Day: June 21, 2023

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Zoom Scheduler, now generally available, allows users to align calendars with clients and contacts quickly and easily

Zoom extends free signup period for Zoom Scheduler to July 20

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom announced general availability for its new Zoom Scheduler tool and the extension of the free signup period. Zoom Scheduler makes finding the perfect meeting time easier by sharing availability for others to conveniently book appointments.

“We heard again and again from our customers that they were looking for a convenient way to book appointments without leaving the Zoom platform,” said Joseph Chong, Head of Product, Solutions, and Industry Marketing, Zoom. “With Zoom Scheduler, they can. Based on positive feedback, we will be offering Zoom Scheduler for free for anyone to try for one more month.”

Zoom is known for simplifying collaboration tools, and its latest product has taken on everyone’s least favorite meeting task: aligning calendars. Sharing availability windows back and forth manually takes up valuable time and adds more friction to a workday. Meeting with potential customers or clients often compounds this problem, as external participants lack visibility into one another’s calendars. Zoom Scheduler allows hosts to generate windows of availability that others can use to book appointments. With Zoom Scheduler, users will be able to grow their businesses faster and get more done so they can spend more time on what matters: preparing for the meeting or taking a break.

Get together with Zoom Scheduler

Now generally available, Zoom Scheduler places a meeting on the host’s calendar with a Zoom Meetings link already included, saving both participants time. Hosts can use their preferred calendar: Zoom Scheduler works seamlessly with Zoom Meetings and Zoom Mail and Calendar and integrates with both Google Calendar and Microsoft 365.

Features of Zoom Scheduler include:

  • Ability to schedule one-on-one meetings or one-to-many group meetings and specify how many people can attend any available slot.
  • Choose recurring availability or custom availability for one-off meetings.
  • Generate slots of availability when any or all team members are available.
  • Automate and customize email notifications.
  • Collect preferred information during the attendee booking process.

Beta customers love how Zoom Scheduler saves time and consolidates meeting scheduling where it makes the most sense: in the middle of the communication platform they know and love.

“Zoom Scheduler offers an easy, no-effort integration with the rest of the Zoom platform,” said Gabe Moronta, Visla. “It has all the features, settings, and capability I need.”

Zoom Scheduler integrates with Zoom Calendar, which has become a resource for meetings both before and after. Zoom Calendar offers a sidebar view alongside the Zoom desktop client, so attendees can maximize their time by seeing if others have joined the meeting yet. After the meeting, shared files live in the Calendar invite for future reference.

Free and paid Zoom users can try out Zoom Scheduler for free anytime before July 19, 2023. On July 20, 2023, Scheduler will be available as an add-on for purchase for $5.99/month per user on Zoom’s website (add to any existing legacy Zoom plan or Zoom One plan), and will be included in the Zoom One Business Plus and Enterprise Plus plans.

About Zoom
Zoom is an all-in-one intelligent collaboration platform that makes connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic for businesses and individuals. Zoom technology puts people at the center, enabling meaningful connections, facilitating modern collaboration, and driving human innovation through solutions like team chat, phone, meetings, omnichannel cloud contact center, smart recordings, whiteboard, and more, in one offering. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more info at zoom.com.

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James Absalom Elevated to Chief Commercial Officer – International at ZRG

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZRG Partners, a leading global talent firm backed by private equity firm RFE Investment Partners, today announced the promotion of London-based executive James Absalom to the position of Chief Commercial Officer – International.

Absalom became part of ZRG when his previous firm that he founded as CEO in 2015, Walter James, was acquired in December 2021. In that time, revenues with the Walter James division have increased 23%. He has worked across numerous client verticals, including Consumer & Retail, Life Science, Industrial, Financial Services, Sustainability and Technology. His client portfolio includes global entities like Colgate-Palmolive, Gruppo Campari, SC Johnson, Unilever, Haleon, and Imperial Brands as well as numerous private equity and privately owned high growth organizations.

“James will be responsible for maximizing growth across all our business lines, including executive search, DEI, interim management, leadership & assessment consulting, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and showcase our truly collaborative, end-to-end talent advisory firm,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. “We are confident he will help us grow our business practices all across the globe.”

In his new role, Absalom will oversee growth of ZRG’s international footprint in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Australia. In keeping with ZRG’s M&A focused growth strategy, he will also work closely with the board to identify, acquire, and integrate M&A targets internationally.

“I am excited to take on this newly created leadership role at ZRG Partners to grow our global client base,” Absalom said. “I am working with practice leaders, senior partners, and others throughout our worldwide network to provide best in class functional, geographical and sector expertise to ensure we can offer clients both a global footprint but also local partnership. My plan is to ensure we build long lasting, impactful, and value-driven business results where we focus on matching the right executives to the unique culture of our clients.”

Absalom will also continue to fulfil his senior partner role by originating and leading large searches across the C-Suite, managing his own clients, and bringing people in to grow the firm’s client base and business lines.

ZRG’s new Chief Commercial Officer’s experience includes working with complex global organizations in senior leadership positions that require both change and transformation.

Founded in 1999, ZRG, is one of the fastest growing global executive search firms in the search industry. With the financial backing of private equity investor RFE Investment Partners, ZRG provides a full suite of executive, middle-management, and customized search solutions through its offices in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. The firm finds leaders across a broad spectrum of business markets, including aerospace, consumer, education, healthcare services and solutions, industrial, life sciences, non-profit, private equity and venture capital, and technology.

Contact: John Mooney, Over the Moon PR, (908) 720-6057, john@overthemoonpr.com.

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Education Ministry announces starting new academic year on four of Muharram

Education Ministry announced starting new academic year 1444/1445 AH, corresponding to 2023/2024 AD, for all academic levels, on the fourth of Muharram, corresponding to July 22, provided that the enrollment, registration, and transfer process in public and private schools begins on the 20th of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to July 8.

Education Minister, Yahya Badr al-Din al-Houthi, stressed in a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) the need for regular attendance of educational bodies in all grades of the academic stages, on the 27th of Dhu al-Hijjah corresponding to July 15th, and that the study be at a rate of five days a week according to the school calendar issued by a ministerial decision.

He confirmed the start of school exams for the end of the first semester for all academic levels on Tuesday, Rabi` al-Akhir 16, 1445 AH, corresponding to October 31, 2023 AD, provided that the mid-year vacation begins on Saturday, Rabi` al-Akhir, corresponding to November 11.

According to the school calendar, studies will be resumed for the second semester on the fourth of Jumada al-Awwal, corresponding to November 18, and the final transfer exams for all academic levels will start on Sha’ban 14 1445, corresponding to February 24, 2024 AD, while the general certificate exams for the secondary stage, in its scientific and literary sections, will begin on Saturday, Shawwal 18, corresponding to April 27 on the next day, Shawwal 19, the general certificate exams for the basic stage begin.

Source: Yemen News Agency

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SCMCHA discusses with EU official’s humanitarian situation in Yemen

Ibrahim Al-Hamli, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation (SCMCHA), discussed, in an online meeting, with the European Union Ambassador to Yemen, Gabriel Munuera Vinals, issues related to the progress of humanitarian work in Yemen.

The meeting, which included the Deputy Director of Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations at the European Commission, Michael Koehler, and Acting Deputy Director for Multilateral Partnerships at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ola Sohlstrom, and the official of the Humanitarian Affairs Office for Yemen at the European Commission, Vicky, in Belgium, discussed ways to bypass Difficulties and the improvement and development of humanitarian work.

Al-Hamli gave a presentation on the worst humanitarian situation in the world, caused by the aggression and blockade for more than eight years, and ways to develop work by increasing the volume of humanitarian funds that will contribute to improving the humanitarian and economic situation.

He reviewed the role of the Supreme Council as a responsible body for dealing with international, local organizations in managing, coordinating humanitarian work, and facilitating the work of organizations.

He also stressed keenness to strengthen cooperation with the European Union, and to work jointly to address all problems and difficulties to deliver humanitarian aid to those who deserve it.

In turn, the donors praised the efforts of the Council for Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation, and pointed out the importance of continuing to hold meetings on a regular basis because of its importance in improving the process of humanitarian aid reaching the Yemeni people.

The meeting was attended by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Council, Muhammad Al-Razzaa, international and foreign organizations, Turki Jamil, and the Counselor of the Humanitarian Aid Department of the Embassy of Sweden in Jordan, and Anna Guittet.

Source: Yemen News Agency

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Over 50 Pakistan Women Lend Their Support to Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Over 50 Pakistan women of diverse professional backgrounds are serving and providing important support to Pakistani pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, testimony to their country’s growing recognition of Pakistani women’s roles.

The women at the Pakistan Hajj Mission showcase their expertise and dedication, and play an important role in ensuring a smooth and fulfilling experience for pilgrims on their sacred journey.

These women serve in various sections at the Mission’s Main Control Office (MCO) in Makkah; they assist and guide pilgrims at various exit points from the Grand Mosque. Among them, women doctors and paramedics play a significant role in offering free medical assistance to pilgrims.

Deputy Director of Complaints and Discipline at MCO Makakh Mehreen Baloch told the Associated Press of Pakistan that the Hajj mission for 2023 is an elaborately organized endeavor of vast scope, adding that women are actively contributing to the meticulously planned Hajj mission as muavineen e hujjaj (female assistants to pilgrims).

Over 34,000 women from Pakistan are performing Hajj this year, and the muavineen e hujjaj are of great help.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Saudi Minister of Investment Meets with Estonian Prime Minister

Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, on an official visit to Estonia, met today with the Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

The minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister to the President of Estonia.

Al-Falih and Kallas reviewed means of cooperation and enhancing trade relations, as well as opportunities for boosting investments, especially by encouraging the private sector.

Source: Saudi Press Agency