Day: October 7, 2022

THESSALONIKI, Greece, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The UAE Minister of Economy, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, held bilateral meetings, at the UAE Pavilion in Thessaloniki International Fair TIF 86, with several high-ranking Greek Ministers & officials to boost cooperation & bilateral relations between the UAE and Greece. The extensive meetings between the two-shed light on the most attractive economic sectors to invest in the UAE — including non-oil industries, whose foreign exports have recently hit an all-time high.

The Greek Prime Minister, H.E Kyriakos Mitsotakis, opened the UAE pavilion at Thessaloniki International Fair 86, on Monday in the presence of the UAE Minister of Economy, and then held a meeting with the UAE Minister of Economy, to discuss ways to boost cooperation between the two countries and enhance bilateral trade & investment relations.

The Minister of Economy, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, also met H.E Vassilis Kikilias, Greek Minister of Tourism, where they discussed several issues, including mechanisms to boost Tourism in the two countries. The plan is to enhance the sustainable development of the Tourism sector in the UAE & Greece and boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The UAE pavilion also shed light on the UAE’s new economic model and strategy of establishing a diverse economy & developing the nation’s non-oil economic sectors, in addition to its pioneering position on the global trade map.

UAE’s upward trajectory in non-oil exports is astounding. The UAE has recorded its highest-ever non-oil exports in the first half of 2022, with a total value of AED 180 billion. In the Manufacturing sector, the UAE aims to raise the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP from AED 133 billion to AED 300 billion by 2031.

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —

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The 86^th edition of the Thessaloniki International Fair ended on a positive note as the event witnessed and welcomed 212,000 visitors surpassing its previous record on the 85^th edition. Visitors from the hosting country, Greece and across the globe flocked Greece’s second city to be entertained, trade, browse, or simply be part of the festive atmosphere.

A total 65 exhibiting companies including private and public entities represented United Arab Emirates. Presence of vibrant business entities saw over 1,000 business meetings taking place with the contribution of the Association of Greek Industries (SBE).

The UAE companies that participated in the 86th TIF came from the sectors of investment management, Aviation, energy, food-drinks, defense, space technology, tourism, shipping, real-estate, and more.

United Arab Emirates’ pavilion, through its delegation headed by H.E Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, Minister of Economy, was the main centre of attraction as the Honoured Country and the visitors had the change to have a glimpse of what the country has to offer.

“The participation of UAE in this exhibition came in response to the state’s plans to develop strategic relations with the friendly Republic of Greece, and strengthen ties in various vital areas. It was an opportunity to reach new markets and build strategic partnerships, to develop trade and investment and work in other areas of common interest. In addition, the prestigious event availed opportunities to build strategic relationships and paved ways of cooperation and highlight the authority’s efforts and strategic initiatives in the civil aviation sector and economic sector at large,” he said.

The UAE is preparing for the future and the development of a sustainable and diversified economy and a competitive knowledge economy, and to guarantee long-term prosperity for the country.

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Fans Can Register Now for LaLiga Golazos, with First Packs Featuring the Best from LaLiga’s Fiercest Rivalries including ElClásico and Storied Derbies dropping on October 27

At launch, Ansu Fati, João Félix, Luka Modrić and Marc-André ter Stegen will Serve as Faces of the first fully Bilingual Digital Collectible Experience Developed by Dapper Labs

MADRID and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 6, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, LaLiga and Dapper Labs unveiled the name of their officially-licensed digital collectible platform – LaLiga Golazos – and the launch date of its closed beta and first drop, October 27. To have the opportunity to secure a spot in the closed beta which will enable them to purchase, own and sell LaLiga Golazos Moments, fans can join the closed beta waitlist at www.laligagolazos.com.

Designed to embody the awe-inspiring spirit of LaLiga action and its players combined with the passion of its fans worldwide, LaLiga Golazos will bring fans closer to the sport they love through digital video collectibles called Moments. “Golazos” comes from the Spanish word that describes a spectacular goal, but given the popularity of the beautiful game worldwide, its meaning today has transcended borders and language.

LaLiga Golazos features the most iconic plays from all the clubs part of LaLiga Santander since the 2005-2006 season, as well as the key plays from each matchday of the current season, available in both Spanish and English. Moments capture the highlights of  competition: amazing dribbles and skills, extraordinary assists, incredible saves, great defensive actions and the golazos that millions of fans around the world celebrate.

“LaLiga is steeped in history, tradition, and legendary moments and our fans are some of the most passionate in the world and we are excited to offer a new way for them to experience the moments they love,” said Óscar Mayo, Executive Director at LaLiga. “LaLiga Golazos allows fans to own and collect LaLiga plays and moments from 2005-present. We are constantly innovating new ways to bring LaLiga, its Clubs, and Players closer to our fans and with our partner, industry-leader Dapper Labs, we can give them the ability to truly be a part of this fanatical experience.”

Fans participating in the closed beta will be able to access the first drop of LaLiga Golazos packs on October 27, which is dedicated to Moments of legendary plays and players from LaLiga’s fiercest and most timeless rivalries including ElClásico (FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF), the Madrid Derby (Real Madrid CF vs Atlético de Madrid), El Gran Derbi (Real Betis vs Sevilla FC) or the Basque Derby (Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club), among others.

LaLiga stars Ansu Fati (forward at FC Barcelona), João Félix (forward at Atlético de Madrid), Luka Modrić (midfielder at Real Madrid CF) and Marc-André ter Stegen (goalkeeper at FC Barcelona) have been appointed as the faces of LaLiga Golazos during its launch, and will be featured in promotional content introducing fans to the digital collectible platform, as well as welcoming them to the burgeoning LaLiga Golazos community being built around the platform.

“We are excited to partner with LaLiga to provide global football fans with a digital collectible experience that is designed to match their passion for the game. LaLiga Golazos will enable fans to own a piece of LaLiga history and participate in a whole new kind of football community that recognizes and rewards them for their fandom,” said Jorge Urrutia del Pozo, General Manager of LaLiga Golazos for Dapper Labs. “We are thrilled to have Ansu Fati, João Félix, Luka Modrić and Marc-André ter Stegen serve as the face of LaLiga Golazos at its launch, and can’t wait to share these players’ own iconic LaLiga Moments with fans later this year.”

In addition to the broadcast replay and different angles of the most outstanding plays and the reactions or celebrations of the players and fans on the pitch, LaLiga Golazos Moments will include the play-by-play narration along with statistics of the match and the player’s performance in both Spanish and English, making it the first fully bilingual product developed by Dapper Labs.

LaLiga Golazos will offer different types of packs throughout the season. Fans in the closed beta will be notified in advance what the pack composition will be, the exact number of Moments in each pack, along with edition sizes and different rarities. LaLiga Golazos Moments are classified by four levels of rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare and Legendary. Rarer Moments have a lower mint count. Each Moment features the official LaLiga marks that guarantees its authenticity and its ownership, all recorded on-chain.

LaLiga Golazos is built on the Flow blockchain, the easy-to-use and environmentally friendly blockchain originally designed by Dapper Labs to support consumer experiences at scale. Flow has the blockchain of choice for leading sports organizations and leagues around the globe, and is the home to NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY and UFC Strike. Fans will be able to buy, sell or trade any of their LaLiga Golazos Moments through a dedicated Marketplace on Flow, as well as showcase their new digital collections on their social media profiles.

This partnership was arranged by LaLiga North America, the joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports that represents the league in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

To learn more about LaLiga Golazos and register for the closed beta, fans can visit www.laligagolazos.com.

LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organisation which is a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 public limited sports companies (SADs) and clubs of LaLiga Santander and the 22 of LaLiga SmartBank, and is responsible for organizing professional football competitions in Spain. LaLiga is the football competition with the most social media followers in the world, with over 164 million followers across 17 platforms in 20 different languages. With its headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 41 countries through eleven offices and 44 delegates. The organisation carries out its social work through its Foundation and was the world’s first professional football league to establish a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander.

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