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Minister Rodriguez announces appointment of Dr. Joanne Stober as Chairperson of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Stober as Chairperson of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for a three-year term, effective June 21, 2023.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Dr. Joanne Stober as Chairperson of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for a three-year term, effective June 21, 2023.
  • Dr. Stober, who specializes in photography and visual arts, is the Curator of Visual Culture and Industrial Design at the Canadian Museum of History.
  • The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board is an independent, quasi-judicial administrative tribunal in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, established under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
  • Under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, the review board's chairperson is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Huawei and bKash Strengthen Partnership to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh to Support the SDGs

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.

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  • bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.
  • To take the journey forward, Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh and Kamal Quadir, Founder and CEO of bKash have signed an MoU at Huawei Bangladesh Academy on Wednesday, 29thMarch 2023 in Dhaka.
  • The joint effort of bKash and Huawei aims at driving financial inclusion and eliminating poverty for SDGs with innovative solutions," said Kamal.
  • Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh said that the strengthened partnership between Huawei and bKash in Bangladesh aims to drive digital inclusion in the country.

Huawei and bKash Strengthen Partnership to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh to Support the SDGs

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.

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  • bKash, Bangladesh's largest mobile payment operator, provides mobile financial services to 68 million people, caters to every family in Bangladesh.
  • To take the journey forward, Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh and Kamal Quadir, Founder and CEO of bKash have signed an MoU at Huawei Bangladesh Academy on Wednesday, 29thMarch 2023 in Dhaka.
  • The joint effort of bKash and Huawei aims at driving financial inclusion and eliminating poverty for SDGs with innovative solutions," said Kamal.
  • Pan Junfeng, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawei Bangladesh said that the strengthened partnership between Huawei and bKash in Bangladesh aims to drive digital inclusion in the country.

FESCIOF concludes after convening more than 100 international organizations, forging a roadmap for effective collaboration and sustainable solutions

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

They affirmed the importance of FESCIOF as an innovative effort to align efforts and maximize positive impact through collaboration.

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  • They affirmed the importance of FESCIOF as an innovative effort to align efforts and maximize positive impact through collaboration.
  • Saudi Arabia also took the initiative to host the next two editions of FESCIOF, in 2025 and 2027.
  • The event fosters open dialogue and partnership among stakeholders to create a roadmap for international organizations to collaborate more effectively, while establishing a sustainable mechanism for partnerships resulting from the forum.
  • FESCIOF, which took place from 8-9 March, is jointly organized by the ALECSO and the SNC.

PLAYSTUDIOS’ playAWARDS Program Adds Three of Hilton’s Stunning Resorts in the Caribbean to Its Rewards for the First Time

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Players can start redeeming Loyalty Points for a free night stay and/or $100 resort credits for food, restaurants, spa charges, and more.

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  • Players can start redeeming Loyalty Points for a free night stay and/or $100 resort credits for food, restaurants, spa charges, and more.
  • “This is an exciting step for PLAYSTUDIOS as we head into 2023,” said Rob Oseland, President of playAWARDS, the purpose-built and groundbreaking loyalty marketing program for gaming.
  • At the Hilton Barbados Resort, players who stay for four nights are rewarded the fifth night for free or resort credit.
  • At Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya, players who stay three nights are rewarded a fourth night for free and can also receive resort credits.

Canada Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Leadership Forum at IMPAC5 - the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress

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Friday, February 10, 2023

"The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.

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  • "The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.
  • I was encouraged by the support from all involved and look forward to the Government of Canada's continued leadership in protecting our oceans."
  • IMPAC5 is the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress, a global forum that brings together ocean conservation professionals and high-level officials to inform, inspire and act on marine protected areas.
  • To date, 52 countries and territories have protected at least 10 per cent of their marine areas and it is estimated that 7.65 per cent of the world ocean is covered by marine protected areas.

CGTN:Poems and New Year blessings preheat for CGTN's multilingual integrated product

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Smriti Aryal, representative of UN Women in China, read "What I will," written by Suheir Hammad, to share her stand, strength, courage, and resilience.

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  • Smriti Aryal, representative of UN Women in China, read "What I will," written by Suheir Hammad, to share her stand, strength, courage, and resilience.
  • Gather my beloved near, and our chanting will be dancing, our humming will be drumming," she read.
  • António Serifo Embaló, ambassador of Guinea-Bissau to China, read "Sea, sea and sea" written by Eugénio de Andrade.
  • The global "Read a poem" online campaign is a central component of the second season of CGTN's multilingual integrated product "Poetry Sans Frontiers," which will be broadcast online on January 1, 2023.

CGTN:Poems and New Year blessings preheat for CGTN's multilingual integrated product

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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Smriti Aryal, representative of UN Women in China, read "What I will," written by Suheir Hammad, to share her stand, strength, courage, and resilience.

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  • Smriti Aryal, representative of UN Women in China, read "What I will," written by Suheir Hammad, to share her stand, strength, courage, and resilience.
  • Gather my beloved near, and our chanting will be dancing, our humming will be drumming," she read.
  • António Serifo Embaló, ambassador of Guinea-Bissau to China, read "Sea, sea and sea" written by Eugénio de Andrade.
  • The global "Read a poem" online campaign is a central component of the second season of CGTN's multilingual integrated product "Poetry Sans Frontiers," which will be broadcast online on January 1, 2023.

JSI Names Dr. Sylvia Bartley as Chief of Staff

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSI has named Dr. Sylvia Bartley as Chief of Staff for JSI, the global public health organization, and its affiliate, World Education, Inc. Dr. Bartley brings to the role a distinguished career in healthcare, engaging employees, boards, and organization partners toward achieving strategic health business, philanthropic, and equity goals. 

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  • "JSI is delighted to welcome Sylvia Bartley who has demonstrated extraordinary talent in influencing change, leading people, and working cross-functionally to achieve goals at a global level.
  • Throughout her many accomplishments, she has been a champion for health equity that is at the heart of our mission," said JSI CEO Margaret Crotty.
  • As Chief of Staff, Dr. Bartley will assume an executive role and business departmental responsibilities, working with leaders across the organizations to maximize their strategic, communications, operational, and partnership strengths and achieve goals of improving the health of individuals and communities around the world.
  • Dr. Bartley earned a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology at the St. Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Ecotourism Market To Reach USD 1012240 Million by 2028 at a CAGR of 14.0%| Valuates Reports

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Considering the economic change due to COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence, the global Ecotourism market is projected to reach USD 1012240 million by 2028 from an estimated USD 461160 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 14.0% during 2023 and 2028.

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  • Considering the economic change due to COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War Influence, the global Ecotourism market is projected to reach USD 1012240 million by 2028 from an estimated USD 461160 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 14.0% during 2023 and 2028.
  • The population's rising environmental consciousness is anticipated to fuel the Ecotourism market.
  • Browse The Table of Contents And List of Figures: https://reports.valuates.com/market-reports/QYRE-Auto-16L9133/global-eco...
    Growing environmental consciousness will accelerate the growth of the ecotourism market.
  • This in turn is expected to fuel the Ecotourism Market Growth.