Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, the leading and most advanced dental health care provider in the region, welcomes Dr. Shadi Alkhatib to its team of dental experts.

Dr. Shadi is a licensed a specialist pediatric dentist with years of experience centered on providing individualized dental care for children.

“During my early years, my parents taught me the art of science and medicine. Being a dentist who specializes in children gives me a heartwarming experience. It melts my heart whenever I hear my young patients laugh and trust me to check their teeth and gums. By then I am able to diagnose, advice and give instructions about their oral health.”

Dr. Shadi earned his Master’s degree and his Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry and Special Dental Care from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium in 2009. Before joining Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, he worked as a ... Read more »

 Company announces launch plans for new mobile payment service called mVisa

BANGALORE, India - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced the opening of a new technology development center in Bangalore, India, that will play a central role in the company’s efforts to accelerate digital commerce globally. As part of the opening ceremonies, Visa announced mVisa, a new mobile payment service that will be tested this summer with merchants across the Bangalore region and with customers of Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI (State Bank of India).

Visa’s new 100,000 square feet technology center is part of the Bagamne World Technology Center, a 70-acre campus in the heart of India’s IT corridor. The center is a combination of office and collaboration spaces that will be the home for 1,000 Visa developers. This team is tasked with making it easy for application developers to access Visa& ... Read more »

GENÈVE - Jeudi 6 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

             Le Forum économique mondial a rendu aujourd’hui publics les noms des 49 Technology Pioneers les plus prometteurs au monde en 2015
    La technologie de Carbon Clean Solutions permet la capture à faible coût de CO² provenant des centrales électriques et des procédés industriels, assurant ainsi la réutilisation, de manière économique, du CO²
    Les entreprises américaines et britanniques représentent 80 % des sociétés primées
    La liste complète des Technology Pioneers reconnus peut être consultée ici (lien actif au 5 août, 09h00 Heure d'été européenne -HEEC)

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), une société de technologie énergétique basée à Londres, a été distinguée aujourd’hui comme étant l’un des « pionniers technologiques » du Forum éc ... Read more »

Bienvenue au nouveau DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron

MALAGA, Espagne et MCLEAN, Virginie - Jeudi 6 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleTree by Hilton a fêté aujourd'hui l’arrivée de son dernier hôtel sur la splendide côte espagnole, avec l’ouverture du DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, un nouvel établissement magnifique idéalement situé sur le littoral, près de Marbella et de Malaga.

Ce complexe hôtelier haut-de-gamme compte 177 chambres et suites lumineuses, ainsi que de fantastiques installations de sport et de loisirs. L’hôtel a été conçu pour exploiter pleinement le climat de la région, avec notamment trois piscines, dont deux sont de grands bassins extérieurs, avec des pièces d’eau paisibles partout. Parmi les autres installations de loisirs, mentionnons un centre sportif sur le sable, deux courts de tennis et 11 courts de Padel. L’hôtel est également situé ... Read more »

GENEVA . - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    World Economic Forum today announced its selection of the world’s 49 most promising Technology Pioneers 2015
    Carbon Clean Solutions’ technology enables the low cost capture of CO2 from power plants and industrial processes, making CO2 re-use economic
    US and UK-based companies make up 80% of awardees
    The full list of recognized Technology Pioneers can be viewed here (Link active as of 5 August, 9:00AM CEST)

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), a London-based energy technology company, was awarded today as one of the World Economic Forum’s “technology pioneers”, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. CCS was founded by two graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (India) and has received strong support from the UK Department of Energy and Climate ... Read more »

World’s favorite quick service restaurant and treat leader expands its presence in the Middle East

MINNEAPOLIS. - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dairy Queen® system, part of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B), has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill® restaurant at the Marina Mall in Salmiya, Kuwait. The opening of this location makes Kuwait the 27th country outside the U.S. and Canada with a DQ® presence.

“We believe there is an incredible growth opportunity in this region,” said John Gainor, CEO and President of International Dairy Queen, Inc.(IDQ). “The partnership with Durra Khaled for Foodstuffs Co. has allowed us to successfully re-launch our brand in Kuwait. Their wealth of business experience and diverse portfolio across the Middle East is a huge asset to the Dairy Queensystem as we continue to invest and build on our global brand equity.”

Durra Khaled for Foodstuffs ... Read more »

MUSCAT, Oman - Tuesday, August 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mandilicious, the world's first fast food chain to serve the slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a food court setting, has announced that it will be expanding its market to include the Sultanate of Oman.  Teamed with a local investment group, Mandilicious plans to launch their first outlet in Oman at the Avenues Mall in Muscat.  The new outlet is expected to be launched before the end of August this year.

“We are pleased to announce that Mandilicious is now opening its doors in yet another strong market in the region – a region that is both influential and knowledgeable of our cuisine,” said Fayez Al Nusari, CEO and Founder of Mandilicious. “Following our marked success in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, it’s clear that now more than ever, people are enjoying our traditional slow-cooked Arabian cuisine in a quick-serve fashion. Our customers have enthusiastically en ... Read more »

 Guests Welcomed at New DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron

MALAGA, Spain & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DoubleTree by Hilton today celebrated the arrival of its newest hotel on the glorious Spanish coast with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, a beautiful new hotel conveniently located on the coastline close to Marbella and Malaga.

The upscale resort boasts 177 bright guest rooms and suites and fantastic sports and leisure facilities. The hotel was designed to make full use of the region’s climate and includes three swimming pools, two of which are large outdoor pools, and calming water features throughout. Other leisure facilities include a sand sports center, two tennis courts, and 11 padel courts. The hotel is also a short walk from the beach and is home to the indulgent Nagomi Spa offering a range of wellness therapies alongside an in ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A total of 17 distinguished personnel from the General Directorate of Finance and Services were honored with the 18th edition of the Ideal Employee Award in recognition of their continuous efforts that have contributed to achieving significant developments in police work. The employees received the honor from Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police, at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ).

Maj. Gen. Badran stressed the keenness and commitment of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to motivate talented police personnel in a bid to improve police and security work in accordance with the best international standards.

In his speech at the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Badran lauded the honorees’ efforts and their commitment to work as a team so as to continue the ... Read more »

 - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Every day communication professionals craft news releases and media pitches designed to encourage media outlets to cover their organization’s latest product launch, fundraising program or earnings release.

In an effort to identify the evolving needs of today’s media, from content to performance metrics, and to provide a road map for communication professionals, Business Wire launched the 2015 global media survey. This survey identifies the needs of today’s media outlets as it pertains to company news.

WHAT: The 2015 Business Wire Worldwide Media Survey covers not only the latest practices in journalism and the increased reliance on company online newsrooms, as well as popular article success metrics, and the types of content reporters need from company spokespersons to ensure robust news coverage.

WHO: Online and offline media professionals of all kinds, located aroun ... Read more »