Technology

QuickStart Acquires Promineo Tech to Expand Online Training and Workforce Development Solutions

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2 weeks ago

November 7, 2024

QuickStart Learning has acquired Promineo Tech, a prominent technology bootcamp provider to community colleges across the United States. This partnership strengthens QuickStart’s and Promineo’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, career-focused IT education that supports workforce readiness nationwide.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — QuickStart Learning, a leader in online IT workforce development, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Promineo Tech, a top provider of technology training bootcamps in partnership with colleges nationwide.

Established in 2018, Promineo Tech collaborates with community colleges and universities throughout the country to provide students with affordable, job-ready skills in fields such as software development, data engineering, AI, and more. The integration will leverage QuickStart’s broad course and program offerings and Promineo Tech’s industry-leading partner network to greatly increase access to affordable, skills-based IT training.

“This acquisition is a natural extension of our comprehensive workforce development solutions,” says Bryan Kenna, CEO of QuickStart. “Promineo Tech’s focus on community colleges expands QuickStart’s ecosystem of existing university, corporate, and government partnerships to extend our reach and our mission to close IT talent and skills gaps.”

Nick Suwyn, founder of Promineo Tech, looks forward to connecting with a larger community of IT learners and tapping into new opportunities for engagement and growth.

“We are thrilled to join forces with QuickStart, an organization that shares our passion for making tech education more accessible and impactful,” Suwyn states. “Promineo Tech and QuickStart have each taken unique paths to become leaders in IT education, and our combined strengths will amplify our ability to make a greater impact in closing the IT skills gap and expanding access to life-changing opportunities in tech education.”

For more information about QuickStart, visit their website here.

To learn more about Promineo, see their course offerings here.

About QuickStart

QuickStart offers IT training for emerging and established professionals in the field. For over 35 years, QuickStart has partnered with IT experts and hiring managers to develop industry-aligned certificate courses and bootcamp training programs. Through online learning tailored to the latest developments in AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, and more, QuickStart empowers entry-level and experienced IT professionals with leading-edge skills for the workforce.

To best prepare students for professional success, QuickStart offers personalized learning plans and career support services, including resume building, coaching, and job search assistance. Students emerge ready to add value to their organizations, improve their earning power, and achieve their professional goals. Follow QuickStart on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

About Promineo Tech

Promineo Tech is a leading provider of technology workforce training to community colleges and universities with a mission to increase access to life-changing tech education. Their innovative flipped-teaching and faculty model enables partners to provide quality programs at a fraction of the average tuition cost, significantly lowering financial barriers to life-changing education.

Media Contact

Imelda Wistey, QuickStart Learning, 1 (855) 800-8240, quickstart@quickstart.com, https://www.quickstart.com/

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Technology

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

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30 minutes 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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