TOKYO, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 1, 2024, the "Picturesque Zhejiang: A Shared Appreciation" tourism promotion event was held in Tokyo. Sponsored by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism, the event unveiled three Zhejiang travel routes tailored for the Japanese market.
The "Majestic Mountains and Sea" route spans the cities of Huzhou, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Wenzhou, and Hangzhou, offering breathtaking views from Zhejiang's renowned mountains to the stunning East China Sea coastline. Highlights include Mogan Mountain, Putuo Mountain, Tiantai Mountain, and Qiandao Lake, offering visitors the best of Zhejiang's majestic landscapes.
The "Tone of Jiangnan" route highlights the classical elegance and modern development of the Jiangnan region. This itinerary connects a series of cultural and scenic jewels such as West Lake, Fuchun River, Jingshan Mountain, Tianyi Pavilion, Xiangshan Xieqian Port, and Hengdian World Studios, allowing visitors to experience the unique charm of Jiangnan through a blend of ancient and contemporary culture.
The "Ancient Treasures and Hidden Gems" route focuses on Zhejiang's rich architectural heritage and cultural landmarks. From the Song Dynasty legacy in Hangzhou to the serene ancient villages in eastern Zhejiang, the route is sure to offer Japanese visitors unexpected delights. It also includes the Shisi Temple in Jingning county, Lishui city, which is featured in the globally acclaimed game Black Myth: Wukong.
The three themed routes not only showcases Zhejiang's diverse tourism resources but also fosters deeper cultural and tourism cooperations between Zhejiang and Japan.
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Three characteristic routes unveiled at "Picturesque Zhejiang: A Shared Appreciation" Zhejiang tourism promotion event in Japan
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.
On this appointment, Khalid commented, ''I am excited to guide Wahed's growth in the region. Wahed's mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions."
Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.
His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.
As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.
Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, "We are delighted to announce Khalid's appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.''
About Wahed
Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.
For more information, visit: www.wahed.com
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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region
