“Payment Technologies: Past and Future”, A Series of Workshops by Bank Audi

Beirut, June 15, 2014 - Bank Audi has recently launched an initiative consisting in a series of workshops for university students entitled “Payment Technologies: Past and Future” and presented by Mrs. Randa Bdeir, Group Head of e-Payment Solutions and Card Services at Bank Audi sal, with the aim of exposing the youth to newly implemented technologies worldwide and to the future of payment trends.

Dubai Smart Government announces du joining mPay app

         UAE, June 14, 2014-Dubai Smart Government has announced that du has joined its mPay app, allowing the public to settle an array of charges of du’s widespread services including subscription to the Internet, mobile and landline and IPTV packages.

Ford to license patented Inflatable Safety Belt technology to encourage expanded adoption

  • Ford to offer intellectual property for inflatable safety belt system that enhances protection for seated passengers – especially children and the elderly
  • Wider adoption of inflatable safety belts has the potential to make travel safer and mitigate injuries in other forms of seated-passenger transportation, including military vehicles, aircraft and boats
  • Ford introduced the first-ever production automobile rear inflatable safety belts in 2010, and continues to expand availability on Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles 
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Grand Cinemas gives a whole new look to its multiplex at ABC Ashrafieh.

Beirut, Lebanon June 7th, 2014; Selim Ramia & Co recently announced the completion of the total renovation of its 7-theater-multiplex at ABC Ashrafieh- the country’s most luxurious shopping destination.

The long-awaited project embraced an absolute facelift to the cinema premises rendering it a world-class venue in line with the glowing and modern patterns of Grand Cinemas identity.

Warde Branches Out with New Ghazir Showroom Opening

Beirut – 12th June 2014 – Warde, the leading drapery and textiles company in Lebanon, announced the opening of its latest branch in Ghazir at an event held on site where a number of the press and Warde customers were present to celebrate this latest initiative.

Guests were treated to an artistic installation of a sailing boat at the entrance of the new showroom reflecting Warde’s unique artistic spirit.

Khoury Home: Your New Mobile Destination

The Khoury Home family now houses a variety of mobiles, accessories and tailored services

Beirut, June 2014: Khoury Home, Lebanon’s leading retailer for household products further highlights their mission to be a one stop destination by launching a dedicated mobile section. The latest addition to the Khoury Home offerings, seeks to cater to all the mobile needs of the market today by providing a vast range of products and services.

FIRST LUMIA SMARTPHONES WITH WINDOWS PHONE 8.1 LAUNCH ACROSS MIDDLE EAST, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

Amazing value Lumia 630 and Lumia 635 make it easier to connect with uncompromised smartphone experience while the flagship Lumia 930 beautifully integrates the best of Microsoft and Lumia 

11TH June 2014, Dubai – UAE: At a regional conference held in Dubai, Microsoft Devices announced that the first Lumia devices running Windows Phone 8.1 are now available across the Middle East, Near East and North Africa.

New touch Rates Promise to Spur Consumption

Beirut, June 13, 2014: touch, the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Lebanon, managed by Zain, has implemented as of June 1st the Council of Ministers’ decision No. 75 dated May 16 2014, related to the approval of the new applicable tariffs.

Heartbeat celebrates its annual gala dinner at Casino de Liban

During a May night of music and fashion at the Casino de Liban, many supporters joined together for the life-saving Heartbeat Association.

A group of doctors of Hotel-Dieu de France established the Heartbeat Association in 2005 to help children with congenital heart disease, and overcome the financial barriers to treatment. More than 240 surgical operations were concluded in 2013, restoring children back to a happy, active childhood, and giving the family a healthy child to nurture.