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Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Johnson Controls Arabia CEO Dr. Mohanad Alshaikh hosts strategic dialogue between KAUST president and private sector leaders
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a continued effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dr. Mohanad Alshaikh, CEO of Johnson Controls Arabia, hosted a private gathering at his residence in Jeddah, bringing together KAUST President, Professor Sir Edward Byrne AC, his executive team, and over 40 prominent business leaders from across the Kingdom. The event served as a platform to foster dialogue between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and key figures in the private sector, with a shared goal of identifying meaningful avenues for collaboration in innovation, research commercialization, and talent development. Dr. Mohanad Alshaikh opened the evening by emphasizing the importance of sustained engagement between research-driven institutions like KAUST and the business community. 'When academia and industry come together with purpose, real impact follows. This evening was about listening, exchanging, and laying the groundwork for a future powered by joint ambition,' he stated. Professor Sir Edward Byrne, who assumed the presidency of KAUST in September 2024, shared his vision for the university's evolving role as a strategic partner to the private sector. He highlighted KAUST's focus on enabling breakthroughs that extend beyond campus walls—solutions that solve real-world challenges and create lasting economic value for Saudi Arabia. Adding further dimension to the evening's discussions was the presence of Dr. Weam Tunisi, President of the University of Business and Technology (UBT), whose participation reflected a broader academic interest in strengthening ties with industry stakeholders. The gathering concluded with consensus on the need for sustained collaboration and open channels of communication between Saudi Arabia's top research institutions and its private sector leaders. This event marks another milestone in Johnson Controls Arabia's commitment to enabling innovation, supporting local talent, and advancing the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. About Johnson Controls Arabia: Johnson Controls Arabia (JCA) is a leading provider of HVAC, smart building technologies, and sustainable energy solutions in Saudi Arabia and beyond. With a workforce of over 2,900 employees, the company serves as a key export hub, delivering 30% of its production to 26 countries, including the U.S., China, and Europe. JCA powers iconic projects, from airports and hospitals to universities and entire cities, delivering innovative solutions proudly made in the Kingdom. Through its regional leadership, JCA supports Vision 2030 and reinforces Saudi Arabia's position in the global smart building and cooling industry.
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Fentanyl, crack cocaine and firearms seized after Macomb County police investigation
Waiting for Nintendo Switch 2; attempted car theft; weather and other top stories Waiting for Nintendo Switch 2; attempted car theft; weather and other top stories Waiting for Nintendo Switch 2; attempted car theft; weather and other top stories A drug trafficking complaint in Roseville, Michigan, led to two search warrants served and one arrest so far. The County of Macomb Enforcement Team led the search warrants that were executed Tuesday, according to a report from Michigan State Police. The total seizure included 72 grams of fentanyl, 9 grams of crack cocaine, some methamphetamine, 3 guns, a Taser and body armor One of the suspects is a convicted felon, the police report said. There also was one supect arrested and lodged at Detroit Detention Center, pending arraignment. This investigation was supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant program, which is awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs and U.S. Department of Justice; then administered by the Michigan State Police. Drugs and other items seized during search warrants served June 4, 2025, by the County of Macomb Enforcement Team. Michigan State Police
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Joseph Borrelli, veteran NYPD detective and ‘Son of Sam' sleuth, dead at 93
Veteran NYPD Det. Joseph Borrelli — the 'Son of Sam' sleuth who put the Big Apple serial killer behind bars — died this week, The Post has learned. He was 93. The Brooklyn-born former NYPD Chief of Detectives suffered a brief illness before he died Wednesday, surrounded by his family. Affectionately known by his loved ones as 'JoBo,' Borrelli had an illustrious career with the NYPD that spanned nearly 40 years — and saw some of the biggest cases the city's police force ever grappled with. Borrelli was at the forefront of the investigations into the 1988 assassination of police officer Edward Byrne, the 1993 kidnapping and recovery of tuxedo king Harvey Weinstein and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. He was also part of the probe into the 1986 Howard Beach racial attack, in which Michael Griffith a 23-year-old black man, was set upon by a group of white youths outside a pizza parlor and was fatally hit by a car while trying to escape. Perhaps the most memorable, however, was the Son of Sam case, which saw maniac David Berkowitz murder six people and wound seven others in a horrifying streak that spanned two summers between 1976 and 1977 — leaving the city in a constant state of fear. The first time Berkowitz revealed himself as the elusive killer was in a letter addressed to Borrelli — who was a captain at the time — that was left alongside the bodies of victims Alexander Esau, 20, and Valentina Suriani, 18, after they were killed in the Bronx on April 16, 1977. 'Mr. Borrelli, sir, I dont want to kill anymore no sir, no more but I must, 'honour thy father,'' Berkowitz's letter read. 'Police—Let me haunt you with these words; I'll be back! I'll be back! To be interrpreted as—bang, bang, bang, bank, bang—ugh!!' Berkowitz was arrested four months later — and the NYPD threw a boozy bash at police headquarters that night as their suspect sat handcuffed down the hall. Mayor Abe Beame lifted the no-liquor policy at One Police Plaza to celebrate the occasion. 'He smiled. And he handed me two $100 bills and said, 'We will waive that tonight. Buy the boys a drink,' ' Borrelli recalled to The Post on the 40-year anniversary of the arrest. 'I waited a few hours — until I got a fingerprint match and a ballistic match on the gun — before I had a scotch.' Borrelli, who joined the department in 1959, was promoted to the Chief of Detectives in 1989 and served in that role until his retirement in 1995. Before joining the force, he spent two years in the army and several in the New York Giants baseball farm system as a first baseman — where he spent spring trainings with Willie Mays and other team stars, his family said. 'When he wasn't solving crimes, he was a scratch golfer, avid fisherman, and loved taking his family for rides on his boat,' they wrote in his obituary. Borrelli was predeceased by his wife, Frances. He is survived by his four daughters and their spouses, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A wake will be held Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, Long Island. His funeral Mass will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, also in Greenport.
Arabian Business
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Lucid partners with Saudi Arabia's KAUST to advance EV technology
Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic partnership designed to shape the future of EV technology. As part of this cooperation, Lucid will have access to KAUST's supercomputing capabilities. Strategic EV tech partnership Marc Winterhoff, Interim CEO at Lucid, said KAUST's world-class research infrastructure and talent has the potential to further boost the company's technology leadership in many dimensions, including its ADAS and AD roadmap, bringing cutting-edge innovation from the lab to the road. 'This collaboration also strengthens our global R&D footprint, bringing additional resources to bear in our efforts to continue as a leader in EV powertrain, battery systems, advanced materials, and software-defined vehicle platforms,' he said. Sir Edward Byrne AC, President of KAUST, said the institution is proud to partner with Lucid to join its research capabilities with the US company's real-world EV expertise, while contributing to the Kingdom's strategic goals. 'This collaboration underscores our joint commitment to pioneering innovative solutions in electric vehicle technology,' he said. Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid, said access to high-performance computing at this level is truly transformative. 'It dramatically enhances our ability to develop advanced fluids, materials and alloys, simulate real-world physics for crash safety and structural optimisation, model fluid dynamics and thermal transfer, analyse electromagnetic flux, and accelerate AI training for digital twin technology, autonomous systems, and large language models,' he said. Joint efforts will also focus on the design and prototyping of next-generation components and systems, integrating disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical engineering.
