ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS MIDDLE EAST SUPPORTS EDUCATION SESSION FOR MEDIA ON IMPORTANCE OF FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING DURING PREGNANCY IN LEBANON

  • First trimester screening for chromosomal and structural abnormalities is important in risk assessment for conditions such as Down syndrome
  • This non-invasive screening can be used to determine whether a mother should consider a diagnostic test

November 14th, 2014, Beirut, Lebanon: To highlight and raise awareness around the importance of first trimester screening during pregnancy and its benefits for mothers-to-be across Lebanon, medical specialists addressed media professionals in

"Nassamat el Hanin" by Roy Harb

The Municipal Palace in Hazmieh was crowded with artists, journalists, media representatives and friends who took part in the book signing of Nassamat al-Hanin by Roy Harb, which was held under the patronage and in the presence of the Head of the Hazmieh Municipality Council Mr. Jean Elias Al Asmar.

Côte D’Or celebrates Christmas with a heap of love and a dash of togetherness

Beirut, November, 2014: It is that time of year again where families travel distances to join their loved ones and celebrate the blissful Christmas season, a time full of love and togetherness where such moments are memorable. This Christmas season, Cadbury Adams Middle East s.a.l., part of Mondelēz International, brings Côte D’Or chocolates to create the fondest memories families cherish most.

alfa marks a New International Technological Achievement at the BDL Beirut Marathon:

The introduction of a first of its kind “5 carriers 3G site” increases the network capacity by 65%

Beirut – Lebanon on Nov 13th 2014 - alfa, managed by Orascom Telecom Media and Technology, marked a new international technological achievement at the BDL Beirut Marathon, as part of the procedures taken to accommodate the big pressure that was anticipated on the network due to the participation of more than 40,000 male and female runners in the Marathon.

RAK Properties successfully holds beach clean-up initiative

UAE, November 16, 2014 - In line with its continued commitment towards helping preserve the environment and its natural resources, RAK Properties PJSC, one of the biggest property developers listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, successfully organized a beach clean-up campaign on November 15, 2014 along the shorelines of the Mina Al Arab area. The event saw the participation of members of the local community, businesses and schools.

Signature of the book “Un mois à la cantine " (A Month in the canteen)

BIEL Center, November 2014

It was at the Book Fair that the launch and book signing of the book " Un mois à la cantine " were held Monday, November 3 at Librairie Antoine in the presence of a large number of women  from the high society,  nutritionists as well as media personalities. In the same context, the second book signing was held Saturday, November 8 at the BIEL during the Festival of Food which hosted the Salon du Chocolat for the first time in the Middle East.

Puig celebrates 100 years with the inauguration of Puig Tower, the company’s new corporate headquarters

Puig, a fashion and fragrance firm with headquarters in Barcelona founded by Antonio Puig Castelló in 1914 is celebrating 100 years in business.

Puig Tower, the new corporate headquarters

To celebrate the first 100 years of its corporate history, Puig has inaugurated Puig Tower, designed by world-renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, winner of the Pritzker Prize and the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts, and GCA Arquitectos.