Day: May 9, 2023

Categories
ACCESSWIRE MENA Press Releases

Global Autonomous Corporation (GAC), a Subsidiary of Alpine 4 Holdings Nasdaq: (ALPP), Obtains First of its Kind Three-Part License with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority for GAC to Deploy the Company’s Autonomous Mesh Fulfillment Network in Dubai, UAE

PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2023 / Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, announced that its subsidiary, Global Autonomous Corporation (GAC) has obtained the first of its kind three-part license approval with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) for GAC to deploy the Company’s Autonomous Mesh Fulfillment Network in Dubai, UAE.

Over the past year, the Company has been actively looking for locations around the world to build out its GAC Mesh Fulfillment Network to be paired with Vayu Aerospace’s G1-MKII VTOL drone and the future US-2 drone platforms. Additionally, each platform will utilize some of the world’s first production ready, Solid-State Batteries supplied by Elecjet Power Cells (a subsidiary of ALPP).

Kent Wilson, CEO of Alpine 4 and Global Autonomous Corporation had this to say, “This three-part license is crucial to GAC’s success, and the Company is grateful for our local UAE consulting firm, Ghani Consulting, who has been working with the esteemed Dubai Civil Aviation Authority on evaluating and granting our license. It is the Company’s understanding that the Dubai Government will only be issuing limited licenses to companies seeking autonomous delivery by drone, with GAC now holding one of them, and with our specific 3-part license being the first of its kind. Of the licensees, GAC has been identified as the only company utilizing a kiosk-based mesh fulfillment network (GMFN) within its deployment strategy. The GMFN is meant to serve as more than mere “package hubs”, with a focus on job creation through the build-out of the kiosks and the employment of staff to operate them.“

The future of autonomous delivery of goods is one of the next great hurdles to overcome. Companies solving this problem will face a litany of issues ranging from regulatory restrictions to user integration, to airframe technologies capable of overcoming economies of scale. At Global Autonomous Corporation, we are solving these problems and combined with the forward-thinking citizens of Dubai, we are set to change the world together!“

3 Part Licensed Activities:

Helicopter Landing Pad (Helipad) Installation-(452029/4210005): “Includes constructing and installing fixed and temporary platforms for helicopters landing, whether on the ground, high rise buildings, oil platforms, including installing all the equipment that enable the safe landing.” This license will allow the Company to build its mesh kiosk system with landing pads for its drones throughout the city of Dubai.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Service-(100054/5229014) “Includes firms operating unmanned (U A V) and drones to provide various aerial services such as aerial photography, aerial advertising, air show photogrammetry Inspection, surveillance, spraying seeds and fertilizer wildlife protection weather forecasting, firefighting, etc.” This license allows GAC and its fleet of autonomous drones to fly in the airspace above Dubai for the delivery of packages.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drone) Trading-(519017/4773713): “Includes reselling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and Drones controlled by the remote control of a pilot on the ground in order to use for survey, still and video imaging, mapping and inspection.” This license will allow for the Company to expand its service offering to other partners, Joint Ventures, and Corporations in the UAE who need GAC’s service offerings.

About Global Autonomous Corporation: Global Autonomous Corporation’s (GAC) mission is direct and resolute. Create a simple, pleasant, and meaningful user experience to deliver goods autonomously.

https://gacusa.global/

https://elecjetpowercells.com/

https://vayuaerospace.com/

About Alpine 4 Holdings: Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. is a Nasdaq traded Holding Company (trading symbol: ALPP) that acquires business, wholly, that fit under one of several portfolios: Aerospace, Defense Services, Technology, Manufacturing or Construction Services as either a Driver, Stabilizer or Facilitator from Alpine 4’s disruptive DSF business model. Alpine 4 works to vertically integrate the various subsidiaries with one another even if from different industries. Alpine 4 understands the nature of how technology and innovation can accentuate a business, focusing on how the adaptation of new technologies, even in brick-and-mortar businesses, can drive innovation. Alpine 4 also believes that its holdings should benefit synergistically from each other, have the ability to collaborate across varying industries, spawn new ideas, and create fertile ground for competitive advantages.

Four principles at the core of our business are Synergy. Innovation. Drive. Excellence. At Alpine 4, we believe synergistic innovation drives excellence. By anchoring these words to our combined experience and capabilities, we can aggressively pursue opportunities within and across vertical markets. We deliver solutions that not only drive industry standards, but also increase value for our shareholders.

Contact:

Investor Relations
investorrelations@alpine4.com
www.alpine4.com

Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information disclosed in this press release is made as of the date hereof and reflects Alpine 4 most current assessment of its historical financial performance. Actual financial results filed with the SEC may differ from those contained herein due to timing delays between the date of this release and confirmation of final audit results. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties, including the uncertainties surrounding the current market volatility, and other factors the Company identifies from time to time in its filings with the SEC. Although Alpine 4 believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and Alpine 4 disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements for subsequent events.

Other factors that may affect our businesses include global economic trends, competition and geopolitical risks, including changes in the rates of investment or economic growth in key markets we serve, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and China or other countries, and related impacts on our businesses’ global supply chains and strategies; market developments or customer actions that may affect demand and the financial performance of major industries and customers we serve, such as secular, cyclical and competitive pressures in our Technology, Construction and Manufacturing businesses; pricing, the timing of customer investment and other factors in these markets; demand for our products or other dynamics related to the COVID-19 pandemic; conditions in key geographic markets; and other shifts in the competitive landscape for our products and services; changes in law, regulation or policy that may affect our businesses, such as trade policy and tariffs, regulation and the effects of tax law changes; our decisions about investments in research and development, and new products, services and platforms, and our ability to launch new products in a cost-effective manner; our ability to increase margins through implementation of operational changes, restructuring and other cost reduction measures; the impact of actual or potential failures of our products or third-party products with which our products are integrated, and related reputational effects; the impact of potential information technology, cybersecurity, or data security breaches at Alpine 4, our subsidiaries or third parties; and the other factors that are described in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

SOURCE: Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc.

Categories
ACCESSWIRE MENA Press Releases

StoneX Global Payments & TIS Partner to Offer Enhanced FX Payment Services for Corporate Treasury & Finance Teams

This partnership enables simplified access to global markets and optimized cross border payments for corporate treasury and finance professionals.

BERLIN KÖPENICK, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2023 / Today, StoneX Global Payments and TIS have formally announced an official partnership agreement. Under the arrangement, StoneX and TIS will combine their extensive experience in cross-border payments and cloud-native payment solutions to create an unparalleled level of global service and coverage for corporate treasury and finance teams.

Related Image

The partnership, which leverages both companies’ comprehensive industry knowledge and market-leading software solutions, enables corporate clients to drastically simplify the complexity of cross-border and foreign exchange payments. As a result, treasury and finance professionals can gain total visibility over their FX transactions, as well as full transparency to FX rates before transfers are initiated and executed. Ultimately, this gives corporate clients a more cost-effective and straightforward workflow for their FX payments, as well as increased protection against currency risks and other common international payment challenges. Today, the service provides a gateway into global markets across 140+ currencies and 180+ countries, allowing clients to choose the right payment option in each scenario with a guaranteed payment delivery of 48 hours or less.

“Teaming up with TIS unites their offering in key areas of corporate clients with our strengths in global payment solutions and technology. This enables our customers not only to leverage efficiency and automation potentials but also to benefit from cost savings in the local currency business. We are looking forward to a fruitful partnership with TIS”, said Marc Joppeck, Head of Sales & StoneX Payments Division Germany & Corporate Payments Europe.

The strong connectivity between TIS and their customers’ back-office systems and banks, following a multi-channel banking approach across any preferred network, makes payment processes streamlined, secure, and efficient. Both TIS and StoneX Global Payments have strong SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) partnerships and are fully compatible with ISO 20022, as well as the full scope of other messaging standards in use today. This means StoneX Global Payments and TIS can offer fully integrated and automated end-to-end processes regardless of the unique requirements presented by specific clients.

Regarding the benefits of this partnership, Jörg Wiemer, Co-founder and CSO at TIS, stated: “The collaboration with StoneX Global Payments enables our customers to significantly reduce FX payments costs and to further streamline cross-border payment processes. With automated, ERP-integrated processes as well as full transparency on cash flows and FX rates and 140+ currency options, and guaranteed delivery within 48 hours, together with StoneX Global Payments, we can offer unmatched services that allow our customers fast and efficient simple access to global markets. We’re excited to push this collaboration further.”

In recent months, StoneX Global Payments and TIS have already proven that the benefits their partnership provides to organizations are critically important. As of October 2022, TIS clients including the award-winning non-profit organization IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) are leveraging the FX payment solution to achieve substantial cost-savings over their previous setup. The partnership continues to deliver outstanding results for many other clients as well.

Moving forward, the combined strength of StoneX Global Payments and TIS is expected to continue creating enhanced global market access and optimized FX strategies, resulting in a partnership that consistently delivers maximum value to corporate clients.

About TIS

TIS helps CFOs (Chief Financial Officers), Treasurers, and Finance teams transform their global cash flow, liquidity, and payment functions. Since 2010, our award-winning cloud platform and best-in-class service model have empowered the entire office of the CFO to collaborate more effectively and attain maximum efficiency, automation, and control. By streamlining connectivity between our customers’ back-office systems and their worldwide banks, vendors, and business partners, TIS enables users to achieve superior performance in key areas surrounding cash forecasting, working capital, outbound payments, financial messaging, fraud prevention, payment compliance, and more.

With over 11,000 banking options, $80 billion in daily cash managed, and $2.5 trillion in annual transaction volume, TIS has a proven track record of combining our unparalleled market expertise with tailored client and community feedback to drive digital transformation for companies of all sizes and industries. As a result, hundreds of organizations and thousands of practitioners rely on TIS daily to gain strategic advantage, monetize data, improve operational efficiency, and better manage risk. Learn more at https://www.tispayments.com/

About StoneX Global Payments

StoneX Global Payments is a product of the StoneX Group and specializes in cross-border payments. We offer tailor-made foreign exchange and payment services for corporates, NGOs, and financial institutions worldwide. Our global network of 350+ correspondent banks help us deliver transparent, secure, and guaranteed payments in more than 140 currencies across 180+ countries. Clients are able to gain access to our services through a highly scalable, efficient, and advanced payment platform that is easy to use.

StoneX Group Inc. and its subsidiaries are a leading provider of execution, risk management, advisory, market information, and clearing services for various asset classes and markets worldwide. Learn more at https://www.stonex.com or https://payments.stonex.com/

Contact Information

Jennifer Knutel
VP Marketing
jennifer.knutel@tispayments.com
978-875-2085

Marc Joppeck
Head of Sales & StoneX Payments Division Germany & Corporate Payments Europe
marc.joppeck@stonex.com

SOURCE: TIS

 

Categories
Africa GLOBE-NEWSWIRE MENA Pakistan Press Releases South Africa

Consumers across the globe desire humanized experiences when navigating the insurance industry

Duck Creek Technologies launches the second edition of the Global Consumer Insurance Insights survey of over 2,000 global consumers, aimed at refining the strategies that bring insurers closer to consumers worldwide

Boston / London, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has proudly published its second annual benchmark survey, the 2023 Global Consumer Insurance Insights. The survey reveals strong demand from global consumers for humanized insurance purchasing, switching and communication experiences through digital channels.

The 2023 wave of research – which is being launched at the Duck Creek Technologies Formation ‘23 event for customers and partners from May 8-10, was conducted independently by Research in Finance for Duck Creek Technologies and surveyed over 2,000 policyholders across 13 countries, all of whom held at least one insurance policy.

Aimed at refining the strategies that bring insurers closer to consumers worldwide, this year’s survey is more extensive than the inaugural 2022 edition, with more questions and responses from policyholders across more countries. The survey provides insights for carriers, reflecting consumer preferences and awareness of innovation opportunities, purchasing, and communication methods.

Key findings from the survey include:

 

  • 93% of consumers are confident they have the proper coverage, irrespective of which channel they used to purchase the insurance policy.
  • Once a policy is in place, 44% of consumers prefer human interaction (2022: 35%). At the same time, however, interest in app/WhatsApp usage for buying and switching insurance also increased year-over-year.
  • 46% of global consumers are unaware of embedded insurance. Of those who were aware (37%), almost half said they trust it because of product or retailer quality. Those who do not trust it (26%) find embedded insurance unnecessary and expensive. Those who are unsure (29%) require more information, having had little experience with embedded insurance.

The survey reveals significant positives for insurance providers and clearly shows they are getting it right in many areas. However, it also highlights areas where insurers must reflect and improve further – including bolstering global consumer confidence and trust in insurance.

According to Jess Keeney, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Duck Creek, “As the insurance industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for providers to listen to the needs and preferences of their customers. The 2023 Duck Creek Technologies benchmark survey provides invaluable insights into consumer behaviors and trends, highlighting the areas where insurers can maximize accessibility, accelerate speed to market, and differentiate competitively.”

While the survey shows that carriers around the world are responding quickly to consumer demand for more relevant and timely products and services, it also reveals that a significant number of consumers prefer a humanized experience when interacting with their insurance providers. This emphasizes the importance of exploring ground-breaking and varying communication options to meet the needs of diverse customers.

Keeney adds, “It is encouraging to see that despite the challenging economic environment, people are re-evaluating their insurance needs and considering a wider range of products. Mobile and gadget insurance, travel insurance, and embedded insurance are being purchased more frequently than other types of insurance.

Duck Creek’s 2023 survey is a vital resource for insurance providers, offering unique insights into customer perceptions and highlighting the next opportunities for innovation. We urge providers to delve deeply into the results and continue pushing the frontiers of the insurance industry forward.”

Research in Finance Head of Research, Karen Scott, added, “In the insurance industry, listening to consumers is essential for success. As the Global Consumer Insurance Insights Survey 2023 demonstrates, primary research capturing changing behaviors, user feedback, and satisfaction is invaluable to help inform insurance company strategies, new product development, marketing, and communications plans. Insurers now have access to significant data sets to compare year-on-year, creating a true benchmark series of reports we are proud to support. Ultimately, insurers who prioritize listening to and understanding their consumers will come out on top.”

The 2023 Global Consumer Insurance Insights Survey highlights four key calls to action for insurers:

  1. Maximize accessibility of insurance products to consumers across channels
  2. Accelerate speed to market with the SaaS model
  3. Humanize the consumer experience through digital channels
  4. Leverage the SaaS ecosystem to differentiate competitively

Download the 2023 Global Consumer Insurance Insights Survey here.

About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

Drake Manning
Duck Creek Technologies
+1 860 877 3609
drake.manning@duckcreek.com
GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 8833259
Categories
Africa GLOBE-NEWSWIRE MENA Pakistan Press Releases South Africa

Mosa Meat Prepares for Market Entry by Opening Largest Cultivated Meat Campus in the World to date and Working with Two Michelin-starred Chef Hans van Wolde

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mosa Meat, the pioneers in the cultivated meat space that grow beef directly from animal cells, opened a new 2,760 square metre (29,708 square feet) scale-up facility in Maastricht on Monday. This fourth facility completes the new Mosa C.A.M.P.U.S. or Center for Advanced Meat Production, Upscaling, and Sustainability for a total footprint of 7,340 square metres (79,007 square feet).

Monday’s program included a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Maastricht Annemarie Penn-te Strake, the Governor of Limburg Emile Roemer, and the Mosa Meat team, a cultivated burger cooking demonstration by Chef Hans van Wolde, and tours of the new facility. A select group of 50 investors, journalists and value chain partners from around the world attended the event. The new facility will start the first production runs in a matter of days.

Mosa Meat CEO Maarten Bosch said: “As this scale-up facility comes online next month, we will have the capacity to make tens of thousands of cultivated hamburgers. The facility is designed to grow as demand increases with regulatory approvals and regional market entries, up to hundreds of thousands of cultivated hamburgers per year. And in combination with our contract manufacturer in Singapore, even a lot more. We are excited to debut this great tasting hamburger today that even hardcore carnivores will love.” 

Mosa Meat Co-founder & CSO Dr. Mark Post said: “When we introduced cultivated meat to the world, we predicted it would take 10 years to create a consumer product. Now, almost exactly 10 years later, we have a consumer product that we can start making in larger quantities and that we can start serving to consumers in Singapore, pending regulatory approval” said Mark Post, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Mosa Meat.

Chef Hans van Wolden said: “When I first tried a Mosa Burger as part of the internal development team, I was blown away by the beefy taste and the amazing mouthfeel of the beef fat. It gave me goosebumps. I genuinely believe this new way of making beef can delight connoisseurs and casual beef lovers alike, while enjoying the positive benefits of cultivated beef from a sustainability perspective. I am excited to work with the Mosa Meat team to make future versions even better. 

ABOUT MOSA MEAT

Mosa Meat is a global food technology company pioneering a cleaner, kinder way of making real beef. Our founders introduced the world’s first cultivated beef hamburger in 2013, by growing it directly from cow cells. Founded in 2016, Mosa Meat is now scaling up production of the same beef that people love, but in a way that is better for people, animals, and the planet. A diverse and growing team of 165 food-loving problem-solvers, we are united in our mission to fundamentally reshape the global food system. Headquartered in Maastricht, The Netherlands, Mosa Meat is a privately held company backed by Blue Horizon, Bell Food Group, Nutreco, Mitsubishi Corporation, Leonardo DiCaprio and others. Follow Mosa Meat on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram or visit mosameat.com to learn more about why people #cravechange.

For more information, reach out to press@mosameat.com.

Visual assets from the event will be loaded here by 17:00 CET on May 8th

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/181Qd14IJ9QD55SfwarnohvzO5-rjxtHf

The general Mosa Meat press kit is here:

https://mosameat.com/press-kit

ABOUT CHEF HANS VAN WOLDE

Chef Hans is a Dutch 2-Michelin star chef who converted an old farmhouse outside Maastricht into his restaurant Brut172. Previouslyhe was the chef owner of 2-star restaurant Beluga in Maastricht and has been featured on TV shows like MasterChef and Snackmasters. He has formally joined Mosa Meat’s product development, sensory evaluation and recipe formulation team to complement Mosa Meat’s internal team of food scientists.

www.brut172.com

Attachments

Tim van de Rijdt
Mosa Meat
press@mosameat.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 8834249

Categories
Medical/Health Care

Jordanian-German agreement inked to support diseases control center

Minister of Finance Mohammad Issis and the Head of the Jordanian National Center for Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases Control (JCDC) Raeda Qutb signed on Tuesday a 39 million euros agreement with Germany’s KfW Development Bank to support the Jordanian government and the center.

Qutb said that the signing of the agreement reflects the commitment of the German government to push forward cooperation on development between Jordan and Germany and strengthen the national capabilities of the health system in dealing with and combating epidemics and communicable diseases, according to a JCDC statement.

She indicated that the amount allocated in the agreement will cover the construction of a permanent building for the center and equipping it with technologies used in developed countries, in addition to the construction of facilities and laboratories equipped with top-grade equipment, health technology and computerized technology, noting that part of the funding will also be extended to partner government agencies that work directly with the center.

The financial support from the German government has come in due time, underlined Qutb, as the world witnesses many health challenges resulting from the spread of epidemics and communicable diseases that require more coordination and support efforts at the national, regional and global levels.

She added that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for a specialized epidemics center, adding that the establishment of the JCDC aimed at coordinating national efforts to respond to current and future health threats and enhancing health security in the Kingdom by supporting health service providers and using scientific methods to prevent and control epidemics, communicable and non-communicable diseases and health risks and maintain biological security.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Categories
Medical/Health Care

King urges bolstering cooperation between health ministry, Royal Medical Services

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Health and the Royal Medical Services (RMS) to provide quality services to patients.

At a meeting with health sector stakeholders, King Abdullah urged allocating the necessary financial resources for developing healthcare facilities and training medical and support staff.

His Majesty called for stronger coordination on patient data to speed up services, urging further collaboration to expand the number of citizens included in universal health coverage.

Speaking at the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Health Minister Feras Hawari highlighted expectations for the health sector until 2030.

For the next three years, he said 19 new healthcare centres are expected to be ready, while 15 will be expanded, and 53 will undergo maintenance, and field hospitals will be utilised efficiently.

RMS Director Brig. Gen. Yousef Zureikat highlighted RMS plans up to 2030, aimed at increasing tertiary healthcare centres in Amman from five to 17, while also establishing two hospitals within three years.

The RMS will also revamp healthcare facilities at Al Hussein Medical Centre and in the governorates, he added.

Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan and Planning Minister Zeina Toukan attended the meeting.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Categories
Government Policy

Youth minister meets World Bank delegation, Japanese social development fund reps

Minister of Youth Mohammad Nabulsi met with a World Bank delegation and the Project Management Unit, in the presence of the World Bank’s (WB) Jordan Resident Representative Holly Benner, and representatives of the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF).

According to a ministry statement on Tuesday, Nabulsi was briefed on the outputs of the World Bank delegation’s “Providing Social Services for the Most Affected Youth” project, and the progress of the youth tourism training project, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth and funded by the WB through the JSDF.

Nabulsi hailed the partnership with the bank and the fund and the efforts exerted in implementing the project’s plan and programs and the training opportunities they provided to young people in vital sectors, including tourism, hotel and technology.

He stressed the ministry’s commitment to providing youth with the necessary skills to enter the labor market as part of the national youth strategy’s youth and economic empowerment theme with the aim of establishing partnerships with the public and private sectors in implementing programs that empower youth and build their capabilities.

For her part, Benner underscored the World Bank’s commitment to enhancing economic opportunities for youth through skills development programs that train young people for the labor market.

In turn, the representative of the JSDF gave a briefing on the progress of the project, which aims to develop the skills of young men and women in the field of hotel and tourism services; the field visits carried out by the mission to the project work site; the skills and knowledge gained by young people during their training; and enabling young people to be able to establish and sustain small- medium-sized projects, in addition to networking with the various components of the local community.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Categories
Government Policy

DERIAN BROACHES DEVELOPMENTS WITH JAPANESE, CANADIAN AMBASSADORS

Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, on Tuesday welcomed at his Dar al-Fatwa residence Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, Masayuki Magoshi, with whom he discussed the situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the best means to bolster cooperation between the two countries.

Derain also received Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Stephanie McCollum, with who he broached general affairs, and the means to strengthen relations between both countries.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Categories
Government Policy

FM, Albanian counterpart talk cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi and Albania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Olta Xhacka discussed, during a phone call on Tuesday, prospects for developing relations and increasing cooperation between the two countries.

Safadi briefed his counterpart, whose country currently holds a non-permanent seat in the Security Council, on developments in efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis after the Amman and Jeddah meetings and the Arab League’s decision to reinstate Syria’s membership in the league.

Safadi stressed the importance of the new Arab track to resolve the crisis and address its consequences according to a step-by-step methodology and in line with Security Council Resolution 2254.

The two ministers agreed to hold a meeting soon to discuss ways to activate cooperation between Jordan and Albania in various fields.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Categories
Government Policy

BERRI BROACHES DEVELOPMENTS WITH BOU SAAB, DISCUSSES LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS WITH MP MATAR

House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Tuesday met at the Second Presidency in Ain El-Tineh, with Deputy House Speaker, Elias Bou Saab, with whom he discussed the current general situation, political developments and legislative affairs.

Bou Saab briefed Speaker Berri on the atmosphere of the meetings he held with spiritual references, political leaders and parliamentary blocs.

On emerging, Bou Saab said: “My initiative comprises of several stages. The first stage ends today, and the assessment takes place afterwards. The aim is to end stagnation on the presidential level, especially in light of regional stability.’

Bou Saab added, “I’ve sensed Speaker Berri’s adherence to his position, and after turning down dialogue initiatives, we are trying to find a way to bring political parties together.”

Speaker Berri later received MP Ihab Matar, with whom he discussed political developments and an array of developmental and legislative affairs.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon