September 12, 2022

Printemps to Open First US Store in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing its reinvention and acceleration, storied French luxury department store, Printemps, announces the opening of a new store in New York, marking the brand’s first US initiative. Printemps will open in the historic 50-story landmark building at One Wall Street (1 Wall Street) in the rapidly changing Financial District.

“The US is essential in our international development strategy and opening in New York offers high visibility and growth potential. We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes. It is also a strategic ecommerce market for luxury, fashion, home, and beauty,” says Jean-Marc Bellaiche, CEO, Printemps Groupe. “We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast changing and demanding market.”

As the next chapter of its brand transformation, this Printemps store will be of a different scale, bringing a local approach and focusing on increased omnichannel and seamless experiences.

Printemps has tapped seasoned executive Laura Lendrum as the CEO of Printemps America, Inc. Lendrum brings valued experience from her previous roles serving as President for Saint Laurent, Gucci and Ralph Lauren for the North American market and is assembling an experienced dedicated team to support this strategic initiative.

“Laura’s experience in Luxury, Fashion, Digital and Hospitality is a perfect match for us,” says Bellaiche. Printemps Logo

Like it did in Paris over 150 years ago by opening in Boulevard Haussmann, a neighborhood then in transformation, Printemps has chosen the iconic One Wall Street address in the Financial District. The already dynamic area has become more residential, experienced an increase in diverse businesses moving to the neighborhood and is one of the most important tourist destinations in the city, welcoming local and international tourists alike.

As a landmark building, One Wall Street carries a similar heritage to the iconic Printemps Paris flagship, also landmark, making it the prime location for the first US and New York store. The historical interior Red Room, one of the rare 50 interior landmarks in New York City, will be one of the many highlights of the store. Internationally multi-awarded Parisian interior designer, Laura Gonzalez, will be the architect on the project to create a ‘Paris meets New York’ twist on the design.

Printemps will be 54,365 square feet with two levels and a façade that measures 346 linear feet facing Broadway. The store is expected to open in the Spring of 2024.

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ABOUT THE PRINTEMPS GROUP
Founded in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot, the Printemps Group is a French leader in fashion, luxury, and beauty, with 20 department stores operated in France. The Group is also present in lifestyle with 9 Citadium stores and has become a key player in e-commerce with Place des Tendances, a fashion and beauty e-store acquired in 2013, and Made in Design, Europe’s leading online store for designer furniture, lighting, and decoration, acquired in 2019. With more than 3,500 brands and a total area of 180,000 m², the Group employs 3,000 people driven by a unique passion for service. For more information, please visit https://us.printemps.com/ and @Printemps

PRESS CONTACTS:
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Printemps: Corinne Berthier – cberthier@printemps.fr

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September 12, 2022

Hikvision introduces new Pro series PTZ cameras with ColorVu

The integrated ColorVu technology and varifocal lens within the camera guarantees that image brightness and full color always remain consistent as the camera zooms in and out

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision today announces new additions to its Pro series PTZ cameras, including the integration of ColorVu technology for the first time in this range. With ColorVu, Hikvision’s new Pro series cameras can provide consistent image brightness and full color imaging as the camera zooms in and out. This ensures crystal-clear details and vivid color for distant objects at all times and in all conditions.

Revolutionary “ColorVu + Varifocal” integration

Traditional PTZ cameras often struggle to ensure that images remain bright and clear when they zoom in, especially in low light conditions. This is because the lens aperture gets smaller when operators increase the focal length, reducing the light entering the lens and thereby impacting the clarity of images.

One way to solve this issue is to adjust the size of the aperture as the focal length changes , so that a consistent amount of light can enter the lens . With Hikvision ColorVu technology, a very large fixed aperture is used in the Pro series varifocal PTZ cameras, enabling consistent light and color for imaging as the camera zooms in or out at night.

The new PTZ cameras’ fixed F1.2 lens aperture allows as much as 14x more light to enter the lens compared to conventional PTZ units. This same capability also ensures vivid and full-color imaging in light conditions as low as 0.0005 lux: or nearly total darkness. The result is bright and colored images, even in extremely low light conditions or at night.

The camera also has a warm supplemental LED light that further illuminates the field of vision, allowing objects and events to be captured in full color within 100-meter range.

Further increasing security capabilities with AcuSense

In addition to ColorVu, Hikvision Pro series cameras have also been equipped with AcuSense technology, which distinguishes between real security threats and harmless moving objects such as animals, falling leaves, and changing lights.

This smart classification capability means that alarms are only triggered in the event of real security threats. In such cases, the PTZ lens follows the detected threats and sends automated alerts to home or business owners, security teams, or Alarm Receiving Centers (ARCs).

The ability to detect real security threats in real time, and to reduce false alarms, means that security end users and teams can respond to security incidents quickly and effectively and minimize negative impacts. This is especially vital for protecting site perimeters, key entrances and exits, and other restricted areas.

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Hikvision’s new Pro series PTZ cameras are available in 2 / 4/ 8 MP resolutions for a wide range of security needs and budgets. Specifically, the 2 MP models support 20x optical zoom, while 4 / 8 MP models support up to 12x optical zoom. They are ideal for security applications in industrial parks, factories, warehouses, schools and a wide range of other indoor and outdoor locations.

For more information about the new PTZ cameras, please visit the website or contact us today!

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September 12, 2022September 23, 2022

Dubai Otology marks 10th Edition in October

DUBAI, The 10th edition of Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition is set to take place on the 25th and 26th October, 2022, followed by a vestibular seminar on the 27th October in Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The comprehensive scientific programme enjoys support from the UAE’s Ministry of Health and distinguished medically-related societies from the region and beyond, most notably from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Pakistan.

The momentous 10th edition of Dubai Otology will shed light on these matters and bring heightened awareness as it is expected to see more than 700 visitors and participants in attendance to witness 45 speakers, 60 scientific sessions, and participate in live workshops, most notably a dedicated full-day for the vestibular seminar on the last day.

Dr. Mohammed Al Hammadi, Conference Chairman of Dubai Otology, stated, “We are excited for the upcoming Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition. It marks a historic 10th edition for us in providing an unrivalled platform to tackle important medical issues. This year will be the largest gathering of international doctors, specialists, residents, and exhibitors since our inception, making this momentous occasion even more spectacular. Our wonderful city of Dubai continues to embark on providing the best display of excellence in healthcare practice and technology.”

Dr. Tristram Lesser, Professor of Otology, Consultant ENT Surgeon, and Advisory Board Member for Dubai Otology, stated, “Otology is the pinnacle of scientific surgery. Advances in technology and surgery have improved the lives of countless patients. Otology was the first to repair a lost sense – of hearing. Otology was also the first to use microscopes for the most delicate surgery ever done so that diseases could not only be cured but also allow a function to be restored.”

He added, “Otology has advanced into the skull base, improving the morbidity and mortality of tumour resection beyond recognition. Nerves are monitored, blood vessels are protected, and image guidance defines the tumour and vital organs like the adjacent brain. Now we have robots to assist and new drugs target diseases with minimal side effects and maximum effects. All-in-all, a lot to discuss and learn this year in Dubai in 2022.”

Source: Emirates News Agency

September 12, 2022September 23, 2022

Dubai records over AED1.7 billion in realty transactions Monday

DUBAI, Dubai real estate market recorded 452 sales transactions worth AED1.45 billion, in addition to 94 mortgage deals of AED218.97 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED39.65 million on Monday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed.

The sales included 406 villas and apartments worth AED840.46 million, and 46 land plots worth AED612.76 million, while mortgages included 64 villas and apartments worth AED144.07 million and 30 land plots valued at AED74.9 million, bringing the total realty transactions of today to over AED1.7 billion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

September 12, 2022September 23, 2022

New PPP law will help UAE achieve sustainable, competitive-economy based on knowledge: CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance

ABU DHABI, The new law on public-private partnership (PPP) will put the UAE well on its way to achieving its agenda in implementing a sustainable, competitive-economy based on knowledge, expertise, and diversity, stated Massimo Falcioni, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, the UAE Federal export credit company.

“With the new law on public-private partnership (PPP) as announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE will be very well on its way to achieving its agenda in implementing a sustainable, competitive-economy based on knowledge, expertise, and diversity. PPPs boost efficiency, increase transparency in funds management, simplify processes that have cost implications, and integrate technologies of both government entities and private partners, said Falcioni in a statement regarding the new law.

“Inspired by the wise leadership’s vision to increase the role of the private sector in the development of the national economy, Etihad Credit Insurance, the UAE Federal export credit company is committed to and has been rolling out initiatives that encourage the private sector to engage in developmental and economic projects that improve the quality of lives of today’s and future’s generations.” “Over the last few months, ECI has partnered with private companies and government institutions to enhance public infrastructures in and outside the UAE. We have recently supported a major project in the Republic of Senegal to strengthen its national emergency response infrastructure benefiting millions of Senegalese. We have partnered with Masdar to insure and fund a wind farm project in Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s largest renewables projects, which will power 500,000 homes. And we have also played a pivotal role in providing infrastructure finance to GE and the Iraqi Ministry of Finance to power up 1 to 2.5 million homes per year,” he added.

”We strongly believe that the new PPP law will further enhance the competitiveness of UAE-led and participated projects in the local, regional and global markets,” he concluded.

Source: Emirates News Agency

September 12, 2022September 23, 2022

Emirates NBD launches API developer portal

DUBAI, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has launched the region’s most comprehensive and ready-to-use financial Application Programming Interface (API) developer portal “Emirates NBD API Souq”, providing FinTechs, developers and corporate clients with an all-in-one ecosystem to rapidly develop innovative financial solutions.

The portal grants developers access to a wide range of ready-to-use suite of Emirates NBD APIs across the six key categories of account services, payments, collections, real-time notifications, trade services and information services, with a plan to multiply the APIs offered on the portal in the coming months. The seamless integration with the bank and ease of use of the portal allows developers to rapidly identify, test and integrate APIs into their products and services in a highly secure environment.

Commenting on the announcement, Abdulla Qassem, Group Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD, said, “As a digital pioneer that has led innovation in the region’s banking sector, at Emirates NBD Group, we continuously seek opportunities to bring groundbreaking technology advancements to the financial services industry and serve our customers, people and communities in innovative ways. Today, APIs are at the core of our Open Architecture and play a significant role in our digital strategy and leveraging our API-based architecture and experience, we are now collaborating closely with our customers to help them embrace this technology to optimise their business processes.”

For his part, Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, added, “The launch of the Emirates NBD API developer portal reinforces our commitment towards providing comprehensive solutions that cater to the increasingly sophisticated business needs of our clients.”

Source: Emirates News Agency