COURBEVOIE, France-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, today announced a partnership with ONFIDO, a global leader in Identity Verification, to enhance Digital Identity Verification and Customer Onboarding for Financial Institutions.

Financial institutions have a strong requirement to verify identities when providing trusted services to clients and to comply with regulations (Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering…), but also to fight against fast-growing identity fraud.

Worldwide leader in biometrics and ID document issuance, IDEMIA has joined forces with Onfido to further enhance its Augmented Identity Hub.

Onfido brings its cutting edge expertise and experience in advanced technology including Artificial Intelligence, biometric facial recognition and machine learning.

Instead of driving customers to physical branches, the joint solution helps Financial Institut ... Read more »

 Cervical cancer is reported to be one of the leading cancers affecting women worldwide

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

In an endeavour to promote awareness on leading medical conditions that affect fertility, Fakih IVF Fertility Center hosted a Cervical Cancer Awareness Talk, at the facility’s premises in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain. Aimed to raise awareness on cervical cancer and its implications on fertility, the interactive session outlined the key drivers of cervical cancer and also discussed treatment methodologies to overcome the illness, as well as fertility issues, which emerge due to the illness.

“In today’s time, it is essential that women have access to the right information for problems pertaining to their health and fertility. The Cervical Cancer Awareness session was not only an effort to highlight key problems related to cervical cancer, but also offer an opportunity to discuss and gai ... Read more »

ADFD has allocated nearly AED253 Million for development projects in the education, healthcare, water, energy and infrastructure sectors since 1979

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Comoros, which stipulates that the ADFD will offer AED 184 million (US$50 million) to fund the Comorian government's various development programs and projects.

Comoros President Azali Assoumani attended the signing of the MoU, which was signed by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the ADFD and H.E. Mr. Mohamed El Amine Souef, Comoros Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and the Francophonie, in charge of Comorians abroad. Government officials and senior representatives of the two entities also attended the signing ceremony.

The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of t ... Read more »

Elysee’s success indicates strong strength of Dubai real estate market

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 27 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Conveniently located in District thirteen of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Pantheon Development launched its second project named “Pantheon Elysée” valued at AED200 million with a sleek, modern aesthetic design, that is preferred by many urbanites.

Mr Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of Pantheon Group, refers to the market and project as promising. ‘’Investing in JVC is at the forefront of our plans, we aim to develop more affordable luxury projects similar to Elysée; regarding design and development and amenities. However, as time goes on- we also strive to invest within the market and area simultaneously.”

When completed, Pantheon Elysée will offer 266 affordable luxury residential units and two large retail outlets on the ground floor. Considering the market demand, the ... Read more »

SUWANEE, Ga.-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Meggitt Training Systems, the leading provider of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training products and services for armed forces and law enforcement, will display a broad range of solutions on two stands during the biennial International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Feb. 17-21, 2019.

“Meggitt Training Systems offers our global customer base the ideal combination of in-house military and law enforcement expertise, combined with local support across our product portfolio,” said Andrea Czop, vice president of strategy, sales and marketing for Meggitt Training Systems. “Military forces in the Middle East and elsewhere need the most advanced virtual, live-fire and integrated solutions to prepare for emerging and evolving threats.”

On the International Golden Group stand (#04-C20), Meggitt will display the FATS® 100MIL simulation tra ... Read more »

 Looking for funding for your performing arts project?

SKIEN, Norway-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ibsen Awards offers funding of theatre performances world-wide through the Ibsen Scholarships.

Ibsen Scholarships are awarded projects that are innovative, act as incentives for critical discourse and are based on one or more of Henrik Ibsen’s plays.

Applications are submitted electronically through www.ibsenawards.com where you’ll find the scholarship statutes, application form and guide lines.

Who can apply?

Individual artists, theatre companies, organizations and institutions.

The scholarship program amount to a total of NOK 2.000.000,-.(Approx. Euro 202.000,- /USD 229.000,-).

The Ibsen Scholarships are awarded biennially and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury.

The Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwegian government ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Altaaqa Global Caterpillar Rental Power, a global provider of temporary power services, has recently announced a major rebranding. The company will from now be known as Altaaqa Global Energy Services.

James Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The global energy landscape has changed, and so are the requirements of the sectors we serve, like mining, manufacturing, cement and utilities. In order to cater to their demands, and reflect the change in the company business proposition providing longer-term projects as an integrated Renewable and Reciprocating solution provider, the new brand reflects the strategic direction the company has taken.”

Transcending its traditional scope of solely providing temporary power solutions, Altaaqa Global Energy Services now offers power plants on flexible short-, medium- and long-term contracts with tailored project financing arrangements, in ... Read more »

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Thursday 31 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today is recognized as a Global Top Employer for the third year running. This year’s certification is awarded to PMI teams in 49 countries – the largest number to date – and reaffirms the company’s consistency and excellence in offering an enriching and dynamic work environment, and exceptional development opportunities for its employees worldwide. In addition to the PMI teams previously certified passing the rigorous Top Employer process again, several more country-level affiliates are included this year: Armenia, Georgia, Guatemala, Peru, Thailand, Tunisia, and the USA. PMI is also awarded the Regional Top Employer label in five regions for the second consecutive year: in Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.

“Today is a very proud day for us at PMI. We’ve been named as a Gl ... Read more »