Inscrições Abertas para o 21st Annual International Business Awards®

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stevie Awards® abre inscrições para o 21st Annual International Business Awards®, a principal competição para premiação de empresas que atrai indicações de organizações em mais de 70 países e territórios todos os anos.

Todas as pessoas e empresas públicas e privadas, com fins lucrativos e sem fins lucrativos, grandes e pequenas – podem enviar indicações para o The International Business Awards. O prazo para a inscrição antecipada, com taxas reduzidas, é 10 de abril. O prazo final para inscrições é 8 de maio, mas aceitaremos inscrições até 12 de junho mediante o pagamento de uma taxa de atraso. Os detalhes da inscrição podem ser encontrados em www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

Corpos de jurados com mais de 150 executivos de todo o mundo escolherão os vencedores do Stevie Award Ouro, Prata e Bronze. Os nomes dos vencedores serão anunciados em 14 de agosto e homenageados em um banquete de gala na Europa em outubro (data e local a serem confirmados).

Os International Business Awards homenageiam as conquistas em todas as facetas do local de trabalho. As categorias incluem:

Existem muitos recursos novos e revisados do The International Business Awards para 2024:

  • Temos muitas novas Categorias de Soluções de Tecnologia para Soluções de Inteligência Artificial e Aprendizado de Máquina, divididas em subcategorias de soluções Financeiras, Generativas (áudio, gráficos, texto, vídeo), Saúde e outras soluções. Temos novas categorias de tecnologia adicionais para Cibersegurança, Gestão de Ativos Digitais, Experiência Digital do Funcionário e Centro de Conhecimento/Sites de Ajuda.
  • Temos muitas novas Categorias de Eventos para Causa e Eventos Verdes, incluindo Experiência de RSC, Doação e Voluntariado de Funcionários, Eventos Inclusivos e outras Experiências/Eventos de Marca por tipo, incluindo Experiência Gamificada, Experiência Pop–Up e Experiência Imersiva.
  • Temos novas categorias nos grupos de categorias para New Product & Product Management Awards (Prêmios de Gerenciamento de Novos Produtos e Produtos), Mobile Site & App Awards (Prêmios de Site e Aplicativo Móvel), e Website Awards (Prêmios de Site).

Os vencedores do Stevie Award nos IBAs de 2023 incluíram Ayala Land Inc. (Filipinas), Anexa BPO (México), Empire Eagle Food (Taiwan), EY Global Services Limited (EUA), IBM Corporation (Global), LLYC (Espanha), Ooredoo Group (Qatar), Saudi Aramco (Arábia Saudita), TalkLife (Reino Unido), Turkish Aerospace (Turquia), HALKBANK (Turquia), The Dubai Digital Authority (Emirados Árabes Unidos), Viettel Group (Vietnã) e muitos mais.

Sobre os Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards são concedidos em oito programas: Stevie Awards Ásia–Pacífico, Stevie Awards Alemão, Stevie Awards Oriente Médio e África do Norte, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, Stevie Awards para Grandes Empregadoras, Stevie Awards para Mulheres Empresariais e Stevie Awards para Vendas e Serviço ao Cliente. Os concursos Stevie Awards recebem mais de 12.000 nomeações todos os anos de empresas de mais de 70 países. Honrando empresas de todos os tipos e tamanhos, e as pessoas por trás delas, os Stevies reconhecem excelente desempenho no local de trabalho em todo o mundo. Saiba mais sobre os Stevie Awards em http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Contato:
Nina Moore
+1 (703) 547–8389
Nina@StevieAwards.com

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Appel à candidatures pour les 21e International Business Awards® annuels

FAIRFAX, Virginie, 26 févr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Les Stevie® Awards acceptent désormais les nominations pour les 21e International Business Awards® annuels, le plus important concours de récompenses d’entreprises au monde qui attire chaque année des nominations d’organisations dans plus de 70 nations et territoires.

Toutes les personnes et organisations du monde entier, qu’elles soient publiques ou privées, à but lucratif ou non, grandes ou petites, peuvent soumettre des candidatures aux International Business Awards. La date limite d’inscription anticipée, avec des frais d’inscription réduits, est fixée au 10 avril. La date limite d’inscription est fixée au 8 mai, mais les inscriptions tardives seront acceptées jusqu’au 12 juin, moyennant le paiement d’une taxe de retard. Les modalités d’inscription sont disponibles à l’adresse suivante : www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

Des jurys composés de plus de 150 dirigeants du monde entier détermineront les lauréats des prix Stevie or, argent et bronze. Les lauréats seront annoncés le 14 août et célébrés à l’occasion d’un banquet de gala en Europe en octobre (date et lieu à confirmer).

Les International Business Awards récompensent les réalisations dans tous les domaines du travail. Les catégories sont :

Les International Business Awards 2024 comportent de nombreuses nouveautés et modifications :

  • Il y a une variété de nouvelles catégories de solutions technologiques pour les solutions d’intelligence artificielle et d’apprentissage automatique, divisées en sous–catégories pour les solutions financières, productives (audio, graphique, texte, vidéo), de santé et autres. Il existe d’autres nouvelles catégories technologiques pour la cybersécurité, la gestion des biens numériques, l’expérience numérique des employés et les centres de connaissances/sites d’aide.
  • Il existe plusieurs nouvelles catégories d’événements pour les causes et les événements verts, y compris l’expérience RSE, le don et le bénévolat des employés, les événements inclusifs et d’autres expériences/événements de marque par type, notamment l’expérience gamifiée, l’expérience pop–up et l’expérience immersive.
  • De nouvelles catégories sont disséminées dans les groupes de catégories pour les prix des nouveaux produits et de la gestion des produits, les prix des sites et applications mobiles et les prix des sites Internet.

Parmi les lauréats des Stevie Awards des IBA 2023 figurent Ayala Land Inc. (Philippines), Anexa BPO (Mexique), Empire Eagle Food (Taïwan), EY Global Services Limited (États–Unis), IBM Corporation (monde), LLYC (Espagne), Ooredoo Group (Qatar), Saudi Aramco (Arabie saoudite), TalkLife (Royaume–Uni), Turkish Aerospace (Turquie), HALKBANK (Turquie), The Dubai Digital Authority (Émirats arabes unis), Viettel Group (Vietnam) et bien d’autres encore.

À propos des Stevie Awards
Les Stevie Awards sont décernés dans le cadre de huit programmes : les Asia–Pacific Stevie Awards, les German Stevie Awards, les Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, les American Business Awards®, les International Business Awards®, les Stevie Awards for Great Employers, les Stevie Awards for Women in Business et les Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Le comité de concours des Stevie Awards reçoit chaque année plus de 12 000 candidatures d’organisations de plus de 70 pays. En mettant à l’honneur des organisations de tous types et de toutes tailles, ainsi que les personnes qui les animent, les Stevie Awards récompensent des performances exceptionnelles sur le lieu de travail dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir plus sur les Stevie Awards, consultez le site : http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Coordonnées :
Nina Moore
+1 (703) 547–8389
Nina@StevieAwards.com

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Aufruf zur Nominierung für die 21. jährlichen International Business Awards® veröffentlicht

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die Stevie® Awards nehmen ab sofort Nominierungen für die 21. jährlichen International Business Awards® entgegen, dem weltweit führenden Wettbewerb für Wirtschaftspreise, der jedes Jahr Nominierungen von Organisationen aus über 70 Ländern und Territorien anzieht.

Alle Einzelpersonen und Organisationen weltweit – öffentliche und private, gewinnorientierte und gemeinnützige, große und kleine – können Nominierungen für die International Business Awards einreichen. Deadline für die Teilnahme als Frühbucher mit reduzierten Teilnahmegebühren ist der 10. April. Die finale Teilnahmefrist ist der 8. Mai, Nachzügler werden jedoch bis zum 12. Juni mit Zahlung einer Verspätungsgebühr akzeptiert. Details zur Teilnahme finden Sie unter www.stevieawards.com/iba.

Jurys, die sich aus mehr als 150 Führungskräften weltweit zusammensetzen, werden die Gewinner der Stevie Awards in Gold, Silber und Bronze ermitteln. Die Gewinner werden am 14. August bekanntgegeben und bei einem Galabankett in Europa im Oktober gefeiert (Datum und Ort werden noch bekanntgegeben).

Die International Business Awards würdigen Leistungen in allen Bereichen der Arbeitswelt. Zu den Kategorien gehören:

Mit den International Business Awards 2024 werden einige Neuerungen und Anpassungen eigeführt:

  • Es gibt eine Vielzahl von neuen Kategorien für Technologielösungen im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz und maschinelles Lernen, unterteilt in Unterkategorien für Finanzlösungen, generative Lösungen (Audio, Grafik, Text, Video), Lösungen für das Gesundheitswesen und andere Lösungen. Es gibt zusätzliche neue Technologiekategorien für Cybersicherheit, Digital Asset Management, Digital Employee Experience und Knowledge Center/Help Sites.
  • Es gibt viele neue Kategorien für Veranstaltungen in den Bereichen Cause & Green Events, einschließlich CSR Experience, Employee Giving & Volunteerism, Inclusive Events und anderer Markenerlebnisse/Events nach Typ, darunter Gamified Experience, Pop–Up Experience und Immersive Experience.
  • Es gibt neue Kategorien, die über die Kategoriegruppen verteilt sind, unter anderem New Product & Product Management Awards, Mobile Site & App Awards und Website Awards.

Zu den Stevie–Award–Gewinnern der IBAs 2023 zählten Ayala Land Inc. (Philippinen), Anexa BPO (Mexiko), Empire Eagle Food (Taiwan), EY Global Services Limited (USA), IBM Corporation (weltweit), LLYC (Spanien), Ooredoo Group (Katar), Saudi Aramco (Saudi–Arabien), TalkLife (Vereinigtes Königreich), Turkish Aerospace (Türkei), HALKBANK (Türkei), The Dubai Digital Authority (Vereinigte Arabische Emirate), Viettel Group (Vietnam) und viele mehr.

Über die Stevie Awards
Die Stevie Awards werden in acht Programmen verliehen: die Asia–Pacific Stevie Awards, die German Stevie Awards, die Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, die Stevie Awards for Women in Business, die Stevie Awards for Great Employers sowie die Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Die Stevie Awards verzeichnen jährlich mehr als 12.000 Nominierungen von Unternehmen aus mehr als 70 Ländern. Die Stevies ehren Unternehmen aller Arten und Größen sowie die dahinterstehenden Menschen, indem sie herausragende Leistungen am Arbeitsplatz auf der ganzen Welt auszeichnen. Weitere Informationen zu den Stevie Awards finden Sie unter http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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+1 (703) 547–8389
Nina@StevieAwards.com

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Karate Combat 46 en passe de renforcer la position de Dubaï comme destination de choix du tourisme sportif

KC46 se tiendra le samedi 20 avril
La première ligue sportive professionnelle gamifiée par un token d’accès blockchain

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis, 24 févr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karate Combat, la première ligue de frappe professionnelle full contact au monde, s’est associée au ministère de l’Économie et du Tourisme de Dubaï (Department of Economy and Tourism, DET) et au Conseil des sports de Dubaï (Dubai Sports Council, DSC) pour organiser Karate Combat 46 (KC46) aux Émirats ce printemps.

Considéré comme le plus grand événement de la ligue à ce jour, KC46 collabore avec TOKEN2049 pour un événement organisé le samedi 20 avril. Dans le cadre de cette collaboration, KC46 fera partie du programme officiel de la TOKEN2049 Week à Dubaï. À cette occasion, les participants à la conférence pourront assister à l’une des ligues sportives les plus innovantes au monde grâce à des billets spéciaux et auront l’occasion de rencontrer les ambassadeurs de l’événement. KC46 sera annoncé par les membres de l’UFC Hall of Fame Georges St–Pierre (GSP) et Bas Rutten, aux côtés de Mike Majlak, auteur et co–animateur du podcast Impaulsive.

Karate Combat est la première ligue sportive professionnelle régie et gamifiée par un token, le token $KARATE. KC46 se tiendra pendant la TOKEN2049 Week, le plus grand rassemblement Web3 aux Émirats, qui rassemblera plus de 15 000 membres de la communauté internationale des cryptomonnaies. Tous les fans peuvent prendre part à la ligue en téléchargeant les applications de Karate Combat sur iOS et Android.

Au cours de la semaine précédant KC46, la ligue prévoit d’organiser des événements spéciaux dans les monuments les plus emblématiques de la ville, notamment une conférence de presse avec les combattants au Musée du futur, et des face–à–face devant le Dubai Frame. L’arrière–plan VFX 3D emblématique de Karate Combat mettra également en valeur la ligne d’horizon emblématique de Dubaï avec une superbe touche futuriste.

Asim Zaidi, président de la ligue de Karate Combat, a déclaré : « Notre objectif est vraiment de créer une onde de choc dans le monde des sports de combat avec chaque événement que nous organisons. Et je dois bien dire que l’événement que nous avons prévu à Dubaï va faire un énorme buzz Internet ! Nous sommes les rois du divertissement, et avec le soutien du DET et du DSC, nous allons bouleverser l’univers des sports de combat. Ce sera un événement à ne pas rater ! »

Ahmed Al Khaja, PDG de la fondation pour les festivals et la vente au détail de Dubaï sous le ministère de l’Économie et du Tourisme de Dubaï, a déclaré : « KC46 est un formidable ajout au calendrier annuel d’événements commerciaux, de loisirs et sportifs à Dubaï. En tant qu’hôte de nombreux championnats et tournois majeurs, Dubaï est devenue une destination de tourisme sportif de premier plan, et le KC46 contribue à consolider encore davantage le statut de la ville comme plaque tournante pour les événements internationaux. Conformément au D33, le programme économique de Dubaï visant à consolider davantage la position de la ville comme l’une des trois premières villes internationales pour les affaires et les loisirs, les événements et les festivals organisés à Dubaï attirent les plus grandes stars internationales du divertissement et du sport ainsi que les influenceurs les plus connus. Les installations modernes et les lieux spécialement conçus pour ces événements, ainsi que les expériences animées qu’offrent la ville et la facilité d’accès aux marchés de proximité, font de Dubaï un lieu très attractif pour accueillir des événements. Les combattants et les fans auront également le plaisir de découvrir notre ville passionnante ».

Son Excellence Saeed Hareb, Secrétaire général du Conseil des sports de Dubaï, a déclaré : « Nous sommes ravis que le tournoi ait rejoint la liste des nombreux événements de renom très médiatisés organisés à Dubaï. Cette compétition confirme également la position de Dubaï en tant que ville qui soutient le sport et constitue un superbe environnement pour l’émergence et la croissance de divers événements sportifs. Nous souhaitons que cette ligue prestigieuse soit couronnée de succès et que cela marque le début d’événements plus récurrents et encore plus réussis ».

Et de conclure : « Depuis le début de cette année, Dubaï a accueilli de nombreux tournois internationaux dans divers sports, et il apparait clairement que les fans de karaté et d’arts martiaux en général méritent d’avoir un événement international car cela leur donne l’occasion de voir les stars de ce sport tout en encourageant encore plus de personnes dans le pays à le pratiquer. Les Émirats arabes unis accueillent des communautés où plus de 200 nationalités du monde entier sont représentées. Parmi ces communautés, chacune a un sport de prédilection qu’elle souhaite pouvoir suivre, mais aussi en rencontrer les stars. »

Pour plus d’informations à propos de Karate Combat, veuillez consulter : www.karate.com/

À propos du ministère de l’Économie et du Tourisme de Dubaï (DET)
Avec pour objectif ultime de faire de Dubaï le premier centre commercial et d’investissement et la première destination touristique du monde, le ministère de l’Économie et du Tourisme (DET) de Dubaï a été mandaté pour aider le gouvernement à positionner les Émirats en tant que plaque tournante majeure de l’économie et du tourisme internationaux, et à renforcer les indicateurs de compétitivité économique et touristique de la ville, conformément aux objectifs du D33, l’agenda économique de Dubaï, qui a pour objectif de faire doubler l’économie des Émirats et de consolider sa position dans le top trois des villes dans le monde au cours de la prochaine décennie. Dans le cadre de cette mission, le DET mène à bien des missions visant à renforcer davantage l’économie de services diversifiée et innovante offerte à Dubaï afin d’attirer les meilleurs talents internationaux, de créer un environnement commercial de classe mondiale et d’accélérer la croissance de la productivité. De plus, le DET soutient l’objectif que Dubaï devienne la meilleure ville au monde pour le tourisme, pour vivre et pour travailler, en promouvant de manière globale son offre de destinations diversifiées, son style de vie unique et sa qualité de vie exceptionnelle.

Le DET est la principale autorité chargée de la planification, de la supervision, du développement et de la commercialisation des secteurs des affaires et du tourisme de Dubaï. Il est également responsable d’octroyer des licences et de classifier tous les types d’entreprises, notamment les hôtels, les tour operators et les agents de voyages. Le portefeuille DET comprend la Société de développement économique de Dubaï (DEDC), la Société de licences commerciales de Dubaï (DBLC), la Société de protection des consommateurs et du commerce équitable de Dubaï (DCCPFT), la Dubai SME, la Société du marketing touristique et commercial de Dubaï (DCTCM), la Fondation pour les festivals et la vente au détail du Dubaï (DFRE) et le Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).

À propos du Conseil des sports de Dubaï (DSC)
Fondé le 30 novembre 2005 suite à un décret de Son Altesse Cheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice–président et Premier ministre des Émirats arabes unis et souverain de Dubaï, le Conseil des sports de Dubaï est l’organisme officiel responsable du développement du secteur sportif aux Émirats. Aujourd’hui, sous la direction de son président, Son Altesse Cheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, le DSC organise et soutient plus de 400 événements par an, non seulement des événements sportifs somptueux de premier ordre, mais également des remises de prix et des conférences qui promeuvent l’excellence, la créativité et l’innovation dans le monde du sport. Le Conseil supervise le travail des sept clubs sportifs locaux à Dubaï et cherche activement à encourager la pratique sportive au sein de la société, en particulier auprès des femmes et des enfants, grâce à des programmes et activités conçus pour sensibiliser les gens quant à l’importance du sport et de l’activité physique, et pour en faire un mode de vie pour la communauté.

Néanmoins, le mandat du DSC ne consiste pas seulement à promouvoir le sport, à sensibiliser et à encourager l’émergence de talents, mais également à soutenir la créativité et à récompenser l’excellence, tant parmi les individus qu’au sein des organisations, et à permettre à Dubaï à devenir un lieu où la santé, le bonheur et la vitalité sont les mots d’ordre. Il a organisé de nombreuses conférences et symposiums internationaux depuis 2006, notamment la Conférence internationale des sports de Dubaï qui se tient tous les ans dans l’objectif d’améliorer les connaissances et la culture du professionnalisme, et qui a réuni certains des plus grands noms du monde du sport venus pour partager leur vision et leurs réflexions. Le Conseil cherche également à développer le secteur du sport aux Émirats arabes unis et dans le monde à travers des initiatives telles que le prix Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, et organise de nombreux championnats sportifs internationaux majeurs en coopération avec plusieurs organismes sportifs.

À propos de Karate Combat (KC)
Karate Combat est la première ligue de frappe full contact au monde, mêlant l’excitation du karaté full contact en direct avec des environnements en images de synthèses immersifs alimentés par le moteur de jeu et de production virtuelle Epic Games Unreal. Les médaillés olympiques et les champions nationaux du monde entier ne sont que quelques exemples de ceintures noires d’élite invitées à concourir dans huit divisions de poids différentes dans le cadre d’un championnat du monde de Karate Combat. La ligue, qui est diffusée en streaming dans plus de 100 pays à travers le monde, appartient à la Sensei Foundation, une fondation des îles Caïmans, et à ses filiales.

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Karate Combat 46 coloca em foco a posição de Dubai como um dos principais destinos de turismo esportivo

O KC46 será realizado no sábado, 20 de abril
Primeira liga esportiva profissional gamificada por um token de acesso blockchain

DUBAI, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Feb. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Karate Combat, a principal liga profissional de esporte de combate de contato total do mundo, fez uma parceria com o Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) e o Dubai Sports Council (DSC) para levar o Karate Combat 46 (KC46) ao emirado nesta primavera.

Previsto a ser o maior evento da liga até o momento, o KC46 está fazendo um evento conjunto com a TOKEN2049 no sábado, 20 de abril. Como parte da colaboração, o KC46 fará parte do programa oficial da TOKEN2049 Week Dubai, proporcionando aos participantes da conferência a oportunidade de apreciar uma das ligas esportivas mais inovadoras do mundo, com ingressos especiais e a oportunidade de conhecer os embaixadores do evento na conferência. O KC46 será anunciado pelos membros do Hall da Fama do UFC Georges St–Pierre (GSP) e Bas Rutten, juntamente com Mike Majlak, autor e coapresentador do podcast Impaulsive.

Karate Combat é a primeira liga esportiva profissional governada e gamificada por um token, o $KARATE token. O KC46 será realizado durante a TOKEN2049 Week, o maior encontro da Web3 no emirado, que reunirá mais de 15.000 membros da comunidade global de criptomoedas. Todos os fãs podem participar da liga baixando os aplicativos iOS e Android do Karate Combat.

Na semana que antecede o KC46, a liga pretende realizar eventos especiais nos marcos mais emblemáticos da cidade, incluindo uma conferência de imprensa com os lutadores no Museum of the Future e confrontos em frente ao Dubai Frame. O fundo VFX 3D do Karate Combat também terá o horizonte de Dubai com um toque futurista emocionante.

Asim Zaidi, Presidente da Liga Karate Combat, disse: “Queremos chocar o mundo dos esportes de combate com cada evento. E o evento que estamos planejando para Dubai vai derrubar a internet! Somos os reis do entretenimento, e com o apoio da DET e da DSC, estamos prontos para causar no mundo dos esportes de combate. Fiquem ligados!”

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO da Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, disse: “O KC46 é um complemento empolgante do calendário de eventos empresariais, de lazer e esportivos de Dubai durante todo o ano. Como anfitrião de muitos grandes campeonatos e torneios, Dubai tornou–se um dos principais destinos de turismo esportivo, com o KC46 servindo para consolidar ainda mais o status da cidade como um centro de eventos internacionais. De acordo com a Agenda Econômica de Dubai, a D33, para consolidar ainda mais a posição de Dubai como uma das três principais cidades do mundo para negócios e lazer, os eventos e festivais de Dubai atraem as principais estrelas do entretenimento, estilo de vida e esportes do mundo. As modernas instalações e os locais especialmente construídos em Dubai para estes eventos, juntamente com as nossas experiências vibrantes em toda a cidade e o fácil acesso aos mercados próximos, tornam Dubai um local altamente atraente para receber eventos, além dos lutadores e fãs que também podem explorar a nossa empolgante cidade.”

Sua Excelência Saeed Hareb, Secretário Geral do Conselho de Esportes de Dubai, disse: “Estamos muito felizes com o torneio ter sido incluído na lista dos muitos eventos únicos de alto nível realizados em Dubai. Esta competição também confirma a posição de Dubai como uma cidade que apoia esportes e de ser um ambiente maravilhoso para o surgimento e crescimento de vários eventos esportivos. Estamos preparados para que esta liga tão prestigiada seja bem–sucedida e para que este seja o início de muito sucesso para o evento.”

Saeed Hareb disse também: “Desde o início deste ano, Dubai já sediou muitos torneios internacionais de vários esportes, e não há dúvida de que os fãs do karatê e das artes marciais em geral merecem ter um evento global, com a presença das estrelas deste esporte sendo uma motivação para todos os praticantes deste esporte no país. Os Emirados Árabes Unidos abrigam comunidades variadas de mais de 200 nacionalidades de todo o mundo, e cada uma delas tem seus próprios esportes e estrelas favoritos que desejam seguir e ver”, acrescentou Saeed Hareb.

Para mais informações sobre o Karate Combat, visite www.karate.com/

Sobre o Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
Com o objetivo de tornar Dubai o principal centro comercial, de investimento e de destino turístico do mundo, o Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Departamento de Economia e Turismo do Dubai – DET) está incumbido de apoiar o Governo a posicionar o emirado como um importante centro para a economia e o turismo globais, e impulsionar os indicadores de competitividade econômica e turística da cidade, de acordo com os objetivos da Agenda Econômica de Dubai, a D33, que visa dobrar o tamanho da economia do emirado e consolidar a sua posição entre as três principais cidades do mundo na próxima década. Com isso, o DET está impulsionando esforços para aprimorar ainda mais a economia diversificada e inovadora baseada em serviços de Dubai para atrair os melhores talentos globais, oferecer um ambiente de negócios de classe mundial e acelerar o crescimento da produtividade. Além disso, o DET está apoiando a visão de Dubai de se tornar a melhor cidade do mundo para visitar, viver e trabalhar, promovendo sua proposta diversificada de destinos, estilo de vida único e excelente qualidade de vida em geral.

A DET é a principal autoridade incumbida de planejar, supervisionar, desenvolver e comercializar os setores de negócios e turismo de Dubai. Ela também é responsável por licenciar e classificar todos os tipos de empresas, incluindo hotéis, operadores turísticos e agentes de viagens. O portfólio da DET inclui Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) e Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).

Sobre o Dubai Sports Council (DSC)
Fundado em 30 de novembro de 2005, após um decreto de Sua Alteza o Xeique Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice–Presidente e Primeiro–Ministro dos Emirados Árabes Unidos e Governante de Dubai, o Dubai Sports Council (Conselho Desportivo de Dubai) é o órgão oficial responsável pelo desenvolvimento do setor desportivo no Emirado. Hoje, sob a orientação do seu Presidente, Sua Alteza Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, o DSC organiza e apoia mais de 400 eventos anualmente – não apenas extravagâncias esportivas de alto nível, mas também prêmios e conferências que promovem excelência, criatividade e inovação no mundo dos esportes. O Conselho supervisiona o trabalho dos sete clubes esportivos locais de Dubai e tem interesse ativo em incentivar a prática de atividade física na sociedade, especialmente de mulheres e crianças, por meio de programas e atividades destinados a disseminar a importância do esporte e da atividade física e torná–los um modo de vida para a comunidade.

Além de promover os esportes, criar conscientização e cultivar talentos, o DSC também apoia a criatividade e recompensa a excelência de indivíduos e organizações, e ajuda Dubai a se tornar uma terra saudável, feliz e cheia de vitalidade. Ele tem organizado muitas conferências e simpósios internacionais desde 2006, incluindo a Conferência Internacional de Esportes de Dubai, para aprimorar o conhecimento e a cultura do profissionalismo, e tem trazido alguns dos maiores nomes do mundo dos esportes para compartilhar sua visão e pensamento. O Conselho também busca desenvolver a indústria esportiva nos Emirados Árabes Unidos e no mundo por meio de iniciativas como o Prêmio de Esportes Criativos Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, e organiza muitos dos principais campeonatos esportivos internacionais, bem como em cooperação com vários órgãos esportivos.

Sobre o Karate Combat (KC)
O Karate Combat é a principal liga de combate de contato total do mundo, combinando a emoção do Karatê de contato total e ação ao vivo com ambientes CGI imersivos alimentados pelo mecanismo de produção virtual e jogos Epic Games Unreal. Os medalhistas olímpicos e campeões nacionais de todo o mundo são apenas alguns dos faixas–pretas de elite convidados a competir em oito divisões de peso diferentes em um Karate Combat World Championship. A liga, transmitida para mais de 100 países em todo o mundo, é de propriedade da Sensei Foundation, uma empresa da Cayman Islands Foundation e suas afiliadas.

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Karate Combat 46 soll Dubais Position als führendes Sporttourismusziel stärken

KC46 findet am Samstag, 20. April, statt
Erste professionelle Sportliga, die mit einem Blockchain–Zugangstoken gespielt wird

DUBAI, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, Feb. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karate Combat, die weltweit führende professionelle Vollkontakt–Schlagliga, hat sich mit dem Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) und dem Dubai Sports Council (DSC) zusammengetan, um Karate Combat 46 (KC46) in diesem Frühjahr in das Emirat zu bringen.

Es wird erwartet, dass dies die bisher größte Veranstaltung der Liga sein wird. KC46 arbeitet mit TOKEN2049 für eine Veranstaltung am Samstag, 20. April, zusammen. Im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit wird KC46 Teil des offiziellen Programms der TOKEN2049–Woche in Dubai sein und den Konferenzteilnehmern die Möglichkeit geben, eine der innovativsten Sportligen der Welt durch spezielle Eintrittskarten und die Möglichkeit, Event–Botschafter auf der Konferenz zu treffen, zu erleben. KC46 wird von den UFC Hall of Famers Georges St–Pierre (GSP) und Bas Rutten sowie von Mike Majlak, Autor und Co–Moderator des Impaulsive–Podcasts, angekündigt.

Karate Combat ist die erste professionelle Sportliga, die mit einem Token, dem $KARATE–Token, gesteuert und gespielt wird. KC46 findet während der TOKEN2049–Woche statt, dem größten Web3–Treffen im Emirat, das mehr als 15.000 Mitglieder der globalen Krypto–Community zusammenbringt. Jeder Fan kann an der Liga teilnehmen, indem er die iOS– und Android–Apps von Karate Combat herunterlädt.

In der Woche vor KC46 plant die Liga besondere Veranstaltungen an den berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt, darunter eine Pressekonferenz der Kämpfer im Museum der Zukunft und Face–offs vor dem Dubai Frame. Der für Karate Combat charakteristische 3D–VFX–Hintergrund zeigt auch die Skyline von Dubai in einem aufregenden futuristischen Gewand.

Asim Zaidi, President der Karate Combat League, dazu: „Unser Ziel ist es, die Welt des Kampfsports mit jeder einzelnen Veranstaltung, die wir durchführen, in Aufruhr zu bringen. Und ich muss sagen, dass unsere Veranstaltung in Dubai, die wir planen, absolut das Internet sprengen wird! Niemand ist so unterhaltsam wie wir, und mit der Unterstützung von DET und DSC sind wir dabei, die Welt des Kampfsports aufzurütteln. Bleiben Sie dran!“

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO von Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, dazu: „KC46 ist eine spannende Ergänzung zu Dubais ganzjährigem Kalender mit Geschäfts–, Freizeit– und Sportveranstaltungen. Als Gastgeber vieler großer Meisterschaften und Turniere hat sich Dubai zu einem führenden Sporttourismusziel entwickelt, und KC46 trägt dazu bei, den Status der Stadt als internationales Veranstaltungszentrum weiter zu festigen. Im Einklang mit der Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, die Dubais Position als eine der drei wichtigsten globalen Städte für Wirtschaft und Freizeit weiter festigen soll, ziehen Dubais Veranstaltungen und Festivals die weltbesten Stars aus den Bereichen Unterhaltung, Lifestyle und Sport an. Dubais moderne Einrichtungen und eigens für diese Veranstaltungen errichtete Veranstaltungsorte sowie die pulsierende Stadt und der einfache Zugang zu den nahe gelegenen Märkten machen Dubai zu einem äußerst attraktiven Veranstaltungsort, der auch Kämpfern und Fans die Möglichkeit bietet, unsere aufregende Stadt zu erkunden.“

Seine Exzellenz Saeed Hareb, Generalsekretär des Dubai Sports Council, dazu: „Wir freuen uns, dass sich das Turnier in die Liste der vielen angesehenen und hochkarätigen Veranstaltungen in Dubai einreiht. Dieser Wettbewerb bestätigt auch die Position Dubais als eine Stadt, die den Sport unterstützt und ein wunderbares Umfeld für die Entstehung und das Wachstum verschiedener Sportveranstaltungen bietet. Wir sind sehr daran interessiert, dass diese prestigeträchtige Liga erfolgreich ist und dass dies der Beginn von mehr Kontinuität und Erfolgen für die Veranstaltung ist.“

Saeed Hareb fügte hinzu: „Seit Beginn dieses Jahres hat Dubai viele internationale Turniere in verschiedenen Sportarten ausgerichtet, und es besteht kein Zweifel daran, dass die Fans von Karate und Kampfsportarten im Allgemeinen es verdient haben, ein globales Ereignis präsentiert zu bekommen, das ihnen die Möglichkeit gibt, die Stars dieses Sports zu sehen und gleichzeitig als Motivation für alle, die diesen Sport im Lande ausüben, zu dienen. In den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten leben Menschen aus mehr als 200 Nationen aus der ganzen Welt, und jede von ihnen hat ihre eigenen Lieblingssportarten, die sie gerne verfolgen und den Stars zuschauen“, so Saeed Hareb weiter.

Für weitere Informationen über Karate Combat besuchen Sie bitte www.karate.com/

Über das Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
Mit der ultimativen Vision, Dubai zum weltweit führenden Handelszentrum, Investitionszentrum und Tourismusziel zu machen, hat das Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) von Dubai den Auftrag, die Regierung bei der Positionierung des Emirats als wichtige Drehscheibe für die globale Wirtschaft und den Tourismus zu unterstützen und die Indikatoren für die wirtschaftliche und touristische Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Stadt im Einklang mit den Zielen der Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, zu steigern, die darauf abzielt, die Größe der Wirtschaft des Emirats zu verdoppeln und seine Position unter den drei größten Städten der Welt im nächsten Jahrzehnt zu festigen. Im Rahmen dieser Aufgabe treibt das DET die Bemühungen voran, Dubais diversifizierte, innovative, dienstleistungsbasierte Wirtschaft weiter zu verbessern, um globale Spitzentalente anzuziehen, ein Geschäftsumfeld von Weltklasse zu schaffen und das Produktivitätswachstum zu beschleunigen. Darüber hinaus unterstützt das DET die Vision Dubais, die beste Stadt der Welt zum Besuchen, Leben und Arbeiten zu werden, indem es das vielfältige Angebot an Reisezielen, den einzigartigen Lebensstil und die herausragende Lebensqualität insgesamt fördert.

Das DET ist die wichtigste Behörde für die Planung, Überwachung, Entwicklung und Vermarktung des Wirtschafts– und Tourismussektors in Dubai. Außerdem ist es für die Zulassung und Klassifizierung aller Arten von Unternehmen zuständig, einschließlich Hotels, Reiseveranstalter und Reisebüros. Zum DET–Portfolio gehören die Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), die Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC), die Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, die Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), die Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) und das Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).

Über den Dubai Sports Council (DSC)
Der Dubai Sports Council wurde am 30. November 2005 auf Erlass Seiner Hoheit Scheich Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, des Vizepräsidenten und Premierministers der VAE und Herrschers von Dubai, gegründet und ist die offizielle Einrichtung für die Entwicklung des Sportsektors im Emirat. Heute organisiert und unterstützt der DSC unter der Leitung seines Vorsitzenden, Seiner Hoheit Scheich Mansoor Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, jährlich mehr als 400 Veranstaltungen – nicht nur hochkarätige Sportevents, sondern auch Auszeichnungen und Konferenzen, die Spitzenleistungen, Kreativität und Innovation in der Welt des Sports fördern. Der DSC beaufsichtigt die Arbeit der sieben lokalen Sportvereine in Dubai und setzt sich aktiv für die Förderung der körperlichen Betätigung in der Gesellschaft ein, insbesondere bei Frauen und Kindern, und zwar durch Programme und Aktivitäten, die das Bewusstsein für die Bedeutung von Sport und körperlicher Betätigung schärfen und diese zu einer Lebenseinstellung in der Gemeinschaft machen sollen.

Das Mandat des DSC besteht jedoch nicht nur darin, den Sport zu fördern, das Bewusstsein zu schärfen und Talente zu unterstützen, sondern auch Kreativität zu fördern und Spitzenleistungen von Einzelpersonen und Organisationen zu belohnen und Dubai dabei zu helfen, ein Land der Gesundheit, des Glücks und der Vitalität zu werden. Seit 2006 hat der DSC zahlreiche internationale Konferenzen und Symposien organisiert, darunter die jährliche Dubai International Sports Conference, um das Wissen und die Kultur der Professionalität zu verbessern, und hat einige der größten Namen aus der Welt des Sports hierher gebracht, um ihre Visionen und Gedanken zu teilen. Der DSC ist auch bestrebt, die Sportindustrie in den VAE und weltweit durch Initiativen wie den Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award weiterzuentwickeln, und er organisiert in Zusammenarbeit mit mehreren Sportverbänden auch viele große internationale Sportmeisterschaften.

Über Karate Combat (KC)
Karate Combat ist die weltweit führende Vollkontakt–Kampfliga, die die Spannung von Live–Action–Vollkontakt–Karate mit immersiven CGI–Umgebungen verbindet, die von der Epic Games Unreal–Gaming– und Virtual–Production–Engine angetrieben werden. Olympiamedaillengewinner und nationale Meister aus der ganzen Welt sind nur einige der eingeladenen Elite–Schwarzgurte, die in acht verschiedenen Gewichtsklassen um die Karate Combat–Weltmeisterschaft kämpfen. Die Liga, die in über 100 Länder weltweit gestreamt und übertragen wird, gehört der Sensei Foundation, einer Stiftungsgesellschaft auf den Kaimaninseln, und ihren Tochtergesellschaften.

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Karate Combat 46 to enhance Dubai’s standing as a leading sports tourism destination


KC46 will be held on Saturday 20 April
First professional sports league gamified by a blockchain access token

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karate Combat, the world’s premier full–contact professional striking league, has partnered with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC) to bring Karate Combat 46 (KC46) to the emirate this spring.

Expected to be the league’s biggest event to date, KC46 is collaborating with TOKEN2049 for a Saturday 20 April event. As part of the collaboration KC46 will be part of the official programme of TOKEN2049 Week Dubai, giving conference attendees the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most innovative sports leagues through special tickets and the opportunity to meet event ambassadors at the conference. KC46 will be announced by UFC Hall of Famers Georges St–Pierre (GSP) and Bas Rutten, alongside Mike Majlak, author and co–host of the Impaulsive podcast.

Karate Combat is the first professional sports league governed and gamified by a token, the $KARATE token. KC46 will be held during TOKEN2049 Week, the largest Web3 gathering in the emirate, which will bring together 15,000+ members of the global crypto community. Every fan can participate in the league by downloading Karate Combat’s iOS and Android apps.

In the week leading up to KC46, the league plans to hold special events at the city’s most iconic landmarks, including a fighters’ press conference featuring the Museum of the Future and face–offs in front of the Dubai Frame. Karate Combat’s signature 3D VFX background will also feature Dubai’s skyline with an exciting futuristic twist.

Asim Zaidi, President of Karate Combat League, said: “It’s very much our goal to shock the combat sports world with every single event we do. And I have to say our event in Dubai we’re planning will absolutely break the internet! Nobody entertains like we do, and with DET and DSC’s support, we’re about to shake up the world of combat sports. Stay tuned!”

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment – Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “KC46 is an exciting addition to Dubai’s year–round calendar of business, leisure and sporting events. As host of many major championships and tournaments, Dubai has grown into a leading sports tourism destination, with KC46 serving to further consolidate the city’s status as an international events hub. In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure, Dubai’s events and festivals attract the world’s top entertainment, lifestyle and sporting stars. Dubai’s modern facilities and purpose–built venues that cater to these events alongside our vibrant city–wide experiences and easy access to proximity markets, makes Dubai a highly attractive location to host events, in addition to fighters and fans who can also explore our exciting city.”

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General – Dubai Sports Council, said: “We are pleased that the tournament has joined the list of many distinguished and high–profile events held in Dubai. This competition also confirms Dubai’s position as a city that supports sports and a wonderful environment for the emergence and growth of various sporting events. We are keen for this prestigious league to be successful, and for this to be the beginning of more continuity and successes for the event.”

Saeed Hareb further added: “Since the beginning of this year, Dubai has hosted many international tournaments in various sports, and there is no doubt that the fans of karate and martial arts in general deserve to have a global event presented as that gives them an opportunity to see the stars of this sport while acting as a motivation for all practitioners of this sport in the country. The UAE is home to varied communities from more than 200 nationalities from across the globe, and each of them has their own favorite sports they are keen to follow and watch the stars,” Saeed Hareb added.

For more information on Karate Combat, please visit www.karate.com/

About Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy and consolidate its position among the top three global cities over the next decade. Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service–based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world–class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to visit, live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.

DET is the principal authority for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), Dubai SME, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).

About Dubai Sports Council (DSC)
Founded on November 30, 2005, following a decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Sports Council is the official body responsible for the development of the sports sector in the Emirate. Today, under the guidance of its Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the DSC organises and supports more than 400 events annually – not just top–notch sporting extravaganzas, but also awards and conferences that promote excellence, creativity and innovation in the world of sports. The Council supervises the work of Dubai’s seven local sports clubs and takes active interest in encouraging the practice of physical activity in society, especially among women and children, through programs and activities designed to create awareness about the importance of sport and physical activity, and to make it a way of life for the community.

The DSC’s mandate, though, is not just to promote sport, create awareness and nurture talent, but to also support creativity and reward excellence, among both individuals and organisations and help Dubai become a land of health, happiness and vitality. It has organised many international conferences and symposiums since 2006, including the annual Dubai International Sports Conference, to enhance the knowledge and culture of professionalism, and has brought some of the biggest names from the world of sports here to share their vision and thoughts. The Council also seeks to develop the sports industry in the UAE and the world through initiatives like the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, and it organises many major international sports championships as well in cooperation with multiple sports bodies.

About Karate Combat (KC)
Karate Combat is the world's premier full–contact striking league, blending the excitement of live–action, full–contact Karate with immersive CGI environments powered by the Epic Games Unreal gaming and virtual production engine. Olympic medalists and national champions from around the world are just some of the elite black belts invited to compete in eight different weight divisions in pursuit of a Karate Combat World Championship. The league, which is streamed and broadcast to over 100 countries worldwide, is owned by the Sensei Foundation, a Cayman Islands Foundation Company and its affiliates.

Media Contact
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Call for Entries Issued for The 21st Annual International Business Awards®

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Stevie® Awards are now accepting nominations for The 21st Annual International Business Awards®, the world's premier business awards competition, attracting nominations from organizations in over 70 nations and territories each year.

All individuals and organizations worldwide—public and private, for–profit and non–profit, large and small—may submit nominations to The International Business Awards. The early–bird entry deadline, with reduced entry fees, is 10 April. The final entry deadline is 8 May, but late entries will be accepted through 12 June with payment of a late fee. Entry details are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

Juries featuring more than 150 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be announced on 14 August and celebrated at a gala banquet in Europe this October (date and location to be confirmed).

The International Business Awards recognize achievement in every facet of the workplace. Categories include:

There are many new and revised features of The International Business Awards for 2024:

  • There are a variety of new Technology Solution Categories for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions, split into subcategories for Financial, Generative (audio, graphics, text, video), Healthcare, and other solutions. There are additional new technology categories for Cybersecurity, Digital Asset Management, Digital Employee Experience, and Knowledge Center/Help Sites.
  • There are many new Event Categories for Cause & Green Events including CSR Experience, Employee Giving & Volunteerism, Inclusive Events, and other Brand Experiences/Events by type including Gamified Experience, Pop–Up Experience, and Immersive Experience.
  • There are new categories sprinkled throughout the category groups for New Product & Product Management Awards, Mobile Site & App Awards, and Website Awards.

Stevie Award winners in the 2023 IBAs included Ayala Land Inc. (Philippines), Anexa BPO (Mexico), Empire Eagle Food (Taiwan), EY Global Services Limited (USA), IBM Corporation (Worldwide), LLYC (Spain), Ooredoo Group (Qatar), Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), TalkLife (United Kingdom), Turkish Aerospace (Turkey), HALKBANK (Turkey), The Dubai Digital Authority (United Arab Emirates), Viettel Group (Vietnam), and many more.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia–Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Contact:
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Gamer Pakistan Subsidiary K2 Gamer Announces Super Mega Pakistan Universities Esports Championship 2023-24

HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gamer Pakistan Inc. (NASDAQ: GPAK), an early–stage technology and esports company focused on game development and in–game AI community engagement, and organizing esports events in Pakistan, today announced subsidiary K2 Gamer has launched the Super Mega Pakistan Universities Esports Championship 2023–24, a groundbreaking event poised to captivate the nation's gaming community. Set to kick off in the first week of December, this 45–day spectacle features an impressive 1 million PKR prize pool, promising intense competition among the country's top student gamers.

K2 Gamer Pakistan is registered with the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Gamer Pakistan Inc., the first USA based Pakistan esports company. It is dedicated to advancing esports across educational levels. Through strategic partnerships, the organization has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with over 120 universities, collaborating with its affiliate, Elite Sports Pakistan (ESP), to promote esports throughout academia.

The championship follows a meticulously designed format, spanning 16 conferences in the qualifier round, progressing through group stages, zonal qualifiers, quarterfinals, semifinals, and culminating in the grand finals. All matches will be live–streamed, with the event anticipating the enthusiastic participation of over 1500 student gamers from universities across the nation.

The Super Mega Pakistan Universities Esports Championship 2023–24 unfolds in a series of competitive stages. It all begins with 256 teams in the Qualifiers, where the top 128 advance to the Group Stages. From there, only the top 64 move on to the Quarterfinals, and then the top 32 secure a spot in the Semifinals. The final showdown narrows down to the top 16 teams, competing for supremacy in the Grand Finals. This structured format ensures an exciting and challenging journey for participants, culminating in the crowning of the ultimate esports champion.

This championship signifies a historic milestone in the esports landscape, spotlighting Pakistan's vibrant gaming community on a national stage. The event is a testament to K2Gamer Pakistan's commitment to fostering esports talent and providing a platform for the nation's student gamers to showcase their skills.

"We are honored to announce that K2 Gamer's Super Mega Pakistan Universities Esports Championship 2023–24 will begin in early December and run for a total of 45 days with a 1 million PKR prize pool," said Muhammad Jamal Qureshi, CEO of K2 Gamer. "The size and scope of this championship is validation and recognition of the rapidly growing Esports industry and the tens of millions of Pakistani gamers, particularly at the University level. I would like to wish all of our competitors well."

About K2 Gamer

K2GAMER is a registered entity dedicated to promoting esports growth in Pakistan. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Nowsher, Pakistan. K2GAMER organizes and hosts esports events for schools, colleges, universities, and professional gamers. The company is also involved in developing and marketing esports products and services. K2 GAMER is a 90% owned subsidiary of Gamer Pakistan.

About Gamer Pakistan

Gamer Pakistan Inc. (NASDAQ: GPAK), is an esports event development and product marketing company that was founded in November 2021 to create college, inter–university and professional esports events for all genders in Pakistan. Gamer Pakistan believes it is rapidly becoming the premiere university esports partner for secondary education institutions in Pakistan. Gamer Pakistan creates the formats and events to provide a competitive environment in which to unearth and nurture budding esports talent at the collegiate level. Operations are conducted through its subsidiary, K2 Gamer (PVT) Ltd., and affiliate Elite Sports Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. For more information visit www.gamerpakistan.com.

Forward–Looking Statements

All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are "forward–looking statements." While management has based any forward–looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward–looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward–looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our recently filed Registration Statement on Form S–1, which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward–looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward–looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward–looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Investor Relations Contact:
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Executive Vice President
MZ North America
Direct: 949–491–8235
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Gamer Pakistan Launches Audience Testing and Market Research Initiative for Independent Game Developers

HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gamer Pakistan Inc. (NASDAQ: GPAK), an early–stage technology and esports company focused on game development and in–game AI community engagement, and organizing esports events in Pakistan, today announced the launch of a new initiative to provide independent game developers with collaborative market research and in–depth audience testing in Pakistan.

Selected independent developers will partner with Gamer Pakistan to test their games, backed by the Company's unparalleled, in–depth insights into the behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns of Pakistani collegiate esports and youth mobile gaming communities. The initiative aims to provide developers with:

  • In–Depth Insights: Utilize proprietary analytics for deep understanding of gamer behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns, thereby allowing for precision fine–tuning of game mechanics, storylines, and monetization strategies.
  • Mass Exposure: Benefit from an extensive network and community engagement to garner widespread attention and constructive feedback.
  • Resource Support: Leverage Gamer Pakistan's technological infrastructure to optimize game performance and user experience.
  • Market Entry Support: With a vast community and industry expertise, Gamer Pakistan aims to significantly streamline and support developer journeys in bringing games to market.

"The aim of this new initiative is not just to test games, but to help independent game developers bring their creations successfully to market," said Jim Knopf, CEO, President & Director of Gamer Pakistan. "Partnering with us will offer developers a unique opportunity to access a thriving and passionate market in Pakistan. With nearly 37 million gamers, Pakistan has one of the highest concentrations of the key gaming and esports demographic in the world with ~65% of the country's 207 million population under the age of 30. Our exclusive access to a 1.96 million market audience of Pakistan students will provide a fantastic cohort of testers for developers to refine and improve their new games. We look forward to working with initiative participants and empowering them with the insights, support and exposure needed to optimize games for commercial launch."

How to Apply

Independent game developers interested in this collaborative initiative are invited to submit their applications through the official Gamer Pakistan website. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a detailed discussion and potential onboarding.

About Gamer Pakistan

Gamer Pakistan Inc. (NASDAQ: GPAK), is an esports event development and product marketing company that was founded in November 2021 to create college, inter–university and professional esports events for all genders in Pakistan. Gamer Pakistan believes it is rapidly becoming the premiere university esports partner for secondary education institutions in Pakistan. Gamer Pakistan creates the formats and events to provide a competitive environment in which to unearth and nurture budding esports talent at the collegiate level. Operations are conducted through its subsidiary, K2 Gamer (PVT) Ltd., and affiliate Elite Sports Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. For more information visit www.gamerpakistan.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ North America
Direct: 949–491–8235
GPAK@mzgroup.us
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