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Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned independent terminal operator based in the UAE, announced the successful completion of the first direct call by GALEX Service at its Khorfakkan Container Terminal in a record 3.4 hours.

Bank of Beirut held a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel for the signing of the Investors for Governance & Integrity (IGI) declaration hence highlighting its commitment to environmentally and socially responsible corporate practices. 

News Dubai, 23 January 2019: Havas, one of the world’s largest communication groups, appoints Dany Naaman as its new CEO for the Middle East effective 1st of February 2019. Pierre Soued will be stepping down from his current role as CEO of Havas Middle East.

Over 18 million job applications submitted via Bayt.com in 2018 Middle East, 20 January 2019: Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 jobsite, just reported reaching a record of 35 million members in their database of job seekers and professionals. According to Bayt.com’s recent report, 16,000 job seeking professionals are now joining the jobsite every single day. The size of Bayt.com’s database is now larger than the population of Saudi Arabia for instance. It is also three times larger than the entire population of the UAE.

(L to R) Mohamed Bahaa, CTO of WIMO and Wissam Aboueida, CEO of WIMO

WIMO “Where Is My Order” delivery logistics platform raises US$500k to expand automation capabilities and onboard enterprise clients

Nissan recharges CES visitors with macchiato brewed using LEAF power YOKOHAMA (Jan. 20, 2019) – Nissan gave CES trade show attendees a taste of Nissan Energy. Nissan Energy is part of Nissan Intelligent Integration, the company’s vision of a connected world where new developments in battery technology and power generation enable homes and vehicles to better harness and power each other. At the CES Nissan display, visitors relaxed and sipped on a freshly-brewed macchiato topped with their self-portrait crafted from foam while watching Nissan Energy in action.

  New Official Partner Dulsco to support Expo 2020 Dubai in diverting 85 per cent of its waste away from landfill

• Dulsco facilities to reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose waste using innovative technologies
• A proportion of daily site waste to be upcycled into official Expo 2020 Dubai memorabilia
• Interactive campaigns to raise awareness of sustainability and responsible consumerism

DUBAI, 14 January, 2019 – Expo 2020 Dubai has taken a significant step towards its target to d

As of January 2019, Heinrich Lange will be the newly appointed Senior Director Sales, Gulf, Afghanistan & Pakistan, Lufthansa Group. Mr. Lange will be based in Dubai and will be responsible for the commercial and sales activities of the Lufthansa Group Airlines, as well as their representation in the Gulf, Afghanistan and Pakistan regions.With his 14 years of experience in airline management, Heinrich Lange (36) brings a deep and wide-ranging knowledge to his new position.

Jammal Trust Bank s.a.l. (JTB) inaugurated its first “Infinite Branch” for Financial Inclusion in Sohmor village, West Bekaa, Lebanon, on Tuesday December 18, under the patronage of The Governor of Banque du Liban, Dr. Riad Salameh, represented by his First Vice-Governor Mr. Raed Charafeddine, in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of Jammal Trust Bank, Mr. Anwar Jammal.Mr.

Kuwait picked up the pace to accomplish further milestones to unleash its economic potential and sustainable growth by building on consolidating the national efforts to achieve the pillars of the National Vision 2035 for "New-Kuwait", of which was the convening of the second edition of the Kuwait Investment Forum (KIF 2018). Sheikh Dr.