Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday, February 4th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] TP-Link, the world’s leading router brand for seven straight years, today announced the latest addition to its new smartphone brand’s growing mobile lineup — the entry-level Neffos C5A. Neffos, a startup brand, is dedicated to offering reliable smartphone options worldwide. This commitment reflects TP-Link’s ongoing focus on making quality networking products that appeal to a wide customer base since the company’s inception 21 years ago. With this in mind, the Neffos C5A has been created to feature a large and vivid 5-inch LCD display to go along with a clear 5-megapixel camera and a 2,300mAh cell that delivers all-day battery life. Offering a 5-megapixel main camera with auto-focus, the C5A allows you to capture detailed and sharp pictures, from day to night. For selfies and video calls, the device packs a 2-megapixel camera, which is adequate for high-resolution shots. When watching movies or interacting with c ... Read more »

ISTANBUL-Wednesday, February 7th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- P.I. Works, the leading provider of mobile network planning, management and optimization solutions worldwide, continues to expand its global presence with new customer wins. Smartfren, a prominent LTE-Advanced operator in Indonesia, selects P.I. Works as the sole supplier of the field proven uSON solution. As a part of the contract, Smartfren will deploy uSON’s Centralized SON and Performance Management products across its entire network. Christian Daigneault, Smartfren CTO, said, “We have an ambition to grow our LTE-Advanced network and deliver a premium experience to Smartfren’s growing subscriber base. We see P.I. Works as a long term, strategic partner in this endeavor.” He also added, “After a thorough analysis and evaluation period, we selected P.I. Works based on its strong customer references and field-proven capabilities worldwide.” Smartfren’s radio network consists of mixed TDD and FDD-LTE-Advanced ba ... Read more »

LONDON -Tuesday, February 6th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Companies operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have encountered supressed growth rates as economic and political uncertainties persist, although entities rated by A.M. Best have broadly maintained strong balance sheets. A new Best’s Special Report, titled, “Rated MENA Companies Maintain Strong Capitalisation Levels Despite Stifled Growth,” states as the MENA region has historically been heavily influenced by oil prices, a decline from the high levels reached at the end of 2014 has impacted economic development and fiscal budgets remain under pressure. Governments have cut back on major infrastructure projects in recent years, leading to a depressing effect on insured values and insurance activity – particularly for property, engineering and construction lines. Sentiment and investment in the region has also been affected by ongoing political instability and conflict. In 2017, the majority of A. ... Read more »

Muscat, Oman-Wednesday, February 7th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Al Maha Ceramics SAOG, one of the sultanate’s leading ceramic tiles manufacturer recently launched its new polishing and squaring lines at its factory premises in Sohar. The company unveiled its new lines under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Ahmed bin Mishary Al Shamsi, the Wali of Sohar, and in the presence of several high profile dignitaries, channel partners, contractors, tile distributors, real-estate developers, consultants, customers and members of the media fraternity. This is the first time this technology has been brought in the region. Commenting on the sidelines of the launch ceremony, Mr. Masoud Al Harthy, Chairman, Al Maha Ceramics said: “We are delighted to launch our all-new polishing and squaring lines, as well as to showcase some of our most exclusive product lines vis-à-vis this launch. Our tiles are engineered with cutting-edge global technology and materials keeping in view with European norms ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar-Mercredi 7 Février 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] QNB Group, la plus grande institution financière au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique (Région MEA), a été une fois de plus reconnue comme étant la marque bancaire la plus puissante au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique pour l'année 2018, avec une valeur de marque portée à 4,2 milliards de dollars, selon le rapport annuel publié par Brand Finance, filiale du magazine The Banker spécialisée dans l'évaluation des marques et des actifs intangibles pour choisir les meilleures 500 institutions bancaires au monde, dans son édition de février. La valeur de la marque QNB a atteint 4,2 milliards de dollars par rapport à 3,8 milliards de dollars en 2017, une hausse de 11% par rapport à l'année précédente, tandis que l'indice de force de la marque de QNB Group a augmenté de 76,4 sur 100 à 78,4 sur 100, grâce à ses performances financières constantes et son expansion internationale croissante. QNB a également achevé de nouveaux exploits significatifs en s’appu ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar.-Saturday, February 3rd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was recognized once again as the most valuable banking brand in the Middle East and Africa region with brand value worth US $4.2bn, according to The Banker’s 2018 Brand Finance Global 500 report published in its February edition. QNB’s brand value has grown to US $4.2bn compared to US $3.8bn in 2017, an 11% year-on-year increase, while the Group’s Brand Strength Index (BSI) has increased from 76.4 out of 100 to 78.4 out of 100, driven by its constant strong financial performance and growing international expansion. QNB also marked a new and significant milestone in support of its vision to become a leading bank in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia by 2020, ranking second most valuable banking brand in Southeast Asia (SEA) ahead of major banks in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Singapore. The Group also maintained its AA+ brand ... Read more »

The UAE capital will welcome more than 500 delegates from around the world to address the region’s most critical challenges Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, February 6th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] An unprecedented delegation of influential leaders will be among the 500-plus attendees at the inaugural MENA Milken Institute Summit in Abu Dhabi next week. The two-day summit, which takes place from February 7-8, comes at a significant point for the UAE, which is celebrating the “Year of Zayed”, honouring of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Khalifa Bin Butti, Chairman of Abu Dhabi-based investment firm and main event underwriter, KBBO Group, said: “We are delighted to bring this event to Abu Dhabi during the Year of Zayed, which seeks to embrace all nationalities, faiths and cultures. “The values His Highness represented – generosity, unity, benevolence and progress – will be at the forefront of what the summit is trying to achieve. Cultur ... Read more »

Show Set to Take Place in Los Angeles on September 12 – 14, Will Highlight the Intersection of Mobile, Media and Entertainment and Content ATLANTA-Tuesday, February 6th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today announced details of the 2018 Mobile World Congress Americas including the first confirmed participating companies, exhibitors, programs and activities taking place at the event’s second annual gathering. Under the theme “Imagine a Better Future,” Mobile World Congress Americas will take place September 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The GSMA expects that approximately 25,000 professionals and more than 1,000 companies from across the mobile industry and adjacent industry sectors will participate at Mobile World Congress Americas 2018. “We’re looking forward to the second edition of Mobile World Congress Americas and the move to Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world. This year’s show will really illustrate how mobile is reshaping h ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Sunday, February 4th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] The Arabia CSR Network announces that it is receiving applications from organisations in the public and private sectors to participate in the 11th Cycle of the sought-after Arabia CSR Awards. The Awards will be held on October 3rd, 2018. She added that it is a unique platform for the application of CSR concepts in the Arab region where it is perceived as a true knowledge-building and benchmarking tool. The Award integrates the principles and structures of some of the world’s leading sustainability frameworks and standards including the UN Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative and the EFQM Excellence Model. Applications are innovatively designed with a self-assessment provision, elaborate statements, a pitch, and support by detailed guidance and terms of reference. With introduction of a new sector specific category the Awards will be spanning twelve categories this year; - raising the bar for both intra-sect ... Read more »

Nine-year USAF contract is the latest long-term engine contract awarded to CTS Print FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-Tuesday, February 6th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CTS Engines, LLC, the global leader for mature jet engine maintenance, today announced that it had completed the United States Air Force’s Depot Readiness Review for the USAF’s KC-10 engine program. With this completion, CTS can immediately commence providing MRO services on the CF6-50C2 engine fleet powering the U.S. Air Force’s KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft under the previously awarded KC-10 engine maintenance contract. The nine-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract was awarded in 2017 to CTS and its partner, Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Services, Inc. “We are pleased today to announce the commencement of the KC-10 engine maintenance contract,” said Brian Neff, Founder and CEO of CTS Engines. “This milestone further cements CTS’s position as the market leader in the provision of mature engin ... Read more »

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-Tuesday, February 6th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Anpac Bio-Medical Science Company (Anpac Bio), and its internationally-acclaimed medical research partners and hospitals, are celebrating “World Cancer Day” (#WorldCancerDay) and “National Cancer Prevention Month” (#NationalCancerPreventionMonth) by surpassing a new, global milestone: processing over 60,000, independently-corroborated cases of Anpac Bio’s proprietary, “Cancer Differentiation Analysis” (CDA) liquid biopsy tests worldwide. World-renowned, Second Military Medical University and its affiliated Changhai Hospital (CH) in Shanghai, China, have conducted 4,000+ CDA liquid biopsy tests since 2014. Submitting Lung, Esophageal Cancer, and cancer-free control group blood samples, “blinded” to Anpac Bio, CH concluded CDA is a remarkably accurate, non-invasive test, supporting both early diagnosis, and monitoring treatment effectiveness, prognosis, and recurrence. “Our preliminarily results indicate t ... Read more »