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May 13, 2021

Bigo Live to Host Gaming Live Streams with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) on YouTube and Facebook

DUBAI, UAE, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bigo Live, a global leading live streaming platform is set to host an interactive competition with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) on YouTube and Facebook on Saturday, 15^th May 2021 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm (KSA time).

Game lovers whose BIGO IDs are @Leayellow, @Mariam_maro, @dorra., @429744188 and @374759840 will interact with the audience in a highly engaging and entertaining manner. To make the live streams more appealing, viewers will have the opportunity to secure redeem codes and MVP players will be awarded co-branded skateboards.

“Online gaming is not just another form of competition or entertainment, but a new way to meet people with similar interests where they can socialize and build meaningful connections with each other,” said a spokesperson from Bigo Live. “The online gaming industry is quickly evolving and becoming bigger, better and more engaging every day. We believe that we need to facilitate an environment that is fun, welcoming and exciting for everyone and we are certain that this activation with MLBB on YouTube will prove the same. We are excited to see the level of joy this activity will bring and look forward to welcoming more gamers, nurture talent, build communities and host similar livestream events over the coming months.”

The Strategy & Middle East report, titled ‘Skin in the Game’, reveals that the GCC Esports market is undergoing expansion at a rapid pace, and is estimated to be worth USD821 million by 2021 – up from USD693 million in 2017.

Esports and online gaming is quite significant for Bigo Live. Bigo Live intends to collaborate with the most popular games to host events in the Middle East and promote social integration for game enjoyment through livestreaming. Furthermore, Bigo Live will continue to welcome celebrity gamers onto the platform and assist with the identification and development of talent from users who aspire to be professional gamers.

Visit www.bigo.sg for more information on BIGO’s brand and products.

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May 13, 2021

‫”بيجو لايف” تستضيف بث مباشر للألعاب مع لعبة (مواجهة الأبطال – MLBB) على “يوتيوب” و “فيسبوك”.

دبي ،دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة, 13 مايو / أيار 2021 /PRNewswire/ — تستعد “بيجو لايف” Bigo Live، منصة البث المباشر العالمية الرائدة، لتنظيم واستضافة مسابقة تفاعلية مشوقة مع لعبة “ MLBB – مواجهة الأبطال“ على “يوتيوب” و “فيسبوك“، وذلك في يوم السبت الموافق 15 مايو 2021 من الساعة 4:00 مساءً وحتى 9:00 مساءً ( بتوقيت السعودية).

و المعرف الخاص ببيجو لمحبي الالعاب هو @Leayellow و.@dorra و@429744188 و@374759840 و@Mariam_maro، اللواتي سيلهبن أجواء المنافسة من خلال التفاعل مع الجمهور في واحدة من الألعاب الأكثر حماساً وتشويقاً. ولجعل البثوث المباشرة أكثر قبولاً وجاذبية، سيحظى المشاهدين بفرصة استرداد الرموز المشفرة (الأكواد)، وسيحظى كذلك اللاعبون الأكثر تميزاً بفرصة للفوز بلوح تزلج من إنتاج علامة تجارية مشتركة.

(المذيعين المشاركين من “بيجو لايف”)

وقال المتحدث باسم “بيجو لايف” Bigo Live، “إن الألعاب عبر الإنترنت ليست مجرد شكل آخر من أشكال المنافسة أو الترفيه، ولكنها طريقة جديدة للتعرف على أشخاص آخرين يتشاركون الميول والاهتمامات ذاتها، بحيث يتسنى لهم التواصل معاً وتأسيس علاقات اجتماعية مثمرة وبناءة فيما بينهم.” وأضاف بالقول، “نعتقد بأننا اليوم في حاجة إلى توفير بيئة ممتعة وحاضنة للجميع، ونحن على ثقة بأن طرح هذا التحدي بالتعاون مع لعبة (مواجهة الأبطال – MLBB) على “يوتيوب” سيثبت بأننا نسير على الدرب الصحيح لبلورة تلك الأهداف. ومن دواعي سرورنا أن نستمتع معاً بأجواء المرح والترفيه التي سيقدمها هذا النشاط، ونتطلع إلى الترحيب بالمزيد من اللاعبين والمواهب الصاعدة والمساهمة في تكوين مجتمعات جديدة قائمة على التواصل، واستضافة أحداث مماثلة من البث المباشر للألعاب عبر الإنترنت خلال الأشهر المقبلة.”

أظهر تقرير (Strategy & Middle East) الصادر بعنوان: ألهب حماس اللعبة (Skin in the Game)، بأن سوق الرياضة الإلكترونية في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي يتوقع أن يصل حجمه إلى 821 مليون دولار أمريكي بحلول عام 2021 – بزيادة قدرها 693 مليون دولار أمريكي عن العام 2017.

تعد الرياضة الإلكترونية والألعاب عبر الإنترنت من العناصر والمكونات الأكثر أهمية بالنسبة لمنصة “بيجو لايف”.تخطط “بيجو لايف” للتعاون مع اكثر الالعاب شهرة لاستضافة احداث في الشرق الأوسط وتعزيز التكامل الاجتماعي للاستمتاع بالألعاب من خلال البث المباشر.وبالإضافة لذلك، ستواصل “بيجو لايف” الترحيب بمشاهير ونجوم الألعاب الإلكترونية على منصتها، وستقدم الدعم والتوجيه حول كيفية اكتشاف وتنمية المهارات المطلوبة لممارسة هذه الألعاب بالنسبة للمستخدمين الذين يطمحون بأن يكونوا لاعبين محترفين.

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May 13, 2021

Hisense ranks among BrandZ™ Top 10 Chinese Global Brands for 5th Consecutive Year

QINGDAO, China, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – On May 10, at an event in Shenzhen, KANTAR and Google jointly released the BrandZ™ report listing the Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders, on which Hisense placed 7th, the highest ranking among the firms in the household appliance sector that had also achieved a ranking. This is the fifth year in a row that Hisense has not only been included in the list but also found itself among the top ten. At the same time, Hisense ranked 8th on the inaugural BrandZ™ list of Top 20 Rising Stars in Emerging Markets, also placing highest among rivals in the household appliance sector.

The KANTAR BrandZ™ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders is one of the world’s most informative and watched ranking of brands. The 2021 report surveyed more than 860,000 consumers across 11 markets, resulting in an authoritative evaluation that objectively identifies and classifies the brands that most appeal to consumers worldwide.

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May 13, 2021

UAE announces 1,512 new COVID-19 cases, 1,474 recoveries, 4 deaths in last 24 hours

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 212,212 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,512 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 542,158.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced four deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,623.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

MoHAP also noted that an additional 1,474 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 522,356.

Source: Emirates News Agency

May 13, 2021

Sheikha Fatima orders provision of Eid breakfast meals to medical teams in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and Honorary Chairperson of the ERC, ordered the provision of Eid al-Fitr breakfast meals to medical cadres working in several public and private hospitals in Abu Dhabi, in recognition of their efforts to serve the country and protect the community’s health and safety during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

“We thank our medical teams and frontline defenders, who are in the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, and we appreciate their efforts to serve the country and the community,” Sheikha Fatima said.

“Our medical teams and frontline defenders, who have made significant sacrifices during the pandemic, have played a key role in the UAE’s success in enhancing its stature as an inspiring global model of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the proactive approach of the country’s leadership and its keenness to prioritise the community’s health and wellbeing,” the “Mother of the Nation” added.

Sheikha Fatima also congratulated all medical cadres on Eid al-Fitr.

Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, thanked Sheikha Fatima, who is keen to appreciate the unlimited efforts of medical cadres working in various health facilities in the emirate. He also thanked all health sector employees for their efforts to reinforce the stature of the UAE as a model of overall excellence.

Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the GWU, expressed her gratitude and appreciation to Sheikha Fatima for supporting medical cadres, noting that the GWU has operated according to proactive steps to address the coronavirus pandemic and protect medical cadres.

She also highlighted the launch of the initiative, entitled, “Their Protection is our Responsibility,” which is part of the Sheikha Fatima Volunteering Programme and aims to provide personal protective equipment against coronavirus to medical cadres, including doctors, nurses and paramedics, along with other initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to protect its gains.

Source: Emirates News Agency