Technology Alliance to cater to the UAE Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday 3 February 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

In line with the UAE Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Johnson Controls announced a Technology Alliance to drive energy savings and operational cost reduction applying latest energy efficiency product technology and digitalization concepts.

Kevork Deldelian, Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Johnson Controls on sustainable energy solutions to reduce operational costs. The partnership will address Millennium’s entire asset portfolio of existing and new hotels including more than 50 properties across the MEA region to create a scalable, sustainable and smart enterprise solution approach.”

Dr. Marcus Schumacher, Vice President & General Manager, Johnson Controls GCC, adds &ldquo ... Read more »

 3-day conference theme is “Transmission – A Shared Heritage”

18 Nobel Laureates participating with social & political leaders from 32 countries

ALULA, Saudi Arabia-Monday 3 February 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Hegra Conference of Nobel Laureates was officially launched today in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The conference takes place from 30 January - 1 February, bringing together 18 Nobel Laureates of Peace, Economics, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Medicine alongside distinguished social and political leaders from 32 different countries, to discuss and offer solutions to improve the state of humanity and the world. It is hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture and The Royal Commission of AlUla Governor His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud.

For millennia, AlUla has been the place where people from all religions and different cultures have gathered, t ... Read more »

LONDON.-Thursday 30 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

    The WHO disease classification will now include a disease called CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.
    CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder diagnostic code will be incorporated in the classification revision to be published on October 1, 2020.
    The unique ICD-10 code will facilitate clinical and epidemiological research and improve patient care.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The rare genetic disease CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) has been designated with a new disease code in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), the medical classification list from the World Health Organization (WHO). The CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder diagnostic code will be incorporated in the October 1, 2020 classification revision.

The medical classification, currently in its tenth revision (ICD-10), uses a list of alphanumeric codes to document a person’s medical condition. For example, a p ... Read more »

LONDON-Sunday 2 February 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA is continuing to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Coronavirus on its MWC20 events held annually in Barcelona, Shanghai and Los Angeles and as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences. The GSMA confirms that there have been no registration impacts on MWC Barcelona thus far and the upcoming MWC Barcelona event, 24-27 February 2020, will proceed as planned, across all venues at Fira Gran Via, Fira Montjuïc and La Farga L’Hospitalet, including YoMo and Four Years From Now (4YFN). Specifically, for MWC Barcelona 2020, measures are already in place, and updates can be found on www.mwcbarcelona.com/about/news/.

The WHO has agreed that the outbreak now meets the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and proposes advice to be issued as Temporary Recommendations. The updated WHO advice states that ‘Countries should place particular em ... Read more »

 In support of accounting and finance training

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-Sunday 2 February 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The MoU aims to support GAZT develop their capabilities in accounting and financial services, as well as supporting joint development efforts between both parties, launch joint programs and training for professionals working in relevant departments within GAZT.

The agreement was signed at the General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of HE Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, Governor of GAZT, and Ms. Fazeela Gopalani, Head of ACCA Middle East.

The MoU will allow both parties to explore potential areas of cooperation, build knowledge and promote a better understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Interna ... Read more »

NEW YORK-Sunday 2 February 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that the Moody’s Foundation has donated $50,000 to Give2Asia, a non-profit organization serving health needs in Asia, to combat the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak.

“We stand with all those impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, including our employees and their families and our partners in the region, and we are proud to contribute to Give2Asia’s important relief efforts during this challenging time,” said Ray McDaniel, President and CEO of Moody’s Corporation.

Give2Asia is partnering with leading Chinese public health organizations, such as the Chinese Red Cross and Hubei Red Cross, to support frontline health workers and vulnerable populations by providing medical equipment and supplies, coordination funds, and training.

Moody’s donation will help procure necessary medical equipment for tre ... Read more »