Day: May 23, 2023

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JETEX INTRODUCES SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL BOOK & CLAIM

Jetex signs a milestone agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book and claim option to its customers globally. Through the innovative 360 GREEN FUEL book and claim platform, Jetex aims to offer greater flexibility and accessibility to SAF.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex entered in an agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer its customers more flexibility and wider access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

SAF is a liquid fuel currently used in commercial aviation which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%. It can be produced from a number of sources including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste and non-food crops. It can also be produced synthetically via a process that captures carbon directly from the air.

Part of what makes SAF sustainable is ensuring sustainability in its supply chain. Transporting SAF to a specific airport or flight is not always possible and could lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions. The Book & Claim system provides a solution for these situations.

The new 360 GREEN FUEL book & claim system allows Jetex customers to source SAF based on their total aviation footprint in one transaction, rather than sourcing through each location individually. This means that SAF can be sourced for flights out of airports that do not have SAF supply available.

Sourcing SAF on a Book & Claim basis will allow purchasing any volume of SAF, including 100% of fuel needs or a carbon neutral scenario, without technical limitations such as blending limits.

Jetex customers will be able to claim the C02 emission reduction they achieved by the amount of fossil fuel replaced with SAF acquired They will receive a certificate specifying the amount of SAF purchased and an audited statement outlining the corresponding CO2 reduction. This documentation can be utilized for sustainability reporting purposes.

To ensure credibility and verifiable emission reductions, 360 Jet Fuel sources physical SAF quantities from ISCC+ certified suppliers, guaranteeing full traceability of the claimed amounts, and ensures delivery to an airline partner within the aviation sector. The solution provided by 360 Jet Fuel undergoes rigorous third-party auditing, ensuring traceability to each delivery batch and eliminating any doubts of double claiming.

The new agreement takes Jetex a step closer to being fully carbon-neutral globally and is aligned with IATA’s commitment to achieving 65% SAF share by 2050.

Click here to see Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, on progressing the sustainability agenda.

About Jetex:
An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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RCRC Announces Opening of 350-year-old British Grammar School in Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced the opening of a prestigious 350-year-old British school in Riyadh.

Established in Reigate, Surrey, England, in 1675, Reigate Grammar School (RGS) already boasts sister schools and partnerships in China, Vietnam and Morocco. RGS Riyadh is the first of several schools planned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

RGS Riyadh is being established under RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Program, an initiative to attract major international schools to the Saudi capital in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Investment. Already, the program has attracted several other prestigious international schools, including King’s College, SEK International School, Aldenham, Downe House, and One World International School.

Hala Halawani, Acting General Manager of Education Sector Development at RCRC, explained: “We are committed to participating in enhancing Riyadh’s education scene. The presence of new international schools in the capital city will further enrich the learning experience of all residents.”

“These schools are in line with our ambitious vision to position Riyadh among the leading city economies in the world. RCRC believes the education sector can play a significant role in enhancing Riyadh’s quality of life, making it one of the best global cities in which to live, learn and work,” she added.

Shaun Fenton, Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School, said: “The quality of education at RGS ensures that doors of opportunities are open for our students and that they are equipped academically and emotionally to make the very most of those life chances. The students and staff at RGS Riyadh are joining an interconnected global community, where the primary focus is happiness, well-being and academic success.”

In August 2022, RGS accomplished its best A-level and GCSE exam results, with 97% of the students achieving their first choice for courses at top universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.

RGS Riyadh offers a British curriculum for the early year’s foundation stage through to GCSEs and A-Levels and is currently admitting boys and girls.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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DI Announces Results of Admission to Master’s Programs for Next Academic Year

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies announced the admission results for master’s programs for the academic year 2023-2024, after a competitive evaluation process of more than 14,000 admission applications from various Arab and foreign countries.

The total number of students admitted this year reached 308 male and female students, with the percentage of Qatari students reaching 35 percent.

The accepted students are divided into 19 master’s programs offered by the institute, with 207 of both genders in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and 101 in the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy.

In a statement, Dean of Students Affairs at DI Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat said that the applications for enrollment in all the institute’s programs were subjected to a rigorous competitive assessment of the abilities of the applicants, which included conducting personal interviews by the institute’s professors.

There are many evaluation indicators for applicants, the most important of which are the outstanding academic achievements of students at the undergraduate level, research capabilities, fluency in the Arabic and English languages, their culture in the field of specialization, and their contribution to community service, Dr. Fraihat added.

According to the academic calendar of the institute, the academic year 2023-2024 will start on Aug. 20, while those who wish to admit for the academic year 2024-2025 will be able to apply starting from Sep. 1, 2023. (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Qatar Economic Forum/ Media City Qatar and Bloomberg Media Sign New Agreement

Media City Qatar (MCQ), an emerging, collaborative global home for media and creative talent in Doha, has signed a new multi-year contract with Bloomberg Media, securing the annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF) until 2027.

An official signing ceremony took place at QEF today. The contract was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO of Media City Qatar, and M. Scott Havens, CEO of Bloomberg Media.

The Forum, now in its third edition, showcases Qatar’s position within the global business world and serves as a platform for exchange and dialogue to bolster economic opportunities locally and globally. Hosted for the first time at the ‘Katara Towers’ in Lusail Marina District and under the theme “A New Global Growth Story,” the Forum offers a spacious environment, allowing attendees to move around comfortably during networking sessions. It also features a diverse lineup of more than 1000 participants and over 50 main stage speakers.

Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO of MCQ, said: “We are eager to expand our relationship with the Bloomberg Media Group and the platform we have built together in the form of the ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg.’ Our commitment to global dialogue contributes to the economic and social aspirations that have defined Qatar’s positive trajectory over the years. Entering into a new collaborative contract will further cement the country’s position as a global hub for business, dialogue, and investment.” M. Scott Havens, CEO of Bloomberg Media, commented: “We are excited to continue our work with Media City Qatar, delivering the Qatar Economic Forum to regional and global business leaders through 2027. Since its debut in 2021, the Forum’s interviews and connections have proven critical to expanding the global business dialogue, and we welcome the opportunity to extend and expand this important event in Doha.” The Forum has been growing in scope since its inaugural edition in 2021. Last year, the successful event bought together over 500 leading policy-makers and global thinkers, with over 75 main stage speakers, such as Elon Musk, Founder of Tesla; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies; and Ben van Beurden, CEO of Shell, amongst many others, including government ministers from across the world. (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency

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OIC to Hold Urgent Meeting to Discuss Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) tomorrow will hold an urgent meeting at its headquarters in Jeddah for representatives of the executive committee to discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque.

OIC Secretary General Hussein Ibrahim Taha will tackle the dangerous developments happening at Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem, in general, as well as the continuous Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory.

The meeting is held at the invitation of the State of Palestine and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Chinese Counterpart

The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met today with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Deng Li, at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Beijing.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two friendly countries and the means to enhance and develop them in all fields.

Additionally, discussions included intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination to serve common interests. The two sides also addressed regional and international developments.

Following the meeting, the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister held a lunch banquet in honour of his Saudi counterpart and accompanying delegation.

The meeting and the luncheon were attended by the Saudi Ambassador to China, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi.

Source: Saudi Press Agency