Oprah’s Long Time Make-Up Artist Throws a HissyfitMELBOURNE, Australia - Reggie Wells, the Emmy award winning make-up artist, who has been the man behind the face of global media sensation Oprah Winfrey for more than 20 years, has been appointed International Creative Director of Australia’s hottest new beauty brand, Hissyfit. Sherif Hamoudah Appointed as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Acision Middle East, Africa and PakistanDUBAI, UAE - - Acision Increases Commitment to Middle East and Africa With Hire of New GM Majestic Expands Middle Eastern PresenceMUMBAI, India - In response to growing client demands and accelerating market potential in the Gulf Region, Majestic MRSS has further invested resources and reinforced it’s team to meet the Client expectations in the region. Global Strategies Group Files Registration for a Proposed Initial Public Offering of its US Defense Technology BusinessMCLEAN, Virginia - Global Strategies Group, a leading provider of integrated security and defense technology, today announced that its US defense technology business, Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (”GLOBAL Defense Technology”), has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. GLOBAL Defense Technology is the newly renamed holding company of Global Strategies Group (North America) Inc. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. The shares of common stock to be sold in this offering are proposed to be sold by GLOBAL Defense Technology and certain stockholders. GLOBAL Defense Technology intends to apply to have its common stock listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GTEC.” Which Politician Speaks Your Language? Decision Makers Invited to Identify Asia’s Gold Standard Political CommunicatorHONG KONG - Business leaders, NGO heads, politicians and members of the media are being urged to identify Asia’s leading political communicator as part of a new awards programme launched across the region. Media Invite: Citibank Partners With Virgin MegastoreDUBAI - Citibank in partnership with Virgin Megastore invite you to join them on Thursday 3rd September 2009, when they will announce details about their strategic partnership to bring their products into Virgin Megastore and offer value-added discounts, access to exclusive events and many other exciting programs that Virgin Megastore and Citibank will be co-developing in the years to come. Citibank Goes EntertainmentDUBAI, UAE - - Citibank Teams up With Virgin Megastore for Exclusive Card Benefits DUBAI, UAE, September 3 /PRNewswire/ – In Cooperation With Ensan Charity Association Al Rajhi Bank Launches Ensan Credit CardRIYADH - In cooperation with Ensan Charity Association in order to enhance its role in serving the community, Al Rajhi Bank recently launched “Ensan” Credit Card to support social and charity projects, in addition to encouraging charity spending to support key causes in the Saudi community. The World’s First “Halal” Search Engine Designed for Muslims Goes LiveAMSTERDAM - As of today, Muslims from all over the world can search the World Wide Web safely without coming across content that might be considered “Haram” according to the Islamic Law. Omron Healthcare Reaches 100 Million Blood Pressure Monitor Units SoldKYOTO, Japan - Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd. announced on August 28 a new sales milestone for blood pressure monitors: 100 million units sold worldwide. The first Omron digital blood pressure monitor was launched in 1973 and since then, Omron Healthcare has introduced more than 100 models used in more than 100 countries around the world. World Finance Global Insurance Awards 2009LONDON - The need for a stable and reliable insurance company is, and always has been, of great importance to both individuals and firms. One of the main problems with choosing the right firm to suit specific needs is the vast array of firms within the market. So much choice can lead to confusion and mistakes being made. With that in mind, World Finance scoured the globe to filter the market, and here recommends the best available. Congratulations to those who made the grade this year. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Prepares for 2009 Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat FestivalABU DHABI, UAE - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is pleased to be hosting the second Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival on 9-10 October 2009, in association with the Adrenaline Sports Live Festival, presented by Rani. International Safety Experts From the Leading Oil and Gas Companies to Gather for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009DUBAI, UAE - International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), the global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, announced today the dates for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009. The two-day conference, with five interactive workshops, will take place in Abu Dhabi from 15 - 18 November 2009 at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel. Mashreq Expand Heavily in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, UAE - Increase in Branches, Appointment of General Manager in Abu Dhabi, and Increased Support to Real-Estate Enterprises Lucky Winners to set Course to the Masai Mara With Arabian PacificABU DHABI, U.A.E. - Local tourism and travel company Arabian Pacific, who will be taking part in this year’s Adrenaline Sports Live festival, presented by Rani, will be bringing something special to the three day event by teaming up with the Karen Blixen Camp to offer visitors the chance to win an all expenses paid safari to Kenya. The Address Hotels + Resorts Strengthens its Presence With Two More Hotels OpeningDUBAI, UAE - The Address Hotels + Resorts is further increasing its portfolio with two new hospitality destinations. The Address Dubai Mall and The Address Dubai Marina, on schedule to open later this year, will be part of vibrant and chic lifestyle communities and will offer guests ideal locations in which to socialise, dine or do business. Hult International Business School Celebrates Success After First Year in DubaiDUBAI, UAE - - New Academic Year Offers Additional Educational Courses Hult International Business School, the world’s first global business school, and the first academic institution from the United States to be licensed in the UAE, is celebrating the graduation of its inaugural class. On August 20th, 97 students from 29 countries will graduate from the School’s top-ranked MBA program. Seawings Ramadan PromotionDUBAI, UAE - Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, announces its 2009 Ramadan Promotion. Over the holy month of Ramadan, passengers can enjoy a unique Ramadan experience - book a scenic flight of Dubai’s iconic skyline and then enjoy a traditional Iftar dinner at the Park Hyatt or Jebel Ali Hotel. ‘Lightning’ Bolt Strikes Again at 12th IAAF World Championships In Athletics in Berlin, Breaking His Own World RecordBERLIN - Three-time Jamaican Olympic gold medalist and PUMA athlete Usain ‘Lightning’ Bolt shattered his own world record and delivered a stunning first place finish in the 100m on Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, cementing his title as the “Fastest Man in the World”. The clear favorite, Bolt surged ahead of his components and clocked the fastest time ever recorded for the 100m race, 9.58 seconds. He edged out rivals Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, shattering his previous record of 9.69 seconds set at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games in 2008. The Jamaican sprinter raced to victory in his custom-designed Theseus Pro sprint spike, dubbed the PUMA YAAM, now considered the fastest shoes in the world. New Conference on Strategies to Counter the Rise in Maritime Piracy and Sea Crime to be Held in DubaiDUBAI, UAE - A brand new conference designed to offer strategies and solutions for ship owners and operators, coast guards, navies and governments to tackle the worrying rise in maritime piracy and crimes at sea, will be held between the 6th-9th December 2009 in Dubai. ONDAS Media Agrees Content Deal and Development of Tailored Radio Channels with Rotana Audio & VideoMADRID - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, has today announced it has signed an agreement with Saudi-based media giant Rotana Audio & Video. This strategic partnership allows ONDAS Media to broadcast artists’ songs, interviews, concerts and related content owned by Rotana to satellite radio customers across Europe. The agreement with Rotana also includes the development of tailored radio channels and their possible monetization before ONDAS’ full service launch in 2012. A part of Kingdom Holding’s interests, Rotana Audio & Video is the leading TV and radio broadcaster in the Middle East. With more than 100 artists under contract, Rotana Audio & Video is also one of the region’s largest recording labels. National Air Cargo Teams Up With Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation to Send School Supplies to IraqORCHARD PARK, New York - - National Air Cargo set to deliver more than 2,200 pounds of school supplies to Iraqi children in Diyala Province European Drift Championships to Wow Middle East Car FansABU DHABI, UAE - Middle East car fans are to be entertained with stunning demonstrations by world-class drift racers from the “Need for Speed” European Drift Championships - Europe’s premier drift championships when they headline at this year’s Barbican Turbo festival. Drifting is a high skill level motorsport in which drivers control a car while it slides from side to side at very high speed. Organised by United Business Media, Barbican Turbo is the region’s premier custom, tuning and motorsports festival to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 8th - 10th of October 2009. Coty Inc. and GUESS?, Inc. Announce Collaboration to Develop and Market New Fragrance LinesNEW YORK - - Fragrance Giant to Also Undertake Distribution Rights of Existing GUESS Fragrances National Air Cargo Adds Flights From Sharjah to Hahn, GermanyDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - - Weekly flights will provide air cargo options from the Middle East to Europe and U.S. Monitise Strikes Partnership to Extend ‘Mobile Money’ Across Africa and the Middle EastLONDON - - Paynet Selects Monitise as ‘Best in Class’ Monitise, the world’s leading mobile banking services provider, is extending its business further into Africa and the Middle East with a joint venture with Paynet, an electronics payment company. Hotel Technology Middle East Official AnnouncementDUBAI, U.A.E. - - Hotel Technology Middle East 15-18 November 2009, The Atlantis, The Palm, Critical Global Islamic Banking Event to be Hosted in Dubai This OctoberDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Under the Endorsement of Dubai Chamber, the World Islamic Retail Banking Conference will be held in Dubai and comes at a time when the world economy is perceived to be gradually exiting the financial crisis. There is also a marked shift occurring on the global business landscape, with Shariah compliant banking services increasingly becoming part of the banking mainstream. Microsoft and Nokia Form Global Alliance to Design, Develop and Market Mobile Productivity SolutionsNEW YORK - - Companies will collaborate to bring Microsoft Office Mobile and related communications and collaboration software and services to Nokia smartphones. Air Charter International is Ready for Expected Rise in World Air Cargo TrafficDUBAI, UAE - According to the Boeing Company’s World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF), “rising jet fuel prices and distress in the financial sector dampened world air cargo growth in 2007 and 2008. However, over the next 20 years, world air cargo traffic will triple compared to current levels.” Rapidly Changing and Complex Threats Drive Initiatives to Bolster Survivability of Armoured Vehicle CapabilitiesABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - - Regional and International Defence Experts Meet to Discuss Design Optimization Strategies to Ensure Armoured Vehicles are Equipped to Withstand any Potential Attack Nearly Half of Employed Executives Are Dissatisfied With Their Jobs, According to Korn/Ferry Executive QuizLOS ANGELES - - Results Also Reveal Lack of Trust of Managers and CEOs The most recent Executive Quiz results released today by The Korn/Ferry Institute reveal that nearly half (47 percent) of employed executives are either somewhat or very dissatisfied with their current position. The lackluster job market has not only left executives unhappy with their jobs, but survey results also uncover a lack of trust for corporate leadership. ClearCube Technology Announces Expansion Into Middle East MarketsAUSTIN, Texas - - Demand for Secure Efficient Computing is Driving Growth and Profitability The Jukebox Gallery Comes to DubaiDUBAI - The iconic names of “Wurlitzer” and “Sound Leisure” are well-known throughout the world by audiophiles as the gold standard in jukeboxes and sophisticated home entertainment. For the very first time in the Middle East, the Jukebox Gallery is offering these legendary brands to discerning clientele. Brand New Conference on Developing 21st Century Military Medical Capabilities to be Held in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, UAE - The region’s first and only summit on military medicine, Defence Healthcare 2009 will be held from 22nd - 25th November 2009 at the Hilton Hotel in Abu Dhabi. |
