RABAT, Morocco, September 27, 2016/ -- The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.AfricanInnovation. The call for entries runs for three months starting Tuesday 27 September 2016 with a submission deadline of Tuesday 3 January 2017 at 11:59pm GMT. The IPA is looking for applications in social and economic innovation including manufacturing and service industry, health and well-being, agriculture and agri-business, environment, energy and water, and ICT showcasing ground-breaking innovations. IPA welcomes Innovations beyond the scope of these sectors. Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl, the IPA Director commented: “We are extremely pleased to officially launch the IPA 2017 edition for African innovators. We strongly believe that investing in today’s home-grown innovations will propel tomorrow’s prosperity for Africa.” Investing in African prosperity The theme for IPA 2017 is African innovation: Investing in prosperity. In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 9 which calls on countries to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, AIF believes that funding streams, investment and resources are critical to obtain a clear value chain for innovation in Africa, contributing to sustainable development. Walter Fust, Chairman of the AIF Board states: “IPA has demonstrated that African innovation talent is abundant, but funding and resources remain a challenge. For IPA 2017, we are expanding our outreach beyond innovators to include investors and other key movers and shakers across the innovation landscape to help address this challenge. To meet this objective of increasing support to individual innovators, makers, training institutions, existing hubs and networks, the IPA will offer sponsorship opportunities to investors and other innovation enablers who can demonstrate their commitment to support the building of more robust African innovation ecosystems.” Why enter IPA 2017? IPA is a leading platform on the African innovation landscape with a network of 6000+ African innovators spanning 50 countries. Its core goal is to strengthen African innovation ecosystems through its platforms and mobilize a network of innovation enablers, driving business development and cross-collaboration. Now in its sixth year running, IPA is open to all Africans living in Africa or the diaspora. In addition to the lucrative US$150 000 cash prize, IPA is more than a mere competition. The 10 nominees are featured at the IPA 2017 event, along with lucrative entrepreneurial opportunities such as funding, communications training, active participation in the IPA network of innovators and innovation enablers, publicity in Africa and beyond across major media channels, business opportunities, as well as collaboration with enablers and investors to shape potential innovations for viable business success. Last year’s winners (http://APO.af/w7LNRg) were selected from nearly 1 000 entries across 46 countries, reflecting the truly Pan-African flavour of the competition. Previous IPA editions were held in Botswana (2016), Morocco (2015), Nigeria (2014), South Africa (2013) and Ethiopia (2012). IPA was endorsed at its inaugural edition in Addis Ababa in 2012 where African ministers at the joint Africa Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) passed a resolution to support AIF to promote innovation-based societies across the continent. IPA 2017 winners will be announced at an annual awards ceremony in July 2017 (exact dates and country to be confirmed). The Awards bring together innovative talent from multi-disciplinary sectors, as well as media practitioners, investors, innovation hubs and technology parks, government institutions and innovators. For more details, please check out our brand new IPA website www.InnovationPrizeforAfrica. Sponsorship opportunities IPA supports African innovators by unlocking their potential, promoting home-grown solutions for Africa’s prosperity. The initiative recognises, rewards and supports African ingenuity extending beyond the continent to impact the global arena. Organizations can register their early interest in supporting African innovation by contacting AIF for more details on the IPA sponsorship opportunities available.
Distributed by APO on behalf of African Innovation Foundation (AIF).
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27 September, 2016
AIF Call for IPA 2017 Applications - African Innovation: investing in prosperity
عبدالله بن زايد متحدثاً رئيساً بمؤتمر "الاستثمار في المستقبل"
تستضيفه الشارقة يومي 19-20 أكتوبر بالتعاون مع هيئة الأمم للمرأة
للنشر الفوري،
الشارقة، 27 سبتمبر 2016
يلقي سمو الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد آل نهيان، وزير الخارجية والتعاون الدولي، كلمة رئيسة خلال حفل افتتاح الدورة الثانية من مؤتمر "الاستثمار في المستقبل"، الذي تستضيفه إمارة الشارقة يومي 19 و20 أكتوبر المقبل، تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي، عضو المجلس الأعلى حاكم الشارقة، وقرينته سمو الشيخة جواهر بنت محمد القاسمي، رئيسة مؤسسة "القلب الكبير"، المناصرة البارزة للأطفال اللاجئين لدى المفوضية السامية للأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين، رئيسة مؤسسة "نماء" للارتقاء بالمرأة.
وتقام الدورة الثانية من المؤتمر تحت شعار "بناء قدرات النساء والفتيات في الشرق الأوسط"، وتنظمه كل من مؤسسة "القلب الكبير"، المؤسسة الإنسانية العالمية المعنية بمساعدة اللاجئين والمحتاجين حول العالم، التي تتخذ من إمارة الشارقة مقراً، وهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمساواة بين الجنسين وتمكين المرأة (هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة)، وسيركز المؤتمر على قضايا التمكين الاقتصادي للمرأة، وكيفية تذليل العقبات الاجتماعية التي تواجهها المرأة في مناطق مختلفة من العالم، وتفعيل البرامج الداعمة لقدراتها في المنطقة.
وقال سمو الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد آل نهيان: "تأتي مشاركتنا في هذا المؤتمر إنطلاقاً من إيماننا بأهمية تمكين المرأة، وبالدور الكبير الذي تلعبه في دفع عجلة التنمية الاقتصادية ونهضة المجتمعات، فنحن نعيش اليوم في عصر بات فيه قياس تطور ورقي أي مجتمع مرتبط بشكل أساسي بدرجة التطور الثقافي والاجتماعي للمرأة ومساهمتها الفعالة في البناء الحضاري للمجتمع، فالمجتمع الذي يقدر المرأة ويدرك قيمتها الحقيقية في مختلف مناحي الحياة، ويؤمن بدورها المؤثر في البناء والتطور يكون مجتمعاً قد بلغ مرحلة متقدمة من الوعي الإنساني ما ينعكس إيجاباً على تقدمه السياسي والاقتصادي والثقافي وعلى استقراره وأمنه ومستقبله".
وثمن سموه الجهود التي تبذلها سمو الشيخة فاطمة بنت مبارك، رئيسة الاتحاد النسائي العام، الرئيسة الأعلى لمؤسسة التنمية الأسرية، رئيسة المجلس الأعلى للأمومة والطفولة (أم الإمارات)، في سبيل دعم المرأة وتمكينها في دولة الإمارات، كما أشاد سموه بالجهود الكبيرة التي تبذلها إمارة الشارقة تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي، عضو المجلس الأعلى حاكم الشارقة، وقرينته سمو الشيخة جواهر بنت محمد القاسمي، للارتقاء بواقع ومستقبل المرأة في الشارقة وكل أنحاء العالم، والتي يعتبر هذا المؤتمر أبرز ثمراتها.
تأتي مشاركة سمو الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد في المؤتمر، تأكيداً من سموه على أهمية دعم وتمكين المرأة، وحرصه على توفير كافة السبل اللازمة لمشاركاتها الفاعلة في الحياة العامة، وتعزيز حضورها في العمل الدبلوماسي من خلال المناصب التي تشغلها المرأة في وزارة الخارجية والتعاون الدولي، وفي سفارات وقنصليات الإمارات بالخارج، تماشياً مع رؤية القيادة الداعمة للمرأة الإماراتية في المجالات كافة.
وكان سمو الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد شارك في شهر سبتمبر 2014، بالحملة التضامنية التي نظمتها هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في نيويورك تحت شعار "هو من أجلها"، من أجل تحقيق المساواة بين الجنسين في القرن الواحد والعشرين، من خلال دعم سموه إنهاء عدم المساواة الذي تواجهه النساء والفتيات، والوقوف إلى جانب المرأة ومناصرتها في قضاياها واتخاذ كل ما يلزم للحصول على حقوقها الكاملة على المدى الطويل.
بالإضافة إلى كلمة سموه في حفل افتتاح "منتدى المرأة العالمي في دبي" خلال شهر فبراير الماضي، والتي أثارت اهتمام المشاركين ووسائل الإعلام، حيث أكد سموه في تلك الكلمة أن "الإنجازات اللافتة التي تحققها المرأة الإماراتية اليوم في مختلف المجالات، ليست نتاج الصدفة أو الحظ، ولكنها ثمرة عمل جاد ومنهج واضح وجهود مستمرة، وإن دولة الامارات لا تقبل بأي انتقاص لدور المرأة أو تشكيك في أثره أو تقليل من قيمته".
ومن هذا المنطلق فإن مؤتمر "الاستثمار في المستقبل" الذي تستضيفه الشارقة للمرة الثانية، سيعمل على جمع ممثلي الحكومات والمنظمات الدولية والمنظمات غير الحكومية ومناصري المساواة بين الجنسين، وعدد من الأكاديميين والإعلاميين والخبراء، لمناقشة القضايا الرئيسة الموضوعة على جدول الأعمال، والمساهمة في التمكين الكامل للمرأة من أجل بناء مجتمع دولي آمن ومستقر.
كما سيستضيف المؤتمر عدداً من المتحدثين الرئيسيين والعديد من المتحدثين الأكاديميين والمتخصصين لاستعراض ومناقشة حجم التقدم الذي حققته النساء والفتيات في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، واستحداث منهج مُستدام للتنمية، إلى جانب إعداد حزمة متكاملة من البرامج الإنسانية التي تحافظ في جوهرها على قدرات النساء والفتيات.
A well-oiled machine runs like clockwork: Water pump kits from MEYLE
- Repair kits catering for a wide range of VW, Audi, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën applications
- Kits include all parts required for timing belt replacement as well as the respective water pump
Hamburg, 27 September 2016. MEYLE presents the latest additions to its range: MEYLE-ORIGINAL water pump repair kits for VW, Audi, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën models. The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE offers full-service kits containing all parts required for the timing belt change complemented by the corresponding water pump in MEYLE-ORIGINAL or MEYLE-HD quality. Any water pump included in the kit comes with a 100,000-miles (160,934 kilometres) minimum performance guarantee – in addition to the respective guarantee period.
The timing belt needs to be replaced according to the service intervals specified by the manufacturer. With all components optimally geared to each other, the MEYLE water pump kits for VW, Audi, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën applications are a great all-in-one solution ensuring professional timing belt change. The kits contain the timing belt and a full set of mounting parts along with tensioners and idler/s. Also included: the corresponding water pump in MEYLE-ORIGINAL or MEYLE-HD quality, as it is highly recommended to have the water pump replaced along with remaining system components.
Most MEYLE repair kits come with a water pump featuring an SiC/SiC mechanical seals which offers a level of quality exceeding by far the standards typically found on the aftermarket. Leading car makers also rely on this type of sealing which is fitted in MEYLE-ORIGINAL water pumps. All water pumps included in the kits come with a 100,000-miles (160,934 kilometres) minimum performance guarantee – in addition to the respective guarantee period.
MEYLE workshop advice No. 1: To avoid repeated repairs, the MEYLE engineers recommend that the water pump be replaced along with the timing belt. The reason: both system components have the same mileage and amount of wear. Therefore, if only one component is replaced, the second is likely to require replacement shortly after.
MEYLE workshop advice No. 2: When replacing the water pump, the entire cooling system needs to be flushed thoroughly prior to refilling the system with new coolant. Adhere to the manufacturer's specifications at all times. This video tutorial provides further information on how to flush the cooling system: https://youtu.be/i0Hy3eTq5eY.
Download our press releases and press pictures from www.meyle.com or order in electronic file format.
The timing belt needs to be replaced according to the service intervals specified by the manufacturer. With all components optimally geared to each other, the MEYLE water pump kits for VW, Audi, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën applications are a great all-in-one solution ensuring professional timing belt change. The kits contain the timing belt and a full set of mounting parts along with tensioners and idler/s. Also included: the corresponding water pump in MEYLE-ORIGINAL or MEYLE-HD quality, as it is highly recommended to have the water pump replaced along with remaining system components.
Most MEYLE repair kits come with a water pump featuring an SiC/SiC mechanical seals which offers a level of quality exceeding by far the standards typically found on the aftermarket. Leading car makers also rely on this type of sealing which is fitted in MEYLE-ORIGINAL water pumps. All water pumps included in the kits come with a 100,000-miles (160,934 kilometres) minimum performance guarantee – in addition to the respective guarantee period.
MEYLE workshop advice No. 1: To avoid repeated repairs, the MEYLE engineers recommend that the water pump be replaced along with the timing belt. The reason: both system components have the same mileage and amount of wear. Therefore, if only one component is replaced, the second is likely to require replacement shortly after.
MEYLE workshop advice No. 2: When replacing the water pump, the entire cooling system needs to be flushed thoroughly prior to refilling the system with new coolant. Adhere to the manufacturer's specifications at all times. This video tutorial provides further information on how to flush the cooling system: https://youtu.be/i0Hy3eTq5eY.
Download our press releases and press pictures from www.meyle.com or order in electronic file format.
Contact:
1. Public Relations von Hoyningen-Huene, Marc von Bandemer, phone: +49 40 416208-17, email: mvb@prvhh.de
2. MEYLE, Annika Fuchs, phone: +49 40 67506-519, email: annika.fuchs@meyle.com
Uniquely refined Eco-Drive EX1420-84A and EX1420-84E from CITIZEN - a duo just right for the discerning woman
Both refined and elegant, these ladies watches from CITIZEN are uniquely refined in appearance and appeal.
The simple white or black dial of the timepiece nicely complements the tasteful silver tones of the case and creative twisted band design, making this a timepiece that will adorn the wrist of the elegant diva out on the town.
The Eco-Drive powered timepieces come with a 12-month power reserve and low charge and overcharge prevention warning functions.
EX1420-84A EX1420-84E
Features:
Ladies
Caliber No.: B023
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Water Resistant: W/R
Case Size: 23mm
Glass: Crystal Glass
Clasp Type: Jewellery clasp with push button
Movement: Eco-Drive
Power Reserve: 1 year
Features 1 Eco-Drive (recharged by any light source, No need to change battery)
Features 2: Insufficient Charge Warning Function
Features 3: Overcharge Prevention Function
سيتيزن تقدم ثنائي إيكو درايفEX1420-84A و EX1420-84E الفريد للمرأة المتميزة
تتسم بالأناقة والفخامة، هاتان الساعتان النسائيتان من سيتيزن تتسمان بالجاذبية وفخامة الشكل.
تتكامل ميناء الساعة البسيطة باللون الأبيض أو الأسود بشكل لطيف مع درجات الفضي حسنة الذوق للعلبة وتصميم الحزام الإبداعي المجدول، ما يجعلها ساعة ستزين معصم الفاتنة الأنيقة في المدينة.
تعمل الساعة بتقنية إيكو درايف الخاصة بسيتيزن ويمكنها الاحتفاظ بالطاقة لمدة 12 شهر وتأتي بوظيفتيْ التنبيه بانخفاض الشحن والوقاية من الشحن الزائد.
EX1420-84A EX1420-84E
المواصفات:
نسائية:
رقم المعيار: B023
مادة العلبة: الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ
مادة الحزام: الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ
مقاومة تسرب المياه: ضد المياه
حجم العلبة: 23 مللم
الزجاج: زجاج الكريستال
نوع المشبك: مشبك جواهر بمكبس
آلية الحركة: إيكو درايف
احتياطي الطاقة: عام
السمات1: إيكو درايف (يعاد شحنها عن طريق أي مصدر للطاقة، لا حاجة لتبديل البطارية)
السمات2: وظيفة التحذير من عدم كفاية الشحن
السمات 3: وظيفة الوقاية من الشحن الزائد
United Arab Emirates shows stellar growth in RMB adoption
Special edition of SWIFT’s RMB Tracker for Sibos 2016 shows new frontiers for RMB internationalisation in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
Sibos - Geneva, 27 September 2016 – Data from SWIFT’s latest RMB Tracker shows exceptional growth in RMB adoption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessing a 210.8% growth in payments value of the currency since August 2014, albeit from a low base. More than 80% of the direct payments made between the UAE and China/Hong Kong in August 2016 were in CNY, representing one of the highest increases worldwide.
With Sibos taking place in Geneva this year, the special edition of the RMB Tracker takes the opportunity to look beyond long-established markets such as London to offer a snapshot of four other markets in EMEA, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UAE
Data within the report shows that the EMEA region is ranked as number two in RMB adoption after Asia-Pacific. Other key RMB highlights include:
- The RMB has retained its position as the number five world payments currency, representing 1.86% of global payments by value.
- France leads Eurozone countries in RMB payments by value, despite flat growth over the past three years. Close to 50% of France’s direct payments with China/Hong Kong were denominated in CNY in August 2016.
- The RMB is ranked number three in Switzerland for direct payments with China/Hong Kong after HKD and CHF. There has been 43.5% growth in RMB payments by value compared to November 2015, when the clearing centre was established.
- The euro continues to dominate the corridor for payments between Germany and China/Hong Kong with a share of 80.1%.
Alain Raes, Chief Executive, Asia Pacific & EMEA at SWIFT says: “RMB adoption in France, Switzerland and Germany is progressing slowly, while the UAE continues to show significant growth – we have seen impressive 44.6% increase in payments value since August 2015.”
“We expect this growth to continue in the UAE following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2015 for the set-up of an additional clearing centre in the Middle East. This will enable even more corporates operating in the region to access RMB products, open RMB accounts and use the currency to make payments to both onshore and offshore counterparts,” he added.
The UK remains the dominant offshore RMB clearing centre after Hong Kong, totalling 67.3% of all RMB direct payments made between Europe and China/Hong Kong in August 2016.
On 21 September 2016, the People’s Bank of China appointed Bank of China as the first yuan clearing bank in the United States. SWIFT’s August 2016 data shows that only 2.8% of all payments by value between US and China/Hong Kong are done in RMB while Europe, for example, reached 30.6%. The appointment of this new clearing centre will most probably strengthen its position on the RMB.
More than 200 delegates and exhibitors from the Arab region are taking part in Sibos this year to engage in discussions about the future of the banking and finance industry with global and regional experts and peers.
On a regional level, SWIFT is also organising this year the Business Forum UAE on 7 December 2016 under the theme: “Building for the future: regulation, innovation and the transformation of banking”. The event is an opportunity for the SWIFT community to come together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the UAE today. Keynote speeches and panel discussions will focus on recent developments in financial crime compliance, the impact of global regulations on the UAE, corporate banking and FinTech innovation.
الإمارات العربية المتحدة تسجّل نموا ممتازا في تبني عملة "آر إم بي" الصينية
النسخة الجديدة من أداة تتبع "آر إم بي" التي طورتها "سويفت" والخاصة بمؤتمر "سايبوس" Sibos 2016 تظهر آفاقاً جديدة لتدويل عُملة "آر إم بي" في أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا
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