August 28, 2021

Geekvape invests several billion yuan to build an intelligent manufacturing industrial park in China’s Greater Bay Area

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese e-cigarette brand Geekvape announced a new investment valued at several billion yuan in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) with the support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government. The new investment is part of the company’s long-term growth strategy with a focus on helping customers worldwide address their needs for increased production capacity. Geekvape plans to build a modern industrial park for intelligent manufacturing over the next two years. With the construction of the park, Geekvape aims to accelerate its transition to high-end intelligent manufacturing with continuous investment in technological innovations and ultimately take the industry to the next level.

Geekvape attends the signing ceremony for the intelligent manufacturing industrial park in GBA

Since its inception in 2015, the vapor brand has been recognized worldwide for its high-quality products and services. With the investment in an advanced industrial park, Geekvape plans to continue focusing on intelligent manufacturing and basic R&D with the aim of creating a 10-billion-yuan e-cigarette industry ecosystem, far exceeding the industry’s average output value. The huge ecosystem sets the stage for the company to build a strong presence in the global electronic vaping device market.

Through the investment, Geekvape becomes the first company in the industry to build modular intelligent manufacturing facilities and transform traditional manufacturing processes. By leveraging the combination of a connected intelligent manufacturing platform, Internet of Things (IoT) technology and big data, the firm will further improve product quality and services backed by fully intelligent management of product design, R&D, production, packaging, sales and after-sales businesses.

Geekvape chief executive Allen Yang said, “Geekvape has always been committed to helping improve human wellbeing and community development. Benefiting from the ideal economic, geographical and business conditions in the GBA, in tandem with the momentum in the intelligent manufacturing sector, we will build on our presence in the area to expand globally. Geekvape will provide our customers across over 70 countries and regions with better products and services enhanced by intelligent manufacturing and innovative technologies.”

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August 28, 2021

Nyxoah Appoints Rita Johnson-Mills to its Board of Directors

Nyxoah Appoints Rita Johnson-Mills to its Board of Directors

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – August 27, 2021, 10:30pm CET / 4:30pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced that it has appointed Rita Johnson-Mills as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors.

Robert Taub, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nyxoah, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Rita Johnson-Mills to the Nyxoah Board of Directors. Her wealth of knowledge, extensive operating experience and expertise in corporate governance will be invaluable as we navigate the healthcare industry with new and innovative solutions. Rita’s addition will also strengthen our US presence and our commitment to Board diversity.”

Rita Johnson-Mills added: “Nyxoah is truly unique in the health technology field and I am thrilled to lend my expertise to the Board and the leadership team in identifying ways to positively impact the health and quality of life for those living with the debilitating impact of sleep disordered breathing conditions.”

Rita Johnson-Mills is a seasoned former C-suite healthcare executive. Rita’s background and experience include a combined 30 years of federal and state government and private industry experience, 15 years of which she was directly responsible for profitability and growth of healthcare organizations. She spent 11 years with UnitedHealthcare including as CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee. Rita currently serves on the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and Quest Analytics, LLC. Rita received dual Master’s degrees from Ohio State University, Master of Public Policy and Master of Labor/Human Resources. She is also a Hogan certified executive coach and a National Association of Corporate Directors Governance Fellow.

The appointment of Rita Johnson-Mills is effective immediately, subject to final appointment by the next shareholders’ meeting.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio® system, a CE-validated, patient-centered, next generation hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and comorbidities including cardiovascular diseases, depression and stroke.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study in patients with moderate to severe OSA, the Genio® system received its European CE Mark in 2019. The Company has completed the BETTER SLEEP study in Australia and New Zealand for therapy indication expansion and is currently conducting the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA approval and a post-marketing EliSA study in Europe to confirm the long-term safety and efficacy of the Genio® system.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

Contacts:

Nyxoah
Fabian Suarez, Chief Financial Officer
corporate@nyxoah.com
+32 (0)10 22 24 55

Gilmartin Group
Vivian Cervantes
IR@nyxoah.com

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August 28, 2021

UAE announces 998 new COVID-19 cases, 1,559 recoveries, 1 death in last 24 hours

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 309,312 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 998 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 715,394.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced 1 death due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,036.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

MoHAP also noted that an additional 1,559 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 700,548.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 28, 2021

Women make over 25 percent of the total workforce in Tawazun Holding: Tareq Al Hosani

ABU DHABI, Women make over 25 percent of the total workforce in Tawazun Holding, while accounting for 10 percent of technical and technology related jobs in the company, said Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council.

He added that Tawazun Holding’s management believes in the important role of women and seeks to provide opportunities for them to develop their technical and administrative capabilities, in order to contribute to the company’s growth.

In a statement to mark the Emirati Women’s Day – celebrated this year under the theme “Women: Ambitions & Inspiration for Next 50 Years” – Al Hosani indicated that Tawazun Holding Company is keen on supporting and enhancing Emirati competencies and expertise in various fields.

“Tawazun Holding is proud of its highly competent and experienced Emirati workforce, who are capable of managing the company’s portfolio and contributing to its future growth plans in a highly professional manner,” he said.

Tareq Al Hosani noted that Tawazun Holding has been working to attract national talent and to develop their skills through a host of training programmes, in collaboration with Tawazun Economic Council, as well as local and international businesses and the academia.

He underlined the initiatives taken by Tawazun Holding to empower its female employees, in line with the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women, which aims to provide a framework for positioning the UAE among the most advanced countries in the area of women’s empowerment.

He emphasised that Tawazun Holding, and its portfolio companies, International Golden Group (IGG), Trust International, Tawazun Technology and Innovation (TTI), Strategic Development Fund (SDF) and Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), will continue their Emiratisation processes in various specialties, including investing in the future of women in technology.

“Today, Emirati women hold positions of influence and leadership, which are admired around the world. Throughout the past 50 years, UAE women have contributed proactively to the country’s journey of progress and development.”

He hailed keen support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).

Emirati women account for 27 percent of cabinet ministers and 50 percent of the Federal National Council members, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to ensure women are participating in decision-making at a national level.

The UAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August of each year, to recognise the contribution of the nation’s women in developing and advancing the country.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 28, 2021

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Kuwait’s PM on sidelines of Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership

DUBAI, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met on Saturday with H.H. the Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership being held in the Iraqi capital.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Sabah discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in the best interests of the two countries, as well as several regional and international issues of mutual interest.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed hailed the significant role Kuwait plays on various issues of the Arab region, highlighting the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and the fraternal Emirati and Kuwaiti people.

He also wished permanent security, stability and progress for Kuwait and its generous people.

Among those who attended the meeting were H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to UAE President, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Chairman of Protocols for the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Salem Issa Qattam, UAE Ambassador to Iraq.

Source: Emirates News Agency