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A21 Launches Host Applications for Walk for Freedom 2024

Celebrating a Decade of Impact

DALLAS, TX, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A21, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare, is thrilled to announce that applications to become a host for the 2024 Walk For Freedom are now live. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the world’s largest anti-human trafficking event of its kind, taking place on October 19th, 2024.

Since its inception in 2014, Walk For Freedom has united people worldwide, activated cities, reduced vulnerability, and multiplied freedom. We have seen over 350,000 participants take millions of steps for freedom in over 500 cities globally. The event has reached over 2 billion people through media coverage and social media and distributed over 1.4 million awareness and prevention materials.

Bring Walk For Freedom to Your City

Hosts are the catalysts for local action and global impact. They set the foundation for community mobilization, inspire others to stand for justice, and help build a legacy of freedom for future generations. As a host, you can bring Walk For Freedom to your city, raising awareness and driving action against modern-day slavery.

How Awareness Leads to Recovery

Last October, one day after participating in the Walk for Freedom in Kolkata, India, a man noticed signs of trafficking in his neighborhood. Armed with the knowledge and resources distributed during the walk, he immediately alerted local authorities, who then raided the house and rescued the girls.

“This time, when I spotted it, it stirred my heart,” said Gourav Singha Roy. “We are educated people. We are young people, living in cities, [with] urban lives. Yet, we are blind to many things that seem very normal to us. For example, little children working in the shop below the age of 14 years is something which is not right, which is illegal.”

His awareness, sparked by the Walk For Freedom event, led to the rescue of two young girls from forced labor. This story underscores the profound impact of awareness, education, and local action in the fight against human trafficking.

For more on Roy’s story, watch the CNN Freedom Project Report here.

Key Details for Hosts

  • Event Date: October 19, 2024
  • Application Deadline: September 19, 2024
  • Eligibility: Hosts must be 18 years or older and have a co-host for the event.
  • Responsibilities: Hosts are responsible for organizing, preparing, communicating, managing costs, and promoting their local walk.

Host Application Process

  • Apply: Submit your application online.
  • Review: A21 will review your application.
  • Interview: Selected candidates will be invited for a 30-minute interview.
  • Decision: Applicants will be notified via email about their acceptance.

Support for Hosts

A21 provides comprehensive support to ensure the success of each Walk For Freedom event, including:

  • Direct Contact with A21: Access to a dedicated team via phone, email, Zoom, and webinars.
  • Digital Resource Kit: Includes posters, flyers, fact sheets, day-of signage, planning guides, and more.

Join the Movement

This year, we need your leadership more than ever. Together, we can disrupt modern-day slavery and create a world where freedom thrives. Apply to become a Walk For Freedom host and make a difference in your community.

For more information and to apply, visit www.A21.org/WalkForFreedom.

About A21:
A21 is a global nonprofit organization determined to eradicate human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare. Currently operating across over 20 countries worldwide, A21 is a global anti-human trafficking organization dedicated to abolishing slavery everywhere, forever. Through partnerships and the efforts of supporters all over the globe, A21 believes slavery can be prevented, victims can be identified and assisted, perpetrators can be brought to justice, and millions of survivors can step into a life of independence. A21.org

Interviews:
Should you be interested in speaking with an A21 representative about the Walk For Freedom or the impact of current events on human trafficking, please don’t hesitate to contact: [email protected]

Press artwork:
Walk for Freedom Photos

Video:
2023 Walk For Freedom Recap Video

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Lauren Wittel-Henrie
A21
[email protected]

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Anaqua Launches AI-Powered IP Management Platform AQX® 11

New IP management platform drives efficiency and surfaces insights empowering organizations to excel in a competitive landscape

BOSTON, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announces the launch of AI-powered AQX® 11—Anaqua’s most significant platform release in 20 years—to help corporations and law firms achieve maximum value from their IP assets. The launch coincides with the first day of the Anaqua Experience Conference and is part of the company’s 20th-anniversary celebrations.

An IP platform designed for operational and strategic advantage, AQX 11 brings a fresh look and feel to the world of IP management while dramatically enhancing decision-making capabilities and efficiency for IP attorneys and operations teams. A suite of new features includes:

AI Capabilities: AI Patent Summaries™ and AI Patent Auto-Classifier™ streamline patent review and classification processes, reducing manual work and enhancing data accuracy. With these AI capabilities, users can easily summarize patent claims and inventions, and automatically classify and map both internal and competitor patents to their organization’s proprietary classification system, providing a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape.

Attorney Workspace: For the first time, attorneys can quickly access critical data related to IP matters in one central place. Attorneys can accelerate and improve decision-making by having all pertinent information surfaced, including Office Actions, Foreign Filing, Annuity Decisions, and more.

Automation: Document Auto-Processing is a significant advancement, eliminating the manual work involved in docketing PTO communications, reducing errors, and enabling IP teams to concentrate on validating data accuracy and performing higher-level tasks, rather than data entry.

Domain Name Management: A new module tracks and manages Domain Name information alongside IP assets, providing a holistic view of an organization’s portfolio that is aligned with the way business owners manage these critical assets.

Innovation Management: Organizations can accelerate innovation and maximize value by facilitating early and frequent involvement of IP attorneys in strategic planning through Innovation Management. The module improves idea capture and development from the entire customer organization, streamlines collaboration across teams, and provides efficient tools for managing inventor and non-inventor contributions, ultimately enhancing speed to market and ensuring the best ideas are protected and implemented.

Product Management: A new feature gives visibility into patent contributions by tying patents, trademarks, and financial data to product families, enabling a clear understanding of the IP assets that drive product value. This enhanced visibility, including Patent Evaluation data in subject relationships, simplifies licensing opportunities and informs IP renewal decisions.

“Today is a milestone as we launch AQX 11,” said Bob Romeo, Anaqua CEO. “Powered by AI and enhanced automation, it’s a leap forward in IP management technology. As we celebrate Anaqua’s 20th anniversary, this release highlights our progress and commitment to innovation. We are excited to commemorate our anniversary and share this achievement with our global client community, who have been integral in making this possible.”

Vincent Brault, Senior Vice President of Product & Innovation at Anaqua, further emphasized the significance of the release: “AQX 11 reflects extensive collaboration with our valued client community. This release empowers our clients to optimize operational efficiency and strategic decision-making through groundbreaking AI capabilities and automation. By enabling IP practitioners to extract vital insights from essential data and streamline portfolio decisions and patent classification, AQX 11 sets a new standard in IP management technology.”

For more information about AQX 11 and to request a demo, please visit anaqua.com.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua’s LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617-375-5808
[email protected]

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Anaqua lance la plateforme de gestion PI AQX® 11, alimentée par l’IA

La nouvelle plateforme de gestion PI permet d’améliorer l’efficacité et d’obtenir des analyses précises, permettant ainsi aux entreprises d’exceller dans un environnement compétitif

BOSTON, 26 juin 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, fournisseur leader de technologies de gestion de l’innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), annonce aujourd’hui le lancement d’AQX® 11, alimenté par l’IA – la version la plus importante de la plateforme d’Anaqua en 20 ans – pour aider les entreprises et les conseils en propriété industrielle à tirer le maximum de valeur de leurs actifs de PI. Ce lancement coïncide avec le premier jour de la conférence Anaqua Experience et fait partie des célébrations du 20ème anniversaire de la société.

Plateforme de PI conçue pour développer un avantage opérationnel et stratégique, AQX 11 prend une nouvelle apparence, tout en améliorant considérablement les capacités de prise de décision et l’efficacité des avocats, juristes et personnels administratifs en propriété intellectuelle. Parmi les nouvelles fonctionnalités, on peut citer :

Intelligence Artificielle : Les outils AI Patent Summaries™ et AI Patent Auto-Classifier™ optimisent les processus d’examen et de classification des brevets, en réduisant le travail manuel et en améliorant la précision des données. Grâce à ces fonctionnalités d’IA, les utilisateurs peuvent facilement résumer les revendications de brevets et les inventions, et classer et cartographier automatiquement les brevets internes et ceux des concurrents selon le système de classification propre à leur entreprise, offrant ainsi une vue d’ensemble du paysage concurrentiel.

Espace de travail des avocats : Pour la première fois, les avocats peuvent accéder rapidement aux données essentielles relatives aux questions de propriété intellectuelle en un seul endroit. Ils peuvent accélérer et améliorer leur prise de décision en ayant accès à toutes les informations pertinentes, y compris les actions de l’office, les dépôts internationaux, les décisions relatives aux annuités, etc.

Automatisation : L’automatisation du traitement des documents est une avancée significative qui élimine le travail manuel lié à l’enregistrement des communications des Offices des brevets et des marques, réduit les erreurs et permet aux équipes de propriété intellectuelle de se concentrer sur la validation de l’exactitude des données et l’exécution de tâches de plus haut niveau, plutôt que sur la saisie de données.

Gestion des noms de domaine : Un nouveau module permet de suivre et de gérer les informations relatives aux noms de domaine en même temps que les actifs de propriété intellectuelle, offrant ainsi une vision globale du portefeuille d’une entreprise, et qui s’aligne sur la manière dont les propriétaires d’entreprises gèrent ces actifs essentiels.

Gestion de l’innovation : Les entreprises peuvent accélérer l’innovation et maximiser sa valeur en facilitant l’implication précoce et fréquente des conseils en propriété industrielle dans la planification stratégique grâce à un module de gestion de l’innovation. Ce module améliore la capture et le développement d’idées provenant de l’ensemble de l’entreprise cliente, optimise la collaboration entre les équipes et fournit des outils efficaces pour gérer les contributions des inventeurs et des non-inventeurs, ce qui accélère la mise sur le marché et garantit que les meilleures idées sont protégées et mises en œuvre.

Gestion des produits : Une nouvelle fonctionnalité permet de visualiser les contributions en matière de brevets en liant les brevets, les marques et les données financières aux familles de produits. Ceci permet de comprendre clairement les actifs de propriété intellectuelle qui augmentent la valeur des produits. Cette visibilité accrue, y compris les données d’évaluation des brevets dans les relations avec les sujets, simplifie les opportunités de licence et éclaire les décisions de renouvellement de la propriété intellectuelle.

« Aujourd’hui est une étape importante puisque nous lançons AQX 11 », a déclaré Bob Romeo, PDG d’Anaqua. « Alimenté par l’IA et une automatisation améliorée, c’est un bond en avant dans les technologies de gestion de la PI. Alors que nous célébrons le 20ème anniversaire d’Anaqua, ce lancement souligne nos progrès et notre engagement en matière d’innovation. Nous sommes ravis de célébrer notre anniversaire et de partager cet accomplissement avec notre communauté mondiale de clients, qui ont joué un rôle essentiel dans la réalisation de ce projet. »

Vincent Brault, Vice-président senior du produit et de l’innovation chez Anaqua, a souligné l’importance de cette version : « AQX 11 est le résultat d’une collaboration étendue avec notre communauté de clients. Cette version permet à nos clients d’optimiser l’efficacité opérationnelle et la prise de décision stratégique grâce à des capacités d’IA et d’automatisation révolutionnaires. En permettant aux acteurs de la propriété intellectuelle d’extraire des informations vitales à partir de données essentielles et de rationaliser les décisions relatives aux portefeuilles et à la classification des brevets, AQX 11 établit une nouvelle norme en matière de technologie de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle. »

Pour plus d’informations sur AQX 11 et pour demander une démonstration, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de PI avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu’un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils en PI dans le monde, utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d’un million de décideurs, avocats, juristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent les logiciels Anaqua pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou la page entreprise d’Anaqua sur LinkedIn.

Contact presse :
Amanda Glagolev
Directrice de la communication
Anaqua
+1-617-375-5808
[email protected]

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Winning Streak: Allegiance Real Estate Dominates DAMAC Properties for Q1 2024

Allegiance Real Estate Dominates DAMAC Properties for Q1 2024
Allegiance Real Estate Dominates DAMAC Properties for Q1 2024

Photo courtesy of Allegiance Real Estate

Allegiance Real Estate clinches top honors at the prestigious DAMAC Property Awards for the first quarter of 2024, solidifying its position as a market leader in Dubai’s real estate sector.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Allegiance Real Estate, a premier real estate brokerage firm based in Dubai, has once again emerged as the top broker for DAMAC Properties in the first quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the fourth consecutive quarter of recognition for Allegiance Real Estate, cementing its leadership position in Dubai’s competitive real estate market.

DAMAC Properties, known for its luxury real estate offerings across the Middle East since 2002, bestowed this accolade on Allegiance Real Estate, acknowledging the firm’s commitment to excellence and its role in shaping the future of Dubai’s real estate landscape.

With over 5,000 successful property transactions amounting to AED 20 billion, Allegiance Real Estate has a remarkable customer satisfaction rating of 4.9/5. The company’s CEO, Amr Aboushaban, expressed gratitude for the award and dedicated the win to Allegiance Real Estate’s culture of excellence.

This dedication to excellence is evident in the firm’s client engagement strategies, such as its monthly international roadshows and accessible online real estate materials. These initiatives have been crucial in attracting local and international investors, empowering them with up-to-date insights to understand the Dubai real estate market better.

Priyanka Jacob, AVP HR at Allegiance Real Estate, states, “At Allegiance Real Estate, we prioritize a culture of excellence where our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do. By fostering a supportive environment that values both our team members and customers equally, we not only drive repeat business and referrals but also ensure sustainable success.”

Allegiance Real Estate maintains a highly engaged and motivated workforce, recognizing that their passion and commitment are fundamental to their continuous growth and achievement. Jacob shares how each department wholeheartedly embraces this philosophy, working collaboratively to cultivate a thriving and positive organizational culture.

Despite current economic challenges, including rising inflation and fluctuating market conditions, Allegiance Real Estate has continued to thrive by offering a diverse portfolio of properties at various price points and locations. The firm clients range from seasoned investors to first-time buyers.

Allegiance Real Estate is set to be a global leader in real estate as it expands its reach from Dubai to the international stage.

About Allegiance Real Estate

Allegiance Real Estate, an award-winning Dubai-based real estate agency, offers extensive and unbiased real estate brokerage services to an international clientele. As an official brokerage company of DAMAC, it focuses on global outreach and customer education, establishing itself as a reliable partner for global investors exploring the Dubai real estate market. The company’s transparency, client-focused approach, and strategic partnerships with leading developers solidify its position as a real estate frontrunner.

Contact Information:

Contact Person’s Name: Zoober Ahmed
Position: VP Marketing
Company Name: Allegiance Real Estate
Company website: https://www.aredxb.com/
Contact Email Address: [email protected]

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‫شركة GEMXX Corporation تُعلن انضمام Ali S. Abood إلى مجلس إدارة Latin Energy Partners

لاس فيجاس،, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

من خلال IBN — يسر شركة GEMXX Corporation (المتداولة خارج البورصة تحت الرمز: GEMZ) (والمشار إليها فيما يلي بلفظ “GEMXX” أو “الشركة“)، أن تعلن عن انضمام Ali S. Abood إلى مجلس إدارة ذراعها الاستثماري الرئيسي، Latin Energy Partners. تأتي هذه الإضافة الاستراتيجية إلى مجلس الإدارة لتتواءم مع التزام شركة GEMXX بتعزيز محفظتها الاستثمارية وتوسيع تأثيرها في قطاع الطاقة الإقليمي.

يمتلك Ali S. Abood خبرات هائلة في قطاعات الأعمال الدولية والتمويل والاستشارات، مع التركيز بصفة خاصة على سوق الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا. وتشمل خبراته العريضة شغل مناصب إدارية رفيعة وأدوار استشارية في العديد من المؤسسات متعددة الجنسيات، في قطاعات منها لتعدين والطاقة وتداول السلع والخدمات المالية.

إن الروح الريادية للسيد/ Abood واستراتيجياته التسويقية المبتكرة نجحت على الدوام في ضمان صفقات عمل هائلة لعملائه. كما أن خبرته في ترتيب التمويل من خلال وكالات الائتمان الحكومية الدولية والقروض المشتركة كانت عاملاً مساعدًا في تسهيل صفقات تجارية كبرى. تشمل المناصب البارزة خلال حياته العملية المميزة شغله مناصب رفيعة لدى شركة Esso (Exxon) والبنك التجاري السعودي، إلى جانب مناصبه الاستشارية في شركات الدفاع والهندسة والعديد من شركات التكنولوجيا.

وفي معرض تعليقه على هذه المناسبة، قال السيد/ Abood “لقد ساعدت خبراتي الهائلة في الأعمال والتمويل الدولي، لا سيما في قطاع الطاقة، في إعدادي بشكل جيد لشغل هذا المنصب البارز. ولا يوجد أي تكتل نفطي بري آخر يمتلك مثل هذه الإمكانيات التي تصل لإنتاج عدة مليارات من البراميل. إنني أتطلع إلى الاستفادة من خبراتي في ترسيخ علاقات عمل وتوفير فرص تمويل رئيسية ترتقي بشركة Latin Energy Partners إلى آفاق جديدة”.

السيد/ Abood حاصل على درجة علمية في تجارة الأعمال ويمتلك مؤهلات احترافية في المحاسبة والتمويل، وبهذا تعزز خلفيته الأكاديمية خبراته العملية. وهو يشتهر بمهارات التفاوض الدبلوماسية وعلاقاته مع شخصيات سياسية وتجارية رفيعة المستوى في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا وحول العالم، ومن ثم فهو يتبوأ مكانة جيدة للمساهمة في النمو والنجاح الاستراتيجي لشركة Latin Energy Partners.

وبهذه المناسبة، قال Richard Clowater، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة GEMXX Corporation “نشعر بالحماسة للإعلان عن انضمام Ali S. Abood إلى مجلس إدارة Latin Energy Partners“. وأضاف “إن خبراته العريضة وسجله الحافل في ضمان علاقات عمل قوية وتوفير التمويل للمؤسسات تمثل قيمة لا تُقدر بثمن في إطار سعينا لتوسيع استثماراتنا في قطاع الطاقة. إننا واثقون من أن قيادة السيد/ Abood وأفكاره الثاقبة سوف تعزز النمو الهائل والنجاح الكبير لشركة Latin Energy Partners“.

نبذة عن LATIN ENERGY PARTNERS
شركة Latin Energy Partners هي شركة رائدة ناشئة ومستقلة عاملة في قطاع الاستكشاف والإنتاج تعمل على استكشاف احتياطيات الهيدروكربونات الهائلة في أمريكا اللاتينية، وهي واحدة من مناطق الهيدروكربونات على مستوى العالم التي لم تحظ بالقدر الكافي من الاستكشاف. تأتي مساعينا مدعومة بحقوق ملكية فكرية شاملة وفهم قوي للبيئة الجيولوجية الإقليمية.

وتُقدم Latin Energy Partners نفسها باعتبارها شركة رائدة محتملة في قطاع “أصول النفط والغاز” بأمريكا اللاتينية وتلتزم بالتطور المستدام والمسؤول للموارد الطبيعية من خلال تطبيق أساليب صديقة للبيئة والمجتمع بشكل عام.

للحصول على مزيد من المعلومات، يرجى زيارة: Latin Energy Partners

نبذة عن GEMXX CORPORATION
شركة GEMXX Corporation (المتداولة خارج البورصة تحت الرمز: GEMZ؛ $GEMZ) هي شركة عامة مدرجة في البورصة متخصصة في التعدين وإنتاج الذهب والأحجار الكريمة والمجوهرات وتوصيلها للأسواق العالمية. كما تعمل الشركة على التوسيع الاستراتيجي لنموذج أعمالها بحيث يشمل تمويل حقوق الملكية الخاصة لاستكشاف حقول النفط المحتملة العملاقة والهائلة في أمريكا اللاتينية. تمثل قناة الأعمال الجديدة هذه خطوة محسوبة لتحديد الأحواض النادرة أو التي يتم تجاهلها أو التي لم تشهد أعمال استكشاف كافية والتي يسود اعتقاد بأنها تشتمل على احتياطيات نفطية هائلة.

وفي ضوء الانتشار العالمي لشركة GEMXX Corporation والتزامها الراسخ بالتميز والابتكار، فإنها تتبوأ مكانة قوية تتيح لها استكشاف بيئة الأسواق المتطورة وتحفيز النجاح طويل الأجل لمساهميها.

للحصول على مزيد من المعلومات، يرجى زيارة: GEMXX Corporation

بيان الملاذ الآمن

يشتمل هذا الإصدار الصحفي على بيانات استشرافية تهدف إلى توفير ملاذ آمن من الالتزام المقرر في ضوء قانون إصلاح التقاضي للأوراق المالية الخاصة الأمريكي لعام 1995. تشتمل هذه البيانات على كلمات من قبيل “يؤمن”، و”يتوقع”، و”يتنبأ”، و”يخطط” وتنطوي على مخاطر وشكوك قد تؤدي إلى اختلاف النتائج الفعلية بشكل جوهري. تشمل هذه المخاطر، على سبيل المثال لا الحصر، قدرتنا على الابتكار والتكيف مع تغيرات القطاع وتوسيع قاعدة عملائنا والتنافس بفاعلية والحفاظ على الاستقرار المالي وإدارة آليات الأسواق العامة. تنطبق البيانات الاستشرافية على تاريخ إعدادها فقط ولا نتحمل أي التزام بتحديث أي بيانات استشرافية.

توقيع /S/ Richard Clowater، الرئيس التنفيذي
GEMXX Corporation

للحصول على مزيد من لمعلومات، يُرجى التواصل مع:

اتصالات الشركات:
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Los Angeles, California
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
Office 310.299.1717
[email protected]

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Egypt Eyes More Tourist Inflows From Russia


Egypt pins hopes on coordination with Russian travel agencies to attract more tourists to the north-eastern coast.

These hopes come in the wake of participation by Egyptian representatives in the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Moscow on June 20 and 21.

During the meeting, the Egyptian representatives initiated dialogue with Russian tour operators on means of attracting more Russian tourists to the north-eastern coast, Egypt’s new tourist magnet.

The dialogue underscored Egypt’s desire to showcase the attractions of traditional destinations, such as the Red Sea resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.

They also demonstrated the Arab country’s desire to put new attractions on the international tourism map.

Egyptian representatives attending the meeting also sought to invite attention to Cairo as a potential destination in the programmes drawn out by Russian tour operators.

CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority, Amr el-Kady, held a series of discussions with a host of Russian tour operators, specialis
ing in the Egyptian market.

During his meetings with the operators, el-Kady reviewed their operational strategies for the promotion of Egyptian tourist destinations duringthe summer season and in the next winter season.

The meetings also sought to address challenges encountered by Russian tour operators and develop effective solutions to these challenges.

The Egyptian and Russian sides agreed, meanwhile, to intensify promotional efforts for Egyptian tourist destinations in the Russian market in the coming period.

The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting inaugurated Russia’s presidency of the BRICS conference this year.

The conference was held under the central theme, ‘Advancing Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security’.

The meeting of the ministers of tourism focused on the promotion of collaborative efforts among BRICS member nations to promote sustainable tourism development and identify diverse opportunities within the tourism sector.

In January of this year, Egypt became a member o
f the BRICS grouping. Egypt is optimistic that this inclusion would entail economic advantages for it and for other member nations.

El-Kady said Egypt is committed to achieving significant growth in the tourism industry, especially with the implementation of the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism 2030.

The strategy, he said, aims to increase the number of incoming tourists to 30 million by 2028, with an annual growth target of between 25 and 30%.

The strategy, he added, aligns with Egypt’s vision for sustainable development in 2030.

‘The strategy focuses on boosting the incoming tourism movement by expanding airline capacity and enhancing the overall tourism climate and infrastructure, particularly in the hotel sector,’ el-Kady said.

‘Our efforts are directed at improving the tourism experience and elevating the quality of services in Egyptian tourist destinations,’ he added.

El-Kady revealed that Egypt has allocated a significant portion of its domestic product, about 22% over the past seven yea
rs, to the development of infrastructure, transportation networks, including railways and airports.

These investments, he said, have had a positive impact on the tourism sector.

He highlighted the ‘Your Expectations are History’ Tourism promotion campaign which was launched by the Egyptian Tourism Authority.

The campaign, he said, was developed in 2021 to present Egypt as a vibrant, modern, and dynamic tourist destination.

The campaign targets major tourism markets, including Germany, England, Italy, the US, Arab Gulf states, Russia, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic, France, and Spain.

It aims to appeal to diverse tourist segments, both from established and emerging markets, showcasing Egypt’s rich and varied tourism offerings which are tailored to all tastes and preferences.

Source: State Information Service Egypt