Company announces launch plans for new mobile payment service called mVisa

BANGALORE, India - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced the opening of a new technology development center in Bangalore, India, that will play a central role in the company’s efforts to accelerate digital commerce globally. As part of the opening ceremonies, Visa announced mVisa, a new mobile payment service that will be tested this summer with merchants across the Bangalore region and with customers of Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI (State Bank of India).

Visa’s new 100,000 square feet technology center is part of the Bagamne World Technology Center, a 70-acre campus in the heart of India’s IT corridor. The center is a combination of office and collaboration spaces that will be the home for 1,000 Visa developers. This team is tasked with making it easy for application developers to access Visa& ... Read more »

GENEVA . - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    World Economic Forum today announced its selection of the world’s 49 most promising Technology Pioneers 2015
    Carbon Clean Solutions’ technology enables the low cost capture of CO2 from power plants and industrial processes, making CO2 re-use economic
    US and UK-based companies make up 80% of awardees
    The full list of recognized Technology Pioneers can be viewed here (Link active as of 5 August, 9:00AM CEST)

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carbon Clean Solutions (CCS), a London-based energy technology company, was awarded today as one of the World Economic Forum’s “technology pioneers”, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. CCS was founded by two graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (India) and has received strong support from the UK Department of Energy and Climate ... Read more »

 Guests Welcomed at New DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron

MALAGA, Spain & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DoubleTree by Hilton today celebrated the arrival of its newest hotel on the glorious Spanish coast with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, a beautiful new hotel conveniently located on the coastline close to Marbella and Malaga.

The upscale resort boasts 177 bright guest rooms and suites and fantastic sports and leisure facilities. The hotel was designed to make full use of the region’s climate and includes three swimming pools, two of which are large outdoor pools, and calming water features throughout. Other leisure facilities include a sand sports center, two tennis courts, and 11 padel courts. The hotel is also a short walk from the beach and is home to the indulgent Nagomi Spa offering a range of wellness therapies alongside an in ... Read more »

 - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Every day communication professionals craft news releases and media pitches designed to encourage media outlets to cover their organization’s latest product launch, fundraising program or earnings release.

In an effort to identify the evolving needs of today’s media, from content to performance metrics, and to provide a road map for communication professionals, Business Wire launched the 2015 global media survey. This survey identifies the needs of today’s media outlets as it pertains to company news.

WHAT: The 2015 Business Wire Worldwide Media Survey covers not only the latest practices in journalism and the increased reliance on company online newsrooms, as well as popular article success metrics, and the types of content reporters need from company spokespersons to ensure robust news coverage.

WHO: Online and offline media professionals of all kinds, located aroun ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A total of 17 distinguished personnel from the General Directorate of Finance and Services were honored with the 18th edition of the Ideal Employee Award in recognition of their continuous efforts that have contributed to achieving significant developments in police work. The employees received the honor from Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police, at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ).

Maj. Gen. Badran stressed the keenness and commitment of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to motivate talented police personnel in a bid to improve police and security work in accordance with the best international standards.

In his speech at the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Badran lauded the honorees’ efforts and their commitment to work as a team so as to continue the ... Read more »