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China's Hainan FTP Promotion Event Successfully Held in Dubai

HAIKOU, China, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On May 19, the 2025 Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) promotion event, focusing on the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, was held in Dubai.

Jointly organized by the Hainan Provincial People's Government and the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, with support from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee (CCPIT Hainan) and the China Chamber of International Commerce Hainan Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Hainan), the event aimed to facilitate high–level dialogue and practical cooperation.

H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, stated that the UAE will actively align with the FTP's financial liberalization and cross–border trade facilitation policies, exploring innovative cooperation models in emerging fields such as AI and blockchain. UAE delegates at the conference expressed full confidence in the prospects of bilateral cooperation, stressing that governments, industrial parks, and trade promotion agencies of both sides should play an active role in advancing bilateral economic and trade collaboration.

During the conference, Hainan signed four batches of agreements with institutions from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries, covering new energy, free trade zone development, logistics parks, automotive trade, and headquarters base development.

Hainan provincial leadership underscored that after the customs closure, the FTP will adopt a framework centered on “zero tariffs, low tax rates, and a simplified tax system” to cultivate a market–oriented, law–based, and internationalized business environment. They highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation with the UAE in areas like the digital economy and green energy.

Chinese Ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming noted that the FTP's open policies closely align with the UAE's 50–Year Development Plan, adding that bilateral collaboration will set a new benchmark for China–Middle East economic and trade cooperation.

Hainan is intensifying efforts to build itself into a free trade port (FTP), aiming to establish independent customs operations by the end of 2025.

Source: CCPIT Hainan


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عبد الله عسيري الرئيس التنفيذي لـ”لوسيديا” يضخ دماء جديدة في الهيكل القيادي للشركة

الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية , May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  كشف عبدالله عسيري، المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة “لوسيديا” الرائدة في مجال تجربة العملاء المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، عن تشكيلة قيادية جديدة ستقود دفة الشركة نحو آفاق أرحب من النمو والتوسع العالمي.

في خطوة استراتيجية تعكس طموحات الشركة، نجح عسيري في استقطاب نخبة من الخبرات العالمية لتعزيز الصف القيادي للشركة. ويتقدمهم شيشير داس الذي تولى منصب المدير المالي، قادمًا بحقيبة خبرات ثرية من مؤسسات كبرى أمثال بنك أمريكا و”كابجيميني” و”سبرينكلر“، حيث كان له الفضل في إدارة العمليات المالية والتخطيط الاستراتيجي وتحليل الأداء المالي وإعادة هيكلة الأعمال. وفي آخر محطاته المهنية كمدير مالي في “سبرينكلر“، اضطلع بدور محوري في إدارة الأرباح والخسائر والتهيئة للطرح العام الأولي وترشيد النفقات استراتيجيًا.

وانضمت إلى قائمة النجوم الجدد يارا ملبس، التي تولت دفة التسويق للشركة كنائب للرئيس، مستفيدةً من رصيدها الوافر الذي يمتد لعقدين من الزمن في مؤسسات عالمية مرموقة، وإنجازاتها المشهودة كنائب الرئيس العالمي للتسويق في “سيكونس” ومدير التسويق العالمي في “إنفوبيب“.

أما العقل الهندسي الجديد للشركة فهو أناند ساورابه، صاحب قصة النجاح في تحويل “سبرينكلر” من شركة ناشئة إلى عملاق تقني بقيمة 3.5 مليار دولار. وفي باكورة مشواره المهني، تدرج في مناصب في “إنفوسيس” قبل أن يرتقي إلى مناصب رفيعة في “ديلويت“.

ولم تغفل الشركة جانب رأس المال البشري، إذ عينت هشام مسمار، الخبير في إدارة المواهب والثقافة المؤسسية، الذي صقل مهاراته في شركات مثل كريم و”كافاك” والفطيم. وانضم أيضًا زياد بن سليمان لقيادة تطوير الأعمال، جالبًا معه خبرته المميزة في “مرن” للتقنية المالية، إحدى شركات جاهز الدولية لأنظمة المعلومات.

وفي تعليق يعكس رؤية طموحة، قال عسيري: “نحن نبني فريقًا من صناع التغيير العالميين، كل منهم يمثل قمة في مجاله. إن هذه الكفاءات ستكون حجر الزاوية في مسيرتنا نحو العالمية وترسيخ مكانة التقنية السعودية على الخارطة الدولية.” وتأتي هذه التعيينات في وقت تشهد فيه لوسيديا نموًا متسارعًا، لتؤكد أن الشركات السعودية الناشئة باتت قادرة على جذب أفضل المواهب، في تحدٍ صريح للشركات العالمية في ساحة المنافسة على الكفاءات النادرة.

نبذة عن لوسيديا

لوسيديا هي منصة موحدة، معززة بالذكاء الاصطناعي لإدارة تجارب العملاء ودعم أنشطة التسويق وخدمة العملاء في المؤسسات الحكومية والشركات الكبرى والمتوسطة والصغيرة في الوطن العربي. تقدم لوسيديا أدوات معززة بالذكاء الاصطناعي لتمكين المؤسسات على اختلاف أحجامها وتخصصاتها من جمع البيانات وتحليلها واستخلاص تفاعلات هادفة ورؤى عملية وقابلة للتنفيذ، ليتسنى لها بناء روابط متينة وإنسانية مع العملاء وتحقيق نتائج ملموسة في إطار يتّسم بالأمن والدقة والمصداقية.


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Lucidya’s CEO Abdullah Asiri Announces Key Appointments As Part of Executive Leadership Team

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Lucidya’s CEO and founder, Abdullah Asiri, recently announced key appointments to the AI–powered, unified customer experience (CXM) platform executive leadership team.

The new leadership appointments include Sisir Das as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Lucidya, Sisir held prestigious roles at industry giants such as Bank of America, Capgemini, and Sprinklr, where he worked extensively on finance operations, strategy & FP&A, transformation, and business restructuring. Most recently, as Director of Finance at Sprinklr, he played a pivotal role in P&L management, IPO readiness, FP&A, and strategic cost optimization.

Also joining Lucidya’s C–suite is Yara Milbes as Vice President of Marketing. With a career spanning 20 years in marketing, Yara has held prominent leadership roles at global organizations, including Global VP of Marketing at CEQUENS and Global Marketing Director at Infobip.

The company also announced the appointment of Anand Saurabh as Vice President of Engineering. Before joining Lucidya, Anand served as VP of Product Engineering at Sprinklr, where he contributed to the company’s growth from a startup to a unicorn with a $3.5 billion IPO. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Infosys and senior positions at Deloitte.

Hisham Mosmar has been appointed as Director of People and Culture and will be responsible for developing a high–performance culture and talent strategies. Before joining Lucidya, Hisham served as Director of People at Careem, Kavak, and Al–Futtaim. Additionally, Ziyad Binsulaiman has been appointed as Director of Business Development. Ziyad formerly held the position of Commercial Director at the fintech company Marn, part of Jahez International Company for Information Systems Technology.

Commenting on the new appointments, Abdullah Asiri, CEO and founder of Lucidya, shared,
“As we rapidly expand into new markets, recruiting top talent from multinational organizations—each an expert in their own right—will play an integral role in our growth. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and global expertise that will undoubtedly help us scale faster and gain a competitive edge.”

About Lucidya:

Lucidya is a fully compliant, AI–powered unified customer experience platform designed to support CX and marketing leaders in large enterprises, governments, and SMEs across the Arab world. Through the transformative power of AI, Lucidya enables organizations to turn raw data into meaningful interactions and actionable insights, allowing them to build human connections and drive real business impact.


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HOFA anuncia novos prêmios de arte digital, em colaboração com o parceiro de exposição PhillipsX

Sougwen Chung, 'SPECTRAL – Oscillation 1', 2024, Acrílico sobre Perspex, criado com o sistema robótico personalizado D.O.U.G._5, 152,5 x 152 cm (Imagem cortesia de Phillips & HOFA)

LONDRES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A HOFA Gallery anuncia o lançamento do Digital Art Awards, uma iniciativa em colaboração com o parceiro da exposição PhillipsX. Anunciando uma nova era de reconhecimento da arte digital. Esse evento celebra práticas inovadoras na interseção de arte e tecnologia, incluindo IA, mídia imersiva e generativa. A cerimônia de premiação será realizada em 15 de maio de 2025, apresentando as quatro categorias principais de Imagem estática, Imagem em movimento, Inovação e Experiência, e seguida por uma exposição pública organizada pela Phillips em Londres, de 16 a 22 de maio de 2025.   

Como destaque do calendário de arte da primavera de Londres, a premiação inaugural celebra a crescente importância cultural da arte digital e destaca artistas que redefinem a cultura visual por meio da estética algorítmica e da colaboração homem–máquina. Os visitantes podem se envolver com as obras de arte e as ideias que estão moldando o futuro da arte digital.

Vinte finalistas internacionais serão selecionados por seu trabalho que ultrapassa os limites da criatividade digital. Cada vencedor da categoria receberá uma comissão de US$ 10.000 para uma nova obra de arte. Os finalistas e vencedores serão escolhidos por um painel de especialistas líderes em arte e inovação.

Os primeiros candidatos incluem várias figuras proeminentes da arte digital e generativa, como Sarah Meyohas, Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Operator e Kevin Abosch, o que ressalta o calibre do talento que os prêmios já estão atraindo.

A exposição pública organizada pela Phillips apresentará os trabalhos vencedores de cada categoria, juntamente com uma seleção de peças de alguns finalistas, oferecendo um espectro da inovação que impulsiona a arte digital.

Os prêmios se baseiam no sucesso da SPACES, a série de exposições de vendas da HOFA, organizada pela Phillips por meio de sua plataforma de exposições de vendas, a PhillipsX. Essa iniciativa é dedicada a defender artistas no nexo entre arte, ciência e tecnologia. Os artistas vencedores também participarão desse programa, com novos trabalhos exibidos em exposições, feiras e colaborações institucionais selecionadas.

O Digital Art Awards é orgulhosamente apoiado pelo Fundo de Cultura Digital da Hivemind Capital Partners'. O Hivemind tem o compromisso de defender artistas digitais consagrados, ao mesmo tempo em que estimula talentos emergentes e constrói uma base econômica sustentável para o florescente ecossistema de arte digital. Outros parceiros incluem ApeChain, uma plataforma global para a próxima geração de criadores e agitadores culturais, e o banco de criptografia global Amina.

Elio D'Anna, cofundador da HOFA e do Digital Art Awards, disse: “O Digital Art Awards representa um importante reconhecimento dos artistas que estão moldando o futuro. Por meio de nossa parceria com a Phillips, temos o compromisso de defender a inovação e oferecer uma plataforma para que talentos visionários redefinam a arte e a tecnologia.”

Emma–Louise O'Neill

[email protected] 

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HOFA kündigt neue Digital Art Awards in Zusammenarbeit mit Ausstellungspartner PhillipsX an

Sougwen Chung, ,SPECTRAL – Oscillation 1', 2024, Acryl auf Plexiglas, erstellt mit dem D.O.U.G._5 Bespoke Robotic System, 152,5 x 152 cm (Abb. mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Phillips & HOFA)

LONDON, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Die HOFA Gallery kündigt die Einführung der Digital Art Awards an, eine Initiative in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ausstellungspartner PhillipsX. Damit beginnt eine neue Ära der Wertschätzung digitaler Kunst. Die Veranstaltung feiert innovative Projekte an der Schnittstelle von Kunst und Technologie, darunter KI, immersive und generative Medien. Die Preisverleihung findet am 15. Mai 2025 statt und umfasst vier Hauptkategorien: Standbild, Bewegtbild, Innovation und immersive Kunst. Vom 16. bis zum 22. Mai 2025 folgt eine öffentliche Ausstellung bei Phillips in London.

Als Höhepunkt des Londoner Kunstfrühlings würdigt die erste Preisverleihung die wachsende kulturelle Bedeutung digitaler Kunst. Im Rampenlicht stehen Künstlerinnen und Künstler, die mit algorithmischer Ästhetik und der Kooperation von Mensch und Maschine die visuelle Kultur neu definieren. Die Besucherinnen und Besucher treffen auf Kunstwerke und Ideen, die das Gesicht der digitalen Kunst von morgen prägen werden.

Für den Wettbewerb werden 20 internationale Finalistinnen und Finalisten ausgewählt, die mit ihren Arbeiten die Grenzen digitaler Kreativität erweitern. Die Gewinnerinnen und Gewinner jeder Kategorie erhalten ein Preisgeld von 10.000 USDC für ein neues Auftragswerk. Die Auswahl der Finalistinnen und Finalisten sowie der Gewinnerinnen und Gewinner erfolgt durch eine Jury aus führenden Kunst– und Innovationsexpertinnen und –experten.

Unter den Anwärterinnen und Anwärtern befinden sich bereits jetzt einige der bekanntesten Namen der digitalen und generativen Kunstszene wie Sarah Meyohas, Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Operator und Kevin Abosch – ein Beweis für das hohe Niveau der Talente, die sich bereits jetzt um die Preise bewerben.

Die öffentliche Ausstellung von Phillips zeigt die Gewinnerarbeiten jeder Kategorie sowie eine kuratierte Auswahl von Werken einiger Finalistinnen und Finalisten und bietet damit ein breites Spektrum innovativer digitaler Kunst.

Die Awards knüpfen an den Erfolg von SPACES an, einer Reihe von Verkaufsausstellungen von HOFA, die Phillips über seine Ausstellungs– und Verkaufsplattform PhillipsX veranstaltet. Diese Initiative widmet sich der Förderung von Kunstschaffenden an der Schnittstelle von Kunst, Wissenschaft und Technologie. Die prämierten Künstlerinnen und Künstler werden auch an diesem Programm teilnehmen und ihre neuen Werke in Ausstellungen, Messen und ausgewählten Kooperationen mit Institutionen präsentieren.

Die Digital Art Awards werden vom Digital Culture Fund von Hivemind Capital Partners unterstützt. Hivemind fördert etablierte Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der digitalen Kunst und unterstützt gleichzeitig aufstrebende Talente, um eine nachhaltige wirtschaftliche Basis für das florierende Ökosystem der digitalen Kunst zu schaffen. Weitere Partner sind ApeChain, eine globale Plattform für die nächste Generation von Künstlern und Kulturschaffenden, und die globale Kryptobank Amina.

Elio D'Anna, Mitbegründer von HOFA und der Digital Art Awards, erklärte: „Die Digital Art Awards sind eine wichtige Ehrung zukunftsorientierter Künstlerinnen und Künstler. Im Rahmen unserer Partnerschaft mit Phillips setzen wir uns für die Förderung von Innovation ein und bieten visionären Talenten eine Plattform zur Neudefinition von Kunst und Technologie.“

Emma–Louise O'Neill

[email protected] 

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La galerie d’art contemporain HOFA annonce une nouvelle édition des Digital Art Awards, en collaboration avec son partenaire d’exposition PhillipsX

Sougwen Chung, « SPECTRAL – Oscillation 1 », 2024, acrylique sur plexiglas créée avec le système robotique sur mesure D.O.U.G._5, 152,5 x 152 cm (Image fournie avec l’aimable autorisation de Phillips et HOFA)

LONDRES, 24 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La galerie HOFA annonce le lancement des Digital Art Awards, une initiative lancée en collaboration avec son partenaire d’exposition PhillipsX. Une nouvelle ère pour la reconnaissance de l’art numérique. Cet événement célèbre les pratiques innovantes qui s’inscrivent à la croisée de l’art et de la technologie, avec notamment l’IA et les médias immersifs et génératifs. La cérémonie de remise des prix prévue le 15 mai 2025 présentera les quatre catégories clés suivantes : Image fixe, Image animée, Innovation et Expérientiel. Elle sera suivie d’une exposition publique organisée par Phillips du 16 au 22 mai 2025 à Londres.

Point culminant du calendrier artistique londonien, cette remise de prix printanière célèbre l’importance croissante de l’art numérique et met en lumière des artistes qui redéfinissent la culture visuelle, entre esthétique algorithmique et collaboration homme–machine. Les visiteurs pourront découvrir les œuvres et les concepts qui façonnent l’avenir de l’art numérique.

Vingt finalistes internationaux seront sélectionnés pour leur capacité à repousser toujours plus loin les limites de la créativité numérique. Le lauréat de chaque catégorie se verra remettre un montant de 10 000 USDC au titre de la commande d’une nouvelle œuvre. Les finalistes et les lauréats seront sélectionnés par un jury d’experts reconnus dans les domaines de l’art et de l’innovation.

Parmi les premiers candidats figurent plusieurs personnalités de l’art numérique et génératif, telles que Sarah Meyohas, Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Operator et Kevin Abosch, artistes dont la renommée témoigne du calibre des talents que ces prix attirent déjà.

Organisée par Phillips, l’exposition publique présentera les œuvres primées de chaque catégorie, ainsi qu’une sélection soigneusement organisée des œuvres de certains finalistes, offrant ainsi un aperçu de l’innovation au cœur de l’art numérique.

Ces prix s’appuient sur le succès de SPACES, la série d’expositions–ventes de la galerie HOFA, organisée par Phillips via PhillipsX, sa plateforme d’expositions–ventes. Cette initiative a pour objectif de promouvoir les artistes qui excellent à l’intersection des arts, des sciences et des technologies. Les artistes lauréats rejoindront également ce programme en présentant de nouvelles œuvres lors d’expositions, de salons et de collaborations institutionnelles de premier plan.

Les Digital Art Awards ont l’honneur d’être soutenus par le Fonds pour la culture numérique de Hivemind Capital Partners. Hivemind s’engage à soutenir les artistes numériques établis tout en encourageant les nouveaux talents et en bâtissant une base économique durable pour l’écosystème florissant de l’art numérique. Parmi les autres partenaires de l’événement figurent ApeChain, une plateforme mondiale destinée à la prochaine génération de créateurs et d’agitateurs culturels, ainsi qu’Amina, une crypto–banque d’envergure mondiale.

Le cofondateur de la galerie HOFA et des Digital Art Awards, Elio D’Anna, a déclaré : « Les Digital Art Awards représentent un hommage essentiel aux artistes qui façonnent l’avenir. À travers le partenariat que nous avons conclu avec Phillips, nous nous engageons à promouvoir l’innovation et à offrir une plateforme aux talents visionnaires afin de redéfinir l’art et la technologie. »

Emma–Louise O’Neill

[email protected] 

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HOFA Announce New Digital Art Awards, in Collaboration with Exhibition Partner PhillipsX

Sougwen Chung, 'SPECTRAL – Oscillation 1', 2024, Acrylic on Perspex, Created with D.O.U.G._5 Bespoke Robotic System, 152.5 x 152 cm (Image courtesy of Phillips & HOFA)

LONDON, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HOFA Gallery announce the launch of the Digital Art Awards, an initiative in collaboration with exhibition partner PhillipsX. Heralding a new era of recognition for digital art. This event celebrates innovative practices at the intersection of art and technology, including AI, immersive and generative media. The awards ceremony will take place on 15 May 2025, featuring the four key categories of Still Image, Moving Image, Innovation and Experiential, and followed by a public exhibition hosted by Phillips in London, from 16–22 May 2025.   

As a highlight of London's spring art calendar, the inaugural awards celebrates the growing cultural significance of digital art and spotlights artists redefining visual culture through algorithmic aesthetics and human–machine collaboration. Visitors can engage with the artworks and ideas shaping the future of digital art.

Twenty international finalists will be selected for their work pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. Each category winner will receive a $10,000 USDC commission for a new artwork. Finalists and winners will be chosen by a panel of leading experts in art and innovation.

Early applicants include several prominent figures in digital and generative art, such as Sarah Meyohas, Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Operator and Kevin Abosch—underscoring the calibre of talent the awards are already attracting.

The public exhibition hosted by Phillips will feature the winning works from each category, alongside a curated selection of pieces from some finalists, offering a spectrum of the innovation driving digital art.

The awards build on the success of SPACES, HOFA’s selling exhibition series, hosted by Phillips through its selling exhibition platform, PhillipsX. This initiative is dedicated to championing artists at the nexus of art, science, and technology. Winning artists will also join this programme, with new works shown at exhibitions, fairs and select institutional collaborations.

The Digital Art Awards are proudly backed by Hivemind Capital Partners’ Digital Culture Fund. Hivemind is committed to championing established digital artists while nurturing emerging talent and building a sustainable economic foundation for the flourishing digital art ecosystem. Other partners include ApeChain, a global platform for the next generation of creators and culture shakers, and global crypto bank Amina.

Elio D’Anna, Co–Founder of HOFA and the Digital Art Awards said: “The Digital Art Awards represent an important recognition of the artists shaping the future. Through our partnership with Phillips, we are committed to championing innovation and providing a platform for visionary talents to redefine art and technology.”

Emma–Louise O'Neill

[email protected] 

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Lucidya Secures SAR 5 Million Grant from Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program 

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidya, the leading AI–powered customer experience management (CXM) platform in the Arab world, has secured a SAR 5 million (USD 1.3 million) grant from Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP). This strategic milestone reinforces Lucidya’s position as a front–runner in the rapidly expanding AI and CXM space, while accelerating its plans for regional market expansion.

The NTDP, an initiative owned by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is designed to empower high–potential technology companies and fast–track Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. The SAR 5 million grant will enable Lucidya to scale operations, enhance its product offerings, and expand into new markets beyond the Kingdom.

The grant announcement comes as MCIT launches the second phase of its Source Tech initiative. This program aims to advance Saudi Arabia’s digital economy by further localizing application development, outsourcing, and communication services, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for digital innovation.

Ziyad Binsulaiman, Business Development Director at Lucidya, commented on the grant sharing, “Lucidya is positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s vision of becoming a global leader in technology and innovation by transforming how organizations manage customer experiences. We are honored to receive this grant, which will help us expand Lucidya’s innovative solutions across new markets and elevate the region’s CX standards.”

About Lucidya

Lucidya is a fully compliant, AI–powered unified customer experience platform (CXM) designed to support CX and marketing leaders in large enterprises, governments, and SMEs across the Arab world. Through the power of AI, Lucidya enables organizations to turn raw data into meaningful interactions and actionable insights, allowing them to build human connections and drive real business impact, safely and securely. 

About NTDP

The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) is a key national initiative aimed at advancing the Kingdom’s technology ecosystem. Through targeted interventions and funding programs such as the Bridge Fund, NTDP empowers high–growth companies and fosters an environment that supports innovation, investment, and sustainable market development—helping position Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for technological excellence.

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Cidades globais livres (Free Global Cities): uma nova visão para transformar a crise migratória em uma oportunidade

ZURIQUE, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — À medida que as abordagens convencionais falham, Free Global Cities: The Future Leaders in Migration and Public Governance propõe uma alternativa ousada — cidades autônomas projetadas para promover oportunidade econômica, educação e inovação. Editado pelo Dr. Christian H. Kälin, presidente da organização humanitária suíça sem fins lucrativos Andan Foundation, o livro reúne uma ampla gama de líderes globais ilustres para explorar como as cidades autônomas autossustentáveis podem oferecer às populações deslocadas a oportunidade de construir novas vidas.

Publicado pela Bloomsbury, o livro desafia líderes e cidadãos globais a repensar como o deslocamento de pessoas forçadas a deixar suas casas devido a conflitos, perseguições e mudanças climáticas pode ser transformado em oportunidade, combinando ideias inovadoras com políticas acionáveis e investimentos lucrativos.

“Por meio desses capítulos, exploramos uma solução pragmática para a crise global de refugiados e migração – a criação de entidades subnacionais autônomas onde os indivíduos deslocados podem viver, trabalhar e iniciar negócios, tornando–se contribuintes ativos para a economia local. Ao transformar a migração de um problema em um motor de oportunidades, essas cidades globais livres criam caminhos para os refugiados reconstruírem suas vidas enquanto impulsionam o crescimento econômico e a estabilidade social”, diz Kälin.

Uma visão para comunidades autossustentáveis

O livro apresenta contribuições de 35 especialistas internacionais importantes, incluindo Michael Møller, ex–subsecretário–geral das Nações Unidas; Dr. Titus Gebel, fundador e CEO da Tipolis; Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Paul Robert Vogt, fundador e presidente da EurAsia Heart; Mohamed Nasheed, ex–presidente das Maldivas e secretário–geral do Fórum Vulnerável ao Clima; Dr. Parag Khanna, fundador e CEO da AlphaGeo; Simon Anholt, consultor político independente e autor; e Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar, diretor executivo adjunto da Agência da UE para o Asilo.

Juntos, estes especialistas fornecem um roteiro abrangente para o futuro da governança da migração, ilustrando como Cidades Globais Livres podem impulsionar a prosperidade, a estabilidade e o desenvolvimento.

Kälin explica que “em vez de perceber os refugiados como destinatários de benevolência ou fardos para as comunidades anfitriãs, ele os reconhece como agentes de mudança, capazes de contribuir com suas habilidades, talentos e perspectivas se tiverem a oportunidade em um novo lar. Ao promover ambientes de inclusão e inovação, Cidades Globais Livres buscam aproveitar o potencial inexplorado das pessoas deslocadas, transformando–as de vítimas das circunstâncias em arquitetos de seus próprios futuros.”

O colaborador Michael Møller, ex–subsecretário–geral da ONU, diz: “o conceito de Cidades Globais Livres como soluções inovadoras e rápidas para desafios existenciais entrelaçados faz muito sentido porque envolve um repensar fundamental e lógico do próprio conceito de cidades e seu potencial para fornecer um caminho abrangente a seguir.”

O Prof. Kishore Mahbubani, membro ilustre do Instituto de Pesquisa Asiática da Universidade Nacional de Singapura e ex–presidente do Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas, aponta em seu comentário que “a menos que a humanidade como um todo se una para cooperar e encontrar soluções criativas e inovadoras, muitas sociedades serão dilaceradas pelo estresse gerado pela migração explosiva. (…) Felizmente, existe uma solução inovadora para a migração global que pode fazer com que os políticos sejam reeleitos depois de realizá–la. Aqui, esta solução inovadora é chamada de Cidades Globais Livres“.

Um bom futuro para todos

À medida que os números da migração continuam a crescer, os governos e as organizações internacionais enfrentam uma pressão crescente para desenvolver soluções que não sejam apenas eficazes, mas também politicamente viáveis. O modelo Cidades Globais Livres responde ao aumento previsto na migração. Essas cidades são escaláveis e podem ser implementadas para oferecer às pessoas deslocadas a chance de construir novos futuros para si mesmas, ao mesmo tempo em que proporcionam benefícios duradouros às nações que as acolhem.

Mohamed Nasheed, ex–presidente das Maldivas e atual secretário–geral do Climate Vulnerable Forum, diz em sua contribuição que “ao priorizar políticas inclusivas e estratégias eficazes de gestão de fronteiras, as nações e, de fato, as futuras Cidades Globais Livres podem aumentar sua resiliência contra os desafios globais, promover o desenvolvimento sustentável e mitigar os impactos negativos das migrações forçadas.”

Em seu capítulo, o Dr. Parag Khanna, fundador e CEO da AlphaGeo, aponta que as ondas migratórias que se desenrolam hoje não são apenas sobre pessoas em movimento. “Eles fazem parte de uma história muito maior, uma mudança histórica na organização da civilização global. Estamos entrando em uma janela de oportunidade — a última janela de oportunidade — para garantir a máxima sobrevivência de nossa espécie. Para ter sucesso, teremos que fazer mais do que mexer na política de imigração. Em vez disso, precisamos de uma estratégia global para reprogramar a geografia da civilização humana em direção a habitats urbanos sustentáveis em locais resilientes ao clima.”

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Free Global Cities: A New Vision for Turning the Migration Crisis into an Opportunity

ZURICH, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As conventional approaches fail, Free Global Cities: The Future Leaders in Migration and Public Governance proposes a bold alternative — autonomous cities designed to foster economic opportunity, education, and innovation. Edited by Dr. Christian H. Kälin, Chairman of the Swiss non–profit humanitarian organisation Andan Foundation, the book brings together a wide range of distinguished global thought leaders to explore how self–sustaining autonomous cities can offer displaced populations the opportunity to build new lives.

Published by Bloomsbury, the book challenges global leaders and citizens to rethink how the displacement of people forced from their homes due to conflict, persecution and climate change can be turned into opportunity, blending forward–thinking ideas with actionable policy and profitable investment.

“Through these chapters, we explore a pragmatic solution to the global refugee and migration crisis — the creation of self–governing sub–national entities where displaced individuals can live, work, and start businesses, ultimately becoming active contributors to the local economy. By transforming migration from a problem into an engine of opportunity, these free global cities create pathways for refugees to rebuild their lives while driving economic growth and social stability,” says Kälin.

A Vision for Self–Sustaining Communities

The book features contributions from 35 leading international experts, including Michael Møller, former Under–Secretary–General of the United Nations; Dr. Titus Gebel, Founder and CEO of Tipolis; Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Paul Robert Vogt, Founder and President of EurAsia Heart; Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives and Secretary–General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum; Dr. Parag Khanna, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo; Simon Anholt, independent policy adviser and author; and Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar, Deputy Executive Director of the EU Agency for Asylum.

Together, these experts provide a comprehensive roadmap for the future of migration governance, illustrating how Free Global Cities can drive prosperity, stability, and development.

Kälin explains that “rather than perceiving refugees as recipients of benevolence or burdens on host communities, it recognizes them as agents of change, capable of contributing their skills, talents, and perspectives if given the opportunity in a new home. By fostering environments of inclusivity and innovation, Free Global Cities seek to harness the untapped potential of displaced people, transforming them from victims of circumstance into architects of their own futures.”

Contributor Michael Møller, former Under–Secretary–General of the UN, says, “the concept of Free Global Cities as innovative and rapid solutions to intertwined existential challenges makes eminent sense because it involves a fundamental and logical rethinking of the very concept of cities and their potential to provide a comprehensive path forward.”

Prof. Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore and former President of the United Nations Security Council, points out in his commentary that “unless humanity as a whole comes together to cooperate and find creative, innovative solutions, many societies will be torn apart by stresses generated by explosive migration. (…) Fortunately, there is an innovative solution to global migration that can get politicians re–elected after carrying it out. Here, this innovative solution is called Free Global Cities.”

A Good Future for All

As migration numbers continue to grow, governments and international organizations face mounting pressure to develop solutions that are not only effective but also politically feasible. The Free Global Cities model responds to the anticipated increase in migration. These cities are scalable and can be implemented to offer displaced people the chance to build new futures for themselves, while also providing lasting benefits to the nations that host them.

Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives and current Secretary–General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, says in his contribution that “by prioritising inclusive policies and effective border management strategies, nations and indeed future Free Global Cities can enhance their resilience against global challenges, promote sustainable development, and mitigate the negative impacts of forced migrations.”

In his chapter, Dr. Parag Khanna, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, points out that today’s unfolding migration waves are not just about people on the move. “They are part of a far grander story, an epochal shift in the organisation of global civilisation. We are entering a window of opportunity — the last window of opportunity — to ensure maximum survival of our species. To succeed, we will have to do more than tinker with immigration policy. Rather, we need a global strategy to reprogramme the geography of human civilisation towards sustainable urban habitats in climate–resilient locations.”

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