Day: September 16, 2022

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CS Global Partners, one of the world’s leading government advisory agencies, is the official representative of the governments of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Saint Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis all of whom took part in the first-ever Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2022), which took place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 1 to 3 September 2022. The forum opened a new chapter for the relations between the Caribbean and Africa. Held under the theme, ‘One People, One Destiny, Uniting and Reimagining Our Future’, the forum set in motion various initiatives to further deepen and build new trade and investment relationships between Africa and the Caribbean.

The three-day forum was convened by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Government of Barbados in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Africa Business Council, the Caribbean Community Secretariat, and the Caribbean Export Development Agency.

The Prime Minister of Barbados – Mia Amor Mottley, expressed pleasure at being selected as the host country for ACTIF 2022. She asserted that Africa and the Caribbean share common roots and need to work and act together in various sectors. Participants committed to building a commercial bridge between the two regions for their prosperous future.

ACTIF 2022 was the first forum of its kind between the two regions and aimed to provide an opportunity for the Caribbean and African business communities, as well as governments, to establish new commercial and strategic relationships with the goal of expanding trade and investment between both the regions. The high-level support between the two regions is intended to boost bilateral cooperation and engagement in trade, investment, technology transfer, innovation, tourism, culture and other sectors. The forum also opened doors to effective business matchmaking between the two regions.

The three-day conference featured various panel discussions on several topics, which were based on business-to-business engagements. The delegates discussed topics such as: developing special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial parks; boosting industrialisation and manufacturing; improving infrastructure, financing and trade logistics, including regional integration, promoting trade and tourism, creating the environment to accelerate private sector investment, improving agricultural productivity and increasing agribusiness opportunities and food security.

Along with this, the forum also witnessed the signing ceremony of two partnership agreements, 10 MoUs and three finance facilities. The star document of the forum, which signified the success of the summit, was the partnership agreement between seven members of the Caribbean Community and Afreximbank to promote and finance South-South trade and investment between Africa and the Caribbean. Its ultimate goal is to promote and provide insurance and guarantee services covering commercial and non-commercial risks associated with African and Caribbean exports.

Caribbean countries such as Barbados, the Republic of Suriname, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda and St Vincent and the Grenadines signed the agreement with African Export-Import Bank.

The agreement will help to boost knowledge sharing between Africa and the Caribbean region with technical cooperation, research and several joint events. It also has the potential to accelerate the membership of CARICOM nations in Afreximbank as it will enable the bank to operate in the region and deliver on the new vision.

Over and above this, in order to mobilise trade and investment between the two regions, Afreximbank also signed a US$250 million Trade and Investment Agreement with the Central Bank of Barbados.

Further, Afreximbank outlined their aim to establish the export-import as they signed a MoU with the Caribbean Association of Banks. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of hundreds of delegates comprising African and Caribbean business leaders and government officials discussing how to improve trade and investment between the two regions. It was signed by the Chief Executive Officer, CAB, Wendy Delmar, and the Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, Denys Denya.

To sustain these efforts, Africa-Caribbean Business Council, CARICOM Private Sector Organisation and Afreximbank also signed another MoU. The rest of the memos included Ghana Export Promotion Authority and Barbados Investment and Development Corporation signed by BIDC’s Hill and GEPA’s Dr Afua Asare, and BIDC, GUTA’s Dr Joseph Obeng and BCCI’s Anthony Branker, Ghana Union of Trade Association and Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed by Hill.

Various senior government representatives, business leaders, representatives of business associations, prospective investors and buyers, project promoters, development agencies, multilateral finance institutions, think tanks and research institutions from Africa and the Caribbean were in attendance at ACTIF 2022 with more than 1,500 delegates representing 93 countries (comprising 48 African countries, 12 Caribbean countries, and 33 other countries).

The specific objectives of ACTIF2022 were: 

• Promotion of inter-bank relationships, which includes financial flow and fostering payment.
• Development of cultural and creative engagements between two regions that can be commercially viable.
• Creation of a business case for a potential AfriCaribbean Free Trade Area.
• Creating a suitable platform which helps to disseminate trade and investment information and other products and initiatives of the bank, which will support trade between Africa and Africans in the diaspora.
• Help in the reduction of the counterpart risk perception among African and Caribbean businesses in dealing among themselves.
• Promotion of trade and investment between Africa and the Caribbean as the forum served as the platform for market identification, building business partnerships, exchange of trade and market information, and co-investments.
• The forum also facilitates Afri-Caribbean investments by fostering and bolstering cross-regional business and investment linkages.

 Nandi Canning nandi.canning@csglobalpartners.com +27828215664

Annonce un partenariat de franchise internationale avec Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group

DALLAS, 16 sept. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quelques mois seulement après avoir annoncé ses plans d’expansion internationaux, Dave & Buster’s signe sa première transaction multi-pays et multi-unités.

« Nous nous réjouissons d’annoncer notre partenariat avec Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group pour développer la marque Dave & Buster’s sur les principaux marchés d’Asie occidentale », a déclaré Antonio Bautista, directeur du développement international de Dave & Buster’s.

La marque débutera son expansion avec des sites au Royaume d’Arabie Saoudite, puis aux Émirats arabes unis et en Égypte.

« Dave & Buster’s est une marque de divertissement de premier ordre, et ce partenariat de franchise constitue une étape stratégique pour notre organisation alors que nous continuons à développer notre portefeuille de divertissement et d’hôtellerie dans la région, » a déclaré Mishal Alhokair, PDG adjoint du groupe  Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding.

Pour stimuler son expansion internationale, Dave & Buster’s a mis au point des initiatives stratégiques clés qui soutiennent la pénétration du marché mondial de manière unique :

• Empreinte personnalisable pour stimuler l’économie des boîtes sur chaque marché, selon les besoins
• Localisation des menus à haute résonance régionale
• Modèle de tarification exclusif et dynamique
• Programmes de marketing global qui sont indépendants sur le plan démographique et qui peuvent être exécutés localement.
• Une stratégie et des forfaits de divertissement différenciés et uniques
• Divertissement localisé et programmation partielle du 3^e jour

« Avec quatre décennies d’expérience à la tête du marché, une équipe de direction chevronnée et une infrastructure de centre d’assistance de premier ordre, Dave & Buster’s est prêt à “RUN THE FUN” pour nos partenaires et clients internationaux », a ajouté Antonio Bautista.

Pour tout complément d’information sur les opportunités de franchises, veuillez consulter le site www.daveandbusters.com/franchising ou envoyer un e-mail à l’adresse InternationalDevelop[email protected]

À propos de Dave & Buster’s
Fondée en 1982 et basée à Coppell, au Texas, la société Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., est le propriétaire et l’opérateur de 200 sites en Amérique du Nord qui offrent des expériences de divertissement et de restauration de premier plan aux clients par le biais de deux marques distinctes : Dave & Buster’s et Main Event. Dave & Buster’s possède 148 restaurants dans 41 États, à Porto Rico et au Canada et offre aux clients la possibilité de « prendre un verre, se restaurer et se divertir », dans un seul et même endroit. Chaque restaurant propose une carte avec un grand choix d’entrées et de hors-d’œuvre, une sélection complète de boissons alcoolisées et non alcoolisées, ainsi qu’une vaste palette d’attractions de divertissement axées sur les jeux et le visionnage de sports en direct et d’autres événements télévisés. Main Event exploite 52 centres dans 17 États du pays, et propose un bowling de pointe, des jeux de laser, des centaines de jeux d’arcade et de réalité virtuelle, ce qui en fait le lieu idéal pour permettre aux familles de jouer ensemble et de créer des souvenirs. Pour tout complément d’information sur chaque marque, veuillez consulter les sites www.daveandbusters.com www.mainevent.com

À propos d’Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group « Croyez en ce que vous faites et vous deviendrez le maître de votre art »
Cette phrase a inspiré le cheikh Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair pour l’ouverture de son premier parc à thème à Riyad, qui a représenté « un progrès sans précédent » dans le secteur du tourisme et du divertissement, et qui fut le produit d’une simple « coïncidence ». Ici, au sein du groupe Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding, nous avons transformé « le rêve » en une industrie organisée qui aspire à être la meilleure aux niveaux local, régional et international. La démarche du Cheikh Abdul Mohsen a été encouragée par le besoin de tourisme et de divertissement dans la région du Golfe, qui a conduit à l’ouverture de parcs et de centres de loisirs en 1978, faisant de lui le Cheikh du tourisme dans cette région. Les racines de nos entreprises reposent sur la recherche et la planification ainsi que sur la prise en compte de tous les aspects de la réussite.

Aujourd’hui, de nombreuses personnes nous admirent avec beaucoup d’estime et de respect. Chacune de nos sociétés a sa propre « success story » et, ensemble, elles nous ont permis de devenir une holding, une entité qui chapeaute toutes les entreprises et activités. La holding est la société mère et garante de nos activités. Elle a vu le jour dès la création d’un réseau par le Cheikh Abdul Mohsen qui a ouvert la voie à la réussite que nous espérons poursuivre.

CONTACT AUPRÈS DES MEDIAS :
Antonio Bautista
antonio.bautista@daveandbusters.com

Faz parceria de franquia internacional com o Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Somente alguns meses depois de anunciar seus planos de expansão internacional, o Dave & Buster’s fecha seu primeiro contrato para vários países e várias unidades.

“Estamos felicíssimos e entusiasmados de anunciar a nossa parceria com o Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group para o desenvolvimento da marca Dave & Buster’s nos principais mercados da Ásia Ocidental”, disse Antonio Bautista, Director Internacional de Desenvolvimento do Dave & Buster’s.

A Marca começará sua expansão com sites na Arábia Saudita, seguido pelos Emirados Árabes Unidos e Egito.

“Dave & Buster’s é uma marca de entretenimento proeminente, e esta parceria de franquia é um marco estratégico para a nossa organização na expansão do nosso portfólio de entretenimento e hospitalidade em toda a região”, disse Mishal Alhokair, CEO Adjunto do Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group.

Para impulsionar a expansão internacional, o Dave & Buster’s desenvolveu iniciativas estratégicas importantes em apoio exclusivo à sua penetração no mercado global:

• Pegada personalizável para impulsionar a economia de caixa em cada mercado, conforme necessário
• Localização de menu com alta ressonância regional
• Modelo de precificação proprietário e dinâmico
• Programas de marketing global demograficamente agnósticos e executáveis localmente
• Estratégia e pacotes de diversão diferenciados e únicos
• Programação localizada de entretenimento e de terceiros

“Com quatro décadas de experiência como líder do mercado, uma equipe de liderança experiente e uma infraestrutura de centro de suporte de ponta, o Dave & Buster’s está pronta para ser a dona da diversão (RUN THE FUN) para os nossos parceiros e clientes de todo o mundo”, acrescentou Antonio Bautista.

Para mais informação sobre oportunidades de franquias, visite www.daveandbusters.com/franchising ou envie email para InternationalDevelopment@daveandbusters.com

Sobre o Dave & Buster’s
Fundado em 1982 e sediada em Coppell, Texas, o Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., é proprietário e operador de 200 pontos na América do Norte que oferecem experiência de entretenimento e refeições de primeira linha para os nossos clientes com duas marcas distintas: Dave & Buster’s e Main Event. O Dave & Buster’s tem 148 lojas em 41 estados, Porto Rico e Canadá, oferecendo para seus clientes a oportunidade de “Comer, Beber, Jogar e Assistir”, em um único local. Cada restaurante tem um menu completo de pratos e aperitivos, uma seleção variada de bebidas alcoólicas e não alcoólicas, e diversos entretenimentos para os clientes que podem jogar games e assistir ao vivo esportes e outros eventos televisionados. O Main Event com 52 centros em 17 estados nos EUA, jogos de boliche de última geração, laser tag, centenas de jogos de arcade e realidade virtual, é o lugar ideal para as famílias se conectarem e criarem memórias. Para mais informações sobre cada marca, visite www.daveandbusters.com www.mainevent.com

Sobre o Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group “Acredite no que você faz e torne-se o mestre da sua arte”
Esta frase inspirou o Sheik Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair a criar o seu primeiro parque temático em Riade, “um salto sem precedentes” no setor de turismo e entretenimento, um setor que funcionava por mera “coincidência”. O Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair Holding Group transformou “o sonho” em uma indústria organizada e que almeja ser o melhor tanto local, como regional e internacionalmente. A visão do Sheik Abdul Mohsen teve início com a necessidade de turismo e entretenimento na região do Golfo que levou à abertura de parques e centros recreativos em 1978, tornando-o o Sheik do turismo na região do Golfo. As raízes das nossas empresas têm por base a pesquisa e o planejamento, e a profunda consideração por todos os aspectos do sucesso.

Hoje em dia muitas pessoas têm um profundo apreço e respeito pelo que fazemos. Cada uma de nossas empresas tem sua própria história de sucesso e, juntas, elas são uma holding, um guarda-chuva para todas as empresas e unidades. A holding é a mãe e protetora das nossas empresas, que teve início no primeiro dia de networking em que o Sheikh Abdul Mohsen embarcou nesse caminho glorioso que esperamos continuar a caminhar.

CONTATO COM A MÍDIA:
Antonio Bautista
antonio.bautista@daveandbusters.com