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Global Citizen Forum hosts star studded line up, including Yusra Mardini, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David, to champion climate action

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action.

Key Points: 
  • The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit, with a host of international voices making the case for meaningful climate action and global citizenship.
  • Yusra, who was joined by Jetex CEO Adel Mardini, was determined to show that "everyone has the right to dream".
  • Leaving the forum with custom hand-printed t-shirts, delegates will spread this vital message around the world with the very clothes they wear.
  • Music icon Nile Rodgers presented celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award, with the comic delivering some hilarious lines as part of his acceptance speech.

Global Citizen Forum hosts star studded line up, including Yusra Mardini, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David, to champion climate action

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 8, 2023
The Butterfly Effect, White Dome Geyser, Climate change, Professional association, CNN, UK garage, Age of Earth, Climate, Tourism, RAS, Associate, Change, LED, Heart, Emirate, Russell Peters, House music, Trauma, Rotation, Partnership, Forum, Being Human, Mindfulness, World Economic Forum, Education, Global Citizen, PADI, UNESCO, Jetex, Management, Nightclub, Ras Al Khaimah

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action.

Key Points: 
  • The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit, with a host of international voices making the case for meaningful climate action and global citizenship.
  • Yusra, who was joined by Jetex CEO Adel Mardini, was determined to show that "everyone has the right to dream".
  • Leaving the forum with custom hand-printed t-shirts, delegates will spread this vital message around the world with the very clothes they wear.
  • Music icon Nile Rodgers presented celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award, with the comic delivering some hilarious lines as part of his acceptance speech.

Miraval Resorts & Spas Launches Miraval Life in Balance Podcast

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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As a pioneer in destination wellness spa resorts for nearly 30 years, Miraval Resorts & Spas brings its core intention of empowering people to lead their best lives to the podcast space with today’s launch of Miraval Life in Balance.

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  • As a pioneer in destination wellness spa resorts for nearly 30 years, Miraval Resorts & Spas brings its core intention of empowering people to lead their best lives to the podcast space with today’s launch of Miraval Life in Balance.
  • The first podcast from the Miraval brand aims to guide audiences to cultivate wellness, intention and inspiration from anywhere in the world.
  • Host Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, an American lifestyle and clean-living blogger, takes listeners on a virtual journey of insight and mindfulness to Miraval Resorts & Spas, where thought leaders, brand collaborators, and guests share their personal expertise on wellbeing practices and how they foster mindfulness in their everyday lives.
  • She has worked with several knowledgeable individuals in the space and inspirational companies, giving her insight into the intentionality of body and soul that Miraval looks to develop through their resorts, and now through this new podcast.

Author Preuss Boards Claxson Media’s Upcoming Sci-Fi Series Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime Adaptation

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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via NewMediaWire -- Claxson Media Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Vivo, confirmed earlier today that Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime author and science writer, Paul Preuss, has agreed to join the book-to-screen adaptation as a consultant for the planned upcoming television series based on Preuss’ and the late Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi novel series of the same name. Paul Preuss’ consulting deal was negotiated by Preuss and iBooks’ John T. Colby, Jr. along with agent Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners (CMP) of Beverly Hills, CA, who additionally represents Dwayne Hill, David Cormican, Brick Tower Press, J. Boylston & Company Publishers, Claxson Interactive and Claxson Lifestyle Holdings LLC.

Key Points: 
  • Bringing Paul (Preuss) on board the screen-based adaptation of the Arthur C. Clarkes Venus Prime novels brings a level of nuanced authenticity and access to the science and tech blended with the world and scenarios that have been re-imagined by Hill and Cormican as they develop the material, says Roberto Vivo, Claxson Media Chairman and CEO.
  • The Arthur C. Clarkes Venus Prime series written by Preuss was originally published between 1987 and 1991 by Byron Preiss.
  • The story for the novels was adapted from six short stories written by the late science-fiction author and Academy-Award nominated screenwriter, Sir Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey).The selection and ordering of the short stories within the Venus Prime series of novels was performed by Preuss.
  • Preuss consulting deal was negotiated by Preuss and iBooks John T. Colby, Jr. along with agent Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners (CMP) of Beverly Hills, CA.

ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Presents Annual "On the Come Up" Showcase Featuring Hip-Hop And R&B's Rising Stars On @ASCAP Social Media, September 8 - 10

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

During the virtual showcase, ASCAP will premiere never-before-seen exclusive video performances from a lineup of up-and-coming music stars recognized for their musical talent.

Key Points: 
  • During the virtual showcase, ASCAP will premiere never-before-seen exclusive video performances from a lineup of up-and-coming music stars recognized for their musical talent.
  • "On the Come Up"supports the careers of ASCAP's rising songwriters, producers and artists.
  • The complete lineup for the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul "On the Come Up" Showcase is as follows:
    A musical trailblazer and viral sensation, multifaceted singer-songwriter Inayah is not one to fall under pressure.
  • Inayah once again blessed the masses with her distinctive lyrics and sound in 2021 in her opening single "Fallin."