Day: June 22, 2022

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Dante Genomics partners with Emirates Post to deliver advanced genomic services in UAE

The partnership aims to enable universal access to genomic-driven wellness and longevity

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emirates Post, the official postal operator and leading express provider in the UAE, has partnered with Dante Genomics, a global leader in genomics and precision medicine, to facilitate the availability of advanced genomic services across the UAE in line with the nation’s vision of making healthcare testing accessible to everyone in the country.

The partnership follows the recent launch of Dante Genomics’ office and operations in the UAE. According to the agreement, Emirates Post will collect and drop off testing kits from Dante Labs to customers across the UAE, in addition to designating Emirates Post Customer Happiness Centers as a point of sale and drop off/collection point for the testing kits. Genetic testing provides personalized information about one’s overall wellbeing to empower them to live a healthier lifestyle.

Peter Somers, CEO of Emirates Post, said: “We are delighted that Dante Genomics entrusted us to support the expansion of their advanced genomic services across the UAE. This partnership further highlights the seamless services we provide to customers through our delivery network, which is the largest in the country. With its customer-centric and diverse choice of services, Emirates Post is an ideal delivery partner for companies looking for expansion and sustainable solutions to even the remotest parts of the country. Our exemplary services have enabled us to build trust and meet all the requirements of our customers and partners.”

Andrea Riposati, Group CEO of Dante Genomics, said that universal access to healthcare requires the universal operations that Emirates Posts has built. “Together, we can deliver advanced genomics everywhere. We are honored to partner with Emirates Post on logistics and distribution of advanced genomic services in the UAE. Emirates Post has proven a fantastic partner with a clear vision of how to democratize access to goods, services and technology for all people in the UAE,” he added.

Dante Genomics is a global leader in genome sequencing with the best technology in the healthcare industry to provide personalized preventive healthcare solutions by offering next-generation diagnostic and prevention tools directly to consumers and healthcare professionals. With the use of proprietary software and patented technologies and leveraging cutting edge sequencers such as the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 and the PacBio Sequel IIe, Dante Genomics has delivered the benefits of the genome to individuals and clinics in 97 countries.

About Dante Genomics

Dante Genomics is a global genomic information company building and commercializing a new class of transformative health and longevity applications based on whole genome sequencing and AI. The Company uses its platform to deliver better patient outcomes from diagnostics to therapeutics with assets including one of the largest private genome databases with research consent, proprietary software designed to unleash the power of genomic data at scale and proprietary processes which enable an industrial approach to genomic sequencing.

About Emirates Post Group

Emirates Post Group Company is a Public Joint Stock Company under Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) operating as a commercial entity across the emirates. It manages the planning of its postal operational division and subsidiaries, which consist of Emirates Post – the leading postal and express delivery provider in the region, Wall Street Exchange, Instant Cash, and the Electronic Documents Centre. The Dubai-based Company is the official entity responsible for licensing all postal, courier and logistics services within the UAE.

Contact:

Laura D’Angelo
VP of Investor Relations
[email protected]
+39 0862 191 0671
www.dantelabs.com

 

 

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Anaqua to Acquire Practice Insight to Round Out its Law Firm IP Management Solutions

Acquisition will enhance both AQX and PATTSY WAVE as IP practice management platforms for law firms by adding fully integrated IP time and billing capabilities

BOSTON, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading global innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Practice Insight Pty Ltd, and its intelligent time capture software WiseTime, from IPH Limited.

In leveraging Practice Insight’s technology for integrated IP time and billing functionality, Anaqua continues its investment in both AQX® Law Firm and PATTSY WAVE® as end-to-end IP practice management solutions, while adding WiseTime, Practice Insight’s flagship autonomous time capture tool to its suite of standalone offerings.

“This acquisition underscores our steadfast commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the law firm market,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “We have listened very carefully to practitioner feedback across the globe, and it is clear that law firms are seeking IP management solutions that offer advanced reporting and analytics, integrated document management, secure cloud hosting, collaborative client portals, intuitive user experience – and integrated time and billing. With the acquisition of Practice Insight, we will now have all of these features fully integrated into both AQX Law Firm and PATTSY WAVE.”

The Practice Insight team, led by co-founder and current CEO Thomas Haines, will maintain its footprint in Perth, Australia, joining Anaqua’s global R&D organization.

“Our companies share a deep passion for leveraging technology to drive efficiency within IP operations,” said Haines, a former practicing patent attorney, who will join Anaqua as Vice President and continue to lead the Practice Insight team. “We have quickly developed a strong rapport with the Anaqua team and look forward to joining the organization, as we execute against our shared vision for an end-to-end IPMS for law firms.”

“WiseTime’s service offering strongly aligns with Anaqua’s suite of IP management software and will provide the team growth opportunities,” said Andrew Blattman, IPH CEO and Managing Director. “We wish the team every future success as part of Anaqua.”

The transaction is conditional on regulatory approvals and other usual conditions and is expected to complete early in the third quarter.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

About WiseTime (also known as Practice Insight)
As a member of IPH, WiseTime (also known as Practice Insight) has been at the forefront of developing IP business intelligence software, including its flagship offering WiseTime, a seamless and automated timekeeping solution. For more information, please visit wisetime.com, or on LinkedIn.

About IPH Limited
IPH is the Asia Pacific’s leading intellectual property services group, comprising a network of member firms working in eight IP jurisdictions and servicing more than 25 countries. The group includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Applied Marks, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys and Spruson & Ferguson, and the autonomous timekeeping business, WiseTime, and employs more than 900 people working in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. For more information, visit IPH Limited, or on LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Hollis
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617-375-5808
[email protected]


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Anaqua annonce l’acquisition de Practice Insight pour compléter ses solutions de gestion de la PI à destination des cabinets d’avocats

Cette acquisition viendra renforcer le positionnement d’AQX et PATTSY WAVE, les plateformes de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle à destination des cabinets d’avocats et conseils en propriété intellectuelle, en ajoutant des fonctionnalités de facturation du temps entièrement intégrées.

BOSTON, 22 juin 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, leader mondial de l’innovation et de la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), annonce aujourd’hui la conclusion d’un accord définitif pour l’acquisition de Practice Insight Pty Ltd, et de son logiciel de saisie intelligente du temps WiseTime, auprès de IPH Limited.

En s’appuyant sur la technologie de Practice Insight qui propose une fonctionnalité intégrée de facturation du temps passé aux activités de propriété intellectuelle, Anaqua continue d’investir dans AQX® Law Firm et PATTSY WAVE® pour en faire des solutions de gestion de cabinet conseils de bout en bout. WiseTime, l’outil phare de saisie du temps de travail de Practice Insight, viendra s’ajouter à la suite de logiciels indépendants d’Anaqua.

“Cette acquisition souligne notre volonté de répondre à l’évolution des besoins du marché des cabinets d’avocats et conseils”, a déclaré Bob Romeo, PDG d’Anaqua. “Nous avons écouté très attentivement les commentaires des professionnels à travers le monde, et il est clair que les cabinets recherchent des solutions de gestion de la PI capables d’offrir des outils de reporting et d’analyse avancés, une gestion intégrée des documents, un hébergement cloud sécurisé, des portails clients collaboratifs, une expérience utilisateur intuitive – et une facturation intégrée. Avec l’acquisition de Practice Insight, nous aurons désormais toutes ces fonctionnalités entièrement intégrées à la fois dans AQX Law Firm et PATTSY WAVE.”

L’équipe de Practice Insight, dirigée par le co-fondateur et actuel PDG Thomas Haines, maintiendra sa présence à Perth, Australie, et rejoindra l’organisation globale de R&D d’Anaqua.

“Nos sociétés partagent une passion profonde pour l’utilisation de la technologie afin d’améliorer l’efficacité des opérations de propriété intellectuelle”, a déclaré Haines, un ancien conseil en brevets, qui rejoindra Anaqua en tant que vice-président et continuera à diriger l’équipe Practice Insight.” Nous avons rapidement développé des liens étroits avec l’équipe d’Anaqua et nous sommes impatients de rejoindre l’organisation, pour développer notre vision commune d’un logiciel de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle de bout en bout pour les cabinets d’avocats et conseils.”

“L’offre de services de WiseTime s’aligne fortement avec la suite logicielle de gestion PI d’Anaqua et offrira à l’équipe des opportunités de croissance”, a déclaré Andrew Blattman, PDG et directeur général d’IPH. “Nous souhaitons à l’équipe beaucoup succès au sein d’Anaqua.”

Cette opération demeure soumise aux approbations réglementaires et autres conditions usuelles. Elle devrait être finalisée au début du troisième trimestre.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX et PATTSY WAVE, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de propriété intellectuelle avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour une prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu’un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils dans le monde utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d’un million de décideurs, avocats, parajuristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent la plateforme pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux Etats-Unis, en Europe et en Asie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou LinkedIn.

À propos de WiseTime (également connu sous le nom de Practice Insight)
En tant que membre de l’IPH, WiseTime (également connu sous le nom de Practice Insight) a été à l’avant-garde du développement de logiciels de veille économique dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle, y compris son offre phare WiseTime, une solution de comptabilisation du temps transparente et automatisée. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter wisetime.com, ou LinkedIn.

À propos d’IPH Limited
IPH est le principal groupe de services de propriété intellectuelle de la région Asie-Pacifique. Il comprend un réseau de cabinets membres travaillant dans huit juridictions de propriété intellectuelle et desservant plus de 25 pays. Le groupe comprend les cabinets de propriété intellectuelle AJ Park, Applied Marks, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys et Spruson & Ferguson, ainsi que l’entreprise autonome de gestion du temps WiseTime, et emploie plus de 900 personnes en Australie, en Chine, dans la région administrative spéciale de Hong Kong, en Indonésie, en Malaisie, en Nouvelle-Zélande, à Singapour et en Thaïlande. Pour plus d’informations, visitez le site IPH Limited, ou LinkedIn.

Contact de la société :
Amanda Hollis
Directeur, Communications
Anaqua
+1-617-375-5808
[email protected]
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Egypt offers condolences to Afghanistan over earthquake victims

Egypt offered its sincere condolences to Afghanistan over the victims of the devastating earthquake that left hundreds of people dead and injured.

In a statement on Wednesday 22/6/2022, the Foreign Ministry extended its condolences to the Afghani government and people and the bereaved families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The ministry also expressed Egypt’s solidarity with Afghanistan in this ordeal, the statement added.

At least 280 people were killed and 600 others injured after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to the country’s disaster management authority.

 

 

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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El-Wazir , French amb. stress depth of Egyptian-French ties

Minister of Transport Kamel el-Wazir stressed depth of ties binding Egypt and France highlighting joint cooperation in a number of ongoing ventures in the railway, underground and maritime transport fields.

In a meeting Wednesday with French ambassador in Cairo Marc Baréty to probe ways of boosting bilateral cooperation in the various transport domains, the minister said Egypt is looking forward to further promote Egyptian-French cooperation in the transport sector.

For his part, the French ambassador voiced appreciation of Egyptian-French cooperation reflecting strong friendship ties between the two countries’ political leadership.

He underlined the French companies’ keenness on cooperating with their Egyptian peers in the various transport sectors.

They also reviewed latest progress related to a contract signed between the Egyptian and the French governments on importing railway carriages and equipment to Egypt, together with prospects of cooperation in the investment and training domains covering the transport sector.

 

 

 

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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PM: Conformity of Egyptian-Saudi views on various political, economic issues

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli stressed the conformity of Egyptian-Saudi views vis-a-vis various political and economic issues of mutual concern.

He made the remarks on Wednesday during a cabinet meeting in the New Administrative Capital.

The meeting touched on an official visit of Saudi Crown Prime Mohamed ben Salman to Egypt.

The visit falls within the framework of historical ties between the two countries.

The premier said the government has directives to prepare a package of investment incentives for cooperation with Saudi investors.

He noted that Saudi Arab intends to inject dlrs 30 billion investments into Egypt in the coming period.

The premier hailed the inking of 14 agreements on Tuesday with the Saudi side at dlrs 7.7 billion dollars.

He commended the statements made by Saudi Investment Minister Khaled Faleh who lauded the economic development in Egypt under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Prime Minister said the trilateral summit between Egypt, Bahrain and Jordan that was held recently in Sharm El Sheikh addressed cooperation and coordination between the countries regarding issues of mutual concern as well as the latest regional and international developments.

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Cabinet holds its weekly meeting in NAC

The Cabinet started its weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Wednesday22/6/2022 at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) to probe a number of political, economic and social files and the latest global developments, as well as repercussions of the Russia-Ukrainian crisis and the spread of Covid-19, in addition to the provision of vaccines.

The meeting discusses several topics and important ministerial decisions and bills that aim to achieve development and welfare in the country on all fronts, along with realizing economic and social stability and encourage investments.

The ministers review the completion of work in different national projects in the country, topped by presidential initiative “Decent Life” to upgrade villages and the Egyptian Countryside.

The meeting will also probe measures taken to ensure the provision of essential foodstuffs for citizens and control local markets, as per President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s directives.

It also follows up on the wheat harvest season and the file of encroachments on agricultural lands and the social solidarity umbrella. Moreover, it tackles the upgrade files in the various state sectors including health, sports, education and transport and measures to support low income brackets and the provision of citizens’ needs in general.

 

 

Source: State Information Service Egypt

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Sports min. opens 1st sports festival for embassies

Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhi on Wednesday inaugurated via the videoconference the first sports festival for embassies.

The festival is organized by the ministry in cooperation with the sports union for civil servants.

As many as 18 African, Arab and European embassies are participating in the 10-day festival.

The embassies represent the states of Brazil, UAE, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Libya, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Indonesia, Sudan, Bulgaria, Djibouti, Britain, Tajikistan, Palestine, Serbia, Czech, Somalia and North Korea.

 

 

Source: State Information Service Egypt