Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Saturday 26 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a visit by a University of Texas-Arlington (UTA) delegation to discuss potential future cooperation.

Prof. Pranesh B. Aswath, Vice Provost, Dr. Curtis Andressen, Vice Provost, International Affairs, and Dr. Bahram Khalili, Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, made up the group from UTA.

The initial cooperation agreement between UTA and AURAK began in 2013 with the establishment of the Bachelor of Science Transfer Articulation in Civil and Mechanical Degree, better known as the ABD Plan or the dual degree. It enabled students enrolled in either institution to get an additional Bachelor of Science degree. The UTA team visited AURAK again in May 2019 to refresh and enhance the collaboration.

The visit began with a meeting with AURAK’s Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success and Provost ... Read more »

NEW YORK-Wednesday 30 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it will acquire a minority stake in SynTao Green Finance (STGF), a leading provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data and analytics based in and serving China.

STGF provides ESG data and ratings, green bond verification, and green finance solutions to financial institutions and corporates in China. The company also provides thought leadership on ESG to policy makers. STGF’s data covers publicly listed Chinese companies, bond issuers and macro ESG development trends. STGF was the first Chinese signatory joining the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) as a service provider and the first Climate Bonds Initiative Approved Verifier in China, and the sole Chinese green bond verifier within the first advisory council of Green Bond / Social Bond Principles by International Capital Markets Association (ICMA). It is a ... Read more »

The new sophisticated Noct lens is a stellar design of form and function with outstanding point-image reproduction, elaborate rendering, and exquisite bokeh

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 30 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Setting new benchmarks, Nikon Middle East FZE., is pleased to introduce its addition to the S-Line range, the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. This Noct lens offers the highest rendering performance in NIKKOR lenses to produce meticulous point-image reproduction, impeccable high-resolving power, crisp details, and beautiful bokeh, all of which allow users to enjoy shooting at a maximum aperture of f/0.95.

This lens inherits the finest design and high precision feel of the renowned Noct lenses from Nikon. Featuring exceptional optical performance that embodies Nikon’s wealth of optical expertise and complementing the Z mount’s large inner diameter of 55mm and short flange distance of 16mm, the lens brings out the be ... Read more »