Thursday 10th May 2018, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) today announced partnerships with the National Media Council, PRWeek and the Arthur W. Page Society for the fourth Leadership Majlis, the year’s major communications conference in Abu Dhabi. The event, which will be held on 10 May 2018 at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, is expected to bring together more than 200 senior communication professionals to address the industry’s biggest challenges, trends and opportunities. As the platinum headline partner, The National Media Council (NMC) will address communication leaders on its crucial role in the positioning of the UAE. PRWeek and Arthur W. Page Society have returned for the second year, enriching the agenda with international speakers to uncover the most pressing topics of our profession. The conference is also supported by corporate and agency partners ... Read more »

IDEMIA, leader mondial de l’Identité Augmentée, fournit la toute nouvelle et exclusive carte noire d’HSBC – une carte plaquée en métal disposant d’une double interface (contact et sans contact) imaginée pour offrir des expériences de voyage et de mode de vie uniques à ses détenteurs. Dubai, EAU-Lundi 16 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Les cartes en métal d’IDEMIA s’ajoutent aux cartes de crédit proposées par HSBC aux Émirats arabes unis. La nouvelle “Black Credit Card” d’HSBC est conçue pour une clientèle haut de gamme et offre des avantages exclusifs tels que le gain de 200 000 AirMiles dès l’inscription, 100 000 Air Miles à chaque anniversaire, des récompenses accélérées pouvant atteindre 2,5 Air Miles par 1 dihram dépensé sur la carte, un accès gratuit et illimité au salon lounge pour les détenteurs de la carte et les invités, un accès gratuit au programme HSBC Entertainer comptenant l’option « Fine Dining » et « Cheers », un accès gratuit au golf, service de concie ... Read more »

Pilot project partnership to boost region’s contactless payment infrastructure DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Making yet another technological leap in payments, IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity; Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, have teamed up to launch a project to enable merchants to use smartphones to accept contactless payments. A first-of-its-kind initiative in the MEA region, the partnership project will enable UAE-based Network International merchants to accept contactless transactions using any near-field communication (NFC)-enabled Android smartphone, thus simplifying their payment acceptance processes significantly. Network International is the largest merchant acquirer in the UAE and the initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the nation's ... Read more »

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, is delivering the all-new and exclusive HSBC Black Credit Card - a dual interface (contact and contactless) metal veneer card made to deliver unique travel and lifestyle experiences to its cardholders. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IDEMIA’s metal cards are the newest addition to HSBC’s credit card offering in the UAE. The new HSBC Black Credit Card is designed for the affluent customer segment and it features exclusive benefits including 200,000 sign-up Air Miles, 100,000 anniversary Air Miles, accelerated rewards earning up to 2.5 Air Miles per 1 AED spent on the card, unlimited complimentary airport lounge access for cardholders and guests, complimentary HSBC Entertainer including ‘Fine Dining’ and ‘Cheers’, complimentary golf, International Concierge and much more. The new card comes in a contemporary design and luxurious metal finish along with contactless capabilities. “I ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday, April 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global heralds further growth in the United Kingdom (UK) with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Mark Davies & Associates, a London-based award winning tax practice focused on advising international clients on cross-border matters. In addition to Andersen Global’s recent UK collaboration with RBCVAT Limited and the formation of an LLP in the United Kingdom, the collaboration with Mark Davies & Associates will significantly increase Andersen Global’s footprint in a key tax jurisdiction and provide its clients with an impressive range of private client services. “Our clients’ needs are expanding and routinely their tax affairs can span several tax jurisdictions. Our collaboration with Andersen Global, as well as with Roger and his team at RBCVAT Limited, will enable us to strengthen our current offering, provide a wider breadth of expertise to our clients and access to advisors in more than 30 ... Read more »

Sestek’s collaboration with Arçelik is the first of many such projects, as the company’s innovations expand Turkey’s smart application landscape ISTANBUL-Tuesday, April 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sestek’s technology significantly contributed to Asista, the first virtual home assistant to enter the Turkish market. Introduced and designed by Arçelik —the leading electronic appliance company in Turkey, third-ranked in Europe and globally known for its Grundig and Beko brands— Asista fully integrates Sestek’s Virtual Assistant innovations. The device is sleek, hands-free and perpetually available to ease users’ day-to-day lives. Integrating Advanced Natural Language Processing Technology Thanks to Sestek’s Natural Language Processing technology, Asista understands speech patterns and responds swiftly to voice commands. This differentiates the device from simpler rule-based options on the market, equipping it to perform diverse and nuanced tasks. Asista responds to req ... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif.-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announced its support for the Tokyo Declaration on Patient Safety, which was put forward by Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom at the Third Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety, held in Tokyo, Japan on April 13-14, 2018. The Declaration asks countries to accelerate their progress toward improving patient safety globally by aligning incentives, increasing transparency and implementing practices that acknowledge the importance of continuous improvement when it comes to safety and quality in healthcare. “This Declaration is a monumental step toward transparency, aligned incentives and global cooperation to improve patient safety and enhance our healthcare systems. By continually coming together, sharing progress, connecting the dots, and focusing on action, we are closer to attaining our goal of zero preventable deaths by 2020,” explained Patient Safety Move ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis,-Lundi 16 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] De grands blocs onshore et offshore dans l'émirat ont été ouverts pour un nouveau tour compétitif d'enchères Les estimations suggèrent que les blocs contiennent des quantités substantielles de pétrole et de gaz Les soumissionnaires retenus auront l'occasion d'explorer, puis de développer et de produire des découvertes avec ADNOC Les partenaires potentiels sont invités à inscrire leur intérêt pour une invitation à des présentations de roadshow internationales sur de nouveaux blocs La Compagnie Pétrolière Nationale d'Abu Dhabi (ADNOC) a annoncé aujourd'hui, dans le cadre de la toute première stratégie de licence globale d'Abu Dhabi et pour le compte du Conseil Suprême du Pétrole (SPC), les détails du premier tour de six blocs pétroliers et gaziers ouverts aux enchères. Cela fait suite à l'annonce faite le mois dernier par Son Excellence Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Ministre d'Etat des Émirats Arabes Unis et PDG du Grou ... Read more »