January 31, 2023

‫”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

.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.”

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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January 31, 2023

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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January 31, 2023

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.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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January 31, 2023

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.

“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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January 31, 2023

‫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”.

للتواصل الإعلامي:

mena50best@tohpr.com

للتواصل مع المركز الإعلامي:

https://www.theworlds50best.com/mediacentre

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January 31, 2023

Myanmar plunges in latest corruption index, but Vietnam rises

Myanmar has fallen 17 places in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, supplanting Cambodia as Southeast Asia’s worst country for graft for the first time in a decade.

The junta-led nation is now ahead of only North Korea in Asia for clean government. Singapore, despite a fall of one place, remains the cleanest jurisdiction in the region – at 5th of the 180 included – ahead of both Hong Kong and Japan (steady at 12th and 18th).

Vietnam, meanwhile, rose 10 places to 77th, putting it in the vicinity of emerging and middle world powers like Saudi Arabia (54th), South Africa (72nd) and India (85th).

Transparency International’s 2022 graft index, released Tuesday, tracks perceptions of “public sector corruption” around the world, using diverse data from businesspeople, experts and “reputable institutions” like the World Bank and World Economic Forum.

The best performing jurisdictions last year were once again Denmark, Finland and New Zealand, according to the index, while the worst was Somalia, followed by South Sudan and Syria. The United States came in at 24th, just behind the Seychelles, Austria and France.

Taiwan (25th) and South Korea (up one place to 31st) round out Asia’s other good performers.

Lower down the list are Malaysia (down one to 61st) and China (down one to 65th). Closer to the bottom are Indonesia (down 14 to 110th), Laos (up two to 126th), Cambodia (up seven to 150th), Myanmar (down 17 to 150th) and North Korea (up three to 171st of 180).

It’s the first time Myanmar has fallen below Cambodia since 2012, the year of the country’s first round of limited free parliamentary elections after decades of military rule, amid the thaw of relations with Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy. It’s also a fall of 20 places since Myanmar came in at 130th place in 2019.

“While every country faces different corruption challenges, this year’s index reveals ongoing stagnation around the world,” notes Transparency International in a report accompanying the index,

The Berlin-based organization notes that “basic freedoms” key to clean government have been under particular attack across the Americas, Europe and Africa in the past few years, as “multiple crises threaten security and stability, democracy and human rights”

“Similarly, in various Asia Pacific countries, rising authoritarianism dilutes civil society’s function as a watchdog, while many leaders are prioritising economic recovery over anti-corruption efforts,” it says.