271 units in Al Furjan area: The new Expo 2020 commercial hub for Dubai South

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with an influence in many international markets, has today announced the launch of its 271-unit, “Roy–Mediterranean” services apartment project – a high-end residential offering, with hotel facilities, located in the Al Furjan district of Dubai.

Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, said: “Al Furjan, Dubai, is set to become one of the key developments in the Dubai South districts and a key tourism destination, with Bollywood Park and Lego Land in close proximity. In the lead up to, during and beyond Expo 2020, Azizi Developments is confident that its investment in the Roy-Mediterranean will meet the growing demand for affordable residential and serviced apartment units, as well as providing good returns for stakeholder ... Read more »

ISTANBUL - Wednesday, August 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

    Two months to go until the world’s largest and most influential energy event
    261 Speakers from 84 Countries, including 48 Ministers

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Momentum is building towards the 23rd World Energy Congress, due to take place in Istanbul between 9th and 13th October, just two months away. Government ministers from almost 50 countries are among the 261 influential senior leaders confirmed to speak at the event.

The 23rd Energy Congress will be a critical juncture in shaping the future of the global energy landscape at a time when the industry is at a crucial transition. The Congress is established as the most influential and inclusive gathering of senior leaders from all segments of the energy community.

The range of players signed up from across the energy spectrum include international exhibitors such as Saudi Aramco, Sonatrach, ITER, Engie and Q ... Read more »

BEIJING - Wednesday, August 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The first half year has passed, and Chinese automakers have already unveiled their sales performance. Among which Chinese auto maker JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has continued to rise in popularity in the burgeoning Middle Eastern and African auto markets, with a focus on young, tech-savvy and style-conscious drivers. The launch of JAC’s S2 model SUV at Cairo’s Automech auto show in March followed the success of the record-breaking S3.

With a stylish and sporty exterior, high-end specifications, outstanding off-road performance and reasonable price tag, the S2 is expected to repeat the sales success of the S3, which has sold over 300,000 vehicles globally since its release nearly two years ago. The S3 has sold particularly well in Egypt since its launch there last July, passing 100 vehicles per month.

In terms of commercial vehicles, JAC recently celebrated its 300,000t ... Read more »

Unlimited Courage captures one extraordinary athlete’s mindset to break through his limits

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Wednesday, August 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today its next film that aims to celebrate a summer of sport and encourage athletes everywhere to embrace their unlimited mindset.

“Unlimited Courage” celebrates an extraordinary athlete, Chris Mosier, and his unlimited determination and spirit to become the first openly trans athlete to earn a spot on a U.S. National Team. It is the latest installment in Nike’s “Nike Unlimited Campaign,” which hails both the everyday athlete and the champion athletes who regularly push beyond the unimaginable.

Chris Mosier’s story is one of staunch determination, inevitable struggles, and hard-won triumphs to showcase his full potential and compete at the highest level of his sport. At the age of four years old, Mosier became aw ... Read more »