The Shanxi Week was held at Expo 2020 Dubai between the 8th - 10th of November 2021. With the theme “Opportunity, Innovation and Cooperation”, the three-day event featured both on-site exchanges and visits as well as online activities of cultural and tourism promotion, exhibition, business matching and investment promotion. Four major events took place throughout the week including the opening ceremony, Shanxi (China) Cloud Promotion on Energy Revolution and Innovation Cooperation (Dubai), the online show, and the Shanxi Local Brands Cloud Exhibition. The activities narrated the story of Shanxi, showcasing how Shanxi has promoted green transition in its economic and social development and how it has contributed to building “a community with a shared future for mankind”.

The Shanxi Week was unveiled simultaneously at the main venue in the provincial capital Taiyuan, the Dubai venue and via the webcast on the 8th of November.

At the opening ceremony, He Tiancai, Vice Governor of Shanxi Province, delivered a speech on behalf of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government. Recorded video speeches of Ali Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to China, Najeeb Al-Ali, Executive Director of the Dubai World Expo Bureau, Hamad Al Ali, Member of the "Hala China" Executive Committee, and Chen Jian’an, Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade were also played at the opening ceremony.
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In his remarks, He Tiancai, Vice Governor of Shanxi Province said that the Expo has become a grand event to showcase the progress of human civilization and to facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. The Shanxi Week is a concrete step for Shanxi, the first pilot province for comprehensive energy reform in China, to implement the important consensus reached by president Xi Jinping and the UAE leadership to promote comprehensive and in-depth exchanges and cooperation in the energy field between Shanxi and the Middle East countries, including the UAE, and other countries in the world.

A promotional video of Shanxi was played at the opening ceremony, showcasing the charm of the province. A cloud tour of the China Pavilion at the Expo was also held, offering a visual and immersive experience for those who cannot visit the Expo in person.

After the opening ceremony, the Shanxi (China) Cloud Promotion on Energy Revolution and Innovation Cooperation (Dubai) was held where four enterprises presented including Jinneng Holding Power Group, Huayang New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd., Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd., and State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company. Their presentations covered five application scenarios of heterojunction technology, high-efficiency photovoltaic product manufacturing, new materials, wind power and big data.

Furthermore, on the 8th of November, the month-long Shanxi Local Brands Cloud Exhibition was also launched on the “Trade Promotion Cloud Exhibition” platform, which aims to help Shanxi local brands explore potential business partners from the Middle East countries, including the UAE through product display, supply and demand matching, online communication and negotiation. 117 Shanxi companies specializing in intangible cultural heritage innovation, biomedicine, clean energy, and equipment manufacturing attended the Cloud Exhibition, including State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company, Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co., Ltd., and Jinneng Holding Power Group.

​Over 75 investors, businessmen and businesswomen from across the UAE gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Business Bay for the Canadian Business Immigration Seminar that was hosted by ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions yesterday.
 
The attendees received firsthand information about the different immigration programs in Canada from ACE’s team of qualified Canadian Lawyers including eligibility criteria, Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Program, the C11 Visa Program, Startup Visa Program, Entrepreneurial Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) among others.
 
“We were thrilled with the response to our first face-to-face seminar in Dubai. The objective of these seminars is to educate people about the process of business immigration and address frequently asked questions related to regulations, jobs, healthcare, education and even lifestyle in Canada,” said Alan James Gammon, Chief Operating Officer, ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions.
 
ACE’s team of Canadian Lawyers, Shahrukh Zohaib Abbas, Shireen Kapoor and Lovedeep Singh Arora also discussed some of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities of business immigration to Canada. The speeches were followed by an interactive Q&A session where the audience got to directly interact with the Lawyers.
 
Whether you are looking to start a new business, invest in an existing one or even buyout a business in Canada, the qualified team at ACE will be able to guide you in every step of the process.
 
“The transparency in our affiliation with our clients is what makes us different,” added Gammon.
 
ACE is the first Canadian immigration law firm with offices in Toronto and Dubai. ACE’s Barristers are fully accredited members of the Law Society of Ontario, Canada.
 
For further information, please contact +971 4 876 7212 or visit https://ace-law.ca/
 

​Superjet Tours, a subsidiary of Superjet Group, marked its 15th year anniversary in the UAE earlier this week. Superjet Tours, which was founded back in 2006, specializes in both outbound and inbound tourism. With offices in the UAE, Philippines and India, Superjet Tours is a trusted name in the Travel and Tourism industry across Asia.
 
“We are absolutely delighted to be celebrating this milestone which also coincides with the Golden Jubilee of the UAE”, said Masiuddin Mohammed, Managing Director, Superjet Group.
 
Also commenting on the milestone, Maria Javier, General Manager, Superjet Tours, said “Superjet Tours at 15 in celebration of 50 years of the UAE. It’s the time to celebrate, give back, get back and move forward from the devastating year we had.”
 
As a full-service travel and tourism agency, Superjet Tours provides a wide range of services including visa and documentation processing, ticketing, hotel bookings, customized travel packages, MICE, as well as multilingual tour guides.
 
“The travel and tourism sector is recovering at a very brisk rate as more countries begin to relax the COVID-19 restrictions. We are also expecting a significant rise in demand as we approach the upcoming holiday season,” revealed Mohammed.
 
To celebrate their 15 years anniversary, Superjet Tours is introducing exclusive packages for UAE residents. Experience Winter in Finland for 6 days and 5 nights, meet Santa Claus and enjoy the thrilling experience of a reindeer ride in the snow. You will also get a glimpse of the breathtaking Northern Lights among other activities. Packages for the Winter in Finland start from AED 3,067 per person only for travel between December 2021 – March 2022.
 
For those looking to spend Christmas in Bethlehem, Superjet Tours is offering group packages from AED 2,750 per person only. Spend 6 days and 5 nights in Bethlehem where you can attend services in the Church of the Nativity, explore the city, visit historical sites, and see 18th-century architecture.
 
Superjet Tours also has special packages for those looking to visit the UAE.  
 
“For our inbound customers, it is the perfect time of the year to visit the UAE and experience the World’s Greatest Show, EXPO 2020 Dubai,” added Mohammed. Superjet Tours is also an authorized reseller for EXPO 2020 tickets.
 
For bookings or further information, please contact 04 3399 779 or visit www.superjettours.com

ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions will be hosting the Canadian Business Immigration Seminar in Dubai at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Business Bay on Saturday.
 
Investors, businessmen, businesswomen, and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the UAE will be able to directly interact with ACE’s team of qualified Canadian Lawyers at the seminar. Some of the key topics to be discussed include the process and requirements of immigration to Canada, Intra Company Transfer (ICT) Program, the C11 Visa Program, Startup Visas, Entrepreneurial Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and much more.
 
“We are very excited about our upcoming seminar in Dubai where we can once again interact face-to-face with our clients to help them understand the opportunities, challenges and some of the complexities related to business immigration to Canada,” said Shireen Kapoor, Managing Partner and Co-founder, ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions.
 
Whether you are looking to start a new business, invest in an existing one or even buyout a business in Canada, the qualified team at ACE will be able to guide you in every step of the process. The professionalism, competency, and knowledge of the latest nuances of immigration law helps ensure that the procedure is seamless for ACE’s clients.
 
“Our lawyers meet with and manage all aspects of clients’ applications and have regular communication with them throughout the process. Your application from the point of sign up to approval is managed directly by our lawyers,” explains Kapoor.
 
ACE is the first Canadian immigration law firm with offices in Toronto and Dubai. ACE’s Barristers are fully accredited members of the Law Society of Ontario, Canada.
 
Pre-registration is required to attend the seminar as seats are limited. For further information, please contact +971 4 876 7212 or visit https://ace-law.ca/
 
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About ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions
For further information about ACE Luxury Immigration Solutions, please visit https://ace-law.ca/
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​SAWA Rights Management (SAWA), a strategic service provider to the MENA Pay-TV industry, concluded a multi-year agreement with global content connectivity solutions provider SES, where it will be delivering TV channels to commercial properties, the two companies announced today.
 
Under this agreement, SAWA will utilize MonacoSAT, a satellite located at 52 degrees East, to distribute the first 14 premium channels that are licensed by leading regional and international providers as well as more than 20 channels from FOX, Rotana and other channels currently available on the same satellite location.
 
“Our agreement with SES plays a key role in further expanding our services into the MENA region targeting IPTV, OTT and cable platforms as well as commercial properties such as hotels, hospitals, restaurants and cafés,” said Ali Ajouz, CEO of SAWA. “Thanks to the partnership with SES, known for the unparalleled reach and reliability of service they deliver globally via prime orbital positions, we are now able to efficiently expand our territory to cover the full Middle East and North Africa Region.”
 
“We are delighted to partner with SAWA, a well-known player in the market, and enable them to expand their service throughout the region,” said Hakan Sjodin, Vice President of EMEA, Video Sales at SES. “Not only will their customers receive access to high-quality content, they can also count on the best-in-class broadcast service we provide.”
 
SAWA’s TV channel distribution business reaches all main IPTV and OTT platforms as well as over 750 commercial properties across the MENA region. In addition, SAWA holds international rights to over 40 TV channels which are currently being licensed to both commercial properties and consumer platforms worldwide.
 
 
About SES

SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world. As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES operates the world’s only multi-orbit constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance, including the commercially-proven, low-latency Medium Earth Orbit O3b system. By leveraging a vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES is able to deliver high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries over 8,650 channels and has an unparalleled reach of 361 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com.
 
About SAWA Rights Management
 
SAWA Rights Management FZ LLC (SRM) is a Dubai Media City company and part of the SAWA Group of companies, founded by Group CEO, Ali Ajouz. SRM is a strategic service provider to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Television industry, offering a wide range of services to broadcasters, Pay-TV Platforms, Hospitality, IPTV/OTT Networks, Telecom Operators, ISPs and Independent Consultants. SRM represents a wide range of TV Channels and content from regional and International licensors including FOX Networks Group (Disney), Lagardère, France TV, RTL, Channel One Russia, OSN, MBC, Rotana and many more. All in all SRM represents and licenses over 300 HD, SD and 4K TV channels making SRM the single largest supplier of TV Services to platforms in the MENA region. SRM manages the full relationship between Licensees (clients) and Licensors (TV Channels, Studios and other rights owners). SAWA Group of companies include, SAWA Rights Management www.srmtv.com SAWA Media www.sawamedia.net and SAWA Technologies www.sawatechnologies.com.

Dubai based SAWA Rights Management, a strategic service provider to the MENA broadcast TV industry, has selected NAGRA cloud-based CAS solution to encrypt and secure its premium channels for distribution to commercial properties such as hotels, hospitals, cafés and a wide range of public viewing spaces.

“We are excited to work with NAGRA to secure our channels and expand our footprint for many of our channel partners. Our channels are now encrypted and protected with NAGRA’s cloud-based CAS,” said SAWA CEO, Ali Ajouz. “Working with NAGRA was an easy decision given its history and expertise in the CAS industry. We are now able to securely expand our territory to cover the full Middle East and North Africa Region.”

SAWA’s TV channel distribution business reaches all main IPTV and OTT platforms as well as over 750 commercial properties across the MENA region. In addition, SAWA holds international rights to over 40 TV channels which are currently being licensed to both commercial properties and consumer platforms worldwide.
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“As the first hybrid cardless and card-based deployment in the region, our solutions continue to have an impact in helping service providers across the globe meet their content protection needs,” said Thierry Legrand, SVP EMEA. “We take great pride being SAWA’s premium content security provider and look forward to ensuring the continued integrity and growth of their service for years to come.”

For immediate information on how this solution can be deployed quickly, visit the NAGRA website here or contact us to continue the conversation.
 
About SAWA Rights Management
SAWA Rights Management FZ LLC (SRM) is a Dubai Media City company and part of the SAWA Group of companies, founded by Group CEO, Ali Ajouz. SRM is a strategic service provider to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Television industry, offering a wide range of services to broadcasters, Pay-TV Platforms, Hospitality, IPTV/OTT Networks, Telecom Operators, ISPs and Independent Consultants. SRM represents a wide range of TV Channels and content from regional and international licensors including FOX Networks Group (Disney), Lagardère, France TV, RTL, Channel One Russia, OSN, MBC, Rotana and many more. All in all, SRM represents and licenses over 300 HD, SD and 4K TV channels making SRM the single largest supplier of TV Services to platforms in the MENA region. SRM manages the full relationship between Licensees (clients) and Licensors (TV Channels, Studios and other rights owners).  SAWA Group of companies include, SAWA Rights Management www.srmtv.com SAWA Media www.sawamedia.net and SAWA Technologies www.sawatechnologies.com.
 

A special ceremony was organized to witness the signing of cooperation agreements on the side-lines of the Fifth season of the China-Arab States Expo, held in Yinchuan, Ningxia region, western China, where, according to Ningxia Provincial Business Administration, 13 agreements were signed, with a total amount of 3.996 billion yuan (about 613 million US dollar), covering multiple fields such as infrastructure, renewable energy, modern agriculture, equipment manufacturing, renewable materials, and cooperation in production capacity.

With the current gradual progress of the "Belt and Road" initiative, cooperation in the field of production capacity between China and Saudi Arabia has made significant strides. Today, China-KSA cooperation in the field of production capacity has added new aspects, including, as posted on the Business Administration website, the remote signing of cooperation projects, including a project for the production of medical plastics between the Saudi Silk Road Industrial Services Co. and SHEN GONG Group Ltd., and a project on the treatment of waste vehicle tires under low temperature and a slightly negative pressure between Saudi Silk Road Industrial Services Co. and JIA HONG YUAN for Technology and Environmental Protection, which enhances international cooperation and opens new horizons in the field of production capacity between China and Saudi Arabia. This project utilizes the low prices of primary chemicals and the energy advantage in Saudi Arabia, with the use of Chinese technology in manufacturing to fulfil the need for medical plastics, provided such products shall be sold worldwide while marked "Made in KSA". As for the waste tire treatment project, it is part of the “Saudi Green” initiative, an investment project to recycle waste tires.
 
This is in addition to the remote signing of a contracting agreement for the construction of a 120-megawatt wind energy project in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, made between Gezhouba Group Corporation and Tawoos Power Company, based in Egypt.

On the other hand, also on the side-lines of the Expo, a conference on the cooperation in modern agriculture, and a conference on promoting investment in light of the "Belt and Road" initiative were also held. Such events were held both physically and virtually, where the Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, Mr. Qian Keming, and the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Nevin Gamea participated therein, as well as the representative of the United Nations World Food Program in China, Qu Sixi. It is worth noting that the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Nevin Gamea, delivered a speech via a virtual participation, where she presented a presentation on the efforts to deepen economic reform in Egypt and consolidate Egypt's regional position and international influence, as well as completing and developing the legal system related to attracting foreign corporations to Egypt and comprehensive modernization of infrastructure, in addition to major projects such as the New Administrative Capital and the New Suez Canal.

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, on the other hand, referred to the accomplishments made through trade exchange between China and Arab States, in terms of mutual interests, mutual gain, expansion of investment and cooperation in the field of infrastructure, notwithstanding the pandemic sweeping the world. H.E. also added that there are yet great opportunities for both sides in the future to cooperate in the field of combating epidemics and deepening cooperation in the field of production chains, as well as promoting transformation and advancement in power/energy field and promoting freedom of trade and investment.
The "2020 Annual Report on the Development of China-Arab Trade Relations” was officially released, also on the side-lines of the Fifth season of the China-Arab States Expo. The report systematically screens the new progress made by China and Arab States in trade and investment, science and technology, agriculture, digital economy, medicine, and health. It also describes the features and trends of the Chinese-Arab development and economic and trade relations.
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The UAE Pavilion is the Guest of Honour of Fifth Season of the China-Arab States Expo
The events of the Fifth season of the China-Arab States EXPO continue in Ningxia, west China, with a population of 7 million people. UAE is present as a guest of honour this season where the events of which are organized both online and offline. The technology being showcased in front of Yinchuan's 2 million residents and visitors from other regions of China, showcases the unique customs and charm of the UAE, including its unique and attractive architecture and exquisite design. The biggest feature is the light shed on EXPO 2020 Dubai and the unique experience it will provide its visitors within its various pavilions. In addition to the pavilion, a window has been devoted to the UAE pavilion on the website of China-Arab States Expo, through which visitors can view, through virtual reality technology, aspects of the experience that visitors to EXPO 2020 Dubai will live through, utilizing three different angles: the angle of photography from the top, the angle of a wanderer in the exhibition pavilions, and the three-dimension (3D) angle, with the integration of visual materials that will enable the virtual visitor to browse the pavilion to learn more about EXPO 2020 Dubai.
 
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​Etisalat, one of the world's leading telecom groups in emerging markets, announced today the launch of the “Hello Russia” TV pack in collaboration with UAE-based content licensing management company, SAWA Rights Management (SRM).

Etisalat’s “Hello Russia” package includes 21 of the top Russian TV channels covering a wide range of genres from premium movies, general entertainment, kids, documentary, sports to comedy, Music and more. The TV pack includes popular channels such as Channel One Russia, TNT, TNT4, Tiji Russia, Muzika Pervogo, Dom Kino, Gulli Girl, Friday, Detsky Mir, Lubimoe Kino, Carousel, and many others.
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“Etisalat is excited to launch the “Hello Russia” package catering to our Russian-speaking customers. The UAE is home to the largest Russian speaking community in the region, comprising about 1.5 million residents and tourists. We are pleased to be bring their favourite TV channels and shows to their homes across the UAE,” said Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat.

“Once again, SRM is proud to work with Etisalat in order to deliver exclusive premium entertainment to the Russian speaking community across the UAE. The channels we provide can now be delivered to homes, hotels and other commercial properties by Etisalat,” added Ali Ajouz, CEO, SRM.

The “Hello Russia” pack is now available for residential properties across the UAE for a monthly subscription fee of AED100. To access top Russian entertainment, customers can call Etisalat on 101.

SRM is a strategic service provider to the MENA Broadcast TV, Pay TV and Hospitality Industries. For further information, please visit http://srmtv.com/.

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About Etisalat
Etisalat Group is one of the world’s leading telecom groups in emerging markets. With consolidated net revenue at AED 51.7 billion and consolidated net profit of AED 9.0 billion for 2020, its high credit ratings reflect the company’s strong balance sheet and proven long-term performance.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Etisalat was established over four decades ago in the UAE as the country’s first telecommunications service provider. An international blue-chip organisation, Etisalat Group provides innovative solutions and services to 154 million subscribers in 16 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Etisalat is ranked the strongest brand across all categories in Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by Brand Finance. Etisalat is the fastest mobile network globally by Ookla® Speedtest® in 2020 providing its subscribers the most superior experience.
Website: www. etisalat.ae

About SAWA Rights Management (SRM)
SAWA Rights Management FZ LLC (SRM) is a Dubai Media City company and part of the SAWA Group of companies, founded by Group CEO, Ali Ajouz. SRM is a strategic service provider to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Television industry, offering a wide range of services to broadcasters, Pay-TV Platforms, Hospitality, IPTV/OTT Networks, Telecom Operators, ISPs and Independent Consultants. SRM represents a wide range of TV Channels and content from regional and International licensors including FOX Networks Group (Disney), M6 Group, France TV, RTL, Channel One Russia, OSN, MBC, Rotana and many more. All in all SRM represents and licenses over 300 HD, SD and 4K TV channels making SRM the single largest supplier of TV Services to platforms in the MENA region. SRM manages the full relationship between Licensees (clients) and Licensors (TV Channels, Studios and other rights owners). SAWA Group of companies include, SAWA Rights Management www.srmtv.com SAWA Media www.sawamedia.net and SAWA Technologies www.sawatechnologies.com.