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EB5 Capital’s NYC Ritz-Carlton (JF22) Project Receives I-829 Approvals

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EB5 Capital, a prominent leader in the EB-5 investment industry, is pleased to announce that investors in their NYC Ritz-Carlton (JF22) project have started receiving I-829 approvals from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS issues I-829 approvals, or permanent residency, to investors who have met stringent USCIS vetting requirements and demonstrated that their EB-5 investment created at least ten full-time jobs for the US economy.

JF22 is a 250-room luxury hotel development with 16 penthouse condominiums in the NoMad district of Manhattan in New York City. The 38-story Marriott branded hotel is centrally located, just north of Madison Square Park, adjacent to the 28th Street subway station, and less than a 10-minute walk to both Grand Central Station and Penn Station. The hotel’s food and beverage program is managed by world-class Michelin-starred chef, José Andrés.

“Reaching the I-829 approval stage is a critical milestone in the EB-5 immigration process,” said Brian Ostar, President of EB5 Capital. “It indicates to USCIS that the project was built, the jobs were created, and the EB-5 investors are now eligible for permanent residency. We are very pleased with this first approval notice in our JF22 Ritz-Carlton project, and we look forward to receiving additional approvals from USCIS soon.”

EB5 Capital played a vital role in financing the construction of this project by successfully raising $184 million to support its development. The hotel opened to the public in July 2022 and created over 4,200 jobs for New York City, more than enough jobs to support all 368 foreign investors in the project. JF22 is one of many EB5 Capital projects across the US contributing to job creation and economic growth, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to making a positive economic impact wherever it invests.

About EB5 Capital

EB5 Capital provides qualified foreign investors opportunities to invest in job-creating commercial real estate projects under the United States Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5 Visa Program). As one of the country’s oldest and most active Regional Center operators, the firm has raised more than one billion dollars of foreign capital across nearly 40 EB-5 projects. Headquartered in Washington, DC, EB5 Capital’s distinguished track record and leadership in the industry has attracted investors from over 70 countries. Please visit www.eb5capital.com for more information.

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Cellebrite’s 2024 Industry Trends Survey Reveals Urgent Digital Challenges in Law Enforcement

Annual Public Sector Survey Highlights Growing Need for Digital Intelligence Integration and Solutions

TYSONS CORNER, Va. and PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions, unveils the critical insights from its 2024 Industry Trends Survey for the Public Sector. Now in its fifth year, the survey findings reveal the urgent need for agencies to digitally transform key workflows to address severe staffing shortages and a growing volume of evidence.

The survey, gathering insights from 2,000 law enforcement leaders and practitioners, underscores challenges in device access, data extraction, evidence management and analysis. A notable majority report increased overtime and insufficient training to tackle digitally driven crimes. Disturbingly, many still rely on outdated paper-based reviews or manual digital tools, resulting in a staggering 45 hours typically spent reviewing digital evidence per case. With three out of four practitioners agreeing digital evidence is pivotal in case resolution, it is critical for agencies to adopt technologies that will transform their workflows, increase productivity and create efficiencies to solve cases faster, smarter and more defensibly.

“Technology has changed the nature of crime,” says Steve Foster, Special Agent in Charge at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations whose unit utilizes Cellebrite technology to solve crimes. “We need the tools and people in place to be able to work through the challenges.”

“Digital evidence continues to play an important role in modern investigations. As criminal technology evolves, it is that much more critical agencies are equipped with the tools, solutions and training needed to identify and analyze all case data,” said Leeor Ben-Peretz, Chief Strategy Officer, Cellebrite. “This year’s survey validates our commitment to supporting agencies through their digital transformations, help them manage their growing caseloads, and reduce investigator and examiner fatigue.”

Key survey revelations include:

  • Increase in evidence sources: significant YoY increase from cryptocurrency, car infotainment systems and wearables
  • Examiner reports to investigators: In 2021, it took an average of six days for investigators to receive an extraction report from examiners, which has now increased to 14 days
  • Evidence Handling: 75-80% agencies use portable drives or USB sticks for evidence, risking chain-of-custody breaches
  • Growing Backlogs: 52% see worsening case backlogs year-on-year
  • Evidence Sources Expand: Smartphones dominate, but cryptocurrency, cars and wearables are on the rise
  • Digital Evidence Power: 60% of practitioners deem digital evidence has more impact on case resolution than DNA
  • Evidence Delays: 75% of investigators note device analysis can exceed two weeks, even in high profile cases
  • Tech’s Role: 65% of agency managers believe technology can alleviate staffing strains

The annual survey includes respondents from North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. To view the full survey results, please click here.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (NASDAQ: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more, visit us at https://www.cellebrite.com and https://investors.cellebrite.com.

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Ma’aden to play pivotal role in addressing industry challenges at Future Minerals Forum 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) announced today that Ma’aden will return as a Founding Partner to the event for the third consecutive year. Ma’aden, the largest multi-commodity natural resources company in the Middle East, will play a central role again in discussions shaping the global minerals sector during FMF 2024 in January.

This event will focus on creating resilient and responsible mineral value chains in the resource-rich mineral super region of Africa, Western and Central Asia. FMF 2024 will convene government leaders, mining executives, investors, and other stakeholders to drive partnership and growth contributing to a sustainable sector and strengthening global minerals supply chains.

Last year at FMF Ma’aden made a series of significant announcements including a major joint venture with PIF, Manara Minerals, supporting global minerals supply chains that are critical to the energy transition. Ma’aden also announced milestone agreements with global mining leaders Ivanhoe Electric and Barrick Gold Corporation helping to drive forward the development of the Kingdom’s mining sector.

The Forum plays a key role in supporting investment and partnerships in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Exciting new initiatives that will be discussed at FMF 2024 include increasing human resource capacity and talent in the region through centers of excellence; developing sustainability standards that meet the requirements of host countries and maintain trust with society; and creating a green metals hub within the super region by utilizing modern technologies and developing processing centers.

FMF 2023 was a resounding success, with over 9,000 participants attending in person and over 13,000 participating remotely. FMF 2024 is expected to have an even wider reach, with a focus on actionable solutions to the challenges facing the mining and minerals sector.

FMF 2024 will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh from January 9-11, 2024.

To learn more about FMF 2024 and to register for the event, please visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/registration/.

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L’avocat nigérian Zannah Bukar Mustapha reçoit le prestigieux prix Global Citizen Award

LONDRES, 12 nov. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Humanitaire de renommée mondiale, philanthropiste, et fondateur de l’école Future Prowess Foundation pour les orphelins et les enfants défavorisés, Zannah Bukar Mustapha a été désigné lauréat 2023 du Global Citizen Award, un prix annuel décerné par Henley & Partners, cabinet international de conseil en résidence et en citoyenneté, en partenariat avec l’organisation humanitaire suisse à but non lucratif Andan Foundation.

Ce prix prestigieux, qui récompense une personne faisant preuve d’un courage et d’un engagement exceptionnels au service de la communauté mondiale, a été remis lors d’une cérémonie organisée dans le cadre de la 17e conférence annuelle Global Citizenship au Shangri-La Hotel DIFC de Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, à laquelle ont participé des chefs de gouvernement, des décideurs politiques, des universitaires de renom, des conseillers en clientèle privée, des bureaux de gestion du patrimoine, ainsi que de nombreux entrepreneurs et investisseurs fortunés.

M. Mustapha a joué un rôle essentiel de médiateur dans la libération de plus de 100 écolières de Chibok qui avaient été enlevées par le groupe d’insurrection islamique Boko Haram dans une région reculée du Nigéria en avril 2014, donnant lieu à la campagne internationale #BringBackOurGirls. L’école qu’il a fondée en 2007 à Maiduguri, capitale de l’État de Borno et épicentre de la rébellion de Boko Haram, offre une éducation gratuite, des repas, des uniformes et des soins de santé aux enfants des deux parties au conflit, en signe de la réconciliation qu’il espère obtenir dans la région.

Président de Henley & Partners et fondateur de la Fondation Andan Dr. Christian H. Kaelin déclare que M. Mustapha est un lauréat des plus méritants et inspirants. « En tant que défenseur de sécurité et du droit à l’éducation de tous les enfants déplacés et orphelins victimes de la violence brutale qui sévit dans le nord du Nigeria, M. Mustapha a fait preuve d’une vision, d’un courage exceptionnel et d’innovation pour inciter au changement. Ses actions et son approche contribuent à un monde plus juste, plus pacifique et plus tolérant. Il est un véritable acteur du changement, dépassant les clivages entre les sexes, les opinions politiques et la religion et aidant les enfants des deux côtés du conflit à se réunir et à apprendre sous le même toit. Nous avons besoin de plus de personnes comme lui dans ce monde. »

Le Global Citizen Award repose sur une décision majoritaire du comité Global Citizen Award. Le prix consiste en une sculpture conçue par l’artiste italien Antonio Nocera, un certificat signé par le président du comité Global Citizen Award, et une somme de 25 000 $, qui servira à financer les projets humanitaires du lauréat. En outre, Henley & Partners s’engage à travailler en étroite collaboration avec le lauréat pendant un an, à apporter de la visibilité à son travail et à soutenir le projet sélectionné par le biais du réseau du cabinet, qui compte plus de 40 bureaux dans le monde.

Depuis sa création, le Global Citizen Award a récompensé de nombreux individus exceptionnels. Le premier lauréat est l’entrepreneur allemand Harald Höppner, qui a mis sur pied le projet d’aide humanitaire aux réfugiés Sea-Watch. Les autres lauréats des précédentes années sont le Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, fondateur de la Fondation Gift of the Givers, la plus grande organisation de secours en cas de catastrophe en Afrique, et Monique Morrow, cofondatrice de The Humanized Internet, un projet d’identité numérique qui vise à redonner espoir aux quelque 1,1 milliard d’individus dans le monde étant dans l’incapacité de prouver leur identité légale. Diep Vuong, cofondatrice et présidente de la Pacific Links Foundation, a été récompensée pour son travail en Asie du Sud-Est en faveur des droits des personnes réduites en esclavage dans le trafic d’êtres humains, et le Professeur Padraig O’Malley, pour son travail sur la résolution des conflits et la réconciliation en Irak, en Irlande du Nord et en Afrique du Sud.

Remerciant Henley & Partners et la Fondation Andan pour la reconnaissance de son travail, M. Mustapha a déclaré : « Les interconnexions de l’humanité dans la sphère des données mondiales sont désormais indéniables et constituent un champ d’action étendu aux possibilités illimitées. En revanche, l’unité entre les peuples, les ethnies et les citoyens est devenue de plus en plus délicate. Seule la citoyenneté mondiale peut y parvenir. »

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Advogado nigeriano Zannah Bukar Mustapha recebe o prestigiado Global Citizen Award

LONDRES, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defensor das causas humanitárias reconhecido internacionalmente, filantropo e fundador da Future Prowess Foundation School para órfãos e crianças menos privilegiadas, Zannah Bukar Mustapha foi nomeado o ganhador de 2023 do Global Citizen Award, uma homenagem anual apresentada pela empresa líder em consultoria de residência e cidadania internacional Henley & Partners, em parceria com a organização humanitária suíça sem fins lucrativos Andan Foundation.

O prestigiado prêmio, que homenageia uma pessoa que demonstra coragem e compromisso excepcionais para melhorar e apoiar a comunidade global, foi entregue em uma recepção de gala durante a 17a Global Citizenship Conference anual no Shangri-La Hotel DIFC em Dubai, Emirados Árabes Unidos, com a presença de líderes de governo, formuladores de políticas, acadêmicos importantes, consultores de clientes privados, escritórios familiares, bem como muitos empresários e investidores ricos.

O Sr. Mustapha desempenhou um papel fundamental na mediação da libertação de mais de 100 meninas da escola de Chibok que foram sequestradas pelo grupo de insurgência islâmica Boko Haram em uma região remota da Nigéria em abril de 2014, dando origem à campanha internacional #BringBackOurGirls. A escola que ele fundou em 2007 em Maiduguri – capital do estado de Borno e epicentro da rebelião do Boko Haram – oferece educação, refeições, uniformes e assistência médica gratuitamente para crianças de ambos os lados do conflito como um sinal da reconciliação que ele espera alcançar na região.

Presidente da Henley & Partners e fundador da Andan Foundation, o Dr. Christian H. Kaelin diz que o Sr. Mustapha é um ganhador do prêmio que ele considera muito digno e inspirador. “Como defensor dos direitos à segurança e à educação de todas as crianças refugiadas e órfãs afetadas pela violência brutal no norte da Nigéria, o Sr. Mustapha demonstrou visão, coragem excepcional e inovação na promoção de mudanças, e suas ações e perspectivas são uma contribuição valiosa para alcançar um mundo mais justo, pacífico e tolerante. Ele é um verdadeiro “divisor de águas”, superando as divisões de gênero, políticas e religiosas, ajudando crianças de ambos os lados do conflito a se unirem e aprenderem sob o mesmo teto. Precisamos de mais pessoas como Zannah Mustapha no mundo.”

O processo de seleção do Global Citizen Award é baseado em uma decisão majoritária do Comitê do Global Citizen Award. O prêmio em si consiste em uma medalha escultural personalizada, desenhada pelo renomado artista italiano Antonio Nocera, um certificado de premiação assinado pelo Presidente do Comitê do Global Citizen Award e um prêmio em dinheiro de US$ 25.000, que será destinado a apoiar os esforços humanitários do premiado. Além disso, a Henley & Partners se compromete a trabalhar em estreita colaboração com o premiado durante o período de um ano, divulgando seu trabalho e apoiando o projeto selecionado por meio da rede de mais de 40 filiais da empresa em todo o mundo.

Desde sua criação, o Global Citizen Award homenageou muitos indivíduos notáveis. O primeiro ganhador foi o empresário alemão Harald Höppner, que criou o projeto Sea-Watch de ajuda humanitária a refugiados. Outros ganhadores anteriores foram o Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, fundador da Gift of the Givers Foundation, a maior organização de assistência a desastres da África, e Monique Morrow, cofundadora da The Humanized Internet, um projeto de identidade digital que visa trazer esperança para cerca de 1,1 bilhão de pessoas no mundo que não podem provar sua identidade legal. Diep Vuong, cofundadora e presidente da Pacific Links Foundation, foi premiada por seu trabalho no sudeste asiático, fazendo campanha pelos direitos das pessoas escravizadas pelo tráfico humano, e o Prof. Dr. Padraig O’Malley recebeu o Global Citizen Award em reconhecimento ao seu trabalho de resolução de conflitos e reconciliação no Iraque, na Irlanda do Norte e na África do Sul.

Agradecendo à Henley & Partners e à Andan Foundation pelo reconhecimento de seu trabalho, o Sr. Mustapha disse: “Agora, a interconexão da humanidade na esfera global de dados é inegável, e constitui um reino expansivo com possibilidades ilimitadas. Em contrapartida, a união entre raças, etnias e cidadãos tem se tornado cada vez mais delicada. Apenas a cidadania global pode trazer a cura”.

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National unity: Don seeks behavioural change, change in narrative

Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, a Professor of Participatory and Development Communication, Nasarawa State University has called for attitudinal change and change in narrative to promote national unity and development.

Dandaura made the call while delivering a paper titled, ‘To Change Narratives, Change Behaviour’ at the 5th Edition of OurNigeria News Award 2023 on Sunday night in Abuja.

The 2023 edition of the award has the theme “Providing a Podium for the Unsong Hero”.

The don recalled one of the conversations between Sir Ahmadu Bello and Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe on the issue of Nigeria’s unity where both leaders ended up with two different theses in terms of how to forge the unity in Nigeria.

According to him, while Azikiwe said they needed to forget their differences, whether religious or cultural, the Sardauna disagreed and emphasised the need to recognise and respect their differences so that in negotiating those differences they could build a united Nigeria.

He said that they were both correct, adding that it was important since everybody had different environment, different capabilities and different limitations.

“So what is important is how do we forge this unity and meet all these differences.

“As I prepared this lecture, I decided to take a simple survey randomly of 380 young people in my training database across Nigeria.

“I asked three simple questions which border on knowing the extent to which they are satisfied with the state of unity in Nigeria.

“96 per cent of them were not satisfied with the state of unity and their reasons range from nepotism in the higher places, corruption, insecurity, unemployment and leadership failure, and of course their exclusion in politics as they saw it.

“They were, however, very generous with respect to how we can change the situation but I noticed that out of the total, 98 per cent gave recommendations that were targeted at changes that they wish to see in their political leaders, government officials, religious leaders, and other actors.

“Only two per cent included on their list few things that they thought they should change themselves for us to have a united and progressive Nigeria.

According to Dandaura, when we talk about nation building, most times we expect the next person to take the lead while we forget our role in the process of building unity and forging integration.

Nigeria, he said, is a beautiful country by all standards with abundant human and natural resources that any country could boast of as well as can do spirit.

The don said that needed a reorientation to change the narratives that even some Nigerians do not believe that anything good could happen in their country.

According to him, one of the major problems has been leadership failure and the truth is that majority of Nigerians believe that our leaders are not able to satisfy our aspirations and what we expect of them.

Also speaking, the Publisher of OurNigeria News Magazine, Dr Muhammed Abubakar said that leadership crisis was one of the challenges that had hindered progress and unity in the country.

Abubakar said it was that understanding that informed the decision of the media outfit to use platforms like awards to unveil and showcase men of timber and caliber that could be seen and given more responsibilities in their assignments.

He said that some of the people that were conferred with the awards in previous editions were also conferred with the National Honour by former President Muhammadu Buhari, an indication that the awards were well deserved.

According to him, the whole thing is all about value addition, adding that excellence would not be found on the streets but through diligence and hard work.

“So whenever you see excellence, treasure it, celebrate it and honor it and that is the whole idea behind this very award.

“It is all about identifying excellence, identifying people who are adding value, then you celebrate them, and encourage them so that they will do more,” he said.

The Chairman of Awards Organising Committee, Dr AK Peters, said it was a platform to honor those who had performed at the superlative level, adding that the awards were not for sale nor for the highest bidder.

Peters said the awards were a prestigiously conferred honor on carefully selected and highly inspirational heroes whose uncommon achievements had evoked admiration and emulation.

“Our awards are only for those who scaled through the clear cut parameters, criteria, scrutiny and competency appraisal of our eagle eyed conservative old school crack team of assessors.

This way, our unsong heroes, indeed the real heroes of our Nigerian society can be known, sing song, celebrated and rewarded for raising the bar in leadership and the quest for a better Nigeria.

“It is not worthy to state that majority of those who have received these awards in the past were elevated in their various fields of endeavour,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 25 Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in their various field including traditional rulers, religious leaders and politicians, as well as security, business and entertainment were conferred with the awards.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria