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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri named Miss World 2025
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday in India, where the international pageant was held this year. Chuangsri topped a field of 108 contestants in the contest held in India's southern Hyderabad city. Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up in the competition. Ms Chuangsri received her crown from the 2024 winner Krystyna Pyszková, from the Czech Republic. The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India hosted the beauty competition in 2024 as well. India's Nandini Gupta exited after making it to the final 20. Six Indian women have won the title, including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chillar (2017).
Zawya
an hour ago
- Business
- Zawya
Al Ansari Financial Services launches business solutions centre in India to accelerate innovation
Dubai, UAE – Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI) (the 'Group'), the largest non-banking financial services provider in the GCC, announced today the opening of Al Ansari Financial Services Solutions Private Limited (AAFS Solutions), its new business solutions centre in Hyderabad, India. Strategically located, the centre will serve as a business solutions hub for the Group, aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness. The establishment of the state-of-the-art centre marks a significant milestone in the Group's commitment to innovation and operational excellence. By leveraging India's rich pool of talent and technological expertise, this office will play a pivotal role in accelerating the Group's digital transformation journey. 'We are proud to inaugurate our new offices in India,' said Mohammad Bitar, Deputy Group CEO of Al Ansari Financial Services. 'This expansion reflects our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to provide exceptional services to our customers. We are reshaping our operations to promote leaner corporate structures and enhance the effectiveness of shared services and global business service units.' 'We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity for our employees,' added Bitar. 'The expansion of our operations in India will not only enable us to deliver greater value to our customers and shareholders but also create exciting career prospects for our talented workforce.' The India office will focus on streamlining operations, optimising processes and developing cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the financial industry. By centralising specific functions, the Group aims to foster collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing across its expanding network. A Platform for Future Growth In the first phase of the Group's project, an IT Excellence Centre has been established to drive innovation and improve technological capabilities. Looking ahead, the centre is poised to expand its offerings to include business process outsourcing (BPO) services, further optimising Al Ansari Financial Services' operations and allowing us to allocate more resources to core business initiatives and strategic growth. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
Entrepreneur
an hour ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Meenakshi Alternates Launches INR 700 Cr Realty Fund with Eye on Urban Growth
Over six years, the Meenakshi Real Assets Fund aims to invest in 6–8 self-liquidating real estate deals, offering cash flows and equity upside, with up to INR 70 crore per deal targeting top-tier developers and micro-markets. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In a major leap into the financial services sector, Hyderabad-based Meenakshi Group has launched "Meenakshi Alternates" (M-Alts), its new investment platform, and announced its debut fund—the INR 700 crore Meenakshi Real Assets Fund. Focused on real estate, this SEBI-approved Category II AIF aims to tap into the high-growth potential of India's tier I cities. "Securing the AIF license marks a significant milestone for us," said Mahesh Katragadda, CEO of Meenakshi Alternates. "We are seeing strong early interest, and our team is evaluating prospective opportunities. Currently, we have three potential deals under due diligence." The fund adopts a hybrid strategy, blending both debt and equity investments, with a target corpus of INR 700 crore, including an INR 350 crore greenshoe option. Meenakshi Group has itself committed up to 20% of the fund size, underscoring its confidence in the venture. With a six-year horizon, the Meenakshi Real Assets Fund will focus on 6 to 8 high-conviction deals in self-liquidating real estate assets that offer steady cash flows and equity upside. Individual transactions could go up to INR 70 crore, targeting tier I developers and leaders in high-potential micro-markets. "We are leveraging our established track record in real estate to offer institutional-grade, well-structured financial products. Building long-term trust and delivering consistent returns is our goal," Mahesh added. Known for its expansive portfolio—13 million sq. ft. delivered, 371 MW in power, and 650+ lane kilometers of highways—Meenakshi Group is now channeling its expertise into financial services, positioning M-Alts as a trusted partner for real estate investments across India's urban landscape.
South China Morning Post
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Suchata Chuangsri becomes Thailand's first-ever Miss World
Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand has been crowned Miss World 2025, marking a historic first for her country at the 72nd edition of the international pageant, held this year in Hyderabad, India Chuangsri, a 22-year-old political-science student from Phuket, emerged victorious from a field of 108 contestants representing countries across the globe. She received the crown on Saturday from the reigning title-holder, Czech model Krystyna Pyszková. Chuangsri said she aimed to use the Miss World platform to raise awareness of breast cancer through her 'Opal for Her' initiative, which she has championed for over three years. Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic (left) with first runner up Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia at the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad on Saturday. Photo: AP
CNA
10 hours ago
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- CNA
Opal Suchata Chuangsri: Thailand's first Miss World winner champions breast cancer awareness
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday (May 31) in India, where the international pageant was held this year. Chuangsri topped a field of 108 contestants in the contest held in India's southern Hyderabad city. Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up in the competition. Chuangsri received her crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszková. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) The 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India hosted the beauty competition last year as well. India's Nandini Gupta exited after making it to the final 20. Six Indian women have won the title, including Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chillar (2017). The 21-year-old is currently studying at Thammasat University, taking up International Relations at its Faculty of Political Science. Chuangsri, whose family is in the hotel business in Phuket, speaks fluent English and Chinese. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss World (@missworld) She is a breast cancer awareness advocate. At 16, she underwent surgery to remove a benign tumour and would eventually launch Opal For Her to raise breast health and breast cancer awareness. She plans to use her current platform to globally promote her project. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Opal Suchata (@suchaaata) Chuangsri had also represented her country in the Miss Universe pageant last year as Miss Universe Thiland and finished third runner-up. However, her title was revoked by the Miss Universe Organisation in April this year, after it cited a breach of contract, having accepted another title before completing her one-year reign.
