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Two Schools, One Vision: XCL World Academy and XCL American Academy to Merge

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November 8, 2024

SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XCL Education Group today announced the merger of XCL American Academy into XCL World Academy in August 2025, creating a single, unified campus dedicated to providing an exceptional learning environment that fosters diversity, academic excellence, and personal growth for all students.

This will bring together the strengths of both schools, their innovative learning spaces, and experienced educators. Students will benefit from an enriched learning environment that seamlessly integrates the best of both worlds: the renowned IB program, along with the strong academic foundation provided by the American AERO standards.

“Following careful consideration and extensive consultation, we have made the strategic decision to merge XCL American Academy into XCL World Academy, to create an even stronger and cohesive learning environment for our students,” said Gilles Mahe, CEO of XCL Education Group. “This merger will allow us to better leverage our facilities and resources, for all our students.”

XCL also announced the launch of the new Innovation Hub earlier this year. The state-of-the-art multi-level building is purpose-designed to enhance the learning environment with the latest technology and specialized labs for students. The Innovation Hub is designed to be environmentally friendly and with sustainability at the forefront of design. The building includes clean air filtration in all learning spaces and home to a digital multimedia lab, specialist labs, and a multi-use esports arena.

“The $80 million investment in the Innovation Hub and other facilities at our campus in Singapore is a testament to our commitment to providing our students with the best possible learning environment,” said Mahe. “These facilities will provide our students with the opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class setting.”

“We are confident that this merger will deliver the best possible outcomes for every XCL student in Singapore,” said Mahe. “We look forward to welcoming all of our students to the unified campus in August 2025.”

About XCL Education Group
XCL Education is one of the largest, fastest growing K-12 education platforms in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, it serves over 20,000 students across 17 K-12 campuses and 45 Preschools in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. XCL Education aspires to be a trusted and respected future-focused family of schools, fostering curiosity, excellence, and creating life-shaping impact on our students, staff, and communities we serve. To learn more, visit XCL Education.

About XCL World Academy
XCL World Academy is a premium international school in Singapore, offering a rigorous academic program for students aged 2 to 18 years. The school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). XCL World Academy is committed to providing a holistic education that develops students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being.

About XCL American Academy
XCL American Academy is an international school in Singapore, offering high-quality, rigorous, and accessible American education for children aged 4 – 14 years.

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Max Stock Limited Announces Change in Shares Held by an Interested Party

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1 hour ago

November 24, 2024

CAESAREA, Israel, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO(; )the “Company”, “Max Stock“) today announced that on November 20th, 2024, Phoenix Financial Ltd. and Phoenix Investment House Ltd. (“Phoenix reporting group”), including their respective nostro account, provident funds and provident fund management companies, as well as mutual fund management companies and market maker sub entities, informed the Company that they had sold shares of the Company thereby lowering their joint holdings to 4.8% of the Company’s issued capital (4.15% and 0.65% respectively). As a result, Phoenix reporting group will no longer be an interested party in the Company.

This is an English translation of segments of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on November 24, 2024 (Ref. No: 2024-01-618032) (hereinafter: the “Hebrew Version”). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.

About Max Stock

Max Stock is Israel’s leading extreme value retailer, currently present in 64 locations throughout Israel and 2 locations in Portugal. We offer a broad assortment of quality products for customers’ everyday needs at affordable prices, helping customers “Dream Big, Pay Small”. For more information, please visit https://ir.maxstock.co.il

Company Contacts:

Talia Sessler,
Chief Corporate Development and IR Officer
talia@maxstock.co.il

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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5 hours ago

November 24, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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5 hours ago

November 24, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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