AGCO Supports Agricultural Mechanization in Africa

DULUTH, Ga. - Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today held the 2nd annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin. The Summit is a joint initiative of AGCO, Bayer CropScience, DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH and Rabobank. "Africa’s population is set to rise to two billion by 2050,” said Martin Richenhagen, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO. "But food security in Africa is by no means where it needs to be to face this challenge. It is a global responsibility to develop agriculture in Africa to meet the growing demand for food security and better nutrition.”

The AGCO Africa Summit highlighted the needs of the African continent and discussed the challenges of today’s agriculture with regard to the world food supply problem, declining arable land base and rapid pop ... Read more »

Hilton Worldwide and the International Youth Foundation Issue Industry-Wide Call to Action to Help Prevent a "Lost Generation”

DAVOS-KLOSTERS, Switzerland - Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At a time when more than 75 million young people can’t find jobs, and countless more are underemployed, investing in opportunities for youth is not only a critical development issue but also a growth strategy for businesses around the world. In response to this challenge, Hilton Worldwide will announce at the World Economic Foruma commissioned white paper from the International Youth Foundation (IYF) that highlights solutions to youth joblessness that the global hospitality sector is uniquely positioned to provide. The company will also announce the launch of Bright Blue Futures, a global commitment to youth development around the world led by its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand.

The white paper, Creating Opportunities for Youth in Hospitalit ... Read more »

FREMONT, Calif. & MUSCAT, Oman - Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GlassPoint Solar, the global leader in solar enhanced oil recovery (EOR), today announced former Schlumberger President Zaki Selim has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Selim most recently served as Schlumberger’s President of Oilfield Services for Middle East & Asia, where he led the company’s largest and most profitable business unit. As an active board member, Mr. Selim will apply his extensive experience in developing production enhancement technologies to help accelerate adoption of GlassPoint’s solar EOR solution throughout the Gulf region.

"Solar steam generation is a relatively young market with tremendous market potential in the oil and gas industry,” said Mr. Selim. "GlassPoint’s Enclosed Trough technology is easy to operate and maintain and takes full advantage of the Gulf region’s abundant sunshine to economically develop its heavy oil reserves. It is my pleasu ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nihyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates, Child Early Intervention Medical Center, in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City and the UAE Ministry of Health Launches the 4th Autism Around the World Conference and Exhibition 2013 to be held from February 6-9,2013 at Zayed University, Dubai UAE.

The conference’s theme "Success with  ABA therapy and Autism” will bring together experts within the field of Behavioral therapy,the most effective and researched method for treatment of Autism together with professionals in the field of special education, Behavioral therapy and families of children affected with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental delays. This year conference will address the full range of behavior Modification techniques. The main focus of this year’s speakers w ... Read more »