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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World Cup winner N’Golo Kante transfers to Saudi champions Al Ittihad

France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.

"Kante is an Ittihad player now!" the club said on Twitter, while chairman Anmar al Hailee tweeted: "Welcome to our new tiger Kante," a reference to the team's nickname.

The 32-year-old becomes the latest in a line of European stars choosing to ply their trade in the desert kingdom, which is making big-money moves across elite sport.

A dynamic and industrious midfielder, Kante won the World Cup with France in 2018.

His club career also glitters. He won the Champions League and World Club Cup with Chelsea, as well as back-to-back Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea.

Kante's contract with the London club was set to expire this month and they paid him a handsome tribute in bidding him farewell.

"N'Golo's impact and influence during his time at Chelsea cannot be overstated," said Chelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley in a club statement.

"His tireless performances in midfield contributed to several trophy wins and has guaranteed him a place in the club's history."

He has signed a three-year deal with Al Ittihad, the Jeddah-based team said in a statement, though it gave no details of how much Kante will earn.

The Saudi club said: "Kante's addition to Al Ittihad is considered one of the most high-profile and impactful signings in the club's history.

"It is part of the club's efforts to establish itself as a top choice for world-class players in the Saudi Professional League."

He will wear the number seven shirt, which he also donned at Chelsea.

Current Ballon d'Or holder Benzema joined Al Ittihad earlier this month, after 14 seasons with Real Madrid in which he won five Champions Leagues, four La Liga titles and three Copas del Rey.

'Very excited'

In a video posted online by the club, Benzema, 35, said in a message to his fellow Frenchman: "One time I told you, you're the best player, box to box, in the world. Now I'm happy to play with you again, and of course in the best team in Saudi."

Kante said he was "very excited to play for the Tigers".

The kingdom's league had already signed up five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in January.

His fellow Portuguese international Ruben Neves, currently of Wolves, is reportedly set to join Al Hilal.

Argentina legend Lionel Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time, declined to make a similar move despite a lengthy Saudi courtship, and will instead join Inter Miami in the United States.

With its oil riches, Saudi Arabia –– a conservative monarchy frequently criticised over its human rights record –– has swiftly achieved a prominent role in world sports.

In football, the presumed goal is hosting the World Cup, which is intended to lift Saudi Arabia's profile and prestige as it tries to diversify its oil-reliant economy by attracting tourists and investors.

In the coming years, Saudi Arabia will organise the men's Asian Cup football, the Olympic-style Asian Games and even the Asian Winter Games in 2029.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the state's sovereign wealth vehicle, holds an 80 percent stake in Newcastle United, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season.

In golf, the PIF has also ruffled feathers. It bankrolls LIV Golf, whose clash with the PGA Tour nearly caused a rupture in the sport.

A surprise merger between the rival tours earlier this month settled a legal battle, only a year after LIV Golf launched with several stars who had jumped from the PGA for big-money offers from the upstart series.

Source: TRTworld.com

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Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issues industrial license to Ceer for electric vehicle manufacturing

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has granted license to Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand, to build its manufacturing facility over one million square meters in King Abdullah Economic City’s Industrial Valley in Saudi Arabia.

A joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Foxconn, Ceer was launched last November under the aegis of His Royal Highness, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Spokesperson Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah has emphasized the strategic significance of the automotive industry in the Kingdom’s overall industrial strategy. He added that with the global light vehicles market expected to double in the next decade, the automotive sector presents a compelling regional opportunity.

Al-Jarrah also stressed that the automotive manufacturing industry will serve as a catalyst for other priority sectors, such as minerals and chemicals. It aligns with the Kingdom's diversification goals and its ability to export to neighboring markets, contributing to the growth of the non-oil economy.

In addition to direct economic benefits, the development of a national automotive sector will indirectly benefit the economy and the local industry in several ways, including through knowledge transfer, industry localization, development of local content, and creation of job opportunities for Saudi citizens.

Ceer is the first Saudi automotive brand to produce electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia; it will design, manufacture and sell a range of vehicles for consumers in Saudi Arabia and MENA region, including sedans and SUVs. Ceer’s vehicles will be tested to the highest global automotive quality control and safety standards. The brand’s electric vehicles are scheduled to be available in 2025. Ceer’s factory will be state-of-the-art, featuring the latest technologies to ensure manufacturing efficiency while minimizing energy and water usage.

Ceer is expected to attract over SAR562 million worth of foreign direct investment and create up to 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. It is projected to directly contribute SAR30 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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KSrelief Participates in Workshop to Protect Women during Armed Conflicts in Arab Region

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) participated in the regional workshop of the Emergency Committee for the Protection of Women during Armed Conflicts in the Arab Region, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, on June 20 and 21.

Representatives of regional and international authorities, civil society and relevant bodies participated in the workshop as well.

KSrelief was represented by Director of the Community Support Department Dr. Hana Omar.

Dr. Omar said at the workshop, "The Kingdom, which KSrelief represents, attaches great importance to supporting women, especially in emergencies, conflicts and disasters. In this respect, KSrelief has implemented, since its establishment in May 2015, nearly 900 projects in various sectors of humanitarian and relief work in 74 countries, involving some 116 million women, at a cost of more than $570 million".

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Al-Araji Discusses with the Executive Director of Counter-Terrorism at the UN the Continued Support of the Int’l Community for Iraq

The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, met in New York today, Wednesday, with the Executive Director of Counter-Terrorism at the United Nations, Natalie Sherman.

The National Security Chancellory said in a statement: "The meeting comes on the sidelines of the third high-level United Nations conference for heads of counter-terrorism agencies, which is being held in New York."

Al-Araji discussed with Sherman all issues and files of common interest, especially the fight against terrorism, the Syrian Al-Hol camp, and the displaced.

Al-Araji reviewed the Iraqi government's procedures, vision and plans, which were included in the promising ministerial program of the government, with regard to the return of the displaced and the reconstruction of cities destroyed by terrorism.

He also expressed Iraq's aspiration for more international support and assistance in the files it deals with, because it defended its security and the security of the region and the world as a whole, which requires intensifying the international effort and turning it towards Iraq.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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Al-Araji Meets in New York with the Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN Security Council

The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, met in New York, today, Wednesday, the permanent representative of the United Arab Emirates to the UN Security Council, and the chair of the Committee (1373) to combat terrorism, Lana Nusseibeh.

The chancellery stated in a statement: "During the meeting, they discussed the overall political and security situation at the regional and international levels, as well as discussing the continued support of the international community for Iraq in the field of combating terrorism, and assistance in humanitarian aspects."

Al-Araji expressed Iraq's pride in all the brothers and friends who stood with Iraq in its war against terrorism, stressing the need to give the utmost importance to the Syrian al-Hol camp file, and to help end and close this file.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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The President of the Republic Stresses the Importance of Making Baghdad a Promising Destination For Investors

The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed today, Wednesday, the importance of working to make Baghdad a promising destination for investors.

A statement by the Presidency of the Republic stated, "Rashid received, at the Baghdad Palace, the head of the Baghdad Investment Commission, Hassan Jamil, and during the meeting, a number of projects to be implemented in the capital, Baghdad, were discussed, where the president stressed the great task entrusted to the Baghdad Investment Commission to find opportunities investment cooperation with sober companies.

The President of the Republic pointed out, "The importance of working to make the capital, Baghdad, a promising investment destination for investors, by building bridges of trust and cooperation in various sectors."

For his part, the head of the Baghdad Investment Commission affirmed, "The commission is keen to work diligently and leave a clear imprint in the field of investment in the capital, Baghdad, creating many job opportunities, introducing modern technology in building cities and residential complexes, and exchanging experiences with developed countries."

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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Iraq Condemns the Continuous Violations Of the Zionist Entity Against Palestinian Civil Society Orgs.

Iraq condemned the continuous violations of the Zionist entity against Palestinian civil society organizations and human rights defenders and the forcible deportation of them.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement, "This came in Iraq's speech delivered" by the Head of the Human Rights Department, Minister Plenipotentiary Hussein Mansour Al-Safi, during the interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission for Investigation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which was held within the framework of the fifty-third session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, in which he renewed Iraq's full support for the ICRC and its mandate.

The statement added, "Iraq expressed its condemnation of the ongoing violations of the occupying power against Palestinian civil society organizations and human rights defenders, their forced deportation, and the suppression of freedom of the press and media, stressing that it is a systematic policy aimed at undermining the work of those organizations and silencing their voices defending the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people."

The statement continued, "Iraq renewed the call for the international community" to assume its responsibilities to stop the crimes of the occupying power against the Palestinian people, and to end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian lands, and stressed that the only way to achieve peace is to end the occupation, respect the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and establish their independent state with its capital. Al-Quds Al-Sharif.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency