The Business for Peace Award 2014 to Adnan Kassar

Beirut, May 12, 2014 - Adnan Kassar (Lebanon) –Chairman of Fransabank has been selected as a Business for Peace Honouree as he is considered “a driver of growth and development in Lebanon, in the absence of political stability and security, for many decades”.

With proceeds going to the activities of “OffreJoie”- The MONDAY BLUES BAND holds concert in Kfifane

Beirut, May 12th 2014: The Committee of the friends of“OffreJoie” announced that it will hold the association’s annual concert with proceeds going to fund its activities. The announcement was made yesterday by Mrs. Marie-Claude Najm along with Mrs. Rana Hindi, Marketing Manager at Jammal Trust Bank – a prominent sponsor of the event.

Air Arabia first quarter 2014 net profit soars to AED 75 million, up 27 per cent

  • Turnover reaches AED 827 million, up 14.5 per cent
  • Passenger traffic increases 12 per cent

Sharjah, UAE; May 12, 2014: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2014, reflecting the airline’s solid financials, strong business model and broad customer base.

Transguard extends literacy initiative

12 May 2014 - Employee library programme to reach out to other companies with staff accommodation centres in the region – interest in English literacy gaining traction

Dubai-based business support services company, Transguard Group which has had extensive libraries at its staff accommodation facilities for more than a year, now wants to offer libraries to other companies in the region free of charge, through the Transguard Training Academy.

100 hearts, One Cause The Brave Heart fund continues their mission by hosting the second Brave Yoga Event

Beirut, May 2014: For the second consecutive year, the Brave Heart Fund hosted the largest Yoga event in Lebanon at the Sporting Beach Club in Manara. 100 hearts came together on May 1, 2014 for one cause and one mission “no child should die of heart disease because of lack of funds”

The event included a two hour yoga class led by Yoga instructor Danielle Abisaab in a breathtaking setting with sunset colors reflected on the sea.

Regional Ford Dealers, Fleet Customers and Media Experience the Blue Oval’s Latest Models and Technologies at Major Brand Immersion Event

  • All-new 2014 Ford Fusion mid-size sedan and the Ford Ranger pick-up show off their segment leading technologies and driving dynamics 

DUBAI, UAE, 13 May 2014 – Over 300 regional Ford sales consultants, fleet customers and media are experiencing the Ford brand culture in depth over a two-week period, as Ford Middle East engages participants in Dubai and Riyadh, in the Ford brand DNA and pillars as manifested in its latest technologies and products across the spectrum.

Le Yacht Club Beirut

Le Yacht Club-Beirut was inaugurated on April 24, 2014 under the patronage and in the presence of his Excellency President Michel Sleiman, accompanied  by some officials Messrs Samir Mokbel, Deputy Prime Minister, Michel  Pharaon, Minister of Tourism, and Nazem El Khoury, advisor to the president to cite a few. Were also present members of the Board of Directors of Beirut Waterfront Development sal, the owning and developing Joint venture between Stow and Solidere, Messrs Mohamad Safadi, Walid Daouk, Dr.