from the WHO for emergency use.

Compared with other vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer during that time, the inactive vaccine from China had an advantage: It can be stored and transported in a standard refrigerator at 2-8 degrees Celsius. It is particularly suitable for developing countries with inadequate vaccine storage and transportation facilities to store large amounts of vaccines at low temperatures.

In May 2022, the CONVIDECIA COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese developer CanSino Biologics was given the green light by the WHO for emergency use. It was the third Chinese vaccine after Sinopharm and Sinopec certified by WHO Emergency Use Listing.

“The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines to address the huge access inequity across the globe,” said Dr Mariangela Simao, WHO assistant director-general for access to health products, in a news release in June 2021.

She also urged manufacturers to participate in the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) scheme, a worldwide initiative that aims to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for rich and poor countries alike to bring the pandemic under control.

Since China joined COVAX in October 2020, it has continuously offered vaccine aid to less developed countries. In August 2021, China pledged to provide 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world throughout 2021 and offered $100 million to COVAX.

“We welcome this contribution from China, which will enable further access to COVID-19 vaccines for the most at risk in low- and middle-income countries,” said Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Other measures include $ 2 billion in international aid from China to help developing countries respond to the impact of COVID-19 and building a cooperation mechanism for Chinese hospitals to pair up with 30 African hospitals.

As of May 2022, China had provided anti-epidemic materials to 153 countries and 15 international organizations, including 2.2 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The country also sent medical expert groups to 34 countries and shared its experience in epidemic response with more than 180 countries and international organizations.

People-first in China’s anti-pandemic strategy

Since the onset of the pandemic, China has regarded protecting people and their lives as a top priority, no matter whether they are at home or abroad.

As of December 7, 2022, approximately 3.45 billion vaccine jabs had been administered nationwide. Over 228 million people over 60 received full vaccination, accounting for 86 percent of the total population in that age group.

Overseas Chinese nationals were also offered COVID-19 vaccines. Within three months after China rolled out the “Spring Sprout” vaccine program in March 2021, more than 1.18 million overseas Chinese in over 150 countries had been inoculated with Chinese or foreign vaccines.

The Chinese government extended the coverage of the inoculation program to foreign citizens living in China by giving Chinese vaccines to foreign nationals of eligible age and providing timely treatment to those infected with COVID-19. The country also adjusted the prevention and control measures for foreign nationals entering China.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-12-14/How-China-strengthens-vaccine-cooperation-to-battle-COVID-19-1fL8JwjK6Ri/index.html

The First All-Civilian Mission to Fly Around the Moon Aboard SpaceX’s StarShip

Yusaku Maezawa Announces Eight Crewmembers aboard Starship Lunar Mission

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Yusaku Maezawa (CEO, Start Today, Inc.) announced that 8 crew members and 2 backup crew members have been selected for “dearMoon,” the first all-civilian project to fly around the Moon aboard Starship, a rocket being developed by SpaceX.

In March 2021, Maezawa, put out a call on the official dearMoon websitefor the opportunity of going to space to more diverse talents, and received more than 1 million applications from 249 countries and regions.

The 8 crew members will fly around the Moon for approximately 7 days with Maezawa and return to Earth.

The primary crew is:

  • Steve Aoki: 2x-GRAMMY nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur
  • Rhiannon Adam: Photographic artist
  • Tim Dodd: Content creator, photographer, videographer, and musician. Host of YouTube Channel “Everyday Astronaut”
  • Yemi A.D.: Multi-disciplinary creative force, social innovator, and choreographer
  • Brendan Hall: Documentary filmmaker
  • Karim Iliya: Photographer and filmmaker
  • TOP / Choi Seung Hyun: Musician, award winning film actor, and avid art collector
  • Dev D. Joshi: Professional actor and social media influencer

There are two backup crew members, US Olympic gold medal snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington and Japanese dancer and choreographer Miyu.

Maezawa fulfilled his dream of going to space by staying on the International Space Station (ISS) in December 2021. His next challenge is this first all-civilian trip around the Moon in the history of mankind.

“We received applications from about one million people from all around the world… [The crew] are all fantastic people,” shared Maezawa.  “There isn’t a set task for each of them, but I hope each crewmember will recognize the responsibility that comes with leaving the Earth… They will gain a lot from this experience, and I hope they will use that to contribute to the planet, to humanity.”

“The entire SpaceX team is excited for these extraordinary people to join the dearMoon mission,” said Jessica Jensen, SpaceX Vice President of Customer Operations & Integration. “We look forward to flying this crew of artists, content creators, and athletes from all around the world who will travel within 200 km of the lunar surface as they complete a full journey around the Moon before safely returning to Earth.”