High commissioner

Press release - Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Democracy, Capital punishment, Environment, European Parliament, Human rights, Prison, Education, Violence, United Nations, High commissioner, Crime, Parliament, Woman, Supreme Tribunal of Justice, Council, International Criminal Court, Taliban, Justice, European, International, Work, UN, LGBTIQ, Drug

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

Key Points: 
  • - 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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Friday, November 17, 2023
Government, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, INPUT, Fintech, Woman, IASS, Pine Labs, YB, B2B, Sunway Group, Commerce, Malaysia Debt Ventures, Empowerment, Innovation, Ministry, Growth, Digital technology, MDV, Dirtyphonics, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, High commissioner, Environment

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

Key Points: 
  • 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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Friday, November 3, 2023
AIMA, Family, Foreigners and Borders Service, Integration, Government, Face, NHR, High commissioner, Visa, SEF, Non-Habitual Resident, Life insurance, Pharmaceutical industry

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

Key Points: 
  • 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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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
SOAS University of London, Center on International Commercial Arbitration, Partnership, Justice, Teaching, 2014 UK government review of the Muslim Brotherhood, Arbitration, IDRC, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia), Institution, Government of Malaysia, Law, Islam, Memorandum of understanding, High commissioner, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, SOAS, Practice of law, Television, Tutoring, Film industry

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
SOAS University of London, Center on International Commercial Arbitration, Partnership, Justice, Teaching, 2014 UK government review of the Muslim Brotherhood, Arbitration, IDRC, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia), Institution, Government of Malaysia, Law, Islam, Memorandum of understanding, High commissioner, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, SOAS, Practice of law, Television, Tutoring, Film industry

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
SOAS University of London, Center on International Commercial Arbitration, Partnership, Justice, Teaching, 2014 UK government review of the Muslim Brotherhood, Arbitration, IDRC, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia), Institution, Government of Malaysia, Law, Islam, Memorandum of understanding, High commissioner, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, SOAS, Practice of law, Television, Tutoring, Film industry

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Leading experts from NVIDIA, NASA, Gartner, Coinbase and DHL to headline Tech Week Singapore in October

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Friday, September 22, 2023
Cloud, Discovery Air, Infocomm Media Development Authority, Digital Agency, Huawei, Universities Space Research Association, Main, Business, Element, McKinsey & Company, Associate, Marketing, Assistant, Government, USRA, IMDA, NASA, Google Cloud, TechWeek (magazine), High commissioner, Big data, AI, Forrester, Dyson, Investment, DHL, Film industry, Medical device, Video game, Government Technology Agency, NVIDIA, MTR, Marina Bay Sands, Coinbase, Clean Energy Expo Asia

Asia's leading technology event for business will feature industry-leading speakers from McKinsey & Company, Coinbase, DHL Express Singapore, Doctor Anywhere, Gartner, MTR Hong Kong, NASA, NVIDIA, Keppel Data Centres, Forrester, amongst more than 600 speakers across all theatres in Tech Week Singapore 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Asia's leading technology event for business will feature industry-leading speakers from McKinsey & Company, Coinbase, DHL Express Singapore, Doctor Anywhere, Gartner, MTR Hong Kong, NASA, NVIDIA, Keppel Data Centres, Forrester, amongst more than 600 speakers across all theatres in Tech Week Singapore 2023.
  • Partner, SG Tech, will also be in attendance to celebrate the region's digital advancements alongside various Embassies and High Commissions representatives from across the region.
  • Tech Week Singapore is a nexus of ideas and innovation where we can contribute to the dynamic evolution of technology."
  • Tech Week Singapore attracted more than 22,000 visitors in 2022, a record-breaking success following the pandemic.

Asian International Arbitration Centre and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration

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Friday, September 22, 2023
SOAS University of London, Center on International Commercial Arbitration, Partnership, Justice, Teaching, 2014 UK government review of the Muslim Brotherhood, Arbitration, Kingdom of Poland, Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia), Institution, Law, Islam, Memorandum of understanding, High commissioner, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, SOAS, Practice of law, Television, Film industry

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have yesterday (Thursday 21 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have yesterday (Thursday 21 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The MoU will see the AIAC and SADRC further develop teaching and research activities in alternative dispute resolution in line with international best practice, to coordinate efforts to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution.
  • "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.

Future FinTech's 'FTFT PAY' Sponsors Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Brent London Borough Council, High Commission of Jamaica, London, Fintech, Samsung, Muslims, Geo News, Person, Councillor, City, High commissioner, United Kingdom, Nobel Peace Prize, Ealing London Borough Council, News, Social media, Film industry, Pakistanis

Prizes that FTFT UK offered to its valued customers included Samsung mobile phones, Honda motorcycles, and tickets to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan London concert.

Key Points: 
  • Prizes that FTFT UK offered to its valued customers included Samsung mobile phones, Honda motorcycles, and tickets to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan London concert.
  • All twelve UK winners were invited to attend the awards ceremony in London, and a separate celebration was held in Pakistan for four local Pakistani winners.
  • Alex Liao, CEO of Future Finance UK Limited, commented, "The purpose of the special lottery event and awards ceremony was to demonstrate the company's appreciation for cultures and religious values worldwide and to foster customer loyalty among our Muslim client base.
  • Certain prominent persons within the Pakistani community also attended the ceremony, including 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's family members and many more.

Wagner, conflict and poverty drive Central African Republic death rate above crisis levels: but where’s the aid?

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Monday, September 4, 2023
People, International Rescue Committee, Poverty, Food, Violence, Health, Médecins Sans Frontières, Malnutrition, Public, Banyarwanda, Fever, Central African Republic, Meal, Research, Mortality, Diarrhea, Government, CAR, Death, Birth rate, Torture, Population, Time, Police, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, UN, Famine, Human rights, International, High commissioner, Center, Wagner Group, Household, Malaria, Pharmaceutical industry, Life insurance, Health insurance

The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world.
  • The nation of roughly 5 million people has been in political turmoil since a violent takeover of power in 2013.
  • In an attempt to gain back control, the government unleashed a campaign led by the Russian mercenaries, the Wagner Group, in 2020.
  • This is an astonishing mortality rate, in terms of how people are suffering and how wrong the official statistics are.
  • While some humanitarian actors are doing their best to respond, the crisis-level mortality rate suggests that the needs in the CAR are largely unmet.

Mortality

    • One was in the part of the country within the government’s control (roughly half of the country), and one in the areas mostly outside its control.
    • We found that the birth rate was lower and the death rate markedly higher in areas outside government control.
    • Only 15% had received food aid distributions in 2022 despite high levels of malnutrition recorded in the country.
    • Another cost is that people are forced to make informal and illegitimate payments when trying to get to healthcare facilities.

What next

    • Estimates suggest that at least 500,000 of 7 million Rwandans died violently in 1994.
    • During Nigeria’s secessionist war in Biafra from 1967 to 1970 between 1 million and 3 million are estimated to have died.
    • In particular, are we in the humanitarian community ignoring one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises?