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Record-setting tower climber to defend his title at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After three years off, WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is making its comeback on April 15 and 16 — and so is Shaun Stephens-Whale, the event’s fastest climber.

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  • TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After three years off, WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is making its comeback on April 15 and 16 — and so is Shaun Stephens-Whale, the event’s fastest climber.
  • is returning to defend his title and beat his own time.
  • I’m happy to have achieved that and look forward to racing the CN Tower with WWF-Canada again this spring.
  • However, you can, quite literally, take it step by step with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature.”
    The all-time record for climbing the CN Tower is 7:52, set in 1989 by Brendan Keenoy.

ORFALI BROS BISTRO TAKES NO.1 SPOT AS THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST IS REVEALED FOR 2023

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Orfali Bros Bistro, an unlicensed gastronomic bistro and test kitchen located in Dubai's buzzing contemporary Wasl 51 neighbourhood, was founded in 2021 by three brothers originally from Syria: Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali.

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  • Orfali Bros Bistro, an unlicensed gastronomic bistro and test kitchen located in Dubai's buzzing contemporary Wasl 51 neighbourhood, was founded in 2021 by three brothers originally from Syria: Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali.
  • One of the most distinctive restaurants in the UAE, Orfali Bros Bristro has now earned the highly coveted ranking as the best restaurant in the MENA region.
  • William Drew, Director of Content for Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "It's a great honour to announce that Orfali Bros Bistro has made it to the No.1 spot at the second edition of Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants awards.
  • To see more details on the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants voting process, please click here .

ORFALI BROS BISTRO TAKES NO.1 SPOT AS THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS LIST IS REVEALED FOR 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 30, 2023

Orfali Bros Bistro, an unlicensed gastronomic bistro and test kitchen located in Dubai's buzzing contemporary Wasl 51 neighbourhood, was founded in 2021 by three brothers originally from Syria: Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali.

Key Points: 
  • Orfali Bros Bistro, an unlicensed gastronomic bistro and test kitchen located in Dubai's buzzing contemporary Wasl 51 neighbourhood, was founded in 2021 by three brothers originally from Syria: Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali.
  • One of the most distinctive restaurants in the UAE, Orfali Bros Bristro has now earned the highly coveted ranking as the best restaurant in the MENA region.
  • William Drew, Director of Content for Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "It's a great honour to announce that Orfali Bros Bistro has made it to the No.1 spot at the second edition of Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants awards.
  • To see more details on the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants voting process, please click here .

The Economist Events' Global Illicit Trade Summit to Spark Action-Driven Dialogue on Combating Illicit Trade

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

With an aim to create a dialogue and address the root cause of illegal trade, The Economist Events will host the third Global Illicit Trade Summit on October 30th, 2018 at the Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi.

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  • With an aim to create a dialogue and address the root cause of illegal trade, The Economist Events will host the third Global Illicit Trade Summit on October 30th, 2018 at the Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi.
  • Newer technologies, crypto-currency, taxation, legal loopholes, rise of freezones, eCommerce and regional socio-economic instability have opened new opportunities for counterfeit, terrorism, Intellectual Property crimes and other illicit trade.
  • The Summit will feature a range of panel discussions, candid interviews and presentation from prominent influential leaders and experts.
  • More than ever before, there is a clear business case for bringing the fight against illicit trade into the mainstream.