Latest news with #AYS
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
AZAM Sarawak youth leaders to showcase projects at ASEAN forum
KUCHING: Three youth leaders from Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) will represent the state at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF) Youth Assembly 2025. The event, held in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 10 to 15, will feature discussions on environmental conservation, digital innovation, and inclusive governance. AZAM Sarawak confirmed the participation of its Young Souls (AYS) wing members, including president Theron Then Kai Yuan, secretary Muhammad Shahrizan, and executive committee member Micheal Larry. The organisation stated that this opportunity highlights its leadership in youth empowerment and participatory communication. URBANICE Malaysia, under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), is organising the forum to foster regional dialogue on sustainable urbanisation. AZAM Sarawak's involvement underscores its commitment to youth-driven sustainable development in ASEAN. The group aims to amplify Sarawak's youth voices and aspirations on a regional platform. Mohd Hassnal Hakim, AZAM Sarawak's strategic communication manager, emphasised the importance of collaboration in advancing sustainability efforts. He noted that grassroots initiatives like green enterprises and digital empowerment prove youth are active solution-drivers today. AZAM Sarawak's participation reinforces the state's growing influence in regional sustainable development. The statement added that AYS serves as a benchmark for youth-led innovation, shaping progressive policies in ASEAN. This engagement further solidifies Sarawak's reputation as a model for sustainable urbanisation. - Bernama
The Star
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
AYS: Takeover of CosmoSteel now unconditional
PETALING JAYA: AYS Ventures Bhd has announced that the voluntary takeover offer by its associate company, 3HA Capital Pte Ltd, for all shares in Singapore-listed CosmoSteel Holdings Ltd has become unconditional. This follows 3HA Capital crossing the 50% shareholding threshold, the steel solutions provider said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. 'As of July 23, 2025, the offer has received valid acceptances in respect of nearly 229 million shares, representing approximately 87.88% of the total number of voting rights in the company.' If the offeror receives valid acceptances for at least 90% of the total voting rights, it will have the right to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares from shareholders who did not accept the offer, at the final offer price, added AYS. 3HA Capital said it does not intend to revise the final offer price. AYS' wholly-owned subsidiary, Ann Yak Siong (Singapore) Pte Ltd, holds a 14.9% stake in 3HA Capital.
Fashion Value Chain
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
AYS Developers breaks a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Real Estate Training Session in Dubai
AYS Developers, one of the region's fastest-rising names in luxury real estate, has officially made history. AYS Developers, in partnership with Dr. Nour ElSerougy, widely known as the Eagle of Real Estate, the Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute, and Al Safi Bank, successfully hosted the world's largest real estate training session, setting a new Guinness World Record at the Grand Hyatt Conference & Exhibition Centre in Dubai. AYS Developers breaks a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Real Estate Training Session in Dubai The event welcomed over 2500 attendees, each registered with individual QR codes and monitored on-site by official Guinness World Records adjudicators. Taking place from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm, the session focused on mastering off-plan sales strategies – particularly in high-growth areas such as Dubai Islands, where AYS Developers is actively expanding its footprint. The historic session was led by Dr. Nour ElSerougy, widely recognised as the Eagle of Real Estate, and hosted by renowned broadcaster and entrepreneur Kris Fade, the event was a high-energy convergence of knowledge, community spirit, and investment insight. Attended by senior government authorities and prominent real estate stakeholders from across the region, the session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion on the future of Dubai real estate, featuring industry leaders including Ms. Sonia Waters – Head of Sales at AYS Developers; Mr. Ismael Al Hammadi – Founder and CEO of Al Ruwad Real Estate and Biznet Consulting; Mr. Nazish Khan – Chief Operating Officer of FIDU Properties; Mr. Loai Al Fakir – Chief Executive Officer – Provident, Mr. Denis Donovan – President Reelly AI, Mr. Spencer Lodge – Award-winning podcast host & business strategist and Dr. Nour ElSerougy. AYS Developers has quickly earned a reputation for delivering premium lifestyle developments that combine smart living, sustainable design, and long-term value. Known for using top-tier European brands, smart home technology, and world-class amenities, AYS sets itself apart through a commitment to timeless quality-and a client-first approach that extends well beyond handover. The developer is all set to launch its series of ultra-luxury projects worth a Billion Dirhams under its prestigious Heritage Collection in the city's most coveted location – Dubai Islands. These upcoming projects by AYS in Dubai Islands are a prime example of its vision in action. These developments will be part of Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on sustainable urban expansion, quality of life, and dynamic tourism growth. With over 80 hotels, world-class wellness hubs, and a strong infrastructure pipeline, Dubai Islands represents a next-generation opportunity, and AYS Developers is poised to lead it. The event took place in collaboration with Al Safi Bank, first Islamic bank established within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), offering Sharia-compliant financial services to international clients. The bank specialises in cross-border transactions, foreign exchange operations, ethical banking solutions, and innovative money services tailored for a global audience. Yulia Loshchukhina, CEO of AYS Developers, said, 'We don't just build homes; we build legacies. Breaking a world record is symbolic of how we think: bold, forward-looking, and grounded in real impact. It's a surreal feeling to have achieved something so monumental, we're proud to champion education, innovation, and investment in Dubai through this landmark event.' Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, added, 'This achievement is a testament to what happens when vision meets action. Seeing thousands of industry professionals united by a shared commitment to excellence was truly powerful. At AYS, we're not just selling properties: we're shaping the future of real estate in Dubai, one bold step at a time.' Dr. Nour ElSerougy, Real Estate Mentor and Host of the Training Session commented, 'Hosting this session was about more than setting a record; it was about creating a legacy of education. We brought together a community of professionals passionate about growth, and I believe this moment will mark a turning point for the industry in the region.' Mr. Mohammed Mousa, CEO of Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute added, 'What began as a bold vision has now become a historic milestone. Breaking the record was never just about numbers – it was about igniting a global movement in real estate education. From the heart of Dubai, we've shown what's possible when passion, purpose, and people come together. This achievement is a testament to what our industry can accomplish when we dare to aim higher.'
Web Release
03-06-2025
- Business
- Web Release
AYS Developers breaks a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Real Estate Training Session in Dubai
AYS Developers, one of the region's fastest-rising names in luxury real estate, has officially made history. AYS Developers, in partnership with Dr. Nour ElSerougy, widely known as the Eagle of Real Estate, Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute, and Al Safi Bank, successfully hosted the world's largest real estate training session, setting a new Guinness World Record at the Grand Hyatt Conference & Exhibition Centre in Dubai. The event welcomed over 2500 attendees, each registered with individual QR codes and monitored on-site by official Guinness World Records adjudicators. Taking place from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm, the session focused on mastering off-plan sales strategies – particularly in high-growth areas such as Dubai Islands, where AYS Developers is actively expanding its footprint. The historic session was led by Dr. Nour ElSerougy, widely recognised as the Eagle of Real Estate, and hosted by renowned broadcaster and entrepreneur Kris Fade, the event was a high-energy convergence of knowledge, community spirit, and investment insight. Attended by senior government authorities and prominent real estate stakeholders from across the region, the session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion on the future of Dubai real estate, featuring industry leaders including Ms. Sonia Waters – Head of Sales at AYS Developers; Mr. Ismael Al Hammadi – Founder and CEO of Al Ruwad Real Estate and Biznet Consulting; Mr. Nazish Khan – Chief Operating Officer of FIDU Properties; Mr. Loai Al Fakir – Chief Executive Officer – Provident, Mr. Denis Donovan – President Reelly AI, Mr. Spencer Lodge – Award-winning podcast host & business strategist and Dr. Nour ElSerougy. AYS Developers has quickly earned a reputation for delivering premium lifestyle developments that combine smart living, sustainable design, and long-term value. Known for using top-tier European brands, smart home technology, and world-class amenities, AYS sets itself apart through a commitment to timeless quality—and a client-first approach that extends well beyond handover. The developer is all set to launch its series of ultra-luxury projects worth a Billion Dirhams under its prestigious Heritage Collection in the city's most coveted location – Dubai Islands. These upcoming projects by AYS in Dubai Islands are a prime example of its vision in action. These developments will be part of Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on sustainable urban expansion, quality of life, and dynamic tourism growth. With over 80 hotels, world-class wellness hubs, and a strong infrastructure pipeline, Dubai Islands represents a next-generation opportunity, and AYS Developers is poised to lead it. The event took place in collaboration with Al Safi Bank, first Islamic bank established within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), offering Sharia-compliant financial services to international clients. The bank specialises in cross-border transactions, foreign exchange operations, ethical banking solutions, and innovative money services tailored for a global audience. Yulia Loshchukhina, CEO of AYS Developers, said: 'We don't just build homes; we build legacies. Breaking a world record is symbolic of how we think: bold, forward-looking, and grounded in real impact. It's a surreal feeling to have achieved something so monumental, we're proud to champion education, innovation, and investment in Dubai through this landmark event.' Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, added: 'This achievement is a testament to what happens when vision meets action. Seeing thousands of industry professionals united by a shared commitment to excellence was truly powerful. At AYS, we're not just selling properties: we're shaping the future of real estate in Dubai, one bold step at a time.' Dr. Nour ElSerougy, Real Estate Mentor and Host of the Training Session commented: 'Hosting this session was about more than setting a record; it was about creating a legacy of education. We brought together a community of professionals passionate about growth, and I believe this moment will mark a turning point for the industry in the region.' Mr. Mohammed Mousa, CEO of Innovation Experts Real Estate Institute added: 'What began as a bold vision has now become a historic milestone. Breaking the record was never just about numbers — it was about igniting a global movement in real estate education. From the heart of Dubai, we've shown what's possible when passion, purpose, and people come together. This achievement is a testament to what our industry can accomplish when we dare to aim higher.'
Telegraph
29-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Buy junk bonds, lean hogs or soybeans
Sign up to the weekly Investor Newsletter for exclusive analysis and content. Do you actually know anything about whisky? Sure, you might know Laphroaig is that peaty one, whether or not to include an 'e' and what the barrel economy is. Maybe you've heard of the angels' share and know why you can't find a 39pc whisky. You might know why Macallan 1926 is an important bottle or how to pronounce 'quaich'. But are you aware of what the reform of WOWGR means for you? Can you explain the difference between OLA and RLA and whether AYS would affect that? Or know how many times VAT is due from the time you purchase a cask to it landing in your glass? However tempting that advert on Facebook offering returns of 18pc a year and a chart showing that whisky outperforms gold and every stock market, let this be your pause for thought. The chances that you are in any position to invest in whisky are, for all intents and purposes, zero. Disregarding the potential for it to be outright fraud, even the most scrupulous and legitimate proposal should be ringing very loud alarm bells for an investor. For a start, the whisky cask investment world is entirely unregulated. There are no protections offered by the Financial Conduct Authority, and you have no recourse with either the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Even the advertising of these schemes is so misleading that the Advertising Standards Authority issued a widespread enforcement notice against the concept of it. The City of London Police was compelled to press release a warning – not for the potential fraud, but simply the deceptive marketing. Nobody seems to have paid much attention to this though, with whisky cask websites still strewn with promises that your cask will increase in value and assertions they outperform markets. There are cherry-picked charts showing the performance of a backdated whisky 'index' to seemingly random points in time, a move that would get a regulated fund manager in real trouble. But let's say you've done all of your research, found one of the genuine brokers offering legitimate and transparent investment in whisky casks, of which there are a few, and are keen to plough your cash into casks. Have you actually considered the investment proposition at hand? This could not be a less diversified investment. Even buying a single stock or one particular gilt is a better spread of risk thousands of times over. Hell, a share in a tiny whisky producer is significantly more diversified. That one share represents a slice of every single cask they own, all of the distribution networks they have established, the legacy and power of that producer's name, bottling, labelling and manufacturing costs, all taxes, debts and earnings accounted for. That investment represents thousands of whisky casks, so when a few of them inevitably succumb to rotting or tasting foul or not meeting the legal definition of whisky, your eggs aren't all in that singular cask. Let's say by some miraculous coincidence you do manage to pick a particular cask that winds up worth 10,000pc more than you paid for it. How long do you think you have to wait for that ship to come in? Most of the websites suggest that a cask should be considered an investment of at least 10 years. But you know in your heart you wouldn't be impressed if somebody gave you a 10-year-old whisky for your retirement gift, would you? We're talking decades to have your money locked up in a dream that could become a nightmare at a moment's notice. Fine, you've done your research, considered the proposition in full and you're comfortable with staking your capital for decades at the risk of losing it all. Before you commit, here's a potted selection of every other investment you should consider before venturing into the deep space of this most distant of satellite holdings. Global index funds, US index funds, UK index funds, European index funds, emerging market index funds, actively managed funds of each of the above, actively managed funds targeting financial sectors, tech sectors, consumer sectors, individual stocks, bonds, gilts, Treasuries, junk bonds. Buy a house, buy a second house, buy a holiday let. Have you maxed out your Isa? Have you maxed out your premium bonds? Buy some VCTs, some EIS, some SEIS. Invest in Aim stocks, and buy some private equity. Do you own gold? Silver? Uranium, copper, platinum? Do you have a position in lean hogs, soybeans and wheat? Carbon credits, oil, gas, wind farms, solar farms, regular farms. Have you considered wine? If the answer to any of the above is no, then, like me, scam or not, you shouldn't be investing in whisky.
