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Major New Documentary Commemorates King Hussein of Jordan on the Twentieth Anniversary of his Death

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Friday, September 20, 2019
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He was a global statesman, a peacemaker, and a passionate King who modernised his country, transforming education and healthcare within Jordan and rebuilding the country's infrastructure.

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  • He was a global statesman, a peacemaker, and a passionate King who modernised his country, transforming education and healthcare within Jordan and rebuilding the country's infrastructure.
  • Mr Kurdi said, "Producing this film has been one of the most inspiring and humbling experiences of my life.
  • For Further information on the film, King Hussein: In Remembrance of the Lion of Jordan contact:
    Saad Kurdi (36) is the son of Her Royal Highness Princess Basma of Jordan, the sister of His Majesty King Hussein.
  • He was educated in Jordan and later in the United Kingdom, at Millfield School and The University of Edinburgh.

Exclusive Cross Border Investment Summit hosted by Former Mexico President & CerraCap Ventures

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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Some of the largest US and Mexico based family offices were in attendance, representing over $50B worth of investment potential.

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  • Some of the largest US and Mexico based family offices were in attendance, representing over $50B worth of investment potential.
  • The event was hosted by President Fox and Marta Fox, and was organized by CerraCap Ventures, a Costa Mesa, CA based early stage venture capital firm, focused on AI and new technology companies.
  • This 2-day, invitation-only, immersive event was for a very select few family offices across the US and Mexico.
  • It is held yearly with the goal of facilitating cross border technology investment networks, syndicate cross border deals and share best practices in deal evaluations and due diligence.

Club Med Appoints New Chief Executive Officer for North America and the Caribbean

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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MIAMI, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept, announced today that Carolyne Doyon will assume the role of president and chief executive officer for the company's North American and Caribbean business division, effective immediately.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept, announced today that Carolyne Doyon will assume the role of president and chief executive officer for the company's North American and Caribbean business division, effective immediately.
  • Doyon is succeeding Xavier Mufraggi, who held the position of CEO for North America and the Caribbean for more than 10 years.
  • "I am proud to announce the nomination of Carolyne Doyon, currently senior vice president of Canada and Mexico, to chief executive officer for North America and the Caribbean," shared Henri Giscard D'Estaing, President of Club Med.
  • For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube .

SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Public Meetings Sept. 4 and 5

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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Both the Sept. 4 IATF and Sept. 5 ACVBA public meetings will be held at SBA headquarters in Eisenhower Conference Room B, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20416.

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  • Both the Sept. 4 IATF and Sept. 5 ACVBA public meetings will be held at SBA headquarters in Eisenhower Conference Room B, 409 3rd Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20416.
  • Following each meeting, transcripts may also be found at www.sba.gov/ovbd under the section heading, "Federal Advisory Committees".
  • Written comments, special accommodation requests, and questions should be sent to SBA's Office of Veterans Business Development at [email protected] , or by calling (202) 205-6773.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality.

Governor General of Canada to visit the Netherlands and Poland

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Monday, August 26, 2019
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During her visit, the Governor General will meet with His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, and President Andrzej Duda of Poland.

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  • During her visit, the Governor General will meet with His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, and President Andrzej Duda of Poland.
  • She will highlight the strong relationship Canada shares with both the Netherlands and Poland ties that were strengthened during the Second World War.
  • In the Netherlands, the Governor General will attend an event in Terneuzen to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt.
  • This will be Governor General Julie Payette's first official visit to both the Netherlands and Poland.

Robert Redford Joins HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco In His Fight for the Future of the Ocean

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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"We are delighted to honor Robert Redford, who has highly contributed to raise awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing," said HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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  • "We are delighted to honor Robert Redford, who has highly contributed to raise awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing," said HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and his Foundation," said Robert Redford.
  • About the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation:
    In June 2006, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco established his Foundation to address our planet's alarming environmental situation.
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Robert Redford Joins HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco In His Fight for the Future of the Ocean

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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"We are delighted to honor Robert Redford, who has highly contributed to raise awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing," said HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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  • "We are delighted to honor Robert Redford, who has highly contributed to raise awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing," said HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and his Foundation," said Robert Redford.
  • About the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation:
    In June 2006, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco established his Foundation to address our planet's alarming environmental situation.
  • www.fpa2.org
    This material is distributed by SKDKnickerbocker LLC on behalf of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

Canada to host Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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Prime Minister Trudeau will host, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for the Summit.

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  • Prime Minister Trudeau will host, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for the Summit.
  • Since coming into force in 2017, CETA has helped people and businesses prosper across Canada and the EU.
  • Montral, the host city for this year's summit, has seen the benefits of CETA firsthand.
  • The Minister of International Trade Diversification, Jim Carr, Special Envoy to the European Union, Stphane Dion, and Ambassador of Canada to the European Union, Daniel Costello, will attend the Summit.

Life Molecular Imaging and National Cyclotron and PET Centre, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Thailand Announce a Collaboration for Brain PET Imaging with NeuraCeq and PI-2620

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Friday, June 14, 2019
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LMI and Chulabhorn Royal Academy leveraged their joint resources to establish availability of both tracers for use in research examinations.

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  • LMI and Chulabhorn Royal Academy leveraged their joint resources to establish availability of both tracers for use in research examinations.
  • Brain imaging with FDG, NeuraCeq and PI-2620 is conducted at the National Cyclotron and PET Centre, Chulabhorn Hospital of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy in Bangkok, where the PET tracers are manufactured under GMP.
  • "Life Molecular Imaging continues to expand the availability of innovative molecular imaging agents.
  • Life Molecular Imaging (LMI, formerly Piramal Imaging) was formed in 2012 with the acquisition of the molecular imaging research and development portfolio of Bayer Pharma AG.

Arab Coalition Launches Emergency Relief Campaign Following Floods in Yemeni Cities

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Monday launched an emergency relief campaign, and an air bridge, to alleviate the suffering of those affected by heavy rain and floods inAden and surrounding areas in Yemen.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Monday launched an emergency relief campaign, and an air bridge, to alleviate the suffering of those affected by heavy rain and floods inAden and surrounding areas in Yemen.
  • Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, Spokesperson for the Coalition, stated that the coalition was providing food, medicine, housing materials, reopening roads, draining flooded streets and residential areas, repairing electricity networks, spraying insecticides for post-flood pestcontrol, and providing shelter for displaced Yemenis in camps in Aden, Lahj and neighboring cities.
  • In cooperation with the Joint Forces of the Yemeni Legal Aid Coalition, both The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), and the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SDRPY), are taking part in the Coalition's emergency relief campaign.
  • For his part, Yemen's Minister of Local Administration praised the Coalition's rapid response to the damages caused by the floods, and maintained that the Yemeni government is working in close coordination with donors to address the needs of those effectedby heavy rain and floods.