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Strider Names Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice Admiral Paul Maddison, as an Advisor

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

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SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Strider Technologies, Inc. the leading provider of strategic intelligence, today announced that Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN is joining the company as an Advisor.

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SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Strider Technologies, Inc. the leading provider of strategic intelligence, today announced that Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN is joining the company as an Advisor.
"We are thrilled to be working with such a principled leader," said Greg Levesque, CEO and Co-founder of Strider Technologies.
Paul Maddison is a graduate of the Royal Military College in St. Jean, Quebec, and served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 38 years.
He commanded at all levels, both at sea and ashore, and retired in 2013 from his final military appointment as Vice Admiral and Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Pearson VUE cultivating workforce of the future with launch of Pearson Professional Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based certification and licensure exam delivery, today announced the official launch of its Pearson Professional Center (PPC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based certification and licensure exam delivery, today announced the official launch of its Pearson Professional Center (PPC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
''We're committed to providing local certification bodies with highly secure, 'gold-standard' testing, instilling trust within the professions Malaysians rely on each and every day.''
The PPC, conveniently located inside the AICB Center of Excellence at Jalan Dato' Onn (within the Central Bank of Malaysia complex), will increase access to high-stakes international certifications for Malaysians.
Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) are designed and built specifically for the purpose of testing with a multi-layered approach to exam security.

UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations Move Forward with Strong Support for Banning Cigarette Filters

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

ASH and its Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA) allies were pleased with the support of government delegations for a ban on cigarette filters, the largest source of global plastic pollution.

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ASH and its Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA) allies were pleased with the support of government delegations for a ban on cigarette filters, the largest source of global plastic pollution.
Negotiators seek to regulate plastic products according to their utility and environmental harm, with nonessential, polluting plastics slated for complete bans.
At the INC-4 negotiations, several countries proposed banning cigarette filters, including Peru, Panama, and Switzerland.
Banning cigarette filters is a step in the right direction to protecting those and many other essential human rights."

MAG Aerospace Welcomes Retired Vice Admiral Paul Maddison to Advisory Board

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024

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FAIRFAX, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MAG, a premier global provider of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN to its Advisory Board.

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FAIRFAX, Va., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MAG, a premier global provider of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN to its Advisory Board.
MAG is proud to announce the appointment of Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN to Advisory Board.
MAG CEO Joseph Reale commented, "We are honored to welcome Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Maddison to our Advisory Board.
MAG is excited to have Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Paul Maddison RCN as a key contributor to its Advisory Board and looks forward to the impact his expertise will bring to the company's ongoing and future projects.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024

- MEPs denounce gender persecution and gender apartheid, demanding Taliban must be held accountable for their crimes

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- MEPs denounce gender persecution and gender apartheid, demanding Taliban must be held accountable for their crimes
- Increase sanctions on the regime in Venezuela including Maduro himself
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela.
The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women
MEPs are gravely concerned by the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan.
Demanding their immediate and unconditional release, Parliament exhorts the regime to cease repressing and attacking civil society and the opposition.
They urge the International Criminal Court to include ongoing human rights violations and arbitrary detentions in its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the Maduro regime.

Over 600 Startups to Ignite Collaboration at the India-ASEAN Startup Summit 2023

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金曜日, 11月 17, 2023

Summit to foster stronger India-Malaysia ties and set the stage for startup synergies

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A pioneering initiative by DEWI Wealth Accelerator, IASS 2023 is an opportunity for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
"At IASS 2023, we are excited to create a platform where Malaysian startups can gain insights from India's thriving digital technology ecosystem.
This summit will open doors for Malaysian startups to benefit from the Indian market, fostering a reciprocal exchange of ideas and strategies.
A special focus of the summit is to empower women-led startups, addressing unique challenges and opportunities in this sector.

Portugal Pathways Warns of 'Ticking Bureaucratic Bomb' as 350,000 Visa Applications Backlog Grows in Portugal

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金曜日, 11月 3, 2023

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Portugal Pathways is calling on the Portuguese government to invest in AIMA so that it can process visa applications more efficiently.

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Portugal Pathways is calling on the Portuguese government to invest in AIMA so that it can process visa applications more efficiently.
"People's futures should not be derailed due to a bureaucratic backlog," said a spokesperson for Portugal Pathways.
"Portugal is a wonderful country with a lot to offer," said a spokesperson for Portugal Pathways.
Portugal Pathways and its professional supply chain partners will continue to advocate for people moving to Portugal, but they cannot guarantee that visa and NHR tax status applications will be processed by the deadlines.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

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火曜日, 9月 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

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LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
"We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

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火曜日, 9月 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

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LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
"We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

Retrieved on:

火曜日, 9月 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

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LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
"We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.