DAFZA’s H1 2014 results show year-on-year growth

31 per cent in net profit

30 per cent in sales revenue

27 per cent in number of new multinational companies

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum: “DAFZA is committed to achieving its strategic objectives through the provision of integrated solutions for attracting regional and international investors and strengthening the state's economy”

Mr. Walid Raphaël elected Chairman General Manager of Banque Libano-Française S.A.L.

 

Beirut, September 24, 2014 - Mr. Walid Raphael has unanimously been elected as Chairman General Manager of Banque Libano-Française S.A.L. (BLF) by its Board of Directors during its meeting held on September 15, 2014.

He succeeds Founder and Chairman General Manager H.E. Mr. Farid Raphael who passed away on September 1st, 2014.

McDonald's raises 50,000,000 LL for the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon

Beirut, August 26, 2014 - McDonald’s Lebanon and its customers have once again supported the mission of the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) with a donation of LL50,000,000 generated from the donation boxes in their restaurants.

McDonald’s leadership team visited CCCL to deliver the check and spent some time with some of the children at The Center.

Researchers Uncover New Recipe for Heart Health

Just two glasses of a low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage can help protect the heart and manage blood sugar levels.

Beirut, Lebanon (September 2014) – Recent studies show that cranberry, the tiny red fruit known for its positive effect on one’s overall health and wellbeing, improves heart health—strengthening long perceived theories about the cranberry’s health benefits.

2014 Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environmental Grants Receive Record Number of Applications

  • Over 300 applications received from all participating Middle Eastern countries – an all-time record.
  • USD100,000 available to deserving projects; Recipients to be announced in November

DUBAI, UAE, September 25, 2014 – The Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environmental Grants programme has received over 300 entries for its 2014 edition, setting an all-time record in the number of projects competing over their share of the $100,000 grants.