Day: October 13, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce and Ratchaphruek Hospital, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to support local businesses in the province of Khon Kaen, Thailand with best practices regarding safety, health, and well-being.

Through this innovative partnership, GHA will collaborate with the Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) and Ratchaphruek Hospital (RPH) to assist organizations and businesses throughout the province in the development, planning and execution of policies and procedures for transitioning to and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment that fosters the well-being of employees, clients and guests. Additionally, the partnership will facilitate the development of best practices regarding medical and wellness travel.

Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) recently launched GHA For Business, which provides an external validation of an organization’s commitment to the safety, health, and well-being of its employees, customers, and visitors. It is designed for any organization focused on return-to-work strategies, sustaining a culture of resiliency, and developing a more purposeful vision, mission, and values around safety, health and well-being.

The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce is the main private-sector entity in the Khon Kaen region that supports businesses and the economy with an environment that is safe.  The partnership will build trust and confidence on the part of employees, clients and guests to feel safe and recognize that businesses in Khon Kaen province have prioritized safety as well as a high-quality and caring customer experience.

With the collaboration of Ratchaphruek Hospital, a GHA certified hospital which has achieved Certification of Conformance with best practices for Covid -19, businesses will learn directly from Rachaphriueks’ expertise and knowledge about the mitigation of infection risk and how best to prevent infection and protect their employees, clients and guests.

Global Healthcare Accreditation, Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce and Ratchaphruek Hospital will collaborate on the following initiatives:

• Training of personnel on GHA For Business;
• Exchange of information and data on GHA For Business;
• Implementation of education and training programs in member organizations on GHA For Business with Ratchaphruek Hospital providing specific expertise on safety protocols and mitigation of infection risk;
• Organization of workshops, seminars, and working groups on GHA For Business;
• Development of joint research or projects;
• Promoting GHA For Business accreditation as a tool for safety, health and well-being;

Ms. Karen Timmons, GHA’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “These unprecedented times have changed the landscape of the workplace and priorities of employers. It’s more essential than ever that employers prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees while still meeting the demand of their clients, customers and communities. It is for this reason that GHA has determined to leverage its expertise on accreditation to assist individual businesses – as well as destinations, in the development, planning and execution of policies and procedures for transitioning to and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. We commend Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce for promoting GHA For Business as a tool for safety, health and well-being of businesses, thereby providing them with a competitive edge, and we also salute Ratchaphruek Hospital for its desire and willingness to train businesses in the region on how best to mitigate the risk of infection, again building trust and confidence on the part of employees, clients and visitors to Khon Kaen region. I am confident that this is an example of a partnership that can be modeled in other regions around the globe to help destinations build resilience during this challenging time and achieve a competitive advantage.”

According to Mr.Channarong Buritrakul, President of the Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce, “The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce is made up of a wide range of organizations looking to the Chamber to safeguard their interests and seek out new business opportunities. As a province, it is our goal is to demonstrate to the world that we are a destination that prioritizes the well-being of employees while also meeting the needs of customers and guests. We are pleased to partner with Global Healthcare Accreditation on the GHA For Business program as it assures that all our members have the opportunity to incorporate international best practices that focus on safety, health and well-being of employees, clients and guests.”

Dr. Teerawat Srinakarin, Chief Executive Officer of Ratchaphruek Hospital said, “As a vice president of the Khon Kean Chamber of Commerce and a premier hospital in the region, Ratchaphruek Hospital is pleased to partner with Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) to lend our expertise and knowledge respecting the mitigation of infection risk and how best to prevent infection and protect employees, guests and clients.”

Education and training on the GHA For Business Program Elements are being conducted in Thailand by GHA’s representative and partner Dr. Somporn Kumphong, President of Healthcare Expert Group and his team. For organizations or destinations in or outside Thailand interested in learning about GHA For Business, visit: https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/gha-for-business

About Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA):

GHA is a dynamic and innovative accreditation body with a specialized focus in medical and wellness travel, safety, and well-being. Founded in September of 2016, GHA’s initial purpose as an independent accrediting body centered on improving the patient experience for medical travelers and supporting healthcare providers in validating quality, increasing visibility, and implementing a sustainable business model for medical travel. Since then, GHA pioneers a variety of programs covering the entire spectrum of the care continuum and offers certification and accreditation for stakeholders in all aspects of health and well-being.

Visit: https://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/

About the The Khon Kaen Chamber of Commerce (KKCC):

“It is the main mechanism of the private sector in driving business and economy in Khon Kaen Province. To make Khon Kaen a city with an environment that is conducive to trade and investment through cultivating and developing the potential of good entrepreneurs and promote doing business on social and environmental responsibility It is an important force in reducing inequality and leading the economy of Khon Kaen to grow sustainably.”

Visit: https://www.chamber-commerce.net/dir/4110/Khon-Kaen-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-Khon-Kaen

About Ratchaphruek Hospital:

Ratchaphruek Hospital is located at Khon Kean in the Northeast part of Thailand. The hospital was established in 1994 as a 50-bed private general hospital with a projection of a 200 bed “Healing Environment Hospital” in 2018. Our vision is to provide international standards and humanized health care. In this way, we visualize the patient as a patient, not as a customer and the doctor as a doctor, not just as a medical serviceman. All of the staff are ‘Care Givers’ who have the same purpose and alignment with the organization’s core value, “Happiness by Giving.”

Visit: https://rph.co.th/en/

Partnership Supports Egypt’s Transformational Education 2.0 Curriculum

BOSTON and CAIRO, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Group brand, today announced they have entered a long-term partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Education, providing grade 4-6 curriculum to nearly seven million students in Egypt.

This partnership, which will deliver print and digital classroom materials, is part of Education Minister Dr. Tarek Shawki’s Education 2.0 vision – a full-scale transformation of Egypt’s education system by 2030 – underpinned by a focus on life skills, creativity, critical thinking and Egyptian pride. With more than 20 million students enrolled in K-12, Egypt has the largest education system in the Middle East and Africa. However, education in Egypt has not historically been aligned with preparing students with the 21^st century problem-solving skills needed to build meaningful careers.

“We want students to learn for life, not for an exam,” said Dr. Tarek Shawki, Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education. “We needed a partner that could help us equip students with skills for future work and life success, starting at an early age. We chose National Geographic Learning because the content, design, and pedagogy truly bring learning to life for students.”

To support Egypt’s educational transformation, National Geographic Learning is delivering curriculum for English, Social Studies, Career Skills and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Career Skills and ICT are particularly critical to the Education 2.0 vision in Egypt, as they introduce 10-12-year-olds to a broad range of jobs they may not know much about, and the skills they would need for future success in those fields.

“Egypt’s Ministry of Education has taken a cutting-edge approach to creating compelling curriculum, ensuring the next generation develops the knowledge, life skills, and values for future success,” said Alexander Broich, President of Cengage Global Businesses and General Manager for English Language Teaching. “At Cengage Group, we strongly believe in the need to prepare students for life and employment. Our goal is to ensure students aren’t just degree ready, but job ready. Egypt’s Ministry of Education is strongly aligned with this mission, and we are proud to help bring learning to life, in service to Dr. Shawki’s inspirational Education 2.0 transformation.”

In addition to providing English curriculum as part of the partnership, the ICT content will be provided in English and Arabic to help further students’ English language learning as part of their primary school education.

“Proficiency in the English language also plays an important role in helping prepare learners across the globe for the job market,” Broich continued. “We believe half of the world will speak or learn English by 2030 because proficient English is the gateway to a promising career for millions across the globe.”

The curriculum features inspirational Egyptians and National Geographic Explorers to help engage, motivate and instill pride in Egyptian learners.

“National Geographic has a long history of illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world,” said Fred Hiebert, Archaeologist in Residence for the National Geographic Society, and a member of National Geographic Learning’s Advisory Council for the Egypt Ministry partnership. “Stories about the impact of human history and culture on our planet are part of National Geographic’s unique legacy. There is no better example of this than National Geographic’s coverage of Egypt, one of the oldest continuous cultures known.”

Hiebert continued to say, “This partnership is a fantastic opportunity for National Geographic to elevate local voices and scientists in Egypt.”

All primary schools across Egypt began using National Geographic Learning curriculum on October 9, starting with fourth grade for the current academic year, and expanding to fifth and sixth grade over the next two years.

About National Geographic Learning

National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Group brand, is a leading educational publisher for the English Language Teaching and secondary education markets worldwide. At National Geographic Learning, we believe that an engaged and motivated learner will be a successful one, and we design our materials with a highly interactive storytelling approach which is a great way to invoke these connections. To learn more, visit: eltngl.com.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com or find us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Emily Featherston, Cengage Group
617.757.8035, Emily.featherston@cengage.com

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After Newmark executes over $40 billion in U.S. capital markets transactions with offshore investors over five years, ICM group onboards new experts in Asia Pacific and Middle Eastern regions to support growing demand

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. announces the expansion of its International Capital Markets (‘ICM’) group with the hiring of Frederick Wong as Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets and Joseph Morris, Executive Managing Director, Middle Eastern Capital Markets.

The new additions reflect Newmark’s broader strategy to offer a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services across key regions throughout the world, as the company continues to invest in recruiting and strategic acquisitions internationally. Additionally, they bolster the company’s dedicated ICM team – a group led by Vice Chairman, Divisional Head of International Capital Markets Alex Foshay – which has executed over $40 billion in U.S. capital markets transactions with offshore investors in conjunction with local Newmark advisors over the past five years. The group facilitates cross-border capital flows via a broad range of investment structures, working with non-domestic investors on the deployment of capital into real estate and related sectors, from Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

“Newmark’s capital markets capabilities have long served as a cornerstone of our platform, both domestically and internationally,” said Newmark Chief Executive Officer Barry Gosin. “As geographical barriers for cross-border investment continue to disappear, we’re eager to reinvest in this growing vertical with two key executive hires, both of which fortify our reach in some of the most dynamic global markets.”

Based in Hong Kong, Frederick Wong will manage cross-border investment activity with ICM’s clients throughout the Asia Pacific region. He brings over 20 years of experience across real estate investment banking and financial services, including both public and private capital market advisory. Over the course of his career, Wong has completed more than $20 billion in direct asset and portfolio sales, recapitalizations, initial public offerings, public bond issuances and loan syndications. Prior to joining Newmark, he was a Partner at Brookfield Financial, where he advised on real estate transactions in Greater China and the wider Asia Pacific markets. Wong has also held leadership positions with Macquarie Capital’s Greater China real estate investment banking division, UBS’s Greater China and Asia banking team, and Credit Suisse’s investment banking division.

Joe Morris will take on responsibility for investor groups across the Middle East region. Based in Dubai, Morris brings over 18 years’ experience in real estate capital markets across all major real estate sectors in both buy-and-sell-side roles and has worked on over $10 billion of completed transactions. During his career, Morris has provided coverage of sovereign, institutional and private capital sources across the Middle East, including as a Partner at Knight Frank and Head of MENA Capital Markets, responsible for both regional and international investment on behalf of a Middle East investor base.

“I’m excited to welcome Fred and Joe to the dedicated ICM team after what has been an extremely active year for our platform,” said Foshay. “Our team has done an excellent job navigating the challenges of the pandemic to execute complex transactions, as non-domestic investors seek opportunities to capture today’s low hedging costs, favorable financing and attractive levered returns in the U.S. market. With their breadth of experience and expansive regional networks, I’m confident that Fred and Joe will provide immediate value to our growing stable of clients.”

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. Newmark generated revenues in excess of $2.2 billion for the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2021. Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from over 160 offices with approximately 6,200 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Penta Security Systems Inc., a leading cybersecurity company from South Korea, will showcase its web application firewall WAPPLES at its channel partner RAS Infotech’s exhibition booth at GITEX Technology Week 2021. To be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from October 17 to 21, GITEX is the largest IT exhibition in the Middle East and Africa region, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year.

An ICSA-certified third-generation WAF, Penta Security’s WAPPLES has long been the market share leader for five consecutive years in the Asia-Pacific region and has recently gained increasing popularity among organizations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. Penta Security’s entrance to the MENA market began when it partnered with RAS Infotech, a major cybersecurity solutions provider in the Middle East and South Asia region with a network of over 200 resellers.

In less than two years, WAPPLES has been adopted by numerous businesses, public institutions, and NGOs in the region due to a surge in web attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported in Penta Security’s semi-annual Web Attack Trends Report, which illustrated a growing number of extension filtering attacks in Asia and request header filtering attacks in Africa.

WAPPLES was designed to tackle this growing threat. Its greatest advantage comes from its COCEP^TM Engine, a proprietary detection engine that runs on AI-based logical rules instead of using conventional signature lists, enabling robust defense against all OWASP Top 10 web application security risks and protection against zero-day vulnerabilities. More importantly, it exhibits a near-zero false positive rate, ensuring maximized system performance.

“COVID-19 has pushed digitalization in virtually all sectors and regions across the globe, yet this revolution has also triggered a new wave of more sophisticated cyberattacks, posing a greater risk to organizations,” said DS Kim, Chief Strategy Officer of Penta Security. “We hope that more organizations in the MENA region can benefit from WAPPLES and stay safe in this new era.”

Find out more about WAPPLES and RAS Infotech at Booth H2-D20 between October 17 and 21, or visit pentasecurity.com/product/wapples.

About Penta Security

A global leader in web, data, and IoT security with 24 years of expertise in powering secured connections, Penta Security is the top cybersecurity vendor in Asia, as recognized by Frost & Sullivan. Its web application firewall WAPPLES has been the market leader in the Korean market for 13 consecutive years since 2009 and later dominated the entire Asia-Pacific region by obtaining the largest market share since 2016. Since then, it has gradually gained a presence in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. For more information on Penta Security, visit pentasecurity.com. For partnership inquiries, email info@pentasecurity.com.

The 210Wh battery can be fully recharged in 1.5 hours and is available in select global markets

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, today launches the EcoFlow RIVER mini Portable Power Station in APAC, LATAM, the Middle East, and Africa. Designed to provide handy power for both work and recreation, RIVER mini is the most portable and compact power station in EcoFlow’s RIVER product line with a capacity of 210Wh.

Earlier this year, EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro and DELTA Max, both designed for multiple-day home backup power, broke Kickstarter’s record for most funded tech project. Known for innovating large-capacity batteries, EcoFlow also recognizes the market’s need for an anytime, anywhere power source. Inheriting the brand’s fast-charging and high-output technology, the EcoFlow RIVER mini fills the market’s void of such products without sacrificing capability and versatility.

“There’s a growing demand in portable power as more people, especially the younger generation, tend to step outdoor both for work and recreation, but portability often comes with a price,” said Thomas Chan, R&D Director at EcoFlow. “The EcoFlow RIVER mini redefines the definition of portability, as it perfectly combines portability and power. It is truly a grab-and-go power station powerful enough to make a difference in people’s daily life.”

Industry-leading fast charging

With EcoFlow’s X-Stream technology, the EcoFlow RIVER mini supports AC input up to 300W and can be recharged from 0% to 100% in 1.5 hours (similar products typically take four to eight hours). It also supports solar and car input, both up to 100W, and takes three to six hours and 3.5 hours to be fully recharged respectively.

Functional and aesthetic design

The design of the EcoFlow RIVER mini takes into consideration of both functionality and the sense of beauty. The EcoFlow RIVER mini can simultaneously power eight devices with its two AC ports, one DC/car port, four USB ports, and 15W wireless charging. Besides, its jet-black exterior and subtle curves reflect a modern aesthetic and technology feeling, making it a fine decoration to workplace, home, or any outdoor scenario.

Powers 90% of consumer electronics

With a rated output of 300W, the EcoFlow RIVER mini features the X-Boost technology, which allows it to power some 600W devices. That means the EcoFlow RIVER mini, compact as it is, can power 90% of consumer electronics including laptops, televisions, desktop computers, fridges, and vacuum cleaners.

Even quieter than the library

The running and recharging noise of the EcoFlow RIVER mini is between 38 to 44 decibels, which is equivalent to the sound level of a library. The low sound level of the EcoFlow RIVER mini enables it to turn any place like a library or a coffee shop into an office.

Availability

For the availability of the EcoFlow RIVER mini, please go to the local dealers in your country/region.

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