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Business Journals
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Journals
American Heart Association turns bystanders into lifesavers by building a nation ready to act
In the split second it takes for a heart to stop, everything changes. For the 350,000 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year, survival often hinges on one factor: whether someone nearby knows how to respond. Yet 7 in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in a cardiac emergency. As a result, fewer than half of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from bystanders before professional help arrives. That is a gap the American Heart Association is determined to close. As the world's leading voluntary health organization dedicated to longer, healthier lives, the Association is taking bold steps through its Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative, a nationwide movement to turn bystanders into lifesavers. At the heart of this mission is a commitment to ensure that everyone is equipped with the skills to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator). These are not just tools — they are the difference between life and death. Take Matt Clark's story as a powerful example. In 2020, while piloting a transatlantic Delta Air Lines flight, Clark suffered a sudden cardiac arrest midair. His co-pilot, Te Lee, immediately began administering chest compressions and directed another crew member to retrieve the onboard AED. Thanks to their quick response and the availability of an AED, Clark's life was saved and the crew was able to safely land the plane so he could receive further medical care. He later received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to protect him in the future. It was the combination of emergency preparedness, advanced technology and the ongoing research and advocacy supported by the American Heart Association that made this lifesaving outcome possible. expand That same commitment to readiness is now taking root across Atlanta, where community organizations are helping to build a stronger chain of survival. With the support of several local companies and partners, thousands of individuals have gained access to lifesaving CPR education. Youth-focused groups such as the Georgia Youth Football League Conference and Soccer in the Streets, along with faith-based organizations like First Baptist East Point and Dream Church, have been empowered with the tools and training to respond in cardiac emergencies. Other nonprofits such as At-Promise Atlanta and Special Kneads and Treats, LLC have also joined the movement. Each received CPR training kits, funding for certification and access to AEDs — ensuring that more people across the community are prepared to save lives when every second counts. Creating a Nation of Lifesavers goes beyond education and awareness — it also requires meaningful policy change at both the federal and state levels. To support this effort, the American Heart Association has endorsed the federal Access to AEDs Act, which would establish a grant program to help K–12 schools provide CPR and AED training, purchase lifesaving devices and implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) designed to reduce fatalities from sudden cardiac arrest in school settings. In Georgia, that commitment is becoming a reality. Beginning July 1, 2025, all schools across the state will be required to have a CERP in place. These plans mandate CPR certification for designated staff members and the implementation of practice drills to ensure readiness in the event of a cardiac emergency. Additionally, state funding has been allocated to help schools acquire the resources needed to meet CPR education requirements — an essential component of Georgia's high school graduation standards. expand Everyone has the power to make a difference in a cardiac emergency. Whether you're at school, on a sports field, at church or even in the air, knowing how to respond can save a life. That's what the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative is all about — giving people the skills and confidence to step in when it matters most. Learning CPR and how to use an AED doesn't take long, but it can mean everything to someone in need. You don't have to be a medical professional to help. You just have to be ready. Together, we can close the gap, strengthen our communities and create a future where no one dies from cardiac arrest simply because help didn't come in time. The next life saved could be someone you love — or it could be yours. The time to become a lifesaver is now. To learn more about the Nation of Lifesavers and how you can support, visit
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CAAP Increases Stake in Toscana Aeroporti
ICD Becomes Shareholder in CAAP LUXEMBOURG, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), ("CAAP" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading private airport operators, announced today that it has acquired, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, the remaining 25% interest in Corporación América Italia S.p.A. ("CAI") from the Investment Corporation of Dubai ("ICD"), thereby increasing its total interest in CAI to 100%. CAI holds a 62.28% interest in Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A. ("TA"), the Company's subsidiary that operates the Pisa and Florence airports. The transaction was completed through a share swap agreement, with CAAP delivering 1,996,439 newly issued shares to ICD as consideration for the 25% interest in CAI. To ensure a fair valuation, an internationally recognized firm was engaged to provide an independent fairness opinion. With this acquisition, CAAP has increased its indirect economic interest in Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A. by 15.6%, further strengthening its strategic position in the Italian airport sector. About Corporación América Airports Corporación América Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions. Currently, the Company operates 52 airports in 6 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy). In 2024, Corporación América Airports served 79.0 million passengers, 2.7% (or 0.4% excluding Natal) below the 81.1 million passengers served in 2023, and 6.2% below the 84.2 million served in 2019. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the ticker "CAAP". For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Contact Patricio Iñaki Esnaola Email: Phone: +5411 4899-6716 Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Arabian Business
28-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Best restaurants in ICD Brookfield Place: Dubai's most elite dining destination
Walk into ICD Brookfield Place and you immediately sense the difference. There's a quiet confidence about the place – no neon logos, no cloying fragrance pumped through the air vents. Just sharp lines, natural light, and the unmistakable feel of serious money spent wisely. In a city obsessed with superlatives, ICD Brookfield Place plays a subtler game. It doesn't scream for attention – it earns it. At a glance, it's a corporate stronghold – home to hedge funds, family offices, and the kind of firms that rarely do PowerPoint. But beneath the surface, something else is going on. ICD Brookfield Place has quietly, and deliberately, become one of Dubai's most refined culinary playgrounds. This is a dining destination built for grown-ups – the kind who close deals over dry-aged tuna and end the day with the city skyline as their backdrop. This is not just about food – it's about positioning. It's a statement that Dubai's power brokers, dealmakers, and culture shapers don't want to eat where everyone else is eating. They want nuance. They want discretion. They want restaurants that understand the difference between a trend and a standard. And ICD Brookfield Place delivers that, floor after floor. Iberian-Latino is the label, but that barely scratches the surface. It's a love letter to the flavours of Portugal, Spain, and Latin America – all refracted through the lens of contemporary Dubai. The lighting is sultry, the plates are plated like artwork, and there's a palpable buzz that never tips into chaos. The team here knows what they're doing. It's where you go to entertain someone important – or become someone important. It's also one of the few places in the city where you can actually feel the intersection of heritage and ambition in every bite. Every dish is deliberate, every detail a nod to craft. Bar Des Prés Bar Des Prés is what happens when a celebrity chef doesn't phone it in. Cyril Lignac could've cashed in with a lazy French concept. Instead, he brought edge. Paris meets Tokyo – foie gras meets miso – in a space that feels more like a billionaire's private apartment than a commercial kitchen. Every dish is dialled in, every texture deliberate. It's fine dining without the fuss, luxury with its collar undone. Lignac's ability to merge French elegance with Japanese precision makes Bar Des Prés not just unique – but essential. Il Gattopardo Il Gattopardo is pure mood. A seductive throwback to Italy's golden age, it's less about trends and more about timelessness. The kind of place where the staff remember your name and your table preference after one visit. Where truffle doesn't feel like a gimmick and pasta is made with actual pride. It's dinner with a side of Fellini. The interiors whisper old-world romance, while the menu walks a tightrope between tradition and flair. It's where you escape, even if just for a few hours, to a slower, more indulgent era. 1920 1920 might be the most impressive lounge in Dubai that still feels like a secret. Perched on the 52nd floor, it's a masterclass in restraint – a vintage-inspired hideaway that doesn't rely on tricks. It's jazz-age New York reframed through the DIFC lens: polished, confident, and effortlessly cool. The views alone could carry the venue – but they don't have to. Here, it's the atmosphere – the sense that something important is always about to happen – that keeps people coming back. It's ideal for quiet strategy sessions or reflective nights that stretch into something more meaningful. Lulu and the Beanstalk Lulu and the Beanstalk defies classification. Part film set, part bookshop, part café – it's the creative heart of the building. Founded by two filmmaker sisters, it's all about atmosphere: low lighting, worn leather, vinyl records, and a refreshment list that doesn't take itself too seriously. You could come here for a casual coffee or end up closing a joint venture late into the evening. Either works. There's an effortless magic to it – like walking into a memory you didn't know you had. It's whimsical without being twee, serious without being stiff. And the soundtrack? Flawless. The Guild The Guild is built for scale – but without the soulless sprawl. Think of it as a culinary theatre: multiple rooms, each with its own purpose, tempo, and identity. Market-fresh seafood prepared to order. Robata grilled over open flames. A bakery with serious credentials. The space breathes. It pulses. It accommodates both solo diners sketching ideas and twelve-person tables closing nine-figure deals. You can arrive at lunch and stay past dinner without repeating a course. It's less a restaurant, more a living, breathing organism – one that knows how to flex, adapt, and entertain. Josette Josette is what happens when someone decides to make dinner an event again. It's part restaurant, part stage show, all wrapped in velvet and brass. Chef Burcu Cracknell's menu plays the hits – duck à l'orange, escargot, beef tartare – but reimagined with a wink. The team are performers. The interiors are theatre. It's not subtle – but that's the point. Josette doesn't aim to please everyone. It dares to impress the few. Every moment here is staged for delight – and beneath the glamour, there's substance. The food is excellent, the energy electric. Bottom Line? ICD Brookfield Place isn't just competing with Dubai's dining scene – it's redefining it. Every restaurant here has a point of view, a pedigree, and a plan. There's no filler, no fluff, and absolutely no tolerance for mediocrity. It's where taste – literal and figurative – finally catches up with the money. In a city where everything tries to be everything, this is one address that knows exactly what it is: a serious destination for those who live, work, and eat with intent. It's curated not for hype, but for longevity. For substance. For those who know that a table booked here says more than an Instagram story ever could.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Government eases port restriction for leather exporters to enhance trade
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): In a move to facilitate leather traders, the Union Government has removed key procedural restrictions on the export of value-added leather products. Easing port norms will enhance the export of leather from the country and enhance Ease of Doing Business in India. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a Notification No. 15/2025-26 dated May 26, 2026, removing key procedural restrictions applicable to the export of value-added leather step is expected to reduce compliance burden and improve ease of doing business for exporters, the Commerce Ministry said. Port restrictions have been withdrawn, allowing export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, and EI Tanned Leather from any port or Inland Container Depot (ICD). Earlier, these exports were restricted to specific notified ports. The mandatory requirement for testing and certification by the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, Crust Leather, and EI Tanned Leather has also been dispensed with. These procedural requirements were originally instituted to monitor the export of value-added leather products and distinguish them from raw hides and dutiable items. However, with the removal of export duties on such leather categories and the clear physical distinction between processed and raw leather, the existing checks were considered redundant. The decision follows consultations with stakeholders, including the Council for Leather Exports, Leather Exporters and Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). It is expected to streamline export procedures, reduce transaction costs, and benefit MSME exporters in particular, the Commerce and Industry Ministry added. The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has set a target of USD 47 billion by 2030, of which USD 13.7 billion is for the export sector. The government has implemented several reforms to boost trade and industry. The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on wet blue leather has been reduced from 10 per cent to zero, effective 2nd February 2025, addressing a key industry demand, while export duty on crust leather has been eliminated. The reforms also support India's efforts to enhance export competitiveness in the global leather value chain while maintaining transparency and quality standards under general customs provisions, the Ministry added. (ANI)
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IsDB, Algeria sign cooperation framework for 2025–2027
Algiers -- The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) and Algeria on Tuesday signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework for the period 2025–2027. The partnership framework brings together IsDB, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), and the Islamic Development Bank Institute. The new cooperation aims to support sectors that enhance competitiveness, economic diversification, infrastructure, and private-sector development and strength partnerships for human capital development and regional cooperation. The agreement was signed by Algerian Finance Minister Abdelkrim Bouzred and IsDB President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser.
