Middle East

The Bentley Continental GT Family Gathering

Beirut, September 19, 2014:  Saad & Trad s.a.l., the exclusive dealer of Bentley in Lebanon organized a dinner, as a tribute to the loyal Bentley clients on Thursday September 11, 2014.

Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut chips in for second Box Appeal campaign

Beirut, Lebanon, 8 September, 2014

Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Beirut today announced its participation in the Box Appeal, an annual charity initiative organised by the Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels. Now in its seventh edition, the month long campaign kicks off on September 15th across six countries in the Middle East.

Mafraq Hospital improves diabetic care after university collaboration

 

UAE, August 28, 2014 - Diabetes related mortality rates and major foot amputations have been reduced by over a third at Mafraq Hospital, United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a collaborative project with the University of Salford, UAE.

The hospital’s former Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Professor Mo Baguneid, says data shows that in 2013 Mafraq Hospital had a 38 per cent risk reduction in hospital mortality and major amputation rates for diabetic foot emergencies.

Software AG appoints Mike Saxton, as Senior Vice President, Middle-East, Africa and Turkey

August 25, 2014 - Software AG has announced the appointment of Mike Saxton as their new Senior Vice President for its Middle-East and Turkey regions.

Mike joined the Asia-Pacific regional leadership team in 2012 to help drive customer engagement and successful project outcomes.

Beirut, Your Uber is Here!

Safe, stylish and reliable rides are now just a tap of an app away for the people of Beirut 

Beirut, Lebanon, September 1st, 2014: Today Uber launches its smartphone technology in Beirut, making it the sixth city in the Middle East to embrace the innovative on-demand private driver application. 

FIRMENICH APPOINTS Gilbert Ghostine as its new Chief Executive Officer

Having served recently as President, Asia Pacific at Diageo, Gilbert Ghostine becomes Chief Executive Officer of Firmenich, succeeding Patrick Firmenich who transitions into the role of Vice Chairman of the Board.

Geneva, Switzerland, August 19, 2014 – After more than 12 years at the head of the company, Patrick Firmenich, CEO, announced his desire to retire from his position.