Han Yuchen’s exhibition in the National Art Museum of China Received Great Response and Reviews

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — From October 29th to November 9th 2022,”Pursuing Dreams with a Pure Heart – Han Yuchen Oil on Canvas Collection” was opened to public in National Art Museum of China .

With 83 oil painting works, Han presented his 50 years of painting journey. The exhibition was highly commended. Since its launch, the exhibition welcomed many famous artists, art critics and art lovers to enjoy Han’s works. They spoke highly of Han’s philosophy of creation that art should originate from life. They expressed their hope for Han to build on this achievement and make more contribution to the development of Chinese art.

When Han unveiled his exhibition at the National Museum of China in 2017, Wu Zhenqi, director of China Calligraphers Association congratulated him in person. Four years later, Wu came to this exhibition again. He expressed deep admiration for Han’s relentless pursuit of art and artistic expressions.

Li Naizhou, a famous artist from Handan has a special feeling for Han’s works. Li thinks Han mainly portrays the life of people at the grassroots level as well as nature in his works which are the most vibrant. According to him, Han’s works are worth viewing due to the uniqueness.

Zhang Jianbin, a former editor of Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, has been friends with Han for more than ten years and is familiar with Han’s early works. Impressed by Han’s oil paintings in recent years, he commented “It is very challenging to paint people in an outdoor setting. We can see his ongoing commitment to art and his increasingly mature artistic techniques.”

Visitors were lingering, taking photos, and pondering when seeing Han’s works in the museum. Many students attended the exhibit, lingering in front of paintings some of whom were sitting on the floor and trying to copy the masterpieces.

Hao Huangyan is an art-loving retiree in Beijing. She observes that Han’s works are the opposite of utilitarianism and formalism, because they come from life, full of strong feelings for ordinary people and also show profound painting skills.

In the past 50 years, through difficulties and obstacles, Han explored his feelings, kept improving himself and harvested great achievements. He is motivated by his own enthusiasm and infinite love for art to advance for more breakthroughs, more goals and even spiritual sublimation.

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‫”طاقة” تتم صفقة الاستحواذ على 100٪ من شركة المنصوري للخدمات البترولية للتوسع في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا وآسيا الوسطى وشرق أوروبا

الظهران, المملكة العربية السعودية, 31 يناير / كانون الثاني 2023 /PRNewswire/ — أعلنت اليوم شركة التصنيع وخدمات الطاقة (“طاقة”) عن اتمامها صفقة الاستحواذ على شركة المنصوري للخدمات البترولية، بنسبة 100% من اسهمها، مما سيوسع نطاق أعمال الشركة في مجال خدمات الآبار عالميًا

TAQA closes the transaction of acquiring 100% of Al Mansoori Petroleum Services to expand to the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe

.علما انه تم تمويل عملية الاستحواذ من خلال زيادة رأس مال الشركة من قبل المساهمين الرئيسيين الحاليين. كما سيوفر هذا الاستثمار لشركة طاقة  نشاطًا تجاريًا مرموقًا ومتنوعًا في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا مع سجل قوي في جودة الخدمة وكذلك علاقات راسخة مع كبرى شركات النفط والغاز في المنطقة. ونتيجة لهذا الإستحواذ، سيكون عدد موضفي شركة “طاقة” أكثر من 5500 موظف، يخدمون قاعدة عملاء كبيرة ومتنوعة في 20 دولة، مما سيؤدي إلى تكوين شركة متخصصة ومتكاملة في خدمات الآبار اقليميا ودوليًا مقرها الظهران، المملكة العربية السعودية

TAQA closes the transaction of acquiring 100% of Al Mansoori Petroleum Services to expand to the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe.و علق المهندس أحمد بن موسى الزهراني ، رئيس مجلس إدارة طاقة: “أود أن أشكر مساهمي الشركة على ثقتهم في شركة طاقة والتزامهم بدعم رحلة نمو الشركة وخططها الطموحة التي تتماشى مع رؤية المملكة 2030”. واشار الى ان “زيادة رأس المال سيمكن من جعل طاقة شركة دولية بهوية سعودية تعمل في مناطق جغرافية متعددة.”

TAQA closes the transaction of acquiring 100% of Al Mansoori Petroleum Services to expand to the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe

و أضاف المهندس خالد بن محمد نوح، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة طاقة: ” ان هذا الاستحواذ سيمكن الشركة من الوصول الي العالمية و مواصلة نمو الخدمات التي نقدمها الي عملائنا في الخليج والشرق الاوسط وشمال افريقيا. تحقيقاً لاستراتيجية الشركة وتماشياً مع أهداف رؤية المملكة ٢٠٣٠.”

معلومات عن طاقة

تأسست شركة “طاقة” في المملكة العربية السعودية عام 2003 ، وهي شركة خدمات آبار تقدم منتجات وحلولاً لصناعة الطاقة ، مما يسهل على عملائها أداء أعمالهم. وتواصل “طاقة” الابتكار من خلال تطوير ونشر التقنيات والمنتجات والخدمات وبناء علاقات طويلة الأمد مع العملاء ويعمل لديها أكثر من 5500 موظف. وتشمل محفظة طاقة كلًا من خدمات الآبار لشركة طاقة الأنابيب الملفوفة ، والتسميت، وخدمات التحقق من جودة الآبار ، و تكسير الآبار بالضغط الهيدروليكي، والحفر الموجه ، وأدوات قاع البئر ، والإكمال ، والحفر، وخدمات اكتساب البيانات الزلزالية، والتفتيش والسلامة والتسجيل والتثقيب.

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Zurich Insurance leads SERIES B fundraise for global cyber insurtech BOXX Insurance

TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BOXX Insurance, the Toronto headquartered insurtech that combines cyber insurance and security, announced a US$14.4 million Series B funding round, bringing the total amount raised from investors to US$24.5 million in the last 16 months. The latest investment was led by global giant, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Zurich).

BOXX also today announced that its business met its combined goal to grow 10x in the last 24 months whilst continuing to outperform its underwriting targets. Over 250,000 individuals and 10,000 businesses are protected by BOXX.

“Our goal was always to help our customers stay ahead of cyber threats in addition to being there to help them respond and recover from an incident,” said BOXX Co-founder and CEO Vishal Kundi. “We’ve been making a lot of headway with this and additional category expansion.”

In October, BOXX acquired Cyber security platform Templarbit and has begun the integration of its threat intelligence software into its product suite and underwriting framework.

Over the course of 2022, the company launched its Hackbusters Incident Response, virtual CISO service for businesses, a new mobile app solution for consumers, in addition to testing a number of new security-based initiatives.

“We’re not only seeing more of our existing cyber insurance customers adding our security products, but also seeing new customers coming in attracted by our latest security products and services,” Kundi said.

BOXX’s mission to make the world a digitally safer place has led to its presence expanding across North America and other selected markets poised for growth. BOXX increased its staff from 5 to 36 in the last year.

In addition to expanding its go-to-market team and adding new products, BOXX has also implemented upgrades to its underwriting platform and tools including third party integrations.

“We’ve seen how difficult it is to build cyber insurance solutions for the small business and consumer segments – it is costly and requires deep technical expertise to stay ahead. BOXX addresses these challenges unambiguously, affordably, and with a genuine understanding of what customers and their risk advisors need,” said Jack Howell, CEO of Zurich Global Ventures. “Helping customers with innovative digital solutions and embedding them into the customer journey, is critical. It’s impressive to see the simplicity in how BOXX is tackling such a complex global challenge.”

About BOXX Insurance

BOXX Insurance Inc. helps businesses, individuals and families insure and defend against cyber threats. BOXX Insurance Inc. is privately-held with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. BOXX’s vision is to help businesses, individuals and families stay ahead of, respond to and recover from cyber threats, putting their digital safety first. For further information, please visit www.boxxinsurance.com

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group Announces Expansion of Service for Middle East and Northern Africa

Nikkiso CE&IG new Service Facility for Middle East and Northern Africa

Nikkiso CE&IG new Service Facility for Middle East and Northern Africa, based in Sharjah Free Zone

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is proud to announce yet another expansion of their manufacturing and service capabilities for the Middle East and Northern Africa markets. With this expansion, they will be providing pump and turboexpander aftermarket repairs of their full line, including J.C. Carter pumps. Their new state-of-the-art service center will allow repairs to be made locally rather than the need to ship elsewhere.

The new facility, based in the Sharjah Free Zone, was established to provide expanded support for the Middle East and Northern Africa markets. They have added field service support, and shop technicians specifically trained to support Marine, J.C. Carter, Nikkiso Cryogenic Pumps (ACD and Nikkiso Cryo) and Turboexpanders. In addition to in-shop and on-site repairs, they will provide aftermarket service.

“With this facility, we will be able to respond more quickly to our customer’s needs, providing individual support and solutions expansion. Nikkiso CE&IG will now be able to provide greater service and support to our customers with our local presence,” according to Jim Estes, President of Nikkiso Cryogenic Services.

This expansion represents their commitment to and support of the growth of the Middle Eastern and North African market.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.) and process plants for Industrial Gases, and Natural Gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

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WEMIX Opens Abu Dhabi Office to Spearhead Growth in Fast-growing MENA Region

  • Marks next step in global expansion strategy
  • Launchpad for growing operations in the UAE and MENA
  • Announces intention to collaborate on blockchain-related projects

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Korea’s leading blockchain-based ecosystem developer WEMIX today announced the next step in its global expansion plans with the launch of its subsidiary in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Located in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – a premier international financial centre known for its transparent and pioneering regulatory frameworks, business-friendly operations and well-established local and international strategic partnerships, WEMIX MENA LTD is expected to spearhead the growth of its operations amid major crypto and blockchain industry developments in MENA.

Wemix Officially Opens MENA Branch

“We are seeing increasing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain as key business drivers from both the public and private sectors in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. The launch of our operations in MENA is an important step for tapping into the momentum in this fast-growing region and will play a pivotal role in contributing to the expanding blockchain ecosystem.” said Jason Kim, Director, WEMIX MENA LTD.

The MENA region is the world’s fastest growing market in terms of crypto adoption[1], while Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has also been actively focusing on expanding global blockchain business by implementing digital asset regulations in 2018 and introducing Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

The rapid growth in the game industry and positivity from the government toward blockchain business has made the city the top choice for global IT companies looking to expand their business in the MENA region. The city’s growing stature was also boosted by the launch of the MEA & Asia Crypto & Blockchain Association (MEAACBA) in Abu Dhabi in November 2022[2]. The industry group is expected to help facilitate the development of accessible, transparent, and compliant crypto-blockchain ecosystems. Across the region, governments are also implementing pro-blockchain policies and looking to focus on digital innovation projects including blockchain-based business ecosystems and digital assets services.

“We aim to be an anchor for both Korean blockchain companies expanding into MENA as well as local government agencies, companies and brands in the UAE and across MENA which are interested in blockchain-related projects,” added Kim. “This is just the first step for WEMIX in MENA, and there are plans to open additional offices in the region with potential locations like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.”

About WEMIX

WEMIX is a blockchain gaming platform developed by WEMIX Pte. Ltd, providing services that include a cryptocurrency wallet, decentralised exchange, NFT marketplace, WEMIX token staking programme and the game gateway. WEMIX Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Wemade, the developer and owner of “The Legend of Mir” IP, a highly successful game with over 500 million users. For more information, visit www.WEMIXnetwork.com

[1]  Chainalysis, October 2022
[2] MEAACBA launch, November 2022

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‫مطعم ORFALI BROS BISTRO يحصل على المركز No.1 ضمن قائمة 3MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 202

  •   مطعم Orfali Bros Bistro  في دبي يفوز بجائزةThe Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa 2023
  •   قائمة الفائزين تشمل 14 مدينة من مختلف أنحاء الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ومنها مراكش وتونس والرياض والكويت
  •   مطعم OCD Restaurant  في تل أبيب يفوز بجائزة Sustainable Restaurant Award المقدمة برعاية علامة Arla Pro
  •   مطعم Em Sherif في بيروت يفوز بجائزة Art of Hospitality Award
  •   الشيف  Moustafa Elrefaey  يحصد جائزة Estrella Damm N.A. Chefs’ Choice Award
  •   الشيف Karim Bourgi يفوز بجائزة MENA’s Best Pastry Chef Award المقدّمة برعاية علامة Valrhona
  •   مطعم Fusions by Tala في المنامة يحصد جائزة Highest Climber Award مع ارتفاع تصنيفه من المركز 36 إلى المركز No.3
  •   مطعم Ossiano  في دبي يحصد جائزة Highest New Entry Award المقدمة برعاية علامة Aspire Lifestyles ليحل في المركز No.4

أبو ظبي ، الإمارات العربية المتحدة, 30 يناير / كانون الثاني 2023/PRNewswire/ — تنطلق اليوم في العاصمة الإماراتية أبوظبي فعاليات الدورة الثانية من حفل توزيع جوائزMiddle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023برعاية S.Pellegrino وAcqua Panna، وبالتعاون مع دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي، بمشاركة نخبة من ألمع نجوم الطهو في العالم. ويأتي الحفل لتكريم أفضل 50 وجهة لتناول الطعام في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ضمن 14 مدينة، حيث تم الإعلان عن تصدر مطعم Orfali Bros Bistro القائمة وفوزه

بالمركز No.1 في المنطقة.

Orfali Bros Bistro in Dubai, UAE, is named No.1 at the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards 2023, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

وتأسس مطعم  Orfali Bros Bistro ، الذي يقع في حي الوصل 51 المعاصر بدبي، على يد الأخوة السوريين الثلاثة Mohammad و Wassim و Omar Orfali . ويقدمون تجربة طعام لا مثيل لها مع قائمة غنية بأشهى الأطباق التي تحتفي بالمطبخ الحلبي وتجمع بين الطابع الشرق أوسطي والتعددية الثقافية والحضارة المميزة لدبي.

وحصل مطعم Trèsind Studio في دبي على المركز No.2 ، في حين جاء مطعم Fusions by Tala ، الواقع في المنامة المركز No.3 . و يمكن الاطلاع على القائمة الكاملة هنا .

وتعليقاً على هذا الموضوع، قال William Drew ، مدير المحتوى لدى 50 Best : “يسعدني الإعلان عن تصدّر مطعم Orfali Bros Bistro لقائمة أفضل مطاعم الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا خلال الدورة الثانية وحصوله على المركز No.1 في حفل توزيع جوائز Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants ، فضلاً عن ارتقائه بمعايير الإبداع والابتكار في القطاع بفضل أساليب تقديم الطعام الاستثنائية وطاقم عمله الودود. كما يسرنا وجود مطاعم من 14 مدينة مختلفة ضمن القائمة، مما يعكس التنوع الكبير والإرث العريق الذي تتمتع به المنطقة في هذا المجال”.

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Military spending boost to give Poland largest army in EU

Poland plans to raise the country's defense spending to 4% of its GDP, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Monday.

"The war in Ukraine has made us arm ourselves even faster, which is why we will make an unprecedented effort: 4% of GDP for the Polish army, this year," Morawiecki told reporters.

He said raising defense spending to their new target "could mean this will be the highest percentage ... of all NATO countries."

Poland spent 2.4% of its GDP on the military in 2022 -- the third-highest percentage among NATO countries. The US spends 3.47% -- $822 billion -- on defense.

Members of NATO are expected to reach spending at least 2% of GDP on defense by 2024.

Between now and 2035, Warsaw plans to spend $100 billion on the military. It has already spent $10 billion on arms from the US and South Korea, for tanks, howitzers, and advanced rocket systems.

Poland has signed a series of arms deals to raise its defensive capabilities in recent months.

The country's army is planned to grow to 250,000 professional soldiers and at least 50,000 personnel, making it the largest land army in the EU. France today has the biggest EU army, with about 200,000 on active duty.

Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said recently that Warsaw’s target was to increase the number of soldiers in the Polish armed forces to 300,000 -- 250,000 professional soldiers and 50,000 Territorial Defense Force (WOT) volunteers.

Poland now has about 36,000 WOT troops and around 128,000 soldiers of various formations.

Source: Anadolu Agency

‘Europe endangered with ‘hysteria and hatred’ amid Moscow-Kyiv war: Croatian president

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday criticized recent decisions by European countries that are preparing to send weapons to Ukraine.

"A war based on a treaty against a nuclear power, like Russia, cannot be won. Europe is endangered within the framework of hysteria and hatred," Milanovic told Croatian media during his visit to Petrinje.

He said Russia is an extremely dangerous country and Europe, which is preparing to send weapons to Ukraine, is endangered.

Concerning the Moscow-Kyiv war and similarities between Crimea and Kosovo, Milanovic said the international community and Croatia annexed Kosovo and took it from Serbia.

"We and the international community did that,” he said. “Unfortunately, this is a painful fact and a danger. We annexed Kosovo. We and the international community. It was taken from Serbia. Who made it but us? Have we recognized Kosovo? It's not annexation, it's expropriation. What is it called? Extraction.”

"Likewise, Crimea will never be Ukraine again. That's what the leading German generals are saying," he added.

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, with most UN member states, including the US, the UK, France, Germany and Türkiye recognizing it as a separate autonomous country from its neighbor. But Belgrade continues to regard it as its territory.

Source: Anadolu Agency

Former head of Montenegro’s National Security Agency to run for president

The former head of Montenegro's National Security Agency (ANB) announced Monday that he will run for president in elections to be held in March.

Dejan Vuksic said at a press conference in the capital Podgorica that he is against reactionary structures.

"Our priority will be peace between Christian Serbs and Montenegrins," said Vuksic, who is one of the leaders of the Christian Democratic Movement (DHP).

Montenegro will hold presidential elections on March 19, Parliament Speaker Danijela Djurovic announced Monday.

The current mandate of President Milo Ðukanovic began on May 20, 2018 with the swearing-in of the members of the parliament.

A candidate needs a majority of more than 50% of the vote in the first round to win.

If no candidate wins a majority, the race will narrow to the top two in a runoff after two weeks.

The president of Montenegro is elected for five years.

No less than 60 days and no more than 90 days can pass from the day of calling the elections to the day of holding them for the president of Montenegro.

Source: Anadolu Agency