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Biban 2023 Powers the Future of Saudi Entrepreneurship With the Launch of $13.8 Billion-worth of Agreements and Initiatives

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — has brought leading entities from around the world together to sign a series of landmark agreements worth approximately $13.8 billion in support of the startup community.

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  • Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — has brought leading entities from around the world together to sign a series of landmark agreements worth approximately $13.8 billion in support of the startup community.
  • Another major announcement at Biban 2023 arrived with the confirmation that local sellers in Saudi Arabia will gain access to Amazon’s global market in the US, Europe and Asia.
  • Creating an enabling environment for global leaders, experts, and industry professionals, Biban 2023 was a diverse showcase of entrepreneurial excellence.
  • Biban 2023 also hosted the final round of this year’s Entrepreneurship World Cup: a startup pitch competition and support program, co-hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Monsha’at.

Saudi-Based Company White Helmet Named 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup Champion

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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After four days of fierce competition, with 100 up-and-coming startups representing 53 countries, one has emerged the victor of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC).

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  • After four days of fierce competition, with 100 up-and-coming startups representing 53 countries, one has emerged the victor of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC).
  • White Helmet, a company that provides a platform to manage and monitor construction operations remotely, from anywhere and at any time, returns home with a US$300,000 share of the $1 million prize pot.
  • Providing over 105,000 participants a platform to advance entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, the forum’s theme this year is “Attract-Connect-Achieve”.
  • We are proud to have a Saudi company named the champion of the latest edition of the EWC.

Landmark agreements worth over $6.4 billion announced on Day 4 of Biban 2023 forum

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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The multibillion-dollar pledge was announced on Day 4 of Biban 2023, with the landmark commitment set to contribute to the achievement of the nation’s Vision 2030 objectives.

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  • The multibillion-dollar pledge was announced on Day 4 of Biban 2023, with the landmark commitment set to contribute to the achievement of the nation’s Vision 2030 objectives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005354/en/
    Biban 2023 unites the world's brightest entrepreneurs, SMEs and startups to foster tangible opportunities (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The SDB pledge joins the long list of agreements signed at Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum.
  • Biban 2023 also hosted the final round of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC), which was one of the day’s major highlights.
  • WhiteHelmet was announced — on the fourth day of the Biban forum — as the 2023 EWC winner, taking home the grand prize of $300,000 US.

More than $2.8 billion worth of agreements signed on Day 3 of Biban 2023

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
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In line with Vision 2030, Monsha’at has signed a range of agreements with a selection of leading regional and global entities.

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  • In line with Vision 2030, Monsha’at has signed a range of agreements with a selection of leading regional and global entities.
  • In addition, it signed an MoU with Neoleap: the global digital solutions company, and GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.
  • One of the major highlights of the day was a $2.8 billion funding sum delivered by SME Bank across its programs over 3 years.
  • These partnerships mark the latest arrangements announced at Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum.

European Wax Center Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, is proud to announce it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European Wax Center (NASDAQ: EWCZ), the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, is proud to announce it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
  • This year, 91% of employees said it's a great place to work – 34% points higher than the average U.S. company.
  • "At European Wax Center, everyone invests a lot of time, thought, and energy to deliver on a common goal - build a great culture grounded in our values," said European Wax Center CLO, CHRO, and Corporate Secretary, Gavin O'Connor.
  • And when you combine that with the daily positive interactions our associates have with each other, and our guests, it makes European Wax Center a truly great place to work. "

Express Wash Concepts Ranked #122 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Midwest's Fastest Growing Companies

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Wash Concepts (EWC) today announced it has ranked #122 on Inc. Magazine's 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list with a two-year revenue growth of 131%. Part of the annual Inc. 5000 annual franchise, the regional list ranks the fastest-growing private companies in 12 Midwestern states including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Ohio. EWC is the only car wash company to be recognized on this year's Midwest list.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Wash Concepts (EWC) today announced it has ranked #122 on Inc. Magazine's 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list with a two-year revenue growth of 131%.
  • EWC is the only car wash company to be recognized on this year's Midwest list.
  • "We are honored to once again be featured alongside 11 other Central Ohio businesses as one of the Midwest's fastest growing companies," said John Roush, Express Wash Concepts Chief Executive Officer.
  • Express Wash Concepts currently operates 80 express car washes across five states and five brands.

Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference hosts final round of Entrepreneurship World Cup and other major highlights

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Biban , Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, takes place between March 9 and March 13, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

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  • Biban , Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, takes place between March 9 and March 13, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
  • This year, international audiences will benefit from more highlights than ever before, with the forum strongly positioned to foster tangible opportunities.
  • Biban 2023 will host the Global Finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC), one of the biggest and most diverse start-up pitch competitions and support programs of its kind.
  • At Biban 2023, international guests can network and collaborate with government authorities, entrepreneurs, and investors - from the Kingdom and beyond.

Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Flagship SME Forum Returns to Unite the World’s Most Innovative Start-Ups, Entrepreneurs, and Investors

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Biban , Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023.

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  • Biban , Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005541/en/
    Biban 2023 adds momentum to the Kingdom’s rapid development as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovative SMEs (Graphic: AETOSWire).
  • The event will also host over 300 workshops, distributed among more than 20,000 beneficiaries.
  • This year, Biban takes place during an exciting era of development for Saudi Arabia’s SME sector.

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER RANKED AMONG THE TOP FRANCHISES IN ENTREPRENEUR'S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE FRANCHISE 500®

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.

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  • The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.
  • "The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels," says Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer.
  • European Wax Center continued its long track record of sustained growth in 2022, surpassing 900 centers across 45 states.
  • European Wax Center's position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

The European Commission selected the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium for the EU Digital Identity Wallet Pilots

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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PRAGUE and TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC), was selected by the European Commission to run one of the Large Scale Pilots for the new EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) ecosystem. Avast, a leading digital security and privacy brand of Gen™, sits on the Executive Team of the consortium, having been closely involved in its formation. The EUDI Wallet is a part of the proposed eIDAS2.0 regulation, which will provide all European citizens access to a trusted digital identity provided by their government and accepted by all EU Member States and EFTA.

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  • Avast will contribute to this initiative, powering Digital Freedom for online citizens
    PRAGUE and TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium (EWC), was selected by the European Commission to run one of the Large Scale Pilots for the new EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) ecosystem.
  • Avast, a leading digital security and privacy brand of Gen™, sits on the Executive Team of the consortium, having been closely involved in its formation.
  • The EUDI Wallet is a part of the proposed eIDAS2.0 regulation, which will provide all European citizens access to a trusted digital identity provided by their government and accepted by all EU Member States and EFTA.
  • "With digital wallets becoming mainstream, the EUDI Wallet will be transformational for European citizens.