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The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.

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  • AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.
  • Through their expertise and diverse perspectives, the summit will offer an all-encompassing exploration of key opportunities and challenges crucial to the sustainability of the region's marine ecosystems.
  • This Middle Eastern edition of the Regional Ocean Summit aspires to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation, with a specific focus on regional challenges and opportunities.
  • For more information about the Regional Ocean Summit and to register for media attendance, click here .

The World Ocean Summit to convene in Jordan in its regional edition: a landmark event in the Middle East

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, avril 30, 2024

AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.

Key Points: 
  • AMMAN, Jordan, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Ocean Summit, a distinguished addition to Economist Impact's esteemed World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place from 14th to 16th May 2024, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at the Dead Sea.
  • Through their expertise and diverse perspectives, the summit will offer an all-encompassing exploration of key opportunities and challenges crucial to the sustainability of the region's marine ecosystems.
  • This Middle Eastern edition of the Regional Ocean Summit aspires to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation, with a specific focus on regional challenges and opportunities.
  • For more information about the Regional Ocean Summit and to register for media attendance, click here .

Partslion Launches New Software to Streamline Access to Quality Car Parts

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024

Partslion.com is a premier seller of auto parts. With in-house developed software, the company is making access to used engines, car motors, transmissions, and various car accessories easier and affordable.

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  • "Our main goal is to change the used auto parts industry, with our very large inventory, our new software technology, and logistics approach.
  • The firm's new software enables Partslion to source used car transmission systems and engines of pristine quality.
  • New Partslion software, which connects the company to the US salvage yard network, aims to drastically boost the firm's operational efficiency.
  • Partslion has developed software that allows us to get our parts anywhere in the United States quickly."

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tours $100 million Rio Grande Valley hospital: ‘An answer to prayer’

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Samedi, avril 20, 2024

Dan Patrick visited South Texas on Saturday to tour Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley.

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  • Dan Patrick visited South Texas on Saturday to tour Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley.
  • Dan Patrick said, referring to the long drive patients in the Valley had to make to receive care at Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, the nearest specialty acute care hospital for kids.
  • “The opening of this hospital will be instrumental in improving access to pediatric specialty care for families in the Rio Grande Valley.
  • Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, and the many pediatric subspecialists that will work in it, represent an entirely new level of services previously unavailable close to home,” said Matt Wolthoff, president of Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to tour Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

Dan Patrick will travel to South Texas on Saturday to receive a tour of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley.

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  • Dan Patrick will travel to South Texas on Saturday to receive a tour of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley.
  • “We’re excited to show the lieutenant governor the Rio Grande Valley’s first designated children’s hospital, a state-of-the-art facility that will transform healthcare in the Valley for generations to come,” said Matt Wolthoff, president of Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley.
  • Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley will open May 1 with more than 600 employees and 119 pediatric beds.
  • Dan Patrick and hear from Driscoll leadership about the opening in two weeks.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Ross Stores Celebrated 10-Year Anniversary of "Help Local Kids Thrive" In-Store Fundraiser

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024

PHOENIX, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of The Valley (BGCAZ) and local Ross Stores Associates joined forces for a grand celebration of Ross' 10th annual "Help Local Kids Thrive" in-store fundraiser which raised more than $96,000 to support local Club kids.

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  • PHOENIX, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of The Valley (BGCAZ) and local Ross Stores Associates joined forces for a grand celebration of Ross' 10th annual "Help Local Kids Thrive" in-store fundraiser which raised more than $96,000 to support local Club kids.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Ross Stores celebrated Ross' 10th annual "Help Local Kids Thrive" fundraiser.
  • This year marks a significant milestone as BGCAZ celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Ross Stores' in-store fundraiser that benefits Boys & Girls Clubs in the area and nationwide.
  • Ross Stores and the Ross Stores Foundation are longtime partners of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and national sponsors of Power Hour , an after-school homework help and learning program.

National Youth Bike Summit coming to the Lehigh Valley this June

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community Bike Works, a Lehigh Valley-based youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce that it has been chosen to host the 2024 national Youth Bike Summit, scheduled for June 14-16, 2024.

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  • Community Bike Works expects the event to bring together up to 400 youth and their advocates from youth bike programs across the country.
  • The 2024 Youth Bike Summit will take place across the Lehigh Valley, including at Muhlenberg College, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, THE LINK trail network, and Steel Stacks.
  • Hosting the national Youth Bike Summit supports Community Bike Works' mission of using bicycles to teach life lessons to young people across the Lehigh Valley.
  • "The Youth Bike Summit is truly a magical, life-changing experience for students who attend," Community Bike Works executive director Kim Schaffer said.

Quinbrook Closes $600m Solar+Storage ‘Continuation Fund’

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Jeudi, avril 4, 2024

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”), a specialist global investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed for the energy transition today announced the successful closing of Quinbrook Valley of Fire Fund with $600 million in capital commitments from leading US and European institutional investors.

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  • Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”), a specialist global investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed for the energy transition today announced the successful closing of Quinbrook Valley of Fire Fund with $600 million in capital commitments from leading US and European institutional investors.
  • The lead investor in the Quinbrook Valley of Fire Fund is Blackstone Strategic Partners.
  • “Energy transition is a major theme for Blackstone and we are excited to invest with Quinbrook and Primergy,” said Mark Bhupathi, Head of Blackstone Infrastructure Secondaries.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Quinbrook, while Proskauer Rose LLP served as legal counsel to Blackstone Strategic Partners.

Rockville's First Privately Operated Residential Addiction To Break Ground On New Building On Four Acres

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center is breaking ground on a new residential treatment home on a four acre plot of land at 10 Granby Court. Derwood, MD 20855. The new home, custom build and designed by The Valley will offer programs for patients with many levels of care including ninety day stays. Construction on the new center will begin in June. 10 Granby Court sits on an additional four acres of land connected to the eight acres currently home to The Valley treatment center. With the addition of the new Granby Court home, the campus will have a total of 48 beds. The Valley offers evidence-based inpatient treatment programs that integrates addiction treatment, substance use treatment, mental health treatment, and behavioral healthcare in a comprehensive, person-centered, therapeutic method. The new program will build on these methods in a new, separated home on the campus.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center is breaking ground on a new residential treatment home on a four acre plot of land at 10 Granby Court.
  • 10 Granby Court sits on an additional four acres of land connected to the eight acres currently home to The Valley treatment center.
  • The Valley is one of the few residential treatment centers that accepts most forms of insurance, including tricare for Veterans.
  • For more information about the new residence at The Valley contact Brett Goldenberg, Executive Director at The Valley Treatment Center : 301-665-7940 or [email protected]

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

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  • "With the float out of the Viking Hathor, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region."
  • The traditional float out ceremony of the Viking Hathor took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction.
  • An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton , the Viking Hathor features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
  • Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile by 2025 with the addition of another sister ship, the Viking Sobek , which is already under construction and will be delivered next year.