Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung Honored with the Issigonis Trophy at the 2021 Autocar Awards

  

 

·      Autocar’s highest accolade and most prestigious and personal award is presented annually to the individual who has made the greatest contribution to the success of their company

·      Chairman Chung hailed by Autocar for transforming Hyundai Motor Group into one of the world’s greatest car makers, and being a leader in the fields of electrification and hydrogen

·      Advancement of hydrogen fuel cell technology and the launch of Genesis premium luxury brands established under Chairman’s leadership

Dubai, June 13, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung has today been honored with the Issigonis Trophy at the 2021 Autocar Awards ceremony.

 

Named in honor of legendary car designer Sir Alec Issigonis, the Trophy is Autocar's highest accolade. Each year it is presented to a stand-out individual within the global automotive industry, whom Autocar judges deem to have delivered an exceptional level of success.

 

In recognizing the visionary leadership of Chairman Chung on the presentation of the Issigonis Award, Autocar editor-in-chief Steve Cropley said: “In the last decade the Hyundai Motor Group has grown into one of the world’s leading car firms, and chairman Euisun Chung has been key to that transformation. We’re proud to award him this year’s Issigonis Trophy to recognise his achievements. The transformation made by the company is unmatched in the industry in recent years.

 

“While Hyundai and Kia were considered unexciting budget brands with limited market share just a decade ago, under Euisun Chung’s leadership they have made incredible progress, winning market share and customers with cars that are the match of any mainstream rival.

 

“The Hyundai Motor Group has expanded into performance cars with Hyundai’s N division and the premium market with the new Genesis brand, and become a true industry leader in both electric and hydrogen-powered cars. It is no longer trying to catch up to rivals: now other car firms are chasing it.”

 

On receiving the Issigonis Trophy, Chairman Chung commented: “It’s a true honor to receive this prestigious award today from Autocar and I must thank all my colleagues for their contribution in securing this accolade. Despite the dramatic upheaval of the global auto industry and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai Motor Group is spearheading a paradigm shift and what lies at the heart of our efforts is our single-minded focus on serving and empowering our customers. Through a considered approach, we will create more opportunities and oil the wheels of ‘progress for humanity’.”

 

Recent significant advances by the Hyundai Motor Group made under the Chairman’s tenure include the introduction of highly advanced electric vehicles: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6. Both use the Group’s new, dedicated EV platform, the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). In addition to the high-performance N brand of Hyundai Motor Company, the Group has also launched HTWO dedicated fuel cell brand, and the Genesis premium luxury brand.

 

Chairman Chung has led the transformation of the Group’s global perception by introducing revered design chiefs from within the industry, including Peter Schreyer and Luc Donckerwolke. Under Chairman Chung’s leadership, the Group has developed a design-led focus with products that appeal to the European consumer. Formal recognition of this successful strategy is evident in numerous design awards presented to Hyundai and Kia over recent years.

 

Chairman Chung held the position of President of Kia from 2005 to 2009 before becoming Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Hyundai Motor Group, with responsibility for diverse affiliate companies in the automotive, steel and construction industries, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. His leadership has been recognized with numerous industry accolades, including ‘Top 200 next generation leaders’ by World Economic Forum and ‘Most Influential Korean Leaders: Global Business’ by Fortune Korea.

 

ETIHAD GUEST PARTNERS WITH AIR ARABIA’S AIRREWARDS TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

 

· Etihad Guest Miles can now be redeemed for Air Arabia flights, meals and baggage

· Convert AirRewards to Etihad Guest Miles for flights, Miles on the Go, car rentals, hotels and spend in the Etihad Guest Reward Shop

 

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has partnered with Air Arabia’s loyalty programme AirRewards, to allow members of both schemes to benefit from reciprocal points and miles transfers. These could be spent on flights with Etihad and Air Arabia, holidays, shopping and more.

 

Kim Hardaker, Head of Loyalty & Partnerships, Etihad Airways, said: “This partnership will provide both Etihad Guest and AirRewards with the opportunity to significantly broaden the travel reach, rewards and programme benefits for our respective members. The collaboration is designed to both engage with new customers, while further improving the benefits for our existing loyalty members.”

 

When transferring miles, Etihad Guest members will now receive 1 AirReward Point for every 2 Etihad Guest Miles. AirRewards can be transferred to Etihad Guest Miles at the conversion rate of 2 AirRewards Points for every 1 Etihad Guest Mile.

 

In response to the pandemic, both airline’s loyalty programmes have implemented initiatives to protect member benefits and further engage with their loyal communities. Etihad Guest ensured that no member had their status downgraded by gifting monthly bonus Tier Miles, offering double Tier Miles promotions, reinstating expired miles and removing the GuestSeat change fee.

 

Both airlines have demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest standards of health and wellbeing across the entire guest journey. Last year, Etihad unveiled its Etihad Wellness programme featuring Wellness Ambassadors available to reassure guests at every stage of the journey. The airline was the first airline in the world to require 100% of passengers to provide a negative PCR test result before departure, and then retesting on arrival. Etihad also offers free Covid wellness insurance for all guests travelling on its network globally.

 

Air Arabia was amongst the first airlines to fully upgrade its customer experience in accordance with all international guidelines to fully safeguard the safety and wellbeing of its passengers at every step of their travel journey. Additionally, Air Arabia offers complimentary COVID-19 insurance cover with every ticket booked.

 

Air Arabia was launched in October 2003 as the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East & North Africa. The airline established a number of joint ventures and currently has five international bases in the UAE, Egypt and Morocco. In 2020, Etihad Airways announced its codeshare with the capital’s first low-cost carrier, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

To benefit from this partnership, customers should visit their Etihad Guest or AirRewards account online to link their accounts and easily transfer Points and Miles between the two.

توفير مزايا حصرية عبر إبرام شراكة بين برنامجي الولاء ضيف الاتحاد وAirRewards

 

• إمكانية استخدام أميال ضيف الاتحاد لشراء تذاكر العربية للطيران والوجبات والوزن الزائد
• إمكانية تحويل أميال " AirRewards" إلى أميال ضيف الاتحاد واستخدامها في تأجير السيارات والفنادق ومتاجر مكافآت ضيف الاتحاد

 

 أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أعلن برنامج ضيف الاتحاد، برنامج الولاء التابع للاتحاد للطيران والحائز على جوائز متنوعة، عن إبرام شراكة مع برنامج الولاء AirRewards التابع للعربية للطيران، بما يتيح لأعضاء كلا البرنامجين الاستفادة من تبادل النقاط والأميال وإنفاقها في شراء تذاكر الطيران على متن رحلات الاتحاد للطيران والعربية للطيران والعطلات والتسوق وغيرها.

 

وبهذه المناسبة، أفادت كيم هارداكار، رئيسة برنامج الولاء والشراكة في الاتحاد للطيران قائلاً: "بفضل هذه الشراكة، سيحظى أعضاء برنامج ضيف الاتحاد و AirRewards بفرصة كبيرة لتعزيز خيارات السفر والمزايا التي يقدمها برنامجا المكافآت. ويهدف هذا التعاون إلى استقطاب أعضاء جدد وتعزيز المزايا التي يحصل عليها الأعضاء الحاليون."

 

وعند تحويل الأميال، سيحصل أعضاء برنامج ضيف الاتحاد على نقطة واحدة من برنامج AirRewards عن كل ميلين (2) من أميال ضيف الاتحاد. كما يمكن أيضاً تحويل AirRewards إلى أميال ضيف الاتحاد بواقع نقطتين (2) من نقاط AirRewards لكل ميل من أميال ضيف الاتحاد.

 

واستجابة لجائحة كورونا، أطلق كلا البرنامجين العديد من المبادرات للحفاظ على مزايا الأعضاء وتعزيز تفاعلهم مع المجتمع المحلي، حيث عمل برنامج ضيف الاتحاد على التأكد من عدم خفض فئة أي عضو من أعضاء البرنامج وذلك عبر توفير أميال فئات إضافية شهرية وتقديم ضعف عروض ترويجية لمضاعفة أميال الفئات وإعادة الأميال منتهية الصلاحية وإزالة رسوم تغيير GuestSeat.

 

وأظهرت كلا الشركتين التزاماً قوياً تجاه توفير أعلى معايير الصحة والسلامة على امتداد رحلة الضيف. وفي العام الماضي، كشفت الاتحاد للطيران عن برنامج سفراء الاتحاد للصحة والسلامة الذي يهدف إلى توفير الطمأنينة وراحة البال للضيوف أثناء الرحلة. وكانت الاتحاد للطيران أول شركة طيران في العالم تطلب من جميع المسافرين إبراز فحص كورونا سلبي قبل الإقلاع وإعادة الفحص بعد الوصول. كما وفّرت الاتحاد للطيران تأميناً مجانياً ضد كوفيد 19 لجميع الضيوف المسافرين على متن رحلاتها عبر شبكة وجهاتها العالمية.

 

وعلاوة على ذلك، كانت العربية للطيران أول شركة طيران تقوم بترقية تجربة المتعاملين وفق كافة المعايير الدولية للحفاظ على صحة وسلامة المسافرين في مختلف مراحل الرحلة، كما توفر العربية للطيران تأميناً مجانياً ضد كوفيد 19 على كل تذكرة يتم حجزها.

 

وتجدر الإشارة إلى إطلاق شركة العربية للطيران في شهر أكتوبر 2003 كأول شركة طيران اقتصادي على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. وقامت الشركة بتأسيس العديد من المشروعات المشتركة وتمتلك حالياً خمس محطات دولية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومصر والمغرب. وفي عام 2020، أعلنت الاتحاد للطيران عن اتفاقية للشراكة بالرمز مع العربية للطيران أبوظبي، أول شركة طيران اقتصادي في العاصمة أبوظبي.

 

وللاستفادة من الشراكة، يرجى من الأعضاء الدخول على حسابهم على ضيف الاتحاد أو AirRewards وربط الحسابين لتسهيل عملية تحاول النقاط والأميال بين الحسابين.

 

AUC PROFESSOR STARTUP WINS JICA NINJA BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

June 9, 2021, Cairo – NANO-Fib-TECH, the startup company of Wael Mamdouh, associate professor of nanotechnology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), was selected as one of the winners of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Next Innovation with Japan (NINJA) Business Plan Competition. JICA launched this competition in July 2020 for businesses emerging during the COVID-19 outbreak to discover innovative business models and technologies that do not only provide prescriptive solutions to the current pandemic but also respond to the expected radical changes in the post-pandemic socio-economic reality. NANO-Fib-TECH is a newly established science-based (LLC) company that focuses on developing nanotechnology-based solutions for disinfectants and antimicrobial materials in different biomedical, healthcare, food, and industrial fields.

"I feel overwhelmed and excited to win such a reputable competition through my startup company," Mamdouh said. "JICA is a well-known organization focusing on assisting governments in their development projects. NINJA is the first funding call directed to the private sector. Moreover, participating with our innovation and discussing it with the Japanese side was very exciting. Winning this competition is another proof of our ability to compete at the national and international levels."

The unique edge of NANO-Fib-TECH is the ability to produce eco-friendly disinfectants and hand gel sanitizers (in liquid, gels, and powder forms) without using any alcohol or harsh chemicals, which are some of the main causes of health issues. NANO-Fib-TECH disinfectant solutions exhibit unique properties to fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses compared to conventional disinfectants.

Mamdouh emphasized that the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year brought with it increased exposure to the conventional disinfectant. Therefore, he said, the world is looking for alternative disinfectant solutions with minimum harmful side effects. 

"Interestingly, we had started initial testing against COVID-19 and we got very promising results, and we are aiming at moving forward with our innovation," he added. 

The greatest advantage of NANO-Fib-TECH antimicrobial materials is that the materials can be made in any form: liquid sprays, creams, hand gel sanitizers, and powders. Thus, our materials can be added to food, beverages, animal feed, fertilizers, cosmetics, agriculture sprays, prebiotics, textile, sport ware, and more.

"The applications are endless," Mamdouh noted.

JICA will provide support for each selected startup with $30,000 to cover the costs for Proof of Concept/pilot studies associated with their innovation. This fund will help the company in fine-tuning materials and preparing more formulas, as well as running more tests on materials to be more powerful in fight-resistant bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

"By the end of this funding, we will certainly be in a much better situation that is closer to the industrial stage and hopefully we will start the registration of our products at the Egyptian Ministry of Health," Mamdouh said. "We will be very happy to give back to the community a product that is safe and eco-friendly, with no side effects on us, and more importantly is powerful against microbes. NANO-Fib-TECH is the future of hygiene." 

HTC VIVE Takes Business to the Next Level with VIVE Focus 3 Announcement in MEA

Powerful VR headsets, software, platform and services geared to enterprise 

Highlights:

• - HTC VIVE Focus 3: a new era for business VR. Powerful and versatile All-in-One
• - 5K resolution, 120 degree field of view, and real RGB sub-pixels in both headsets
• - VIVE Business: a range of new tools designed specifically for businesses of all sizes

DUBAI, UAE, 13^TH June, 2021 – HTC VIVE, the global leader in premium virtual reality (VR), today set a new benchmark for business VR, bringing 5K resolution and a 120-degree field of view as standard to the new VR headsets announced.

“VIVE Focus 3 heralds a new era of business VR - crafted for stunning visuals while also being durable and lightweight, with superior comfort and ease of use. Our new VIVE Business solutions make it easier than ever for an organisation to use VR, so whether it's a small start-up or a multinational, everyone can benefit from the transformative potential of VR.”- Graham wheeler, General manager, HTC

VIVE Focus 3 – A New Era for Business VR

The new All-In-One VIVE Focus 3 is the ultimate solution for business VR, combining outstanding visuals with a smarter ergonomic design, superior audio and next level inside-out tracking and controllers.

VIVE Focus 3 has 5K resolution with class-leading dual 2.5K displays, a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and an ultra-wide 120-degree field of view, for exceptional immersion. The fast-switching display panel uses real RGB subpixels, practically eliminating the screen door effect. The new visuals mean fine details like writing and overall fidelity are dramatically clearer, allowing for software design and user interaction to be more natural.

VIVE Focus 3 delivers superior comfort, with a new strap design, balanced weight distribution, and an intelligently designed curved battery pack which is swappable. VIVE Focus 3’s battery pack can be changed in seconds, allowing you to keep going on a non-stop day. Quick charge gives you 50% battery from just 30 minutes of charging, and an L.E.D indicator lets you know how much power you have left.

Durable and lightweight, the magnesium alloy frame of VIVE Focus 3 is 20% lighter and 500% stronger than traditional plastics. VIVE Focus 3 has a wide range and fine-adjustable Inter Pupillary Distance range, as well as a quick-release button and easily removable magnetic front and rear face gaskets - so it’s quick and effortless to swap in replacements or clean them - especially important on days when there are lots of different users. 

VIVE Focus 3 has new open-back speakers featuring a pair of dual drivers, delivering immersive and true-to-life audio. They are contact-free which means users can still maintain environmental awareness while staying immersed in VR. For peace of mind in VR meetings, a special audio privacy setting dramatically reduces the risk of sound being overheard by people nearby. 

VIVE Focus 3 uses an AI powered inside-out tracking algorithm for precise tracking, with privacy at the forefront as all tracking data is stored in an encrypted format on the headset. The redesigned controllers are easy and intuitive to use - one of the lightest 6dof controllers on the market that last for 15 hours on a single charge. Hand tracking support will be released in the future. 

VIVE Focus 3 is powered by the premium-quality Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform which unlocks staggering performance improvements including twice the CPU and GPU performance and 11x the AI processing compared to its predecessor which powers the original VIVE Focus.

The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform is combined with a copper heat pipe and cooling fan, so that it’s always cool under pressure. Featuring the all-new VIVE Reality System 2.0 which delivers a more streamlined and professional environment, VIVE Focus 3 will be on sale from first week of july, for AED 5590 (includes 24 month VIVE Business Warranty and Services, excludes VAT). Read more about the VIVE Focus 3 here: vive.com/vive-focus3

VIVE Business

VIVE Business is a complete suite of software and services, supporting the needs of businesses looking to get the best out of XR. No matter the organisation’s size, VIVE Business is scalable and secure, making life easier for deployment, maintenance, remote support, training needs, and much more. 

The VIVE Business Device Management System is a simple and intuitive MDM and is ISO certified, allowing IT to quickly and easily see the status of each VIVE Focus 3 on the network, remotely install new business apps, update software, and more. VIVE Focus 3 is designed to work with Android Enterprise MDM, so it can also slot into pre-existing MDM solutions already active in your environment. 

Building on the success of the consumer VIVEPORT store, the VIVE Business AppStore is a curated collection of apps and tools, covering diverse areas like training, communication, visualisation, and more. It’s simple to pick an app off-the-shelf, or even get in touch with the creator to tailor it for specific needs. 

VIVE Business Training is perfect to support training sessions of any size. The training leader can observe the progress of each trainee, via an Android device, highlighting the next steps needed and talking the trainee through it, even in a class size of hundreds. VIVE Business Streaming supports connecting VIVE Focus 3 to a PC via a cable, with fully wireless streaming support coming in the future. VIVE Business will see new tools and features added in the future, delivering a continuously updated powerful suite of business solutions. 

VIVE gives control back to businesses. Organisations can choose to take up VIVE Business services, or they can simply pay a one-off cost for VIVE Focus 3 and integrate it into their existing setup, with no recurring fees and the ability to use their hardware as they choose to.

VIVE Sync

Meet in VR with realistic avatars to discuss business, host presentations, examine 3D models, teach a class, and more with VIVE Sync. Originally built as an internal communications tool to support collaboration on product design, VIVE Sync was launched in Beta in June 2020. Now, having been used in almost 100 countries around the world, VIVE Sync is launching in Pro and Enterprise versions, offering different new environments, tools, and ways to interact. Bring everyday files into VR, from Microsoft PowerPoint presentations through to 3D formats. VIVE Sync is perfect for groups of up to 30 people, and for larger groups, VIVE’s XR Suite offers a range of different scenarios. Read more about VIVE XR Suite here: enterprise.vive.com/solutions/xr-suite.

منتجع باب الشمس الصحراوي يبدع هذا الموسم بعرض المذهل لعطلة إنفنيتي

 

عطلة إقامة غامرة بكل ما يمكن تمنيه

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، مايو 2021 - جدد حيويتك هذا الموسم في ملاذك الصحراوي الخاص، لتتمكن من التغلب على حر الصيف وأنت في قمة الرفاهية. أعد إحياء حواسك مع عروض منتجع باب الشمس الصحراوي في تجربة خيالية مليئة بالتجارب الجديدة التي ستجدد علاقتك بالطبيعة دون الإثقال على حسابك البنكي.

بدءاً من 16 مايو، سيكون منتجع باب الشمس الصحراوي هو الوجهة المحلية المفضلة لكل سكان الإمارات العربية المتحدة ورحالة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي الباحثين عن الهروب من صخب ورتابة الحياة اليومية. منتجع يتميز بكثبانه الرملية الإنسيابية ومواقعه المغرقة بأشعة الشمس، ستجد أنت وأحبائك الملاذ منها داخل المساكن ذات الطابع البدوي التقليدي، بغرفها النابضة بالحياة والمجهزة بعناية. ومنها ستنبع كل تنقلات الضيوف في أرجاء المنتجع. فعلى مسبح إنفنيتي، يجد الضيوف أنفسهم مسترخين متلذذين بوجبات الغذاء الشهية التي يختارونها حسب أذواقهم من قائمة طعام خاصة بزوار المسبح، كما لن يكتفوا من المشروبات التي ستقدم لهم باستمرار.

لتنتقل الاحتفالات بعدها إلى لاونج السراب الراقي، حيث تكتمل التجربة الساحرة بإطلالة طبيعية خلابة بصحبة مشروبات الغروب. وحين يحل الليل، يأتي موعد العشاء على ضوء النجوم  في مطعم الحظيرة الصحراوي البديع، حيث تقدم للضيوف مختلف أصناف الأطايب والطبخات الهانئة، أمام عرض ثقافي ترفيهي على خشبة مسرح الحظيرة، لتستمر المتعة طوال ساعات الليل. 

ملخص عطلة إقامة إنفنيتي الصيفية 

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الأماكن المتضمنة والمشتملات:

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