Day: November 1, 2024

Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Observance of World Cities Day 2024 opened in Egypt’s Alexandria on Thursday, which unveiled the English version of the Shanghai Manual · 2024 Annual Report and the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award).

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The Shanghai Award winners are Agadir, Morocco; Thiruvananthapuram, India; Doha, Qatar; Iztapalapa, Mexico and Melbourne, Australia.

Themed “Building a Sustainable Urban Future for All,” this year’s Shanghai Award highlights the development and construction of cities in fields like quality and secure housing for diversified needs, youth leading vibrant communities, innovative development for urban prosperity, and low-carbon and climate resilient urban development, according to Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day.

This year’s Shanghai Award attracted participants from 28 countries and 55 cities. After a joint evaluation by the International Jury, the aforementioned five cities emerged as winners. Fuzhou City, the recipient of the first Shanghai Award, put forward a proposal to establish a global alliance for sustainable urban development at the awarding ceremony.

Shanghai Award, an international award initiated by UN-Habitat and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, serves as an important platform for Shanghai to participate in global governance and promote the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda.

The award aims to recognize cities from various countries that have provided comprehensive solutions and made significant progress in sustainable development, thus contributing to the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The 12th World Urban Forum is set to take place in Cairo, Egypt from November 4 to 8. On the afternoon of November 5, a thematic side event on “Experiences and Practices of Global Urban Sustainable Development” will be held to focus on promoting the Shanghai Award and other public goods of World Cities Day.

Source: Shanghai Coordination Center of World Cities Day

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LONDON, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaya Skin Clinic, a prominent aesthetic clinic chain in the GCC, has partnered with London-based wellness company Bien-Etre Limited to launch a pioneering skin personalisation platform for the Middle Eastern skincare industry. The collaboration aims to harness advanced DNA biomarker technology and Lifestyle AI to offer individuals a deeper understanding of their unique skin profiles, empowering skincare professionals to provide custom treatments and products. This innovative platform is set to launch across the Middle East in 2025.

The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a major step forward in integrating science-based solutions within the wellness and beauty industry. This collaboration reflects both companies’ shared vision of enhancing skincare with the latest technological advancements and addressing the growing demand for personalized beauty solutions in the region.

Aly Rahimtoola, Founder of Bien-Etre Ltd, commented, “We are thrilled to bring our expertise in skincare technology to the forefront of the UAE’s beauty and wellness industry. Our future partnership with Kaya Skin Clinic will enable clients in the Middle East to make informed skincare decisions, enhancing outcomes by understanding the science behind their unique skin profiles. This initiative underscores our dedication to blending beauty and wellness with cutting-edge scientific innovation.”

For more information about the partnership and the upcoming skin personalisation platform, please contact Kaya Skin Clinic or Bien-Etre Limited.

About Bien-Etre

Bien Etre is an emerging consumer technology company that seeks to provide personalized beauty and wellness solutions that combines cutting-edge science with traditional consumer products. Bien Etre is committed to empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being and live healthier, happier lives.

About Kaya Skin Clinic

Kaya Skin Clinic is an international chain that specialises in dermatological solutions for women and men. They craft personalised experiences around a core of customised treatments that restore, preserve and enhance the essential vitality of skin, hair and body. From the acne of adolescence to the stretch marks of motherhood and the challenges of mature skin, Kaya aims to make you feel your beautiful best at every stage of life. In the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, Kaya Skin Clinic operate 20 clinics.

For more information please contact:
Kaya Skin Clinic
Samina Ghori
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
saminag@kayaclinicme.com

Bien-Etre
Aly Rahimtoola
Founder & Director
aly@bien-etre.ai

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