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"blues - America's gift to the world"

Emotion and Passion In All You Do…

Date: 10 August 2021

Guest: Bill Luckett – Co Founder and CEO of Ground Zero Blues Club

Bill’s business acumen extends to real estate, and as well as co-owning a restaurant and live music venue with legendary actor Morgan Freeman, the ‘Ground Zero Blues Club’, he also finds the time to be actively involved in the restoration and preservation of many buildings in his hometown. More...

"Inspiration from Adversity - Empathy & Responsibility"

Turning our scars into route maps to well-being

Date: 6 July 2021

Guest: Asma Faraz – AMS Integrated Solution 

Asma was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1992, during the civil war. Growing up during the civil war and later as a refugee, Asma believes that educating children and teaching them the right values is indispensable for cultivating personal and societal wellbeing. More...

"climate change, girls education & sustainability"

You’re never too young to make a difference

Date: 1 June 2021

Guest: Geoffrey Mboya – Founder SDGs Mtaani

Geoffrey, is a young humanitarian and sustainability advocate , born and bred in Mukuru an informal settlement characterized with all forms of poverty, he began organizing lobbying efforts and public demonstrations at the age of 14 in his hometown of Nairobi, Kenya…More...

"Inspiration and baseball"

Hitting the Home Run

Date: 11 May 2021

Guest: Liz Banks  – Founder and CEO Home Run Club LLC

The Home Run Club is the exclusively authorized, internationally recognized organization founded to create the awe inspiring achievements of the greatest home run hitters in baseball history. The club operates with the endorsement and support of Major League BaseballMore...

Global Space Congress Edition

Inspiration and Creating the NEWSPACE Economy

Date: 02 March 2021

Guest: Shelli Brunswick  – Chief Operating Officer, The Space Foundation

Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, and Executive Leader for the Center of Innovation and Education, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the workforce development roadmap and economic opportunities available to all people in the space economy… More...

"Be All You can be"

The Generation of Women’s “Firsts”

Date: 02 February 2021

Guest:  Brigadier General Anne F. Macdonald – US Army Retired

Brigadier General Anne Macdonald graduated from West Point in 1980 in the first genderintegrated class, and served 31 years in the Army leading and building highly effective teams. Anne is a senior Army aviator qualified as a UH60 Blackhawk pilot, a paratrooper, and is air assault qualified. More…

Inspiration, Philanthropy and AI

 A Trailblazer’s Story 

Date: 05 January 2021

Guest: Francesco Rulli – Chief Executive Officer,  Querlo and Forbes AI

Francesco Rulli, Founder, and CEO have leveraged a life-long interest in entrepreneurship, media, fashion, and technology. Previous enterprises include the John Malkovich fashion line, and Film Annex, an online film distribution company. The company promoted independent films with revenues… More…

The Power of Inspiration

 A necessary ingredient for recovery, surviving and thriving post 2020 and COVID19

Date: 01 December 2020

Guest: Dave Crane – Dave Crane Global

Dave’s 30+ years as a (Ex-BBC) radio and TV presenter and station manager positions him as the idea master of ceremonies and host for your virtual events. In addition to keynote speaking, Dave advises sponsors, makes crucial calls on schedule, content and marketing.  More…

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Bill Luckett

bill luckett - CEO Ground Zero Blues Club

An esteemed Mississippi lawyer and media personality, Bill Luckett is as familiar on television and radio as he is in the courtroom. In addition to TV appearances on the Food Network, CNN and Turner South Broadcasting, together with his many interviews that have been broadcast worldwide, Mr. Luckett has been featured on CBS and NPR radio, and lent his voice to numerous radio advertisements and public service announcements.

He has featured in many documentaries and movies; Last of the Mississippi Dukes, Delta Rising, On the Road in America, All About Us, Meanwhile in Mississippi, Texas Heart, South of Sanity, Battlecreek, Blunt Force and Thrasher Road, to name just a few!

Bill’s business acumen extends to real estate, and as well as co-owning a restaurant and live music venue with legendary actor Morgan Freeman, the ‘Ground Zero Blues Club’, he also finds the time to be actively involved in the restoration and preservation of many buildings in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Instilled with a strong sense of community, he serves as Secretary of the Tallahatchie River Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports education in the area, serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Chairman of the Economic Development/Tourism Committee of the Mississippi Delta Strategic Compact, and is a member of the Board of Directors of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services.

He relentlessly promotes tourism in the Mississippi Delta.

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Asma Faraz - AMS Intergrated solutions

Asma was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1992, during the civil war. Growing up during the civil war and later as a refugee, Asma believes that educating children and teaching them the right values is indispensable for cultivating personal and societal wellbeing. 

Asma obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kabul University. She is an active volunteer for a number of nonprofit organizations, and serves on the board of numerous organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan and the Enabled Children Initiative. The latter is the first organization working on the rights of persons with disabilities in Afghanistan by educating and empowering children with disabilities to help them become active members of their communities. 

Asma works at AMS Integrated Solution as an External Relations Manager. She joined the company in 2020 from the Embassy of Afghanistan where she served as the Events Manager and Executive Assistant to the Ambassador. As the Manager, she is also responsible for AMS’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Through CSR, Asma supports vulnerable communities in countries where the company operates. 

Geoffrey Mboya

Geoffrey Mboya - Founder SDGs Mtaani

Geoffrey, is a young humanitarian and sustainability advocate , born and bred in Mukuru an informal settlement characterized with all forms of poverty, he began organizing lobbying efforts and public demonstrations at the age of 14 in his hometown of Nairobi, Kenya.

Together with a team of ambitious youths, they founded SDGs Mtaani, a youth-led community action group that seeks to emphasize the urgency of the effects of poverty on communities across the urban slums and rural places in Kenya and beyond.

SDGs Mtaani organizes workshops, community dialogue, and demonstrations put on in partnership with other organizations, including USAWA MARCH, SabaSabaMarch4OurLives and most recently the London Climate Week of Action.

“In a community vulnerable to poverty, Let us give young people and children real hope for a better future,” Geoffrey remarks at London Climate Action 2020.

I want to see a world where all young people including those from informal settlements feel empowered, are learning without freely and gaining the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

Inspiration Tuesdays Episode 05 - Part 2

Inspiration Tuesdays Episode 05 - Part 1

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Liz Banks  - CEO Home Run Club

The 500 Home Run Club is the exclusively authorized, internationally recognized organization founded to create the awe inspiring achievements of the greatest home run hitters in baseball history. The club operates with the endorsement and support of Major League Basebal, National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

The 500 Home Run Club includes the 600, 700 and 800 Home Run Clubs. Each of these players demonstrates a rare combination of raw strength and endurance that allowed them to stay at the top of their game, which kept baseball fans everywhere on the edge of their seat.

We celebrate the outstanding achievements of histories greatest players who left their lasting impression on the baseball world. From all time greats like “Hammerin Hank” Hank Aaron, “Mr Cub” Ernie Banks, “Mr October” Reggie Jackson, and “Say Hey” Willie Mays to today’s active players who continue their quest for the all-time home run record.

In addition we salute players who served as athletic and civil role models for generations around the globe such as: Japan’s “Sadaharu Oh”, Mexico’s “El Bambino Mexicano” Hector Espino Gonzalez, Cuba’s “El Maestro” Martin Digigo, and Negro League All-Star Josh Gibson.

The 500 Home Run Club LLC represents unlimited range of uniquely powerful licensing opportunities for product marketers.

Inspiration Tuesdays Episode 04 - Part 3

Inspiration Tuesdays Episode 04 - Part 2

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Caid Rivers is Founder of “Wings of Joanne”, a 501(c)(3) certified U.S. Non Profit Organization.  Caid, an Aplastic Anemia survivor and bone marrow recipient, named the charity in honor of the woman who saved his life by donating her bone marrow.

 

“Wings of Joanne” aims to help kids deal with their time in the hospital by creating a community around gaming and virtual reality.  By using the latest in virtual reality, immersive reality, and other forms of immersive and console gaming, Wings of Joanne strives to re-instill a sense of play and fun in a sick child’s life. We know how difficult it can be to be sick and stuck in a room for long periods of time. That’s where the Gaming and Alternate Realities program (G.A.R.) comes into play. The idea here is to take the kids virtually “out of the room”!

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H.E. MARWAN BIN JASSIM AL SARKAL

His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal is the Executive Chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and is one of the key business leaders in Sharjah. His career with Shurooq began as CEO of the authority in 2009 until mid-2018, which he then became the Executive Chairman under an Emiri decree by HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah.

In 2016, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal was awarded with the Middle East CEO of the Year by the prestigious, this was also followed by Burj CEO Awards Golden Friends of India Award in 2017. He was named the Best Official Spokesperson as part of the Sharjah Government Communication Award 2017, and was ranked as Best CEO in the FDI Environmentally Sustainable Developments Industry during the European CEO Awards in 2018.

In 2019, Al Sarkal was ranked as one of 56 World’s Most Powerful Arabs 2019, according to Arabian Business magazine, in recognition of his ongoing efforts in managing and developing successful strategies for Shurooq to enhance Sharjah’s position in the international business and investment world.

Al Sarkal is a Board Member of the Sharjah Sports Club, a patron of Design Days Dubai, Board Member of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), and a former Board Member of Sharjah Tourism and
Development Authority (SCTDA).

He is also a board member in Mabanee-Shurooq joint-venture which is responsible for the development of “The Avenues Mall” in Sharjah, a board member at the Eagle Hills Sharjah Development, Chairman of the Board at Qatra Water Solutions,  Founder of Al Murr Investments, and the Chairman of the Sharjah Sustainable City project.

 

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Francesco Rulli - Querlo

“There is nothing greater in life than empowering others to succeed. Artificial Intelligence is my tool of choice to help people achieve their personal aspirations.”

Francesco Rulli, Founder, and CEO have leveraged a life-long interest in entrepreneurship, media, fashion, and technology. Previous enterprises include the John Malkovich fashion line, and Film Annex, an online film distribution company. The company promoted independent films with revenues generated through a custom ad server and player. The site hosted 300k independent films that reached up to 40 million viewers per month.

Other business ventures soon followed. BitLanders, a social media platform with 1 million registered users. Now an industry leader in gamification, BitLanders has several pending patents, including the content ranking system Buzz Score, and BitMiles, a rewarding system inspired by the Medici family’s double ledger accounting system.

Francesco is a board member of the GMRF, an organization which aids children who have lost the use of limbs or eyes or have been severely burned, injured due to war, natural disaster or illness. Francesco’s philanthropic efforts extend to Afghanistan, where he sponsored the construction of 13 classrooms, providing young women with the tools and opportunities of digital citizenship. This project led to the introduction of Bitcoin payments in 2013. Francesco has since cast his eye on Dubai, a city committed to becoming a leader in artificial intelligence.

In 2015, Francesco launched Querlo providing a robust environment for “conversational AI” and data performance analytics. Applying proprietary software, Francesco and his team developed tools to improve interactions between customers, employees, and brands. Today, the chatbots employ algorithms that mimic the neural connections of the human brain, a revolutionary development that promises to unify the arts and sciences with technology, long the dream of an Italian-American born and raised in Florence.

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Anne F. Macdonald

Brigadier General Anne Macdonald graduated from West Point in 1980 in the first genderintegrated class, and served 31 years in the Army leading and building highly effective teams. Anne is a senior Army aviator qualified as a UH60 Blackhawk pilot, a paratrooper, and is air assault qualified. Anne served 4 years in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and XVIII Airborne Corps, 7 years in the Republic of Korea, 2 1/2 years in Germany before, during, and after the fall of the Iron Curtain and 6 years as a General Officer.

She was the first woman to command a battalion at Fort Campbell, when she was selected to command a General Support Aviation Battalion in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Later, she served as an Aviation Brigade Commander of a Theater Aviation Brigade in the Republic of Korea. As the Deputy Commanding General of First Army, Division West, she was responsible for the combat training and mobilization of all Army Reserve and National Guard units in the United States west of the Mississippi. She completed two combat tours, one in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait, the other in Operation Enduring Freedom as the Deputy Commanding General for the NATO Training Mission (Police Development) in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Key assignments in the Army include serving as the Deputy Director of Operations, National Military Command Center, Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Pentagon; Deputy Commanding General, 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado later redesignated First Army Division West and Fort Carson; and Chief of Staff, United States Army Reserve Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia. She holds a bachelor of science from the United States Military Academy and two master’s degrees; one in System’s Management from the University of Southern California and the other in Strategic Studies from the US Air War College, Montgomery, Alabama.

Anne retired from active duty in 2011 as a Brigadier General with multiple awards and distinctions. She has over 20 plus years of executive-level leadership experience and has developed and trained high-performing organizations worldwide. Anne is a certified executive coach and seminar facilitator with True Growth Leadership, Microsoft, and serves as a senior mentor for the US Army. She currently is the President of the US Army Women’s Foundation, a non-profit organization honoring Army women’s service, past and present, through programs, research, and scholarships.

Anne has been married to John Macdonald a retired Army Soldier for over 31 years and they currently are living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Shelli Brunswick

Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, and Executive Leader for the Center of Innovation and Education, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the workforce development roadmap and economic opportunities available to all people in the space economy — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and Congressional Liaison for the US Air Force — to her current role leading the Center for Innovation and Education.

Advocating for space technology innovation, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to advance inclusion and diversity for students, entrepreneurs and professionals from all demographics and skill sets.

In doing so, she has piloted the launch of the Space Commerce Entrepreneurship Program and the Junior Space Entrepreneur Program. As a leading role model for women in space, Brunswick chairs the Women in Aerospace (WIA) Foundation, hosts the Women’s Global Gathering annually at Space Symposium, serves as a United Nations Space4Women Mentor and an Ambassador for WomenTech Network, and sits on the board of directors for Manufacturer’s Edge.

Dave Crane

david crane - david crane global

“After 30+ years at the sharp end of global events as host and entertainment director for 20 years at Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and many other premium events like FIFA’s Intercontinental Beach Soccer, World Beauty Championship, Rugby World Cup Sevens, Global CIO Summit, World Club 10’s (and many more). The effective use of digital stagecraft, online tools and smart solutions makes it possible to connect people like NEVER before. Want some amazing ideas on how you can truly revolutionize your online conference. Every element from social media production, training speakers, choosing the platform and delivering incredible value before, during AND after your event.

Virtual Event MC & Host

Dave’s 30+ years as a (Ex-BBC) radio and TV presenter and station manager positions him as the idea master of ceremonies and host for your virtual events. In addition to keynote speaking, Dave advises sponsors, makes crucial calls on schedule, content and marketing. He makes real-time big picture and emotionally intelligent decisions that guarantee your best possible outcomes drives results EVERY TIME. Dave’s social media savvy also means that your event can be as celebrated and influential as you want it to be. His experience brings you the best possible safety next for your hard work making sure sponsors are satisfied, contributors are rewarded and you get exactly the desired solution as designed.”

Virtual Keynote Speaker & Broadcaster

Two days after the global pandemic struck, Dave and his business partner Ernesto Verdugo launched a brand new web TV show (The Toilet Paper Diaries) for 50 consecutive days to help people living in lockdown worldwide cope with the pressures of quarantine. The show covered everything from mental health, to reinventing your business to effective remove leadership and cyber security. The 50th show had an incredible 25 guests including royalty, industry icons, thought leaders, celebrities, top authors, high achievers and radio/ tv personalities. All clamouring to be a part of the fun. Dave’s natural broadcastings style also makes him the perfect candidate for “Fireside Chats”, Webinars, Zoom Meetings, Online Summits and LIVE broadcasting. The new online format lends itself perfectly to an incredibly dynamic mix or pre-production, live energy and real-time results.

Podcast Guest, Co-host & Panelist.

When your event needs some spice, gravitas, industry insights, wisdom and humour there are few special guests more crowd pleasing than Dave Crane. He amplifies the tone of your show or event and takes the results to a whole new level. An a BBC journalist, life coach, author, recording artist, corporate trainer, therapist, entertainer, radio personality, comedy stage hypnotist, mentor, conference host and broadcaster, Dave has a ton of experience at the sharp end of many industries to share with your audience and your recorded content. He talks in sound-bites covering a range of topics and puts a futurist spin on any subject with amazingly accurate predictions and insights from experience of working with some the the world’s best practitioners.”

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Implementation of Certain New Controls on Emerging Technologies Agreed at Wassenaar Arrangement 2019 Plenary

This final rule implements multilateral controls on six recently developed or developing technologies, which were identified by the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) December 2019 WA Plenary Meeting in a manner contemplated by the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) to identify emerging technologies that are essential to U.S. national security.  The six emerging technologies are:

  • Hybrid additive manufacturing (AM)/computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools (2B001),
  • Computational lithography software designed for the fabrication of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) masks (3D003),
  • Technology for finishing wafers for 5nm production (new ECCN 3E004),
  • Digital forensics tools that circumvent authentication or authorization controls on a computer (or communications device) and extract raw data (5A004.b),
  • Software for monitoring and analysis of communications and metadata acquired from a telecommunications service provider via a handover interface (5D001.e), and
  • Sub-orbital craft (9A004.h, 9A515.a).
 

This rule harmonizes the CCL with the WA December 2019 Plenary Meeting agreements that pertain to these six technologies.  As these six technologies are recently developed or developing technologies that are essential to the national security of the United States, early implementation of the applicable WA December 2019 Plenary agreements is warranted.  The remaining WA 2019 Plenary agreements will be implemented in a separate rule.

BIS Final Rule

Afri-Streme55 Solar

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

  • Suitable for Solar systems in any harsh environment
  • Surface and underground mining applications

Main Features

  • Available in 24V 55Ah
  • Onboard CAN-Bus system to communicate with inverters
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20 000-30 000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Battery Management
  • Fire-retardant enclosure

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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme55 Supreme 24

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

Suitable for GSM and radio communication installations

Main Features

  • IOT Enabled
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20 000-30 000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Active Cell balancing
  • Active Tracking
  • Active movement sensing
  • Active charge and discharge recording
  • Cloud access for tracking recovery and performance data
  • Integrated CAN-Bus system
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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme55 mega 48

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

 Suitable for rackmount applications such as:

  • Solar installations
  • Data Center installations
  • Standby Power
  • UPS
  • Back-up Energy Storage

Main Features

  • Available in 48V 55Ah
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20 000-30 000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Active Cell balancing
  • 48V configuration
  • 6U 19” Rack enclosure
  • Integrated CAN-Bus system
  • LCD display for Charge State
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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme55 24 Moto

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

  • Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles
  • Construction Plant and Equipment
  • Heavy Defense and First Response Vehicles
  • Agriculture and Mining Plant & Equipment
  • Large Cranes, Forklifts

Main Features

  • Available in 24V 55Ah
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20,000 – 30,000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Battery Management
  • Integrated Wi-Fi Coms system
  • Fire-retardant enclosure
  • Excellent vibration resistance
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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme55 12 Moto

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

Requiring more current than a 40Ah battery

  • Light Delivery Vehicles
  • Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
  • Light Construction Plant and Equipment
  • Small yachts
  • Light Lawn / Agriculture Equipment

Main Features

  • Available in 12V 55Ah
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20,000 – 30,000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Battery Management
  • Integrated Wi-Fi Coms system
  • Fire-retardant enclosure
  • Excellent vibration resistance
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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme40 24 Moto

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments these batteries will be utilised.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes.

The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity. The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

  • Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles
  • Construction Plant and Equipment
  • Defense and First Response Vehicles
  • Agriculture Pant & Equipment
  • Cranes, Forklifts
  • Yachts, Marine uses

Main Features

  • Available in 24V 40Ah
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20,000 – 30,000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Battery Management
  • Integrated Wi-Fi Coms system
  • Fire-retardant enclosure
  • Excellent vibration resistance
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Measured Performance

Afri-Streme40 12 Moto

Battery Overview

This heavy duty, high capacity battery is designed to produce maximum capacity whilst still being extremely durable to withstand the robust environments within which these batteries will be utilized.

They can handle all the bumps and knocks that they will be exposed to, tested to withstand forces in excess of 50G without damage. The battery enclosure is also fire retardant for up to 30 minutes. The quick charge capability ensures minimal downtime, if any, at maximum availability (100%) to the client to ensure optimal productivity.

The batteries operating temperatures ensures availability in any environment, accommodating extreme negative and positive temperatures as shown in the data sheet.

Suitable For

  • Light Delivery Vehicles
  • Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
  • Light Construction Plant and Equipment
  • Small yachts
  • Light Lawn / Agriculture Equipment 

Main Features

  • Available in 12V 40Ah
  • Long cycling performance
  • High Safety
  • Fast charge
  • Long cycle life – 20 000-30 000
  • Wide temperature range
  • Battery Management
  • Integrated Wi-Fi Coms system – Optional
  • Fire-retardant enclosure
  • Excellent vibration resistance
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Measured Performance

Inspiration Tuesdays Episode 06 - Part 2

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Angela Elliot Mathis

The company, founded in 2007, creates novel ‘Mathematical Frameworks’ – engineering software based on advanced data analysis, Augmented Reality Systems – to deal with ‘the complexity of Reality’ and to solve ‘wicked’ 21st century industrial and engineering problems in energy, aeronautics, space, health and banking services.

Angela is a Council member of ADS Scotland, the UK trade body for Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space, and is on the Market and Economics Advisory Group of the UK Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

She also served 5 years on the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC), advising the Scottish Government on science related policies and legislation.

Her 35-year professional history is in international technology commercialization.

In the early 1990s, in response to the ‘ozone crisis’, whilst at I.C. I. Polyurethanes (Belgium), Angela successfully commercialised a novel CFC-free and recyclable product for the sofa and mattress industries, branded as ‘Waterlily – comfort cushioning’.

In 1999 she launched the Iomega Zip drive across Europe achieving $600m revenue in 2 years, and went on to lead the commercial expansion of independent internet service and data warehousing provider, PSINet Europe.

She is a Global Scot, having lived and worked in Paris, Brussels, Geneva and Freiberg, Germany for over 20 years, and has served on the Board of SIE (Scottish Institute for Enterprise) for 12 years

Dear AHK Members and Friends,

The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)  in cooperation with SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants cordially invite you to the Joint Seminar:

“Localisation & Local Content in the UAE”

Date: Wednesday, 30th October 2019

Time: 
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(Registration & Networking starts at 8:30AM)

Venue: 
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island

For further information: Tel.: +971 4 431 3060

Localisation programs have a long tradition in the UAE. While the defense industry has typically used so-called “offset” or Industrial Cooperation programs; ADNOC has launched an In-Country Value (ICV) program, which was followed by the Abu Dhabi Value (ADV) program soft-launched by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Abu Dhabi. Offset and ICV/ADV programs are procurement-driven and require a reciprocal economic contribution to the UAE, of a designated percentage of the value of the contract awarded. Foreign defense companies are granted offset credits under the Tawazun program in exchange for meeting their localisation commitments. Under the ICV/ADV programs, suppliers are granted a localisation score based on their local “footprint”.

Agenda

  1. Registration & Networking
  2. Welcome Address
    Oliver Oehms, CEO, German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
  3. Legal Insights on
    – ADNOC’s In-Country Value Program (ICV);
    – Department of Economic Development’s Abu Dhabi Value Program (ADV); and
    – Tawazun Economic Council’s Economic Program

    Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle, LL.M., Senior Lawyer, SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants
  4. Localisation Programs in the UAE – Update on the Programs’ Status
    Dr. Tom Deeb, T&M Associates
  5. Finding and Implementing a Unified Localisation Strategy in the GCC
    Michael Hackenbruch, Senior Manager Commercial, McDermott (tbc)
  6. Offset and Synergies with ICV/ADV
    Kim Schofield, Managing Partner, O2K Limited
  7. Panel Discussion:
    How can the defense and oil & gas industries collaborate to satisfy their localisation/offset requirements? Synergies between the industries and opportunities to leverage.
    – Doug McEwan, Director of Marketing and Contracts – Middle East and Asia, Borr Drilling Management DMCC
    – Helmut Reichelt, Head of Diehl Defence Representative Office Abu Dhabi
    Moderation: Oliver Oehms, CEO, German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK)
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June 13 2019

AmCham Abu Dhabi Announces Newly Elected 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – AmCham Abu Dhabi held its 2019 Annual General Meeting at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers on June 12, where the members of the 2019-2020 Board of Directors were elected and the new amendments to the Constitution were announced. On July 1, 2019 the following individuals will assume roles as Board Officers and Members-at-Large for a one year term that will expire June 30, 2020.

Board Officers:
  • Chairman: Jay Huston, General Manager, Orbital ATK Middle East L.L.C., Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Defense Systems Group
  • Vice Chairman: Alan L. Davis, Chief Executive, Raytheon Emirates Ltd.
  • Treasurer: Frank Conway, Senior Advisor, Mubadala Investment Company
  • Secretary: Charles Laubach, Partner, Afridi & Angel

    Members-at-Large (alphabetical order):

  • Steve Abdenour, Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
  • Nasser Al Osaiba, Managing Partner, Abu Dhabi Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel
  • Elissar Farah Antonios, Chief Executive Officer, Cluster Head for Levant & Iraq, Citibank – U.A.E.
  • Leslie Bellas, Consultant – Environmental Programs, RTI International
  • Yvette L. Campbell, Institutional Advancement Director, American Community School of Abu Dhabi
  • Rula Dajani, Country Director, AMIDEAST U.A.E. Michael Dishman, Senior Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Oshkosh Defense
  • Mike Hanlin, F-16 Program Manager – Middle East & North Africa, Lockheed Martin Global Inc.
  • Christian Lenoble, President & U.A.E. Lead Country Manager, Exxon (Al Khalij) Inc.
  • Kim Schofield, Managing Partner, O2K Ltd.
  • Dareen Zoughbi, Senior Director, Eastern Growth Markets, GE Healthcare, General Electric

The Annual General Meeting was kicked off with opening remarks by Executive Director Liz Beneski. Chairman Sharief Fahmy provided the Call to Order and an overview of AmCham Abu Dhabi. Following his remarks, Board Committee Chairs reported on their accomplishments over the last 12 months. The committees included Finance, Programs, Women in Business, Roundtables, U.S. – U.A.E. Public Affairs, Legal Affairs, Membership and Arts, Culture & Education. In addition, the 2019 Membership Directory was unveiled.

Sharief Fahmy, AmCham Abu Dhabi Chairman 2016 – 2019

Sharief Fahmy, on behalf of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors, acknowledged AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Club and Platinum Members, for their significant contributions to AmCham Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Board of Directors expressed their appreciation to Dr. Qaiser Anis and the Nominating Committee Members Josh Dobbs and Hana Al Kathib for their work putting together a slate of outstanding candidates. Furthermore, they extended their gratitude to Platinum Member Alliott Hadi Shahid Chartered Accountants who verified all votes and to all the Members of AmCham Abu Dhabi who participated in the 2019-2020 Board elections and attended the Annual General Meeting.

From Left to Right: Dareen Zoughbi, Senior Director, Eastern Growth Markets, GE Healthcare, General Electric; Christian Lenoble, President & U.A.E. Lead Country Manager, Exxon (Al Khalij) Inc.; Mike Hanlin, F-16 Program Manager – Middle East & North Africa, Lockheed Martin Global Inc.; Rula Dajani, Country Director, AMIDEAST U.A.E.; Nasser Al Osaiba, Managing Partner, Abu Dhabi Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel; Frank Conway, Senior Advisor, Mubadala Investment Company; Jay Huston, General Manager, Orbital ATK Middle East L.L.C., Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Defense Systems Group; Alan L. Davis, Chief Executive, Raytheon Emirates Ltd.; Elissar Farah Antonios, Chief Executive Officer, Cluster Head for Levant & Iraq, Citibank – U.A.E.; Leslie Bellas, Consultant – Environmental Programs, RTI International; Yvette L. Campbell, Institutional Advancement Director, American Community School of Abu Dhabi and Michael Dishman, Senior Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Oshkosh Defense.