A Company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum
SEED Group is a diversified Group operating in industries including technology, healthcare, tourism & hospitality, and real estate. Since its conceptualization in 2000, the group has transformed into a front-runner in multiple business sectors. Our greatest strength lies in forming strategic partnerships with organizations looking to establish a strong presence in the GCC. Our advantage is the extensive knowledge and invaluable expertise we possess of the MENA business landscape and our commitment to advancing the interests of our partners. We strive to provide service excellence and a unique experience to all clients through our professional and passionate team.
The group’s vision is simple. We seek to improve the quality of life for our partners by continuously improving our products, services, and delivery systems.
Our mission is to deliver to our partners what we promise them, and strive to exceed their expectations.
As SEED Group, we are passionate about business in the region. This sentiment applies to our executives as well. Our management team is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and industry specialists, bringing years of experience both internationally and in the GCC. They cultivate our strong culture, and work tirelessly to help our partners scale, grow, and succeed.
With over 18 years of experience in setting up and running new ventures in the MENA region, Mr. Al Gurg is a pioneer in the region for his visionary approach, high profile networking, and for concluding and managing large regional projects and investments worth more than 1.06 Billion USD. He is a published author and a public speaker on the topic of conducting mega transactions with governments and large corporates.
With more than 20 years of experience in technology-driven Commercial Operations Management, Business Development, Strategy and Planning, he generated multi-million-dollar revenue across several verticals of Wireless Telecommunications, Semiconductors Industry & Adjacent Verticals (VAS, Telecom Products Distribution & Retail, Mobile Computing, IoT, AI, AR / VR, Automotive, Healthcare, Smart Cities).
Peter is an experienced lawyer and adviser. With almost two decades’ experience in resolving complex disputes and advising on white-collar crime matters, Peter is also frequently asked to advise on non-contentious matters. Of particular note, Peter is currently involved in providing assistance for projects in a number of sectors across Africa. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, Peter trained at the Bar. In 2000 he commenced his practicing career at LeBoeuf Lamb (later Dewey & LeBoeuf) in the City of London.
With over 23 years of experience in the fields of executive management, Mr. Al-Halabi is involved in the REIT industry in the region. Prior to that, he was the Group Chief Investment Officer of Meraas Holding, the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Properties, and Chairman of DXB Entertainments. He also held senior positions within the Dubai Holding Group.
With more than 25 years of experience in marketing and business development, Ted develops strategic partnerships for a range of companies from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, including the Charoen Pokphand Group©, to expand their global presence particularly in the MENA markets. His expertise includes building multicultural corporate relationships and leading marketing campaigns.
Khaled has served as a professional in the hospitality industry for over 28 years. With work experience in both the US and GCC, Khaled has launched several businesses as well as elevated various business models by delivering a richer level of service focused on providing quality and a genuine approach to the work environment and hence impacting all of his stakeholders in a positive manner.
Avsar Koc is a commercial and hotel operations specialist as well as a brand strategist who orchestrated to launch multiple hotel brands globally. He oversees all operational and commercial aspects of five Blazon Hotels with an additional nine new properties and spearheaded Kempinski Hotels India, Middle East & Africa commercial operations with annual revenues crossing EUR 420 million.
Andrea is a partner of R&P Consulting, an Italian advisory boutique that specializes in cross-border business development and asset protection based in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. With more than 20 years of experience in cross-border business development and internationalization projects for Italian companies, he is also specialized in family business advisory and family office services across various industries.
With over 20 years of experience, Karl is a Globally experienced Creative Director specialising in branding, UX & prototyping wireframing, digital design, corporate identity and print in the luxury market. He has been responsible for designing, launching & producing more than 20 magazines to date; across the luxury lifestyle, fashion, contract publishing & B2B sectors. He has worked across magazines such as The Rake, Revolution etc. along with contract publishing like Nikki Beach, The Galleria, Choithrams and more.
Rachel is a passionate and accomplished expert in strategic brand creation and management, with 20 years’ experience developing brand and experience strategies across Europe, Asia, United States, Russia, and the Middle East.
Rachel is the owner of RH Consulting, an independent brand and experience consultancy, specializing in humanizing brands. RH is a partner to local leaders such as Dubai Holding, EMAAR, Majid Al Futtaim and Nakheel. While delivering boutique concepts for Meraas, award-winning regional experiences for Dubai Airports, Porsche, du and ADCB. With a background in Consumer Marketing and Master’s Degrees in Business Strategy and Consumer Psychology, Rachel has worked with a diverse range of brands, both at own consultancy, agency and client-side, offering a unique 360 view.
Rachel has developed strategies for global brands such as Virgin, Adidas, P&G, and Harrods. In the region, she partnered with Dubai Airports, Qatar Airways, Etisalat and Bee’ah. Working alongside global personalities including Sir Richard Branson, David Beckham and The Kardashian’s, while also developing brand activations at high-profile events including Formula One and Dubai Film Festival.
Rachel is also the Founder of Beyond Wellness; the region’s first 360-degree wellness experience encompassing ‘mind, body, and spirit’. Rachel has hosted 20+ luxury wellness retreats here in the UAE, in Bali, Thailand, and the Maldives, working closely with corporates and individuals to achieve optimum levels of wellbeing both personally and professionally.
Tariq Sanad is the Chief Financial Officer of Fetchr, with over 17 years of experience building and leading finance teams in global companies that operate at scale and complexity. Prior to joining Fetchr, Tariq, as CMO and VP-Finance at Careem, played a pivotal role in scaling Careem from a growing start-up to the multibillion-dollar company it is today.
Sami is a highly skilled dedicated Forensic scientist, law enforcement & public safety senior advisor and trainer. With over 25 years of experience in criminal investigations, Forensic Imaging & Multimedia Forensics Consultancy, he is a well-known scientist internationally for supporting & training organizations in international crimes and was selected by United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR) to participate in investigating international crimes against humanity.
Dubai owes its transformation into a modern port city and commercial hub to one of the more successful rulers in the Middle East, the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. His famous line, "My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I drive a Mercedes, my son drives a Land Rover, his son will drive a Land Rover, but his son will ride a camel." reflected his concern that Dubai's oil will run out in a decade or two. Thus he worked to build up an economy in Dubai that could survive the end of Dubai's oil boom.
Seed Group traces back its conceptualization to the time of independence of the United Arab Emirates. Strongly influenced by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s famous lines; Seed Group has been an innovator and change leader growing from its modest beginnings to being one of the strong forces to reckon within the region. We believe strongly in delivering winning business outcomes through our deep industry experience and a doing business harnessing the latest technology. Our focus is on our partners and to create successful and adaptive businesses and solutions to keep them engaged and satisfied.
Seed Group is a market leader in its niche segments in the region. In the last few years which have been tumultuous for businesses across geographies; I am proud to say that Seed Group has not only survived but expanded its horizon of vision and operation and delivering solutions appreciated and haled by its partners.
In the coming years, Seed Group wants to continue exceeding our customer and stakeholder expectations and facilitate growth and prosperity for our economy. We look forward in the years to come to become a company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a specialist's approach to delivering innovation and its commitment to sustainability, customer orientation and being thought and change leaders.
Sincerely
Chairman
SEED Group has become a notable force in the technology, healthcare, hospitality, and telecommunications landscape in the GCC. We have achieved this with a combination of strategic partners, active ownership and business investments. There are two ways you can do business with us:
Over the past 16 years, we have formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. They have propelled their business interests and goals in the MENA region through our support and strong base of regional connections. Our goal is simple, to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the GCC.
At SEED Group, we are truly passionate about business in the region. We have a diverse mix of companies that we own and/or invest in. Through board participation, our regional experience, network and financial strength, we strive to make our companies best-in-class. Our brands and relationships are built on trust, integrity and an above-and-beyond delivery. If we cannot add significant value, we don’t invest.
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The 49th National Day – A look at the UAE’s inspiring journey towards digitalisation and entrepreneurship
Oped by Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, the Seed Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum
The UAE is synonymous to inspiration. It is a country that has exemplified how diversification and an openness to innovation are key to growth. Since the formation of the UAE, 49 years ago on December 2, 1971, our leaders have emphasised upon their intention to pursue economic diversification and reduce the country’s reliance on hydrocarbons, which was at that time a primary economic pillar. These intents were fast-acted upon and the UAE has been on a journey to the path of becoming a crucial hub of industrial development.
Gradually, as technology started taking precedence and began to enter every known industry, the UAE fared nothing less than exemplary. Technological diversification, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship played a major part in this momentous growth. The fact that the UAE is the first country in the world to have a minister of Artificial Intelligence (AI), speaks volumes about the country’s progress in the field of technology and its crystal-clear intentions towards scaling new heights in the realm of the fourth industrial revolution.
The UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, opened new avenues enabling start-ups and entrepreneurs to leverage the supportive financial and legal policies around new businesses.
Today, as we approach the 50th year of the nation’s formation, the start-up ecosystem of the UAE is an inspiration to the entire world – even more so with the recent developments, including allowing 100 per cent foreign ownership in businesses and the expansion of 10-year golden visa scheme to include a larger group of professionals. These futuristic initiatives by the government open scope for more growth than ever for foreign businesses.
As motivating as the past of this glorious nation has been, the future is deemed to be even brighter. The efforts towards digitalisation, FinTech advancements, AI adoption, and e-commerce are top government priorities as per the UAE’s Vision 2021. It would be apt to say that the proactive and entrepreneur-friendly policies have been crucial in building a digital culture across the UAE.
We, at SEED Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum' are an active catalyst in this context. Helping technology companies of all size and stature to come to Dubai and make it their new business address since 2004, we have seen the economic landscape shape to what it is today.
On the occasion of the 49th National Day, as we look back at what we, as a nation, have achieved, it fills us with pride and respect towards our founding fathers, our martyrs, and everyone who has lived in this country and contributed to its growth in one way or the other.
However, it is important to understand, in the words of Robert Frost, that there still are “miles before I sleep” … the evolution is constant and so are our efforts towards a resilient, future-proof, and digitally advanced nation where happiness is the prime focus.
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
SEED Group Announce Partnership with Vivi International to Digitally Transform Classrooms in the UAE
The partnership will implement a wireless screen sharing and student engagement platform across UAE educational institutions.
Melbourne, Australia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 October 2020 - Vivi International, the Australian EdTech start-up, today announced its partnership with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum through SEED Group to cater to the demand for improved digital learning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The partnership will deliver a powerful classroom management tool that drives student engagement through wireless screen sharing, across schools and universities.
Already widely adopted among public and private educational institutions in Australia, the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK), Vivi boasts screen-mirroring technology that easily transforms the classroom into an interactive, collaborative learning space that benefits both students and teachers. Vivi enables teachers to track student progress and participation in real-time while students are encouraged to engage more actively on any device or operating system, creating a more student-centred learning environment that increases productivity in the classroom.
With the UAE positioned as the pioneering nation in the field of technology innovation, the expansion of Vivi to the UAE market is key to establishing a strong foundation for modern technology learning in the GCC region. International schools and universities in the region, particularly in Dubai, have already adopted digital technologies in their curriculum. However, this calls for a better focus on digitally-enabled education, that emphasises the student's entire journey, which is what Vivi does simply through the array of education specific features it provides.
“We are delighted to partner with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum through SEED Group, to expand the Vivi solution into the UAE. Now, more than ever, student engagement is a critical focus for educators globally and we’re keen to assist schools and universities in the UAE just as we have in other parts of the world.” said Natalie Mactier, CEO of Vivi International. “We look forward to helping teachers enable evidence based best practices in their classrooms to drive better student outcomes.”
“As we continue to see interest in the adoption of technologies for academic purposes and the continued investment of our government in EdTech, Vivi will help facilitate the roll-out of these much-needed tools and help define EdTech's future within the UAE,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “It is critical that we invest our energy, time, and resources to ensure that our schools are equipped with best-in-class technologies to ensure a significant impact on the well-being of our students today and tomorrow.”
About Vivi
Built exclusively for the needs of education, Vivi provides the industry’s most scalable, powerful and easy to use wireless screen sharing & student engagement platform. Launched in 2016, the Vivi solution has continuously evolved based on teacher and IT Administrator feedback. Vivi is used in tens of thousands of classrooms globally to improve teacher productivity and enhance the overall learning experience, while also reducing the cost and complexity of ownership for IT. For more information, visit www.vivi.io.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com .
Vivi Media Contact
Natalie Mactier
natalie@vivi.io
+61 (0) 413 252 843
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
OpenLegacy Signs Agreement with SEED Group to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Companies in the United Arab Emirates
Joint customers can now easily and quickly access hard-to-get legacy data
Princeton, N.J. and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 15, 2020 - OpenLegacy, the pioneer in digital-driven integration for core legacy systems, and SEED Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced a strategic partnership that will allow United Arab Emirates (UAE) companies in retail and wholesale, private healthcare, oil and gas, and financial services to accelerate their digital transformation journey. The collaboration will help shape the way the UAE government adapts to new opportunities and challenges, and position the UAE among the world’s top leaders of innovation, following its announcement to build a post-COVID-19 digital economy.
“With the OpenLegacy technology helping organizations around the world access hard-to-reach data, we have concluded that it is very important to work with them in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world — the UAE, Dubai in particular. We are proud to finally recognize them as one of our valued partners and look forward to working with them to expand the potential of digital transformation in the UAE," said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
“We are pleased to collaborate with SEED Group and, with the support of their local expertise, bring our technology to UAE organizations to help them build a digital experience faster and easier, in an effort to follow the tracks of the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy,” said Romi Stein, OpenLegacy CEO and co-founder. “While being able to create digital services without being slowed down by their legacy infrastructures, our worldwide customers realize ten-times faster legacy API creation and a 75-percent reduction in API lifecycle costs with five-times faster performance.”
About OpenLegacy
OpenLegacy’s Digital-Driven Integration enables organizations with legacy systems to release new digital services faster and more efficiently than ever before. It connects directly to even the most complex legacy systems, bypassing the need for extra layers of technology. It then automatically generates APIs in minutes, rapidly integrating those assets into new and exciting innovations. Finally, it deploys them as standard microservices or serverless functions, giving organizations speed and flexibility while drastically cutting costs and resources. With OpenLegacy, industry-leading companies release new apps, features, and updates in days instead of months, enabling them to truly become digital to the core. Learn why leading companies choose OpenLegacy at openlegacy.com , and follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn .
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the MENA region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit http://www.seedgroup.com.
Media Contact
Silicon Valley PR
Georgiana Comsa
650-800-7084
georgiana@siliconvalleypr.com
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
SEED Group Announce Partnership with SovTech to Drive Innovation into Software Development in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 8 September 2020 - SEED Group , a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, and SovTech, a successful software development company, announced today the launch of a strategic partnership. The partnership between SovTech and SEED Group will provide business enterprises, and startups in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the resources to specify, develop, deploy and manage complete software solutions that are customized for their needs and end-users.
SovTech is a recognized leader in the field of software development, dedicated to customizing processes and applications for all types of business by technology, industry and capability. As Dubai continues its push to become the world's business hub, it invests constantly in strategic innovation projects and infrastructures to support growing business sectors and secure an economic future. This in turn puts many organizations in a position to keep up with rapid progress in software, cloud and mobile technology. With SovTech'sinnovative approach growing, businesses can tackle these issues quickly and efficiently – saving businesses from losses, long delays and financial overruns.
SovTech CEO Gerald Neves comments:
“We are delighted to be creating a long-term partnership with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. SovTech is committed to building one of the world’s leading software development platforms, and this agreement accelerates our progress in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our global expertise is in developing exponential Silicon Valley technologies into local solutions for governments, institutions, enterprises and startups. We are excited about the opportunities in Dubai and the U.A.E, across the Financial Services and Technology sectors.”
With SovTech being the latest addition to the portfolio of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum as one of the most recognized innovative companies in the UAE, business entrepreneurs are in the best possible position to take advantage of the unique services offered SovTech which will build the foundation of a successful future in Dubai and beyond.
“The demand for efficient, effective and promising solutions is needed more than ever. That's why we're very pleased to partner with SovTech to enable better custom software solutions and practices and improve productivity and insight,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “Our two companies have natural synergies and complement each other's vision and mission very well. Together, we'll see even more business growth and applied innovation practices in our city.”
About SovTech
SovTech is a World Class custom software development company providing a complete software design and development service. SovTech delivers the best in class custom software solutions, elite software development teams and innovative cloud software to enterprise businesses, Governments and startups across numerous industries. We believe new technologies are the lifeline of every business in the modern age and aim to connect businesses across all industries to innovative software, technological development, solutions and services, in a manner that is faster, more efficient and easier than ever before. To date, we are operating across continents and have offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, London and Dubai.
For more information, visit www.sovtech.com.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
SovTech Media Contact
Chase le Roux
+27 73 306 5449
chase@sov.tech
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Kano Expands to the Middle East, Announces Partnership with Dubai Royal Family
The partnership with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, through SEED Group, aims to bring new-generation, creative and educational computers to the UAE.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 September 2020 – UK creative computing company Kano has expanded to the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) through a strategic partnership with SEED Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. The partnership marks the start of the anticipated nationwide roll-out across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the new Kano PC, a buildable, transparent and powerful laptop - suitable for schools and at-home learning.
Attracting creators of all ages in more than 80 countries, Kano continues to grow its international community by delivering an accessible, end-to-end ecosystem, which includes a range of creative kits, a sophisticated coding system with multiple real-world programming languages and seamless data integrations, guided by exciting content and personalized game mechanics. The ideal first computer for kids as young as 6 years old, the Kano PC is recognized as a game-changer in the educational technology space. The device is buildable, taking only a few minutes to assemble with sturdy, colorful and modular parts that click in and out with ease, ultimately increasing the device lifetime and demystifying what’s inside, so users can create and better understand technology, rather than just consume it. Kano PC’s software suite of apps for Windows 10 opens up design, coding and 3D modeling to all ages, while also integrating with Word, Access, Excel, and Minecraft, amongst others.
As the partnership prepares Kano for its Middle East expansion, educational institutions in the UAE are expected to benefit greatly from the planned wider adoption of this technology, specifically the Kano PC, through the use of its innovative teaching tools. Kano’s software also connects computing to practical projects, history, and the arts - all helpful in preparing for the next-generation workplace. The laptop runs full Windows 10 with custom educational tools, out of the box.
“Kano has partnered with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum in order to grow our business in the UAE and the Middle East,” said Alex Klein, Co-founder & CEO of Kano. “This is the time for computing that is affordable, open and accessible to all ages, all over the world.”
Known as the strategic arm of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and a leader in bringing in innovative technology to the UAE, SEED Group will ensure the smooth operation and nationwide distribution of Kano computing and coding kits across the UAE as well as its deliverance to educational institutions. Furthermore, SEED Group will work closely with the Ministry of Education to explore more opportunities with Kano in response to the ministry’s the strategic plan for 2017-2021 to develop an innovative education system for knowledge and globally competitive society.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum said, “Our partnership with Kano not only ensures that our younger generation has the right knowledge and skills for the future, but also that innovation is generated in the field of education. The positive impact of Kano is evident around the world, and alone confides in us that Kano is ready for its next growth phase.”
As is the case with the Middle East's massive transformational changes, there’s an increasing number of technologies being adopted and applied at incredible speed across multiple sectors. However, the UAE remains at the forefront of this digital transformation and Kano will take the lead in the educational technology industry through this partnership.
About Kano
Kano is the leader in innovation in hardware and software, designing and developing products for the next generation of computing. Kano invented the first make-your-own computer for all ages, the Kano Computer Kit, in 2014. The product established what became known as the “STEM” category, and launched with the most-crowdfunded ed-tech campaign ever. Since then, Kano has reached millions of people worldwide through its products and online platform, described by WIRED as "the GitHub for kids." Kano software teaches 21st-century skills, like coding and design, through stories and games. Kano has created collaborative content and products with Star Wars, Harry Potter, Frozen, Minecraft, and others.
Kano has won multiple Red Dot, Cannes Gold Lion, and Innovation by Design Awards, first-ever two-year sequential TIME Best Invention Awards, and many more. In 2019, Fast Company magazine selected Kano as the second-most innovative company in consumer electronics worldwide - and the 24th most innovative overall. Most recently, Kano joined forces with Microsoft to create a powerful, transparent, affordable, and modular Windows computer – the Kano PC, designed specifically for 21st-century learning. Look inside its studio here: https://about.kano.me/.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
Kano Media Contact
Kano
press@kano.me
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
SEED Group Partners with ABAKA to Bring the World’s First AI-Powered Digital Saving and Retirement Platform to the UAE
Financial institutions in the UAE will now be able to integrate the AI-driven platform into their strategies to digitize customer experience and improve saving and retirement planning
Dubai, United Arab Emirates –21stJuly 2020 – SEED Group, a subsidiary company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced a strategic partnership with ABAKA, the global leader in digital saving and retirement enterprise SaaS solutions, that will allow United Arab Emirates (UAE) financial institutions to integrate ABAKA’s Artificial Financial Intelligence™ technology platform into their core business processes to digitize customer experience, and improve financial education,saving and retirement planning for its residents and citizens.
Considering the huge challenge that the saving and retirement sector faces to produce better outcomes for workers who constantly have to keep up with their savings when there are still limited financial options, ABAKA is the world’s first AI-driven platform that has been developed.
ABAKA streamlines its digital services through AI technology. ABAKA has built the economy applications and seamless data exchange platform enabling FIs to access customer data, build insights and intelligence through conversational AI and hyper-personalised behavioural nudges. It provides digital solutions covering retirement (accumulation, at-retirement and decumulation), banking (PFM, digital savings), wealth and advisory (goal-based investing, data aggregation, advisor lead generation tools and business process automation).
“We are honored to confirm our new strategic partnership with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to bring our AI-powered digital solutions to the UAE for the first time, “said Fahd Rachidy, founder and CEO of ABAKA. “The UAE is facing the same saving and retirement challenge as many countries around the world: consumers are not saving enough, most do not have a clear financial plan for later life and many cannot access financial advice. “SEED Group shares our vision to help engage more people in financial planning and enable everyone to have a financially secure future. We’re delighted to be working with them towards achieving this goal.”
The National Bonds Corporation's 2018 Savings Index reveals that more than eight out of 10 people in the UAE claim that they are not saving enough for themselves. With support from the UAE government for the development of initiatives for the "responsible and efficient" adoption of AI in the private sector, as evidenced by the UAE AI strategy, and the launch of the Think AI program in 2019, ABAKA is the leading answer to help everyone make more informed decisions with their finances.
“The utilization of artificial intelligence in the UAE is one thing, financial planning is another,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “More than 200 nationalities live in the UAE, but the majority still are almost clueless about planning their retirement. We are confident that through ABAKA’s lead in this regard, the numbers will improve over the next few years, and we are very excited about being part of this mission and helping everyone, citizens and residents, achieve their long-term financial objectives.”
Not so long ago, in December 2019, ABAKA raised $6.5M in Series A funding round from Thames Trust, Ace&Co, and Downing Ventures. To date, the London-based company has raised a total of $10 million in investments, one of the biggest and notable investments in the space of saving and retirement technology.
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About ABAKA
ABAKA is the global leader in digital saving and retirement enterprise SaaS solutions. Its mission is to make financial security a reality for everyone, starting with saving and retirement planning. ABAKA has created an AI-driven platform that gives the financial services industry the means to engage with their customers – Artificial Financial Intelligence™ – through conversational chatbots and intelligent personalized nudges.
For more information, visit www.abaka.me.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit http://www.seedgroup.com/.
ABAKA Media Contact:
Nick Seymour
Senior Account Manager
Rostrum
London
e: n.seymour@rostrum.agency
m: +44 (0)7551 129 500
Janine Savarese
New York
e: jsavlowe@savcopr.com
m: +908 461 5767
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
SEED Group Partners with VeeMed to Bring Advanced Telemedicine and Telehealth Solutions to the UAE
The partnership will aim to adopt a high-quality digital health service delivery system to improve patient care in the UAE
ROSEVILLE, CA and DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – July 15, 2020 – SEED Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced its strategic partnership with VeeMed Inc., a virtual healthcare technology and services company, specializing in advanced telemedicine and virtual healthcare services, to help the United Arab Emirates (UAE) make use of advanced telehealth solutions following the rise of patients seeking assistance through remote services for medical consultations, prescriptions, detection of virus symptoms and treatment of mental health problems.
As we enter a new era of digital transformation in healthcare caused by the great impact of COVID-19, both medical practitioners and government executives are expected to leverage digital telehealth offerings that will revolutionize medical science as we know it. In this case, VeeMed will focus on virtual clinical patient care services and advanced telemedicine technology in chronic care, nephrology, pulmonary medicine, neurology, and mental health, whilst SEED Group, through The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, will play a leading role in the introduction of these new tools, beginning with the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA) and later on with private healthcare entities.
“I’m very delighted to announce our partnership with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum,” said Ijaz Arif, president and co-founder of VeeMed. “I believe that businesses—working with the healthcare sector, communities, government and non-profits—can and must rise to meet the world’s current biggest healthcare challenge, COVID-19. In this regard, VeeMed is going to play a major role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This partnership will ensure smooth delivery of VeeMed products to provide the best-in-class healthcare to the millions of people in the MENA region.”
“I believe that this partnership is going to play a critical role in shaping the healthcare sector in the MENA region,” said Dr. Arshad Ali, CEO and co-founder of VeeMed. “VeeMed’s technology and services have the potential to disrupt the healthcare delivery to resolve many issues that the current ecosystem cannot potentially address. Telemedicine has become mainstream in the US and Europe, and now is the time to implement the same model in the MENA region to transform healthcare delivery, and for that, we are looking forward to working with the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum.”
Pressure on the universal health care structure has increased dramatically this year, but the UAE has taken the lead in the MENA region in fighting the spread of the disease effectively and strategically, as evidenced by a large number of recoveries over the last two months. In addition to the existing healthcare protocols laid down by the Government of Dubai as it opened up the city to all business and tourism visitors on July 7, managing the access of health providers to see and treat patients without physical interaction was of paramount importance.
The DHA in 2017 issued Administrative Decision No. 30 of 2017 to regulate the practice of telehealth services in the Emirate of Dubai and, in September 2019, announced the Telehealth Services Standards ('Standards') resulting from Dubai's Fifty-Year Charter, declared by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen its dedication to improving the quality and safety of healthcare services. This highlight the quality of medical facilities, emergency delivery system, and accessibility for 24/7 medical consultations with doctors, specialists, and consultants from around the world via online, which allows long-distance patients to be contacted and cared for.
“In a very small amount of time, what was once a strong interest becomes a must for all,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “We are therefore very excited to announce this partnership as a means of securing the foundations of a completely remote system between healthcare institutions, medical professionals and patients. Our review of VeeMed's systems with The Private Office shows very promising results in bridging these small gaps in telehealth and making the UAE a global leader in health innovation.”
VeeMed goes as far as Wuhan, China to provide exceptional specialized care. Both of its founders were recognized for innovation by then-President Barack Obama in 2017, giving way to the global rise of this modern technology, profound scientific expertise, and operational excellence.
About VeeMed Inc.
Based in Roseville, CA, VeeMed is a global telehealth company focused on virtual technology, physician services, and operations. Founded in 2016, VeeMed has the most advanced telemedicine solution available for acute care settings. For more information about VeeMed’s vision for the future of telemedicine, see https://veemed.com/.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the MENA region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit http://www.seedgroup.com/.
VeeMedMedia Contacts:
Aylin Zafar
+1 408-461-7764
aylin.zafar@veemed.com
Jennifer Spoerri
Gallagher PR
+1 415-577-0171
jennifer@gallagherpr.com
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
X0PA AI introduces its AI-Powered recruitment platform for companies, institutes of higher learning and governments in the UAE to enhance the recruitment and selection process.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 13 July 2020 - SEED Group, and Singapore-based X0PA AI today announced a strategic partnership, together with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum , to transform the traditional way of hiring in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and make way for X0PA’s AI-based recruitment platform, bringing together enterprises, institutes of higher learning, governments as well as job seekers and students. The partnership will also lead to X0PA AI’s incorporation in Dubai.
X0PA AI is an Artificial Intelligence Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that aims to save significant time and cost of hiring while achieving the highest level of objectivity by removing unconscious human bias from the hiring process, resulting in a highly capable and diverse workforce based on skills and qualifications. X0PA provides more than 35 powerful features on its recruitment platform, including sourcing, scoring and ranking candidates, interview management and scheduling, interview workflow automation, video interviewing and analytics and virtual career fairs. X0PA combines advanced algorithms, predictive analytics, natural language processing and robotic process automation to scale the recruiting process. The platform applies to users across industries and regions from large enterprises looking to hire the best talent to institutes of higher learning for internship placements or scholarship hiring.
X0PA AI CEO Nina Alag Suri comments:
“UAE has been forward thinking for many years by being amongst the first nations in the world to make digitalisation a priority. The digital agenda is part of its wider economic development and diversification of the economy. At X0PA, we are proud to announce our entry into this technologically advanced market and we really could not have asked for a better partner than SEED. We are very excited with our growth prospects in UAE”
Companies across sectors in the UAE are encouraged to engage in technological transformation, and the human resource sector is no exception. The Government of Dubai feels that it is important to embrace the use of AI in talent management and acquisition in order to maximize its full potential as laid out in its UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This is also in line with the broader purpose of the its Smart Dubai Initiative which calls for a move towards AI adoption across public services. In a statement released by the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid following the launch of the 10-year National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, he highlighted the goal of making the UAE the world's most prepared country for artificial intelligence.
Through a strong government network and connections of the SEED Group, X0PA will embark on targeting public entities in Dubai and work to ensure that each client’s specific needs are met, enhancing the hiring and selection process to ensure the best fit of talents to jobs in Dubai.
“The UAE government has been very clear and specific about its goals in line with advanced technology and the use of artificial intelligence, and we are very excited to have X0PA AI join this mission,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “X0PA AI’s platform will not only help in our government’s AI mission but also will gradually reduce time and cost spent in recruitment”.
About X0PA AI
X0PA AI is a strategic partner of Microsoft and the company has developed cloud-based tools and products to enhance the hiring and selection processes for government, academia and enterprises. X0PA was also recently recognized by IDC as one of the top AI-automation Innovators in 2019 for APAC.
For more information, visit www.x0pa.com.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
X0PA AI Media Contact:
Debra Liane Peter
+65 9856 7010
debra@x0pa.com
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 07 July 2020 - SEED Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum today announced its partnership with DeepDive Technology, an innovation-driven development provider that specializes in distributed ledger technology, identity management systems, artificial intelligence, digital business models and smart analytics. DeepDive Technology is the latest company to join SEED Group's portfolio of innovative companies after being selected by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to boost blockchain technology adoption in the UAE and help the city race to become the world's first blockchain city.
DeepDive Technology is a member of the DeepDive Group, a top-tier consortium that has been delivering successful high-end technology solutions to businesses for nearly three decades now. DeepDive Technology specializes in custom blockchain development, security, infrastructure, and cloud technology, all while leveraging technological disruption and innovation through its platform, ASTERI. This blockchain platform is based on an open API that boasts sidechain connectors, making it possible for a company not to think about the complexity of integration into current business processes. It also facilitates the democratization and development of smart contracts and lowers the barrier to blockchain adoption for government services, healthcare, supply chain management, smart cities, cybersecurity, and IoT deployments.
Misha Hanin, CEO and Co-Founder of DeepDive Technology said, “I believe that the UAE is the hub of innovation for the world; for a country that’s less than 50 years old, achieving more than nations with hundreds and thousands of years behind them, that’s a remarkable achievement. DeepDive Group understands the success of SEED Group is based on choosing the right partners that bring the greatest value to the community, which makes us incredibly grateful to have been selected. Because the UAE is the blockchain innovation capital, it’s important to have this application and integration of blockchain technology done right. Our 25-year history combines a track record of new technology deployment with legacy systems and enterprise connectivity. In partnership with SEED Group, we’re thrilled to bring value to the community together.”
The UAE continues to be at the forefront when it comes to adopting blockchain technologies to promote the creation of smart cities. As this partnership is crucial for the success of Dubai’s quest to be the world's first blockchain-powered city, SEED Group joins DeepDive in its mission.
“With that in mind, there was no question that a partnership with DeepDive Technology was essential to support our government entities and private companies in implementing emerging technologies and creating value-added blockchain networks. DeepDive Technology ticks all the boxes that this city needs to deliver a superior technological experience, and I am very excited that this partnership has taken place”, said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
As part of DeepDive's blockchain readiness framework, the company is also working closely with its clients to contextualize digital transformation by exploring benefits and challenges, identifying reality and hype, and co-innovating on use cases and applicability. They provide one or multi-day workshops tailored to the level of experience of the organization as a form of education and training that they consider to be very important in the acquisition of blockchain technology.
DeepDive Technology operates and assists business giants globally through its offices in Canada, Dubai, and the United States of America.
About DeepDive Technology
DeepDive Technology is a professional service firm focused on digital transformation in the enterprise. With offices in Canada, the United States, Germany, Ukraine, and Dubai, our team works with industry leaders to bring true business value through blockchain technology. For large companies, organizations & governments seeking deeper, more collaborative, more trust-worthy ways of doing better business with data, the ASTERI blockchain platform provides digital transformation leaders full control of any amounts of data, at any scale. Combining our 25-year history of new technology deployment with legacy systems & enterprise connectivity, the new digital era has arrived…and we’re ready for it!
For more information, visit www.deepdive.tech.
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
DeepDive Media Contact:
Luc Bohunicky
+1(855)33847687
info@deepdive.tech
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 02 July 2020 – The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and Nanofixit Ventures have entered into a 3-year partnership agreement through His Royal Highness company and strategic arm, SEED Group, to help fight the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by nanotechnology solutions as the country moves forward towards the 3rd quarter of the year.
Nanofixit began in Singapore in 2013 as a research and development company dedicated to the practical application of nanotechnology and moved to the Philippines in 2014 due to its strategic location for shipping and trade. It then became a pioneer in the field of screen protection for electronic surfaces and developed several products for phone and tablet screen protection against scratches. With its nanotechnology advances, Nanofixit launched a telephone screen insurance product “You Break We Fix” through Nanofixit Insurance LTD, a fully regulated insurance company that is fully covered by Lloyds of London. The success of its screen protection gave rise to a lifestyle series that includes protection for surfaces such as camera lenses, eyeglasses, visors, and more.
The amazing benefits of Nanotechnology, formulated as a solution, produced an antibacterial characteristic that the company capitalized on in the production of the world's first Antibacterial Gadget Wipe. Much attention was paid to the technology due to the use of the mechanical process rather than the chemical dehydration that completely wipes out bacteria and most viruses from any electronic handheld gadget. Unlike normal ethanol-based protections, which are highly flammable, Nanofixit is completely organic and therefore non-toxic and safe.
The CEO and founder of Nanofixit, Kristian Helgesen of Norwegian descent, saw an opportunity to develop products based on needs and demands with regard to current situations. His vision of deploying products that address the surface protection of electronic gadgets has shifted to the development of antibacterial and virus-removing defense lines that are particularly beneficial in many important ways during this time of the pandemic. He said, “in this time of global crisis, the only way to solve this puzzle is if we help each other and give back to the community which we love the most.” He has vowed to help and carry out non-stop research to further improve every Nanofixit product that would be deployed for the greater good of the many.
Through this partnership, Nanofixit Ventures will work hand-in-hand with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to help the UAE government combat this deadly disease as the country moves forward to the third quarter of the year. The Nanofixit Defense Line will be introduced into the territory of the UAE and the whole GCC under the guidance of SEED Group. This initiative is expected to deliver the best product solution through volume deployment, research and development, and strict compliance that will aid the already established safety protocols laid by the UAE government.
“We are very excited to work with Nanofixit and see the rapid progress in eliminating the virus in the UAE”, said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “What is even more important here is the innovative approach of its solution that addresses the root of the problem, that is, the things we use in our daily lives — and that is of the utmost importance in this time of the pandemic.”
Included in the line of Nanofixit Defense are the Nanofixit antibacterial gadget wipes, multipurpose wipes, and Mr. Nano Aerosol disinfectant sprays that will provide a one-stop fogging service to both commercial and residential premises to ensure that homes and businesses are protected for 30 days. The introduction of nanotechnology into sanitation protocols in the GCC will leave impacting benefits, as the formulation is now stronger, safer, and more effective, leaving a lasting impact on every application it serves.
About Nanofixit
Nanofixit Inc. is a company with worldwide distribution of an advanced and innovative liquid screen protector based on Nanotechnology. Nanofixit is working with some of the top Nanotechnology labs in the world developing several new and innovative products within the space of Surface Protection. We introduced our first retail product in 2015 – a first of its kind, solvent-free, and completely organic Liquid Screen Protector for cell phones and tablets. Today Nanofixit has a whole range of products with various benefits such as ultra scratch-resistant, anti-bacterial, anti-cell phone radiation, and water repellent, just to name a few.
For more information, visit www.nanofixit.com
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com
Nanofixit Media Contact:
Vladimir Pullarca
+63 917 804 2281
vlad@nanofixit.com
Zedrik Avecilla
+63 918 893 3745
zed@nanofixit.com
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 01 June 2020 – SEED Group, owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum ,today announced a strategic partnership agreement with Vue.ai, an end-to-end AI-enabled automation solution for the retail industry. Parent company Mad Street Den® has both teams and customers across the globe, and has been helping businesses grow and get operationally efficient, using its proprietary A.I. technology.
Vue.ai is A.I. purpose-built for the retail industry. The company helps retailers use A.I effectively across a variety of functions including merchandising, product digitization, marketing, eCommerce, customer experience and more, with a goal to help them grow multi-fold, while saving costs on inefficient manual processes. With Computer Vision at its core, the company uses A.I. to learn, enhance & automate functions eCommerce businesses, marketplaces, brands, physical stores and other retail formats.
Over the last few years, the emergence of A.I. has become fundamental in shaping the future of businesses across the world. It has been a catalyst for the growth of global markets and new economic sectors. More importantly, as multiple industries navigate the challenges that come with the Covid19 pandemic, digital maturity is not an option anymore, it’s imperative to the survival and growth of any retail business in the next decade. Vue.ai’s disruptive vision allows them to provide A.I. solutions for various retail segments including fashion, grocery, home, beauty and electronics, helping retailers adapt to the new normal, reduce inefficiencies and optimize their businesses for conversion and growth.
“We are delighted to partner with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group to expand Vue.ai’s presence into the Middle East. UAE has a forward-looking vision that embraces global trends and developments. They’re taking active measures to make A.I. a key element in the action plans of the future. We look forward to this partnership and are excited to work with retailers in the region”, said Anand Chandrasekaran, Founder & CTO.
“Vue.ai’s added value to our local economy is a major achievement for our retail industry, and we are very proud to have forged this partnership to make this happen. Dubai is fast becoming a smart city, and in no time will become a global leader in digital transformation. Merchants and consumers from all over the world are coming to Dubai to experience the future, and we see this partnership as an important digital solution to bring this experience together”, said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
About Vue.ai
Mad Street Den Inc. founded in 2016 by Ashwini Asokan and Anand Chandrasekaran, headquartered in California is a computer vision and artificial intelligence company building the A.I. architecture of the future. Its mission is to build models of generalizable intelligence on scale, that can be deployed through meaningful applications across industries to billions of people across the globe. Vue.ai is Mad Street Den’s retail-focused vertical that uses A.I. to help companies get more efficient and productive while helping grow revenue, with its end-to-end retail automation suite.
For more information, visit Vue.ai
About SEED Group
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit SEED Group
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Vue.ai Media Contact:
Akshara Subramanian
akshara@madstreeden.com
+91 98208 13726
The partnership promises the full adoption of an experienced 8topuz platform starting in Dubai, which is expected to lead to a massive 8topuz growth in the entire MENA region.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 17 th February 2020 - SEED Group, a company owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, and 8topuz, a fast-growing artificial intelligence and machine learning provider consisting of trading and algorithmic systems, have forged a new partnership to provide a solution for any investor/trader looking for an automated trading solution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This strategic partnership is expected to benefit from the booming artificial intelligence industry and innovative developments driven by the local UAE government with strong ambitions as seen through the Smart Dubai initiative and the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence.
Over the years, several fintech companies have sought to disrupt the forex market, but 8topuz has developed effective new tools by focusing on how Forex trading and artificial intelligence (AI) can be combined to minimize associated risks when trading various assets. The 8topuz, high-tech, AI-based forex trading algorithms provide real-time asset management and risk solutions that can be utilized by anyone.
“Our commitment to integrating the right blend of advanced technology with the human touch is key to the 8topuz ethos and our continued success.”
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, said “Without a doubt, the UAE is one of the hottest and most important markets for any FinTech company to have a business right now. This country embodies the mentality of continuous improvement and commitment to innovation, and there is nothing better than bringing in a company that shares the same spirit and vision. We are confident that this is a major step towards the global expansion of 8topuz, and we are thrilled to play a big role in this.”
8topuz boasts fifteen years of software development expertise. Its product was initially tailored to retail investors, but as they moved forward, they adapted to the market in two different scenarios, 8topuz understood that it could also be a very useful risk management tool for banks and investment funds and other institutional clients. With its ability to adapt to any market scenario, 8topuz now caters to institutional clients, hedge funds, retail investors and banks, so that it can be either B2B or B2C.
The official signing ceremony was held at The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum in Dubai on 5 February 2020. The addition of 8topuz to the SEED Group portfolio is in line with the Private Office's commitment to help deliver sustainable innovation from companies with unique products and solutions to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
8topuz was founded as a result of a deep understanding of the FX market and the director’s interest in automating trading using advanced technology and AI.
Their software and technology is designed to allow investors a simple and profitable way to tap into a
unique trading system developed to make the most out of well-known trading conditions that require a
high degree of automation to successfully manage associated risk factors, so with a touch of human
intervention the 8topuz AI software ensures that anomalies are dealt with swiftly allowing steady and
reliable growth in the short and long term.
For more information, visit www.8topuz.com.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies
representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and
goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional
connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with
multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the
MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping
them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by
Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the
region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
8topuz Media Contact:
Anthony Munns
anthony@8topuz.com
+44 203 695 3583
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 January 2019 – SEED Group, owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced a partnership with METRON that will lead to more efficient energy consumption and sustainability in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). METRON is a French company that builds an artificial intelligence network to promote the use of distributed energy systems in industries, reduce energy consumption efficiently, and improve the environmental footprint. The agreement will also provide METRON with the wide range of public and private sector networks from SEED Group that will help position it as a regional leader in energy efficiency.
METRON has a unique platform from artificial intelligence based on ontology and data science. The combination of these two pillars helps to give real insights into the factory on a daily basis by having all the information from machines brought to its platform to provide insights to the customers, operators, and energy managers that help them make decisions. The company focuses primarily on those industries that use energy as raw material, such as iron and steel, food and beverage, mining and cement companies.
Vincent Sciandra, CEO and Co-founder of METRON, said “The UAE has always been a laboratory for innovation. SEED Group’s knowledge of the market and our technology can be a game changer in the region. More than that, we are committed to being sustainable, which we believe this region is looking to maximize. We have chosen SEED Group because of their knowledge of the market and their ability to deploy their sales force to help us reach new contracts in the region and to be recognized as a leader in this kind of technology in the coming years.”
In 2017, the UAE launched ‘Energy Strategy 2050’, which is considered the country's first unified energy strategy based on supply and demand and also aims to increase the consumption efficiency of individuals and businesses by 40%. By deploying this METRON technology in Dubai, thousands of organizations are expected to be transformed and results will be seen dramatically. This serves as a major step forward for METRON as it puts the concept of energy innovation off the page and turns it into a fundamental action, making the smart city of Dubai a more prosperous nation.
“METRON not only left a good first impression on us. We knew from the first meeting we wanted to partner with them," said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. "The deep knowledge of energy management that they possess and their expertise in execution will serve Dubai well both today and in the future. Coupled with their vision of being competitive in a country that is actively pursuing sustainable development initiatives, METRON is truly ready to lead the way.”
METRON has a proven track record having developed and supported hundreds of industrial sites across the world since its foundation in 2013. To date, METRON has six subsidiaries other than the UAE; it has offices operating in France, Italy, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore. The company has recently been awarded the 2020 Global Cleantech 100, which is the 11th edition of the prestigious annual guide to leading companies and trends in sustainable innovation, and has signed a master-agreement with the Danone Food & Beverage group company to deploy its platform technology in their factories worldwide.
Founded in 2013, METRON has developed an energy intelligence platform for industrial
factories. By harnessing multiple sources of data generated by industrial systems, METRON
Energy Virtual Assistant leverages the latest machine learning capabilities and dedicated
knowledge bases to proactively identify energy savings opportunities, connect to
decentralized energy resources and turn energy into a profit center. More than 100 experts,
data scientists and energy engineers, work in Europe, Latin America, the Middle-East and Asia
helping industrial clients in all sectors to maximize value from their energy data and support
them with the implementation of energy efficiency optimizations.
For more information, visit www.metronlab.com.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global
companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled
their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through
the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is
to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate
their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been
a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target
customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh
Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities
in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
METRON Media Contact:
Anne-Laure Daniel
anne-laure.daniel@metronlab.com
+33 6 70 65 06 36
PR Agency - Tilder
Alexandre Fabre
Port : (+33) 6 24 91 41 15
a.fabre@tilder.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 09 January 2019 – SEED Group, owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Cloudia, a Finnish global provider of digital procurement solutions offering a complete suite of Source-to-Pay services. This partnership will offer Cloudia the right boost to expand and penetrate its key markets in the UAE, particularly large regional organizations as well as public sector organizations where it has a lot of strings in the past.
SEED group has identified the need in existing procurement functions for smart, practical and efficient solutions to bring benefits from best practices in digitalized procurement. Cloudia, which has been in operation for about a year in the UAE, has been identified as the company that is perfectly suited to bring into the market innovative solutions that are gaining interest by shortening and enhancing the procurement cycle.
“With the swift operations it brings, Cloudia has impressed us. They boast ease of use and unique user experience of their solutions which is critical to winning over the hearts of decision-makers in the Middle East,” says Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “It was also very important for us, among many others, to select a company that has proven track record of delivering on its commitments in every aspect of one’s business, which Cloudia possesses through its proven ability to provide complete transparency and expertise in order to respond to the challenges of today's digital information age and to make simple and effective use of that amount of data.”
Cloudia has a long history of working with governments, providing them with a strong foundation for national expansion. Cloudia's Global CEO, Are Saarinen, said the Middle East market is the key market for Cloudia and the main focus for the company's global expansion.
“We are excited about this partnership and really looking forward to jointly help customers in UAE to get more value from their procurement processes. There has been a lot of positive changes in the procurement industry in the region where organizations are seriously looking to move from manual procurement processes to fully digitalized solutions. Cloudia has an easy-to-use, digitally advanced platform that can bring real bottom line value, efficiency, and transparency matching the vision of the leaders of the country,” says Joonas Jantunen, CEO of Cloudia Middle East and Africa. “We see this partnership with SEED Group as a huge opportunity to help bring these positive changes to the UAE market and value the drive and passion the team under Mr. Al Gurg’s leadership has brought onto the table already.”
The official signing ceremony took place at the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum Dubai's office on December 16, 2019.
Cloudia is a global provider of complete suite of Source-to-Pay services. Its comprehensive
product portfolio includes data security certified and easy-to-use solutions for strategic and
operational aspects of procurement, including eSourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Purchasing and Payments. Cloudia’s digital marketplace for suppliers and
buyers has an annual procurement volume exceeding USD 22 billion, and the company has
seen a consistent growth of +40% for the past 5 years. Founded in Finland in 2008, Cloudia
currently operates in Finland and the UAE.
For more information, visit www.cloudia.com/for-media.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global
companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their
business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the
support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to
create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate
their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been
a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target
customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh
Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities
in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
Cloudia Media Contact
Anne Riihimäki
anne.riihimaki@cloudia.com
+358 40 758 7002
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 November 2019 – SEED Group, owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announces a partnership agreement with AntWorks TM , a company headquartered in Singapore that integrates fractal science-powered artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent automation solutions. SEED Group selected AntWorks as its key partner to contribute to the AI agenda for the region held by the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence.
AntWorks developed the world's first and only Integrated Automation Platform (IAP), ANTstein TM SQUARE, that is designed by using fractal-based algorithms and applying data ingestion to recognize and understand all types of data; including structured, unstructured, handwritten and inferred images. It boasts to simplify complex processes by integrating machine learning, natural language processing, and natural language comprehension with a cognitive machine reading element.
ANTstein SQUARE promises to address the business challenge of scaling RPA and will help dispensaries and AntWorks to collect business intelligence on end-customers in accordance with privacy laws. SEED Group's CEO, Hisham Al Gurg, exclaimed that AntWorks is poised to become a leader in the MENA region's AI sector, recognizing and resolving challenges and roadblocks affecting AI adoption.
“We are excited to partner with AntWorks on this venture. This partnership adds another strong link to our overall portfolio,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “AntWorks is taking important steps to become an innovator in the field of AI and automation, with years of practical experience with leading companies across the globe. This partnership with AntWorks represents our strong commitment to helping achieve the 2031 Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the UAE.”
In partnering up with SEED Group, AntWorks intends to expand throughout the MENA region with an initial goal of penetrating the banking financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, and retail industries in Dubai.
“We are deeply honored to partner with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group expanding AntWorks’ reach into the Middle East,” said Asheesh Mehra, AntWorks Co- Founder and Group CEO. “This is a market that thrives on innovation and has taken some of the most ambitious steps in the world in adopting the use of AI across government and business as they seek to create new economic, social, and educational opportunities for citizens. We look forward to a powerful and productive relationship that will make straight-through processing a reality across the GCC.”
The official signing ceremony took place at the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum Dubai's office on October 31, 2019. Following the agreement, AntWorks will have a 10-member group in Dubai prepared to go after the region.
AntWorks™ is a global artificial intelligence and intelligent automation company, creating new possibilities with data through digitization, automation and enterprise intelligence. As the world's first and only Integrated Automation Platform (IAP) powered by fractal science principles and pattern recognition that understands every data type, ANTstein™ SQUARE digitizes every piece of information for a diverse range of industries. Visit www.ant.works to empower your enterprise by automating complex business processes end-to-end.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria. For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
AntWorks Media Contact
Jaslin Huang
Jaslin.Huang@ant.works
+65 3127 0000
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
ClinicAll International Corporation is very excited to announce the strategic partnership with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group.
On 8th October 2019, an official signing ceremony event was held, where Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and the SEED Group, and ClinicAll officially concluded the cooperation. ClinicAll was represented by Hermann Kamp, CEO of ClinicAll International Corporation.
Dubai and the UAE are committed to the introduction of state-of-the-art digital healthcare solutions in an effort to offer its people the best medical services possible. Thus, it is a great honor for ClinicAll to enter this important partnership with the target to establish a sustainable market presence in the UAE as well as, in a second step, the whole GCC region.
SEED Group was founded in 2000 and is a diversified company operating in industries including technology, healthcare, tourism & hospitality, and real estate. The goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the GCC. SEED Group has formed strategic partnerships with major global companies in various sectors over the past 16 years already. These partnerships help to propel their business interests and goals in the MENA region through the support and strong base of regional connections that the SEED Group can provide.
ClinicAll International Corporation, based in New York, and ClinicAll Middle East, located in Dubai, are dedicated to the integration of digital services at the point of care – the patient’s bedside – to the benefit of patients and hospital staff and to build up long-term, sustainable partnerships with hospital operators in the GCC region. ClinicAll provides a software platform for hospitals that integrates several clinic-specific functionalities, as well as an app for iOS and Android devices.
Amongst several other international applications, ClinicAll healthcare infotainment systems are already operational in the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the first hospital in the GCC region that was equipped with ClinicAll systems in 2016. Together with the hospital operator, ClinicAll has customized its software platform and developed a hospital-specific user interface, incorporating a total of 24 digital medical functionalities and services that help to improve treatment quality and patient wellbeing. This project showcases the great potential that ClinicAll software solutions offer for the healthcare sector.
ClinicAll Media Contact
Hermann Kamp, New York
info@clinicall-international.com
+1-(646)-673-7424
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 1, 2019
DiamondBack (DBK), the creator of the world’s first diamond-backed stablecoin, today announced its strategic partnership with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to lead a global opportunity and expand the reach of the DBK Coin to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. DiamondBack’s MENA headquarters will be based in Dubai and headed by DiamondBack CEO William Eng.
“We are tremendously excited about our partnership with the SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum,” said William Eng, CEO of DiamondBack Group. “With Dubai being the Gateway to the Middle East and their commitment to the advancement of the blockchain and cryptocurrency, the DiamondBack stablecoin/stablecurrency is well-positioned to deliver a diamond-backed asset coin founded on the principle of ‘sound crypto’.”
DiamondBack’s DBK Coin was introduced conceptually earlier this year, owing to its Trust Model a natural diamond-backed stablecoin, has gained global attention. The DBK Coin enables owners to remove country boundaries, connect global payment solutions and deliver an ecosystem to address the current problems of traditional financial structures, which will also serve as a ‘transactability bridge’ between traditional blockchain-based payments and future systems. The backbone of the DBK Coin is the Trust Model: Certified GIA investment-grade diamonds, Insured by Lloyds of London, Secured by Brinks, in Trust with Winchester Global Trust-Bermuda and Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Building upon a press release involving AlphaPoint’s worldwide digital asset exchange platforms: AlphaPoint with DiamondBack, DiamondBack is thrilled to announce a partnership with SEED Group.
SEED Group/The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum will commence work and take the lead in pursuing a planned global initiative where a MENA-focused summit of countries will utilize ‘sound crypto’ that will be universally accepted and globally independent.
“We are pleased to partner with DiamondBack as we look forward to meeting the significant market demand for a stablecoin,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. “With Dubai already being a global hub, our aim at The Private Office is to take every step with DiamondBack, build the correct foundations, realize the legalization of the coin and promote it as it expands in the region and as its demands develop and become more complex. I believe this will enable them to focus on their mission and make a greater impact. We are confident that this partnership generates an outstanding opportunity to introduce a global economy the collective advantages of blockchain and digital currency.”
In addition to the DBK Coin, the DiamondBack ecosystem also involves DiamondEx – DiamondBack Payment Platform with DiamondExpress Debit Card, a financial software that provides easy and flexible loading and withdrawal options for customers around the world, such as localized bank transfers, global bank wires, credit/debit cards, prepaid cards, gift cards, etc.
DiamondBack Group, through its subsidiaries, the DiamondEx Financial Services Platform offers a complete digital transaction solution. The DiamondBack (DBK) Coin is a diamond-backed digital asset, stablecoin/stablecurrency, founded on the principle of ‘sound crypto’. The DBK Coin is supported by its Trust Model with the necessary assurances for a safe stablecoin: value of the underlying diamonds, benchmarked 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar. DiamondBack’s strength lies in its ability to bridge the gap between digital and fiat currency using 100% certified, insured, secured, trusted and audited diamonds that are registered on the blockchain, adding real-world value for its digital tokens. DiamondBack’s “Trust Model” includes certification by GIA, insurance by Lloyds of London, secured storage by Brinks, in trust by Winchester Global Trust – Bermuda and assurance/audit services by PwC. DiamondEx is a proprietary financial services solution platform that opens a pathway for people to find safety in a store of value, stability in their means of exchange, and a platform for transactability for “Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday”.
For more information, visit www.diamondback.io.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
INGEO Media Contact
Ingrid Bertling
info@diamondback.io
+1-833-DBK-COIN
(833-325-2646)
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 21, 2019
INGEO, a company that focuses and offers full-fledged solutions to issues surrounding solid and liquid waste management, today announced its strategic partnership with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to establish a commercial base in Dubai to address the increasing problem of water stress and reduce the region’s threat from a water crisis. INGEO’s MENA headquarters will be based in Dubai and headed by INGEO CEO Rajneesh Mehra.
Tracing back to INGEO’s first mission to conserve water primarily, INGEO has taken numerous projects on conservation as well as initiatives on remediating millions of liters of sewage on an hourly basis in India. Through the years, INGEO has realized that more than the conservation and remediation of water, reusing water could be the best possible resource today. Along with the right knowledge base, technology paradigm, INGEO has evolved and become a one-stop solution to recycle water for any form of commercial and industrial processes. Its solutions are distinguished by important factors such as markedly reduced land utilization, lower overall cost, and far quicker service delivery, apart from huge savings in energy consumption.
“Along with HH Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmad Al Maktoum, INGEO aims to provide one of the most essential resources for human survival – the water – by remediating municipal/ industrial wastewater and in the process saving 85% energy, 90% execution time, 85% land compared to any other conventional method”, said Rajneesh Mehra, CEO of INGEO.
As of 2019, according to a new World Resources Institute (WRI) survey, a total of 17 countries are experiencing “Extremely High” water pressure. Of these 17 countries, twelve are in the Middle East and North Africa, one of which is the UAE which falls in the 10th position. The availability of safe water becomes a major concern with the rapidly increasing population, urbanization, consumption patterns, and rapid land-use changes of the UAE. The study also indicates, however, that about 82 percent of wastewater in the area is not being reused; harnessing this asset will create a new source of clean water.
These facts prompted INGEO to come to Dubai to implement its water conservation, wastewater reuse and recycling strategies in line with the 2036 UAE Water Security Strategy and the vision of the UAE to achieve prosperity and sustainability.
“Given the rapid growth of the UAE economy and its high technology orientation to date, the UAE does not neglect the need to ensure our citizens have safe access to water. Many people are unaware of this region’s water stress problem. But if we don’t act on the problem, we know what that would mean, said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “With INGEO operating on the ground, we are confident this will demonstrate our commitment to the region and share our vision of increasing participation in delivering programs and building strategies for fostering growth and sustainability.”
Rajneesh Mehra reiterated that, in addition to the unique and different model of INGEO, their commitment to humanity as a whole is what matters to them. Not only do they provide the industry with water, but they also serve humanity’s larger cause.
INGEO, with a tagline of “Solutions Delivered” is indeed an engine created to deliver the solutions to problems hitherto unsolved or being solved at uneconomical costs bringing value for every penny spent, every minute invested, every hope generated. INGEO delivers solutions in:
Treatment of Sewage / Industrial Water and using Geosynthetic dewatering tube
Solid Waste Management with no landfills promising perpetual sustainability
Creating commercially viable businesses by generating biogas from food and other biodegradable wastes
For more information, visit www.ingeo.in.
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com.
INGEO Media Contact
Manu Bansal
m.bansal@ingeo.in
+91 98185 52444,
+971 58 589 0593
SEED Group Media Contact
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
HONG KONG, 21 October 2019 - Liquefy will be the technology provider for a consortium of Gulf families on a real estate digital securities project, with US$1 billion worth of real estate assets in the pipeline. The initiative will begin with the digitization of a landmark property: a luxury hotel, valued at US$600 million, situated in London’s affluent Mayfair district.
Liquefy is a technology platform specializing in blockchain applications that enable the issuance of digital securities backed by illiquid assets such as real estate property. The first asset Liquefy will digitize in this deal is an award-winning London hotel, housed in a redeveloped historic building that offers stunning views of Hyde Park and Mayfair. Digitization will leverage the secure and immutable qualities of blockchain technology to enable the digital recording and transfer of economic interests in the property. Utilising blockchain technology, future change of control and sales of the London hotel would be faster and more secure.
“We are excited to be working on this fantastic opportunity with top families from the Gulf, and beginning with a Mayfair property of such high quality,” said Adrian Lai, CEO of Liquefy. “As blockchain technology progresses we’re seeing accelerating interest in digital securities from the real estate sector. The deal sizes and pipeline has grown exponentially over the past year. We’re certain that there’s huge potential for technology to enable new business models in the real estate ecosystem that lower operational costs and increase liquidity.”
Earlier this year, Liquefy announced a partnership with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group to propel Dubai as a global leader in FinTech. The partnership allows Liquefy to operate in Dubai under The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, engage in discussions with Dubai, UAE government and DFSA on digital securities regulations, and collaborate with the private sector on digital securities projects.
Liquefy has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong real estate corporation Stan Group to jointly explore the business opportunities of real estate digital securities, with a mutual goal of developing a real estate exchange that allows Hong Kong individuals to gain access to a diverse range of digitized properties.
Apart from real estate assets, Liquefy’s enterprise-ready platform allows institutions and investors to both digitize their alternative assets such as sports teams and rare collectibles. Liquefy’s online platform provides the tools for digital securities issuance, with a comprehensive compliance protocol for over 50 jurisdictions. Working with the consortium of Gulf families, Liquefy will continue to drive development in blockchain solutions towards a new era of digital securities.
Media Contact
Oscar Yeung
(852) 9775-9984
oscar@liquefy.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19 August 2019
SEED Group, a diversified group of companies owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced a new strategic partnership with OwlTing, a Taiwan technology company founded in 2010, focusing on e-commerce and blockchain solutions dedicated for global travel services, hospitality, food security, agriculture, aviation and more. The partnership will combine OwlTing's expertise in blockchain technology and innovation with SEED Group's interest in driving the blockchain adoption as a key to secure operations and in conjunction with the government's vision for the city to be fully-powered by blockchain by 2021. The official signing ceremony was held on 23 July 2019 in Dubai at the headquarters office of SEED Group.
OwlTing Group is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and is operating globally through its branch offices in the USA, Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. It also introduced OwlNest, the world's first blockchain hotel management service, and launched the world's first food provenance scheme based on Ethereum, OwlChain, which has been mainly used by a million consumers to date. OwlTing CEO Darren Wang said they've brought blockchain technology into the traditional hospitality industry and are extending blockchain technology into aviation and other industries right now, believing that every sector in the globe will use blockchain technology in the next 10 years.
Dubai has been a top choice for OwlTing to expand its business as they see the city's commitment to remain an innovation hub by increasing the existence of start-ups and innovative and scale-up businesses. Under the agreement, SEED Group will provide OwlTing with the necessary support to promote its platform and innovative solutions to enterprise companies and targeted customers across the UAE, and with a strong focus on the aviation and hospitality sector, delivering new value to its markets.
“This is an opportunity for OwlTing to dedicate and adopt blockchain technology for aviation and hospitality industry to the Middle East and North Africa regions starting from 2020 Dubai World Expo, and contribute a part to the government plan of the UAE to build a fully-powered blockchain city in 2021," said Darren Wang, founder and CEO of OwlTing Group. “Blockchain technology is regarded as the fourth Industrial Revolution, and we truly believe that blockchain technology will affect every aspect of human life within the next decade. It will bring revolutionary changes and huge progress to all industries.”
“Innovations are among the top priorities of the government and this partnership aligns directly with the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021, helping to reinforce the place of the country as a major player in the implementation of blockchain technology," said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. "We are beyond excited to explore new technological frontiers with OwlTing and apply new business applications amongst companies and we are confident that this will propel a very good impact.”
OwlTing is set to start operating in Dubai, with SEED Group mainly supporting them as they begin and scale their company, engaging with the government and private industries, as well as exploring possibilities on a large scale.
OwlTing was founded in 2010 with its headquarter in Taiwan and has international offices in the United States, Japan and Malaysia and Thailand. This year, OwlTing launched OwlTing Blockchain Services（OBS）targeting solutions in logistics, healthcare, hospitality, aviation, agriculture, manufacturing and more . In 2018, the company received over 10 million US Dollar investment from SBI Group in Japan. It is one of Asia's fastest growing blockchain technology companies. The founder and CEO of OwlTing Group, Darren Wang, was invited to represent Taiwan in 2019 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference as the only non-governmental speaker. Darren Wang was also selected by LATTICE80 as the top 100 influential Blockchain leaders of 2019 in the global blockchain community.
For more information, visit www.owlting.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com
OwlTing Media Contact
Joanna Wang
joanna_wang@owlting.com
+886 27727 6538 Ext.502
+886 934 293 292
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 07 August 2019
Liquefy is excited to announce its partnership with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group. This partnership aims to propel Dubai as a global leader in FinTech and catalyze the growth of the security token industry by working with Liquefy.
On 29th July 2019, Hisham Al Gurg, the CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, finalized the partnership with Liquefy during an official signing ceremony event held at their headquarters in Dubai. Adrian Lai, CEO at Liquefy, and Oscar Yeung, COO at Liquefy, represented Liquefy at the signing ceremony.
Dubai is committed to becoming a global leader in financial and digital innovation by adopting blockchain technology. The Smart Dubai Initiative will help Dubai achieve the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum by making Dubai the first city to be fully powered by Blockchain by 2020. Digitalization of assets and securities through tokenization is an emerging trend that is revolutionizing financial services. Liquefy believes Dubai is the ideal place to build a security token ecosystem given the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DFSA) support towards innovative business models, products and services.
The partnership allows Liquefy to operate in Dubai under The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and engage discussions with Dubai, UAE government and DFSA on regulations of security token and to collaborate with the private sector on tokenization. Liquefy will provide security token technology and consulting to Dubai which will enable Dubai’s digital city transformation and allow trusted and efficient transfer of securities.
“We see our partnership with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum as an incredible opportunity for integrating Liquefy’s expertise in asset tokenization with Dubai’s vision to become a digital city. Liquefy is confident that this partnership will drive Dubai’s progress towards becoming a fully blockchain-powered city and initiate a paradigm shift in its real estate sector through asset tokenization,” said Adrian Lai, CEO of Liquefy.
“As market leaders, it’s always been our primary interest to partner with a company that delivers the industry-leading technology that this city expects and deserves,” said Hisham Al Gurg. “We are taking a significant step towards that ultimate objective here in Dubai by formalizing our partnership with Liquefy. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration that will effectively address some real issues in the current financial ecosystem efficiently and eventually make Dubai the world leader in innovative technology.”
Liquefy provides tokenization and compliance solutions to the world’s most reputable companies, focusing on real-estate tokenization in Asia. With our depth of expertise in Asia’s security token market, clients look at us as a trusted guide and partner when they undertake projects in the blockchain space.
In addition to security token issuance, Liquefy has developed a comprehensive compliance protocol that includes over 50 jurisdictions. As the leading STO-focused firm in Hong Kong that offers a wide range of services in the tokenization industry, Liquefy is the perfect partner for both large enterprises and rising SMEs in Asia.
For more information about Liquefy, please visit www.liquefy.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com
Liquefy Media Contact:
Oscar Yeung
oscar@liquefy.com
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 05 August 2019
SEED Group today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the AERGO Foundation and Blocko Inc., a leading enterprise blockchain platform provider to provide local government and large companies with secure, scalable and high-performance solutions built around blockchain. UAE Vision 2021 directly aims to achieve social and economic development across the region and requires a shift to a diversified and knowledge-based economy. The agreement aims to address the most demanding and complex problems for organisations that aim to become part of this advanced digital ecosystem centred in Dubai but extending beyond The Middle East.
Following five years of successful large scale industrial in-production deployments with some of the largest companies in the world and with over 25million active user in firms such as Samsung and Hyundai, the AERGO Foundation and its strategic partner Blocko are bringing their technology platform, IT integration and execution know-how to Dubai. The prime objective is to help make the digitization programs of UAE Vision 2021 and Saudi Vision 2030 a reality. Many blockchain technologies today are either still in the proof-of-concept phase, are too complex to use, or do not have the capabilities to provide the performance and scale needed to secure millions of devices and users. An architecture is needed that can support multi-level business ecosystems and all-digital supply chains. AERGO, perhaps the world’s leading open source hybrid blockchain platform, aims to address these needs by working with SEED Group.
“As the UAE and Middle East region start to build more advanced blockchain solutions for government services and our digital economies, we constantly get asked to identify innovative companies that can operate at the highest levels of security and scale. We are thrilled to be partnering with both the AERGO Foundation and Blocko. They have proven they can deliver and will now help the region to make its digital promise a reality for its citizens and businesses,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group.
Won-Beom Kim, CEO and founder of Blocko that is backed by Samsung Ventures, said “it is both an honour and huge responsibility to be trusted and empowered through our partnership with SEED to take initiatives such as Smart Dubai and the Dubai Future Foundation to the next level of realization. Our advanced blockchain R&D team are ready for the challenge and we will immediately deploy a specialist team in Dubai to make this happen. Furthermore, and through our academic research partners, some of the most advanced identity solutions, blockchain consensus algorithms and energy efficient cryptography will be made available to organisations that need to move beyond proof of concept experimentation to large scale highly secure deployments”.
“Proven technologies, developer friendly capabilities, an open architecture - and a willingness to provide knowledge transfer by working with local partners - are core principles of the AERGO Foundation. As blockchain usage grows, solutions will be required to address very complex needs such as quantum-resistant and low energy blockchains. Securing digital assets, citizen identities and billions of IoT devices with distributed ledger technologies will also be needed. AERGO Foundation and its partners will bring these bleeding edge innovations to The UAE via our exciting collaboration with the SEED Group” said Phil Zamani, CEO and founder of AERGO.
The partnership is about impact with organisations ready to embrace blockchain.
Blocko helps governments and large enterprises to design, deploy and manage high performance and secure solutions and services built around an advanced hybrid blockchain platform. Recognised as one of the world’s most experienced companies in this space, having already helped many organisations to deploy production systems on blockchain, it develops and supports Aergo, an enterprise-ready blockchain operating platform that leverages and extends both public and private blockchains via best-of-breed cloud computing. Aergo's flexible and familiar architecture allows organisations to build and deploy practical decentralized applications and enterprise-IT solutions on an industry leading high-performance hybrid blockchain architecture that can be deployed on a full-stack (and low-cost) serverless computing platform.
For more information, visit www.blocko.io and www.aergo.io
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com and www.the-private-office.com
Blocko Inc. Media Contact:
Obaid Khan
obaid.khan@blocko.io
+82 31 8016 6253
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22 July 2019
SEED Group today announced a strategic partnership with Blis, the global leader in real-world intelligence. Initiated by SEED Group, under The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, the collaboration will provide businesses in the UAE with key insights into consumer behavior.
Blis specializes in understanding real, human behavior and together with SEED Group will work to help businesses in the UAE gain better insight into their customers and improve the transparency and accuracy of location data in the country.
Blis was founded 15 years ago and evolved from a media-centric organization to a full-service location data, analytics and attribution company that focuses on real-world intelligence. The growth of mobile location technology across the media and technology industry in the UAE paved the way for Blis to enter the MENA market and provide a world-class service to local agencies and brands. For more than five years, Blis has retained its vision of providing transparent, accurate and scalable data and measurable results to businesses in the UAE.
“Working with SEED Group is a fantastic opportunity to create greater understanding for brands and business in the UAE to better understand their consumers. At a time when transparency is at the front of people’s minds, we’re excited to bring a level of provenance and accuracy to the data that brands use to create meaningful engagement and generate business results,” said Puja Pannum, Managing Director, MENA, Blis.
“We are very excited to start this journey in partnership with Blis. Many UAE businesses struggle to know their clients, making it difficult to target the right from the wrong ones. But we will see a drastic enhancement in consumer engagement and the distribution of measurable revenues with the unique strong instrument that Blis provides,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
In the upcoming EXPO 2020, Blis has reaffirmed its dedication to provide brands and organizations with real-world intelligence. With roughly 25 million tourists attending the event Blis’ Smart Platform will provide key insights about how attendees interact with the space. Based on research location targeting shows a 47% uplift in the likelihood of store visits. By understanding the journey of consumers, businesses that invest in geolocation technology will succeed.
Blis is the global leader in real-world intelligence. We specialize in understanding real, human behavior by analyzing vast quantities of mobile location data. This gives businesses a uniquely powerful tool: the truth about what people actually do, to improve consumer engagement and deliver measurable sales uplift.
Our Smart Platform provides unmatched transparency, accuracy, and scale through three proprietary technologies: SmartPin, Smart Scale and Smart Places. This enables more effective planning, activation, and measurement for marketers and business decision makers alike, fueling the next generation of insight-driven marketing.
With 31 offices across five continents, Blis works with the world’s largest and most customerdriven companies across all verticals including Unilever, Samsung, McDonald's, HSBC, Mercedes Benz, and Peugeot, as well as every major media agency to reach over a billion mobile devices a year.
For more information, visit www.blis.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com
BLIS Media Contact:
Marian Brannelly
marian.brannelly@blis.com
+447506272642
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 July 2019
SEED Group, under The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Fantom Foundation, a DAG-based smart contract platform to address the issue of scalability and confirmation time of the existing blockchain technology. The partnership was announced as part of the arrangement to accelerate the city of Dubai's vision of being a smart city fully driven by blockchain technology.
Following Fantom Foundation's successful trip to Dubai in April and further discussions with the Sydney-based Fantom Innovation Lab, led by Ashton Hettiarachi, David Freuden and Technical Advisor Andre Cronje, SEED Group took a step forward by discussing potential collaborations after seeing the opportunities for greater innovation outcomes brought about by the unique blockchain technology product and services offered by Fantom Foundation. This will then contribute to the realization of Smart Dubai's initiatives, also taking into account the strong link that Fantom has established with Smart Dubai, Dubai Blockchain Center, and the Dubai Future Foundation following its participation in the 2019 Austrade Blockchain Trade Mission. UAE unveiled its “Smart Dubai” initiative, which aims to make the metropolis a world leader by becoming the “first city fully powered by blockchain by 2021.” This massive undertaking involves embracing the technology for as many government services as possible.
“We are super excited to partner up with The Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to bring innovation and build solutions for Dubai to create new economic opportunities and deliver better user experience for UAE citizens.” Ashton Hettiarachi, Head of Innovation Lab, Fantom Foundation.
Dubai is a very diverse city with an economy that is immensely growing, and for the extensive implementation of blockchain, moving products and services should be parallel and represent the nation's variety of domestic and global objectives and needs. SEED Group and Fantom Foundation have therefore committed to working together to enhance ability and services locally, nationally and regionally. This arrangement will see Fantom Foundation working through the Smart Dubai Initiatives with various government and private sectors, providing its knowledge on blockchain technology services, and engaging at the national level, with priority on the government.
“This day marks the beginning of a new partnership that lays the groundwork for integrating Fantom Foundation’s technology and expertise into the vision of Dubai to become a blockchain city. Given their extensive experience in technology R&D and working with partners, we look forward to seeing how this will significantly benefit the Smart Dubai initiative strategy,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
The partnership also indicates the establishment of the operational presence of the Fantom Foundation in Dubai.
Fantom is a DAG blockchain with a modulated tech stack solution with aBFT consensus enabling fast, immutable and secure consensus. This makes Fantom Protocol ideal for highly complex applications requiring high throughput such as data sharing, Machine-to-Machine transactions and smart cities, such as public utilities, government services, traffic management, telecommunications, healthcare, education, resource management and environmental management.
For more information, visit www.fantom.foundation
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit www.seedgroup.com and www.the-private-office.com
Fantom Foundation Contact:
Ashton Hettiarachi
ashton@fantom.foundation
SEED Group Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
SEED Group announced today that it has partnered with Patikle, a bio-analysis, and bio-security company renowned for developing the world’s first bio-signal data-based blockchain platform - the SinEo platform. The partnership seeks to introduce the platform in the UAE and provide a prosperous living environment for future generations by improving the quality of life based on mental culture.
Patikle is an R&D company that focuses primarily on human identification technology, and of which uniqueness lies on its passive infrared sensor that detects human identity through the bloodstream using only lights. After attending the Future Blockchain Summit back in April 2019, Taeyup Kim, CEO and founder of Patikle, realized the thriving blockchain market across various industries within the UAE and believed that its platform was in a position to implement the three essential factors concerning blockchain – decentralization, consensus, and scalability - that will bring about the promising future of Dubai as a smart city. Its partnership with SEED group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum will aid in taking its action moving forward in the next two to three years.
“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to partner with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group to form Patikle UAE. Patikle Inc., and SEED Group will work together through Patikle UAE to deliver innovative and effective products to support Dubai in becoming a blockchain city and realizing the UAE Vision 2021. Beginning with products in the fields of E-sports, health, and entertainment sectors, we will expand into other areas including personal health care, personal security, and agriculture”, said Taeyup Kim.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and Sheik Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum's Private Office, issued a statement highlighting the fact that more than 50 global companies are already using Patikle's blockchain platform to actively promote the scheme. He also believes that the partnership will help boost the expansion of technology advancement in the UAE, especially as well as for companies in various industries who may want to utilize blockchain in the future.
“We are always excited to partner with companies that create world’s first, and Patikle stands out by using blockchain cases and translating these ideas into impactful platforms, contributing together to the technological landscape of the Middle East. We are very optimistic that this endeavor will make widespread use of blockchain technology in the UAE to work towards a better future,” said Hisham Al Gurg.
“As we move into a promising and innovative future, we look forward to a powerful and productive relationship that will benefit both sides and, of course, our clients,” Taeyup Kim concluded.
Established with Dr. Dave E. Bartine, formerly applied technology directorate from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, as a technology R&D company in 2016 in Florida, USA, Patikle extended its Blockchain R&D base in Busan, South Korea in 2018 and is now scalable across the multidisciplinary scheme, providing worldwide connectivity for future smart cities.
Patikle has recently established its Dubai office and looks forward to a prosperous business and the opportunity to develop an outstanding team in the MENA region.
Patikle is an R&D company established in Florida, USA in 2016 and in Busan, South Korea in 2018. Its main patented technologies include human identification verification, human health analysis, computer vision, and data security. Based on the previously mentioned core technologies, Patikle piloted the development and implementation of a successful blockchain platform with over 50 companies contracted for utilization. With the establishment of blockchain R&D, the company merged its developed technologies and blockchain to apply into various sectors including E-sports, Healthcare, Security, Logistics, Entertainment, Agriculture, Insurance and Telecommunication.
For more information, visit: www.patikle.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East and North Africa region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit: www.seedgroup.com
Patikle Media Contact:
Dasom Kang
marketing@patikle.com
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 09 May 2019
SEED Group today announced that it has partnered with JUSTICE CHAIN LLC (JUSTCHAIN TM), the world's first blockchain company for justice and public safety - including police, prosecutors, courts, public defenders, probation, correction/detention, immigration and citizens - to improve public safety and improve access to justice for citizens and justice partners.
Akbar Farook, Chief Executive Officer at JUSTICE CHAIN, notes that through JUSTCHAIN’s blockchain solution, law enforcement and justice partners will be able to transact and share mission-critical information in real-time, providing accurate information about the incident, charges, complaint, arrest warrants, court orders, and bench warrants, among others. Consequently, this will lead to efficient, effective and timely decisions in the court and related justice partner systems. Citizens will be able to interact with the government in a more seamless and transparent manner than ever before - whether it is filing of a complaint with the police, receiving updates on their petitions filed with the courts, or assigning power of attorney to a public prosecutor, among others.
“SEED Group brings extensive knowledge of the business landscape in the UAE and MENA region combined with a drive to partner and invest in companies that provide innovative and breakthrough technologies to the region. This is a landmark partnership for JUSTICE CHAIN and we are excited and honored to be a strategic partner with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group, to implement our blockchain solution for law enforcement and justice departments in the UAE and MENA region augmented with IoT and AI,” said Akbar Farook.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, sees the potential of the digital economy in the Middle East, which includes everything from small businesses improving their supply chain to businesses creating mobile apps, all the way to governments deploying large-scale e-government solutions, which will certainly unfold the largest digital transformation recorded in the book of history. And thus, in view of the unique service of JUSTICE CHAIN, this strategic partnership gives JUSTICE CHAIN an edge over its competitors, as it also largely takes into account the vision of the Emirates Blockchain Strategy which aimed at using blockchain for digital transactions, providing a unique identification number to each customer pointing to their secure chain information by 2021.
“Blockchain technology has the potential to transform any industry, and if we begin to incorporate it into our justice and public safety system, that's something else. It's enormous and totally life-changing, especially when we have multi-stakeholder environments, businesses, and organizations like in public service,” said Hisham Al Gurg. “We’re thrilled to begin working with JUSTICE CHAIN in a greater capacity. Working with JUSTICE CHAIN will help ease the government service industry's pain points. More accountability and transparency for customers is what its platform brings to the market - and that’s exactly what’s needed.”
“We are very hopeful that with our partnership, we will be able to contribute to UAE’s Vision 2021, primarily with one of the founding pillars – Safe Public and Fair Judiciary. We are also intrigued by the bold initiatives taken by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a blockchain powered city by 2021. We are thrilled that we have an opportunity to contribute and participate in the unprecedented and bold initiatives of UAE with blockchain, IoT and AI implementations and looking forward to working with The Private Office,” Akbar concluded.
JUSTICE CHAIN is a start-up company headquartered in Washington, DC metro area but will soon be operating in Dubai. The partnership will also bolster the position of the UAE as the world's first smart city.
JUSTICE CHAIN LLC (JUSTCHAIN ™) is the world’s first blockchain company for justice and public safety – which includes police, prosecutors, courts, public defenders, probation, correction/detention, immigration as well as citizens interacting with the justice system. The company is based in Washington, DC metro area. The company’s mission is to improve public safety and improve access to justice for citizens and justice partners which ultimately will lead to safer communities and smarter cities. JUSTICE CHAIN brings cutting edge and emerging technologies to the justice and public safety space especially with blockchain, internet of things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
For more information, visit: www.justchain.us
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit: www.seedgroup.com
JUSTICE CHAIN Media Contact:
media@justchain.us
+1 703-828-2343
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 21 April 2019
SEED Group, a diversified group of companies owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced a strategic partnership with AIDirections, a company that offers bespoke AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions and advice for organizations in this changing world. The partnership aims to generate continued progress in the growth and development of AIDirections since its inception in 2016 by integrating SEED Group’s business model to leverage its reach on organizations wishing to implement and enhance their services through the use of AI.
The UAE is a leading country in developing policies and strategies for AI, as well as for other future technologies. This environment is the ideal incubator for companies willing to invest into the future and develop solutions to fit this fast-changing world. The partnership between the SEED Group and AIDirections was put in place to support the UAE AI Strategy and to make Dubai one of the bests in the use of AI.
There are dedicated developments of AI tools for large industry organizations, but what is currently underrepresented is helping organizations in this rapid development to find the best strategy and approach for them. A fair percentage of AI projects fail or lag behind expectations – AIDirections want to change this picture. AIDirections has developed a methodology to help these organizations identify and analyse their business-specific opportunities and risks associated with using AI. Based on this, AIDirections develops an AI Strategy and a roadmap for implementation. In addition, AIDirections develops and implements individual AI solutions that are customized to suit the organization where it is applied. AIDirections has created a development framework for rapid prototyping and robust product development, which allows to integrate our solutions easily and quickly with the existing infrastructure. AIDirections’ award winning pain detection tool is just one of the applications utilizing this platform.
“AI is transforming business across industries and we make sure that we are at the forefront of this field. AI Directions is keen to establish a clear way in which their success will support those who are often experiencing difficulties with their AI situation, offering a set of solutions that are easily and quickly plugged into existing systems of any organization,” said Dr. Angelika Eksteen, Director of AIDirections. “We are excited to begin our journey with SEED Group as we incorporate our teams' next generation of knowledge, experience, and best practices to deliver unmatched levels of awareness, consultancy, and custom solutions development that will respond successfully to AI's significant and inevitable growth. We in AIDirections are passionate for AI and the UAE, therefore we are more than happy to contribute to homegrown innovation.” she added.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, believes Dubai is making rapid progress towards becoming the first smart city in the world, and AI is expected to revolutionize the UAE market sooner than expected. While companies in various sectors are in the midst of their digital transformations, many of these companies still have a lot of misunderstandings about this technology.
“AI Directions uses deep-learning techniques and strategies that are hidden from existing business tools and consulting firms offering traditional AI solutions,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “We believe AIDirections is strongly positioned to close these gaps particularly in developing custom-made AI solutions. By working with AIDirections in partnership, we will combine our synergies to realize the true potential of AI in the region and contribute to the UAE's greater vision,” he concluded.
AI Directions is taking part in Ai Everything (AiE), the most influential Artificial Intelligence event to date, taking place in Dubai from 30 April to 1 May 2019.
AIDirections is a Dubai based company, which was established in response to the exciting developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The target market for AIDirections is the GCC, concentrating on UAE and Saudi Arabia.
AIDirections' value proposition is based on the development of use cases across a number of industries, particularly healthcare, retail, government, education, technology, and others. While we are technology neutral in our approach, we are also developing a set of products in the areas of pain management, sentiment analysis and people flow through the use of computer vision. We develop these products through our own network and via partnerships with research institutions in the region and international technology companies.
The core staff of AIDirections brings together significant experience in research and development, technical standardization, management of research and development, development and implementation of national level strategies, futures study and work, international collaboration and consultancy.
AIDirections' business areas are:
For more information, visit: www.aidirections.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit: www.seedgroup.com
AI Directions Media Contact:
Dr. Angelika Eksteen
angelika.eksteen@aidirections.com
+971 525218026
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 373 5068
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 01 April 2019
Reviver, the creator of the world's first digital license plate platform, known as the Rplate, which won this year's Best Smart Transportation Solution Award, is described as a global leader for Smart License Plates by Dr. Hafiz Yasar Lateef – Director and Founder of Smart City Expo. The award recognizes the commitment of Reviver to deliver efficient and cost-effective support by offering a connected car platform to simplify everyday life, with vast potential for future innovation and integration of Smart Cities.
“We are thrilled to receive this international award and recognition for the Rplate. Our digital license plate platform is on track to becoming a leader in the connected vehicle world with significant implications for the future of Smart Cities,” said Patrick Allainguillaume, General Manager and Senior Vice-President EMEA of Reviver. “This award is a strong validation that our solution has an important role to play in the global development of Smart Cities.”
On 12th February 2019, SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum announced the formation of its strategic partnership with Reviver to further extend the global reach of Rplate, specifically in the UAE and the MENA region. This accolade reflects SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum’s culture of supporting and cultivating their partners.
“We acknowledge in particular that it is the successes of our partners that brings us real success,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. “The award for Reviver was determined by its impressive product model combined with a full-service business model that takes an innovative approach to delivering smart, efficient, and advanced solutions in a global scale.”
The Rplate, which transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate into a sleek, digital, high-definition display, was displayed at the 2019 Smart City Expo at the Dusit Thani, Dubai, UAE on March 17th and 18th, along with other leading technology companies featuring a showcase of innovative solutions and services. The event combined a collocated conference, covering Smart City Vertical applications, urban planning technologies and international authorities responsible for developing urban policies.
The 2019 Smart City Conference & Expo Awards recognize the best in IoT, and Smart Cities Application Development engaged start-ups, entrepreneurs and businesses. All IoT and Smart Cities Award Winners and Runners-up will be featured prominently on the Smart City Expo website.
Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and ecosystem stakeholders.
For more information and to order an Rplate in California and Arizona, visit: www.reviver.com
Reviver Media Contact:
Angela Jacobson
angela@mwebbcom.com
+1 714 454 8776
Melanie Webber
melanie@mwebbcom.com
+1 949 307 1723
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 March 2019
Dubai-based innovative health and wellness platform, SPOTCHECK, has partnered with SEED group, a diversified group of companies owned and chaired by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum establishing strategic partnerships with organizations in various sectors and accelerates their presence within the Middle East., to offer its innovative preventative health assessment service in the UAE. The partnership marks the foray into initiatives at government and national level.
The SPOTCHECK health kiosk uses health assessment technology approved by the FDA and CE and has won high acclaim and awards in the health and wellness technology arena for its innovation. Clients will benefit from a simple 8-minute non-invasive health assessment, whereby the kiosk will evaluate 30 health parameters, including stress analysis, fatigue index, hydra, using near-infrared light technology. SPOTCHECK aims to encourage its clients to take a holistic approach to their wellbeing through the digital wellness platform - ENHAPP. They will be able to use their personalized data to monitor the progress of their personal wellness goals as well as measure the effectiveness of their wellness programs.
“There are so many important issues to be addressed throughout these days, but health remains top of all. This partnership with SPOTCHECK is essential to support our objective of improving health outcomes in and hopefully beyond the UAE. The SPOTCHECK-SEED Group alliance is the latest example of SEED Group's commitment to finding partners to help identify innovative solutions to close these disparities in health", said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
SPOTCHECK was co-founded by Dr. Manoj Menon, who has more than 27 years of experience and expertise in strategic information technology planning with special emphasis on the healthcare sector. In his opinion, clients will benefit massively from being screened at least four times a year and by following the recommended nutrition and exercise programs accessed via ENHAPP.
“The SPOTCHECK self-service health kiosk is designed to keep users in mind. It is both non-invasive and accurate. The kiosk assesses the health in three broad areas which are body composition, stress & fatigue and vascular health. When it comes to body composition, we use different technology compared to what you commonly see in the market. The method of assessing body composition is based on the principles of light absorption, reflectance, and near-infrared spectroscopy. This approach differs very significantly from the bio-electrical impedance (BIA) analysis, mostly used by competing for service providers or fitness facilities. BIA accuracy rate reduces significantly with common factors like time of the last food intake, last consumption of alcohol, hydration level during the assessment, last workout time and women’s menstrual cycle. Furthermore, BIA should be avoided by users with pacemakers and internal heart defibrillators” said Dr. Manoj Menon, Chief Information Officer, SPOTCHECK.
Dr. Menon continues, “The strategic partnership with SEED group will open opportunities where SPOTCHECK can be a part of the government and national level wellness initiatives. Our aim is to be the leading wellness platform in this region and to gradually go global.”
SPOTCHECK is a B2B2C wellness company that motivates, drives and enables people to lead healthier lives in ways that are sustainable. The company’s digital solutions help companies implement engaging employee wellness programs and partner with the network of wellness service providers. The on-the-spot and non-invasive health kiosk and innovative platform-based end-to-end solutions help ensure lower Medicare costs and a healthier community.
For more information, visit: www.spotcheckglobal.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, visit: www.seedgroup.com
SPOTCHECK Media Contact:
Asha Saju
asha@spot-check.com
+971 4 558 6123
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 21 March 2019
Singleclic, a digital transformation company based in UAE and Egypt, recently announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with SEED Group, a diverse group of companies owned and chaired by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
“We are very excited about this partnership. The combination of the strong network connections of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and the proven expertise of Singleclic will make use of the high demand for digitalization in the UAE, as it is becoming a technological hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We believe in the power of information technology, Artificial Intelligence, and machine learning. Our main mission is to connect people, data and equipment with Connected Field Service to coup with the fast-growing world,” said Singleclic CEO, Tamer Badr.
In the evolving technological landscape in the UAE and internationally, digital transformation is becoming increasingly important for businesses. Singleclic has been providing a full range of IT services from software design, development, implementation, and testing for years, mainly targeting businesses in all fields, especially the public sector. The company is always at the forefront of creating customer-oriented software solutions that can only be made possible by mixing technical excellence and clear communication – Singleclic's top defining point.
“The UAE has become an entirely and primarily digital nation over the years. In order to remain relevant and efficient in the market, UAE companies should rethink how they are structured and adopt a new approach. However, digital solutions aren’t enough. There must be a digital transformation, needing responsive, flexible and often customized solutions, and Singleclic plays a key role here. Singleclic brings to our approach a wealth of experience, innovation, credibility, and strategic approach”, said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
This strategic partnership is in line with the mission of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to develop innovative solutions that provide continuous better services to promote the vision of the UAE government.
Singleclic is a software development company based in UAE and Egypt, with a presence in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Greece, Germany, and the UK, providing a full spectrum of IT services from software design, development, implementation, and testing, to support and maintenance. We believe that technology should cut through complexity and make life easier for all stakeholders and eventually improve business performance. We promise to deliver fully functional human-centric software while focusing on continuous development. We constantly extend our areas of activity in the IT sector and will always put our clients’ satisfaction as a priority. Whether you need to improve your customer services, business operations, marketing, or financials, whether you need to increase your sales, get more insights from your customers, or get some functions automated, we can handle all these digital transformations smoothly without affecting your day-to-day operations through the customization and implementation services of Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX.
For more information, visit: www.singleclic.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, please visit: www.seedgroup.com
Singleclic Media Contact:
Nouf Elrwishadl
m.gamal@singleclic.com
+971 52 217 5808
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 22 January 2019
Cyber Circle, a professional cybersecurity expertise provider in active cyber defense and advanced cyber education, announced a partnership with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. This new partnership will empower the mission of Cyber Circle to establish and develop cutting-edge industrial cybersecurity solutions across the Middle East, from education, skill development to active infrastructure, and defense processes.
“I'm excited about the strategic partnership between Cyber Circle and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed al Maktoum and SEED Group. This is a great step forward in joined cooperation to make UAE a safer place to work, to live and communicate,” said Aleksandrs Orlovs, CEO of Cyber Circle.
“Living in the smart and digital world in which we now live, safety must first come. Security is a necessity. It is essential for everything we do. This new partnership adds significant value to our ongoing efforts to complement our infrastructure portfolio, making Dubai the safest electronic city in the world by sharing our part in pushing for innovation and growth.” Said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Cyberspace now dominates our globalized economy and cyber security has always been a challenge. Companies that ignore the risk of data breaches or failure to invest in data protection systems are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and are unlikely to long survive. As a result, many companies in different industries try to comprehend the dangers and how best to shield.
This strategic partnership will enable Cyber Circle and SEED Group, along with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to share information and collaborate better to remain a step ahead of constantly finding solutions to the growing vulnerabilities of and place the UAE to be in the best position to respond proactively when identifying cyber vulnerabilities.
Cyber Circle company is a professional cybersecurity expertise provider in active cyber defense and advanced cyber education. Cyber Circle delivers customizable cyber security solutions to organizations with the aim to improve Cyber Security Strategy. With a strong focus on three components – broad knowledge, practical experience, and innovation. Cyber Circle provides a complete circle of cyber protection: from education, practical exercises, and skills development, to active infrastructure and process defense. Cyber Circle are proven experts in business development and strategy execution. With a deep focus on digital transformation, technology development, and cybersecurity.
For more information, visit: www.cybercircle.xyz
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, please visit: www.seedgroup.com
Cyber Circle Media Contact:
info@cybercircle.xyz
+971 565 533 799
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 18 March 2019
“We are delighted and honored to be a partner of The Private Office of Skeikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group to further strengthen and upgrade our presence in the UAE and wider MENA region. Honored because we have received another validation and went through the rigorous selection process and delighted because we have a strong partner that will help us in further fundraising, market adjustment and business development in one of the world's most strategic and vibrant logistics regions.” Said Gregor Humar, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SmartCargo.
The partnership comes at a time when Dubai is rapidly adopting high-tech solutions to boost its capabilities in logistics and infrastructure. The interest in penetrating the UAE market is largely due to the large-scale projects of this nation, the thriving e-commerce industry, a massive global port, government-led initiatives, and major investments that put logistics and supply chain at a high level, requiring significant improvements to front-end documentation.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group, said, “We are excited to announce SmartCargo as our latest partner in the logistics and supply chain space. Logistics is the backbone of global trade and, in recent times, Dubai has enjoyed stupendous growth. The continuous focus of Dubai on the logistics segment and the reinforcement of intelligent and innovative solutions gives SmartCargo a robust potential in the region.”
The combination of SmartCargo's suite of innovative solutions and the ability of the Private Office to connect SmartCargo to the right network of companies and potential partners will bring the logistics sector of UAE to the level of the next-generation logistics supply chain not seen on the UAE market and to the forefront of technology to better meet and exceed the demands of the industry.
David Grozina, Chief Information Officer and Co-Founder, SmartCargo, added, "As we are making a new strong step in the development of our unique product, this is the perfect timing and place for such venture, so we are looking forward to great challenges and achievements that lay ahead.”
The recent Dubai Silk Road Strategy announcement, which includes nine initiatives and 33 projects, shows the rising demand for this industrial segment.
SmartCargo is a new technology layer that solves the inherent logistics industry issues optimizing key processes for a 10x improvement in efficiency and up to 80% reduction in operating costs. SmartCargo works as a solution based on five distinct modules that will enable a fully automated document creation process, provide transparent and immutable records, live tracking of singular shipment, help find trusted transport and insurance partners and drastically reduce fraud. The company's goal is to connect producers, importers, suppliers, distributors, carriers, freight forwarders, and all the other stakeholders into an organized and balanced ecosystem by giving them a way to fully manage and control their cargo 24/7.
For more information, visit: www.smart-cargo.org
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information, please visit: www.seedgroup.com
SmartCargo Media Contact:
media@smart-cargo.org
SEED Group Media Contact:
Nomarie Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Foster City, California – 12 February 2019
Reviver, creator of the world’s first digital
license plate platform, SEED Group, and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al
Maktoum, today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to further extend the
global reach of Reviver in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Reviver’s MENA
headquarters will be based in Dubai and headed by Reviver General Manager and Senior Vice
President Patrick Allainguillaume, who has extensive experience deploying leading-edge
technologies and taking disruptive and innovative digital solutions to market in the region.
“We are very pleased to be working with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al
Maktoum to expand access to our connected car platform in the MENA region,” said Reviver
Co-founder and CEO Neville Boston. “Their vision of a more connected community, and of
transforming the infrastructure of the UAE and the Middle East, perfectly aligns with our
mission of establishing a universal connected vehicle innovation platform.”
The Rplate launched on the roads in California in June 2018 and is now available in Arizona,
with more states to follow. The Rplate transforms the 125-year old stamped metal license plate
into a sleek, digital, high-definition display, offering a connected car platform to simplify daily
life, with vast potential for future innovation. The Rplate can automate vehicle renewals,
replacing legacy stickers with digital decals, and add new levels of personalization to the license
plate, including promoting charitable causes, passion for a sports team, or even a child’s
academic/athletic achievements. The Rplate also enhances vehicle safety and security, enabling
stolen vehicle and plate detached information, as well as geofencing capabilities, trips taken, and
vehicle miles traveled for business and/or governmental entities. Additional features will include
Amber and weather alerts, automated parking, tolling, marketing capabilities and much more.
“Since the international recognition of the effective use of digital license plates, there has been
extreme interest in the Rplate within our region. Following a number of Dubai Smart City
initiatives, we see innumerable opportunities for synergies with this new technology, which is
capable of generating real-time communication and many benefits for vehicle owners, businesses
and the general public. This partnership is a very positive development for the UAE, which will
transform Dubai into an international technology hub. Our vision is to seek innovation that
improves the quality of life for our communities and this strategic partnership with Reviver does
just that,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed
Al Maktoum.
“This partnership, and our new Dubai Reviver headquarters, expand our operational footprint,
extending our ecosystem of partnerships that will bring the Rplate to more users internationally,
while also helping to fuel opportunities for collaboration as we broaden the Rplate’s feature set,”
said Sean MacNeil, President, and COO of Reviver.
Reviver’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and
unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its Rplate,
the world’s first digital license plate, the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old
stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and can automate the
costly, often frustrating, and time-consuming Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration
renewal process. Available for sale in California and Arizona, with legislation approved in
Michigan, Reviver’s software and Rplate digital license plate provides a connected vehicle
platform that delivers IoT integration for vehicles, smart cities, technology platforms and
ecosystem stakeholders.
For more information and to pre-order an Rplate in California and
Arizona,visit www.reviver.com
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global
companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their
business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the
support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to
create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their
sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key
point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and
accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al
Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet
The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information please visit: www.seedgroup.com
Reviver Auto Media Contact:
Angela Jacobson
angela@mwebbcom.com
714 454 8776
SEED Group Media Contact:
Jean Lacsamana
jean@seedgroup.com
+971 4 325 2444
Dubai, UAE - 05 February 2019
INVAO, the blockchain asset pool for investors, has been selected as the exclusive international partner for blockchain investments by Dubai’s SEED Group, an association of diversified companies owned by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Frank Wagner, CEO and Co‑founder of INVAO, said, “It is with great excitement that we announce the launch of this landmark partnership. This represents a seal of approval from an association of elite business minds across the UAE. At INVAO, we have the extensive experience, tact, and resources to contribute to the ascent of the UAE as a bonafide world leader in blockchain technology and look forward to helping this vision to crystallise. INVAO’s recent activity across the Middle East has shone a light on the region’s fertile ground for sustained growth and innovation.”
Having quickly emerged as the leading candidate for the exclusive international partner to The Private Office for blockchain investments, INVAO will play a key role in the implementation of the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021. The founders of INVAO have amassed decades of experience in financial investments and technology development, and have honed an unparalleled capacity to introduce a new asset class to traditional investors. The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum directly invests in businesses which bring advanced, innovative solutions to the UAE, selecting one leading company to partner with per industry, including technology, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and in this case, investments.
Through INVAO’s blockchain asset pool, UAE and global investors can access a diversified portfolio of blockchain assets and digital currencies. Leveraging automated trading and expert crypto portfolio management, INVAO provides a straightforward way to invest in blockchain and digital money as an asset class, without lockup periods. In 2018, INVAO began an investor roadshow across the Middle East, hosting events in Dubai, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group, said, “We have selected INVAO as our international partner for blockchain investments as we believe that it will increase the transformation drive for the digital asset landscape in the UAE whilst offering an enhanced standard and improved market access for investors in the region. While the vision is to invest in blockchain, the partnership takes an inclusive approach to integrate and monitor the global market trend to take part in this global upsurge and overcome financial, cultural and regulatory differences. On account of this significant rise from the UAE, the Middle East is now ready to become a global leader in blockchain technology. By tapping into the vast experience of the INVAO team we will greatly advance this mission.”
“With this joint venture, INVAO will become one of the main drivers behind the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021. INVAO and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum share the common goal of seeing the UAE becoming a leader in the global blockchain ecosystem. We are excited to invest more into the region through the opening of our office in Dubai, and we are committed to bringing with us new investment options for institutional and retail investors alike,” concluded Wagner.
Founded in 2018, INVAO is the Blockchain Asset Pool for investors. Safe, convenient and highly profitable – INVAO trades a diversified portfolio of blockchain assets and cryptocurrencies, represented in only one single token. Based on automated trading and active portfolio management, INVAO aims to outperform the market at all times. INVAO provides a straightforward way to invest in blockchain and digital money as an asset class, fully compliant, and without lockup periods. All profits are reinvested in the value of the INVAO token, to ensure sustainable long-term value creation.
For more information on INVAO, visit www.invao.org
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group’s goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office’s criteria.
For more information please visit: www.seedgroup.com
Dubai, UAE - 07 January 2019
Saudi-based SecuTronic, the leading security solutions provider in the region and systems integrator in the Middle East, recently announced a strategic partnership with SEED Group (UAE), the diversified group of companies owned and chaired by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
This agreement is a step forward in the strategic partnership that brings SecuTronic’s vision to mature into the foremost sought-after solution provider in the region. Strategically, through this partnership, SecuTronic hopes to leverage and accelerate their presence and expansion plans within the region whilst raising the bar for an exceptional, innovative, and customized cutting-edge security framework landscape in the UAE security market. Moreover, this will provide a comprehensive wide range of tailor-made security solutions covering consultancy, project management, technology services, and maintenance.
“We are excited to partner with a prestigious organization such as SEED Group. SecuTronic is a leading name in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when it comes to security and joining hands with SEED Group is part of our growth and expansion strategy within the region. We believe that the UAE market has opportunities for untapped potentials and SecuTronic, with its diverse portfolio of integrated technology and security systems, can offer state-of-the-art solutions to each and every market sector. Together with SEED group, we are confident that we can replicate our KSA success in the UAE,” said Yasser Nagadi, SecuTronic’s CEO.
“In today’s globalized economy, every moment is a risk. Regardless of the nature of one’s business, every entity needs to be on guard and introduce not only what works but the best security solution that can be made available. Regional demand for these solutions is set to soar at a rate of 15 percent from 2018 to 2024 . With a vast choice of various security frameworks being accessible throughout the UAE, it is vital that we bring in the leading provider to the market and hence, why we are delighted to partner with SecuTronic who will bring innovative security technology solutions to the MENA region,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO, SEED Group.
Its innovative solutions include Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions, command and control centers, industrial security, hospitality, energy management, and a whole range of commercial security solutions. SecuTronic’s customer base includes leading private sector firms, ranging from large industrial corporations to financial services and retail businesses. Its government clients include both civilian and military agencies.
For more information please visit: www.secutronic.ae
Over the past 16 years, SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of SEED Group. The Group's goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office's criteria.
For more information please visit: www.seedgroup.com
Singapore, 17 October 2018
Singapore-based technology company Touché has signed a Cooperation Agreement with SEED Group as their local sponsors and partners, to expand the reach of the world’s first fingerprint biometric-based payment and loyalty management solution to the Middle East.
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), SEED Group is a diversified group of companies owned and chaired by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. It establishes strategic partnerships with organisations in various sectors and accelerates their presence within the Middle East. Through this agreement, Touché hopes to leverage the local expertise of SEED Group to reach potential target customers, bringing personalised and seamless experiences to more merchants and consumers in the region.
This marks a key milestone for Touché in the Middle East, which also received the Commercial License to engage commercial trade activity in the UAE. Issued by the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, the licensing enables Touché to perform business activities and introduce its solution in a compliant manner, further cementing Touché’s commitment towards the region.
Developed in Singapore, with offices in Barcelona, Tokyo and now Dubai, Touché provides both an elegant and innovative device and a robust software solution that delivers highly secure, convenient and personalised point-of-sale transaction services using fingerprint biometrics or recurring cards.
Touché’s solution also connects and manages loyalty programmes, and points and discounts are instantly applied for qualifying customers at the point of interaction without the need for vouchers or membership cards. This provides the customers a unique experience. Its data analytics component enables merchants to access historical and predictive purchasing habits and buying patterns of customers, creating bespoke, personalised, offers and recommendations for them.
“We are delighted that such a high calibre and impressive organisation as SEED Group will be supporting Touché in redefining point-of-sale transactions in the Middle East. The partnership, together with our incorporation in the UAE with our trading license, will bring a new dimension to personalisation in the region, where customers can enjoy unique in-store experiences,” said Sahba Saint-Claire, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Touché.
“The Middle East is well prepared to enter a new age of digitalisation and push the boundary in digital payment customer experience. We believe that Touché could serve as a key differentiator to transform the growing payment scene and offer a more secure, convenient and efficient payment and loyalty management solution for consumers,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of SEED Group and of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
The partnership between Touché and SEED Group is supported by Enterprise Singapore, which as part of its mandate, champions internationalisation of Singapore companies. Enterprise Singapore has provided great assistance to Touché through facilitating introductions to potential partners and clients in its target markets, including the Middle East.
We are thrilled to announce that The Private Office Of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group, have joined forces and partnered with Wolf System, a pioneering family-owned business with headquarters in Germany and Italy. Wolf have marked their presence in over 30 locations across Europe, building thousands of sustainable, environment-friendly, prefabricated homes around the globe. We are excited to be a key part of their growth and expansion into the region and we are working with them to demonstrate and articulate the real value behind sustainable living and construction.
Dubai, UAE - Tuesday 04 September
World-first space sharing platform from Australia, spacenow.com, has just signed a regional partnership agreement with Dubai’s SEED Group, a group of diversified companies owned and chaired by the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. Leading the signing was Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group.
Spacenow is a platform that allows property and site owners to activate and monetise their underutilised space - from studios and gardens, to wall space and event venues – and enables entrepreneurs and businesses to access that space on a long- or short-term basis, from as little as just one hour. It was created in November 2016 by four Australian entrepreneurs in the real estate, technology, finance, and creative sectors: Daniel Gunning, Barrett Ovens, Baydr Strik, and Nick Leary. The company was born to meet the demands of the fast-moving, disruptive world of the sharing economy - a $100 billion market that is estimated to more than triple to reach $330 billion in 2025 . Spacenow now operates in 52 cities globally.
“We are delighted with the partnership we have founded with SEED Group Dubai to establish Spacenow’s Dubai office and roll out our expansion plan throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This will become the first multi-space, short-term rental platform in the region and we are very eager to start operation,” said Daniel Gunning, Spacenow’s CEO and Founder.
“The UAE and indeed the whole region has a great range of spaces and locations just waiting to be activated. We are proud to partner with Spacenow and support this unique platform. It is a smart initiative and marries well with Dubai’s ambition to be a model city of the future, and to continue attracting innovation and entrepreneurship to our city and our nation. Currently, there is no short-term multi-space rental platform available, despite the growing number of top global businesses based in the region and the booming number of local start-ups and entrepreneurs,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group.
Already 1 million people worldwide use co-working spaces and by 2020, it is predicted that 40 per cent of the workforce will be freelancers, entrepreneurs, or independent contractors. But despite the huge number of offices sitting empty each year, there is not enough easily rentable space online to meet their needs.
The new partnership announced today covers Dubai and Abu Dhabi as priority markets, widening to the entire MENA region, and contributes to the initial capital raised by Spacenow, which resulted in the soft launch of the international platform in January 2018.
Dubai’s SEED Group first recognised the enormous potential of the Spacenow platform while the UAE was planning the upcoming Dubai 2020 Expo. “For the first time, a platform like Spacenow will give businesses travelling to the UAE the ability to rent office and desk space by the hour, day, week, or month. Spacenow’s business model is solid. It addresses a gap in the market and we are excited to see them expand,” says Al Gurg.
In addition to offices, Spacenow also allows users to activate any underutilised space, from studios and gardens, to wall space and event venues.
SEED Group’s partnership will also facilitate the launch of the Spacenow App and the NOW Incubator Program - Spacenow’s proprietary incubation program - which will help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
“The opportunity to monetise space is limited only by imagination. Imagine renting out the walls of your retail store or foyer to an artist, or sharing your warehouse, or renting your building’s courtyard for a new product launch. With Spacenow you can list any asset for rent by the hour, day, week, month or year. If you are a new and developing fashion brand you could set up a pop-up store in many unique locations throughout the city. The Spacenow platform offers unrivalled flexibility, accessibility and affordability of desirable spaces to work, play or stay in.” said Gunning.
Spacenow will migrate its platform onto the blockchain in the coming months - this complements Dubai Government’s pursuit to become the world’s first blockchain-powered government by 2020. The move to the blockchain means a truly decentralised platform for space sharing that will provide people, the opportunity to monetise on underutilised space and be creative about it.
The blockchain will also make the Spacenow platform totally secure and transparent. Using Ethereum ERC20 smart contracts, Spacenow will take care of the difficulties associated with short-term sharing, such as legal issues, contracts, payments, and disputes, all facilitated on the blockchain, commission free. This leaves the users free to activate their spaces in new and innovative ways.
“Our decentralised model allows ideas and solutions to world problems to flow in ways the traditional economy simply cannot support. Welcome to the new era of Activated-Spaces, the Spacenow Economy. Collaborative and shared space is the future, but there is no decentralised marketplace bringing hosts and guests together without a middle man.” says Gunning.
Over the past 16 years, the SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group's goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. The SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office's criteria.
Nashwa Zakaria
Spacenow is pioneering the activated space economy. Spacenow is a global platform that connects those with space (hosts) with those who need it (guests). It was launched in November 2016 in Australia, currently trades in 52 cities and is growing exponentially.
The platform is a simple and secure peer-to-peer marketplace allowing anyone to monetise any space, the smallest of space or asset to the most unique, on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis.
Daniel Gunning
Daniel is one of the most prominent figures in Australia’s real estate industry and is managing director of commercial real estate group, Gunning Commercial. He brings decades of commercial retail experience to the Spacenow team, including an understanding of legal and policy requirements around the world. He has worked with both commercial tenants and property owners and is in a unique position to understand the pain points in the space sharing process.
Barrett Ovens
Barrett is an entrepreneur, UX designer and digital marketing expert. He’s founded and run several successful digital marketing agencies in Australia and has built more than 1,000 websites for clients worldwide and has more than 10 years’ experience in SEO optimisation and marketing campaigns. He recently spearheaded the campaign for the sold-out F45 clothing line.
Baydr Strik
Baydr is a skilled and experienced business accountant and director of Entertaining Taxes, Strik & Co, and financial planning service Bayswater Financial. He’s set up more than 500 businesses and given financial advice to over 1,000 clients in his 18 years of business. He’s also an expert in helping clients buy, rent, and monetise commercial and residential property.
Nick Leary
Nick is one of Australia’s best-known photographers and a talented creative strategist, who has created imagery for titles including Vogue, GQ, and Harper’s Bazaar, and countless others. He’s also the founder of brand strategy agency Aesthetic, which brings together some of the world’s top creatives to create campaigns and content for international brands and companies, including Wanda, the world’s biggest private property developer, and Visionary Investment Group. Nick is responsible for the creative strategy and governance for Spacenow.
Sara Sahely
Tameem Alkintar
Dubai, UAE - Sunday 29 July
SEED Group, a conglomerate of diversified companies, owned and operated by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has announced a partnership agreement with the award-winning WTS Dhruva, a registered VAT/Tax niche boutique Advisory Firm based in the UAE.
The decision is aimed at continuously supporting UAE businesses in achieving their VAT compliance in the most efficient and effective way, avoiding any risks of errors at any point of the VAT filing process and beyond, as well as offering professional advisory VAT services and solutions through a customized automated reporting VAT digital compliance tool designed for the GCC region.
Hisham Al Gurg, the CEO of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum and SEED Group commented “Over the last year, WTS Dhruva worked with multinational clients and regulators on challenging tax environments, policies issuance and infrastructures. We believe that the firm will have a positive role by being present and on the ground here in the UAE and supporting businesses come to grips with the tax issues ensuring transparent compliance”.
Al Gurg added “We are proud of the innovative digital tool that WTS Dhruva have customized and are offering to their clients, confident it will allow organizations to not only automate their return filing process, but also to create and maintain the necessary audit trails for the future. The technology was created to provide better accuracy to mitigate human error, reduce in workloads and increase efficiency in managing tax compliances”.
WTS Dhruva have just obtained their FTA registered agent certification making them one of a few firms in the UAE to have this certification.
Dinesh Kanabar, CEO and Founder of WTS Dhruva said “We in WTS Dhruva feel proud in signing the agreements with the Private Office and SEED who has always been considered by us as our key strategy in our vision of expanding and spreading the knowledge in UAE and across the region.”
“The Private Office and SEED Group had continuously been the aspiring platform for businesses and executives truly having essential knowledge to proceed in their long journey of success. I personally believe that together we will achieve a unique experience in connecting to partners, diversified clients, professional associates and offer productive tax advises/solution as a leading tax service provider in UAE,” he added.
Kanabar said that “with nearly 300,000 VAT registered companies across the UAE, it is critical that these businesses receive holistic VAT and other tax related professional advice to ensure compliance.”
Pratik Shah, resident partner and VAT expert with more than 15 years of work experience, echoed the same in his comment that “VAT impacts every aspect of a business from Finance, Human Resources, IT and Systems through Sales to Marketing as VAT is levied at every stage of the supply chain. VAT also provides an opportunity for an organization to redesign certain aspects of business to mitigate tax exposure at the same time being compliant under the Law.”
Dhruva Advisors were awarded for two consecutive years as India Tax Firm of The Year for 2017 and 2018 at the International Tax Review’s Asia Tax Awards.
WTS Dhruva Consultants has been awarded a series of VAT mandates from major UAE businesses across the retail, real estate, hospitality, financial services and energy sectors. The firm has significant experience working with businesses in the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain region. The firm also functions from India, Singapore, and the USA.
The senior management of the Private Office and Dhruva unanimously believe that existence of a Specialized Tax focused boutique organization will change the dynamics of the tax consultancy and compliance support for businesses in the region, especially where this is one of the major tax reforms the country has implemented recently.
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum has already formed a combination of strategic partners and diversified alliance companies, along with in-house professionals in front offices, over the years. WTS Dhruva has expanded on its own in the past year and has achieved experience of working across different industries and sectors. The right connection of the Private Office coupled with tax experience of Dhruva will go a long way in the success of the organization, which aims to serve the corporate sector in the region.
Over the past 16 years, the SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group's goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. The SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office's criteria.
For more information please visit: www.seedgroup.com
WTS Dhruva Consultants offers a single-window tax consultancy services to businesses that are in the process of adapting to the changing tax scenario in the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, with an additional operational office in Bahrain, WTS Dhruva Consultants has a dedicated force of tax specialists working across sectors. WTS Dhruva Consultants is an affiliate of Dhruva Advisors, a leading tax advisory firm in India, which is known for its commendable work during the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the country in 2017. WTS Dhruva Consultants has a formidable team with deep industry experiences across virtually all sectors including hospitality, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Insurance, IT and other financial services. The firm utilizes its rich industry experience seamlessly to provide business-focused and practical insights on VAT implementation and operations
For more information please visit: www.wts-dhruva.com
DUBAI, UAE 28th May 2018
Dubai’s SEED Group, a group of diversified companies owned and chaired by The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has joined hands with Switzerland’s HTMi and Swisstouches Hotels and Resorts to launch SEED Hotels Management LLC with the aim to be part of the growing hospitality industry in the UAE and the Middle East.
HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute, Switzerland, is a leading private educational institute that offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic degrees. It prepares students for a management career in the global hospitality industry and is supported by a worldwide network of international hotel companies. In 2018 HTMi has over 2000 students study its courses globally and is ranked 14th in the global QS University rankings for Hospitality and Leisure. HTMi sister brand Swisstouches Hotels and Resorts is a global leader in unique relaxation, with its head office in Switzerland, and now with 8500 rooms in pipeline to open by 2020 and growing quickly. Swisstouches innovative hotel brands are well positioned for many hotels, resorts and residences in the Middle East and globally.
The joint venture under ‘SEED Hospitality’ will develop HTMi Schools, training centers, upscale Swisstouches Hotels and a range of new brand extensions and brands throughout the Middle East and the wider world.
This strategic partnership will create a strong combined global platform as both the partners have their global footprints in major markets. SEED has offices in the UAE, Australia, UK, USA, Switzerland, Latvia and Thailand, whereas HTMi has a global platform in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Hisham Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of SEED Group and The Private Office said, “We are pleased to announce our joint venture with HTMi International Development Group and Swisstouches Hotels and Resorts. The hospitality industry is on the cusp of massive growth in the GCC and wider Middle East. I believe the newly formed partnership will further boost the hospitality industry in Dubai and the region by introducing state-of-the-art upscale properties.”
There is a lot happening in the hospitality sector, and not just in Dubai but also across all the emirates. For decades, the emirate’s hospitality marketing strategy and trademark was focused on luxury, however it is as important for the city to widen its appeal, and therefor to attract the 20 million visitors per year by 2020 there is a need to create high quality at lower cost accommodations, in what is known as ‘upscale properties’.
The latest industry estimates revealed around 492 hospitality projects worth $39.4 billion are currently in progress in GCC; whereas the value of 1,156 active hospitality projects exceeded $147.1 billion by March 2018 in the region.
But while there’s a lot of grafting to be done to entice and accommodate 20 million tourists by 2020, with a total of 160,000 room keys, the city is churning out upscale hotels at a sterling pace. SEED and HTMI’s partnership bid to give a taste of Swisstouches’ upscale hospitality in the Middle East region has added one more feather in Dubai’s cap.
On his part, Ian Larmour, Managing Director, HTMi International Development Group, said, “We are delighted to enter into this partnership with SEED Group. The joint venture will help us to develop existing brands and introduce new brands in addition to explore the Middle East market with a strategic partner like SEED, which has extensive knowledge and understanding of the region. Our entry into the Middle East market is in line with our international development plans that were unveiled earlier this year. The global opportunity for this joint venture is very exciting. We are delighted that Mr. Vinoth Prakas, HTMi Director of Diplomatic Relations is also appointed as International Development Director, SEED Hotels Management LLC.”
SEED Group invests directly in potential business opportunities in the region, which meets its investment criteria. Leveraging on the wealth of expertise of the Private Office’s management team, the aim is to attract smart and ambitious business projects, thoroughly evaluate their market potential and comprehensively assess their potential and risk.
The Private Office’s strategy targets sectors and markets that are in line with the UAE’s vision and that have a distinctive and significant competitive advantage such as tourism, real estate, media, technology, and banking, to name a few.
Over the past 16 years, the SEED Group has formed strategic alliances with leading global companies representing diverse regions and industries. These companies have propelled their business interests and goals in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region through the support and strong base of regional connections of the SEED Group. The Group's goal is to create mutually beneficial partnerships with multinational organizations and to accelerate their sustainable market entry and presence within the MENA region. The SEED Group has been a key point in the success of all its partners in the region helping them reach their target customers and accelerate their businesses. The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in or assist potential business opportunities in the region, which meet The Private Office's criteria.
For more information please visit: www.seedgroup.com
With its origins in the Swiss Alps, Swisstouches Hotels and Resorts has a new and exciting collection of hotel brands offering famous Swiss hospitality service, and a unique blend of hospitality relaxation concepts for all business and leisure guests. For new hotels and resorts, Swisstouches Hotels & Resorts creates brands that have many points for guests to remember in details of design, services and products. Creating memorable points is something valued by guests, especially those who frequently stay in hotels. Each Swisstouches hotel has at least 100 memorable points both obvious and subliminal, in all parts of the guest experience of “Unique Relaxation”. The intent is not to create a standard design style, but rather one of consistent quality, ambiance and uniqueness representing the values of beautiful Switzerland, nature, warmth and coziness.
For more information please visit: www.swisstouches.com
As part of its corporate citizenship, The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (TPO) organized a charity outing to Ferrari World for orphans from the Beit Al Kheir Charity Association in cooperation with Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Jollibee UAE.
The day-long event featured a visit to the popular Jollibee fast-food franchise in Abu Dhabi, followed by a trip to Ferrari World. Employees from TPO paired up with the kids and accompanied them throughout the day as they enjoyed the fun games and world-renowned rides.
“The Beit Al Kheir Charity association was established in 1989 by a group of businessmen in Dubai, with a humanitarian initiative aimed at establishing a general benefit society, which is specialized in working with the state on an innovative administrative and technical basis. Since its inception, the Association has sought to benefit needy families and needy groups through an integrated package of projects and programs, all of which serve the poor, the widows, the unemployed, the sick, the inmates of prisons, the affected, the disabled and the orphans.” Juma Al Majed, Chairman of the Board, Beit Al Kheir Charity Association.
At The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, we believe that serving the communities is not only integral to running our business successfully but also it is part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of this country. We have started planning on carrying out initiatives alike, constituted primarily to deliver developmental activities in the field of education, health, and environment.
Jean Lacsamana
jean@the-private-office.com
Dubai, 10/11/2016
Headquartered in Dubai, The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum continues to expand its global presence with the opening of a new office located at Dashwood House at 69 Old Broad Street, London's prime financial and business district. This is the second international branch following the company’s “Global Launch” in Sydney Australia earlier this year.
The new London operation aims to be first point of contact for British organizations looking to grow into the United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. In Dubai, a memorandum of understanding between the Dubai Economic Council and the British Business Group was signed establishing a partnership for a common agenda on the development of two-way economic relations.“The UAE has always had a strong economic relation with the UK. In the past five years we have seen a sharp increase in the number of UK based companies expanding into our region. Growing our own organization into the UK made sense,” according to Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum in Dubai.
The Private Office was established by His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in potential business opportunities in the region which meets the private office investment criteria.
Leveraging on the wealth of expertise of the Private Office’s management team, we aim to attract smart and ambitious business projects, thoroughly evaluate their market potential and comprehensively assess their potential and risk. Our strategy targets sectors and markets where the United Arab Emirates has a distinctive and significant competitive advantage such as tourism, real estate, media, technology, and banking.
Zandile Mnguni - Director Communications,
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum
zandile@the-private-office.com
+971 4 3797 333
Dubai, 23/08/2016
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum recently celebrated the opening of its first international operations in Sydney, an economic hub of Australia.
Established to leverage the surge in the number of Australian companies setting up in the UAE, it will act as a strategic partner for companies looking to export their products and services into the UAE.
“The Private Office’s Australian office will allow us to widen our reach in key industries that align with our country’s current and future growth plans.
Establishing in Sydney will allow us to expand our core teams to promote mutual investment and support the growth we are experiencing.” said Hisham Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer for The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum.
“The Sheikh is very excited about the expansion and this move represents his commitment to continue to build on the successes we have accomplished.”
He added that The Private Office links the right people, knowledge and resources to bring about the strongest possible outcome.
The company offers their partners support and exposure that will directly benefit the Australian and UAE relations and greater economic growth.
The Private Office was established by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to directly invest in potential business opportunities in the region which meets the private office investment criteria.
Leveraging on the wealth of expertise of the Private Office’s management team, we aim to attract smart and ambitious business projects, thoroughly evaluate their market potential and comprehensively assess their potential and risk. Our strategy targets sectors and markets where the United Arab Emirates has a distinctive and significant competitive advantage such as tourism, real estate, media, technology, and banking.
Zandile Mnguni - Director Communications,
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum
zandile@the-private-office.com
+971 4 3797 333
Golden Crown Foods LLC (GCFL) a subsidiary of SEED Group, is set to satiate the appetites of the 810,000 plus Filipinos living in the UAE by signing a joint agreement with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) that will see Jollibee restaurants opening up across the nation.
Established and now a market leader in the Philippines with more than 811 outlets, Jollibee is a hugely popular restaurant chain serving American-style fast-food with Filipino-influenced dishes.
Mrs. Hala Badri, CEO of UAE-based Golden Crown, said “the agreement was timely and exciting for the UAE.” “The Middle East hosts one of the largest concentrations of overseas Filipino workers so we have an established fan base here. We’re looking forward to introducing the rest of the UAE to Jollibee’s delicious menu and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant’s extensive range of dishes is sure to be a hit with both expats and locals.
“The growth potential is exciting based on the popularity of the existing Jollibee restaurants in the Middle East. We’re very encouraged by the results posted by the 16 existing Jollibee restaurants located in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait with sales last year rising 28%.
Dates for opening the chain in the UAE are yet to be announced.
Golden Crown LLC is a subsidiary of SEED Group of companies, owned by Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. The group has been operating in the UAE since 2004 in diversified industries such as Legal Services, Telecommunications, Food & Beverages, Trading, Interior & Architectural Design, and Media Production. (www.seedgroup.com).
JFC operates the largest food service network in the Philippines with 2,181 stores, including Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal and Burger King. The Jollibee Group has 583 stores overseas. For further information or images, please contact: Lena Arkawi - Marketing & PR Director
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Etisalat Group has announced today signing of Group Framework Agreement across its 16 operation with UAE based company VICOM, a member of SEED Group, to introduce Ad funded Calls Service as a groundbreaking method for Digital Advertising Medium. Ad Funded Call Service which is also known as YPAY. provide customers with a free call or mobile data in exchange for viewing or listening to an advertisement.
Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi - Chief Digital Officer at Etisalat Group “Digital Advertising in the MENA has been growing rapidly and substantially. It has increased from 10% in 2011 to reach to 13% from the total ad spend in 2104 with a continuation to grow up to 18% in 2017. This is due mainly to important things, One is that our purchasing habits has been changed to be more digital and Second brands are hungry to have a more interactive relationship with their customers. The only medium that will secure such requirement is Digital Advertising.”
“With that on mind and on the fact that Etisalat is striving to keep its 145 Million customers connected in the most advanced ways possible. We are pleased to introduce yet another way of staying in touch with friends and family – and adding value and benefits along the way. So it’s not only the minutes and mobile data that customers will get for free but also the special offers, discounts and deals that are of interest to them and based within in local area in an extremely targeted, specialized method of advertising. It’s that Simple” Mr. Al Shamsi added.
Mr Hisham AlGurg, CEO of VICOM, said working with Etisalat to bring YPAY to Etisalat footprint is an honor, and that the partnership would provide excellent opportunities not only for consumers but equally for SMEs as well” “YPAY offers SMEs and start-ups an exceptional opportunity to communicate with their targeted customers in a unique and cost effective manner. In addition, it provides an extremely efficient way for businesses to diversify the scope and reach of their advertising campaigns” Mr. Al Gurg added.
Etisalat will offer complete campaign performance metrics, enabling advertisers to monitor results and performance, adjust budgets, pause or delete any campaign, and analyze the usage of the service via an online dedicated portal. Etisalat is aiming to capture at least 20% of its existing customer base of 145 million with the YPAY advertising solution.
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Vodafone, the leading global telecom player has signed a partnership agreement with Dubai-based Seed Group. This pact gives Vodafone xone’s startups access to the UAE market. Vodafone xone is Vodafone’s venture capital, incubation, and entrepreneurship support unit.
The agreement was signed by Eng. Khaled Hegazy, Vodafone Egypt External Affairs & Legal Director, and Mr. Hesham Al-Gurg, Seed Group CEO. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Mr. Atef Helmy, Egypt’s Minister of Communications & Information Technology. Helmy praised this promising partnership that strengthens cooperation between Egypt and the UAE and unlocks new development opportunities in the telecom sector.
Eng. Khaled Hegazy said “We at Vodafone Egypt are happy with this new partnership that confirms Vodafone Xone’s role in supporting promising projects and helping them grow through investment, incubation and business development services.” He reiterated Vodafone’s commitment to support entrepreneurship as an important pillar for developing the telecom sector and revitalizing the Egyptian economy.
Mr. Hisham Al-Gurg stated, “We did not hesitate to partner with Vodafone; as we realize the innovation and ambitions of the Vodafone Xone entrepreneurs. We will provide all the support needed to the Xone companies in the UAE relying on our expertise in the UAE market.”
The signing ceremony took place at the Egyptian Ministry of Communications & Information Technology booth in GITEX Exhibition in Dubai. It was attended by a substantial number of Egyptian telecom journalists, UAE telecom officials, and GITEX visitors. Furthermore, three of Xone’s startups (Eshtery, Eventtus, Gyrolabs) were represented at the Egyptian booth.
In partnership with Seed Group, Casa Forma, the London based bespoke luxury interior and architectural design firm will be headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering its luxury design and property search services to the MENA region by December 2012.
Casa Forma’s strategy is to expand to the MENA region to provide discerning clientele bespoke interior and architectural design for high end residential, commercial, hospitality, marine, and aviation sectors.
Casa Forma has won 2 International Design & Architectural Awards in 2011, and a UK Property Award in 2012 highlighting Casa Forma’s exceptional luxury design capabilities.
For more information about Casa Forma, visit their website at www.casaforma.co.uk
Seed Telecom entered into a regional marketing contract with the CellulAD Group. CellulAD Communications private limited is a mobile applications & advertising company. The company develops powerful, yet simple-to-use, inclusive mobile applications for mobile and landline subscribers.
The primary objective of the cooperation is to expand CellulAD value added products and services into the MENA region by capitalizing on Seed Telecom’s strong connections with regional mobile operators.
The contract will see Seed Telecom strengthen its already established presence in Telecommunication Consulting.
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