EEMEA

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech Partner to Drive Acceleration of Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa Across 13 Markets

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.

Key Points: 
  • This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.
  • We are very proud of our partnership with MTN that will enable digital commerce for millions of people in Africa.
  • Through the partnership, consumers will now have expanded reach for mobile money remittance services – both inward and cross-border remittances in Africa.
  • The company has pledged to bring 1 billion people and 50 million SMEs into the global digital economy by 2025.

QIAGEN expands business in Middle East with new regional headquarters and major projects

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

“At QIAGEN, we believe that improving healthcare outcomes starts with a strong foundation of collaboration and innovation, and we are excited to play a crucial role in advancing health and well-being throughout the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • “At QIAGEN, we believe that improving healthcare outcomes starts with a strong foundation of collaboration and innovation, and we are excited to play a crucial role in advancing health and well-being throughout the Middle East.
  • To accommodate its growing regional presence and customer needs, QIAGEN will inaugurate its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the beginning of 2024.
  • This office will further strengthen the company’s commitment to the Middle East and improve its ability to serve clients in the area.
  • The CDC and WHO endorse the use of QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus in all settings to combat the global TB epidemic.

EQS-News: PUMA SE: PUMA well on track to achieve full-year outlook after Q3

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The PUMA Group continues to benefit from its geographic diversification of the business.

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  • The PUMA Group continues to benefit from its geographic diversification of the business.
  • Consequently, net income decreased by 10.0% to € 131.7 million (Q3 2022: € 146.4 million) and earnings per share amounted to € 0.88 (Q3 2022: € 0.98).
  • Sustained demand for PUMA products, supported by operational agility, led to a further normalization of PUMA inventory levels, in line with expectations.
  • PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf and Motorsports.

QIAGEN’s QuantiFERON solutions recommended for use by kidney specialists in Tunisia

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

“The world’s first recommendation by kidney specialists is a vote of confidence in QIAGEN’s QuantiFERON immune-response tests,” said Simona Grandits, Senior Director, Head of Sales and Marketing EEMEA at QIAGEN .

Key Points: 
  • “The world’s first recommendation by kidney specialists is a vote of confidence in QIAGEN’s QuantiFERON immune-response tests,” said Simona Grandits, Senior Director, Head of Sales and Marketing EEMEA at QIAGEN .
  • “Clinicians in Tunisia will find QuantiFERON-CMV an innovative patient management tool to complement PCR testing for CMV – and QuantiFERON Monitor and QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus invaluable for monitoring specific and wider immune responses.
  • Additionally, it's recommended for patients undergoing hemodialysis and those about to start immunomodulatory treatment due to renal insufficiency.
  • QIAGEN’s QuantiFERON Technology is a unique in vitro diagnostic method for detecting cell-mediated immune responses from whole blood samples.

Mastercard expands decades-long football legacy through GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with Luis Figo

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Mastercard's new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title recognizes the world's most popular sport as a celebration of the human spirit, igniting passion and pride for millions every day

Key Points: 
  • Mastercard's new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title recognizes the world's most popular sport as a celebration of the human spirit, igniting passion and pride for millions every day
    Mastercard has set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the 'Highest Altitude Game of Football (Soccer) on a Parabolic Flight' alongside football legend Luis Figo and a diverse team of football heroes from across the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.
  • Football legend Luis Figo was on board with seven other players selected to earn their place on the historic flight.
  • The record was presented by an Official Adjudicator from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS and verified by two witnesses as Figo effortlessly dribbled the ball across a 75 square meter football field specially set inside the aircraft.
  • Luis Figo, a Mastercard ambassador, has been part of several Priceless surprises around the world, captivating audiences with his experiences as a top player.

Mastercard expands decades-long football legacy through GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with Luis Figo

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 26, 2022

Mastercard's new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title recognizes the world's most popular sport as a celebration of the human spirit, igniting passion and pride for millions every day

Key Points: 
  • Mastercard's new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title recognizes the world's most popular sport as a celebration of the human spirit, igniting passion and pride for millions every day
    Mastercard has set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the 'Highest Altitude Game of Football (Soccer) on a Parabolic Flight' alongside football legend Luis Figo and a diverse team of football heroes from across the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.
  • Football legend Luis Figo was on board with seven other players selected to earn their place on the historic flight.
  • The record was presented by an Official Adjudicator from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS and verified by two witnesses as Figo effortlessly dribbled the ball across a 75 square meter football field specially set inside the aircraft.
  • Luis Figo, a Mastercard ambassador, has been part of several Priceless surprises around the world, captivating audiences with his experiences as a top player.

Dubai's Fintech Surge 2022 Set to Return October 10th to 13th

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - Fintech Surge 2022, the MENA region's leading finance and innovation conference, is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 10th- 13th October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Fintech Surge will host top innovators across Digital Banking, Paytech, Insurtech, Regtech and Wealth and Asset Management
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - Fintech Surge 2022, the MENA region's leading finance and innovation conference, is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 10th- 13th October 2022.
  • Leading Fintech innovators including Mastercard, Mashreq, TAP, Geidea, Telr, Refinitiv and RASAN are all set to exhibit at the Summit.
  • Fintech Surge 2022 has enlisted over 100 distinguished speakers from global regulators, financial institutions and unicorns who will give path-breaking talks on redefining Fintech strategy in the region.
  • To get the full agenda of Fintech Surge as well as registration details, please visit the Fintech Surge 2022 website .

DGAP-News: Delivery Hero welcomes Glovo to the Group - all closing actions taken

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Delivery Hero has taken all actions to close the transaction in regards to becoming the majority shareholder of Glovoapp23, S.A.

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  • Delivery Hero has taken all actions to close the transaction in regards to becoming the majority shareholder of Glovoapp23, S.A.
    Berlin, 4 July 2022 Delivery Hero SE (Delivery Hero, "the Company or the Group), the worlds leading local delivery platform, has successfully taken all closing actions for the transaction in relation to GlovoApp23, S.A. (Glovo) .
  • The Delivery Hero share capital increase and the subsequent admission for trading is pending.
  • Niklas stberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Delivery Hero, said: This partnership represents a perfect match and we are very happy to welcome Glovo to the Delivery Hero family.
  • Oscar Pierre, CEO and Co-Founder of Glovo, said: Joining forces with the Delivery Hero family will accelerate our growth and development of our product.

Allergan Aesthetics launches HArmonyCa™ with Lidocaine, its first dual-effect Hybrid Injectable

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Friday, April 1, 2022

MONACO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) in Monaco Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, a global leader in medical aesthetic treatments and maker of Juvéderm® facial fillers and CoolSculpting® body contouring treatment, announces its entry into the category of Hybrid Injectables with the launch of HArmonyCa™ with Lidocaine.2

Key Points: 
  • Thecombination of HA and CaHA in one HArmonyCa injection is an exciting new option forpatientsand aesthetic practitioners alike."
  • Allergan Aesthetics trains over 75,000 medical professionals around the world each year and Allergan will provide a range of in-person and virtual trainingpackages to support medical professionals who wish to offer HArmonyCa withLidocaineto their patients.
  • Allergan Aesthetics will continue to explore and work with appropriate regulatory authorities around the world to make HArmonyCa more widely available in the future.
  • Allergan Aesthetics is known for its leading filler range and as the company behind theworld's number one brand of HA facial fillers, JUVDERM.14 HArmonyCa withLidocaine is the newest addition to its growing aesthetics portfolio and representsAbbVie'scommitmenttoinvestinginthefuture oftheaesthetics market.

ALLERGAN AESTHETICS BRINGS DATA, INNOVATION & INDUSTRY EXPERTISE TO THE 2022 AESTHETIC AND ANTI-AGING MEDICINE WORLD CONGRESS (AMWC)

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, will join industry colleagues and healthcare providers from around the globe for the 20th edition of AMWC in Monaco, France.

Key Points: 
  • The hybrid meeting will be held at Grimaldi Forum, Monaco March 31, 2022 April 2, 2022.
  • Allergan Aesthetics will provide a range of in-person and virtual training packages to support appropriate medical professionals who wish to offer HArmonyCa with Lidocaine to their patients across Europe and in select EEMEA countries.
  • Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch.
  • AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.