Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Saja Hotels and Resorts, the leading Saudi hotel and condominium management and operation company that recently opened the Saja Al Madinah Hotel in Madinah, Saudi Arabia is participating at the 25th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition taking place in Dubai from 22 to 25 of April 2018. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is the region’s leading travel industry showcase with four days of business networking opportunities and insightful seminar sessions, where deals worth over US$2.5 billion will be agreed upon. The four star hotel which is strategically located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, near Masjid Alnabawi (Prophet’s mosque) is managed by the leading Saudi Arabian hotel and condominium management and operations company, Saja Hotels & Resorts. Since its launch in December 2017, the Saja Al Madinah Hotel has established itself as a prestigious address for pilgrims and visitors to Madinah, and it will be displaying i ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Promising first-in-class and potential medical breakthrough pipeline projects presented at R&D Press Conference 80 clinical and pre-clinical projects of which 65% have first-in-class and breakthrough potential Highlight: First-in-class monoclonal antibody shows potential in multiple inflammatory diseases 15 new medicines could potentially be approved by 2025 in immunology, CNS, oncology, respiratory and cardiometabolic diseases (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Family-owned pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim today presented its latest pipeline updates at a Research & Development press conference entitled ‘Transcending Disease Boundaries’, at its global headquarters in Ingelheim, Germany. The company’s R&D strategy and current pipeline has the potential to deliver 15 new medicines for approval by 2025 (probability adjusted). With a high percentage of first-in-class and breakthrough potential drug candidates, Boehringer Ingelhe ... Read more »

Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support organised in collaboration with UNHCR highlights outstanding efforts that improve the lives of millions SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 23rd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the past couple of years, the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has been shining a spotlight on the achievements of unsung heroes working for refugees and stateless people at a time when the world is witnessing unprecedented levels of displacement globally, with over 65 million people forced to flee their homes, including some 21.3 million refugees. The Dignity for Children Foundation from Malaysia, has been announced the recipient of the second edition of the award whose value was further appreciated this year to USD 136,000 (AED 500,000), in recognition of their outstanding efforts in Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This year, the foundation celebrates its 20th annive ... Read more »

MECC 2018 to focus on new age technology solutions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intelenet Global Services, a renowned global Business Process Services player - backed by Blackstone, announced that it will be showcasing its BPM-based client centricity value proposition during the Middle East Contact Centre and Customer Experience Conference (MECC) to be held at Dubai from April 24-25, 2018. The company will highlight how its Phantom Robotic Process Automation (PRPA) promises to enable disruptive productivity efficiencies thereby allowing companies to upscale their financial performance quotient. Intelenet's PRPA is designed to efficiently expedite complex manual processes which are otherwise plagued by human errors. This state of the art virtual workforce has already been successfully deployed for over 40 pc of its client processes. PRPA capability covers various back-office functions entire employee lifecycle, which offers ou ... Read more »

With 14 establishments, over 60 specialties and 250 specialists, CosmeSurge meets the aesthetic demands of more than 2000 people a day Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] CosmeSurge celebrated its 16th anniversary with over a decade of service, bringing focus to the healthcare infrastructure of the UAE, which has made the country a medical hub for tourists and expats. Entities like CosmeSurge continue to promote the UAE as a top international healthcare tourism destination. Samar Hamwi, Deputy COO, CosmeSurge, talked about what 16 years in the business of cosmetic healthcare has taught her, and why it was so important to make even more of an effort this year, saying: “This marks an important milestone in our CosmeSurge journey. I would like to thank all those who have supported both CosmeSurge in its early days, particularly the leaders of this beautiful nation and the healthcare sector. Today, we mark 16 years in the market by thanking those who hel ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] For the second consecutive year, GAC Dubai has been named the FMCG Supply Chain of the Year in the illustrious Logistics Middle East Awards. The 2018 award, like last year’s, acknowledges the company’s outstanding service to the Middle East’s busy Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. The win recognises GAC Dubai’s procedures, training and technology deployed in ensuring a seamless, safe and efficient cold chain and consistent commitment to providing top-notch supply chain management services to the sector. The accolade was received by Neil McMaster, General Manager of Contract Logistics, who says: “Fast-moving industries like food and beverages demand speed, accuracy and quick response. GAC Dubai has, once again, proven its abilities to meet all these and more. This award is a recognition of the team work, commitment and innovative spirit that have long been the hallmark of GAC.” Fredrik Nyström, GAC Group Vi ... Read more »

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Parent Company Dine Brands Global Inc. CEO Steve Joyce to Cut Ribbon, Officially Opening 23rd Location in KSA Applebee’s®, the quintessential American neighborhood grill where there’s always a reason to celebrate, will be celebrating a milestone of its own when it marks the 15th year in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the official opening of its newest location, Exit 5 in Riyadh planned for April 16. The new restaurant will be the 23rd Applebee’s in KSA since franchisee Arabian Entertainment opened the first Applebee’s Grill in Jeddah in 2003. Located at King Abdulaziz Road, Exit 5 in Riyadh, this new restaurant features the latest “Celebration” design and is expected to bring another 50 new jobs to the local economy. To mark this special milestone, Steve Joyce, chief executive officer of Applebee’s parent company Dine Brands Global Inc., will fly in from Los Angeles to help officials from Arabian Entertain ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Mercredi 25 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Les Aéroports de Dubaï, l'opérateur de l'aéroport international le plus apprécié au monde, l'aéroport International de Dubaï, et DXB Entertainments PJSC (DFM: DXBE), propriétaire de Dubai Parks and Resorts, le plus grand parc d'attractions à thème intégré au Moyen-Orient, ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique dans le but de créer une expérience aéroportuaire inégalée tout en mettant en valeur la position de Dubaï en tant que destination touristique et de divertissement ultime dans la région. Le partenariat reflètera les efforts déployés par les Aéroports de Dubaï visant à rendre DXB une destination à part entière et promouvoir les offres présentées par Dubai Parks and Resorts à plus de 88 millions passagers voyageant chaque année. L'accord affichera la promotion de Dubai Parks and Resorts dans tous les halls de DXB et l'accès à plus de 65 compagnies aériennes volant depuis et vers plus de 240 destinations dans 170 pays ... Read more »

WAKEFIELD, Mass.-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- (TSX-V: SDZ) (OTCQB: SDEV) Security Devices International Inc. (“SDI” or the “Company”) announces the signing of a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (“KADDB”), the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The LOI was formalized to establish a partnership between SDI and KADDB to open a production line in Jordan to supply SDI’s less lethal 40mm munitions in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region. The Middle East Non-Lethal Weapons Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.15% until 2020, according to the firm Research and Markets. “We are very excited to develop our partnership with SDI,” said KADDB CEO Support Brig. Gen. Eng. Mohammad Arajneh, “SDI has proven themselves to be leaders in innovating new technologies that offer improved safety, accuracy and effectiveness in the use of less lethal force.” Paul Jensen, President of SDI added, “KADDB is an ideal partner ... Read more »

Appointments in Line with Sustained Growth and Enhanced Capabilities ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-Tuesday, April 24th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has made three executive appointments in the Middle East in support of its continued expansion in the region. Michael Slater has been named head of the Middle East and Africa. From his base in Riyadh, he is responsible for Northern Trust’s business across the region. Slater will continue as chief executive officer of Northern Trust Saudi Arabia. He joined Northern Trust in 2005 and has 22 years of experience working across the Middle East region. Edgar D’Mello has been appointed as head of client management and is responsible for the oversight of relationship management and client activities for Northern Trust’s institutional business across the Middle East and Africa. D’Mello will be the senior executive officer for the Abu Dhabi branch. D’Mello was most recently client e ... Read more »