Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 2:51 am

Eye on Earth set to overcome sustainable development data challenges at a critical time for decision makers

The second Eye on Earth Summit opened in Abu Dhabi today, with leaders of the Summit Alliance partner organisations highlighting the critical role the movement is playing in promoting dialogue and driving international action to help overcome the challenges associated with data to support informed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 1:19 am

Arab Region’s leading forum on CSR and Sustainability to be held in the UAE

The prestigious annual Arabia CSR Forum will be held this month even as the world ingests the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals. The role of business in achieving the SDGs is no longer in question; governments across the world that met in New York last month have unequivocally identified...

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Healthcare | Sunday 11 October, 2015 1:12 am

Merck and Pfizer Announce Investigational Immunotherapy Avelumab Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merck and Pfizer today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted avelumab*, an investigational fully human anti-PD-L1 IgG1 monoclonal antibody, Fast Track designation for the treatment of metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare and aggressive type of skin...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 11 October, 2015 1:02 am

JAC Brings Another Compact SUV S2 to Young Customers

According to figures released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 91859 units of JAC S3 were sold during the first half year of 2015, topping the sales list amongst all compact SUVs in China. Following the success of S3, JAC recently launched another compact SUV S2. JAC receives S2 ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:34 am

“Reimaging Business”: Value Creation through Disruptive Technologies in Saudi Arabia

Sage Middle East, the leading provider of business management solutions  will host two luncheon discussions on trends in disruptive technologies at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kingdom Foyer A, Kingdom Centre, Riyadh on the 11th October, and at the Le Meridien Hotel, Al Khobar on the 13th October...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:24 am

Ericsson and LG Uplus to partner on 5G and IoT

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and LG Uplus, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, which will initially run until 2020, ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:19 am

GULFOOD Manufacturing Brings Latest To Region

As the global food and beverage industry continues to evolve - driven by population growth, cultural influences, changing lifestyles and consumer demands, ingredients innovators have a vital role in helping the industry capitalise on the opportunities for business growth. Providing a platform for...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 11 October, 2015 12:13 am

Sony Brings 4K to the Medical Industry With New 31- and 55-inch Monitors

Sony is bringing 4K technology to the medical industry, with two new 4K medical-grade monitors -- the 31-inch (LMD-X310MD) and 55-inch (LMD-X550MD) models. Sony also plans to unveil a line of 4K products designed to complement every step in the surgical workflow. The new products, planned to be...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 October, 2015 8:29 am

Light Middle East 2015 gets underway in Dubai as 370 exhibitors eye GCC’s US$3.5 billion lighting systems market

The 10th edition of Light Middle East, the region’s premier trade event for the lighting design and technology industry, opened in Dubai today (6 October), 14 per cent larger than the previous edition in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.   Taking place until 8th October, ...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 10 October, 2015 7:15 am

From Bytes to Bollywood - celebrities draw the crowds at GITEX Shopper 2015

The excitement at the region’s largest consumer IT and electronics show – GITEX Shopper, soared to a new level yesterday evening when Indian singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan and Malayalam actress Meera Nandan visited the show. Bollywood’s Sunidhi Chauhan...

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