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14 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 AUGUST 2020 COMMERCIAL Emirates Skywards introduces over 1,500 new ways to earn Miles Harvest Technology distributes interim dividend HARVEST Technology p.l.c., the IT, security and elec- tronic payments group, has announced that its board of directors will distribute an in- terim net dividend of €546,785, equivalent to €0.024 per share, having a nominal value of €0.50 per share. Since its listing on the Malta Stock Exchange on January 6, 2020, Harvest Technology al- ready paid a further net divi- dend for financial year ended 31 December 2019 amounting to €410,165 (€0.018 per share) on 15 May 2020. Harvest Technology p.l.c's results continue to exceed the projections of the IPO's pro- spectus. On July 28, 2020, Harvest Technology p.l.c. approved its first interim financial state- ments for the six-month peri- od ended June 30, 2020. The unaudited consolidated net profit before tax of the com- pany and its subsidiaries dur- ing this first six months of this year amounted to €1,864,967, an improvement of 21% over the Group's budget projec- tion. The Harvest Technology Group comprises IT solutions provider PTL Limited, auto- mation and security company APCO Limited, and payment solutions specialist APCO Systems Limited. The group's portfolio of businesses delivers impact- ful, intuitive solutions to cus- tomers operating in sectors like banking, aviation, phar- maceuticals, fuel, and state agencies in Malta, and inter- nationally online gaming and retail. Harvest Technology is a group of growing technol- ogy businesses delivering im- pactful and intuitive solutions to customers in banking, avi- ation, pharmaceuticals, gam- ing, retail, hospitality, state agencies, and many other sec- tors. Harvest encompasses PTL Limited, APCO Systems Lim- ited, and APCO Limited. 1923 Investments p.l.c. is the majority shareholder of Harvest Technology and has commercial activities in Mal- ta, Poland, Hungary and the UK with a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across four reportable segments: technology, Apple Premium Resellers, logistics, and oil and gas. In turn, 1923 Investments p.l.c. is the investments arm of Hili Ventures, the mul- ti-disciplinary group engaged in partnerships with McDon- ald's and Apple, logistics, marine & engineering, tech- nology, property, oil & gas, hospitality and leasing in 10 countries spanning from the Mediterranean and North Af- rica to Central and Eastern Europe thanks to a team of 9,500 people. It is a proud partner of CMA CGM, Konecranes, IBM, Le- novo, and many other global brands. EMIRATES Skywards, the award-winning loyalty pro- gramme of Emirates and flydu- bai, has introduced a thousand new ways to earn Miles while shopping online with popular UK and US brands. Members can now visit https://www.skywardsmiles- mall.com, choose from more than 1,500 brands and splurge on shopping - all the while racking up Miles that can be used for discounted flight tick- ets and other rewards. To start earning Miles, one can visit https://www.skyward- smilesmall.com – which can be accessed on the Emirates app or emirates.com. Members can then browse through a list of fantastic offers across fashion, lifestyle and other retail stores. To shop from participating brands, log in using Emirates Skywards account details and continue to the partner brand's website to complete the pur- chase. For every GBP 1 spent, members can earn up to 15 Miles; and for every USD 1 spent, members can earn up to 12 Miles. Emirates Skywards co-branded cardholders can earn even more Miles while shopping on skywardsmiles- mall.com. Before completing the pur- chase, customers have the option to calculate eligible Miles on the portal based on transactions made. For a full list of participating brands, please click here. Members can choose from over 1,500 part- ner brands in the UK and US across several categories in- cluding beauty, fitness, health, electronics and much more (subject to partner brand ship- ping conditions). One can shop online and enjoy the trendiest fashion wear from popular re- tail brands including Harvey Nichols and Macy's. Emirates Skywards' 27 million members worldwide can earn and spend Miles for an extensive range of rewards, including flight tick- ets on partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel stays, tickets, hospitality at sporting and cul- tural events, tours and money- can't-buy experiences. Owen Leuellen is IZIBET's new brand ambassador POPULAR Maltese artist and X-Factor finalist Owen Leuellen will be IZIBET's new brand am- bassador following in the foot- steps of social media influencer and fashion model Jacqui Losco, who has been endorsing the bet- ting brand for the past months. Leuellen surged to local fame after launching his incredi- ble musical talent on Malta's X-Factor TV phenomenon with ratings on social media platforms spiking to unprece- dented levels. IZIBET is Malta's leading bet- ting brand boasting 35 outlets across Malta and Gozo offer- ing sports-book, racing, virtual sports and video lottery in all retail outlets, as well as online at www.izibet.com. Leuellen described his new role as another milestone in his career underlining IZIBET's corporate social responsibili- ties in the local community. IZIBET is one of Malta's most trusted brands, providing some of the most comprehensive betting options. Earlier this year, IZIBET was named Ti- tle Sponsor to Valletta United Water Polo Club. The compa- ny is constantly on the lookout to help improve local talent as part of its corporate social re- sponsibility.