Project Management Institute Launches Alexa Skill to Enhance Customer Experience

 PMI Customer Care Skills to be Enhanced by Amazon AI-Powered Voice Services



PHILADELPHIA -Thursday 1 August 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Project Management Institute (PMI) today announced the launch of its first Alexa Skill for Customer Care to assist customers and members with additional support for its products and services. The new Alexa skill will perform a range of tasks to answer frequently asked questions, including requests for information on membership costs, renewals, benefits, and requirements needed for PMI certification programs. The new interface also has the unique ability to route users to PMI’s Customer Care Center either by phone Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or by requesting an email with a chat link to access customer service 24/7.

“PMI has been undergoing a transformation to ensure that we are providing added value in a customer-centric way to the millions of project managers who rely on us,” said Sunil Prashara, President and CEO of Project Management Institute. “As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, we are committed to exploring and investing in voice technology and other AI skills that enable us to provide an experience that is conversational and compatible with our customers’ lifestyles. This powerful tool will enhance our customer service and digitally meet our members’ needs precisely when and where they wish.”

Conversational user interfaces and voice assistants are advancing at an exponential rate. According to Capgemini Research Institute, 40 percent of consumers will be using voice assistant technologies rather than mobile apps or websites in the next three years.

PMI plans to expand on the Alexa skill, including a customizable Flash Briefing and integrating user authentication through account linking for an even more personalized experience. Looking ahead, PMI is expanding its voice service to other devices such as Google Assistant, as well as adding conversational capabilities with messaging platforms such as WeChat and WhatsApp. This will provide customers around the globe even more ways to interface directly with PMI in the timeframe and channel that’s most convenient for them.

The PMI Customer Care Skill is now available to enable on Alexa-enabled devices via the Alexa Skill Store.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than three million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. We advance careers, improve organizational success and further mature the project management profession through globally-recognized standards, certifications, communities, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities. As part of the PMI family, ProjectManagement.com creates online global communities that deliver more resources, better tools, larger networks and broader perspectives. Visit us at www.PMI.org, www.projectmanagement.com, www.facebook.com/PMInstitute and on Twitter @PMInstitute.

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Contacts

Mary Ortega
Communications Specialist
E-mail:  mary.ortega@pmi.org
Project Management Institute
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA  19073
Phone:  +1 610 356 4600 X7030
Website:  www.pmi.org



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IDEMIA Announces That RHB Is the First Bank to Launch the MOTION CODETM Credit Card in Southeast Asia

-Thursday 1 August 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, today announces its partnership with RHB bank to offer the MOTION CODETM card option to its Visa Rewards Motion CodeTM credit card in Malaysia. It is the first time such a card is available in Southeast Asia.

Developed by IDEMIA, the Motion Code™ credit card is a high-tech payment card with a dynamic security code - CVV2 - that automatically changes regularly. Instead of a static security code printed on the back of a bank card, the Motion Code™ CVV2 is displayed on an e-paper “mini-screen”.

The RHB Banking Group that provides financial products and services through its headquarter in Malaysia has chosen to work with IDEMIA due to its expertise, technical knowledge and strong references around the world. IDEMIA has indeed already experienced the whole deployment of such projects and will be able to provide highly technical abilities for this cutting-edge banking technology.

This solution brings for RHB customers a powerful acquisition tool and reinforce security of transactions while fighting against online fraud.

Vincent Mouret, Senior Vice-President of the Asia Pacific region, explains “At IDEMIA, we ensure privacy and trust and we guarantee secure and authenticated transactions. At the same time, we never stop innovating for our international clients from Financial sectors and today we are proud to be the market leader in powered cards to provide end-to-end solutions for our clients.”

Nazri Othman, Acting Head of Group Retail Banking, RHB Banking Group said: “We believe that even the strictest security measures must be convenient and user-friendly for customers. Our main objective is to deliver simple and seamless experiences to our customers. With Motion Code™ technology, cardholders will have a secure platform to enjoy e-shopping with peace of mind.”

About IDEMIA

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, provides a trusted environment enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space.
Securing our identity has become mission critical in the world we live in today. By standing for Augmented Identity, an identity that ensures privacy and trust and guarantees secure, authenticated and verifiable transactions, we reinvent the way we think, produce, use and protect one of our greatest assets – our identity – whether for individuals or for objects, whenever and wherever security matters. We provide Augmented Identity for international clients from Financial, Telecom, Identity, Public Security and IoT sectors.
With 13,000 employees around the world, IDEMIA serves clients in 180 countries.

For more information, visit www.idemia.com / https://www.idemia.com/motion-code / Follow @IDEMIAGroup on Twitter

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Contacts

Press: Hanna Sebbah: idemia@havas.com

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Hytera Multi-mode Advanced Radio Series to Promote Smart Transformation of Public Safety

SHENZHEN, China -Wednesday 31 July 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leveraging its profound knowledge of the private communications industry, Hytera has offered various private network devices & rapid, secure, and reliable voice and short data communications for customers in the public safety industry. As the integration of voice and data, the collaboration of private and public networks, and the interconnection of broadband and narrowband become the mainstream trend of mission-critical communication development, Hytera launched the latest multi-mode advanced radio, PTC680, to cope with the new dynamics of the market.

For users in the public safety industry, the instantaneous transmission of information enables decision-makers to make rapid deployment at a crucial moment, so as to ensure the safety of front-line personnel and the efficient completion of tasks. In that case, stable and reliable voice communication is still the core service, while in some scenarios, front-line personnel can concentrate more on carrying out their tasks by means of texts, images, or videos and better safeguard mission-critical communications with the help of the industry-leading broadband communications platform.

Critical Mission-Centered Multi-mode Advanced Radio with Broadband and Narrowband Convergence

PTC680 highlights mission-critical communications. It enables users to experience rapid, secure, and stable voice communications. PTC680 is perfectly compatible with the ETSI-based TETRA trunking standard and provides cutting-edge narrowband trunking services in the industry, such as group call, broadcast call, DGNA, packet data, authentication, over-the-air-encryption, and end-to-end encryption, fully meeting user requirements on mission-critical communications. In addition, PTC680 provides broadband trunking voice services based on both public and private networks. It not only expands the communication range, but also makes the best use of the diverse narrowband and broadband infrastructures related to public safety, meeting industry customers’ growing demands for broadband services and providing multiple broadband data services, such as video call, video upload, and real-time recording. Based on Hytera’s self-developed private network trunking communication platform, PTC680 enables customers to communicate over the deeply converged broadband and narrowband network and provides the industry-leading end-to-end encryption solutions for secure communication.

Multi-Scenario Solutions

Hytera has always been devoted to technology R&D and market development, and has gained extensive experience. It can adapt to the communication demands of customers in the public safety industry in the new era, and work out multi-scenario solutions in line with customer needs.

The traffic police face great challenges in keeping respective responsible areas secure. PTC680, as a professional communication device, would be a great help for them, providing better communication security. For blind zones without TETRA signals, it automatically switches between the private network and the public network to keep real-time communications with other narrowband and broadband devices, ensuring that the traffic police can work properly. The advanced sensorless switching mechanism can ensure real-time mission-critical communications, and users do not need to manually change devices or switch networks. PTC680 features deep broadband and narrowband convergence. Users can dial the same number over the broadband and narrowband networks, which makes PTC680 easy to operate, enabling faster and more accurate one-touch voice call and unified & effective management.

Hytera supplies advanced motorcycle communication solutions including multi-mode advanced radios, helmet headphones, and wireless ring PTT, which ensures complete and reliable mobile communication for troopers. In case of an emergency, the HD camera of the PTC680 takes photos to collect site information and immediately sends the information back to the command center to help the dispatcher accurately identify the site condition and quickly make a critical decision.

Additionally, PTC680 can provide support for security of major events. In joint command operations, it co-works with the broadband trunking communication system to implement fast uploading and downloading of videos and complex multi-media scheduling services, greatly improving the efficiency of the on-site security activities. For police on special missions, PTC680 with the portable camera can collect and transmit real-time videos to facilitate command and control.

In daily patrol, the command center cannot position front-line personnel precisely, especially when they enter complex buildings and the signals of common devices are unstable. Equipped with GPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS and with the help of base stations or WiFi positioning technology, PTC680 can seamlessly switch between indoor and outdoor areas to achieve continuous tracing and recording of front-line personnel in all areas. When users are in open area, the command center can position them quickly and accurately; while moving to indoor areas, the command center can also trace them continuously by means of base stations or WiFi positioning technology.

Hytera has always been focusing on independent innovation to fulfill customer demands and constantly create innovative products and applications for industry customers. Recognized by both the market and the users, Hytera multi-mode advanced radios have been widely applied in the public safety, airport, electric power, and energy industries, continuously creating great value for customers. At the ICCA2019, held in Malaysia, Hytera's first multi-mode advanced radio PTC760 was awarded "Best New LTE or Hybrid Device" for excellent product innovation design and broadband and narrowband application.

Contacts

Shaowa Cai
shaowa.cai@hytera.com

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Moody’s Highlights its Ongoing Commitment to ESG

NEW YORK -Wednesday 31 July 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today highlighted recent developments underscoring its ongoing commitment to advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

“Moody’s is committed to working toward a sustainable future,” said Raymond McDaniel, President and CEO of Moody’s. “This commitment is evident through our strategic partnerships with prominent organizations that promote sustainability and social responsibility, our work toward implementing ESG principles in our own operations, and our growing capabilities in providing ESG-related thought leadership, assessments and data to market participants.”

Moody’s recent ESG-related activities have included:

United Nations Global Compact
On July 11, 2019, Lise Kingo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) met with Mr. McDaniel to welcome Moody’s as a Participant of the UN Global Compact. Launched in 2000 to encourage companies to engage in responsible business practices, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world with over 9,500 business and 3,000 non-business signatories. As part of its membership, Moody’s will submit an annual progress report including a description of practical actions the company has taken to enhance its sustainability efforts.

Principles for Responsible Investment
Moody’s recently became a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an international association of asset owners, investment managers, and service providers working toward a more sustainable global financial system through the incorporation of ESG factors into investment decisions. This builds on Moody’s 2016 signing of PRI’s Statement on ESG in Credit Ratings, part of an initiative to enhance the transparent and systematic integration of ESG factors in credit risk analysis. As a PRI member, Moody’s joins a network of over 2,200 organizations in endorsing PRI’s six core principles related to acting in the best long-term interest of investors and incorporating ESG issues into investment and disclosure practices.

"Moody's has long recognized the importance of considering ESG factors in credit decisions," said Fiona Reynolds, PRI CEO. "By joining the PRI and the UN Global Compact, they are further underscoring their commitment to sustainability, a move which we welcome."

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report
On July 10, 2019, Moody’s released its annual report in response to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), an organization established by the Financial Stability Board to promote more informed financial decisions and to improve understanding of exposure to climate-related risk. Moody’s report mirrors the TCFD’s recommendations for climate disclosure and includes information on operations structured around four thematic areas – governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.

Moody’s Acquisitions of Four Twenty Seven and Vigeo Eiris
Moody’s recently announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Four Twenty Seven, Inc., a leading provider of data, intelligence and analysis related to physical climate risks. Four Twenty Seven’s climate risk scores and portfolio analytics cover over 2,000 listed companies, one million global corporate facilities, 320 REITS and 3,000 US counties, and are used by asset owners, asset managers, banks and corporations.

The acquisition of Four Twenty Seven, Inc., complements Moody’s recent announcement of a majority stake in Vigeo Eiris, a leading Paris-based provider of ESG research, data and assessments. Together, these acquisitions broaden Moody’s growing platform of risk assessment capabilities and underscore its work to advance global standards for assessing environmental and climate risk factors. For more information about Moody’s approach to ESG, visit https://esg.moodys.io/.

About Moody’s Corporation
Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk management. The corporation, which reported revenue of $4.4 billion in 2018, employs approximately 13,200 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 44 countries. Further information is available at https://www.moodys.com/.

Moody’s believes in a world where more people have access to opportunity, and where everyone has what they need to grow and thrive. We are committed to opening the door to a better future through our global corporate social responsibility programs empowering people around the world with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to succeed. For more information visit moodys.com/csr.

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Contacts

SALLI SCHWARTZ
Moody’s Investor Relations
+1 212-553-4862
sallilyn.schwartz@moodys.com

OR

MICHAEL ADLER
Corporate Communications
+1-212-553-4667
michael.adler@moodys.com




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S BLOCK at APAC Blockchain Conference 2019, Sydney, Australia

BERN, Switzerland -Wednesday 31 July 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The APAC Blockchain Conference was held in Sydney, Australia, from 22 to 24 July 2019. In its third iteration, the biggest blockchain event in Australia is the only blockchain event supported by the Australian Digital Commerce Association, attracting industry players from around the region to focus and discuss on real-world applications of blockchain innovation.

S BLOCK is a proud partner of the conference. S BLOCK Vice-President Peter Busser made his first public appearance, presenting on the commercial opportunities and technicalities of the super digital wallet. He was then invited to participate in a guest forum, where he explored the topic of blockchain security and convenience in digital payments with fellow forum speakers. He shared on the contributions that S BLOCK has been making to the global industry, holding great promise to be the first digital currency that is fully-integrated with the current financial system.

Peter Busser has vast experience in managing quantitative trading financial products, with an iron-clad reputation in the global investing community. He is chiefly responsible for the product development of the S BLOCK wallet. Handling a multi-million dollar fund, he has led the team to generate up to 60% short-term monthly returns, on the backs of revolutionary AI trading technology and collaboration with 30 industry-leading quant funds.

During his sharing, he unveiled yet another feature of the S BLOCK ecosystem, the MasterNodes, and guided forum attendees through the transaction log of the quantitative trading system. He then wowed the audience by announcing that a version 2.0 was in the making, and due for launch on 20 September in Dubai. The upgraded version would include highly-anticipated features such as S Pay, and the Wormhole Chat.

Commenting on the current state of the ecosystem, Peter noted the quick appreciation of the SBO token, with its value rising 1.8 times since its release. While encouraged by these results, Peter emphasised that ensuring the steady continuation of the trend was crucial, and very possible with the strong backing of SBO due to its quantitative income. This would avoid the large fluctuations in value observed in other cryptocurrencies.

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Contacts

SBLOCK FOUNDATION PTE. LTD
Jennifer Bialek
contacts@sblock.com
www.sblock.com

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Pagani Automobili Unveils Huayra Roadster BC in Zynga’s CSR Racing 2

 The First Time a Car Manufacturer Showcases a Car in a Mobile Game



SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday 31 July 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, unveiled Pagani Automobili’s jaw-dropping new hypercar, the Huayra Roadster BC, in the world’s most popular mobile drag racing game, CSR Racing 2 (CSR2). This is the first time a car manufacturer has unveiled a real designer car in a mobile game before releasing it to the public. The Roadster BC will be featured in a special 80 race ladder with a time attack leaderboard unlocking at the end.

The Pagani Huayra Roadster BC is the hypercar that embodies Pagani’s ultimate technical and engineering development combined with the most eminent research for style and elegance. Zynga meticulously rebuilt the car in CSR2, just as the real car is handcrafted for Pagani’s customers.

“CSR2 gives players the opportunity to drive rare and exquisite cars that most of us only experience in our dreams,” said Julian Widdows, Vice President of CSR2. “Seeing the Pagani Roadster BC’s smooth and elegant racing on the streets of CSR2 is a triumphant amalgamation of science and art. We couldn’t be prouder to be Pagani Automobili’s chosen partner to unveil the Roadster BC to the public.”

“When Horacio Pagani first began designing cars 44 years ago, it would have been impossible to imagine that a car like the Roadster BC would ever be unveiled to the world in a mobile game,” said Michael Staskin, Managing Director of Pagani Automobili America. “We chose to partner with CSR2 on the reveal of the Roadster BC because we are both leaders in our respective industries, we both show incredible attention to design and detail and we both continue to disrupt what is considered normal in the automotive industry."

CSR2 will celebrate the Huayra Roadster BC with an 80 race ladder that players can enter using a Pagani Huayra Coupé, which will be gifted to all players of the game. During the event players have a chance to add the Pagani Huayra Roadster BC to their collection. As a final reward, players can win the Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, to complete their Pagani collection. Using augmented reality, players can also park their Pagani cars in their real-world driveways and open every panel to study the details close up.

CSR2 is available to download for free on the App Store as well as Google Play. For more information about CSR2, visit the game’s community channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Zynga Inc.

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter and Facebook.

About Pagani Automobili S.p.A.

Pagani Automobili S.p.A is an Italian Supercar manufacturer. The company was founded in 1998 by Horacio Pagani and is based in San Cesario Sul Panaro, Modena, Italy. The philosophy driving the company embraces a concept borrowed from the Renaissance and embodied by the great Leonardo da Vinci who, over 500 years ago, stated: “Art and Science are disciplines that must walk together hand in hand.” Pagani Automobili creates in accordance with this inspirational creed, combining technique and taste, functionality and aesthetics, handcraft work and technological know-how.

To view the supporting assets for CSR Racing 2 (CSR2), please click here

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, relating to, among other things, the release of future CSR Racing 2 game features and events. Forward-looking statements often include words such as "outlook," "projected," “planned,” "intends," "will," "anticipate," "believe," "target," "expect," and statements in the future tense are generally forward-looking. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves significant risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update such statements. More information about these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions are or will be described in greater detail in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations web site at http://investor.zynga.com or the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov

Contacts

Zynga Media Contacts:

Kenny Johnston
kjohnston@zynga.com | (602) 999-1890

Or

Kjell Vistad | Gilberto Williams-Gamboa
ONE PR Studio (for Zynga in the US) / zynga@oneprstudio.com / (510) 893-3271


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Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla Announces Birth of Two Arabian Leopard Cubs in Significant Boost to Critically Endangered Subspecies

● Male and female cubs born in Saudi Arabia to 10-year-old mother Hamms represent hope for the renewal of a subspecies estimated at less than 200 strong in the wild

● Cubs born on 26 April passed crucial 12-week development milestone and undergone first examinations and vaccinations

● Major step in RCU’s role as the guardian of nature and the environment of North West Saudi Arabia and among portfolio of Arabian Leopard Initiatives (ALI)

● Follows signing of $20 Million partnership between RCU and Panthera to help preserve big cats internationally including Arabian leopards


AlUla, Saudi Arabia-Wednesday 31 July 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the birth of two Arabian leopard cubs, as it commences a breeding programme to help preserve and eventually reintroduce the critically endangered big cat subspecies back into the wild in the North West of the Kingdom as part of its portfolio of Arabian Leopard Initiatives (ALI).

The cubs, one male and one female, were born on 26 April at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Centre in Taif in the North West of Saudi Arabia. The cubs have passed a critical developmental milestone of 12 weeks and were recently vaccinated by veterinarians.

The birth of the cubs is a significant milestone as the RCU commences its Arabian Leopard Initiatives (ALI), aligning it with the goals and objectives of the RCU Charter to deliver a sensitive and responsible transformation of the AlUla region and protect its nature and wildlife.

The initial 12-week period was the most critical for the newly born Arabian leopard cubs. It was during this period that they successfully bonded with their 10-year-old mother Hamms (which means whisper in Arabic), learned important behaviours and grew stronger in the seclusion of their den before they were visited and vaccinated. The cubs will remain with their mother for the next 18 months to two years in line with global best practice for captive breeding programmes.

Commenting on this major milestone in the future of the Arabian leopard, Minister of Culture and RCU Governor His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Farhan Al Saud said: “This is an historic moment in our efforts to reintroduce the Arabian leopard to the AlUla region. With fewer than an estimated 200 Arabian leopards remaining in the wild globally, this is one of the most critically endangered animals in the world, and these cubs represent a new beacon of hope for the renewal of a subspecies on the brink of extinction. It is our duty to protect, conserve and build population numbers to preserve the species from becoming a footnote of history.

“That is why the RCU is actively championing the revitalisation of the Arabian leopard to support the future of this rare and majestic big cat that is native to AlUla. The birth of these two cubs will be the first of many as our specialised captive breeding programme grows and develops – boosted by the support of local experts, as well as global partners like Panthera.”

The RCU’s Arabian Leopard Initiatives (ALI) combine several projects working toward the preservation of this critically endangered subspecies including an extensive captive breeding and reintroduction programme, as well as the establishment of the Global Fund for the Arabian Leopard.

As a Centre of Excellence, RCU is establishing a steering committee with leading experts from around the world to enhance and inform ALI’s captive breeding, husbandry, veterinary and reintroduction practices in the existing breeding facility located in Taif. The committee will also help guide the design of a state-of-the-art breeding centre to be constructed in AlUla County and consult on habitat revitalisation projects in the Sharaan Nature Reserve.

It was announced in February that the newly created Global Fund for the Arabian Leopard will have an initial endowment of US$25 million, making it the largest fund in the world wholly dedicated to safeguarding the Arabian leopard. Currently in the strategic planning and operational set-up phase, the Global Fund will be fully mobilised by the end of 2019.

The announcement of the newborn leopard cubs also follows the signing in June of a partnership agreement between the RCU Governor His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Farhan Al Saud and Dr. Thomas Kaplan, chairman of the global wild cat conservation organisation Panthera.

Saudi Arabia, through this partnership, has in turn joined the Global Alliance for Wild Cats, making a commitment to invest $US 20 million over the next 10 years.

For more high quality images, videos and information, please explore the RCU ALI media kit.


Contacts

For any media enquiries:

RCU Public Relations team

The head of PR at RCU

Hanouf AlHouthan

PublicRelations@rcu.gov.sa

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