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Hill+Knowlton Strategies Elevates Emily Yin to Head of Business Development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

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4 years ago

July 20, 2020

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Greater China (“H+K”) recently announced its decision to elevate Emily Yin to Senior Vice President of Greater China and Head of Business Development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Emily will lead the Guangzhou and Shenzhen offices and closely collaborate with the Hong Kong office to drive H+K’s business expansion in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“the Greater Bay Area”).

Statistics from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council show that the Greater Bay Area’s GDP for 2019 exceeded USD 1.6 trillion, and its economic aggregate is comparable to that of the New York Bay Area, ranking it 12th among world economies. Since the establishment of its Shenzhen office at the end of 2017, H+K has been optimistic about the Greater Bay Area’s development potential. With the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou offices operating as the company’s fulcrum and the support of Emily’s brand strategy consulting, B2B communication, and crisis management teams back in Beijing, H+K hopes Emily can give capitalize on her new role, creating synergies to drive H+K’s overall business development in the Greater Bay Area.

H+K established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong as early as 1962. Currently, the Hong Kong office provides financial communication and corporate communication services for more than 40 listed companies in Hong Kong. In 2007, H+K established the Guangzhou Office. At present, it engages extensively in the real estate sector of South China, incorporating the local characteristics into its business. The office now provides services for Agile Property, Midea Real Estate, Huafa Group, Yuexiu Property, Helenbergh (China), Huijing Holdings, and other well-known real estate groups. At the end of 2017, H+K established its Shenzhen office with the primary mission to help Chinese companies build the international influence of their brands. The Shenzhen Office’s clients include many leading companies in the fields of technology, fintech, and healthcare.

QC Liang, President and CEO of H+K Greater China, stated, “H+K is fully confident that the Greater Bay Area boasts great opportunities and possesses brilliant prospects. Relying on the strengths and advantages of our offices in the three regions, and under the leadership of Emily Yin, H+K will accelerate business expansion in the Greater Bay Area and assist more Chinese companies in enhancing their brand influence both at home and abroad.”

Having worked at H+K for over 12 years, Emily has accumulated rich experience in brand strategy consulting, corporate communication, B2G/B2B communication, and crisis management. As the founder and head of H+K’s “Synergy platform for the transformation and brand building of Chinese enterprises,” Emily leads a 40-member team to provide whole-process consulting services. These services include brand strategy, brand management, integrated communication, and evaluation for numerous companies in the sectors of real estate, energy, manufacturing and technology, among others. Approximately 30 of Emily’s clients are real estate companies. Emily also has impressive experience in crisis management. As a crisis management expert for the Guangdong Real Estate Association, she has tackled hundreds of crises in the real estate, technology, healthcare, new energy, manufacturing, automotive, and aviation industries, and led dozens of training sessions for domestic companies on crisis management, media spokesperson skills, and brand impact.

Regarding her latest promotion, Emily said, “I am a ‘veteran’ who has worked at H+K for more than a decade. By assigning me to the Greater Bay Area, the company hopes to bring Beijing’s strengths in strategy consulting, which it has built up over the last 36 years, into a deep collaboration with our offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. In this way, we can jointly explore potential business opportunities in the real estate, finance, technology, healthcare, and other sectors in the Greater Bay Area to achieve faster growth.”

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

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China’s AIMA brand electric motorbike is now in Bangladesh

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November 23, 2024

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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.

In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.

Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.

AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.