October 23, 2023

Bombardier Defense Delivers Global 6000 Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program

U.S. Air Force’s Global 6000 aircraft

Bombardier Defense Delivers Global 6000 Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program.

ombardier Defense delivered the seventh Global 6000 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program
Bombardier’s multi-year contract with the Air Force supports a unique and reliable airborne communications platform essential for critical missions around the world
Global business jets have become go-to platforms for special missions around the world, thanks to their speed, payload capacity, reduced cost of maintenance, fuel efficiency, reliability, and endurance

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier recently celebrated the seventh delivery of a Global 6000 aircraft to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program at the company’s Hartford Service Centre, in Connecticut.

The BACN aircraft is a specialized communications platform, known in the USAF as the E-11A, that is part of a previously announced multi-year contract representing a potential total value of close to US$465 million. Bombardier has already delivered six Global aircraft to the BACN program under previous agreements. The USAF has the option to purchase an additional aircraft each year through 2026 under the 2021 contract.

“Bombardier Defense is proud to be a trusted partner of the U.S. Air Force,” said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice-President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense. “Our flexibility and mission-focused approach has made the Global aircraft exceedingly recognized as the optimal option for governments and defense contractors around the world. Leveraging state-of-the-art integrated technology and a team of high-skilled experts, Bombardier Defense continues to strengthen its ties with the U.S. Air Force and to deliver its renowned platforms utilized to reinforce national and international security.”

As part of the critical BACN program, Bombardier’s Global aircraft serve as high-altitude communications gateways, relaying or bridging voice and data between air and surface forces, surmounting traditional obstacles such as mountains, rough terrain or distance. Dubbed “Wi-Fi in the sky” by the USAF, BACN-equipped Global aircraft acts as a universal gateway that can be utilized around the world. The Global family of aircraft is the platform of choice for more than 10 different mission types across the world given their ultimate combination of speed, range and endurance, and the 24/7 worldwide support infrastructure Bombardier has implemented.

Bombardier Defense has dedicated in-house engineering and support teams in Wichita, KS, with the ability to incorporate customer-requested modifications and provide comprehensive integration solutions with complete certification capabilities across the full spectrum of civilian, military and hybrid operations. Recognized around the world for its diverse portfolio of proven and versatile specialized aircraft platforms, Bombardier cumulates decades of experience working with hundreds of special mission operators and renowned mission systems integrators.

About Bombardier

Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world’s most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Bombardier.

Bombardier, Global and Global 6000, are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For Information

Marie-Andrée Charron
Representative, Public Relations and Communications
Bombardier
+1 514 441 2598
marie-andree.charron@aero.bombardier.com

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October 23, 2023

Unravel the Secrets to 5772% Profit: Exclusive Interview with Bybit’s WSOT Champion Maksim

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 23 October 2023 – Ever wondered how the world’s top crypto traders leverage their strategies to achieve outstanding returns? Bybit, the platform behind the prestigious World Series of Trading (WSOT) competition, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive interview with this year’s champion trader, Maksim, who netted an astounding 5772% profit in just 30 days!As the spearhead of the triumphant Openworld trading squad, Maksim’s passion for trading extends beyond profit — it’s about the thrill of the game. As he candidly reveals in the interview, the exhilarating structure of a trading tournament inspired him to adopt riskier strategies that wouldn’t be conceivable in traditional setups.

This year’s WSOT event, which saw a jaw-dropping $70.5 billion trading volume, was bigger and better than ever, drawing an audience of 120,000 traders from 188 countries. A testament to its global appeal and the potential for crypto traders to elevate their skills in a competitive arena.

Delving into Maksim’s journey, the trading maestro sheds light on the role of AI in the trading landscape, likening its use to a chess game, enhancing human skills rather than replacing them. His perspective on price discovery being a human-centric process is bound to stir thoughts and discussions in the trading community.

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October 23, 2023

Dom Marchant, Chief Creative Officer, joins the executive leadership team at OPEN Health with a new vision to drive the creative communications practice

UK, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — October 23^rd, London, UK

Dom Marchant, Chief Creative Officer, joins the executive leadership team at OPEN Health with a new vision to drive the creative communications practice

Dom will be responsible for leading the company’s overall creative strategy, with a specific focus on the creative communications practice, which specializes in data-driven creativity. By joining the OPEN Health executive leadership team, he will share this world-class, innovative approach throughout all of OPEN Health’s global practices, including scientific communications, patient engagement, and HEOR and market access.

“Data-driven creativity is central to all our services, and Dom demonstrates an innate vision for driving it within OPEN Health. He embodies a unique perspective and a freshness, seamlessly blending digital-first thinking with creative vision, but always with a commercial focus,” said Rob Barker, OPEN Health Group CEO.

Dom joined OPEN Health in 2021 through the acquisition of London-based creative agency ARK. He has a strong reputation in the industry, with a history of building successful healthcare agencies. In addition to 15 years’ experience in healthcare, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, including The Coca-Cola Company, Panasonic, Björk, and Ted Baker. His healthcare clients have included AZ, GSK, Alexion, BI, Takeda, Pfizer, and LEO.

With over 100 awards as Executive Creative Director, including two Cannes Lions, two Creative Floors, and most awarded agency at the PM Society Digital Awards in 2022 and 2023, he currently sits on the Interactive Media Council Inc. and the PM Society committee.

“We have built a solid reputation as a creative force over the past two years,” said Dom, “and we need to continue on that path, with more awards and more recognition for the highly creative and measurable work that typifies the data-driven approach.”

Dom begins in his role immediately.

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient well-being. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference. OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications and creative omnichannel campaigns. For more information on OPEN Health, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

Press contacts:
OPEN Health
Candice Subero, VP Global Marketing
candicesubero@openhealthgroup.com

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October 23, 2023

Striim Redefining Digital Capabilities in Qatar with Google Cloud

DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an era where real-time insights shape business trajectories, Striim, Inc. unveiled a partnership with Google Cloud, in Qatar. As Google Cloud amplifies its footprint in the Doha region, the collaboration with Striim emerges as a beacon for enterprises aiming to optimize their digital landscapes.

“In today’s rapidly evolving cloud landscape, real-time data insights remain a critical component of every enterprise’s digital transformation strategy,” said Ritika Suri, Director of Technology Partnerships at Google Cloud. “Utilizing Google Cloud technologies, Striim will power new capabilities that can improve how businesses operate and create real-world value for their organizations.”

“Striim is humbled and excited to launch our fully managed SaaS service in the new Google Cloud region in Doha,” stated Nadim Antar, Senior Vice President of WW Revenue and GM of EMEA at Striim. “This move follows our global strategy to bring the Striim capabilities to as many of Google Cloud’s worldwide customers, being cognizant to remain compliant with various regions’ data sovereignty requirements, as well as of course ensuring we provide high performance, low latency service for Google Cloud’s global customer base. Customers in Qatar will now very easily be able to spin up a Striim service and start replicating their transactional systems like Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server into Google Cloud’s BigQuery analytics platform to run a suite of real-time use cases, thereby enabling those customers to deliver higher levels of customer service, operational efficiency, and cost optimisations.”

Businesses today are in a race, not just against competitors, but against time. Real-time data streaming, intelligent analytics, and instantaneous decision-making aren’t luxuries; they’re essentials. Enter Striim Cloud. A flagship offering, it stands as a testament to Striim’s commitment to bridging the real-time data gap with Google Cloud’s robust platform. This partnership promises to deliver:

Instantaneous Insights: Understand market shifts, customer behavior, and operational anomalies as they happen, positioning your enterprise at the forefront of actionable intelligence.
Operational Excellence: With Striim’s solutions, businesses can improve efficiency, thereby achieving unparalleled agility in response to dynamic market needs.
Competitive Edge: Real-time analytics translates to real-time advantages – a quintessential requirement for businesses vying for market leadership.

To understand how your enterprise can be part of this digital revolution, delve deeper into Striim’s offerings on Google Cloud.

About Striim

Striim, Inc. is the only supplier of unified, real-time data streaming and integration for analytics and operations in the Digital Economy. Striim Platform and Striim Cloud make it easy to continuously ingest, process, and deliver high volumes of real-time data from diverse sources (both on-premises or in the cloud) to support multi- and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Striim collects data in real time from enterprise databases (using non-intrusive change data capture), log files, messaging systems, and sensors, and delivers it to virtually any target on-premises or in the cloud with sub-second latency enabling real-time operations and analytics. For more information, visit www.striim.com, read our blog at www.striim.com/blog, follow @striimteam, or download the Striim platform.

Media Contact:
Dianna Spring
(650) 241-0680 ext. 354
press@striim.com

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October 23, 2023

Director of International Organizations Department at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives Credentials of OCHA Representative in Doha

Doha, HE Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri received on Monday the credentials of HE Representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Doha Dr. Ahmed Marii.

HE the Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wished the OCHA representatives success in performing his duties, assuring him of providing all support to advance relations between the State of Qatar and OCHA to closer cooperation in various fields.

Source: Qatar News Agency

October 23, 2023

HH the Amir to Inaugurate Shura Council’s Ordinary Session Tuesday

Doha, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will patronize the opening of the third ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the Shura Council’s 52nd annual session, on Tuesday morning, Oct. 24, 2023, at the headquarters of the Council.

On this occasion, His Highness will deliver a speech in which he will address the state’s local policies and its future priorities in various sectors, in addition to Qatar’s stances on various regional and international issues.

Source: Qatar News Agency

October 23, 2023

Report/ Shura Council… Over Half-Century of Popular Participation to Advance the Nation

Doha, The State of Qatar embarks tomorrow on a new phase of its Shura journey chosen by the wise leadership and the loyal Qatari people as a method for running and managing the country’s affairs. This method of governance aligns with the Islamic and Arab identity alongside the deep-rooted heritage, traditions, and values of Qatari society.

To mark the beginning of a new legislative term, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will patronize tomorrow morning the opening of the third regular session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 52nd annual session of the Shura Council, in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Shura Council’s headquarters. HH the Amir will deliver a speech addressing the state’s policies, future priorities concerning citizens and residents and upcoming developments, and outlining a renaissance centered on transparency and national competencies to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030.

HH the Amir’s speech is expected to shed light on the State of Qatar’s stance on several Arab, regional, and international issues, and its growing role in diplomacy. The current challenges faced by the Arab region will undoubtedly be addressed. Given the exceptional circumstances, the content of HH the Amir’s speech will also be exceptional.

The Shura experience in Qatar is a rich and distinguished experience marked by cooperation, generosity, harmony, and unity among all state institutions to establish popular participation. Since its inception in the 1970s, the Council’s progress has been significant, thanks to the support of the wise leadership, the objective discussions, the exchange of views among their members, and the Council’s keenness to play its role in serving the interests of the nation and its citizen.

The Shura Council’s long journey saw the approval of many legislations and laws that contributed to advancing the nation in all sectors. The current reality affirms the movement towards broader horizons so that the state of institutions and law continues to develop and prosper.

Last November, the Shura Council celebrated its 50th anniversary. The second session of the first legislative term was marked by holding 35 plenary sessions, two extraordinary sessions, and 69 meetings of the Council’s permanent and temporary committees, characterized by positive and fruitful cooperation between the Council and the esteemed government, which was keen to take review the Council’s proposals and implementing it.

The previous session was packed with discussions and studies of various topics in line with Shura Council’s mandates, and what was decided by the country’s permanent constitution. The Council discussed the state’s general budget and approved nine draft laws after thorough reviews by its committees.

Additionally, the Council discussed eight draft laws to amend certain laws, six general discussion requests submitted by the Council’s members, and six recommendations to the esteemed government. (MORE)

Source: Qatar News Agency

October 23, 2023

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During its second session, one of the most prominent Shura Council achievements was the draft of its internal regulations, which, once finalized, will represent a significant leap in the Councils operations, acting as a roadmap for the Council to exercise all its constitutional powers.

The Shura Council plays a pivotal role in the local scene as a legislative authority, embodying the unity and cohesion between Qatar’s wise leadership and people who have remained active partners in the countrys development process.

Since its establishment in 1972, the Shura Council has seen five Shura Council Speakers. HE Abdulaziz bin Khalid Al Ghanim (1972-1990), HE Ali bin Khalifa Al Hitmi (1990-1995), HE Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi (1995-2017), HE Ahmad bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud (2017-2021), and current Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.

The history of the Shura Council dates back to 1972, with the issuance of the amended temporary statute on April 19, 1972, to organize the structures and institutions of the modern state including the Shura Council. The first Shura Council included 20 appointed members, with its composition being modified on several occasions.

Currently, the Shura Council comprises of 45 members, 30 of whom are elected by public secret direct ballot, while HH the Amir appoints the remaining 15 members from ministers or others. Membership in the Shura Council is terminated in the event of death, total disability, the expiration of the membership term, resignation, dismissal, or dissolution of the Council.

In November 2020, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani announced the holding of the first-ever elections in 2021. This step aligns with Qatar’s ambitious policy to develop its legislative mechanisms by expanding the scope of popular participation to reflect the values of the Qatari Constitution and the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The first legislative elections were held on Oct. 2, 2021, Saturday, to elect Shura Council members. Subsequently, on Oct. 14, 2021, HH the Amir issued Amiri Decision No. 56 of 2021 appointing 15 members of the Shura Council. The Councils term is set at four calendar years starting from the date of its first meeting.

In efforts to expand popular participation in the Shura Council and ensure its representation of all segments of society, the Council currently includes two female members, highlighting the important role of the Qatari woman in serving the country and society across all sectors. Qatari women have proven their competence in top administrative and scientific positions, contributing actively in various fields of the Qatari society.

The legislative authority in any contemporary political system is one of the three pillars. In Qatar, the Shura Council represents one of the two wings of the authority. Laws are only issued after drafts are reviewed and studied by the Council. Meanwhile, the other wing, the Cabinet, is responsible for proposing laws, preparing their drafts, and referring them to the Shura Council. (MORE)

Source: Qatar News Agency

October 23, 2023

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The Shura Council consists of a number of organs, the first of which is the presidency. The Shura Council elects in its first session of the annual ordinary session a speaker, a deputy speaker, and two or more observers as needed by secret ballot and relative majority. The Shura Council Office consists of the speaker, deputy speaker, and two observers.

The Shura Council has five permanent committees formed during the first week of each annual ordinary session from among its members, namely: Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee; Financial and Economic Affairs Committee; Public Services and Utilities Committee; Internal and External Affairs Committee; and Cultural Affairs and Information Committee. The Council may form other permanent and temporary committees according to the need, and each permanent or temporary committee may form one or more sub-committees from its members. The committees submit to the Speaker of the Shura Council a report on each subject referred to it within thirty days at most from the date of referral, unless the Council decides otherwise.

The Shura Council exercises its powers to adopt, approve, or even reject some laws from the draft laws and other matters presented to it. The Council is competent to discuss and propose many issues, the most important of which is the discussion of draft laws, decrees by laws, and the general policy of the state in the political, economic and administrative aspects, which are referred to it by the Council of Ministers, as well as the affairs of the country in the social and cultural fields in general and referred to it by the Council of Ministers or considered on its own initiative.

The Shura Council also discusses the draft budget for public projects, the Councils draft budget and its final account. It is also responsible for following up on the states activities and achievements regarding all matters referred to it by the Council of Ministers, as well as all matters related to the social and cultural fields, whether these matters were referred to it by the Council of Ministers or considered on its own initiative. It also directs questions to the ministers with the intention of clarifying a specific matter related to the affairs that fall within its jurisdiction and to make recommendations and express desires to the government regarding the matters referred to.

In terms of its external activity, the Shura Council strengthened its parliamentary relations with parliamentary assemblies in various countries of the world, received many visiting parliamentary delegations, hosted many international events and activities concerned with parliamentary affairs, and also participated in many regional and international parliamentary conferences, highlighting the bright image of the State of Qatar, its clear policies, and its firm positions towards various issues, while defending the interests of the nation, its citizens, and just Arab and international issues. The Council succeeded in reaching agreements with the UN regarding the establishment of the Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism (UNOCT) in Doha, which activities cover all parliaments of countries around the world.

The Shura Council represents the State of Qatar in parliamentary unions and international organizations, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Arab Inter-parliamentary Union (AIPU), Arab Parliament, Conference of Union of Councils of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States, Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), Association of Senates, Shura Councils, and similar councils in Africa and the Arab world.

Source: Qatar News Agency

October 23, 2023

Minister of Transport and Logistics: Saudi Arabia to invest SAR1.6 trillion in next 10 years

Riyadh, Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser said at the Saudi-European Investment Forum that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set the ambitious goal of attracting more than 30 million pilgrims and Umrah performers and over 100 million tourists every year to achieve one of the targets of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

The focus, he said, is currently on enhancing the quality of life and improving individual services.

The minister emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s vision is exceptionally ambitious, and that the country has the needed competencies and competitive national workforce to achieve its goals. He also said that the government plans to invest some SAR1.6 trillion in the next 10 years through partnerships with the private sector and various countries.

Additionally, he said, Saudi Arabia has developed two significant aviation centers to help meet the citizens’ needs and connect the country with over 250 global tourist destinations.

The forum aims to review and promote investment opportunities for both Saudi Arabia and European Union countries, especially in the transportation and logistics sectors. The objective is to encourage investment, enhance economic integration and bilateral relations, and facilitate participating nations’ exchange of knowledge.

Source: Saudi Press Agency