Royal Highness

Hyperfine, Inc. Collaborates with King’s College London to Demonstrate the Swoop® System and UNITY Project to The Princess Royal

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Her Royal Highness was shown a demonstration of the Swoop® system to see first-hand the device’s ease of use.

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  • Her Royal Highness was shown a demonstration of the Swoop® system to see first-hand the device’s ease of use.
  • “It is a great pleasure for us to introduce HRH Princess Royal to the UNITY project.
  • “Since 2021, the Hyperfine, Inc. collaboration with King’s College London has further enabled our vision of making brain MRI accessible anywhere in the world to become a reality at UNITY project sites,” said Ms. Sainz.
  • The center also provides National Health Service (NHS) services under the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

EnergyNet: USAID Administrator Samantha Power to address energy ministers from across sub-Saharan Africa

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LONDON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrator Samantha Power will welcome energy ministers and deliver the opening remarks during the Power Africa session 'Accelerating Energy Access: What Will it Take to Accelerate (Just) Energy Access Over the Next 10 Years?'

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrator Samantha Power will welcome energy ministers and deliver the opening remarks during the Power Africa session 'Accelerating Energy Access: What Will it Take to Accelerate (Just) Energy Access Over the Next 10 Years?'
  • Under the theme 'Capital Flows Underpinning the Energy Transition', the Administrator will address the United States' partnership and commitment over the next ten years and reflect on the successful programs started by Power Africa and its private, development, and interagency partners.
  • Honourable Ibrahim Matola, Minister of Energy, Malawi; His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources & Energy, Eswatini; H.E.
  • The Powering Africa Summit was first launched in 2014 and brings credible power developers and stakeholders from across Africa to meet investors and solution providers from the United States.

KAPSARC Launches Saudi Arabia's First School of Public Policy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Inspired by His Royal Highness, the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud's passion for education, human capital development and innovation, the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) was founded as the first institution in Saudi Arabia dedicated to graduate studies and executive education in public policy.

Key Points: 
  • Inspired by His Royal Highness, the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud's passion for education, human capital development and innovation, the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) was founded as the first institution in Saudi Arabia dedicated to graduate studies and executive education in public policy.
  • Through its academic offerings, KSPP empowers individuals to tackle pressing public policy challenges and embrace the promising opportunities shaping the future.
  • Aiming to set new standards in policy studies, the school offers a two-year master's degree and executive education programs designed to enable and empower future policy leaders and professionals within Saudi Arabia and globally to address the most pressing domestic and international public policy challenges in the public, non-profit and private sectors.
  • "Our new School of Public Policy will equip future leaders with the right skills to create data-driven and evidence-based public policy in line with Vision 2030 goals."

KAPSARC Launches Saudi Arabia's First School of Public Policy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Inspired by His Royal Highness, the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud's passion for education, human capital development and innovation, the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) was founded as the first institution in Saudi Arabia dedicated to graduate studies and executive education in public policy.

Key Points: 
  • Inspired by His Royal Highness, the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud's passion for education, human capital development and innovation, the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) was founded as the first institution in Saudi Arabia dedicated to graduate studies and executive education in public policy.
  • Through its academic offerings, KSPP empowers individuals to tackle pressing public policy challenges and embrace the promising opportunities shaping the future.
  • Aiming to set new standards in policy studies, the school offers a two-year master's degree and executive education programs designed to enable and empower future policy leaders and professionals within Saudi Arabia and globally to address the most pressing domestic and international public policy challenges in the public, non-profit and private sectors.
  • "Our new School of Public Policy will equip future leaders with the right skills to create data-driven and evidence-based public policy in line with Vision 2030 goals."

Jeddah Historic District Program: The Discovery of 25.000 Fragments of Artifacts That Dates to the Early Islamic Era

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

In addition to 685 building materials which weigh 87 kg, as well as 187 glass artifacts which weigh 5kg and 71 metal artifacts of 7kg.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to 685 building materials which weigh 87 kg, as well as 187 glass artifacts which weigh 5kg and 71 metal artifacts of 7kg.
  • The wood's origin has been identified to be Ceylon Island in the Indian Ocean which highlights the far-reaching trade connections of Historic Jeddah.
  • Moreover, several tombstones of Mangabi stone, marble, and granite were also found in different locations in Historic Jeddah.
  • Jeddah Historic District Program in cooperation with the Heritage Commission supervised the documentation, registration, and preservation of archaeological artifacts discovered in Historic Jeddah, and listed the finds in the National Archaeological Register.

Jeddah Historic District Program: The Discovery of 25.000 Fragments of Artifacts That Dates to the Early Islamic Era

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, February 4, 2024

In addition to 685 building materials which weigh 87 kg, as well as 187 glass artifacts which weigh 5kg and 71 metal artifacts of 7kg.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to 685 building materials which weigh 87 kg, as well as 187 glass artifacts which weigh 5kg and 71 metal artifacts of 7kg.
  • The wood's origin has been identified to be Ceylon Island in the Indian Ocean which highlights the far-reaching trade connections of Historic Jeddah.
  • Moreover, several tombstones of Mangabi stone, marble, and granite were also found in different locations in Historic Jeddah.
  • Jeddah Historic District Program in cooperation with the Heritage Commission supervised the documentation, registration, and preservation of archaeological artifacts discovered in Historic Jeddah, and listed the finds in the National Archaeological Register.

WEF24: Saudi Ambassador to US says Kingdom prioritizing ‘peace and prosperity’ policies

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118880673/en/
    Saudi Ambassador to US says Kingdom prioritizing ‘peace and prosperity’ policies at the World Economic Forum 2024 (Photo: AETOSWire)
    “The Kingdom has not put normalization at the heart of its policy.
  • It’s put peace and prosperity at the heart of its policy,” she said in a session on ‘Saudi Arabia: The Course Ahead’.
  • HRH Princess Reema emphasized Saudi Arabia’s focus on the “Palestinian people who deserve a state, sovereignty, and a pathway that is irrevocable.
  • Alibrahim touched on national transformations, highlighting the importance of delivering “consistently with a boldness and a view to collaborate with the world.

Chaired by His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs, High-level Delegation From Saudi Arabia to Participate in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, from 15-19 January 2024, under the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”.

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  • Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, from 15-19 January 2024, under the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”.
  • The 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting arrives at a time of multiple and mounting humanitarian, climate, social and economic challenges, as confidence in global institutions falls and global volatility rises.
  • In light of the Kingdom’s increasing economic competitiveness, the Saudi delegation will share its experiences in enhancing the Kingdom's attractiveness as a destination for private and foreign investment.
  • The Forum brings together representatives from more than 100 governments, major international organizations, and more than 1,000 major private sector players, in addition to representatives of civil society and academic institutions.

Seeing Machines wins prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited, the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2023 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, one of the highest accolades in the field of transport safety.

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  • CANBERRA, Australia, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited, the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a 2023 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, one of the highest accolades in the field of transport safety.
  • Established in 1987, the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards originally recognised those who had improved road safety throughout Britain.
  • Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, commented: "It is a real honour for Seeing Machines to have been presented with this prestigious International Road Safety Award.
  • Seeing Machines' award will be presented by His Royal Highness at a ceremony in London, attended by the British road safety minister and leading international road safety professionals.

Hevolution Foundation Announces Multi-Million Dollar Research Grants at Global Healthspan Summit and Convenes Changemakers to Tackle World's Aging Crisis

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hevolution Foundation demonstrated its commitment to driving breakthrough aging science with further announcements of catalytic funding initiatives at the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hevolution Foundation demonstrated its commitment to driving breakthrough aging science with further announcements of catalytic funding initiatives at the inaugural Global Healthspan Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • In its role as a global catalyst, collaborator, and convener on a mission to extend healthy human lifespan, Hevolution is enabling specialized research and development in healthspan science and innovative therapeutics.
  • To further drive scientific research in healthspan, Hevolution announced $40 million, including:
    $21 million for a novel multi-year partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging to accelerate discoveries toward therapeutic interventions specifically targeting aging.
  • Opportunities for experts to come together across disciplines and geographies, such as at the Global Healthspan Summit, are essential for meeting the universal challenge of unhealthy aging.