Dubai News

Aujan Industries and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Signing of $980 Million Agreement

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] Provides Potential Global Growth Platform for Aujan Brands and Positions the Coca-Cola Company as a Leader in High-Growth Middle East Non-Carbonated Beverages Sector Largest-Ever Investment by Multinational Firm in Middle Easts Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector (BUSI... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

4th Reach Out To Asia Gala Dinner, A Spectacular Success Raising 13 million USD for Education Development Projects in Asia & The Middle East

Doha, Qatar - Tuesday, December 13th 2011 [ME NewsWire] In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, Qatar Foundation Chairperson, the 4th Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) Gala Dinner & Charity Auction raised 13 million USD to support ROTA education projects in troubled Asian communities. ROTA is a Qatari-based non-profit organization ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Itron Estimated as Top Global Supplier of Water Meters and Communications Modules

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that it is ranked number one in a number of market position estimates in the latest water meter market analysis report published by IMS Research. The report, The World Market for Water Meters2011 Edition, published in Octo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Ten Million FINO Customers in India Use Multiple Micro-Banking Applications on Gemalto Smart Cards

AMSTERDAM - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces that ten million Financial Inclusion Network & Operations (FINO) customers in India now enjoy the benefits of micro-banking, using Gemalto smart cards, as part of FINOs broader branc... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

LE MERIDIEN UNVEILS LE MERIDIEN HUB LOBBY EXPERIENCE IN BARCELONA

Le Mridien Transforms the Hotel Lobby into a Gathering Place for Creative Minds with its Debut at Le Mridien Barcelona, Featuring a Panel Discussion Led by Jrme Sans, Richard Florida, and Ferran Adri BARCELONA - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Mridien today presents the first Le Mridien Hub, a new concept that ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

DP WORLD SUPPORTS EMPLOYEE ON HIS HUMANITARIAN 2000KM-LONG WALK

24 year old Jalal Majid bin Thaniah begins his walk to Mecca to raise awareness and funds for children with special needs Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 13th 2011 [ME NewsWire] As part of its ongoing support of local community projects and employee initiatives, DP World, UAE Region has sponsored one of its employees as he beg... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

GE Healthcare and M+W Group Form Strategic Alliance in Vaccines, Insulin and Biopharmaceuticals

CHALFONT ST GILES, England & STUTTGART, Germany - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] Companies to help emerging nations develop their own manufacturing capabilities for essential biopharmaceuticals, reducing reliance on imports Alliance will help healthcare providers worldwide overcome lack of key biopharmaceuticals (BUSINESS WIRE... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

SES Further Increases Its Sales Focus on Emerging Markets

LUXEMBOURG - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG) announced today that it further increases the focus on emerging and growth markets and introduces four global sales regions with a dedicated management leading the strong SES teams in each region. The regions are: Americas, Europe, Africa, and A... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

The West Paces Hotel Group Changes Name to Capella Hotel Group to Capitalize on Its Successful Luxury Brand; Partners with Private Equity Firm Stoneleigh Capital for Rapid Global Expansion

ATLANTA - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] New company formed to benefit luxury hotel and resort owners and developers by investing in top properties (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The West Paces Hotel Group, the fastest growing luxury hotel management company, today announced that effective immediately it has changed its name to Capella Hotel G... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Intellectual Property Exchange International Welcomes Corporate and University Founding Members

CHICAGO - Tuesday, December 13th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Intellectual Property Exchange International, Inc. and related entities (IPXI) announced today commitments from initial Founding Member corporations and universities to sponsor Unit License Rights Contracts (ULR Contracts). ULR Contracts are the initial product to be of... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Calls for Facts Not Fiction about Forest Protection

Senepis Tiger Sanctuary Flourishes despite false claims by NGO Eyes on the Forest JAKARTA, Indonesia - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Asia Pulp & PaperGroup (APP) has called on WWF International to disassociate itself from a report by Sumatra-based NGO Eyes on the Forest (EOF) which contains clearly ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Covidien Announces Conference Call and Webcast

DUBLIN - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it will hold a conference call and webcast for investors on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 8:00AM ET. This call can be accessed three ways: At Covidiens website: http://inve... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Brooks Sports, Inc. Seizes Counterfeit Product in Australia in Defense of Global Trademarks and Product Designs

Australian Court Requires Release of More Than 700 Pairs of Shoes and Damages Paid BOTHELL, Wash. - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- In early 2011Brooks Sports, Inc., suspected counterfeit product was being actively imported into and sold in Australia by retailer Pauls Warehouse. In response, Brooks filed an acti... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Jury Awards MPEG LA Damages in Breach of Contract Lawsuit against Audiovox

DENVER - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- MPEG LA is pleased to announce that in a breach of contract action against Audiovox Electronic Corporation, now known as VOXX International (http://www.mpegla.com/Lists/MPEG%20LA%20Legal%20Action%20List/Attachments/193/n_07-12-20_pr.pdf), the court declared the clear language... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Chevron Phillips Chemical Advances Plans for USGC Petrochemicals Project

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) announced today that it has completed several key elements of the feasibility study announced earlier this year and plans to pursue a project to construct a world-scale ethane cracker and ethylene ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Hitachi Plant Technologies Acquires Saihati Weir of Saudi Arabia

To strengthen industrial equipment, infrastructure business in the Middle East TOKYO - Thursday, December 15th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd. ("Hitachi Plant Technologies"), on December 13, has reached an agreement to acquire 70% of the stocks of the industrial equipment maintenance service company Saih... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Possible Worldwide Adds Two Execs to Global Team; Eric Wong Joins as Managing Director, Greater China; Deborah Womack as Senior Director, Relationship Marketing

NEW YORK - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] Wong to Head Firms China Operations; Womack to Serve as Lead in Relationship Marketing Practice (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Possible Worldwide, a WPP Digital company, announced today the addition of executives Eric Wong and Deborah Womack to its global staff. Wong, who will be based at the firms Sh... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Global Environment Fund Announces the Addition of Three New Team Members

CHEVY CHASE, Md. - Wednesday, December 14th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Environment Fund (GEF) announced today the addition of three senior professionals to the firm. With these additions, GEF bolsters its capabilities in terms of timber investments, Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and fund formation. Dwight ODonnell... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Global Environment Fund Announces the Addition of Three New Team Members

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VITRONIC Presents Arabic Website

Website responds to increasing relevance in Middle East markets WIESBADEN, Germany - Tuesday, December 13th 2011 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Machine vision specialist VITRONIC offers Arabic speaking customers a new additional service. As of today the companys website is available in Arabic as well. VITRONIC can now be reached in six lang... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/