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Inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY Summit Powered By FII Institute To Take Place In Hong Kong On 7 & 8 December

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FII PRIORITY Hong Kong Summit, held in partnership with the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and HKEX, will convene business and finance leaders from around the world

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HE Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, will introduce the inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY Summit in Hong Kong next week. 

Welcoming the FII Institute to Hong Kong will be John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary; Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; and Laura Cha, Chairman of HKEX. John Lee will deliver a special address to delegates.

The FII Institute is a global data-driven non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: to make a positive ‘impact on humanity’. The institute’s PRIORITY programme spans summits, initiatives and reports supported by its members and strategic partners, with the aim of tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.

HE Yasir Al-Rumayyan will be joined by HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States, and HE Khalid A. Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment.

Kicking off the two-day global summit will be a ‘Board of Changemakers’, the set piece of the event at HKEX Connect Hall starting on December 7th. HKEX Chairman Laura Cha, Hang Lung Capital’s founder Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Schneider Electric Jean-Pascale Tricoire, Founder and Chairman of ACWA Power Mohammad A Abunayyan, President of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Tony Chan, Richard Li Chairman of Pacific Century Group, and Kevin Sneader, President, Asia Pacific, Goldman Sachs will discuss global economic and strategic issues during the board’s 45-minute session. 

Other speakers at the summit will include Hopu Capital’s chairman Fang Fenglei, GGV Capital Asia Managing Partner Jixun Foo, and co-chairman and co-chief investment officer of Hong Kong-listed Value Partners Group Cheah Cheng Hye, Lawrence Moloney, Lead AI Advocate, Google, Patrick Motseppe, Executive Chairman, Africa Rainbow Minerals, and Joshua Fink, founder Luma Group.

Over 1,000 business and finance leaders are expected to attend the summit.

Richard Attias, chief executive of the FII Institute:  “Hong Kong has a hugely important role as a global business hub and a place for investors to connect. With our partners, the Hong Kong Government Special Administrative Region and HKEX, we are honoured to bring our inaugural Asia summit and movement to this great city. Our purpose at FII Institute is to tackle some of humanity’s biggest challenges, such as economic growth, prosperity, and financing the energy transition by convening leaders for top-level constructive dialogue. Our deliberations over the 7th and 8th of December will be focused sharply on important global issues, and we look forward to working with our friends and colleagues from across Asia for a better future for all.” 

The summit will continue conversations at FII7 in Riyadh this past October under the theme ‘The New Compass’, seeking workable solutions to unlocking ESG flows to the Global South, driving global alignment on AI regulation, and investment for more equitable access to education and healthcare. 

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Other topics to be discussed at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Hong Kong include how innovators can act to resolve citizen concerns at a global level, the role of the Global South in driving economic growth, the new Asia, the ‘hyper-tech century’, AI and Web4 improving life for all, where next for BRICS, human-centred macro-finance, Asia supply chains, COP28 and climate tech.

About FII Institute

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation driven by data with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global and inclusive, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions in four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.

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Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO) Enters European Market as Exclusive Strategic Advisor to MLS Leader in Romania

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UCO Leverages Its Expertise to Further MLS Leader’s Mission to Grow the MLS Concept and Enhance the Real Estate Industry for Professionals and Consumers

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UCO, a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, a leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the U.S. and the fastest-growing in the world, has announced an agreement with MLS Leader to be its exclusive MLS strategic advisor in Romania. By sharing its expertise and experience, UCO will advance MLS Leader’s vision of being the leading MLS in the Romanian real estate marketplace.

MLS Leader has worked closely with the communities of real estate brokers and agents for more than a decade, continuously taking on the role of education and regulation, to build a transparent real estate market in the interest of real estate professionals, clients, and the general public. Being the source of information about properties and real estate transactions in Romania, MLS Leader’s mission is to provide real estate professionals a way to excel in their profession and offer valuable services at every step of their activities.

Through UCO, Stellar MLS brings its strategic experience in the MLS global realm to augment MLS Leader’s operational and technological expertise and will advise MLS Leader to enhance its innovative platform and services while building its membership of professionals within the real estate community of the European Union’s sixth most populous country.

“We’re proud to collaborate with MLS Leader on this important vision to promote a more transparent and efficient real estate market in Romania and beyond,” said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS and UCO. “Our team is focused on the MLS and supporting real estate professionals in Europe and across the globe.”

“As the pioneering MLS service in Europe, founded in 2007, MLS Leader (powered by Flexmls) has built a system that empowers real estate companies to successfully implement the MLS and exclusive representation model in a market beyond North America,” said Sorin Udrea, Founder and General Manager of MLS Leader.

“We are widely regarded as the most trusted source of market data in Romania, supporting agents with essential tools like CMA, market statistics, and client portals for buyer representation. With UCO as our strategic advisor, we are excited to accelerate our efforts toward establishing MLS Leader as the premier marketplace for real estate professionals specializing in exclusive representation in Romania.”

Cowen emphasized the expertise and dedication of UCO’s team of globally recognized business leaders, which includes Marion Weiler, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Technology and Innovation, in reaching this important milestone.

UCO has been actively engaged in global forums in France and Germany to support a forward-thinking approach to transforming the real estate industry. In October, UCO is a title partner of the International MLS Forum in Milan, where representatives of 45+ global markets will meet to understand and develop the MLS concept to bring about trust and transparency. UCO’s presence is supported through its partnerships with CEPI, the European Association of Real Estate Professions, and FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation. 

About UCO
With a mission to support real estate professionals across the globe, UCO offers expertise including but not limited to market entry, MLS development, and cross-border transactions. This expertise stems from a management team with over 100 years of combined experience in the real estate industry, including globally recognized business leaders who have worked with world-class organizations, and international professionals with 40 years of collective global experience, many of whom are fluent in multiple languages. By collaborating with global organizations like CEPI and FIABCI, UCO delivers tailored solutions to help real estate markets thrive globally, with an emphasis on trust, transparency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Whether you are enhancing existing operations or building new ones from the ground up, UCO is committed to helping real estate markets thrive – UCO specializes in meeting clients’ unique needs, wherever they may be in their MLS journey.

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About MLS Leader (Powered by Flexmls)
Founded in 2007, MLS Leader is the first genuine multiple listing service in Europe, offering real estate professionals in Romania advanced tools to enhance market transparency and efficiency. MLS Leader’s mission is to empower real estate agents and appraisers with the resources to excel in their work and provide valuable services at every stage. By promoting the exclusive representation model, MLS Leader offers a robust platform that includes tools and information needed for successful real estate agency management, along with access to reliable market data, competitive analysis (CMA), and advanced client communication systems.

UCO Media Contact: Caryn McBride
Co-Communications
[email protected]

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ADQ Appoints Modon as Master Developer for Ras El Hekma Megaproject in Egypt

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In the presence of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

  • The event marked the signing of several significant agreements aimed at driving the development of the new destination

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, appointed Modon Holding PSC as the master developer for the Ras El Hekma megaproject.

In addition to being master developer for the entire development spanning 170 million square metres, Modon Holding will undertake the responsibility of the developer role for the first phase of the envisaged city consisting of 50 million square metres.

The remaining 120 million square metres, which are part of the master plan presented by Modon Holding, will be developed in partnership with prominent developers from Egypt, the UAE, and the international community under the oversight of the recently established ADQ subsidiary Ras El Hekma Urban Development Project Company and Modon Holding.

This iconic project represents a major milestone for Modon Holding by significantly increasing its land under development outside the UAE. Ras El Hekma is located around 350 kilometres northwest of Cairo and envisioned as a fully functional, smart, sustainable, and inclusive urban community situated against the scenic coastline.

The project is expected to become a powerful economic engine, with cumulative investments anticipated to reach US$110 billion by 2045, an annual GDP contribution of around US$25 billion, and approximately 750,000 jobs to be created, both directly and indirectly.

Upon completion, the development will be home to two million people and feature more than 40 kilometres of green spines, set to make Ras El Hekma the greenest megaproject in the region.

As a result of Ras El Hekma’s location within a four-hour flight for over 400 million outbound tourists, the establishment of tourism infrastructure will be a priority during the first phases of the development, encompassing an international airport as well as high-speed rail connectivity. The masterplan also includes residential areas, office spaces, hospitality venues, retail, leisure, and recreation facilities.

Ras El Hekma will have an international marina and a special free zone. Additionally, Modon Holding will look to develop infrastructure to support a range of high-growth industries, including business services, financial services, light manufacturing, and technology.

His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of Modon Holding, said, “Ras El Hekma is destined to become a regional crown jewel in a country already famed for its rich and diverse attractions. Modon Holding is proud to bring this 170-million-square-metre visionary megaproject to life, leveraging our expertise and innovative approach. With our partners, we are poised to transform Ras El Hekma into a dynamic economic powerhouse and a global model for urban development.”

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADQ, said, “As a project of unprecedented scale and impact, Ras El Hekma will be a catalyst for the development of Egypt’s economy by offering opportunities for businesses and stimulate tourism. Modon Holding brings a wealth of expertise in master planning and will pioneer state-of-the-art, innovative solutions, creating a destination that will deliver long-term value for Egypt and its people.”

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Bill O’Regan, Group CEO of Modon Holding, said, “The Ras El Hekma destination is one of the Group’s most significant investment and development projects outside the UAE. The project provides an incredible development pipeline, and Modon Holding looks forward to delivering a destination that will be an exceptional experience for visitors and residents alike.”

During the ceremony, Modon Holding PSC engaged with the initial major partners to join in the development of the Ras El Hekma megaproject on Egypt’s stunning Mediterranean coast.

Ras El Hekma is set to become a leading urban and tourist hub, boasting a wide array of attractions and amenities. Modon Holding aims to harness its large-scale development expertise, collaborating with local, regional, and global partners to bring this visionary destination masterplan to life.

These collaborative efforts, combined with a focus on diverse entertainment, sports, cultural events, and top-tier community management, will position Ras El Hekma as a premier Mediterranean destination.

While the immediate focus is on tourism and hospitality, Modon’s long-term vision for the 170-square-metre site also includes business services, financial services, light manufacturing, and technology.

Modon Engages First Batch of Investors and Partners in Landmark Ceremony

On 4th October, in a momentous ceremony attended by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Modon proudly initiated the engagement of its first group of investors and partners.

The event marked the signing of several significant agreements aimed at driving the development of the new destination:

– A framework agreement with Orascom Construction, designating them as one of the primary contractors for the initial phase of the project.

– A memorandum of understanding with Elsewedy Electric to explore opportunities for supplying building materials and collaborating on industrial parks, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance.

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– A memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Airports to collaborate in airport strategic planning, design, development, and operational support.

– A memorandum of understanding with TAQA to explore cooperation opportunities in relation to the development, financing, and operation of greenfield utilities infrastructure projects, water desalination projects, electricity transmission and distribution projects and wastewater projects.

– A memorandum of understanding with Valderrama for the development and operation of golf communities.

– A memorandum of understanding with e& Egypt to facilitate the design and implementation of smart city infrastructure, including digital connectivity, fiber networks, and 5G; smart building technologies and IoT-enabled solutions for residential and commercial properties; city-wide data collection, monitoring, and analytics systems; smart utilities, encompassing automated energy management, water, and waste systems; smart transportation systems; and any other mutually agreed smart city services.

– A memorandum of understanding with Candy International aims to explore luxury real estate development opportunities, leveraging Candy’s extensive international reach.

– A memorandum of understanding with Montage International for the development and management of luxury hotels in Ras El Hekma.

– A memorandum of understanding with Accor and Ennismore to operate hotels and resorts in Ras El Hekma.

– Finally, a memorandum of understanding with Burjeel Holding to develop multi-specialty healthcare facilities, implement innovative healthcare solutions, provide medical training programmes, and collaborate on public health initiatives and community wellness programmes.

These strategic partnerships underscore Modon’s commitment to creating a world-class destination, fostering innovation, and enhancing the quality of life for Ras El Hekma’s future residents.

His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, said, “Ras El Hekma represents a visionary and multifaceted endeavour that promises to make a substantial contribution to the Egyptian economy. Crafting a masterplan of such scale demands specialised expertise and capabilities across diverse industries, which can only be realised through robust strategic partnerships. We look forward to working with our partners present and future in harnessing the full potential of this extraordinary location.”

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Bill O’Regan, said, “Ras El Hekma is an extraordinarily ambitious and complex project that will significantly contribute to the Egyptian economy through various stages of planning, design, and construction, ultimately bringing this new destination to life. Developing and delivering a masterplan of this magnitude requires sector-specific expertise and capabilities across a wide range of industries and is achievable only through strong strategic partnerships.”

About ADQ
Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and transport and logistics, amongst others. As a strategic partner to the Government of Abu Dhabi, ADQ is committed to accelerating the transformation of the Emirate into a globally competitive and knowledge-based economy. 

For more information, visit adq.ae or write to [email protected]. You can also follow ADQ on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

About Modon Holding
Modon develops vibrant communities, unique hospitality and lifestyle experiences, and world-class sports facilities. Based in Abu Dhabi, Modon Holding is a Private Joint Stock company listed on the ADX Growth Market with the shareholding of ADQ and the IHC Group being our majority shareholders. Through a diversified business portfolio in the UAE, we are engaged in strategic investment and innovation on an unrivalled scale, shaping future smart living. Our goal is to deliver long-term, sustainable value, laying the foundations for intelligent, connected living.

Ras El-Hekma Urban Development Project Company
A wholly owned subsidiary of ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, Ras El Hikma Urban Development Project Company S.A.E. (RED) is mandated to oversee the execution of the Ras El Hekma project, a 170 million square meter visionary megacity located on Egypt’s north coast. Established in March 2024 and based in Egypt, RED holds the ownership rights of the Ras El-Hekma as well as responsibility for the implementation of the multi-phase project together with its partners, which include Modon Holding as the master developer.

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PRC at 75 : People’s Daily releases a documentary-The Train to the Future

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BEIJING, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — October 1, 2024, marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The People’s Daily released a documentary that  tells how, over the past 75 years, the country has embarked on an arduous journey of national development and modernization, transforming itself from a struggling agrarian nation into the world’s second-largest economy. China has made strides in not only enhancing the well-being of its people but also delivering benefits to the rest of the world through its own development. This video demonstrates how China’s development promotes the cause of human peace and development, and how it contributes to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

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