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Deakin University uses digital technology efficiently to ensure a glitch-free and immersive experience in classroom as well as the distance education. The use of cuttingedge technological apparatus has been beneficial for both the teachers as well as the students, irrespective of their location. Deakin University recognizes the potential of technology in the coming times & takes a futuristic approach that focuses on an increasing use of dataenriched capabilities.

CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT

A farsighted approach is what fuels the vision of Deakin moving towards greater success. Meticulous planning and strategy have been put in place to prepare the youth of the country to be futureready. The past two decades have been instrumental in benefiting over 13,000 Indian students and providing them with the means to learn the right skills and get jobs that enable them to become a valuable part of the global community. The research & innovation funded by the university address community-related issues such as health, use of smart technology, establishing a sustainable environment, and propelling cultural identities.

The University offers trans-disciplinary & multi-disciplinary courses that address the five important themes. All the endeavors supported by the university lay emphasis on advancing society, culture, and economy, building safe & secure communities, improving overall health and well-being, & building a sustainable world.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESEARCH

Universally acknowledged for its breakthrough researches on global social, economic, and scientific issues, Deakin University has earned name for its top-notch research quality and standards. An astounding 89% of its researches have been rated as brilliant by the Excellence in Research for Australia. With an adroit workforce and, an international network with a great outreach, Deakin University wishes to achieve the three I’s: Institution, Industry and Impact. It aims to widen the scope of research and innovate in various areas.

MAKING INROADS INTO THE FUTURE

The Deakin India Research Initiative (DIRI) was established in 2010 with an aim to bridge the gap between industry and academia. The initiative facilitates working with a supervisor and placement of PhD students with a partner in India. Through this model, Deakin has forged some of the most synergistic collaborations in India. TERI Deakin Nano Biotechnology Centre (TDNBC) is one such ultramodern facility for research on using nanotechnology to solve issues such as food security and water availability in agriculture. It has collaborated with Tata Power and General Electric Company to develop and promote the use of sustainable energy. Similarly, Deakin’s partnership with Madras Diabetes Research Foundation is aimed at offering affordable healthcare options for diabetes. Deakin IIT Madras Centre of Excellence, Education and Research in Sport, and Centre for Social Enterprise are its other important collaborations.

Anil Mantra Logistix has earned a reputable position in the logistics industry for offering all-inclusive logistics services, coupled with strong ethics, values, governance, and operational excellence. The company offers air imports and exports services, ocean imports and exports services, as well as door-to-door services.

One of the most important areas for the company’s growth is air chartering. The logistics firm can air charter anything from India to anywhere in the world, as well as arrange door-to-door delivery in most locations. Even though door-todoor services were only recently added to their scope of services, the company has established a strong customer base worldwide who avail its services on DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms regardless of the destination/port in India.

Heavy lift freight, odd-dimensional cargo, and remote site installation services are also available through Anil Mantra Logistix’s forwarding and delivery services. The company has successfully completed a few of these project shipments to the United States and some remote locations in India. Its team is capable and experienced in handling project cargoes flawlessly.

What more, it also handles custom clearances for its customers. It has a team of trained professionals who are capable of managing all types of commodity documentation. It provides warehouses/ transit warehouses as per the needs and requirements of its customers on demand.

SPREADING WINGS OVERSEAS

Anil Mantra Logistics currently has a strong presence in Kazakhstan and Russia under the banner of Anil Mantra SMPoint. To serve the CIS countries most efficiently with its long-standing logistics experience, Anil Mantra Logistix launched its flagship store Anil Mantra SMPoint in 2018. The flagship company primarily serves Kazakhstan through a combination of road, rail, air, and sea. In January 2021, the company also announced the opening of its Russia office under the flagship of Anil Mantra SMPoint.

INNOVATIVE TRENDS

To gain a competitive advantage, Anil Mantra Logistix believes in keeping up with the ever-changing market trends. Keeping in mind the trending innovations and needs, the company incorporated Anil Mantra Tradex Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2009 to cater to the needs of customers primarily in the areas of corporate gifting, home décor, and exclusive stand-alone décor items.

OFFERING BESPOKE SERVICES

Anil Mantra Logistix takes pride in providing customers with high-quality services that are tailored to their specific needs. Whether its sea freight, airfreight, or exports to third countries, the company strives to provide timely and reliable logistics and supply chain services through a single point of contact to improve their responsiveness to clients. It has long been known for its expertise in air freight. Because of its longstanding business partnerships, almost all airlines offer the company priority on bookings. From its end, the organization ensures timely upliftments and daily updates to its customers. Whether it’s regular freight or express cargo, on-time delivery is guaranteed.

Owned by an industry expert, Manoj Reinsurance Brokers Ltd. has been progressing because of strong leadership and the efforts of its learned and dedicated team members. Owing to the valuable experience Mr. Manoj earned in his earlier roles at audit firms in India and 18 years in Bahrain as insurance/ reinsurance broker, the company has been making great strides. After working as a reinsurance broker for nearly 10 years, he established his brand in DIFC, Dubai. In 2020, he established Manoj Reinsurance Brokers Ltd, which is catching up with the industry and looking up with optimism to present its best to the world.

VALUING VALUES

Mr. Manoj believes in encouraging the young professionals and calls for investing in skill development and hiring freshers. As an experienced professional, he advises that clarity, discipline, and passion should be the most valued virtues while setting on the journey of professional growth. Managing oneself with a clear vision combined with hard work and smartness are the key takeaways from his life. He believes that a right attitude and a great gratitude can be instrumental in going from strength to strength. He feels every goal can be achieved simply by implementing these aspects and being patient as success is not an overnight occurrence.

CRUCIAL STEPS AMIDST THE PANDEMIC

Despite the fact that many organizations got shut down because of the pandemicled economic downfall, Manoj Reinsurance Brokers, managed to stay afloat and support its employees financially. The times have been tough for all sectors, yet the firm chose to hold its chin up, passing on the confidence to its employees as well. The company has been busy boosting the morale of its skilled teams by giving them bonuses and gifts throughout the year.

Some of the employees have also been rewarded with increased package, which has come as a big relief in the trying times. Moreover, the teams have received a unique New Year gift in the form of a life insurance program wherein the employee is the independent owner of the life insurance, and the company pays the premiums as long as they are working with them. Even when the employee leaves the company, they can continue the plan on their own, without any increase in the premiums. (Generally, companies give employees life insurance under the companies group cover, and it will get terminated when the employee leaves). Moreover, the firm has dedicated 5% of their annual profits for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), as a mandatory item in their yearly budgets.

EXPANDING HORIZONS

With ambitious expansion plans, Manoj Reinsurance Brokers, is working zealously to set up regional offices in Asia, Middle East, and Africa. The strategies are in line with the firm’s goal to gain a strong foothold in the Middle Eastern, Asian, and African markets by 2030. With its customercentric values & principles, the firm aims to become an ideal for its competitors as well as supporters. With the industry veterans as its guiding light, Manoj Reinsurance Brokers, is anticipated to emerge as the most preferred partner for insurance companies on their reinsurance needs.

Banque Misr is among the world’s most trusted and successful financial institutions, providing the fastest and most efficient services to customers. A pioneer of Islamic Banking, it is the first Egyptian bank to establish branches for conducting Islamic banking transactions (Kenana) throughout the Arab Republic of Egypt. It has the largest network of branches in Egypt, together with a global presence in the UAE, Lebanon, France, Germany, China, Russia, South Korea (Seoul) and Italy (Milan). Banque Misr has set a plan, which entails expanding our global outreach to include Somalia “Mogadishu”, Kenya “Nairobi” and some other African countries.

FOCUSED ON NATION BUILDING

Banque Misr has been working efficiently towards driving a positive change in the nation. It offers a dynamic suite of investment banking & advisory services to microfinance projects in multiple sectors such as agriculture, livestock, poultry, fisheries & transportation. It is also the preferred financial ally of top commercial service providers, liberal professions & medical, clinical & pharmaceutical industries – among others. It supports environment-friendly activities & projects for clean energy transformation (natural gas). It also operates 8 funds & deals with the largest fund & portfolio management companies. It provides developmentoriented and profitable investment & funding opportunities to customers & strives for excellence in customer service. Schemes like “Nilepreneurs” encourage promising young entrepreneurs to adopt innovative ideas and contribute towards nation-building. The Bank has partnered with the Ministry of Local Development to launch “Mashrouak” initiative and to finance small & micro enterprises via the ‘one-window’ initiative throughout Egypt. Banque Misr Foundation for Community Development (BMFCD) is a catalyst for effective CSR.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY

Banque Misr takes the lead in providing state-of-the-art digital services, being the first bank to supply the Chatbot service with artificial intelligence technology. It also introduced QR code technology for electronic payments, updated BM mobile, and Internet banking service (BM online), in addition to BM Wallet.

WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION

It achieved an advanced ranking on the list of best 1000 banks from The Banker magazine – “Financial Times”; and several awards from Global Brands magazine as follows: “Best Retail Banking Brand–Egypt 2020”; Best Customer-Centric Banking Brand – Egypt 2020” & “Best Corporate Banking Brand – Egypt” for 2019 & 2020. This is in addition to “Banking Brand of the Year –Egypt” from Global Banking & Finance Review; “Innovative Digital Bank of the Year – MENA 2020” from The European magazine”; “Most Innovative Bank – Egypt 2021” from International Investor magazine; “Most Innovative Digital Bank – Egypt 2020” & “Fastest Growing Banking Transactions Bank – Egypt 2020” from The Global Economics. It also received “Best Regional Bank of the Year” award for the Belt & Road Initiative 2020” for the third consecutive year from Asia Money–Euro Money.

Al-Shaheen caters to different sectors like Power, Oil, Gas as well as Industrial and Housing sector. It undertakes and executes civil and general construction work, electrical, mechanical works and trading.

Apart from being a renowned interior solutions and rental equipment provider, the firm is also involved in manpower supply services to companies.Through its services, the company has always aimed at providing the best solutions and has ensured quality outcomes for its clients. Its civil division has specialized in building projects for the government as well as the private sector including MEW substations, control rooms, process and utility stations.

Apart from its civil and mechanical expertise, the company has carved a niche for itself in outstanding electromechanical, HVAC and instrumentation works. From providing end-to-end electrical installation to taking care of the maintenance and project management requirements, its adept team oversees every detail. Al-Shaheen’s previous projects in Interior Design and Space Planning have been beautifully executed and completed. It provides end-to-end solutions including assessing client requirements and following it up with detailed data collection. It offers competitive prices and ensures the completion of the projects well within the stipulated timeline, which gives the organization an edge over its competitors.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES

After successfully establishing itself in the region, Al-Shaheen’s management aims to scale greater heights in the future. The company is looking forward to growing and expanding the business. By developing and strengthening the bond with its client companies, AlShaheen is keeping its focus on working with integrity and is setting the ground for future prospects with new clients as well. Besides, the robust body of work that the company has built in the last 10 years speaks volumes about its efficiency and adeptness.

Al-Shaheen’s strategies revolve around its core values and exceptional services, the adherence to which has led the organization as well as its clients towards profitability. To provide assistance to the best of its capabilities and exceed client expectations has been its vision since its establishment. The mission of the organization is to offer remarkable resources and facilities with the help of advanced technology and innovation.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Over the last few years, Al-Shaheen has established its presence as an upcoming and efficient privately-owned contracting companies as well as sub-contracting and industrial service providers in the country. Al-Shaheen’s efforts, to deliver only the best, have been recognized and rewarded at various platforms.

It was selected for the International Star of Leadership in Quality Award, Paris, in the year 2011. This award was given in recognition of its commitment to quality, leadership, innovation and technology. Many awards have followed ever since and many are on the anvil for this growing firm.

ACCA is a global organization with 110 offices and centers, 7,571 Authorized Employers, and 328 approved learning providers that offer highquality learning and development.

The organization helps its 219,000 members and 527,000 students (including affiliates) in 179 countries build successful careers in accounting and business by providing them with the skills employers need.

ACCA MIDDLE EAST

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, ACCA’s Middle East operations (11 Countries) are managed out of Dubai (UAE). ACCA Middle East has more than 20,000 members, affiliates, and students across the region working in all industries and at all levels of business in the region. ACCA Middle East, led by Ms. Fazeela Gopalani, serves as a thought leader and conversation starter for all things related to accounting and finance. The association aims at raising awareness of the value that professionally qualified accountants bring to businesses and economies across the region.

OFFERING MULTIPLE STUDY OPTIONS

ACCA provides a variety of full-time and part-time study options. Learning with ACCA Middle East is easy and flexible because participants get to study at their own pace and at a time that is convenient to them. It has implemented significant innovations to its flagship certification to ensure that current and potential members are the most valuable, up-to-date, and sought-after accountants in the world. The association has a strong partnership with regulators, corporate leaders, allies, and the ACCA Middle East stakeholder network. ACCA encourages appropriate regulation of accounting and performs relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to rise in reputation and impact.

INSPIRING THE NEW GENERATION

ACCA inspires new generations to not only appreciate the value of the almost pandemic-proof profession, but also the significant role a professionally trained accountant plays in building economies, by working closely with many educational institutions and government bodies across the Middle East. It aims at inspiring the next generation to embrace and pursue a career in accountancy and finance, while also highlighting the significance of a financial literacy agenda being embedded at a young age. It also provides insights and tools that enable the next generation to learn some of the most important skills that employers seek, such as creativity, communication, and collaboration, as well as empathy and emotional intelligence; and the ability to collaborate across demographic lines to harness collective power through effective teamwork.

PROMOTING GREEN FINANCE

ACCA is a staunch supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With its ceaseless efforts, it has been helping address the different global challenges the world faces. The association believes that it is through professional education that accountants can help accelerate the transition to a carbon-free environment. Sustainability and green finance are essential components of ACCA’s worldclass credential and members’ ongoing professional development.

Salud is a Spanish word, which means ‘Cheers to Health’ and Salud beverages is all about finding fresh new ways for the world to meet and celebrate life in its new reality. Life 2.0, as proclaimed. With an exclusive range of ready bottle-to-glass drinks and craft spirits, Salud beverages aspire to bring the best and freshest beverages to people across the world.

Ready-to-Drink beverages are rapidly gaining momentum and prevalence, and Salud beverages is poised to tap into this demand by combining modern, easy flavours and presenting them in a packaged form that is ready for consumption, starting with its G&T 2.0 range of pour-andgo gin and tonics.

These exciting concoctions are riding on a wave of popularity right now, and the Salud beverages spirit of fine quality and the great flavour is packed into every bottle.

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Salud beverages cater to its intended audience with an array of refreshing flavours – Gin & Tonic Original, Gin & Tonic Cucumber and Gin & Tonic Lavender – each carefully designed to appeal to different palates. Salud beverages also infuse its ‘Celebrate Life 2.0’ credo into an entire range of lifestyle products.

Salud beverages’ new summer collection includes easy-to-wear T-shirts, cool trucker hats, crop tops and upcycled wooden coasters. With its niche beverages and exclusive lifestyle products, Salud beverages strive to transform how people celebrate life.

Established in the year 2007, Assure Group has been on a successful journey ever since. Assure Group has been continually building projects which are a balanced composition of peaceful neighbourhood, comfort, security and eloquent designs. This is quite evident as the firm has earned a huge trust among its customers who keep looking forward to its upcoming projects.

Founder and Chairman, Mr. Shadi has emerged as one the proficient young entrepreneurs in the recent times, guiding the company in the right direction.

ASSIDUOUS TEAM

The group takes an immense pride in the robust team of excellent and able engineers for their innate judgement and customer-driven approach. The entire team, headed by the CEO, Mr. M. Arifur Rahman Shazal, keeps a fine check on the construction materials used and ensures a sturdy quality of construction.

ASPIRATIONS & AMBITIONS

The company envisions itself to lead the real estate sector by keeping abreast with the new-age industry standards & thereby being an inspiration to its competitors. Since its inception, it has been working towards creating better living spaces for the people of Bangladesh. Thus, it has garnered immense success with residential & commercial projects. With timely project completion & an efficient sales team, it is clearly a winner. The testimonies of its clients are a proof of the triumphant sojourn it has had with them.

Hailing from the Pink City of Jaipur, the land of spirited lifestyle and vast cultural heritage, Shilpa ventured out to bring authentic Indian art to the global stage. After completing a degree in jewellery designing from SNDT, Mumbai, she began working and mastered the art further at a jewellery manufacturing firm in Bangkok.

In a country where owning precious ornaments stands for tradition, culture, and status, Shilpa’s aesthetic and wellcrafted jewellery collections represent India’s heritage, and appeal to her growing clientele. She acknowledges that the jewellery industry will continue to thrive with the growing demand for wearing jewellery.

CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS FOR ETHNIC MAKES

The story of Indian jewellery dates back to over 5,000 years, and every piece of Shilpa Mittal Jewellery portrays it through the designer’s connection with her roots, values, and ethnicity. Her brand employs craftsmen facing the threat of unemployment amidst rapid automation. Her deep sense of gratitude for artisans (karigars) and their works (karigari) guides her business and opens more avenues to provide them with means of sustenance.

Shilpa foresees a promising future for the Indian jewellery sector. Gold is no more just an asset or a gift for special occasions but a precious ornament for everyday style statement. With changing times and trends, the desire for owning and wearing jewellery is growing even stronger and is here to stay.

EXQUISITE JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS

With increasing demand and high valuation, the gem and jewellery industry is still resilient amidst the global pandemic. Shilpa Mittal Jewellery creates pieces that are a masterful blend of design, technique, and the Indian craftsmanship. Her collections Taraash and Aakriti are handcrafted high-end jewellery pieces that reflect India’s diverse heritage, art forms, intricate details of jewellery designing.

Aakriti, her award-winning jewellery collection, is a blend of indigenous art that embeds its classic design with royal lifestyles, religion, and folklore to complement the Indian as well as the western attire as statement jewellery. Set in 22 carats gold, the collection matches Indian women’s love for jewellery and showcases miniature illustrations on ivory plates, beaded in exquisite gemstones with accents of polki and diamonds. Another prominent collection Taraash draws inspiration from the art of stone carving, where every creative expression honours the age-old Indian artistry.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Shilpa’s creativity in the sphere of jewellery designing has been recognized at many prestigious platforms. She has bagged numerous awards including India’s Best Jewellery Designer and Businesswomen Award by India Leadership Awards in 2019. What’s more, she has received the prestigious Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the National Excellence Awards. A multitalented person, Shilpa is also the winner of the coveted Mrs. India Universe 2019 pageant held in Pune.

A leading provider of solar energy solutions and a globally-renowned manufacturer of solar PV modules, Mumbai-based Waaree Energies is one of the leading names in the renewable energy sector, employing over 2500 people across the world. Founded in 1989, Waaree Energies today owns the title of being the largest Module manufacturer in India with stateof-the-art module manufacturing facility of 2 GW. It is the only Indian company to be listed consecutively for 21 quarters in Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturers ranking in terms of bankability.

Started in 2007, the rand is a diversified player in the solar space offering solar PV panels, EPC services for utility grid projects, solar rooftop solutions, solar water pumps, solar thermal, solar home lighting solutions, and is also an independent power producer. It had started as a module manufacturer and today has India’s largest solar PV module manufacturing capacity.

The company has already supplied near to 3 GW of solar panels till date globally and commissioned over 600 MW of solar EPC projects in India through 350+ franchisees, which is the largest sales and service network held by any Solar company. It is planning to further expand its footprint with 1000 franchises by the end of 2021.

It has already expanded its global footprint by commissioning a 49.5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam.

EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO

The spectacular growth of Waaree is powered by its large portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) modules, rooftop solution, EPC projects, energy storage solutions and various solar products. The firm boasts of being an individual power producer with over 150 MW of Solar power plant portfolio. Its avant-garde automated production facility offers mono and polycrystalline PV Modules ranging from 3Wp to 450Wp for various on-grid and off-grid applications in India and across the world. With a vertically integrated business approach and environment friendly solutions across the solar value chain, Waaree has delivered superior customer satisfaction to a wide clientele spread all over the world. It serves over 5000 customers globally and has already solarized over 10,000 homes in India.

AIMING FOR GREATNESS

Well-positioned to surge ahead in the global energy landscape with a talented workforce, extensive retail network and supportive Government policies, the Company’s vision to expand globally with cleaner and greener energy solutions will increase energy security, enhance sustainability and value for all. It aims to bridge the ever-growing demand supply gap of electricity, by making solar accessible to all and inch towards a viable indigenous ecosystem or the fir, its biggest assets are its employees who are continually motivated to contribute to its growth with an active and innovative approach. They are supported to share their thoughts and participate actively in decision-making processes and invest their time in not just following the orders but also contributing towards some path breaking initiatives.