DUBAI: Nabd, the world’s largest Arabic News Aggregator platform, has announced its strategic partnership with Huawei, whereby Nabd provides personalized Arabic content for Huawei smartphone users in the MENA region via “Huawei Assistant” and “Huawei Browser”. The new alliance between Nabd and Huawei enables the delivery of personalized Arabic newsfeeds within both Huawei Browser and…
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Taubman Asia and Shinsegae Group celebrate opening of Starfield Anseong in South Korea
ANSEONG: The new Starfield Anseong, the second joint venture between Taubman Asia and Shinsegae Property, opened in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The one million square foot, modern shopping, entertainment and dining destination is Taubman Asia’s fourth successful development project. It will serve as the primary mall for Anseong, one of the fastest-growing areas of…
Chevy Humphrey named President and CEO of Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
CHICAGO: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) announced that Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Arizona Science Center, will succeed David Mosena as President and CEO of one of the largest science museums in the world. Mosena is retiring at the end of the year after 23 years leading MSI. The first…
Kitchen United appoints Michael Montagano as Chief Executive Officer
PASADENA: Kitchen United has appointed Michael Montagano as Chief Executive Officer and newest member of the Company’s Board of Directors following two years serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, a news release said. Additionally, Joy Lai has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer from her previous position as Chief Marketing Officer. “Over the past…
J.Jill Names Claire Spofford as Chief Executive Officer
QUINCY: J.Jill Inc. announced the appointment of Claire Spofford as Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than February 15. She will also become a member of the Board of Directors. Jim Scully will remain Interim CEO to ensure a smooth transition of the role. Spofford a veteran retail executive with more than 20 years of…
entrexIT and Biocom launch new IT platform for life science companies
SAN DIEGO: centrexIT and Biocom announced the launch of IT Deal Desk. The latest platform provides Biocom members with exclusive access to an extensive, vetted partner network and simplifies the task of negotiating and securing agreements on members’ behalf. “centrexIT has decades of collective experience operating IT strategy in the life science industry. Currently, roughly…
CDB Aviation agrees to lease additional six A321neos to Wizz Air
DUBLIN: CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, announced an extension of the company’s relationship with Wizz Air Holdings Plc with an additional sale and leaseback transaction for a batch of six Airbus A321neo aircraft. Wizz Air is expected to receive four A321neos in the fourth quarter…
Chevron Phillips Chemical names B.J. Hebert executive vice president and chief operating officer
THE WOODLANDS: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC announced that B.J. Hebert will join the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective November 1. In this newly created role, Hebert will have responsibility for the company’s manufacturing operations and commercial functions. “B.J. is a proven leader who brings to CPChem deep industry experience…
Forward Air Corp acquires Value Logistics for $2.25 million
GREENEVILLE: Forward Air Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Value Logistics Inc., a privately held intermodal drayage provider for $2.25 million. Value Logistics generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue. The transaction will be funded from cash on hand and will close in October 2020. Forward Air Corporation is executing…
Accenture acquires New Zealand-based SAP and cloud solutions technology firm Zag
AUCKLAND: Accenture has acquired New Zealand-based SAP and cloud solutions technology firm Zag, a news release said. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. The acquisition will bolster Accenture’s New Zealand and Australian digital transformation capabilities to meet increased demand from organisations migrating to the cloud and SAP’s next generation products. Zag has offices…
Halo Labs signs agreement to acquire Canmart in a share exchange deal
TORONTO: Halo Labs Inc. has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Canmart Ltd. in exchange for up to 72.463 common shares of Halo. Canmart is a licensed importer and distributor of cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) in the United Kingdom. Issuance of certain…
HyperChain Capital to increase investments in DeFi projects
SINGAPORE: HyperChain Capital has announced plans to increase investments in innovative DeFi (decentralized finance) projects. There has been a significant growth in the decentralized finance segment of the blockchain over the past two months and it is expected to continue. Since the end of August 2020, the total value locked in DeFi space has increased…