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Vantage Foundation supports education activities of the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office in New Delhi in India

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SINGAPORE, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global imperative to improve access to and the quality of education continues to be paramount. In this regard, independent charity Vantage Foundation notes that India has made significant strides in its education system, with strong indicators pointing to the country’s notable efforts to enhance learning outcomes.

Notably, Vantage Foundation recognises the pivotal role played by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in facilitating India’s transition toward a digitally empowered society. UNESCO’s profound insights, showcased through the State of Education Report (SOER) published by the UNESCO New Delhi Office, serve as a testament to its commitment to driving positive educational reforms.

“UNESCO New Delhi produces our flagship report on the issues relating to the domain of education in India such as artificial intelligence in education, technical and vocational education, climate education etc.,” explains Joyce Poan, Programme Specialist and Chief of Sector for Education, UNESCO New Delhi. “We collaborated with Vantage on the topic of artificial intelligence and education. These reports are useful to policymakers because they provide updated information and ten concrete recommendations, specific to India.”

“The SOER was the result of meticulous research by experts and designed for practical application. As such, we can bear witness to its tangible effects in India today,” says Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation. “More importantly, its universal insights have the potential to transcend borders, offering far-reaching benefits that extend beyond India.”

Joyce also highlights the reports’ wide-ranging use cases. “Our reports serve as an essential compilation of best practices, going beyond merely informing policymakers. They also represent an important repository of knowledge on the chosen topic, aimed at educating teachers, students, and the public alike,” she explains.

When asked about the future updates to its knowledge base, Joyce explains, “This year, UNESCO New Delhi will prioritise cultural and arts education in India. Our upcoming report will spotlight best practices from different Indian states and strategies for enhancing cultural and arts education across the country.”

Through their collaborative efforts, Vantage Foundation and UNESCO New Delhi exemplify a shared dedication to nurturing educational excellence and societal progress. These initiatives are crafted to inspire the next generation to strive for greater accomplishments, both within India and on a global scale.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organisation launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK with the support of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team in 2023. For more information, please visit www.vantage.foundation

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The General Assembly of Siniora Food Industries Company approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to JD 4.2 million representing 15% of its paid-in capital, and stock dividends amounting to 2,147,059 shares

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AMMAN, Jordan, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In its ordinary and extraordinary meetings held on April 28, 2024, the general assembly of Siniora Food Industries Company approved the distribution of cash dividends amounting to JD 4.2 million to its shareholders, representing 15% of the company’s paid-in capital of JD 28 million. It also approved the distribution of 2,147,059 as stock dividends by capitalizing JD 2,147,059 from the balance of its returned earnings at year-end 2023.

Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Tarek Aggad commented that Siniora realized stable results in 2023 despite all the challenges faced by the company, including the war on our people in Gaza, the rise in bank interest rates, especially in Turkey, where the company operates a branch, in addition to the negative impact on the company’s results due to the application of International Accounting Standard #29 there. Aggad clarified that despite all these difficult circumstances witnessed by the region, which also included an increase in raw material costs and shipping expenses due to global events, the company achieved a net profit of JD 4.428 million in 2023 compared to JD 5.224 million in 2022. He added that the results attained in 2023 were supported by an increase of 10% year on year in the company’s sales, which amounted to JD 46.960 million in 2023 compared to JD133.628 million in 2022.

Aggad added that the company successfully issued bonds worth USD 80 million even under such exceptional circumstances, a testament to the company’s respected standing in the banking sector and strong financial and operational performance. Aggad stated that issuing bonds at a fixed interest rate of 7.75% for five years is a significant achievement for the company and will lead to reducing bank interest and improving the company’s results during the current year.

Aggad indicated that the company is in the final stages of increasing its capital cash by around JD 11 million, pending approval from the Securities Commission for its implementation, a move that will further the company’s ability to continue implementing its investment and expansion plans, especially in the construction of the company’s new factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

He added that the company continued its social responsibility initiatives by supporting the local community in all areas within which it operates, supporting various sectors including the medical, educational, and social sectors, and assisting our people in the Gaza Strip. Total investment in social responsibility in 2023 amounted to JD 455,000 compared to JD 366,000 in 2022.

Speaking about the company’s results, Siniora CEO Engineer Majdi Al-Sharif affirmed that Siniora maintained its sales level in the Jordanian and Palestinian markets despite all the conditions surrounding the region, which also included losing the company’s sales in the Gaza Strip during the last quarter of 2023. The company’s sales in the Gulf witnessed a significant growth of 12% and in the Turkish market by 30% due to inflation, which reflected on the company’s financial results for the past year.

He added that the company has launched the initial stages towards establishing its factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will be a paradigm shift for the company and will support the company’s sales in the Saudi market.

Siniora Food Industries is a publicly listed company on the Jordanian financial market, and the owner of the Siniora, Unium, Polonez, and Al-Masa brands, and is a subsidiary of the Arab Palestinian Investment Company – APIC.

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TerraPay Continues to Attract Top Industry Talent, Names Hassan Chatila as Vice President and Global Head of Network

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LONDON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TerraPay, a leading global money movement company, is excited to announce the appointment of Hassan Chatila as Vice President – Global Head of Network.

This key addition to TerraPay’s global network leadership also marks a critical step in the company’s ongoing strategy to simplify and streamline global money movement for businesses and individuals alike, underscoring its commitment to enhancing its network capabilities.

With over 20 years of experience in the cross-border payments, Hassan brings with him a rich legacy of leadership and innovation. Before joining TerraPay, he served as the Global Head of Western Union’s Account Payout Network, where he played a pivotal role in expanding and optimizing the network to support seamless global transactions. His impressive career portfolio also includes key leadership roles at Earthport and Temenos, where he led significant payments transformation initiatives and drove substantial growth.

In this new role at TerraPay, Hassan will lead the expansion and optimization of TerraPay’s global payout network. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the network’s capabilities, ensuring that TerraPay continues to offer its partners transparent and efficient payment solutions.

Welcoming Hassan to the team, TerraPay Founder and CEO, Ambar Sur, said, “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Hassan on board. As an industry expert, he comes with a highly reputable cross-border payment expertise and deep leadership experience. On TerraPay’s journey of growth, Hassan’s appointment is a critical step in furthering our network expansion goals. I look forward to working together and further deepen TerraPay’s position as a global money movement leader.”

Hassan Chatila, VP – Global Head of Network, TerraPay, commented on his new role, saying, “I am thrilled to join TerraPay at this pivotal time. Over the years, TerraPay has built an expansive global money movement network driven by the mission to build a borderless world of payments. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further develop our network capabilities, create new opportunities across markets and help TerraPay achieve its ambitious goals.”

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About TerraPay

TerraPay simplifies global money movement – by providing a single connection to the most expansive cross-border payments network regulated in 31 global markets and enabling payments to 144 receive countries, 210+ send countries, 7.5Bn+ bank accounts and 2.1Bn+ mobile wallets. TerraPay is on a mission to connect a borderless financial world, making moving money everywhere instant, reliable, transparent and fully compliant. TerraPay pushes the boundaries for global businesses – ranging from banks, fintechs and money-transfer operators to travel businesses, creator economy platforms and e-commerce marketplaces – while driving financial inclusion in even the most inaccessible markets. Founded in 2014, TerraPay is headquartered in London, with global offices in Bangalore, Dubai, Miami, Bogota, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Hague, Dakar, Joburg, Nairobi, Milan, Singapore and is expanding rapidly, having received funding from leading investors, including the IFC (the World Bank), Prime Ventures, Partech Africa and Visa.

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IRIS Business Services Introduces “IRIS Myeinvois” SaaS Platform for Seamless e-Invoice Compliance in Malaysia

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NAVI MUMBAI, India, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Business Services (BSE: 540735), a leading provider of innovative regulatory reporting software solutions, proudly announces the launch of ‘IRIS Myeinvois’, a cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline e-Invoice compliance for taxpayers in Malaysia.

As per the mandate set forth by Malaysia’s tax regulator, Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN), businesses are required to adopt electronic invoicing for tax compliance. In response to this regulatory requirement, IRIS Myeinvois offers a comprehensive solution that empowers businesses to achieve e-Invoice compliance effortlessly.

The hallmark feature of IRIS Myeinvois is its capability to seamlessly transform data from diverse source systems into the prescribed format for e-Invoice generation. This functionality not only simplifies the compliance process but also enhances efficiency by eliminating manual data entry errors.

Furthermore, IRIS Myeinvois provides users with flexible connectivity options, including API integration, file-based SFTP integration, manual file uploads, and direct manual entries via the intuitive portal interface. This versatility ensures that businesses of all sizes and technological capabilities can easily leverage the platform to meet their e-Invoice compliance obligations.

In addition to its core functionality, IRIS Myeinvois offers a range of value-added features to enhance user experience and maximize productivity. Customizable invoice templates enable businesses to tailor their invoices according to their branding and specific requirements. Real-time alerts ensure timely notifications for important events and deadlines, enabling proactive compliance management. Moreover, robust analytics capabilities provide valuable insights into invoicing trends and patterns, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions.

“We are thrilled to introduce IRIS Myeinvois to the Malaysian market,” said Gautam Mahanti, Business Head at IRIS Business Services. “With its user-friendly interface, advanced features, and seamless integration capabilities, IRIS Myeinvois is poised to revolutionize e-Invoice compliance for businesses across Malaysia.”

About IRIS Business Services

IRIS Business Services  is at the forefront of solutions for regulatory reporting and compliance, trusted by over 30 regulators, 6000+ enterprises, in 52 countries.  

The tax technology division of IRIS, IRIS Tax Tech, aids businesses in fulfilling their GST compliance obligations and in processing e-invoices by serving over 1500 companies in India, generating over 3 mn e-Invoices every month.

Additionally, it is appointed by the Indian government as an Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) for companies to meet the e-invoicing mandate.

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