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18 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 11 NOVEMBER 2018 COMMERCIAL Summit to bolster youth work in the Commonwealth MALTA has been transformed into a hub for youth empowerment when it hosted two Com- monwealth events during Youth Work Week. The third Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work took place between Tuesday and Friday under the theme 'Crosscurrents – steer- ing a course for youth work as a growth profes- sion in the Commonwealth and in Europe'. The conference brought together youth work- ers, academics and policymakers to strengthen youth work as a profession and advocate for its greater recognition in the development agenda. The conference preceded by a meeting of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce, when ministers discussed ways to gather re- sources and funding for empowering young people. Both events promoted strategies to raise the standard of youth work, helping young peo- ple realise their full potential and maximising their contribution to development. Layne Robinson, the Commonwealth's Head of Social Policy Development described the contribution of youth workers as invaluable. "This conference is significant because it brings together youth workers, researchers and policymakers from Europe and the Com- monwealth for the first time to share ideas and discuss best practice. It will provide an oppor- tunity to decide on practical actions that can strengthen the professional practice of youth work in our member countries," he said. Delegates discussed tailored legislative and policy actions to upscale youth work as a pro- fession across the 53-member bloc, contribut- ing to the mandate on youth empowerment agreed by Commonwealth leaders in April 2018. The meeting also provided an opportunity for Commonwealth officials to engage with their European counterparts to discuss ideas and explore new forms of cooperation around youth work. The event was hosted by the National Youth Agency - Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, in partnership with the Commonwealth. SSANGYONG Motors SsangYong Automotive Ire- land Ltd. (SAIL) Director Sandro Mallia, along with SsangYong Motors Malta Ltd General manager Joanne Bar- tolo Chircop, to travel across the globe and serve as rep- resentatives of Famalco and Malta, at the 2018 SsangYong Global Distributor Confer- ence in the South Korean cap- ital, Seoul. The Global Distributor Con- ference by SsangYong was set up in order to celebrate the impressively rejuvenated Ko- rean brand, as well as discuss the overall business perfor- mance and the company's fu- ture plan, with representatives of the brand from all over the world. Following the acquisition of Mahindra & Mahindra in 2011, and a substantial invest- ment by the Indian corpora- tion, SsangYong has seen sig- nificant improvements over the last decade. Assisted by the continuous improvements, modifications and releases of new models, SsangYong has been able to successfully initiate and maintain a strong brand name in mainland Eu- rope. Frequently praised for its excellent range of SUVs and rugged four-wheel drive tech, The Korean company has impressed drivers with their new technology and new models, including the Rexton, Tivoli, Tivoli XLV, Korando and Turismo, all of which have been very well received by car enthusiasts and critics alike. While as of yet, SsangYong are being tight lipped with information about the 2019 upcoming models, repre- sentatives of the Maltese del- egation under Famalco Group have expressed their excite- ment with the new line-up. The line-up reportedly fea- tures a fresh look on previous SsangYong models, as well as a new models under the Korean brand, marking their growth and eco-friendly mindset. Having been given the oppor- tunity to test out the vehicle prototypes, as well as discuss the plans of the South Korean car manufactures with other members of the company, SAIL Director Sandro Mallia stated in confidence that "This trip was highly professional and insightful, the models presented were fantastic, and of course the overall business experiance itself was very in- teresting as well. Through our presence, the bond between Famalco and SsangYong has grown even more, we are sure this will translate into more success". To view the new SsangYong vehicles, visit the SsangYong Motors Malta dedicated showroom in Attard which is open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm, and on Saturday between 9am and 1pm. For more information, call 2339 2340/1 or 7979 8998. You may also send an e-mail to info@smotor.mt for more details. SsangYong Motors Malta is a mobility business unit within Famalco | Building Businesses. SsangYong global distributors FRANK Salt Real Estate was proud to participate in the Malta Blockchain Summit held at the InterContinental Malta between the 1st and 2nd November. The summit consisted of a se- ries of very well attended talks, round tables, networking ses- sions and dinners. Speakers, participants, sponsors and visitors were welcomed at the company's stand where they met up with Frank Salt Real Estate consultants to discuss the property and relocation needs of companies consider- ing opening a physical block- chain presence in Malta and Gozo. The Frank Salt Real Estate team of senior consultants and managers is steadily gaining knowledge in the field, having all attended specialised Block- chain training to gain a better understanding of the industry and the impact it will have lo- cally and across the globe. "The company's managers and negotiator teams are be- ing trained on specific in- dustries such as Blockchain to ensure they can talk with industry leaders on the same wavelength. This allows the company to focus on its key goal of facilitating companies relocating to Malta seeking to buy or lease residential and commercial real estate" said Director, Godfrey Swain. "Together with our alliances with local professional services, legal firms and developers, we are confident that we have the right qualities for successful collaboration with the interna- tional Blockchain community". In addition, Frank Salt Real Estate Group is actively par- ticipating in this new industry after teaming up with Angel Labs, a US based investor ac- celerator, to offer Europe's first Blockchain-focused Real Estate tech fund. Having been in operation for 50 years, the company is the largest, independent, local real estate agency on the Mal- tese islands. "We care about our clients and our staff, and through continuous training in various areas, sectors and industries, we can ensure an unmatched top notch service, based on quality, ethics and integrity", Swain added. Frank Salt Real Estate networks with Blockchain industry leaders at summit