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Founder and Creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, and Entrepreneur, Farmer, Vintner, Author Jose M. Hernandez, to Keynote UnitedAg 44th Annual Conference, "CONNECT”, April 9-11 in Napa, California

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

UnitedAg is a recognized health benefits leader for being the largest health plan to serve the agricultural community.

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  • UnitedAg is a recognized health benefits leader for being the largest health plan to serve the agricultural community.
  • This year, the conference will take place April 9-11, open to representatives of UnitedAg member organizations and nonmembers.
  • The conference sponsors include: Blue Shield of CA , SAIN Medical , Brent Eastman Insurance Services, Bolour / Carl Immigration Group , MDI Network, Interwest Insurance Services , and Zenith Insurance Company .
  • To accommodate in-person interviews, media interested in attending are asked to contact Maribel Ochoa at [email protected] or 714.615.5583.

Abuelo's Celebrates Valentine's Day with a Special Valentine's Margarita

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

LUBBOCK, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine and hand-crafted Mexican margaritas, is celebrating Valentine's Day by showcasing a new margarita: the Platinum Corazón.

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  • Made with El Jimador silver tequila, Agavero, citrus, strawberry and garnished with salt and strawberry hearts, patrons can celebrate Valentine's Day with this special margarita starting February 6 until the promotion ends on February 19, 2024.
  • "At Abuelo's, we love to give our patrons a reason to celebrate," said Brian Bell, Vice President of Marketing and Beverage at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant.
  • "As Valentine's Day nears, the Abuelo's team is proud to offer a limited time only Valentine's drink, the Platinum Corazón Margarita, for patrons to enjoy in celebration of the holiday."
  • Perfectly pair this limited time only Valentine's margarita with the popular Fajita Trio or The Ambassador, a fire-grilled 9oz.

Faith Tribe Unveils Its Upcoming Phygital Commerce Platform

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Faith Tribe to launch a pioneering Phygital Commerce Platform, revolutionizing fashion creation with a blend of digital and physical worlds for a new era of sustainable and collaborative design.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2024) - Faith Tribe Ltd has announced a series of new collaborations to mark the launch of its Phygital Commerce Platform.
  • The platform will feature physical and digital fashion creations from Ambassadors as they onboard activities from over 150 global beta members.
  • Launching a phygital commerce platform, where physical creators explore the benefits of digital sampling, AR filters and on-demand production, will be a key aspect of the democratization goals of Faith Tribe," said Andrea Abrams.
  • The Faith Tribe platform development has focused on Andrea's strategy of creating a more tangible and organic adoption of phygital production and distribution.

Blackstone Announces Thomas R. Nides as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.

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  • Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations.
  • In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.
  • Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Nides to Blackstone.
  • Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman.

The Kingdom Concludes Its Participation in WEF AM 2024 With Announcement to Host WEF Special Meeting in Riyadh

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, culminating in an announcement that Riyadh will host a WEF Special Meeting on global cooperation, growth and energy, between 28-29 April 2024.

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  • A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, culminating in an announcement that Riyadh will host a WEF Special Meeting on global cooperation, growth and energy, between 28-29 April 2024.
  • On Thursday 18th of January, the Kingdom signed two agreements with WEF’s innovation platform UpLink to catalyze innovative global solutions to today’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
  • Another Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to enhance cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
  • The agreement focuses on a wide range of public policy initiatives in areas including the economy, corporate governance and sustainability.

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

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Friday, January 19, 2024

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  • 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.

Independent Women's Law Center Files Final Brief in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) filed its final brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals demanding that Kappa Kappa Gamma leadership adhere to Kappa's governing documents, which limit membership to women.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) filed its final brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals demanding that Kappa Kappa Gamma leadership adhere to Kappa's governing documents, which limit membership to women.
  • Final brief in Tenth Circuit demands Kappa Kappa Gamma adheres to its governing documents—limiting membership to women.
  • Last month, IWLC filed its opening brief in this case, representing six women in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority who were forced to initiate a man into their chapter.
  • Follow Independent Women's Forum's Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma case page to track developments here .

Prime Minister announces the appointment of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett as Canada's next Ambassador to Denmark

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett has been appointed as Canada's next Ambassador to Denmark.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett has been appointed as Canada's next Ambassador to Denmark.
  • Dr. Bennett is a former Member of Parliament who dedicated her career to public service.
  • A physician with a passion for social justice, she is a steadfast advocate for health, the environment, gender equality, and disability inclusion.
  • The Embassy of Canada to Denmark is located in Copenhagen, with an Honorary Consul located in Nuuk, Greenland.

Readout from Minister of Health's discussions with U.S. Officials on Bulk Importation of Drugs

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Minister Holland has been clear that Canada's drug supply is safe and that the Government of Canada has the strong regulatory tools to protect Canada's drug supply.

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  • Minister Holland has been clear that Canada's drug supply is safe and that the Government of Canada has the strong regulatory tools to protect Canada's drug supply.
  • The Minister received assurances that the U.S. Government has no intention of creating challenges for Canada to access drugs or to trigger drug shortages.
  • Minister Holland agreed with both Ambassador Cohen and Secretary Becerra to continue to maintain open lines of communication.
  • Canadians can be confident that our government will continue to take all necessary measures to protect the drug supply in Canada."

Gunster Strategies Worldwide Expands: Welcomes Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement, Promotes Jonathan Stember to Partner

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunster Strategies Worldwide today announced the addition of Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunster Strategies Worldwide today announced the addition of Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement.
  • "As Gunster Strategies continues to grow, we recognize the importance of maintaining a strong presence in domestic and international markets.
  • We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service consistently," said Gerry Gunster, Founder and CEO of Gunster Strategies.
  • Jonathan Stember's promotion from President to Partner underscores Gunster Strategies' increasing campaign load and expanding client portfolio.