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Associated Press
15 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Call for Speakers: The NAMA Show 2026
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 31, 2025-- The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is now accepting speaker proposals for The NAMA Show 2026, taking place April 22-24 in Los Angeles. This high-impact educational leadership opportunity targets over 5,200 professionals in convenience services who join The NAMA Show. This is the opportunity for experts in client relations, operational optimization, service innovation, and retail design to demonstrate their subject matter expertise to an audience of decision-makers. Why present at The NAMA Show? Who should apply? The NAMA Show welcomes speakers who are solving real challenges, transforming operations, or pushing the boundaries of unattended retail and self-service. NAMA is seeking: Proposals should focus on helping operators drive business results, whether through profitability, efficiency, or better customer experience. Topics should be relevant and designed for audiences such as business leaders, operations directors, sales professionals, and more. Speaker proposals are due September 16. Learn more and submit through The NAMA Show website. Selected speakers will be notified by the end of November 2025. ### NAMA represents the U.S. Convenience Services Industry, which contributes $40.04 billion to the U.S. economy. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry's over 165,000 hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play. View source version on Sandra Renderos,[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA VIRGINIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY RESTAURANT/BAR OTHER RETAIL MANUFACTURING OTHER HEALTH SUPERMARKET FOOD/BEVERAGE RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE LODGING OTHER EDUCATION TRAVEL MACHINERY OTHER TRANSPORT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION HEALTH DISCOUNT/VARIETY TRANSPORT SOFTWARE HARDWARE SOURCE: National Automatic Merchandising Association Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/31/2025 11:28 AM/DISC: 07/31/2025 11:27 AM
Business Wire
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Call for Speakers: The NAMA Show 2026
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is now accepting speaker proposals for The NAMA Show 2026, taking place April 22-24 in Los Angeles. The NAMA Show welcomes speakers who are solving real challenges, transforming operations, or pushing the boundaries of unattended retail and self-service. Share This high-impact educational leadership opportunity targets over 5,200 professionals in convenience services who join The NAMA Show. This is the opportunity for experts in client relations, operational optimization, service innovation, and retail design to demonstrate their subject matter expertise to an audience of decision-makers. Why present at The NAMA Show? Visibility. Gain traction as a recognized expert in front of operations directors, sales and marketing professionals, technology experts, and business owners across unattended retail and self-serve convenience services: vending, micro markets, coffee and pantry services, and more. Connection. Build relationships with decision-makers who are actively investing in solutions and strategies for growth. Impact. Contribute to the industry's future by sharing real-world experience, emerging insights, and innovative approaches. Who should apply? The NAMA Show welcomes speakers who are solving real challenges, transforming operations, or pushing the boundaries of unattended retail and self-service. NAMA is seeking: Operators achieving breakthrough results in vending, micro markets, pantry, or office coffee service (OCS). Suppliers and tech innovators reshaping the self-service experience. Recognized experts in retail and convenience who can articulate the roadmap to success. Experts from healthcare, hospitality, higher education, or retail integrating unattended solutions. Brand leaders and marketers creating powerful, consumer-first experiences. Strong communicators who can deliver clear, valuable guidance on the fundamentals of a good operation. Proposals should focus on helping operators drive business results, whether through profitability, efficiency, or better customer experience. Topics should be relevant and designed for audiences such as business leaders, operations directors, sales professionals, and more. Speaker proposals are due September 16. Learn more and submit through The NAMA Show website. Selected speakers will be notified by the end of November 2025. ### NAMA represents the U.S. Convenience Services Industry, which contributes $40.04 billion to the U.S. economy. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry's over 165,000 hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play.
Gulf Today
23-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
‘NAMA Talks' session spotlights financial risks women face
NAMA Women Advancement held the first session of its community-focused initiative, 'NAMA Talks', today (Tuesday) at Aljada in Sharjah. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support women in making informed decisions that enhance their participation across various spheres of life. The first session, titled 'Empowering Women through Financial Risk: Awareness and Understanding', catered to women aged 18 and above, including students, employees, housewives, retirees, and recent graduates. Held in strategic partnership with the Sharjah Judicial Department, the session featured Judge Dr. Salama Rashid Al Ketbi, Head of the Judicial Inspection Department at the Sharjah Judicial Department, who shared legal insights into common financial risks faced by women. Drawn from real court cases, she outlined practical legal protections available to help women safeguard their financial rights. Empowerment begins with awareness Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of NAMA, said: 'At NAMA, we believe that true empowerment starts with awareness. A woman who is financially and legally informed is better equipped to protect her assets and make decisions that reinforce her stability, both within her family and in society. Through 'NAMA Talks', we create space for meaningful discussions on real-life challenges that women face, providing content that promotes knowledge and drives positive change.' 'This initiative goes beyond delivering information. It aims to foster a societal culture rooted in shared experiences and knowledge exchange, enabling women in all walks of life to make conscious decisions that contribute to societal empowerment. It reinforces the role of women as active contributors to the family and to the economy alike,' she added. Real-life cases and practical tools During the session, participants explored real-life scenarios drawn from court experiences, such as signing contracts without proper understanding, granting general powers of attorney, or dealing with unlicensed entities. These were followed by open discussions and legal commentary by Judge Al Ketbi helping attendees understand the legal implications and best responses in each case. To conclude, attendees received access to an e-booklet titled 'Protect Yourself Financially', offering practical steps to take when faced with financial risks, contact information for relevant support authorities, and a personal pledge to commit to making well-informed financial decisions. Five sessions planned for this year This was the first of five sessions planned under the 'NAMA Talks' initiative this year. The series is structured around three main themes: financial risks; the importance of women's careers in STEM fields; and income generation through Artificial Intelligence. It aims to create an enabling environment for women across all aspects of life and increase awareness on pressing social and economic challenges. The initiative also strengthens public engagement with NAMA, and reinforces its position as a leading entity for women's empowerment. Sessions will be held across various locations in Sharjah and Fujairah, ensuring broad access for diverse audiences, and the next session is scheduled for August 19 in Khorfakkan. This initiative aligns with NAMA's broader mission to women's advancement by creating inclusive spaces for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and community-based empowerment.
Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NAMA launches ‘NAMA Talks' series with a first session focused on financial risks and women's economic empowerment
Mariam Al Hammadi: A woman who is financially and legally informed is better equipped to protect her assets and make decisions that reinforce her stability, both within her family and in society. Sharjah: NAMA Women Advancement held the first session of its community-focused initiative, 'NAMA Talks', today (Tuesday) at Aljada in Sharjah. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support women in making informed decisions that enhance their participation across various spheres of life. The first session, titled ' Empowering Women through Financial Risk: Awareness and Understanding', catered to women aged 18 and above, including students, employees, housewives, retirees, and recent graduates. Held in strategic partnership with the Sharjah Judicial Department, the session featured H.E. Judge Dr. Salama Rashid Al Ketbi, Head of the Judicial Inspection Department at the Sharjah Judicial Department, who shared legal insights into common financial risks faced by women. Drawn from real court cases, she outlined practical legal protections available to help women safeguard their financial rights. Empowerment begins with awareness H.E. Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of NAMA, said: 'At NAMA, we believe that true empowerment starts with awareness. A woman who is financially and legally informed is better equipped to protect her assets and make decisions that reinforce her stability, both within her family and in society. Through 'NAMA Talks', we create space for meaningful discussions on real-life challenges that women face, providing content that promotes knowledge and drives positive change.' 'This initiative goes beyond delivering information. It aims to foster a societal culture rooted in shared experiences and knowledge exchange, enabling women in all walks of life to make conscious decisions that contribute to societal empowerment. It reinforces the role of women as active contributors to the family and to the economy alike,' she added. Real-life cases and practical tools During the session, participants explored real-life scenarios drawn from court experiences, such as signing contracts without proper understanding, granting general powers of attorney, or dealing with unlicensed entities. These were followed by open discussions and legal commentary by Judge Al Ketbi helping attendees understand the legal implications and best responses in each case. To conclude, attendees received access to an e-booklet titled ' Protect Yourself Financially ', offering practical steps to take when faced with financial risks, contact information for relevant support authorities, and a personal pledge to commit to making well-informed financial decisions. Five sessions planned for this year This was the first of five sessions planned under the 'NAMA Talks' initiative this year. The series is structured around three main themes: financial risks; the importance of women's careers in STEM fields; and income generation through Artificial Intelligence. It aims to create an enabling environment for women across all aspects of life and increase awareness on pressing social and economic challenges. The initiative also strengthens public engagement with NAMA, and reinforces its position as a leading entity for women's empowerment. Sessions will be held across various locations in Sharjah and Fujairah, ensuring broad access for diverse audiences, and the next session is scheduled for August 19 in Khorfakkan. This initiative aligns with NAMA's broader mission to women's advancement by creating inclusive spaces for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and community-based empowerment.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria: $300 helicopter levy, oil firms, operators shun NAMA's ultimatum
Oil companies and helicopter operators have shunned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to comply with the $300 helicopter landing levy introduced by the federal government. Despite the threat of enforcement action including the possible denial of flight startups at oil rigs the operators have refused to make payments, insisting the levy lacks legal and regulatory backing. The levy, introduced during the previous administration through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, mandates helicopter operators to pay a $300 fee for landings at oil rigs, terminals, helipads, airstrips, and other platforms. The fee is administered through a private consultant, Naebi Dynamic Concept. Although temporarily suspended in May 2024 by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo pending a review, the suspension was later lifted through a circular signed by Akut D.S., General Manager, Air Traffic Control Operations, NAMA. On June 24, 2025, NAMA published an advertorial titled, 'Enforcement of Helicopter Landing Levies for Air Navigation Services in Oil Fields, Terminals, Rigs, Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Units, Helipads, Airstrips, and Aerodromes,' urging all affected operators to comply within seven days. According to NAMA, 'these proactive efforts have not yielded the desired compliance, due to the influence of certain individuals who have worked with them against adherence to established regulatory requirements.' NAMA defended the levy, stating, 'The enforcement of helicopter landing levies aligns with Global Best Practices and is currently implemented across International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member states in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.' The agency added that these levies are necessary to maintain and upgrade modern air navigation infrastructure, particularly with the increased operation of helicopters, drones, and fixed-wing aircraft in Nigeria's airspace. Despite the expiration of the ultimatum, there has been no compliance from the operators. A source in NAMA disclosed that the agency is in a fix and yet to take decisive action. 'They are being defiant. They don't want to pay, and you know the industry is divided. From what I learnt, NAMA will still contact the operators and the Minister is fully in charge,' the source told Daily Trust. Operators have maintained that the levy is unjustified. One industry player said, 'Already we pay all statutory charges as stipulated by law. Why the $300 levy again?' Managing Director and CEO of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, called on the federal government to scrap the levy, saying it does not align with ICAO standards. 'That $300 fee is not part of ICAO charges for cost recovery. If there's an investment in navigation or communication infrastructure, then it can be justified. But in this case, there's no such investment,' he said. Also weighing in, Roland Iyayi, a trustee of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), said the levy places an additional burden on an already overtaxed industry. 'When this matter came up during Hadi Sirika's time, we shut it down. It was clear that introducing this levy would be harmful to the industry,' Iyayi noted. He warned that revenue generated from aviation must be reinvested in the sector, lamenting that the new levy appears to divert funds elsewhere.
