April 24, 2013

Gulf Organisation for Research and Development, (GORD), the authority for knowledge on sustainability in the MENA region announces Green Buildings Expo 2014 , the region’s biggest conference & exhibition for sustainable solutions in the built-environment. Green Buildings Expo will take place at the Doha Exhibition Centre, between 28 – 30 January 2014.

GORD is proud to announce IFP Qatar as the official organizer for Green Buildings Expo 2014. The event will provide a global platform for construction, infrastructure, engineering, education and research"...

April 24, 2013

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), has recently been honored with both the Golden Mousetrap Award and the Service Excellence Award (SEA). The Golden Mousetrap Award was presented for Nordson EFD’s Square WaveTM 745NC high speed, non-contact dispense valve for the photovoltaic (PV) industry, while the SEA recognized Nordson EFD for excellence in the crucial area of customer service.

The Square Wave 745NC was developed to apply controlled amounts of liquid flux to the narrow solder-coated metal ribbon that is used to connect adjoining PV wafers. Its accurate,"......

April 23, 2013

Cegedim Relationship Management, today launched the highly anticipated, ninth generation of their award winning* CRM platform, Mobile Intelligence™ 9 – the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive cloud-based CRM solution for the Life Sciences. The new Mobile Intelligence features the most advanced multimedia Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) functionality for interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs); new Contact Center functionality captures customers’"...

April 22, 2013

Over 250 employees were honoured during the ceremony in addition to divisions and departments with major achievements in 2012.

The ceremony was held at Madinat Jumeirah, in presence of H.E Ahmed Butti Ahmed, Executive Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Director General of Dubai customs, officials from the Department and a large number of employees.

At the beginning of the ceremony, H.E Ahmed Butti Ahmed expressed his gratitude to all Dubai Customs employees for their contributions and dedication in 2012, which reflected positively on performance level in all aspects.

He said, "Today we say thank you to all those who innovated and excelled and whose efforts contributed in advancing work and job performance."

At the beginning of the ceremony,...

April 22, 2013

The trip, planned for a week, promises to offer diverse experiences that are exclusive to the region.

Touching upon history and culture, arranging insightful visits to local inhabitants, scenic views, savouring authentic cuisine, fishing and camping experiences will all be now wrapped into one trip.

"As the name suggests, Offbeatours believes in offering unique experiences, be they in the form of rare destinations, extraordinary thrills or distinctive cultural experiences. I have travelled to Chitral and the Kalash Valley myself and can safely say they are one of the most stirring and novel destinations I have been to. From the people to the food and surrounding scenes, everything is set apart," said David Butler, Owner of Offbeatours.

"As advance planning for visas...

April 22, 2013

Positive consumer sentiment on the current state of Dubai's economy has grown by 16 percentage points between the last quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, from 74 per cent to 90 per cent, according to the survey. Those anticipating a strong economic performance in 2013 now constitute 95 per cent, up from 89 per cent in the last quarter of 2012.

The vibrant tourism sector as well as climbing real estate rents and property prices have contributed to the surge in positive perceptions. Meanwhile overall Consumer Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2013 remains at 135 points, same as the previous quarter, indicating optimism remaining stable and steady.

The share of respondents expressing concerns on economy has also come down to 13 per cent from 27 per cent in the...

April 22, 2013

Present at the inaugural function were HE Abdullah Al Owais, Director-general of the Department of Culture and Information, HE Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), HE Ahmed Redza, IBBY President, HE Ahmed Al Madfai, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, HE Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), HE Dr. Khalid Omar Al Madfai, Director of Sharjah Media Corporation, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) CEO, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Director of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) and Osama Samra, Director of Sharjah Media Centre.

The conference began with a heartwarming performance of a scene from the...

April 22, 2013

ADX custodian members which are licensed by Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) are HSBC, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsche Bank and Citi Bank. ADX decision to meet with the custodians comes in the course of its efforts to confer with its stakeholders and to acquire their sight regarding the execution of the enhanced (DvP) model.

The meeting also comes in preparation for the upcoming MSCI review in which MSCI will revalue the UAE Markets' current status in the frontier market segment by assessing, among other measures, economic development, trading volumes and market accessibility.

Mr. Rashed Al Baloushi, CEO of ADX, said of the meeting, "Our objective is to provide our stakeholders with in-depth information regarding the strategic...

April 22, 2013

This unique survey will address a growing drive to incorporate CSR and sustainability practices in organisations in the Middle East and Turkey. More and more companies are adopting CSR plans and programs that include a wide range of workplace issues. As CSR runs deeper than a general statement, companies are understanding that its programs need to be aligned with the company's mission and vision statements, and closely related to the organisation's core business. The survey and in turn the session will open the discussion for elevating the stature of CSR in the region.

Taking place over a period from April to May, 2013, the results will be ready for sharing at the conference organised by IIRME on the very same topic. The session will also provide a platform for benchmarking local practices...

April 22, 2013

The MELAB, a robust test developed by CaMLA in the United States, evaluates advanced-level English language competence of students applying to United States, Canadian, British, and other educational institutions where the language of instruction is English. It is a secure test and is administered only by authorized official testing centres.

Middlesex University Dubai Campus joins the list of many educational institutions in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom that accept the MELAB as an alternative to the TOEFL.

"We are pleased and proud to welcome Middlesex Dubai into the CaMLA community," said Dr. Casey Marks, CaMLA's chief executive officer. "To have the prestigious Middlesex Dubai as both a MELAB recognizing organization and as our first CaMLA test center in...