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Kovrr Appoints Jack Freund, Ph.D., Distinguished Cybersecurity Risk Quantification Expert as Chief Risk Officer

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kovrr, the leading provider of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) solutions, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Freund, a leader in cyber risk measurement and management, as its Chief Risk Officer. His expertise and industry knowledge further strengthen Kovrr's leadership edge in providing solutions that help cybersecurity, risk, and compliance professionals worldwide fortify digital resilience and solidify management programs for new regulations, such as the US SEC's latest disclosure laws.

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  • Co-author of the foundational cyber risk quantification (CRQ) book Measuring and Managing Information Risk: A FAIR Approach, Freund's extensive enterprise experience in cyber risk analysis is an invaluable asset to the company, offering unique and fresh insights for clients leveraging Kovrr's financial risk quantification platform to determine material cyber risks.
  • As Chief Risk Officer at Kovrr, Freund will play a pivotal role in multifaceted business initiatives that significantly enhance the company's broader market product capabilities.
  • His comprehensive background and hands-on experience in cyber risk modeling will propel Kovrr towards pioneering a new industry standard in the financial cyber risk quantification field.
  • "The SEC's July rulings created a fast-approaching deadline for corporations to quantify their cybersecurity vulnerabilities and provide detailed mitigation action plans.

Oculis Wins the 2023 Icelandic Knowledge Award from the Icelandic Association of Business and Economics

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS) (“Oculis”), a global biopharmaceutical company purposefully driven to save sight and improve eye care, today announced it has won the 2023 Knowledge Award from the Icelandic Association of Business and Economics.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS) (“Oculis”), a global biopharmaceutical company purposefully driven to save sight and improve eye care, today announced it has won the 2023 Knowledge Award from the Icelandic Association of Business and Economics.
  • Oculis has received the Knowledge Award this year for its research developing Oculis’ OPTIREACH solubilizing formulation technology, by Professors Stefánsson and Loftsson, Oculis’ co-founded, which took place in Oculis’ laboratory in Iceland.
  • Riad Sherif, M.D., CEO of Oculis, said: “I’m delighted that Oculis has been recognized with the Icelandic Knowledge Award this year.
  • During the event, companies that have demonstrated excellence in relation to the chosen subject are awarded for their success which includes the prestigious Knowledge Award.

ISACA Welcomes Past Board Chair Chris Dimitriadis as First Chief Global Strategy Officer

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Long-time ISACA member, volunteer and past board chair Chris Dimitriadis has stepped into a new ISACA leadership role as the first chief global strategy officer at the global tech association and learning organization.

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  • Long-time ISACA member, volunteer and past board chair Chris Dimitriadis has stepped into a new ISACA leadership role as the first chief global strategy officer at the global tech association and learning organization.
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    Long-time ISACA member, volunteer and past board chair Chris Dimitriadis has stepped into a new ISACA leadership role as the first chief global strategy officer at the global tech association and learning organization.
  • Dimitriadis, who began his journey with ISACA in 2003 after being encouraged to obtain the CISA certification, served on the ISACA board of directors for 10 years, including as board chair from 2015-2017.
  • Dimitriadis joins other senior leaders at ISACA who have joined the association in the last two years, including a new chief membership officer, chief product officer, chief technology officer and chief financial officer after Samuelsons arrival as CEO.

UAE Water Aid extends application deadline for 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to end of May

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.

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  • b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.
  • This extension will give a better opportunity for participants to complete their applications, as well as attract companies, R&D centres, research institutes, innovators and young people from around the world to promote their innovative technologies and contribute to finding sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity.\n"In light of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications, so that all those wishing to participate have the opportunity to complete their registration, and contribute to providing innovative and sustainable technologies to provide safe drinking water to those in need, wherever they are," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE.\nThe 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award expanded its scope to include new technologies that produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy, in addition to adding the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award to the three previous award categories: The Innovative Projects Award, the Innovative R&D Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.\nCompanies, research centres, R&D institutes, innovators and youth from all over the world, who have developed innovative technologies capable of addressing the challenge of water scarcity, are encouraged to register for the 3rd Award by 31 May 2021.
  • Applicants must register via the website: https://www.suqia.ae/ar/awards\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uae-water-aid-extends-applicatio...\n'

UAE Water Aid extends application deadline for 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to end of May

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.

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  • b'DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the application deadline for the 3rd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with prizes totalling USD 1 million, to the end of May 2021.
  • This extension will give a better opportunity for participants to complete their applications, as well as attract companies, R&D centres, research institutes, innovators and young people from around the world to promote their innovative technologies and contribute to finding sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity.\n"In light of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications, so that all those wishing to participate have the opportunity to complete their registration, and contribute to providing innovative and sustainable technologies to provide safe drinking water to those in need, wherever they are," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE.\nThe 3rd cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award expanded its scope to include new technologies that produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy, in addition to adding the Innovative Crisis Solutions Award to the three previous award categories: The Innovative Projects Award, the Innovative R&D Award, and the Innovative Individual Award.\nCompanies, research centres, R&D institutes, innovators and youth from all over the world, who have developed innovative technologies capable of addressing the challenge of water scarcity, are encouraged to register for the 3rd Award by 31 May 2021.
  • Applicants must register via the website: https://www.suqia.ae/ar/awards\n'

10 African Nations to Benefit from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, 100 Million Meals Ramadan Campaign

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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Every 30 US cents donation provides one meal for someone in need in the beneficiary countries, including 10 in Africa.\nHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: \xe2\x80\x9cThe COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many populations into an economic despair and pushed us, at the same time, to be more compassionate and giving.

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  • Every 30 US cents donation provides one meal for someone in need in the beneficiary countries, including 10 in Africa.\nHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: \xe2\x80\x9cThe COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many populations into an economic despair and pushed us, at the same time, to be more compassionate and giving.
  • Four hours away from us are 52 million people battling hunger.
  • We need to take urgent action to empower underserved communities.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Ramadan campaign is part of the UAE\xe2\x80\x99s contribution to global efforts to combat world hunger, a major challenge that has been exacerbated by the outbreak of COVID-19.
  • The UAE was named the region\xe2\x80\x99s top and the world\xe2\x80\x99s fifth largest donor to the World Food Programme in 2019, with a contribution of US$270 million.\nMore than 820 million people are undernourished globally, including 52 million people across the MENA region.

Shanghai Electric Strengthens Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance for Dubai MBR Solar Park Project

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.
  • The MBR Solar Park is set to become the world's largest single-site solar park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a planned total capacity of 5GW and a total investment value of $US136 billion upon completion.
  • As a new global benchmark in the solar industry, the MBR Solar Park deploys some of the world's most cost-effective solar panels.
  • Through such initiatives, Shanghai Electric seeks to further its contribution to the UAE's sustainable development and promote a brighter future for all.

Shanghai Electric Strengthens Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance for Dubai MBR Solar Park Project

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company") has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai's 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), winning praise from Shuaa Energy, the venture leading the project.
  • The MBR Solar Park is set to become the world's largest single-site solar park based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a planned total capacity of 5GW and a total investment value of $US136 billion upon completion.
  • As a new global benchmark in the solar industry, the MBR Solar Park deploys some of the world's most cost-effective solar panels.
  • Through such initiatives, Shanghai Electric seeks to further its contribution to the UAE's sustainable development and promote a brighter future for all.

Amid the Global Crisis, UNDP and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) Launch Global Knowledge Index 2020

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.
  • "The Index employs a participatory approach implemented by a multidisciplinary core team and advisory board.
  • GKI 2020 revealed that Switzerland retained its number-one rank for the fourth year, followed by the USA and Finland.
  • The UNDP and MBRF were determined to release this edition of the Global Knowledge Index in difficult and exceptional times, continuing their pledge to harness the power of knowledge and to contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Arab region and beyond.

Amid the Global Crisis, UNDP and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) Launch Global Knowledge Index 2020

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in a conference held in Dubai and streamed globally.
  • "The Index employs a participatory approach implemented by a multidisciplinary core team and advisory board.
  • GKI 2020 revealed that Switzerland retained its number-one rank for the fourth year, followed by the USA and Finland.
  • The UNDP and MBRF were determined to release this edition of the Global Knowledge Index in difficult and exceptional times, continuing their pledge to harness the power of knowledge and to contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Arab region and beyond.