Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Thursday, December 28th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] Julphar, one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the MENA region, along with its alliance partner, MSD, has been shortlisted for the 2018 Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) awards. This is the first time a pharmaceutical company from the MEA region has been shortlisted for the award and highlights the contributions both organizations are providing in alliance management to help create a stronger profession. MSD (Merck in the US and Canada) is a global healthcare provider and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Julphar signed a five-year licensing deal with the company in 2014, giving it exclusive rights to manufacture, market, distribute and sell certain MSD products in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Iraq. Commenting on the announcement, Jerome Carle, Julphar General Manager, said: “It is an honor to be shortlisted for this prestigious ... Read more »

Boasting a top speed of 170 km/h and 22 km/l NEDC fuel consumption Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-Thursday, December 28th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] Alesayi Motors, official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Saudi Arabia hosted a ceremony to launch Mitsubishi Attrage, the all-new compact Sedan; in the presence of HE Masahiko Takahashi, President of Mitsubishi Motors Middle East & Africa FZE (MMMEA). “The Mitsubishi Attrage is a compact eco-friendly car, currently manufactured at the Mitsubishi Motors operation in Thailand. Along with its very lightweight components and distinguished design, it boasts a frugal and efficient performance, which amounts to a combined class-leading fuel consumption of 22km/L,” said Bandar Saeed Alesayi, CEO of Alesayi Motors. “Thanks to its distinctive features in the compact car range, the new Attrage is aptly positioned to achieve unprecedented success in the Saudi market for consumers looking to buy a car with such high-quality specifications under the Mitsubi ... Read more »