Rueil-Malmaison, France-Dimanche 4 Mars 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Succès du plan Push to Pass et premiers résultats concrets du plan de redressement d’Opel Vauxhall (OV), PACE![1] 15,4% de croissance des ventes, à 3,63 millions de véhicules[2] 20,7% de progression du chiffre d’affaires du Groupe[3], à 65,2 milliards d’euros 7,3%[4] de marge opérationnelle courante, un record pour la division Automobile de Peugeot Citroën DS (PCD) 7,1% de marge opérationnelle courante4 Groupe hors OV, et 6,1% avec OV avec un résultat opérationnel courant du Groupe de 3 991 millions d’euros 11,5% de hausse du résultat net part du Groupe 1,56 milliard d’euros de Free Cash Flow opérationnel[5] Carlos Tavares, Président du Directoire du Groupe PSA, déclare : « Les excellents résultats de Peugeot Citroën DS, en progression pour la quatrième année consécutive, démontrent la capacité du Groupe PSA à générer une croissance rentable et pérenne. Notre agilité ainsi que notre approche orientée clients et social ... Read more »

Rueil-Malmaison, France-Thursday, March 1st 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Successful execution of Push to Pass plan and first concrete results of Opel Vauxhall (OV) turnaround plan PACE![1] 15.4% increase of Group sales at 3.63 million vehicles[2] 20.7% Group revenue growth at €65.2 billion[3] 7.3% Peugeot Citroën DS (PCD) Automotive division recurring operating margin at a record level[4] 7.1% Group recurring operating margin4 excluding OV and 6.1% including OV with a Group recurring operating income at €3,991 million 11.5% increase of Net result group share €1.56 billion positive operational free cash flow[5] Carlos Tavares, Chairman of Groupe PSA Managing Board said: « Peugeot Citroën DS outstanding results, making significant progress for the 4th year in a row, are the proof of our ability to deliver a profitable and sustainable growth. Our agile, customer focused and socially responsible approach is making the difference. The acquisition of Opel Vauxhall is a great opportunity to boost va ... Read more »

World’s leadership advisory firm convenes top executives and next generation female leaders to “Mind the Gap; “To My Daughter” letters campaign inspires people to share their stories ZURICH & LONDON & NEW YORK-Saturday, March 3rd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Egon Zehnder, the world’s leadership advisory firm, today announced its fourth annual global event series “Leaders & Daughters: Mind the Gap.” This inspiring 40-city program showcases Egon Zehnder’s commitment to diversity while encouraging and accelerating opportunities for female leaders of the future. Egon Zehnder has a long standing commitment to diversity and is dedicated to ending the glass ceiling effect that exists as women rise in seniority but do not reach the C-Suite. For its 2018 theme, Egon Zehnder and event participants will explore how best to “Mind the Gap,” seeking greater understanding of the limitations women face in reaching senior roles and the conditions that most impact their ambitions. By bri ... Read more »

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-Sunday, March 4th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Fad International Ltd. Co. has announced that it has officially launched Thelevele.com, fashion and beauty online retailer. Introducing the most customer-centric online mall in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries, THELEVELe offers smooth and enjoyable shopping experiences with a diverse brand mix, fantastic deals and bespoke service. In addition to, a special personalized service that is designed with absolute customer convenience in focus. THELEVELe intends to make online shopping easier and faster in GCC region. Female shoppers will enjoy browsing through globally renowned trademarks; exclusive brands and distinctive homegrown labels. Clothing, shoes, accessories, beauty and perfumes are the main categories on the platform. Eyad Mashat, CEO and Founder of FAD International Ltd. Co.,said: “THELEVELe is launching as planned with ambitious business objectives. We believe that thelevele.com has a strong and unique offering that wi ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, Émirats Arabes Unis-Dimanche 4 Mars 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] L'Université Américaine de Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) a conclu un protocole d'entente avec Al Nuaimi Group à responsabilité limitée pour renforcer les recherches, aider les étudiants à se préparer à la compétition et améliorer les opportunités d'emploi disponibles. Al Nuaimi Group à responsabilité limitée est un entrepreneur local à Ras Al Khaimah, et une société de gestion de construction spécialisée dans le développement des routes et d'infrastructures, la fourniture du béton mélangé, du verre architectural et de la fabrication de métal. Les institutions ont convenu de partager les recherches, de s'inviter mutuellement aux conférences abordant des sujets connexes et de travailler ensemble pour organiser des ateliers et des conférences concernant, sans s'y limiter, la construction des bâtiments et les travaux de génie civil. Al Nuaimi Group aidera également les étudiants d'AURAK en leur offrant l'expertise, des out ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Sunday, March 4th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Al Nuaimi Group LLC to augment research, help students prepare for competition, and improve job opportunities for students. Al Nuaimi Group LLC is a Ras Al Khaimah local contractor and construction management company specializing in road and infrastructure development, supplying mixed concrete, architectural glass, and metal fabrication. The institutions have agreed to share research, invite each other to conferences of related topics, and work together to organize workshops and conferences concerning, but not limiting to, building construction and civil works. Al Nuaimi will also assist AURAK students with expertise, tools, and assembly of a Zero Energy Building to enter into the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East that is set to take place in November in Dubai. The decathlon is an international competition creat ... Read more »

Le roi Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugure officiellement le premier Forum Humanitaire International de Riyad et lance la Plate-forme d'Aide Saoudienne RIYAD, L'Arabie saoudite, -Dimanche 4 Mars 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Les dirigeants et les représentants des organisations humanitaires internationales pionnières du monde entier se sont réunis lors du premier Forum Humanitaire International de Riyad, en Arabie Saoudite, qui se tient actuellement entre le 26 et le 27 février 2018 à l'Hôtel InterContinental, à Riyad. Les quatre principaux sujets à l'agenda des discussions lors du forum seront : l'Aide Humanitaire, le Financement et les Capacités Humanitaires, l'Innovation et la Réforme dans le Secteur Humanitaire et la Localisation de l'Aide. Le forum vise à relever les défis auxquels est confrontée la communauté internationale d'aide et de secours, afin de répondre aux demandes du monde sollicitant des aides humanitaires croissantes. Le Gardien des Deux Saintes Mosquées, le Roi Salman B ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-Saturday, March 3rd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Predator XP/RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flew above the tarmac of Al Ain Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a “Live-Fly” event. The Live-Fly was held on February 27th and focused on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that support the defense and security sectors. The event was a part of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) held in Abu Dhabi. UMEX attendees were given access to the Live-Fly as part of their registration. “We’re very pleased the UAE Armed Forces decided to fly their RQ-1E at the show,” said David R. Alexander, president, Aircraft Systems, GA-ASI. “Our aircraft typically spend their time high in the sky providing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance [ISR] information to government and military operators. So it’s great that the audience who came out to Al Ain were able to see RQ-1E aircraft perform.” With an endurance that exceeds 35 consecutive h ... Read more »

Annual Mobile Event Attracted 7,700 CEOs, Up From 6,100 in 2017; 2018 GSMA Ministerial Programme Hosted Record 181 Delegations BARCELONA, Spain-Saturday, March 3rd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today reported that more than 107,000* visitors from 205 countries and territories attended the 2018 Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s premier event. Over 55 per cent of this year’s Mobile World Congress attendees held senior-level positions, including more than 7,700 CEOs, up from more than 6,100 CEOs in 2017. Approximately 24 per cent of attendees were female, an increase from 23 per cent at Mobile World Congress 2017; additionally, 28 per cent of speakers in the conference programme were female, compared with 21 per cent in 2017. “We had another highly successful Mobile World Congress, across so many fronts,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “We are gratified with the number of senior-level attendees, particularly the number of CEOs, as well as the continued ... Read more »