November 19, 2022

OKX’s Haider Rafique Honoured as Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award

Middle East Blockchain Awards

OKX’s Haider Rafique Honoured as Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency exchange, is proud to announce that its Global Chief Marketing Officer, Haider Rafique, has received the Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award at the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), which was held in Abu Dhabi on November 18 and concludes Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

Established to recognise and reward outstanding efforts within blockchain and Web 3.0 innovation, MEBA was hosted by Abu Dhabi Finance Week in association with Hoko Agency Middle East, The Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association and Arabian Business Magazine.

Rafique was honoured with the Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022 Award for his outstanding efforts in bringing OKX into the mainstream and expanding its customer base beyond Asia.

In working towards this goal, January saw Rafique undertake a complete overhaul of the OKX brand identity from OKEx to reflect the change of paradigm from a centralised exchange to a one-stop platform for CeFi, DeFi and Web3. This rebrand set the stage for the partnerships, events and campaigns that would follow:

In February 2022, Rafique signed a multi-year deal with reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
In May 2022, Rafique signed another multi-year deal naming OKX the primary partner of McLaren Racing. In September 2022, McLaren and OKX unveiled a bespoke celebration livery carried on the MCL36 F1 cars at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix and 2022 Japanese Grand Prix.
In June 2022, OKX became the first cryptocurrency partner and sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival.
In July 2022, hot on the heels of the Manchester City training kit reveal, OKX continued to grow its sports partnerships by teaming up with legendary English golfer Ian Poulter.

In September 2022, Rafique launched a multi-million dollar advertising campaign with the aim of ‘introducing’ OKX to the world. With less than 15% of traders outside of Asia familiar with OKX, the company introduced itself to the greater global market as one of the most powerful crypto trading apps in a series of videos featuring its partners.

The Middle East Blockchain Awards winners were chosen by a panel of prestigious expert judges, including Dr Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre; Jehanzeb Awan, Board Member of MEAACBA, Founding Partner and CEO of J. Awan and Partners; Miriam Kiwan, Former Head of Digital Assets at ADGM, Board Member at BlackOack Global; Misha Hanin, co-founder and Futurist at Bedu; Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder and CCO of Crypto Oasis, and Matthew Amlot, Managing Editor of Arabian Business.

For more information on OKX, please visit OKX.com.

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About OKX
OKX is the second biggest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 20 million global customers, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app for investors and professional traders everywhere.

Beyond OKX’s exchange, the OKX Wallet is the platform’s latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.

To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com

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November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Pre-Paid Metre System Upgrading Works

The Department of Electrical Services, Prime Minister’s Office will conduct upgrading works of the pre-paid meter system which will be carried out on Monday, 21st November, from midnight to 6 in the morning.

During the upgrading works, all pre-paid meter token purchases via Cash Deposit Machine, CDM, PowerKad, DST Easi SMS and online purchases will be affected. The public are advised to purchase the pre-paid meter tokens before the upgrading works are carried out.

For further inquiries, contact Talian Darussalam 123.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Various Side Activities

The 2021 Brunei History Run Challenge programme will take place on 20th November. The programme organized by the Brunei History Centre in collaboration with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, BIBD, is an annual activity of the Brunei History Centre in conjunction with the recognition of Bandar Seri Begawan as the Capital of Islamic Civilization for the Asian Region 2019. The Brunei History Centre held various side activities to further enliven the programme.

Among the side activities are acoustic performances, classic car and antique bicycle collection shows and stalls. It aims to give the public the opportunity to participate and win various prizes by visiting the Brunei History Centre with their families, as well as getting to know the history and heritage found in the country. The side activities started on 19th November, until 10 at night and will continue on Sunday, from 6 in the morning to 12.30 at noon. The programme aims to support the achievement of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ Strategic Plan 2020-2024 which is the Brunei History Centre as a Centre of Excellence for History and the Sultanate of Brunei 2023.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Expo Creativity and CCA Day

In conjunction with the second anniversary of the establishment of the Belait Sixth Form Centre, PTEB, the Centre held a Creativity Expo and CCA Day.

The expo was officiated by Dayang Chin Ai Fong, Principal of PTEB. Various genres of artworks were highlighted to foster creative expression in general and in the form of marketable art products. The exhibition also included a workshop, a collection of figures and miniatures, as well as an art and entrepreneurship exhibitions.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Briefing on Al-Quran Syllabus

Towards providing information to teachers on the implementation of the Fixed Curriculum for the subject of Al-Quran for year eleven in 2023, as well as the use of Al-Quran teaching and learning resources in schools, government and private colleges, the Ministry of Education through the Curriculum Development Department in collaboration with the Islamic Studies Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs, held a Briefing on the Al-Quran Syllabus Fixed Curriculum, for Year Eleven 2023. The briefing was held on 19th November afternoon, at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School, Kampong Katok.

Over 150 Heads of Religious Teachers and Heads of Departments as well as Year 11 Al-Quran subject teachers for all secondary institutions, government and private colleges nationwide attended the briefing. The programme under the joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Religious Affairs started in 2020 simultaneously for Years 9, 10 and 11 in all government and private secondary schools, with a one-time allocation of 25 to 30 minutes a week using the transitional curriculum.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Certificates and Awards Presentation

126 Micronet International College students from various programmes, received certificates in a graduation ceremony. The ceremony took place on 19th November morning, at Indera Samudera Grand Hall, Empire Brunei.

The certificates were presented by Doctor Haji Azman bin Ahmad, Permanent Secretary for Higher Education at the Ministry of Education as the Representative of the Minister of Education. Among those present were Doctor Chin Wei Keh, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education; Datin Paduka Professor Doctor Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei and Sylvester Yong, Managing Director of Micronet International College. Two students received the ‘Micronet Special Merit Award’ for outstanding academic achievements.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

World Ozone Day Roadshow

Brunei Darussalam has succeeded in reducing over sixty-one percent of the baseline set in the Montreal Protocol. The matter was outlined by the Permanent Secretary for Planning, Land Use and Environment at the Ministry of Development during the ‘Ozone For All’ Ceremony in conjunction with World Ozone Day 2022 organized by the Ministry of Development, 19th November morning. The Montreal Protocol has found that alternative gas used to replace ozone-depleting substances have high global warming potential and can cause negative effects on the climate.

Doctor Dayang Nor Imtihan binti Haji Abdul Razak further stated Brunei Darussalam is the first country in Southeast Asia to produce the guideline handbook which contains Best Practices for handling and management of flammable gases.

The ceremony continued with the inauguration of the ‘Ozone for All’ roadshow and the launch of the Guideline for Safe Handling of Low-Global Warming Potential, GWP Flammable Refrigerants as well as the prize presentation to the winners of the ‘Asia-Pacific Regional Ozone 2 Climate’ Art Contest. The roadshow is open to the public until the 20th November, from 10 in the morning to 10 at night at Times Square Shopping Centre.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Awards Presentation

The recipients of the awards in conjunction with the 29th Civil Service Day are hoped to continue to be an encouragement to all Civil servants in fulfilling their respective trusts as well as to contribute to the success of the inclusive and holistic national development agenda. The matter was stated by the Permanent Secretary for Civil Service Governance at the Prime Minister’s Office during the appreciation ceremony and the presentation of awards in conjunction with the 29th Civil Service Day. The ceremony took place at the Prime Minister’s Office, 19th November morning.

Awang Ajman bin Haji Meludin as Chairman of the Executive Committee also said that the awards are in recognition of the efforts of Government Ministries and Departments that have successfully reformed and improved the efficacy of their services.

The awards were presented by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yusof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office. The Fit For Purpose Group from the Tutong District Branch of the Survey Department received the Silver Award of the Prime Innovation Award 2022 Project paper. While the Bronze was won by the Planning, Development and Research Department and the Examination Department, Ministry of Education. Also held was the presentation of the accreditation certificates for the Public Sector Performance grading programme, Outstanding Civil Service Employee Award, and Meritorious and Devoted Civil Service Staff Award.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Departs Bangkok

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam left Bangkok, Thailand today after attending the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, AELM. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

Prior to departure, Doa Selamat was recited by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.

Present at Don Mueang Air Terminal to bid farewell to His Majesty was His Excellency Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. Also present was His Excellency Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Thailand.

At the AELM, His Majesty attended the Retreat Sessions One and Two of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting 2022, APEC Leaders’ Informal Dialogue with Guests; held a Bilateral Meeting with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as a Bilateral Meeting with His Excellency the President of the People’s Republic of China. His Majesty also attended a Gala Dinner welcoming the APEC Economic Leaders to the 29th AELM. His Majesty also attended the Royal Audience with Their Majesties the King of the Kingdom of Thailand and Queen.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Royal Audience

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a Royal Audience with Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, King of the Kingdom of Thailand and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, which was held at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Bangkok. Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

Upon arrival at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency General Surayud Chulanont, the President of the Privy Council and spouse. His Majesty then joined APEC Economic Leaders for the Royal Audience with His Majesty the King of the Kingdom Thailand and Her Majesty the Queen. Also present at the ceremony was Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.

APEC Economic Leaders were in Bangkok to attend the 29th AELM held on the 18th and 19th November. Thailand as APEC Chair hosted the AELM three times, in 1992, 2003 and 2022. This year’s AELM Meeting is the first physical meeting post-COVID-19.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022

Retreat Session II of APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah stresses the importance in accelerating recovery, strengthening trade and investment in a holistic and coordinated approach in the post-pandemic era, especially for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs. In the titah at the Retreat Session 2 of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting 2022, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also emphasizes the importance in helping MSMEs be future-ready by widening their knowledge base to be more climate-resilient; formulating a coherent and predictable policy environment to attract investors and entrepreneurs; in integrating them into the regional and supply chains; and equipping them with digital skills. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. The Retreat Session 2 was held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, QSNCC, Bangkok, Thailand.

With the theme ‘Sustainable Trade and Investment’, Session 2 of the Retreat began with welcoming remarks by His Excellency Prayut Chan-O-Cha, Prime Minister of Thailand. At the session, His Majesty and other APEC leaders discussed issues on cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern, and listened to a presentation by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund regarding the Global Economic Outlook.

During the Retreat Session 2, His Majesty in the titah acknowledges the positive outcomes of the 12th World Trade Organisation, WTO Ministerial Conference that reflected its Members’ commitment to ensure that global trade remains unimpeded. His Majesty also calls for APEC to continue upholding the spirit of multilateralism and in engaging all stakeholders to ensure its role as an incubator will continue to contribute to the momentum of the WTO’s ongoing work. In ending the titah, His Majesty expresses support to the United States of America as it prepares to take over the APEC Chairmanship for 2023, with the theme ‘Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.’

At the APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting, the APEC Economic Leaders have released two outcome documents namely the APEC Economic Leaders’ Declaration and the Bangkok Goals on BioCircular-Green Economy. The Economic Leaders’ Declaration highlighted APEC’s work throughout 2022 during the Thailand’s Chairmanship. This includes efforts on advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific, FTAAP, safe passage, women’s economic empowerment and sustainability through the Bio-Circular-Green, BCG Economy model.

Meanwhile, the Bangkok Goals on BCG Economy seeks to affirm APEC Leaders’ commitment to continue advancing its sustainability objectives in a bold, responsive, and comprehensive manner to address the heightened economic and environmental challenges and disruptions facing the region, while reinforcing and contributing to ongoing global actions.

APEC is one of the valuable platforms that promotes dialogues, exchange of views and best practices on initiatives and policies that contributes to a more conductive economic climate. As an incubator of ideas, APEC also builds on economic and technical cooperation as well as capacity building programmes on various areas. Brunei Darussalam’s membership in APEC has thus enabled participation in these policy dialogues and capacity building engagements which can contribute towards achieving the goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

November 19, 2022

Coliving Startup Cohabs Joins Forces With Leading Real Estate Investors to Accelerate Growth

With the ambition to reach 5.000 bedrooms across 11 cities by the end of 2026, Cohabs looks to initiate the next step in expansion through increased institutional support.

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BRUSSELS, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cohabs, a Brussels-based company specializing in coliving, announces the entry into its capital of three new institutional investors: global real estate investor Ivanhoé Cambridge, Belfius Insurance, and the real estate arm of the Belgian Sovereign Fund (SFPIM – Real Estate). All the founders and historical shareholders AG Real Estate and Alphastone remain on board to fuel the growth of the company.

Founded in 2016 by four Belgian entrepreneurs — Youri Dauber, François Samyn, Malik Dauber, and Lionel Jadot — Cohabs is a fully integrated coliving platform that both owns and operates its real estate assets. They provide a unique shared housing experience through fully furnished, premium accommodations. The 50-person company has a current portfolio of 1.550 bedrooms across five cities (Brussels, Paris, New York, Madrid, and Luxembourg), with the majority of its team and assets based in Brussels.

Driven by a community-first approach, Cohabs prioritizes the experience of its members through a tech-centric and flexible process. The company is committed to limiting its impact on the environment by focusing on a global, sustainable approach. From a social standpoint, Cohabs is committed to maintaining 5% of the Belgium portfolio as solidarity bedrooms with 50% reduced rent to ensure coliving is accessible for all.

With the ambition to reach 5.000 bedrooms across 11 cities by the end of 2026, Cohabs looks to initiate the next step in expansion through increased institutional support.

This equity investment will allow investors to assist Cohabs in terms of structuring, financing, and operational growth due to their extensive resources and experience in developing high-quality real estate around the world. This will significantly strengthen Cohabs’ capital structure and increase its capacity to position itself as a major player with a focus on a sustainable coliving experience that always puts its members first.

With that in mind, this step forward is not just a win for one organization, but a major step forward for the institutionalization of the coliving industry.

Cohabs was advised on this transaction by Natixis Partners & Tandem Capital Advisors.

“From the very first meeting with Ivanhoé Cambridge, it was clear we were a good fit. They immediately understood our vision of coliving and shared our fundamental values. They have the experience, resources, and drive to help us reach the next level. Combine this dynamic with the belief and support from our historical Belgian investors and our ambition has all the fuel necessary for us to accomplish our goals. Our mission will remain the same: be the most qualitative, sustainable, and member-centric coliving company in the world.“

Youri Dauber, Founder & CEO of Cohabs.

“Cohabs offers everything we are looking for in terms of an innovative concept in an alternative asset class, which aligns with a strong and growing trend in the living sector, and we are confident the company will grow further internationally. This operation is another demonstration of Ivanhoé Cambridge’s ability to successfully close complex private equity deals, and to diversify its portfolio with alternative asset classes.“

Arnaud Malbos, Head of Investments Europe for Ivanhoé Cambridge.

“We are delighted with this important step in the life of Cohabs, which we have supported with conviction since its inception. Flexibility, agility, service and quality in addition to a strong local Belgian base: these are all assets that have undoubtedly attracted Ivanhoé Cambridge. As a top-tier financial and strategic partner, AG Real Estate is convinced that such a pool of investors can only ensure the growth and sustainability of Cohabs! Congratulations to the teams for this new milestone in their history.“

Amand-Benoît D’Hondt, Chief Alternative Investments & Sustainability Officer at AG Real Estate.

Contact Information:
Seonaid Strachan (Headland)
sstrachan@headlandconsultancy.com
+44 (0)78 2655 0796

Roxane Decraemer
roxane.decraemer@agrealestate.eu
+32 2 609 67 37

Melanie Keegan
Content Manager
melanie@cohabs.com

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