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Motorola Solutions Joins Forces with Google Cloud to Advance Safety and Security

Motorola Solutions to leverage Google Cloud to help accelerate innovation for public safety and enterprise security

CHICAGO, USA – EQS Newswire – 8 February 2024 – Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) (www.MotorolaSolutions.com) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. With Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritize the advancement of assistive intelligence, including highly accurate and reliable video content delivery, mapping and AI capabilities, to help address real-world safety challenges.

“From communities to businesses, our customers rely on us to help create a safer future,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Motorola Solutions. “This collaboration will leverage the power of sensors, data and AI to help make safety and security more accessible and actionable.”

Motorola Solutions expects to deploy the newly developed capabilities across its rapidly growing cloud security solutions, including Avigilon Alta, an entirely cloud-native video suite that enables enterprise security for organizations of all sizes.

“Whether it’s enabling better protection for schools, identifying unusual activity at businesses or more effectively securing large-scale events, real-time visibility and awareness are foundational for both public safety and enterprise security outcomes,” Saptharishi said.

“Motorola Solutions has long demonstrated leadership in innovating the technologies that safeguard communities and enterprises,” said Will Grannis, vice president and chief technology officer of Google Cloud. “Together we will channel our latest cloud advancements to support Motorola Solutions’ sharpened focus on safety and security innovations via the cloud.”

Motorola Solutions Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable federal securities law. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and generally include words such as “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates” and similar expressions. The company can give no assurance that any actual or future results or events discussed in these statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements represent the company’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing the company’s views as of any subsequent date. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results or events discussed in these statements to differ materially from the statements contained in this release. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the growth of our video cloud solutions and the ability to develop and deploy new capabilities across our products. Motorola Solutions cautions the reader that the risks and uncertainties below, as well as those in Part I Item 1A of Motorola Solutions’ 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part II Item 1A of Motorola Solutions’ 2023 Third Quarter Report on Form 10-Q and in its other SEC filings available for free on the SEC’s website at www.SEC.gov and on Motorola Solutions’ website at www.MotorolaSolutions.com, could cause Motorola Solutions’ actual results or events discussed in these statements to differ materially from those estimated or predicted in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties cannot be controlled by Motorola Solutions and factors that may impact forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Motorola Solutions’ ability to successfully leverage Google’s cloud infrastructure to accelerate innovation and deploy any new capabilities. Motorola Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Motorola Solutions:

Motorola Solutions is solving for safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere – at www.MotorolaSolutions.com.

About Google Cloud:

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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‫إحياءً لتاريخ الفن في المملكة واحتفاءً بجامعي الأعمال الفنية فيها

فنون العلا تقدم معرض “رمي عيني” للفن المعاصر

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — تعلن فنون العلا عن تقديم معرض “رمي عيني” بإشراف القيّمة الفنية الدكتورة عفت عبد الله فدعق وضيافة قاعة مرايا، وهو معرض لمجموعة من الأعمال الفنية المعاصرة في المملكة العربية السعودية تم استعارتها من المهتمّين بجمع الأعمال الفنية في المملكة. وسيعيد المعرض إحياء تاريخ حركات الفن المعاصر في المملكة العربية السعودية، وتوثيق قصص الفنانين المشاركين، مع التعريف بدور جامعي الأعمال الفنية في تطوير المشهد الفني. وسيقام المعرض خلال الفترة الممتدة من 9 فبراير إلى 27 أبريل 2024 بالتوازي مع مهرجان فنون العلا (9 فبراير – 2 مارس 2024). كما يعد المعرض جزءاً من البرنامج التمهيدي لافتتاح متحف “الفن المعاصر” في العلا وانعكاساً لطموح هذا المتحف.

يستكشف المعرض الروابط والتأثيرات والقصص المشتركة بين أجيال من الفنانين السعوديين، من خلال تقديم أعمال لعددٍ من عمالقة الفن السعودي، أمثال عبد الحليم رضوي ومحمد السليم ومنيرة موصلي؛ إلى جانب كوكبة من روّاد الفن المعاصر في المملكة بمن فيهم أحمد ماطر ومهند شونو ودانا عورتاني. تغطي كل مساحة من المعرض تخصصات متعددة ووسائط مختلفة، مع تحديد سياق الأعمال الفنية المشاركة عبر مجموعة من المواد الأرشيفية المرافقة لكل منها.

يحتفي معرض “رمي عيني” بأصحاب المجموعات الفنية الخاصة، والذين قدموا الرعاية والدعم والحماية اللازمة لأعمال روّاد حركة الفن المعاصر في المملكة العربية السعودية. كما أنه يشكل نقلة نوعية هامة نحو بناء المجموعات الفنية المؤسسية مثل افتتاح متحف “الفن المعاصر” في العلا، الذي سيلعب بمجرد افتتاحه، دوراً محورياً في توثيق ودعم الفن المعاصر داخل المملكة وخارجها. إذ يسعى المتحف إلى لعب دور أساسي في منظومة جمع الأعمال الفنية في المملكة العربية السعودية، فضلاً عن التعاون مع جامعي الأعمال الفنية من جميع أنحاء المملكة والعمل مع قيّميين فنيين، مثل الدكتورة عفت عبد الله فدعق، لاستكشاف منظومة جمع الأعمال الفنية بشكل أكبر.

يعد المعرض المرتقب جزءاً لا يتجزأ من سلسلة من المعارض التي ترمي إلى بناء علاقة طويلة الأمد بين الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا ورعاة الفنون في المملكة العربية السعودية. شكل معرض “ما يبقى في الأعماق” الذي أقيم عام 2022 باكورة معارض هذه السلسلة، الذي قدم أهم الأعمال الفنية التي جمعتها راعية الفن السعودي بسمة السليمان في مجموعتها الفنية الخاصة.

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‫إحياءً لتاريخ الفن في المملكة واحتفاءً بجامعي الأعمال الفنية فيها

فنون العلا تقدم معرض “رمي عيني” للفن المعاصر

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — تعلن فنون العلا عن تقديم معرض “رمي عيني” بإشراف القيّمة الفنية الدكتورة عفت عبد الله فدعق وضيافة قاعة مرايا، وهو معرض لمجموعة من الأعمال الفنية المعاصرة في المملكة العربية السعودية تم استعارتها من المهتمّين بجمع الأعمال الفنية في المملكة. وسيعيد المعرض إحياء تاريخ حركات الفن المعاصر في المملكة العربية السعودية، وتوثيق قصص الفنانين المشاركين، مع التعريف بدور جامعي الأعمال الفنية في تطوير المشهد الفني. وسيقام المعرض خلال الفترة الممتدة من 9 فبراير إلى 27 أبريل 2024 بالتوازي مع مهرجان فنون العلا (9 فبراير – 2 مارس 2024). كما يعد المعرض جزءاً من البرنامج التمهيدي لافتتاح متحف “الفن المعاصر” في العلا وانعكاساً لطموح هذا المتحف.

يستكشف المعرض الروابط والتأثيرات والقصص المشتركة بين أجيال من الفنانين السعوديين، من خلال تقديم أعمال لعددٍ من عمالقة الفن السعودي، أمثال عبد الحليم رضوي ومحمد السليم ومنيرة موصلي؛ إلى جانب كوكبة من روّاد الفن المعاصر في المملكة بمن فيهم أحمد ماطر ومهند شونو ودانا عورتاني. تغطي كل مساحة من المعرض تخصصات متعددة ووسائط مختلفة، مع تحديد سياق الأعمال الفنية المشاركة عبر مجموعة من المواد الأرشيفية المرافقة لكل منها.

يحتفي معرض “رمي عيني” بأصحاب المجموعات الفنية الخاصة، والذين قدموا الرعاية والدعم والحماية اللازمة لأعمال روّاد حركة الفن المعاصر في المملكة العربية السعودية. كما أنه يشكل نقلة نوعية هامة نحو بناء المجموعات الفنية المؤسسية مثل افتتاح متحف “الفن المعاصر” في العلا، الذي سيلعب بمجرد افتتاحه، دوراً محورياً في توثيق ودعم الفن المعاصر داخل المملكة وخارجها. إذ يسعى المتحف إلى لعب دور أساسي في منظومة جمع الأعمال الفنية في المملكة العربية السعودية، فضلاً عن التعاون مع جامعي الأعمال الفنية من جميع أنحاء المملكة والعمل مع قيّميين فنيين، مثل الدكتورة عفت عبد الله فدعق، لاستكشاف منظومة جمع الأعمال الفنية بشكل أكبر.

يعد المعرض المرتقب جزءاً لا يتجزأ من سلسلة من المعارض التي ترمي إلى بناء علاقة طويلة الأمد بين الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا ورعاة الفنون في المملكة العربية السعودية. شكل معرض “ما يبقى في الأعماق” الذي أقيم عام 2022 باكورة معارض هذه السلسلة، الذي قدم أهم الأعمال الفنية التي جمعتها راعية الفن السعودي بسمة السليمان في مجموعتها الفنية الخاصة.

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Park Place Technologies Announces Inaugural 2023 Channel Partner Awards Recipients

Regional Ceremonies Unveil Outstanding Global Achievements Among IT Solutions Providers

CLEVELAND, OH, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, Park Place Technologies, the leading global data center and networking optimization firm, formally announced the winners of its inaugural 2023 Channel Partner Awards program. These awards recognize the collaboration of Park Place’s network of channel partners in solving client pain points through the adoption of IT infrastructure management and optimization services.

Partners play a pivotal role in Park Place Technologies’ success, serving as a substantial driving force behind revenue generation and deal facilitation globally. Recognizing this, Park Place has committed to fostering the growth and success of its partners. The initiation of their Partner Advisory Board (PAB) in both North America and EMEA in 2023 underscores this commitment, providing a platform for communication, learning, and mutual benefit.

Furthermore, the implementation of a Channel Partner Awards program provides a platform to formally recognize organizations that contributed significantly to the organization’s success while addressing critical customer pain points. Regional ceremonies hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona and London, UK offered an opportunity to acknowledge and applaud said partners in person for their dedication and achievements throughout the previous year.

The awards constituted five categories across four regions and were open to all of Park Place Technologies’ global partners that had been onboarded by January 1st, 2023. The awards titles and recipients by region were as follows:

2023 Partner of the Year
Awarded to the partners that transacted the largest total revenue contribution to Park Place Technologies between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner of the Year – CDW Corporation
    • Asian-Pacific Partner of the Year – DXC Technology
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Public Sector Partner of the Year – Insight
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Commercial Partner of the Year – Softcat
    • Latin American Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Partner of the Year – BPM @ Consulting
      • Southern Cone Region Partner of the Year – Telextorage
      • Andean Region Partner of the Year – Green Services and Solutions

2023 Rising Star Partner of the Year
Recognizing partners onboarded in 2022 that have showcased their partner potential in delivering live opportunities, have actively collaborated in partnership with Park Place, and have demonstrated YoY growth from the previous 12 months, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Rising Star Partner of the Year – Lucidia IT
    • Asian-Pacific Rising Star Partner of the Year – Galaxy Office Automation
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Rising Star Partner of the Year – Renewtech
    • Latin American Rising Star Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – Sonda
      • Southern Cone Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – Vr4
      • Andean Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – IO Gestion

2023 Collaborative Partner of the Year
Acknowledging partners that have demonstrated true collaboration, working with Park Place Technologies to solve customer pain points and devise solutions, being advocates for Park Place’s range of IT infrastructure management services, and have advanced the co-operations between our sales and technical teams across our entire portfolio. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Collaborative Partner of the Year – SHI International Corp
    • Asian-Pacific Collaborative Partner of the Year – Phil-Data Business Systems Inc
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Collaborative Partner of the Year – Viadex
    • Latin American Collaborative Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Openstor
      • Southern Cone Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Ricoh Chile
      • Andean Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Terasys

2023 Partner Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the partners that have collaborated with Park Place Technologies to deliver a stand-out initiative. This initiative either aligns their partner sales teams with Park Place, or actively promotes Park Place’s portfolio of services to their end-user customers, resulting in demonstratable alignment with Park Place and our portfolio of services. Key criteria included total number of aligned reps and opportunities per rep worked in conjunction with Park Place sellers. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner Initiative of the Year – CDW Corporation
    • Asian-Pacific Partner Initiative of the Year – Information System Services Co. (Japan)
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Partner Initiative of the Year – Constor Solutions
    • Latin American Partner Initiative of the Year – Sdelka

2023 Partner Deal of the Year
Recognizing the partners responsible for delivering the single largest deal opportunity to Park Place Technologies between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner Deal of the Year – Technologent
    • Asian-Pacific Partner Deal of the Year – DXC Technology
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Partner Deal of the Year – Softcat

Chad Jones, Senior Director of Partner Sales at Park Place Technologies, expressed his gratitude, stating, “On behalf of Park Place Technologies, I am proud to recognize our strategic partners for their enthusiasm and commitment to scaling business within their end-user accounts.”

“The five award categories in our 2023 inaugural Partner Awards were derived from Park Place’s channel program initiatives, such as portfolio adoption and sales rep engagement,” he continued. “2023 was a banner year for Park Place, and specifically our Channel division, which saw historic growth in bookings and revenue across all business segments.”

About Park Place Technologies

Park Place Technologies is a global data center and networking optimization firm. We help more than 21,000 clients optimize data center budgets, productivity, performance, and sustainability so they can think bigger – and act faster. From procurement to decommissioning, our comprehensive portfolio of services and products helps IT teams optimize IT lifecycle management. This frees time and spend so they can focus on transforming their businesses for the future.

Park Place’s industry-leading and award-winning services portfolio includes Park Place Hardware Maintenance™, Park Place Professional Services™, ParkView Managed Services™, Entuity Software™ and Curvature Hardware sales. For more information, visit www.parkplacetechnologies.com. Park Place is a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and GTCR.

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Park Place Technologies Announces Inaugural 2023 Channel Partner Awards Recipients

Regional Ceremonies Unveil Outstanding Global Achievements Among IT Solutions Providers

CLEVELAND, OH, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, Park Place Technologies, the leading global data center and networking optimization firm, formally announced the winners of its inaugural 2023 Channel Partner Awards program. These awards recognize the collaboration of Park Place’s network of channel partners in solving client pain points through the adoption of IT infrastructure management and optimization services.

Partners play a pivotal role in Park Place Technologies’ success, serving as a substantial driving force behind revenue generation and deal facilitation globally. Recognizing this, Park Place has committed to fostering the growth and success of its partners. The initiation of their Partner Advisory Board (PAB) in both North America and EMEA in 2023 underscores this commitment, providing a platform for communication, learning, and mutual benefit.

Furthermore, the implementation of a Channel Partner Awards program provides a platform to formally recognize organizations that contributed significantly to the organization’s success while addressing critical customer pain points. Regional ceremonies hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona and London, UK offered an opportunity to acknowledge and applaud said partners in person for their dedication and achievements throughout the previous year.

The awards constituted five categories across four regions and were open to all of Park Place Technologies’ global partners that had been onboarded by January 1st, 2023. The awards titles and recipients by region were as follows:

2023 Partner of the Year
Awarded to the partners that transacted the largest total revenue contribution to Park Place Technologies between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner of the Year – CDW Corporation
    • Asian-Pacific Partner of the Year – DXC Technology
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Public Sector Partner of the Year – Insight
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Commercial Partner of the Year – Softcat
    • Latin American Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Partner of the Year – BPM @ Consulting
      • Southern Cone Region Partner of the Year – Telextorage
      • Andean Region Partner of the Year – Green Services and Solutions

2023 Rising Star Partner of the Year
Recognizing partners onboarded in 2022 that have showcased their partner potential in delivering live opportunities, have actively collaborated in partnership with Park Place, and have demonstrated YoY growth from the previous 12 months, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Rising Star Partner of the Year – Lucidia IT
    • Asian-Pacific Rising Star Partner of the Year – Galaxy Office Automation
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Rising Star Partner of the Year – Renewtech
    • Latin American Rising Star Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – Sonda
      • Southern Cone Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – Vr4
      • Andean Region Rising Star Partner of the Year – IO Gestion

2023 Collaborative Partner of the Year
Acknowledging partners that have demonstrated true collaboration, working with Park Place Technologies to solve customer pain points and devise solutions, being advocates for Park Place’s range of IT infrastructure management services, and have advanced the co-operations between our sales and technical teams across our entire portfolio. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Collaborative Partner of the Year – SHI International Corp
    • Asian-Pacific Collaborative Partner of the Year – Phil-Data Business Systems Inc
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Collaborative Partner of the Year – Viadex
    • Latin American Collaborative Partners of the Year:
      • North of Latin America Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Openstor
      • Southern Cone Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Ricoh Chile
      • Andean Region Collaborative Partner of the Year – Terasys

2023 Partner Initiative of the Year
Awarded to the partners that have collaborated with Park Place Technologies to deliver a stand-out initiative. This initiative either aligns their partner sales teams with Park Place, or actively promotes Park Place’s portfolio of services to their end-user customers, resulting in demonstratable alignment with Park Place and our portfolio of services. Key criteria included total number of aligned reps and opportunities per rep worked in conjunction with Park Place sellers. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner Initiative of the Year – CDW Corporation
    • Asian-Pacific Partner Initiative of the Year – Information System Services Co. (Japan)
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Partner Initiative of the Year – Constor Solutions
    • Latin American Partner Initiative of the Year – Sdelka

2023 Partner Deal of the Year
Recognizing the partners responsible for delivering the single largest deal opportunity to Park Place Technologies between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Title winners by region include:

    • North American Partner Deal of the Year – Technologent
    • Asian-Pacific Partner Deal of the Year – DXC Technology
    • European, Middle Eastern, and African Partner Deal of the Year – Softcat

Chad Jones, Senior Director of Partner Sales at Park Place Technologies, expressed his gratitude, stating, “On behalf of Park Place Technologies, I am proud to recognize our strategic partners for their enthusiasm and commitment to scaling business within their end-user accounts.”

“The five award categories in our 2023 inaugural Partner Awards were derived from Park Place’s channel program initiatives, such as portfolio adoption and sales rep engagement,” he continued. “2023 was a banner year for Park Place, and specifically our Channel division, which saw historic growth in bookings and revenue across all business segments.”

About Park Place Technologies

Park Place Technologies is a global data center and networking optimization firm. We help more than 21,000 clients optimize data center budgets, productivity, performance, and sustainability so they can think bigger – and act faster. From procurement to decommissioning, our comprehensive portfolio of services and products helps IT teams optimize IT lifecycle management. This frees time and spend so they can focus on transforming their businesses for the future.

Park Place’s industry-leading and award-winning services portfolio includes Park Place Hardware Maintenance™, Park Place Professional Services™, ParkView Managed Services™, Entuity Software™ and Curvature Hardware sales. For more information, visit www.parkplacetechnologies.com. Park Place is a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and GTCR.

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Raffles Family Office, His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum’s Private Office, and National Cooperation New Energy Sign Trilateral MoU for Dubai’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development

First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Harnessing the Opportunities Arising from the Tightening Economic Ties Between China and The Middle East 

HONG KONG SAR & DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 February 2024 – Raffles Family Office (“RFO”), the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum(“HH Private Office”), a member of a ruling Royal Family of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), and National Cooperation New Energy Ltd (“NCNE”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) that aims at fostering the advancement of Dubai’s renewable energy infrastructure. The trilateral MoU is a first-of-its-kind partnership which joins forces of APAC’s leading multi-family office, a ruling royal family of Dubai and a leading EV infrastructure company. This significant collaboration underscores a commitment to harnessing the opportunities arising from the tightening economic ties between China and the Middle East.

The Memorandum was signed by (from right): Chi-man Kwan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Raffles Family Office, Liu Yang, Chairman and CEO of National Cooperation New Energy, and His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum.

Chi-man Kwan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Raffles Family Office, remarked, “This MoU signifies RFO’s strategic entry into the Middle East, aligning with the intensifying economic relations between China and the GCC region. This initiative is a testament to RFO’s commitment to its impact investing mandate, honed over dedicated focus over the past years. The partnership with the HH Private Office and NCNE is instrumental for RFO to leverage the significant potential within the region’s energy transition, specifically targeting renewable infrastructure projects. This collaboration marks a crucial step in RFO’s regional exploration and market penetration efforts, setting a new benchmark in its business development trajectory.” 

As the U.A.E. pursues its commitment to an energy transition, it sets a target of having 50% electric and hybrid cars on the roads by 2050, as pledged at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The U.A.E.is actively working towards installing 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030, a substantial increase from the 914 stations available in 2023. 

The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum said, “We are pleased to establish partnership with RFO, the largest multi-family office in APAC, and NCEC, a leading player in the renewable energy industry. Our vision aligns seamlessly with the objectives of Raffles Family Office and National Cooperation New Energy.  We are particularly enthusiastic about collaborating in strategic investment and development between China and Dubai, specifically focusing on renewable infrastructure.”

Liu Yang, Chairman and CEO of National Cooperation New Energy, said, “NCNE has consistently led the way in advancing renewable energy technologies. Our enthusiasm for this partnership with RFO stems from a shared vision to introduce our state-of-the-art solutions to the Middle East. With the strategic support of the HH Private Office, we find ourselves in an advantageous position to make a significant contribution to the region’s energy transition. This collaboration not only aligns with our commitment to sustainable development but also represents a pivotal opportunity to drive meaningful change in the energy sector.” 

About the Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum’s Private Office is pivotal in promoting economic growth and sustainability in Dubai and the UAE, through strategic partnerships and leveraging local networks. It also supports international projects by extending its patronage, like the World Impact Center initiative from Switzerland, highlighting its commitment to global sustainability alongside local development. This approach underscores the office’s role in fostering economic development and contributing to global sustainability and investment conversations. 

About National Cooperation New Energy Ltd

National Cooperation New Energy Ltd is a leading technology company specializing in new energy infrastructure construction. The Company is committed to delivering innovative energy solutions and advancing infrastructure development for new energy, offering diversified and multi-path sustainable energy applications to empower and create value for the global new energy industry. NCNE’s primary focus includes electric vehicle charging stations, commercial application solutions, public transportation solutions, and infrastructure construction projects in collaboration with government entities. By strengthening its position in the new energy industry and continuously enhancing its service system, NCNE aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that covers all aspects of the new energy sector.

About Raffles Family Office

Raffles Family Office is a multi-family office that offers a full suite of wealth management services for ultra-high net worth individuals. With an integrated platform that combines independence with advisory expertise across a broad range of asset classes and an expansive global partnership network, the firm is uniquely placed to provide comprehensive and bespoke wealth growth and preservation solutions. RFO is dual-headquartered in Hong Kong and Singapore, and has branch offices in multiple Asian financial centres, including Shanghai, Beijing and Taipei. For additional information, visit http://www.rafflesgroup.co

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Raffles Family Office, His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum’s Private Office, and National Cooperation New Energy Sign Trilateral MoU for Dubai’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development

First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Harnessing the Opportunities Arising from the Tightening Economic Ties Between China and The Middle East 

HONG KONG SAR & DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 February 2024 – Raffles Family Office (“RFO”), the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum(“HH Private Office”), a member of a ruling Royal Family of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), and National Cooperation New Energy Ltd (“NCNE”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) that aims at fostering the advancement of Dubai’s renewable energy infrastructure. The trilateral MoU is a first-of-its-kind partnership which joins forces of APAC’s leading multi-family office, a ruling royal family of Dubai and a leading EV infrastructure company. This significant collaboration underscores a commitment to harnessing the opportunities arising from the tightening economic ties between China and the Middle East.

The Memorandum was signed by (from right): Chi-man Kwan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Raffles Family Office, Liu Yang, Chairman and CEO of National Cooperation New Energy, and His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum.

Chi-man Kwan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Raffles Family Office, remarked, “This MoU signifies RFO’s strategic entry into the Middle East, aligning with the intensifying economic relations between China and the GCC region. This initiative is a testament to RFO’s commitment to its impact investing mandate, honed over dedicated focus over the past years. The partnership with the HH Private Office and NCNE is instrumental for RFO to leverage the significant potential within the region’s energy transition, specifically targeting renewable infrastructure projects. This collaboration marks a crucial step in RFO’s regional exploration and market penetration efforts, setting a new benchmark in its business development trajectory.” 

As the U.A.E. pursues its commitment to an energy transition, it sets a target of having 50% electric and hybrid cars on the roads by 2050, as pledged at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). The U.A.E.is actively working towards installing 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030, a substantial increase from the 914 stations available in 2023. 

The Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum said, “We are pleased to establish partnership with RFO, the largest multi-family office in APAC, and NCEC, a leading player in the renewable energy industry. Our vision aligns seamlessly with the objectives of Raffles Family Office and National Cooperation New Energy.  We are particularly enthusiastic about collaborating in strategic investment and development between China and Dubai, specifically focusing on renewable infrastructure.”

Liu Yang, Chairman and CEO of National Cooperation New Energy, said, “NCNE has consistently led the way in advancing renewable energy technologies. Our enthusiasm for this partnership with RFO stems from a shared vision to introduce our state-of-the-art solutions to the Middle East. With the strategic support of the HH Private Office, we find ourselves in an advantageous position to make a significant contribution to the region’s energy transition. This collaboration not only aligns with our commitment to sustainable development but also represents a pivotal opportunity to drive meaningful change in the energy sector.” 

About the Private Office of His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum’s Private Office is pivotal in promoting economic growth and sustainability in Dubai and the UAE, through strategic partnerships and leveraging local networks. It also supports international projects by extending its patronage, like the World Impact Center initiative from Switzerland, highlighting its commitment to global sustainability alongside local development. This approach underscores the office’s role in fostering economic development and contributing to global sustainability and investment conversations. 

About National Cooperation New Energy Ltd

National Cooperation New Energy Ltd is a leading technology company specializing in new energy infrastructure construction. The Company is committed to delivering innovative energy solutions and advancing infrastructure development for new energy, offering diversified and multi-path sustainable energy applications to empower and create value for the global new energy industry. NCNE’s primary focus includes electric vehicle charging stations, commercial application solutions, public transportation solutions, and infrastructure construction projects in collaboration with government entities. By strengthening its position in the new energy industry and continuously enhancing its service system, NCNE aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that covers all aspects of the new energy sector.

About Raffles Family Office

Raffles Family Office is a multi-family office that offers a full suite of wealth management services for ultra-high net worth individuals. With an integrated platform that combines independence with advisory expertise across a broad range of asset classes and an expansive global partnership network, the firm is uniquely placed to provide comprehensive and bespoke wealth growth and preservation solutions. RFO is dual-headquartered in Hong Kong and Singapore, and has branch offices in multiple Asian financial centres, including Shanghai, Beijing and Taipei. For additional information, visit http://www.rafflesgroup.co

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Macron should not ‘fantasize’ about Russian threat of war against West: ZakharovaWe are inaugurating the new History of Nicosia, the President says

ISTANBUL: Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Wednesday that French President Emmanuel Macron should not "fantasize" about a Russian threat of war against the West, reacting to comments he made during an official visit to Sweden in late January. 'From whom Macron is going to protect the members of the EU, especially by using nuclear weapons, this is, of course, a good question…If by potential aggressor we mean our country, then we need to formulate it that way. Then we are talking once again about baseless fantasies on the topic of a mythical Russian threat to the EU and NATO, which exist only in the fevered imaginations of Western politicians,' Maria Zakharova told Anadolu during a press briefing in Moscow. Saying that France has so far distanced itself from participating in NATO's joint nuclear missions despite supporting its rhetoric of being a nuclear alliance, Zakharova said it possesses a 'special role' that distinguishes itself from other countries due to being a nuclear power. She said Macro n's rhetoric only leads to a 'further increase in mistrust and the accumulation of conflict potential' in Europe, adding that France is 'confidently moving' towards its goals if it is seeking to increase tensions in the continent through its policy toward Ukraine. 'Are they really ready in Paris to take responsibility for those unreasonable European allies who dream of an escalation of the situation in Europe and a war with Russia?' she added. Zakharova also addressed recent remarks by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Russia cannot be Yerevan's key partner in the defense and military-technical spheres, saying the two countries remain allies. "The interests of the Armenian people are inseparable from good neighborly ties with Russia. We hope that the Armenian leadership will take this into account and, against the backdrop of the current geopolitical transformations, will make the right choice," she said. She said Russia and Armenia have a reliable bilateral legal framework in the field of secu rity and in terms of military-technical cooperation and the two countries have obligations to each other, including with regards to the protection of sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. Zakharova also said Armenia is under collective guarantees within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in the event of "possible aggression." "We are convinced that, unlike the pseudo-observers of the EU mission (in Armenia), which deal with issues that are far from the stated goals, the CSTO is capable of playing a stabilizing role in the South Caucasus," she added. Source: Anadolu Agency We are inaugurating the new History of the city of Nicosia, said the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, speaking at a ceremony for the renovated building of the former Municipal Hall in Davila bastion, held on Thursday afternoon. The renovated building will become a cultural space, while it will also host activities of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU in 2026. President Christodoulides, in his greeting, said that the former Municipal Hall symbolizes the connection point of the modern city with the old Nicosia, as it is a place identified with the History of the city and the country, noting that important people and events in Nicosia played a decisive role in the course of Cyprus' history. "Today's divided Nicosia is nothing more than the symbol of our national problem, the Cyprus problem, and we must do everything possible so that it ceases to be the last divided capital of Europe," he said. He noted that the former Municipal Hall is being turned into a cultural center, which is "an excellen t example of the synthesis of History with modern culture, the old with the new, the preservation of historical memory and its extension into the present and the future through smart, creative, imaginative, quality and pioneering initiatives". "I think it is no exaggeration to say that today we are not just inaugurating a renovated administrative building. With it, we are also inaugurating the new History of the city of Nicosia, which will be shaped and developed within the halls and walls of the old City Hall, through what will take place in its interior and exterior spaces" the President said. The Mayor of Nicosia, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, referred to the history of the building and its use, noting that for more than 70 years it was the seat of the Municipality of Nicosia. "It was our duty to renovate this building, to keep the memory alive on the one hand, and on the other hand to preserve one of the most emblematic buildings of the capital", he said, noting that the building will henceforth host munici pal events as well as activities of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU in 2026.of the Presidency for 2026. Nicosia remains the last divided capital of Europe, since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied Cyprus' northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively. Source: Cyprus News Agency

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US Ambassador highlights Cyprus’ role as stability pillar in Eastern Mediterranean

In an era defined by conflict and rapidly changing geopolitical landscapes we see just how crucial Cyprus' role is as a secure pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said Thursday, addressing an event at the University of Cyprus. She said that in Cyprus, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, we see up close, and have the opportunity to understand better than most, the ripple effects regional stability and instability can have on the global stage. The Ambassador spoke about Hamas attack against Israeli civilians, the ongoing unjustified war in Ukraine and the Houthis assaults on commercial ships in Red Sea, pointing out that all these highlight just how crucial Cyprus' role is as a secure pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. US Ambassador noted that if regional security in our world today has become an intricate puzzle, education is that key that unlocks new, collaborative, and innovative solutions and the powerful antidote to rising intolerance and extremism. Fisher further spoke about the economic cooperation between US and Cyprus, the travel and educational exchanges, the partnership to counter 'illicit finance moving through Cyprus', the implementation of sanctions on Russia, the cooperation to investigate cybercrime, organized crime, money laundering, fraud, romance scams, the exploitation of children and terrorism. She specifically commented on the efforts to get humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Palestinian civilians in Gaza which have demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and diplomacy at all levels of the ROC government. The Ambassador also said that data shows us that more than 27,000 Cypriots have studied or taught at U.S. higher education institutions since 1960; countless thousands more have participated in other non-degree exchange or language programs in the U.S. The same data, she said, shows that in 2022, Cyprus sent the 5th highest percentage in Europe of its student population to the United States. She noted also tha t the United States, as a longstanding proponent of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, stands ready to collaborate with Cyprus and other nations, in nurturing the talents of emerging leaders. Investing in the education and development of leaders in Cyprus, she underlined, is an investment into the future security of the island and the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean. Fisher also praised the role of the University of Cyprus saying that since 1992, this University has become a beacon of scientific thought, diversity, and creativity, and a leading institution in the greater Euro-Mediterranean area. She further noted that at the heart of this university, we find a dedication to quality teaching, life-long learning, and innovation. Source: Cyprus News Agency