Fintech is improving access to pensions in the Middle East
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How to lead a successful hybrid organisation in 2023
Hybrid work requires a suitable environment to support successful outcomes that enable a suitable working environment
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Fine jewelry designer Avedis Guerboian says that technology plays a huge part in the success of the modern-day jewelry business.
He is one of the creators behind the bespoke jewelry pieces that his brand Edward Avedis Fine Jewelry, makes and is proud of how they have leveraged tech in the business.
Entering a field today in itself proves to be a massive challenge and a daunting task, let alone making it huge in the same. However, there have been a few professionals and risk-takers who not only did that but also exponentially grew their brands and businesses. Avedis Guerboian is one fine jewelry designer who drew great inspiration from his father, a master jeweler Edward “Eddie” Guerboian and focused on improving his craft as a jeweler himself to ultimately bring their brand Edward Avedis Fine Jewelry to the forefront of the industry both online and offline across Santa Monica and Canoga Park, CA.
The fine jewelry designer says that in today’s time and age when everything has almost gone digital across industries, it is necessary for jewelry designers to focus on this aspect and work around ideas and visions that can leverage tech to offer greater services to clients. This, he believes, has helped Edward Avedis Fine Jewelry (https://edwardavedis.com/) to grow phenomenally in the online realm. The team has focused on bettering customer experiences with their online store, and for that, they have been optimizing several tech-based trends and strategies in business.
Avedis Guerboian today is known for creating luxurious pieces that have been fine-tuned over six generations of jewelers as this is their family business. He specializes in bespoke creations that showcase his excellence as an artist who loves creating impeccable jewelry pieces that are customized as per the needs of his clients. He trained under the tutelage of Tiffany and Co.’s subsidiary Iridesse Pearls in his emerging years, which added to his craft. He says that he has always gravitated towards a kind of warmth with his pieces. This kept him walking on his path, creating bespoke pieces and classic and bridal collections.
The brand Edward Avedis Fine Jewelry (@edwardavedis) has also remained a top choice for many because they incorporate precious materials not just for their aesthetic but also for their strength and individuality. All this and more has helped Avedis Guerboian take the brand to the top in bespoke American jewelry design.
Masdar, Côte d’Ivoire to develop solar power plant
The plant would support the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire’s goal of 42 per cent of its energy mix coming from renewable sources by 2030
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How hospitals can leverage data-driven video technology
Innovations in the industry have increased opportunities and possibilities of videos and how people and the government can use them
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How art is being incorporated into investment portfolios for diversification
Developments within the art market over the last decade have been followed almost as closely as those within the stock market
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Over Dhs1bn in sales achieved at launch of St. Regis Residences, reveals Driven Properties
Located in Downtown, the project is set for completion in 2025
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Alexa MENA’s Dr Raf Fatani shares how the brand is delivering a fully localised experience
Hyper-localisation is key to driving brand growth in new markets, says, the company’s regional general manager
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Saudi Arabia relaxes tourist visa rule for all GCC residents
The announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives that seek to attract visitors coming from GCC countries
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Infinity Power and Conjuncta to develop green hydrogen project in Mauritania
Infinity Power is a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and the UAE’s renewables developer and investment company Masdar.
Infinity Power Holding — a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s renewables developer and investment company Masdar — and Conjuncta GmbH, a German project developer, have signed an initial agreement with Mauritania to develop a green hydrogen project.
The project, which will be spread over four phases, is expected to produce up to 8 million tonnes of green hydrogen or other renewable fuels of non-biological origins upon completion.
The size of the project was not disclosed.
Development of the green hydrogen industry in Mauritania will bring environmental, economic and social benefits, Abdessalam Saleh, the African country’s Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, said.
“Our country is determined to play a leading position on the global map of the green hydrogen economy in the coming decades … the consortium [Infinity Power and Conjuncta] … has very strong technical and financial capabilities”, Mr Saleh said.
Hydrogen is set to play a key role in the transition to a net-zero energy system and help to decarbonise sectors that are difficult to electrify — such as heavy industry and long-haul transport, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Globally, the hydrogen industry is expected to be worth $183 billion this year, up from $129 billion in 2017, according to Fitch Solutions.
The new plant will be located near Nouakchott, the capital city of Mauritania.
It can reach an electrolyser capacity of up to 10 gigawatts, making it capable of producing up to 8 million tonnes of green hydrogen or its equivalent in renewable fuels of non-biological origins.
The green hydrogen, ammonia and other renewable fuels produced from the plant will be used for exports.
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Masdar has already established a considerable presence in Africa, having formed its Infinity Power joint venture with Egypt’s Infinity to target opportunities in the continent.
In November, Masdar, Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities signed an agreement with the Government of Egypt to develop a 10GW onshore wind project — one of the largest wind farms in the world.
“We are extremely delighted to partner with the government of Mauritania in building this green hydrogen plant, which will provide not only the North-West but the entire continent of Africa with a clean, renewable energy source that will in turn foster a cleaner, greener future for us all”, said Mohamed Mansour, chairman of Infinity Power.
Established in 2020, Infinity Power aims to develop utility-scale and distributed solar energy and wind power projects in Egypt and Africa. The company also has 12GW of projects in the pipeline at different stages of development.
The first phase of the Mauritania plant of 400 megawatts is expected to be operational by 2028. The overall project will provide jobs to nearly 3,000 workers during construction and to 1,000 workers when operational.
“It [the project] will have a strong link to Germany both as a technology provider and a potential offtaker of green energy”, said Stefan Liebing, chief executive of Conjuncta.
“It is by far the largest bilateral investment project ever and we look forward to making it a success story that will attract a lot more business activities between the two countries.”
Founded in 2004, Hamburg-headquartered Conjuncta GmbH is a project development and investment firm with a focus on Africa.