January 30, 2023

Air Products is Platinum Sponsor at iktva 2023 Forum and Exhibition

Saudi Aramco’s In Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program takes place 30^th January to 2^nd February, at Dhahran Exo Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DAMMAM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE: APD) a world leader in industrial gases and hydrogen megaprojects, is a platinum sponsor of this year’s iktva Forum and Exhibition, taking place between 30^th January and 2^nd February at the Dhahran Expo Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province.

Visit Air Products’ stand (SP 02) in the sustainability pavilion and learn more about investments, projects and career initiatives supporting the rapid transformation of the Kingdom, diversification of its economy and advancement of its people.

“We are delighted to be a platinum sponsor at iktva 2023 and showcase our support for Vision 2030 by bringing our technologies and capabilities and collaborating with our regional partners and suppliers to help drive the energy transition and move humanity forward,” said Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Air Products’ Chief Operating Officer.

Air Products has had a presence in the Middle East for over 50 years. In 2020, construction started at the world scale, fully integrated industrial gases hub in the Jubail Industrial City. The significant investment, which will be built, owned, and operated by Air Products Qudra involves establishing a Hydrogen Hub along with the construction of a comprehensive hydrogen pipeline network to connect and transport hydrogen to the broad refinery operations and chemical customer base in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

Air Products continues to grow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Recently, the company announced financial close and transfer of the second group of assets for the $12 billion gasification and power joint venture (JV) with Aramco, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra in the Jazan Economic City (“Jazan”), Saudi Arabia. The JV’s purchase of this second group of assets at Jazan follows the successful asset acquisition and project financing transactions for the first group of assets completed in late October 2021.

In addition, Air Products has launched the region’s first hydrogen fueling station with Saudi Aramco; extended core competencies through the company’s world-class technology center in the Dhahran Techno Valley and commenced project execution for the NEOM green hydrogen project.

Last year, Air Products launched Female Engineers & Technical Associates (FETA), a unique program to enable the progression and career development of the next generation of female talent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed through strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MOHR) and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), the program complements the Saudi 2030 vision which includes developing citizens’ capabilities and future skills. The program also supports Air Products’ goal to be the most diverse industrial gas company in the world by promoting a pipeline of senior female engineers and technicians in the workforce and fostering growth for possible future engineers and technician leaders in Air Products and beyond.

To learn more about Air Products’ business in the Middle East visit our website.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest industrial gas and carbon-capture projects, supplying world-scale clean hydrogen for global transportation, industrial markets, and the broader energy transition. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and globally provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers.

The Company had fiscal 2022 sales of $12.7 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $70 billion. More than 21,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what’s possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

About Air Products Qudra
Air Products Qudra is the regional development and investment joint venture (JV) for Middle East between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing, engineering, building, owning and operating many of the world’s largest industrial gas projects; Vision Invest is a leading development and investment Holding Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio of investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure, Logistics and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.

Formed following several years of partnership between its parent companies, Air Products Qudra’s mission is to bring world-class technology, on-site solutions, and leading project execution and operational leadership for large-scale energy and environmental projects throughout the Middle East region. For more information visit www.airproductsqudra.com

January 30, 2023

‫تعرض شركة مندراي حلولها الذكية للمستشفيات في مؤتمر الصحة العربي 2023

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 30 يناير 2023 /PRNewswire/ — تحضر شركة مندراي (“الشركة”)، مقدم عالمي رائد للأجهزة والحلول الطبية، أحد أكبر وأفضل المعارض في المجال الطبي، وهو مؤتمر الصحة العالمي 2023 ابتداءً من 30 يناير وحتى 2 فبراير. عرضت الشركة حلولها الطبية والتكنولوجيا المبتكرة على ما يزيد عن 50,000 زائر بمركز دبي التجاري العالمي.

صرح كوين زو، مدير عام شركة مندراي عالميًا قائلًا “تتجاوز شركة مندراي حدود الإبداع بمساهمتها في تأسيس نظام بيئي طبي ذكي باعتبارها شريكًا مؤتمنًا” يوفر حلولًا شاملة للمرافق الصحية”. وأضاف “يسرنا أن نقدم هذا العام حلولنا الذكية للمستشفيات على مستوى عالمي. وسوف نعزز أنظمة الرعاية الصحية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا، من خلال تقديمنا للابتكارات الأكثر تقدمًا في المجال الطبي .”

تأمل شركة مندراي في تأسيس نظام بيئي طبي تتكامل فيه الأجهزة الطبية في السيناريوهات السريرية. يربط هذا النظام المنظومة بالكامل، ويشمل ذلك الطوارئ قبل دخول المستشفى، والنقل داخل المستشفى، وتنقل المرضى بين المستشفيات، ويسمح بجانب الأجهزة بالاتصال وأداء المهام بسهولة، ومشاركة البيانات بين الأقسام والمستشفيات، وتمكين الأطباء السريريين من العمل معًا بمزيد من الفعالية .

من بين مجموعة المنتجات الشاملة لشركة مندراي بدءًا من حجرة الطوارئ، وحجرة العمليات، ووحدة العناية المركزة، والعلاج ما بعد الجراحة، وحلول التصوير الطبي ووصولًا إلى جراحة العظام داخل الحجرة، تعد الحلول التقنية مثل نظام M-Connect ونظام التصوير الطبي MiCo+ هي التي تحظى بالكثير من الاهتمام. وتوفر الحلول التقنية مثل نظام M-Connect بواجهته القياسية مراقبة مركزية للمريض لتحسين سير العمل السريري ورفع درجة الكفاءة، حيث يمكن عرض جميع البيانات وتحليلها والإخطار بها وإبلاغها إلى نظام مملوك لطرف ثالث لتكوين صورة أكثر شمولًا عن صحة المريض. وبالمثل، يجمع نظام MiCo+ للتصوير الطبي طرق علاج متعددة ومؤسسات طبية تسمح بالفحص عن بعد وتقديم الاستشارات الطبية الإلكترونية لتوفير تصوير طبي أفضل .

تم الكشف في معرض هذا العام عن العديد من الإضافات الجديدة لمنتجات الشركة لمراقبة المريض ودعم الحياة، ومن هذه الأجهزة جهاز مراقبة المريض القابل للارتداء mWear ، ونظام الحقن الوريدي المزود بوحدة تصوير BeneFusion ، وجهاز تنشيط القلب D30/D60 Defibrillator ، وجهاز الإضاءة الجراحي HyLED C series. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، تقدم مندراي العديد من أنظمة التصوير الطبي مثل نظام الموجات فوق الصوتية اللاسلكي المحمول TE Air ، ونظام الموجات فوق الصوتية التشخيصي TEX 20 Series ، ونظام الموجات فوق الصوتية التشخيصي .Consona N9

يمكن لزوار المعرض أيضًا رؤية كيفية انتشار أجهزة تنشيط القلب (AEDs) من مندراي BeneHeart C Series في العديد من المؤسسات بالمدينة وإداراتها من خلال نظام إدارة أجهزة AED بالشركة عن بعد، والذي يمكنه تتبع حالة كل جهاز على النظام لحظيًا، ويشمل ذلك موقعه، ومستوى البطارية، ويسهل إدارة مجموعة الأجهزة كاملة. وكجزء من حلول الطوارئ ما قبل دخول المستشفى، تدعم الشركة مبادرات صحة القلب مثل مبادرة هارت سيف سيتي بالمدينة المضيفة دبي، والتي تساعد في تطوير صحة القلب .

نوصي الزوار بالوقوف بحجرة مندراي في #S1 A10 أثناء المعرض لرؤية هذه الحلول والحلول الطبية الأخرى. ويتبع مؤتمر الصحة العربي 2023 مشاركة مندراي في ميد لاب الشرق الأوسط في الفترة ما بين 6-9 فبراير، حيث سيقدمون حلولهم الشاملة في تشخيصات المختبر.

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January 30, 2023

Mindray Demonstrates Its Smart Hospital Solutions at Arab Health 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mindray (“the company”), a leading global provider of medical devices and solutions, is attending one of the largest and most respected exhibitions in the medical field, the Arab Health 2023 from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The company has exhibited its medical solutions and groundbreaking technology to over 50,000 visitors at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

“As a trusted partner in providing comprehensive solutions for healthcare facilities, Mindray is pushing the boundaries of innovation to contribute to an intelligent medical ecosystem. This year, we’re delighted to present our smart hospital solutions to global audience. With more advanced innovations adapting to the medical field, we will better empower local healthcare systems in the Middle East and Africa region,” said Kewen Xu, General Manager of Mindray ROW region.

Mindray’s Smart Hospital aims to create a medical ecosystem where medical devices are integrated into clinical scenarios. This system links the entire pre-hospital, intra-hospital, and inter-hospital journeys of patients and allows beside devices to connect and perform seamlessly, achieving data sharing between departments and hospitals, and enabling clinicians to work together more effectively.

Among Mindray’s comprehensive product portfolio from ER, OR, ICU, ERAS, Medical Imaging solutions to Orthopedics solutions at the booth, the M-Connect IT solution and MiCo+ Medical Imaging IT solution attract much attention. Utilizing a standard interface, the M-Connect IT solution provides patient-centric monitoring to optimize clinical workflow and improve efficiency. All data can be displayed, analyzed, alarmed and reported to a third-party system for a more comprehensive picture of patient health. Likewise, MiCo+ medical imaging IT Solution connects multiple modalities and medical institutions, allowing for remote diagnosis and online consultation to provide better medical imaging service.

The mWear Wearable Patient Monitor, the BeneFusion i/u Infusion System, the BeneHeart D30/D60 Defibrillator, and the HyLED C series Surgical Light were all unveiled at this year’s expo as new additions to the company’s products for patient monitoring and life support. Additionally, Mindray is introducing a number of medical imaging systems such as the TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System, TEX 20 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System, and Consona N9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System.

Expo visitors can also see how Mindray’s BeneHeart C Series automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are deployed in various establishments throughout a city and managed through the company’s Remote AED Management system, which can track each AED’s status in real-time, including its location and battery level, and simplifies management of the entire fleet of devices. As a part of the pre-hospital emergency solution, it empowers heart health initiatives such as the host city’s Dubai Heart Safe City, aiding in the promotion of cardiac health.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Mindray booth at #S1 A10 during the expo to see these and other medical solutions. Following Arab Health 2023, Mindray will also participate at Medlab Middle East on Feb. 6-9, where they will be presenting their holistic solutions in In-Vitro Diagnostics.

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January 30, 2023

Look Back Upon the Development of VOOPOO DRAG MODs, Witness the Legend of the E-cigarette Industry

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At the end of 2022, the vape giant VOOPOO released the brand new product DRAG 4 from its famous series DRAG, and let global users once again see the legendary power of the e-cigarette industry. We are now looking back the development of VOOPOO DRAG and learning its legend story!

From 2017, the first DRAG was born and allowed VOOPOO to quickly distinguish itself in the industry, to 2022, VOOPOO released DRAG 4, each product innovation is a demonstration of VOOPOO’s pure pursuit of an excellent vaping experience.

In 2017, DRAG 1, was the first MOD to enable VOOPOO to tap into the MOD market. The 0.025 s ignition speed of DRAG 1 set a record and allowed VOOPOO to quickly distinguish itself in the industry. It also imprinted the brand name VOOPOO on the vapers. Solid specular finish and multiple resin plates, with hard geometric lines and brushed patterns, make the DRAG 1 stylish and powerful. The solid specular finishing and multiple resin plates, with hard geometric lines and brushed patterns, make DRAG 1 stylish and powerful. The engraved metal “DRAG” nameplate also becomes the exclusive symbol of the Drag series. In addition, coming with the Gene chip, DRAG 1 is equipped with “SUPER Mode” for vaping to the maximum 157W and brings vapers a cloudy and explosive vaping experience.

With the wide recognition of DRAG 1 and great expectations for the new generation of DRAG Mod, VOOPOO, in 2019, released DRAG 2, which is famous for the FIT. VOOPOO’s vision has always been to create a device with peak performance, long endurance, and the best protection for vapors, and FIT Mode is one of VOOPOO’s efforts and contributions to that vision. After mining more than 1,100,000 data of GENE Chips and testing more than 160 tanks, the VOOPOO team developed the FIT Mode, which protects tanks from burnout to the most with its intelligent matches of FIT 1/2/3.

DRAG 3 is the third high explosive and playable super MOD after DRAG 1 and DRAG 2, returning to the professionalism and playability of DRAG, supporting a variety of compatible modes, and equipped with the newly launched TPP atomization platform, maximizing the overall atomization efficiency and bringing users unprecedented flavor and experience. SUPER Mode, VOOPOO’s original extreme explosive Mode, is designed to give vapers the ultimate big cloud vaping experience. When DRAG 3 is adjusted to 80 W in RBA Mode, it will automatically switch to SUPER Mode, with the maximum power up to 177W.

After five years of perseverance and innovation, VOOPOO has released the fourth-generation MOD of the DRAG Series, DRAG 4. Continuing and developing the classic DRAG MOD look, DRAG 4 is designed with zinc alloy, leather, solid wood elements, and natural resin. Each DRAG 4 is unique in appearance with a distinct slice that demonstrates the uniqueness and nobility of each DRAG user. DRAG 4 is matched with VOOPOO Uforce-L Tank, which is the FIRST VOOPOO PnP atomizer with the top air-inlet and top leakage-proof design that effectively fastens e-liquid resolution and smooths vapor flow. The Dual In One Coil enhances vapor explosion and delivers rich and delicate flavors. In addition, the improved UI interface design with clearly separated function keys may reduce unintended ignition by users through mistaken touch. With the industry’s highest standard of 5V/3A fast charging, the DRAG 4 takes the waiting out of waiting.

Over the past five years, these four generations of DRAG MODs have been highly praised by professionals and lovers of MOD and they have been ever-increasing in popularity. Each generation of DRAG Series products has been the result of the painstaking work of the VOOPOO team, which adheres to relentless efforts and passion for innovation just for every small progress to vape performance and users’ experience.

The DRAG MODs development is the epitome of VOOPOO brand prosperity and we believe that VOOPOO will make more legends of the vape industry in the future!

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nical.zhang@voopootech.com

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January 30, 2023

‫تشريف دار سك العملة الملكية الكندية لتاريخ السود بعملة تكريمًا للمتطوعين الكنديين السود عن كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2

أوتاوا، 30 يناير، 2023 / PRNewswire / — عن كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2، الوحدة العسكرية الأولى والوحيدة بحجم كتيبة للسود في التاريخ العسكري الكندي، والتي يتم ذكرها في إصدار سنة 2023 من سلسلة إحياء دار سك العملة الملكية الكندية لذكرى تاريخ السود. في بداية سنوات الحرب العالمية الأولى، حاول المئات من الكنديين السود الالتحاق بالجيش الكندي، لكن منعت العنصرية العديد منهم من الاجتماع مع أصحاب البشرة البيضاء من نفس بلدتهم في المعارك خارج البلاد. وفي عام 1916، قدمت ممارسات الضغط الرئاسية ومطالبة البريطانيين بكتيبة عمالية، فرصة لتشكيل وحدة من السود. كانت ستحارب كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 بجانب الفيلق الكندي للغابات في الغابات الفرنسية. لقد ساعدوهم في عمليات الخشب والتفريز، بما في ذلك تحميل ونقل الأخشاب الجاهزة بالسكك الحديدية. كان ذلك ذا أثر فعال لجهود الحلفاء من تبطين الخنادق ودعم مركز المراقبة وتصنيع الطائرات في فرنسا. كما حارب بعض أفراد الكتيبة وعانوا إصابات أثناء محاربتهم مع وحدات قوة الاستطلاع الكندية الأخرى. عادت الكتيبة إلى كندا في أوائل 1919 وتم حلّها في 1920.

بعد الكثير من البحث، والكتابة، ورواية القصص، قام أحفاد كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 وأتباعهم بحملة ناجحة للحصول على اعتذار رسمي عن العنصرية والتمييز الذي تعرضوا له من أفراد الكتيبة، والتي قدمها الرايت أونرابل جاستن ترودو، رئيس وزراء كندا، والأونورابل أنيتا أناند، وزيرة الدفاع الوطني قبل تجمع الأحفاد في ترورو، نوفا سكوشا في 9 يوليو 2022.

أُصدر بالتزامن مع الاحتفال السنوي بشهر تاريخ السود، عملة من الفضة الخالصة لعام 2023 فئة 20 دولار لإحياء ذكرى تاريخ السود تكريمًا لخدمات أفراد كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 وتضحياتهم. العملة متوفرة من اليوم.

صرح راسل جروس، المدير التنفيذي للمركز الثقافي للسود في نوفا سكوشا، قائلًأ: “عند اندلاع الحرب العالمية الأولى، شعر العديد من الرجال السود بالحاجة إلى خدمة وطنهم. رُفضَ العديد منهم بسبب العنصرية اتجاه السود. بعد سنوات عديدة من الضغط، اُعتمدت كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 في 1916”. “كان يجب على هؤلاء الرجال الشجعان المحاربة للحصول على حق الخدمة، قدموا دعم لوجستي فعال إلى الخطوط الأمامية. تحيي هذه العملة ذكرى التراث المميز للكتيبة 2 وتُعد اعتذارا رسميا قدمته الحكومة الكندية في الصيف الماضي للتأكيد عن أهمية تذكر هذا التاريخ”.

صرحت الأونورابل كريستيا فريلاند نائبة رئيس الوزراء ووزيرة المالية، قائلًا: ” من تقدموا لخدمة وطننا يستحقون التكريم. ولكن لفترة طويلة جدا، وبدون أسباب لكن فقط لون بشرتهم، لم يتلقَ رجال كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 العرفان الذي يستحقونه جزاء خدمتهم لكندا”. كما صرحت الأونورابل أنيتا أناند، وزيرة الدفاع الوطني، قائلة: “علينا واجب تذكر تضحيتهم، وستساعد هذه العملة في التأكيد على معرفة مواطنين كنديين آخريين عن من حاربوا للحصول على حق الخدمة بالزي العسكري والإشادة بهم.

على الرغم من مواجتهم للتمييز من قبل، وخلال خدمتهم في الحرب العظمى وبعدها، قدم رجال كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 خدمتهم لوطننا بشجاعة. نحن ندين لهم للأبد”. “ستعيد هذه العملة إحياء ذكرى مساهمتهم المميزة، بجانب الاعتذار الرسمي من كندا إلى أفراد الكتيبة وأحفادهم في الصيف الماضي، وستساعد في زيادة المعرفة بالكتيبة. إننا اليوم نؤكد من جديد على إمتناننا لهؤلاء الرجال الشجعان، ونتعهد بعدم نسيان خدمتهم لكندا”.

يجسد انعكاس التصميم لهذه العملة الفضية الخالصة بنسبة 99.99٪، للفنان كوامي دلفيش، جندي من كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2، وهو يقف على مرمى البصر بين مسارين للسكك الحديدية. تُعرض شارة قبعة كتيبته بارزًة على يمينه، بجوار منظر طبيعي لمنطقة الجورا الفرنسية، حيث ساعدت الكتيبة في قطع الأشجار وبناء خط سكة حديد. وعلى يساره، يسير رفاق الكتيبة في عرض عسكري قبل انتشارهم في مارس 1917 في أوروبا.

كما صرح الفنان كوامي دلفيش، قائلًا: “تُعد إنجازات ووجود رجال كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 جزءًا آخر من التاريخ الكندي الذي يجب الاعتراف به، والاحتفال به، وتكريمه للأبد. أتمنى لو كنت استطيع تصوير هؤلاء الرجال الشرفاء بطريقة تبرز قوتهم وصلابتهم، مع زيادة الوعي حول الدور المهم الذي قام به رجال كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 في القوات المسلحة الكندية”.

ستصدر دار السكة أيضًا تصميمًا حديثًا لوجه الصحفية على عملات رمزية في 2023 وعملات سبائك حتى يتم اعتماد وجه دائم جديد على العملات المعدنية الكندية. ويرافق تمثال الملكة إليزابيث الثانية المصمم من قبل سوزانا بلانت، برسم على خلفية متكررة من نمط أوراق القيقب، علامة خاصة تتكون من نقش عمودي للتاريخين “1952” و”2022″، مفصول بأربع لآلئ ترمز إلى التماثيل الأربع التي حملتها العملات الكندية طوال فترة الحكم.

كما صرحت ماري ليماي، الرئيس والمدير التنفيذي لمؤسسة دار المال الملكية الكندية. “إن دار المال الكندية فخورة باستمرار دعم الاحتفال الوطني بشهر تاريخ السود بعملة فضية رائعة تسلط الضوء على إحياء قصة كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 في الحياة. تُعد كل عملة جديدة إضافة لمجموعة الصور التركيبية المذهلة التي تسعدنا نحن وتاريخ كندا لتمكننا من تسجيل الإنجازات المشرفة لرجال كتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 بشكل دائم على عملة فضية رائعة تتوارثها الأجيال”.

وإذ اقتصر إنتاجها على 5,500 قطعة عملة فإن قطعة العملة من فئة 20 دولار للعام 2023 الفضية الجميلة هذه لإحياء ذكرى تاريخ السود لكتيبة الإنشاءات رقم 2 تباع بـ 99.95 دولار. يمكن طلب هذه المقتنيات الجديدة بدءًا من اليوم عن طريق الاتصال بدار سك العملة على الرقم 1-800-267-1871 في كندا، أو 1-800-268-6468 في الولايات المتحدة أو على الموقع www.mint.ca . كما ستكون متاحة في متاجر دار سك العملة الملكية الكندية في أوتاوا ووينيبيغ، وفي منافذ بريد كندا المشاركة، ومن خلال شبكة دار السك العالمية من التجار والموزعين.

تتوافر صور لهذه العملة هنا .

نبذة عن دار سكّ العملة الملكية الكندية

دار سك العملة الملكية الكندية هي المؤسسة الرئيسية المسؤولة عن سك وتوزيع العملات المعدنية المتداولة في كندا. وتُعدّ الدار واحدة من أكبر دور سكّ العملات وأكثرها تنوعًا في إنتاج العملات في العالم؛ حيث تُنتج مجموعة متنوعة من العملات المعدنية المميّزة عالية الجودة، كما تقدّم العديد من الخدمات الأخرى ذات الصلة على الصعيد الدولي. لمزيد من المعلومات عن دار سكّ العملة الملكية الكندية ومنتجاتها وخدماتها، يُرجى زيارة موقعها الإلكتروني: www.mint.ca ، أو متابعة حساباتها على تويتر و فيسبوك و إنستغرام .

يرجى من وسائل الإعلام التواصل على: أليكس ريفز، كبير مديري إدارة الشؤون العامة، هاتف رقم: 6370-884-613 ، reeves@mint.ca

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January 30, 2023

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT HONOURS BLACK HISTORY WITH COIN PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS OF NO. 2 CONSTRUCTION BATTALION

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black battalion-sized unit in Canadian military history, is being remembered on the 2023 issue of the Royal Canadian Mint’s ongoing Commemorating Black History series. In the opening years of the First World War, hundreds of Black Canadians eagerly tried to enlist for Canada, but racism prevented many from joining their white compatriots on the battlefields overseas. In 1916, persistent lobbying and a request from the British for labour battalions provided the opportunity for a Black unit to be created. No. 2 Construction battalion would serve alongside the Canadian Forestry Corps in the forests of France. They helped with lumber and milling operations, including the loading and transportation of finished timber by rail. This timber was vital to the Allied war effort, lining trenches, supporting observation posts and for the construction of aircraft in France. A few battalion members even fought and suffered casualties while serving with other Canadian Expeditionary Force units. The battalion returned to Canada in early 1919 and was disbanded in 1920.

After much research, writing, story telling and advocacy, descendants of No. 2 Construction Battalion and their allies successfully campaigned for a formal apology for the racism and discrimination endured by battalion members, which the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, delivered before descendants assembled in Truro, Nova Scotia on July 9, 2022.

Released in conjunction with the annual observance of Black History Month, the 2023 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Commemorating Black History honours the service and sacrifice of the proud members of No. 2 Construction Battalion. It is available as of today.

“At the outbreak of the First World War, many Black men felt the call to serve their country. Many were rejected due to anti-Black racism. After years of lobbying, No. 2 Construction Battalion was authorized in 1916,” said Russell Grosse, Executive Director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. “These brave men had to fight for the right to serve, they provided valuable logistical support to the frontlines. This coin commemorates the remarkable legacy of No. 2 and builds on the formal Apology that was given by the Government of Canada this past summer to ensure that this important history is remembered.”

“Those who step forward to serve our country deserve to be honoured. But for far too long—and for no reason but the colour of their skin—the men of the No. 2 Construction Battalion did not receive the recognition that their service to Canada deserved,” said the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. “We have a responsibility to remember their sacrifice, and this coin will help ensure that more Canadians learn about and pay tribute to those who fought for the right to so bravely serve in uniform.”

“Despite facing discrimination before, during, and after their service in the Great War, the men of No. 2 Construction Battalion bravely served our country. We are forever in their debt,” said the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence. “Together with Canada’s official apology to the Battalion’s members and descendants last summer, this coin will commemorate their remarkable contributions and help raise awareness of the Battalion. Today, we reaffirm our gratitude to these courageous men, and vow to never forget their service to Canada.”

The reverse design of this 99.99% pure silver coin, by artist Kwame Delfish, features a soldier of No. 2 Construction Battalion, standing at attention between two railroad tracks. His battalion’s cap badge is prominently displayed on his right, adjacent to a landscape of France’s Jura region, where the battalion assisted with logging and building a railroad. To his left, battalion comrades marching in a parade prior to their March 1917 deployment to Europe.

“The existence and accomplishments of the men of No. 2 Construction Battalion is another part of Canadian history that is to be acknowledged, celebrated and honoured -forever,” said artist Kwame Delfish. “I hope I was able to capture these honourable men in a way that represents their strength and resilience, while also raising awareness about the important role that No. 2 Construction Battalion had in the Canadian armed forces.”

The obverse of the coin features an updated obverse design that will appear on 2023 collector and bullion coins until a new permanent obverse is adopted on Canadian coins. The Susanna Blunt-designed effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, set against a repeating maple leaf-patterned background, is accompanied by a special marking consisting of a vertical inscription of the dates “1952” and “2022”, separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign.

“The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to continue supporting the national celebration of Black History Month with a beautiful silver coin that shines a much-needed spotlight on the story of No. 2 Construction Battalion to life,” said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “Each new coin adds a piece to the incredible mosaic that is Canada’s history and we are pleased that we can permanently record the honourable achievements of the men of No. 2 Construction Battalion on a beautiful silver coin that can be passed down from generation to generation.”

Limited to a mintage of 5,500, the 2023 $20 Fine Silver Coin Commemorating Black History – The No. 2 Construction Battalion retails for $99.95. This new collectible may be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca. It will also be available at the Royal Canadian Mint’s boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, at participating Canada Post outlets, and through the Mint’s global network of dealers and distributors.

Images of this coin are available here.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Media are asked to contact: Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Telephone: 613-884-6370, reeves@mint.ca

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January 30, 2023February 1, 2023

US ‘had no hand’ in drone attack on Iran military site: Report

The US has denied involvement in an overnight drone attack on a military facility in Iran, according to an Israeli media report.

Iran’s Defense Ministry said several drones targeted a military complex in the central Isfahan late on Saturday but there were no casualties or major damage.

“Washington had no hand in the Isfahan attack,” Israeli public broadcaster KAN quoted an unnamed US official as saying.

There have been a number of sabotage attacks on military facilities and nuclear plants in Iran in recent years, with Tehran mostly blaming its regional archrival Israel.

Israeli authorities have yet to comment on the latest attack.

In a statement on Sunday, the Iranian Defense Ministry said air defense systems at the Isfahan complex intercepted one of the drones, two others were caught in defense traps and exploded.”

“The attack did not affect our equipment and mission,” the ministry said.

Source: Anadolu Agency

January 30, 2023

MGI Makes its Mark in Dubai with Latest Platforms at MEDLAB Middle East and Arab Health

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, will introduce many of its latest gene sequencing platforms and sample preparation system at MEDLAB Middle East 2023, taking place 6-9 February in Dubai. Ahead of the event, MGI will host a demonstration of the innovative robotic ultrasound system MGIUS-R3 at Arab Health, taking place from today until 2 February also in Dubai.

“We are excited to launch three new products at MEDLAB Middle East, including DNBSEQ-G99*, our latest model of gene sequencer* with mid to low range throughput, DNBSEQ-E25, a portable sequencer with very low throughput, as well as DNBelab-D4 digital sample preparation system. In addition, our MGISP-100 automated sample preparation system will be on display for visitors interested to learn more,” said Dr. Roy Tan, General Manager of MGI Asia Pacific. “Once again, MGI showcases the commitment to supporting healthcare, scientific research and applications across the Middle East through our genomic technologies.”

As one of the sequencers* with the fastest speed among those with the same throughput in the world, DNBSEQ-G99* is developed based on MGI’s core DNBSEQ^TM sequencing technology. It for the first time adopts triangular matrix signal spots on sequencing flow cell, among other innovations in biochemistry, optics, fluidics, temperature control and more, reaching higher density of data output, with an overall throughput of 8-48 Gb per run. DNBSEQ-G99* is especially suitable for targeted gene sequencing and small genome sequencing, requiring only 12 hours to finish PE150 sequencing.

DNBSEQ-E25*, the flagship product in the E-series, is a portable, accessible, and user-friendly sequencer that features a data throughput of up to 7.5G daily. Built on the newly designed self-luminous biochemical system, DNBSEQ-E25* has upgraded its sequencing system, flowcells and sequencing cartridge. Equipped with built-in bioinformatics, it is designed to run sequencing and generate analysis reports on the go. Its ease of setup means it is ready to run in ten minutes, coupled by a quick turnaround time that takes only 20 hours from sample to FASTQ data.

Lastly, DNBelab-D4 is the first digital microfluidic automation platform developed by MGI. The portable digital sample preparation system can prepare samples from DNA to DNB on a single sample prep card. Meanwhile, it integrates the quantification function for automatic quantification after DNB preparation is completed, eliminating the need for manual quantification. Currently, DNBelab-D4 is mainly used for library preparation for high-throughput sequencing applications such as metagenomics sequencing of unknown pathogens. It can also cater to the requirements of different research and medical applications .

In addition to MEDLAB Middle East, MGI today joins healthcare industry leaders and stakeholders at Arab Health and showcases the robotic ultrasound system MGIUS-R3. Tele-robotic ultrasound is the key tool and up to date technology for traditional ultrasound applying in tele-medicine, enabling patients to enjoy the ultrasound screening service over distance. It played a crucial role in helping front line hospital doctors conduct remote diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic and be widely applied among both tele-diagnosis and tele-education.

MGI representatives will be present at Arab Health until 2 February and MEDLAB Middle East between 6-9 February. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to visit MGI’s product display and explore how its latest platforms can accommodate various genomic needs.

About MGI

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), headquartered in Shenzhen, is committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science through intelligent innovation. Based on its proprietary technology, MGI focuses on research & development, production and sales of sequencing instruments, reagents, and related products to support life science research, agriculture, precision medicine and healthcare. MGI is a leading producer of clinical high-throughput gene sequencers*, and its multi-omics platforms include genetic sequencing*, medical imaging, and laboratory automation. MGI’s mission is to develop and promote advanced life science tools for future healthcare. For more information, please visit MGI’s website or connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.

Unless otherwise informed, StandardMPS and CoolMPS sequencing reagents, and sequencers for use with such reagents are not available in Germany, Spain, UK, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal, Austria and Romania. Unless otherwise informed, StandardMPS sequencing reagents, and sequencers for use with such reagents are not available in Hong Kong.

January 30, 2023

JETEX LONDON WELCOMES THE WORLD

Jetex London welcomes the world as the brand’s newest FBO is now fully operational.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Located at Hangar 510 at Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH), Jetex London has commenced full commercial operations and is welcoming international private jet flyers to the United Kingdom capital.

London Biggin Hill is a private airport which caters exclusively for aircraft in business and private aviation. 2022 was the strongest year ever for the airport, with more than 26,000 movements (up from 18,900 in 2021). It is recognized as a global center of excellence and the second private jet operation in the U.K. with 23% of London’s market share after Farnborough (31%) and ahead of Luton (22%). The airport typically connects flights to more than 750 destinations across over 70 countries.

Jetex London is conveniently located just nine miles from Canary Wharf and 15 miles from Central London, with helicopter transfers taking passengers to and from the heart of the British capital in just six minutes, with limousine transfers taking less than 50 minutes.

The modern airport runway (1,806 meters) allows most aircraft to operate without payload or range restrictions, including non-stop transatlantic flights.

“We are pleased with our arrival in London. Jetex already has a strong presence in Europe with a flagship private jet terminal at Paris Le Bourget, and the new flagship Jetex London is a natural evolution of our operations. Private flyers will enjoy a seamless travel experience complemented by the greatest levels of luxury hospitality, while employing the latest technology will allow us to minimize carbon footprint.”

Adel Mardini
Founder & CEO, Jetex

Jetex London will offer a suite of flagship services for passengers and crews traveling through the airport. It is a seamless, intuitive and dedicated route for Jetex customers to begin or end their journey in supreme comfort. The on-site U.K. Border Force and customs control will ensure that passengers and crew enjoy an efficient ground experience, while Jetex will also offer assistance with ground transport, hotel accommodation, catering, concierge services and much more.

Biggin Hill’s green agenda is key to the airport’s future development, and it echoes the global sustainability commitment of Jetex. The airport has been offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) since April 2021.

“We are extremely proud that Jetex has chosen London Biggin Hill Airport as the destination for its latest FBO – the first in the United Kingdom. Jetex is one of the most respected and acclaimed businesses in private aviation, with an ambitious growth roadmap that reflects our own. We stand at the ready to welcome Jetex’s customers to the capital and offer them the very best standards of service they have come to expect.”

Robert Walters
Commercial Director, London Biggin Hill Airport

With natural materials, soft lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows, Jetex London is designed to feel like a warm, contemporary space. The 1,900 sq.m. private terminal will include several supremely comfortable lounges of understated luxury designed with passenger privacy in mind, retail and entertainment areas, fully equipped boardrooms, shower suites and much more. Crews will appreciate a full range of on-site recreational and flight support facilities.

Jetex London marks the company’s first entry into the U.K. as it looks forward to growing its operations in the market.

About Jetex:
An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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