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February 18, 2020

Royal Air Maroc and British Airways sign codeshare agreement

British Airways and Royal Air Maroc have announced a new codeshare agreement which will open up new routes across Morocco including Casablanca and Agadir.

It will also give customers more flight flexibility between"...

February 18, 2020

National Geographic Photographer Tells AURAK About His Work

National Geographic contributor Kiliii Yuyan gave a presentation about his photography titled ‘True Grit in Photography (and Life)’ at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

The presentation"...

February 17, 2020

Morocco’s Hicham Lasri Produces Louis Vuitton Campaign in Chefchaouen

Rabat – Moroccan director, producer, and screenwriter Hicham Lasri is the creative mind behind Louis Vuitton’s latest advertising campaigns for the spring-summer 2020 men’s collection.

“Non-conforming"...

February 17, 2020

First of Its Kind Book on the Digital Transformation of the UAE Launched in Collaboration with Smart Dubai

Authors Dr. Saeed K. Al Dhaheri and Ranjit Rajan have collaborated with Smart Dubai to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE, aptly titled, Digital Nation: How the United Arab Emirates is building a future based on tech innovation. The 160-page book officially launched at the 39th GITEX Technology Week in October 2019, will take you on a journey through the UAE’s ongoing digital transformation, driven by harnessing disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Department said, “At Smart Dubai, one of our......

February 17, 2020

Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway

(AETOS Wire)-- The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called SGC) 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban problems by inviting global innovators, culminated with the awards ceremony on the 6th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The subject of the 1st SGC was “Proposals on reducing fine dust levels in the Seoul Subway.” The Challenge brought together 106 companies from all parts of the world, including the United States, France, and Japan as well as Korea, who introduced their products for competition in three......

February 17, 2020

Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah bags three awards at MOHAP Innovation Awards

Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah won three awards at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) Innovation Awards. The awards were held to recognize medical institutions that work towards offering quality healthcare solutions to their patients.

The"...

February 17, 2020

Western Union Launches Worldwide Coronavirus Relief Drive

(AETOS Wire)-- Today, Western Union (NYSE: WU) a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and the Western Union Foundation announced a USD $1M global matching challenge to help fight COVID-19 (coronavirus) and for relief in China and other affected countries. The combined Western Union and Western Union Foundation match will be up to USD $500,000. The Western Union Foundation is accepting contributions from Western Union employees, Agents, customers, and the public, across the globe between now and April 14, 2020. The aid will be pledged to local and global NGOs, including Give2Asia and International Medical Corps*......

February 17, 2020

1.86 Customer Minutes Lost (CML) of Electricity per Year in Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved a new world record in electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) per year. DEWA recorded 1.86 minutes, in Dubai, compared to around 15 minutes recorded by leading electricity companies in the European Union. This is a new addition to"...

February 16, 2020

Telefónica ‘O2’ UK Selects Mavenir Virtualized IMS

Mavenir, the leader in accelerating and redefining mobile network economics transformation for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), today announced that Telefónica UK (FWB: O2UK) is deploying Mavenir’s virtualized IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution (vIMS) for VoLTE and"...

February 16, 2020

NEXtCARE, the Region’s Leading Third-Party Administrator Launches Telehealth Service With Health at Hand

Health at Hand, one of the Middle East’s most advanced telehealth providers, has launched its services with NEXtCARE. In a bid to improve access to care for NEXtCARE members, Health at Hand has developed a software solution (SDK) to provide members access to a doctor through video consultation"...