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SEEDS Academy and Visa Partner to Empower Youth and Promote Sustainability Through Innovative Online Courses

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEEDS Academy is proud to announce its partnership with digital payment leader, Visa, aimed at empowering youth and advancing sustainability in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Kuwait Vision 2035. The partnership also highlights Visa’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in the Gulf to take the next step in their business journeys.

 

Designed to equip young individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the partnership will pioneer a series of free online courses focused on the circular economy. By adopting the principles of the circular economy, the partnership with Visa represents a bold step forward in the journey to educate participants on the practical foundations of sustainable development and empower them to become effective agents of change in their communities to build a more resilient future for generations to come.

SEEDS Academy, a Kuwait-based educational institution, is dedicated to advancing sustainability education in the Middle East and North Africa region. The academy specializes in providing innovative courses and training programs tailored to the needs of youth, professionals, and organizations. Through a unique blend of digital and interactive learning, we aim to equip learners with the essential knowledge and tools to become informed leaders, capable of driving positive change in their communities.

As part of our strategic partnership, SEEDS Academy offers a suite of specialized courses titled: ‘Fundamentals of Circular Economy,’ ‘Circular Business Models,’ and ‘Sustainable Supply Chains.’ These courses are designed to equip young individuals with the practical knowledge and tools necessary to effectively apply circular economy principles in their personal and professional journeys. The courses specifically target participants in the Middle East and North Africa region and are offered in Arabic with English subtitles to facilitate understanding and broaden reach.

“At SEEDS Academy, we are dedicated to supporting the United Nations SDGs and the Kuwait Vision 2035, by providing accessible and inclusive education opportunities for all,” said Ghanima Almutawa, CEO at SEEDS Academy. “By empowering local youth with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges, we are laying the foundation for a more green and prosperous future.”

“Visa is committed to creating a digital economy for everyone, everywhere. An economy that is digital and inclusive is one that is also sustainable – it promotes efficient use of resources, fosters innovation in sustainable technologies, and provides access to more individuals and businesses to make a positive difference. That’s why we are delighted to partner with SEEDS Academy on this important initiative and to contribute to the Kuwait government’s efforts towards sustainability and an inclusive future,” said Carl Manlan, Visa’s VP and Head of Inclusive Impact & Sustainability for the CEMEA region.

For more information about SEEDS Academy and the upcoming online courses in partnership with Visa, please visit www.seedsacademy.co or contact info@seedsacademy.co.

 

About SEEDS Academy
SEEDS Academy is a specialized educational institution in the field of sustainability, dedicated to advanced educational programs to youth, professionals, and organizations seeking to expand their understanding and application of sustainability principles. Through innovative teaching strategies and effective strategic partnerships, SEEDS Academy aims to drive positive and sustainable change to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address current environmental challenges, enabling them to lead environmental and developmental initiatives efficiently and effectively.

About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at About VisaVisa CEMEA Blog and @VisaCEMEA.

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KIWI design Black Friday & Cyber Monday: 50% OFF Meta Quest 3/3S Accessories!

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The biggest shopping season of the year is here! KIWI design offers incredible discounts of up to 50% on Amazon and the official website. Upgrade your VR setup for the best price and dive into a more immersive VR experience!

Two Choices to Meet Every Player’s Needs: Elite & Halo Battery Head Straps

Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a casual explorer, KIWI design has you covered with the K4 Boost Battery Head Strap and H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap. Find the perfect fit for your play style!

Industry-Leading DualFast Technology

Both straps feature KIWI design’s DualFast Technology, allowing you to charge the strap and your Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S at the same time. Get from 0% to 100% in just 2.5 hours!

UL2056 Certified: Meets global safety standards for reliable performance.Flame-Retardant Materials: Made with UL 94 V-0 grade plastic for heat and fire resistance.Multiple Protection Mechanisms: Built-in safeguards against overcurrent and overcharging for safer and more efficient charging.

K4 Boost Battery Head Strap

Designed for Hardcore VR Players: The Top Choice for Immersive GameplayKey Features:Sturdy support to keep the headset stable during fast-paced gameplay, preventing focus loss or strap slipping.Best For: Players seeking unmatched stability and immersion.

H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap

Designed for Casual Players: The ultimate choice for comfort and ease of use.Key Features:Unique 3-point adjustable structure to evenly distribute weight, significantly reducing pressure on your face.Innovative Joeypad Design: Replaces the traditional solid structure with a unique hollow design, preventing heat buildup in the head strap, so you stay cool and comfortable even during extended use.Sleek hidden knob design for simple adjustments and a clean look.Best For: Players who prioritize comfort and convenience.

No matter your play style, KIWI design has the perfect solution for you. With cutting-edge design and advanced technology, we’re redefining what it means to have a comfortable and functional VR head strap.

V4 Ventilation Facial Interface

Stay cool while playing with over 20 L-shaped ventilation holes that ensure continuous airflow to prevent overheating and lens fogging. Plus, it blocks out light for total immersion.

G4 Pro Performance Controller Grips

Built on KIWI design’s proven stability from Quest 1 onwards, keep your controllers secure during intense VR gaming.

These accessories are the perfect addition to your VR setup, delivering top-notch performance, comfort, and reliability.

Shopping Details

Event Dates:
November 22, 2024December 2, 2024Where to Shop:AmazonKIWI design Official Website

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals this shopping season! Head over to KIWI design now to discover high-quality VR accessories designed just for players like you.

Shop Now! Upgrade your gear and step into the immersive future!

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ACEFIT PRO: Night Safety Meets Transparent Listening Experience

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Emerging consumer electronics brand ACEFAST has officially launched their pre-order campaign on November 21 with their latest transparent design ultra-thin open-ear headphones, ACEFIT Pro.

The new ACEFAST open-ear headphones combine transparent design, powerful sound, and innovative smart features, offering long-lasting battery life, high comfort, and enhance night-time safety. This showcases the brand’s “New audiovisual experience” philosophy.

ACEFIT Pro: All-New Open-Ear

Continuing the classic design, the ACEFIT Pro retains the classic crystal transparent series in its open-ear headphones design. Featuring a transparent charging case and the 3D embossed numeric display on the charging box. Additionally, the charging case features a smooth, curved design with a high-level G2 curvature, creating a visually fluid and elegant look, with a thickness of only 10mm at its thinnest point, making it lighter and thinner overall.

Night Safety Mode

A key highlight of the ACEFIT Pro is the groundbreaking Night Safety Mode. Featuring a matrix of 40 breathing lights around the ear area. The soft light effect provides visual cues in the dark, increasing safety. Additionally, the exclusive app allows users to customize lighting effects, offering 8 different lighting settings for the charging case to meet individual preferences and enhance interactive experiences.

Comfort-Focused Design

The non-in-ear comfort design provides a soft, secure grip with liquid silicone, and the ear hooks are as thin as 0.7mm, made from aviation-grade titanium wire. This makes them suitable for all ear shapes, especially for those who wear glasses. The lightweight design, with each headphone weighing only 7.8g, ensures a comfortable, secure, and snug fit.

Innovative Technology

The ACEFIT Pro is packed with innovative technologies to meet users’ demands for high-quality sound, and support Hi-Res Audio. The ACEFIT Pro is features an open sound leakage prevention design and a 3 magnetic super-linear speaker, which is the first compact speaker on the market with a 0.5mm max high amplitude. The custom driver, utilizes proprietary technology to increase the effective diaphragm amplitude, delivering high volume with low distortion, resulting in clearer and fuller sound.

Additionally, AELC™ Bass enhanced technology and super-linear speaker units provide adaptive bass compensation, delivering rich sound details and deep bass, perfectly recreating the nuances of music.

Pre-Order on Kickstarter

The ACEFIT Pro is now available for pre-order, subscribe and join in our Facebook group. The first 600 backers can secure it for an exclusive discounted price of $99 (40% OFF) by paying a $9.9 deposit. After the crowdfunding campaign ends, ACEFIT Pro will be available for purchase on acefastmall.com and through retail partners such as Amazon.

About ACEFAST

Founded in 2021, ACEFAST is a global consumer electronics brand with a core team of 15 years of experience in the audio industry. The company specializes in the research, design, and sales of smart electronic products. ACEFAST’s products are sold worldwide through global e-commerce and trade channels. The brand follows the “New audiovisual experience” philosophy, striving to provide high-quality, affordable smart products to consumers worldwide through technological innovation and stylish design.

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Name: Acefast PR Team
Email: pr@acefast.com
Company: Shenzhen Houshuxia Technology Co., Ltd.

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TELUS Mental Health Index: Mental health of workers in Australia hits four-year low, costing businesses up to 69 workdays of productivity annually per employee

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New data reveals younger workers and those without savings face the highest mental
health risks, while strong employer support can halve productivity losses

SYDNEY, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TELUS Health released its TELUS Mental Health Index (“the Index”) with reports that examine the mental health of employed people in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Europe. The Australian report reveals that the mental health of workers in Australia has hit a four-year low, costing businesses up to 69 workdays of productivity annually per employee. The Index also found that younger workers and those without savings face the highest mental health risks, while strong employer support can halve productivity losses.

“With mental health scores at an all-time low nationwide, it’s essential to understand the significant impact on productivity. A workforce that isn’t thriving can’t drive a business to its full potential,” said Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health. “We know that mental health and wellbeing can improve or decline over time, and that the support available makes a big difference in improvement. As employees increasingly look to their employers for comprehensive support—whether financial, physical, or mental—all of which are essential to their overall wellbeing- the opportunity for employers to make a meaningful impact with the services they offer, increases.”

The TELUS Mental Health Index also found:

Anxiety and isolation are the biggest mental health challenges for workers in Australia.Workers in Public Administration (68.4), Wholesale Trade (66.5) and Technology (65.2) have the highest mental health scores compared to other sectors. Younger workers (under 40) are more than twice as likely as workers over 50 to report being diagnosed with anxiety and depression.Workers without emergency savings are three times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression, with mental health scores 30 points lower than those with savings.Workers rating their employer’s physical wellbeing support as excellent have better mental health and lose fewer workdays compared to those rating it poorly.

“The mental health challenges facing workers in Australia, particularly among younger employees and those without financial safety nets, are concerning. It’s clear that isolation, anxiety and economic pressures are taking a toll,” said Jamie MacLennan, Senior Vice-president and Managing Director of APAC, TELUS Health. “However, our findings also reveal a significant opportunity for employers. By investing in robust programs addressing physical, mental as well as financial wellbeing, and fostering a supportive work environment, businesses can not only improve their employees’ mental health but also substantially boost productivity and overall organisational performance.”

In September 2024, the mental health scores of workers in various regions were:

Australia: 61.1New Zealand: 59.7Singapore: 61.6United Kingdom: 70.6Europe: 61.6United States: 70.6Canada: 64.4

The TELUS Mental Health Index is based on a response scoring system that then turns individual responses into point values. Higher point values are associated with better mental health and less mental health risk. Scores between 0 to 49 correspond with distress levels, scores between 50 to 79 correspond with strain levels and scores between 80 to 100 correspond with optimal levels of mental health.

This TELUS Mental Health Index includes additional findings on physical health, diet and experiences with the healthcare system. As a company rooted in social purpose, TELUS Health is committed to improving health outcomes and sharing valuable insights. Read the full Australian TELUS Mental Health Index here.

Note to Editors
For further information on the TELUS Mental Health Index, or to find out more about the methodology, please refer to the MHI Australia update.

About the TELUS Mental Health Index
The data for the TELUS Health Mental Health Index was collected through an online survey from September 17 to September 30, 2024 with 1,000 respondents. All respondents reside in Australia and were employed within the last six months. The data has been statistically weighted to ensure the regional and gender composition of the sample reflects this population.

About TELUS Health
TELUS Health is on a mission to become the most trusted wellbeing company in the world by enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare and championing workplace wellbeing. By integrating advanced healthcare technology with comprehensive employee support services, TELUS Health provides a holistic approach to primary and preventive health and wellbeing for over 76 million people across 160 countries. Our innovative digital health platforms, including electronic medical records (EMRs) and virtual care solutions, empower healthcare professionals, employers and governments to deliver personalised care efficiently. Our employee wellbeing programs empower individuals by offering extensive support through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), mental health resources, financial counselling, and workplace wellness initiatives. At TELUS Health, we are committed to revolutionising healthcare to ensure people receive the support they need and employees thrive both personally and professionally. Together, let’s make the future friendly. For more information, visit: www.telushealth.com.

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telushealth@prgroup.com.au 

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