5 airport technologies to ease holiday travel

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(Stacker) – Welcome to the holidays—and with it, the holiday rush. A third of Americans plan to travel to catch the Yuletide cheer this year, according to a September 2024 Civic Science survey. To manage the surge, airports are speeding up their adoption of passenger-focused technologies. The global smart airports market, valued at $18.2 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $40.4 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets.U.S. airports are investing heavily in automated solutions to address long-standing pain points in air travel. Fortune Business Insights reports that 88% of airports and airlines are using artificial intelligence to plan major research and development programs, driven by passenger demand given that 64% of travelers want a digital travel concierge.While these technological upgrades aim to improve efficiency, high modernization costs and data sharing regulations present major challenges for airports. Travel experts told USA Today these automated systems can be especially challenging for elderly travelers or those less comfortable with technology.Uniqode highlighted five key passenger-focused technologies that airports have adopted in recent years, exploring how they work, where they are implemented, and their potential benefits for travelers. From automated check-in kiosks and biometric screening to automated security lanes, luggage tracking systems, and mobile apps, these innovations are reshaping holiday travel for millions of Americans.
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // ShutterstockAutomated check-in kiosksAutomated check-in kiosks, now standard at most U.S. airports, are evolving as airlines push toward more digital solutions. These self-service stations allow travelers to check in, select seats, print boarding passes, and tag bags without staff assistance.Alaska Airlines removed check-in kiosks at nine airports in 2024 as part of a $2.5 billion plan to transition entirely to mobile apps, while Frontier Airlines now charges $20 for human check-in assistance, according to USA Today.The push toward automation has mixed results. While airlines claim kiosks reduce check-in times and keep costs down, people still prefer to talk to other people. A study by travel technology company Travelport found that three-quarters of customer survey respondents still prefer the option of speaking with a human agent.Oakland International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport have implemented biometric kiosks and self-boarding systems, respectively, to enhance passenger verification and streamline processes, Forbes reported. However, travel experts told USA Today these automated systems often struggle with complex situations like rebooking or special needs assistance.New features being integrated into modern kiosks include radio-frequency identification—or RFID—baggage tracking, with over 50% of passengers expressing interest in electronic bag tags, according to Airport Industry News.
BCFC // ShutterstockBiometric security screeningBiometric security screening, which uses facial recognition to verify traveler identities, is expanding rapidly across U.S. airports as part of the Transportation Security Administration’s effort to enhance security and reduce wait times. The technology, which TSA began testing in 2019, can reduce security interaction time from 25 seconds to roughly 10 seconds, according to Delta Air Lines officials interviewed by The New York Times.Currently available at more than 30 airports, including Denver International and Los Angeles International, the TSA plans to expand biometric screening to 400 more locations, per the Times.A survey published in September 2024 by the U.S. Travel Association found that nearly 4 out of 5 air travelers support biometrics at TSA checkpoints, with 7 out of 10 supporters citing terrorism prevention and human trafficking prevention as key reasons. Legislation proposed by Sens. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and John Kennedy of Louisiana threatens to ban TSA’s use of biometric technologies, a move the U.S. Travel Association warns could result in longer wait times, reduced security, and wasted taxpayer dollars. The TSA says that passenger participation remains voluntary, with travelers able to opt out in favor of standard ID checks.Major carriers continue expanding implementation, with Delta operating the system at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports, while United Airlines uses it at Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles International airports.
Elliott Cowand Jr // ShutterstockAutomated screening lanesThe TSA implemented automated screening lanes with CT scanners to enhance security and reduce checkpoint wait times. Nationwide, 205 automated screening lanes have been installed as of June 2024, including new lanes added at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.The new system features four stations where travelers can simultaneously place items in bins, allowing faster passengers to move around slower ones, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein told ABC 7 News in July 2024. Automated rollers move bins through X-ray tunnels and return them underneath the conveyor, “a little bit like a bowling lane,” Farbstein explained.The technology includes advanced CT scanners that provide 3D images of carry-on items, which TSA officers can rotate on touch-screen monitors for better inspection, according to the TSA. Early adopters like Denver International Airport tested the system in 2018 to refine the technology before wider implementation.The automated lanes are currently in place at Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lanes aim to maintain TSA’s standard wait time goals of 10 minutes or less for PreCheck lanes and 30 minutes or less for standard screening.
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // ShutterstockAirport apps for seamless updates, dining options, cashless parkingMajor airports are launching mobile apps that provide real-time updates about flights, dining options, and parking to streamline the travel experience. At Houston airports, a new app helps passengers locate food vendors and receive flight notifications. The system also includes a cashless parking solution where travelers can prereserve spots by entering their license plate number and trip details. According to a report from Fox 26 Houston, automated readers scan license plates to open gates upon arrival, with charges automatically processed to credit cards upon exit.QR codes are also becoming a key feature in airport dining, allowing travelers to order meals directly from their smartphones without downloading additional apps. At venues in airports like John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and Chicago O’Hare, passengers can scan QR codes to browse menus, pay, and even have food delivered to their gate, according to The Verge.International airports are advancing app technologies. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol launched an Apple Watch app in January 2024, using artificial intelligence and thousands of motion sensors to predict crowd sizes and wait times. The system uses smart, self-learning algorithms to make departure, transfer, and arrival processes more predictable for travelers, according to the airport. The app has been downloaded by more than 1.6 million travelers as of January 2024.
BadPixma // ShutterstockAirTags for tracking luggage (and helping the airline do the same)Apple is introducing a new “Share Item Location” feature that allows passengers to share AirTag location data with airlines to streamline luggage tracking. The technology uses Apple’s Find My network to track items and generates a live-updating link that passengers can share with airlines, CNN reported.About 26 million bags were mishandled in 2022, which cost the industry an estimated $2.6 billion, according to SITA, an air transport communication and IT company. Launching in December 2024, the “Share Item Location” feature aims to address these issues by helping travelers and airlines locate misplaced luggage more efficiently.United Airlines plans to roll out the feature at select airports and hopes to launch it more widely in 2025, United’s chief customer officer David Kinzelman told CNN. The technology will also be built into SITA’s baggage-tracing system and used by more than 500 airlines and 2,800 airports globally.While the system promises to help locate mishandled bags more efficiently, passengers need to own both an iPhone and AirTags to use the service. The location-sharing link automatically expires after seven days or when users are reunited with their luggage.Additional research by Nicole Caldwell. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.This story originally appeared on Uniqode and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.Copyright 2024 Stacker via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Biblioracle: My 2024 Biblioracle Book Awards for fiction, the first half

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When it came time to compile the possible contenders for the 2024 Biblioracle Book Awards for fiction, I came up with 20 titles, more than one-third of all the new fiction I read this year.This is an unwieldy list for even the two installments I have planned, so please know some worthy books will be left out through no fault of their own. The firm word count on this column is a cruel taskmaster.I also realized that I’ve not previously had a chance to write about a good number of the books that deserve Biblioracle laurels, so that’s going to be the focus of next week’s column. This week is a round-up of the best fiction from 2024 I’ve previously covered in this space.Book That Would Make the Most Satisfying Limited Series in the Vein of “Reacher”The “Reacher” Amazon Prime series based on the Jack Reacher books is a near-perfect distillation of what’s compelling about the novels. I would love to see someone do the same with Rob Hart’s “Assassins Anonymous,” a smart and witty thriller about hired killers in a 12-step group trying to keep themselves from slipping back to the dark side.Book That Makes Me Choke Up a Little Just Thinking About It AgainThe narrator of Garth Greenwell’s “Small Rain” is stricken with illness and finds himself suddenly isolated in an ICU during the COVID-19 period when hospitals were overwhelmed and loved ones could only visit for short periods per day. The narrator is left with only his thoughts, and his ruminations on love, disaster, poetry, sex and other human connections establish a kind of intimacy only on offer through the experience of reading.Book That Takes a Big Swing and Results in a Grand SlamHow audacious is it to write a companion narrative to what is perhaps the first fully “American” novel? Very. But with “James,” his retelling of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Huck’s enslaved companion, Percival Everett manages to unfurl not only a story that works on its own, but one that also sheds new light on Twain’s classic text.Book That I Read Twice, Which Almost Never HappensBen Shattuck’s braided collection of short stories “The History of Sound” so impressed me on my initial reading that I went back and immediately read it again with equal, maybe even greater pleasure. I honestly think it’s a masterpiece.I Like My Wit Bone Dry Books of the YearThis is a tie between Camille Bordas’ “The Material” and Charles Baxter’s “Blood Test.” The Chicago-set “The Material” spans no more than a day in the lives of the students and professors in a graduate program for stand-up comedy but manages to bring all these people to life with great good humor. “Blood Test” is the story of an everyman who has perhaps been given permission to go off the rails. Both will put a sly smile on your face.Best Book to Recommend to the Most People Book of the YearThe opening premise of Alison Espach’s “The Wedding People” — a woman (Phoebe Stone) checks into a luxury coastal Rhode Island hotel to have one glorious night before killing herself — may seem dark, but Espach deftly brings both Phoebe and the reader around via a journey through a multi-day wedding party that Phoebe somehow becomes integral to. Both Jenna Bush Hager (it was a Read with Jenna pick) and I think lots of people will enjoy this book, and based on the dozen people I’ve recommended it to, we’re right.Next week, the books I should’ve talked about but haven’t yet gotten their flowers.John Warner is the author of “Why They Can’t Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and Other Necessities.”Twitter @biblioracleBiblioracle: The 2024 nonfiction Biblioracle Book AwardsBook recommendations from the BiblioracleJohn Warner tells you what to read based on the last five books you’ve read.1. “The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness” by Kenn Kaufman2. “Henry and Clara” by Thomas Mallon3. “Middle of the Night” by Riley Sager4. “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon” by Kevin Fedarko5. “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal— Jeff R., Glen EllynA mix of nonfiction and different fiction genres. If this means Jeff is a wide reader, it’s a piece of cake. I just have to give him a good book: “Billy Bathgate” by E.L. Doctorow.1. “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr2. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut3. “Ball Four” by Jim Bouton4. “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown5. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn— Jim P., NapervilleJim says he gets his books exclusively from the library, so he wants a selection that’s likely to be not checked out. This is sort of impossible to predict, but I think that means steering away from newer stuff that might be in hot demand. I’m going with “Saints at the River” by Ron Rash.1. “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach2. “All Fours” by Miranda July3. “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” by Ottessa Moshfegh4. “Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net” by Jessica Calarco5. “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara— Julia M., ChicagoI feel like the work of Mieko Kawakami fits in well with this mix. The specific recommendation is “Breasts and Eggs.”Get a reading from the BiblioracleSend a list of the last five books you’ve read and your hometown to [email protected].

Business News | Western Washington Medical Group Partners with Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited to Enhance Revenue Cycle Operations and Patient Access

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VMPLNew Delhi [India], December 21: In a move designed to support healthcare practices in maintaining their autonomy and ensuring financial sustainability, IKS Health, a provider of care enablement platforms, announced a new partnership with Western Washington Medical Group, a prominent multi-specialty healthcare organization in Washington State. This collaboration aims to streamline revenue cycle related processes, enabling the medical group to focus more on patient care while reducing administrative burdens and improving operational efficiency.Also Read | Raja Rani Betting App Scam: Madhur Jain, Mastermind of Raja Rani Satta Matka Gang, Arrested in Chhattisgarh As Police Seize 1,000 SIM Cards and Freeze Hundreds of Bank Accounts.The announced partnership aims to improve revenue cycle operations at Western Washington Medical Group, and will subsequently improve patient access and elevate the overall patient experience. This collaboration underscores WWMG’s commitment to prioritizing optimal care delivery by leveraging IKS Health’s expertise in efficient and scalable multi-specialty medical group operations.Through this strategic partnership, WWMG aims to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure that its healthcare professionals can dedicate more time to patients. By integrating IKS Health’s advanced technologies and skilled professionals, WWMG is positioned to enhance care quality while delivering improvements to financial outcomes that will allow them to continue to invest in growing the organization.Also Read | Rural Broadband Connectivity Programme: BharatNet Connects 2.14 Lakh Gram Panchayats by Using Optical Fibre, Radio and Satellite Technologies.”Partnering with IKS will enable WWWG to significantly enhance our revenue cycle operations AND improve patient care and access. This strategic decision will help WWMG’s providers focus on what we do best: delivering exceptional patient care.” said Dr. David Russian, CEO of Western Washington Medical Group.IKS Health’s solutions improve patient access through faster administrative processing, enhance efficiency with advanced tools that reduce errors and minimize claim denials, and alleviate administrative burdens by freeing resources for patient care. With round-the-clock support, IKS accelerates task completion and reimbursement to benefit both patients and providers.”We are excited to partner with Western Washington Medical Group,” said Sachin K. Gupta, CEO, IKS Health. “Our collaborative approach will enable WWMG to remain independent and continue to grow, while providing excellent patient care in a way that is scalable and financially sustainable.”This partnership reflects IKS Health’s dedication to empowering healthcare organizations with tailored solutions that prioritize patient outcomes and address today’s operational challenges.About Western Washington Medical GroupWestern Washington Medical Group (WWMG) is a team of over 100 providers in 20+ specialty areas serving patients and their families in the north Puget Sound region of Washington State. Their providers are owners of the company, and they live and work in the communities that they serve. For over 30 years, it’s been WWMG’s mission to provide clinicians the freedom to practice medicine with compassion, in the best interest of their patients and community. Learn more at www.wwmedgroup.com About IKS HealthIKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare–spanning administrative, clinical, and operational burdens–so that clinicians can focus on their core tasks of care delivery. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. IKS’s Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS’s technology-enabled solutions and global workforce supports large health systems, medical groups and risk bearing entities across the United States. For more information, visit ikshealth.com.(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

‘Investopia Tokyo’ Explores Investment And Financing Opportunities In Japanese Markets In New Economy, Entrepreneurship, Advanced Manufacturing And Financial Technology

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(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) > > Bit Touq: ‘Investopia Tokyo’ creates promising economic and investment opportunities for the UAE and Japanese business communities, serving as a significant platform to strengthen partnerships between the two nations in vital and sustainable fields.
Abu Dhabi, December 2024: Investopia has launched a new edition of its global dialogues titled ‘Investopia Tokyo,’ aimed at catalysing investment in the new economy, financial services, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and technology sectors. The initiative also highlighted emerging global trends in fast-growing industries and modern financing trend s in the UAE, Japanese and Asian markets.
Organised in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event was held by Investopia yesterday, in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. Key dignitaries included His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem, Ambassador of UAE to Japan, and Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia. The event also witnessed the participation of over 150 leaders, decision-makers, businessmen, investors, economic experts and entrepreneurs.
H.E. Bin Touq said:“The UAE and Japan share a rich history of fruitful cooperation, characterised by strategic relations and strong economic and investment ties. Japan has always been a key partner of the UAE in the new economy, investment, technology, and innovation sectors. Today, through the ‘Investopia Tokyo’ event presents a unique opportunity to further enhance the economic partnership between the two friendly countries in these vital sectors, fostering growth and sustainability in line with their shared visions for the future.”
H.E. asserted that the discussion sessions and roundtable meetings at ‘Investopia Tokyo’ offers a platform to unlock promising economic and investment opportunities for businesses in both the UAE and Japan.“These engagements also enhance the appeal of both markets for investments in vital and sustainable sectors. Hosting a new edition of Investopia Global Dialogues in Japan underscores the importance of the Japanese business community as a vital partner for the UAE’s private sector. Japan is also one of the largest economies in the world and a home to new economic fields, especially technology and innovation,” H.E. Bin Touq said.
H.E. Bin Touq continued:“Thanks to the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE has witnessed a remarkable transformation in diversifying its national economy, with non-oil sectors now contributing 75 per cent to the country’s GDP. This reflects the UAE’s rapid progress in transitioning to an innovative economic model based on flexibility and sustainability and moving steadily towards becoming the global center of the new economy by the next decade in line with the goals outlined in ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”
H.E. Shihab Ahmed Al Fahim said:“The UAE and Japan have enjoyed strong and enduring relations for over half a century, built on a foundation of mutual trust and understanding at various levels, particularly in economic and investment sectors, which have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years.” H.E. Al Fahim emphasised that hosting this year’s edition of the Investopia Global Dialogues in Tokyo is an important step in strengthening economic cooperation with Japan, thereby enhancing mutual investment opportunities and driving prosperity of both countries.
H.E. Matsuo Takehiko Vice-Minister for International Affairs at Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan said:“I am very pleased to participate in Investopia, an important event for discussing the promotion of business exchanges and investment between our two countries. Japan and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in a wide range of fields, including innovation aimed at the industrial advancement of the UAE, extending beyond traditional oil and gas sectors. Next year, the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai will be held, in which the UAE will also participate, and it is anticipated more active exchange between our two countries. I look forward to fruitful discussions at Investopia Tokyo that will further enhance these trends.”
Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), said:”I would like to once again express my gratitude to H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and the public and private companies from the UAE who have come to Japan. We had a valuable opportunity to learn about the attractiveness of the UAE as an investment destination through speeches by the ministers of both countries and through the panel discussions. I hope that new opportunities will be created through exchanges between UAE and Japanese companies. JETRO Dubai and our offices across Japan remain committed to assisting companies from both markets in achieving this goal.”
The panel discussions of ‘Investopia Tokyo’
Investopia Tokyo event hosted five fruitful and effective panel discussions. The first and main session was titled ‘Building Thriving Start-ups: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the UAE and Japanese Markets.’ The panel was attended by H.E. Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; H.E. Shahab Ahmed Al Fahim, UAE Ambassador to Japan; and H.E. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo. The panel discussed the critical role of entrepreneurship in fostering innovation and advancing towards knowledge-based economic models. Resources and advantages offered by the UAE and Japan to encourage creativity, drive entrepreneurial growth, and facilitate connections with investors and business communities to secure vital funding were also highlighted during the discussion.
Enhancing cooperation in the SMEs sector in the two countries:
H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei said:“The UAE and Japan share a common vision of developing the SME sector as a cornerstone of economic growth and sustainability. In line with this, the Ministry of Economy has prioritised fostering an entrepreneurial environment and supporting the growth of national start-ups within its strategies and plans. We have introduced a new entrepreneurial ecosystem based on several initiatives, including the establishment of the ‘UAE Entrepreneurship Council,’ a unified national platform to facilitate business operations, and the launch of the ‘Entrepreneurship Fund,’ which allocates AED 300 million in incentives to empower graduates to embrace entrepreneurship.”
Al Mazrouei added:“Tokyo Investopia is a significant platform to discuss the future of the SME sector in both countries, facilitating the exchange of experiences and insights on global trends in financing emerging projects by investors and venture capital funds. It aims to support these enterprises in expanding into new markets, as well as to discuss flexible economic policies to improve the competitiveness of the entrepreneurial environment in both the Emirati and Japanese markets.”
The second panel discussion themed ‘New Trends Shaping the Investment Landscape in Japan and the UAE,’ explored the rapidly evolving global investment climate, and mechanisms for adapting to global economic transformations and shifts in local policies. It also highlighted the key sectors driving economic diversification in both countries and the emerging opportunities for investors and cross-border partnerships.
The third session, titled ‘Manufacturing Momentum: Exploring Opportunities for Japanese Companies in the UAE,’ highlighted the UAE’s accelerated industrial strategy, solidifying its position as a global hub for high-tech and sustainable manufacturing. From cutting-edge robotics to green energy initiatives, the UAE presents unparalleled opportunities for Japanese companies by combining Japan’s expertise in precision engineering and innovation with UAE’s visionary leadership and advanced capabilities in this vital sector.
The fourth session, ‘Exploring the New Economy: Opportunities for Japan-UAE Collaboration in Innovation and Technology,’ focused on the rise of the new economy across Asia, with discussions on innovations in AI, robotics, and space, along with investments in fintech and digital assets.
The fifth session, themed ‘The UAE Advantage as a Leading Investment Destination,’ underscored the key sectors driving the UAE’s appeal to foreign investors and discussed opportunities for increased mutual investments between the UAE and Japan in the near future. It also showcased key indicators demonstrating the continued growth of foreign investments in the UAE, which ranked second globally after the United States in the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2023, with 1,323 new projects – a 33 per cent increase from 2022. Additionally, the UAE saw FDI inflows of $30.688 billion in 2023, marking a robust 35 per cent growth compared to the previous year.
The session was attended by H.E. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment; H.E. Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of The Investor Growth Sector at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO); Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC); and Mohamed Sharaf, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Investment Attraction at Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), a subsidiary of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Additionally, ‘Investopia Tokyo’ hosted two roundtables. The first, titled ‘The UAE as a gateway to the Middle East: Creating Opportunities for Japanese Investments,’ was attended by H.E. Bin Touq alongside a group of prominent industry leaders, investors, and companies from Japan.
H.E. Bin Touq underscored the UAE’s highly competitive edge as a business hub, driven by flexible economic regulations, including 100 per cent foreign ownership, and its world-class infrastructure. These factors enable robust investments across a range of key sectors like the new economy, manufacturing, clean energy, digital transformation, fintech, and the circular economy.
H.E. Bin Touq also highlighted the UAE’s strategic location as a key economic gateway connecting East and West, as well as a leading logistics hub for trade and investment across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. H.E. invited the Japanese business community to capitalise on the growing investment opportunities in the UAE and expand their projects within the country.
The second roundtable, themed ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation: UAE-Japan Roundtable on Collaborative Growth,’ was attended by H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei and leaders from innovation centers, entrepreneurs, and investment funds from Japan. The session focused on creating innovative systems to accelerate startup growth and help them become leading companies that contribute to economic development. Participants also discussed strategies to drive innovation and creativity in both countries, emphasising the value of exchanging expertise and best practices to strengthen the UAE and Japan’s positions as global leaders in technology and innovation.
‘Investopia Tokyo’ was held during the UAE delegation’s visit to Japan from December 17 to 19, marking the final event of the 2024 Investopia Global Talks. In 2025, a new series of talks will be launched in key regional and global markets, including Miami, Cyprus, Hungary, India, China. The third edition of ‘Investopia Europe’ will be held in Milan while additional sessions will also be planned in several cities across Europe and Africa. These initiatives align with Investopia’s vision to expand collaboration with global business communities and establish sustainable partnerships worldwide.MENAFN21122024005446012082ID1109019021

Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem, founded by Moravians on Christmas eve, keeps its traditions alive

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BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA —  On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with miniature wooden figurines, the making of thousands…

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Business News | New Balance Introduces Its Prestigious ‘Made in USA & Made in UK’ Collection to India

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BusinessWire IndiaMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 21: New Balance, a brand known for its commitment to quality craftmanship, has introduced its prestigious Made in USA & Made in UK collection to its stores in Linking Road, Mumbai and Brigade Road, Bengaluru. After establishing stores across the country, New Balance is offering consumers a chance to experience the brand’s rich cultural heritage through the launch of the Made collection.Also Read | BSP To Hold Nationwide Protest on December 24 Over Home Minister Amit Shah’s Remarks on BR Ambedkar, Announces Mayawati.Combining innovative technology with timeless style, ‘Made’ is a true representation of New Balance’s ‘fearlessly independent’ ethos. With five factories in the USA and one in the UK, the brand’s ‘Made’ line understands that great workmanship extends beyond the first stitch. It recognizes the significance of acquiring the finest of raw material and integrating it with meticulous craftsmanship to ensure that each shoe projects supreme quality.For over 75 years, the Made in USA collection has perfectly embodied authentic American craftsmanship and served as a symbol of prestige for people who accept nothing less than the best. Teddy Santis, owner and founder of New York-based lifestyle brand, Aime Leon Dore, is the Creative Director of the Made in USA Seasonal Collections, shows a perfect blend of heritage & innovation in the iconic 990 v6 shoes.Also Read | Hindu Temples Vandalised in Bangladesh: 8 Idols Vandalised in Mymensingh and Dinajpur Districts; 1 Arrested.Since 1982, Made in UK has been the most powerful manifestation of New Balance’s technological innovation and meticulous craftsmanship. With a streamlined take on the iconic pigskin suede, mesh, and synthetic upper for a sleeker overall profile, the Made in UK line is enhanced by the addition of FuelCell cushioning, providing utmost comfort and support.(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)