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Steelcase, a premier research-led furniture manufacturer for the workplace, healthcare and education spaces, has won an award for  its Brody WorkLounge. — Courtesy photo
Steelcase wins prize at GESS Education Awards
STEELCASE, a premier research-led furniture manufacturer for the workplace, healthcare and education spaces, has been awarded the ‘Best Resource or Equipment – non ICT’ for its Brody WorkLounge at the GESS Education Awards. Now in its fifth year, the "GESS Awards" highlight the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services and people as well as the best educational establishments and most dedicated members of the teaching profession, across the UAE and the world.Designed to create the most effective classroom environment for students and teachers, the high performance and supportive Brody WorkLounge features patented LiveLumbar technology, bringing thoughtful ergonomic design to the lounge posture.Providing privacy screens and an enhanced sense of...
March 24, 2018

Steelcase wins prize at GESS Education Awards

New Cairo WWTP. — Courtesy photo
The Australian fund acquires 49% of Aqualia
THE Australian investment management company IFM Investors has reached an agreement with FCC to acquire 49% of Aqualia for €1,024 million. The agreement is subject to the pertinent regulatory approvals.This operation enhances Aqualia's capacity to tap into market opportunities that emerge in the next few years and is a testimony to the company's track record and a recognition of its reputation as an expert technology partner, for administrations and industry alike, in the water management area.This is IFM Investors' first deal in the water industry in continental Europe, and its third globally. The Australian fund has amassed more than 15 years of experience in the sector, having invested in Wyuna Water (Australia) in 2003 and Anglian Water (UK) in 2006.IFM Investors,...
March 24, 2018

The Australian fund acquires 49% of Aqualia

Kanoo officials at the inauguration of the new Kanoo Logistics office  in Kanoo building No. 1 Jeddah. — Courtesy photo
Kanoo Logistics opens new outlet
KANOO Logistics opened its new Cargo Outlet office in Kanoo building No. 1, facing Madinah Road, near Khubri Murabah, Jeddah. Ahmed Fawzi Kanoo, regional director, Western Province, YBA Kanoo, inaugurated the new Kanoo Logistics office recently and Yousif Al Manea, commercial manager, Kanoo Logistics delivered the welcome speech.The function was attended by key representatives from prominent airlines, customers and company officials.The new outlet office will focus primarily on air cargo business and specialized freight movements. The location of the new outlet is ideal to emphasize divisional brand image and will help in getting more walk-in business.In the quest to widen its network, Kanoo Logistics is aiming to develop its various service offerings including Freight Forwarding, 3PL,...
March 24, 2018

Kanoo Logistics opens new outlet

Lufthansa introduces earlier flight times from Jeddah
WITH the introduction of the 2018/2019 winter schedule, the airline’s global route network will include new non-stop flight times from Jeddah to Frankfurt. The connection to Jeddah is scheduled to arrive daily at the airline’s largest hub, except on Thursdays. The early arrival time allows same-day connections to 343 destinations across 103 countries worldwide.The LH653 flight is operated by an Airbus A330-300, offering modern cabin designs in Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class. The new departure time in Jeddah is now at 01:50, arriving in Frankfurt at 05:45. The LH652return flight departs on the same day at 14:10, arriving in Jeddah at 21:40 (all times local).“The changes in our upcoming winter schedule reflect the requests from our passengers for a better connection...
March 24, 2018

Lufthansa introduces earlier flight times from Jeddah

Metito's Educational Trip with India students
Small efforts make big difference
AS part of its ongoing commitment to bridge the gap between depleting natural water supply and the increasing demand for clean and safe water, Metito, the global provider of intelligent water management solutions, calls to reinforce access to clean drinking water as a universal human right amid extreme climate change unraveling an even more challenging global water scenario.With 60 years of experience, Metito is at the forefront of the water and wastewater industry with an impressive project portfolio that includes over 3,000 projects most of which are in the most arid regions in the world. In celebration of World Water Day 2018, Metito is highlighting how companies must lead by example and play an active role in spearheading knowledge transfer about water scarcity, mindful water use and...
March 23, 2018

Small efforts make big difference

Planning under way for the Arab Fashion Week Riyadh. — Courtesy photo
Arab Fashion Week Riyadh to be organized by AFC
RIYADH — The first official Arab Fashion Week here, which will take place March 26-31 at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, is all set to be launched.Organized by The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest non-profit fashion council representing the 22 Arabic countries members of the Arab League, the launch of the Arab Fashion Week Riyadh follows the opening of the AFC regional office in Riyadh and the appointment of Princess Noura Bint Faisal as honorary president.Commenting on this important event, Princess Noura said: "We are proud of the significant progress achieved by the Arab Fashion Council in Riyadh, as we announce today the first Fashion Week in the history of the Kingdom. We are excited to see the fruits of the effort to launch this event in a relatively record period,...
March 23, 2018

Arab Fashion Week Riyadh to be organized by AFC

Labayh, Lucidya make successful start-up pitch
IN the group of social entrepreneurship start-ups “Labayh” from Madinah and in the group of tech innovation start-ups “Lucidya” from Jeddah were the winners in the First German-Saudi start-up competition in RiyadhTen start-ups from all over the Kingdom competed for a four-day start-up tour to Germany. The competition at the Rosh Rayhaan Hotel here on Thursday was organized by the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) and was attended by Princess Johara Bint Talal as guest of honor.Detecon Al-Saudia (DETASAD), an end-to-end ICT solution provider and a leading contributor of ICT sector of Saudi Arabia for more than 35 years, sponsored the 1st German-Saudi Startup Competition organized by GESALO. This event gave Saudi entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch...
March 23, 2018

Labayh, Lucidya make successful start-up pitch

Consortium successfully tests Accenture blockchain solution that could revolutionize ocean shipping
A CONSORTIUM comprising AB InBev, Accenture, APL, Kuehne + Nagel and a European customs organization has successfully tested a blockchain solution that can eliminate the need for printed shipping documents and save the freight and logistics industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually.The consortium tested a solution where documents are no longer exchanged physically or digitally but instead, the relevant data is shared and distributed using blockchain technology under single ownership principles determined by the type of information. Through a detailed review of the current documentation processes, the group examined a re-allocation of information ownership, accountability and risk enabled by the trust and security blockchain technology offers.An international shipment of goods for...
March 23, 2018

Consortium successfully tests Accenture blockchain solution that could revolutionize ocean shipping

Danube Stores Mother's Day
Nurturing and supporting the transforming role of women
By Ahmad A. R. BinDawood,THE month of March has seen two major celebrations honoring women and their role in society across the Kingdom; International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. With the current reform drive in the Kingdom that aims to see women play a more active role in society; this year, these celebrations seem more profound than ever before.International Women’s Day was marked in Saudi Arabia in a way we have never celebrated; for example with women joining together in a celebratory jog across Jeddah, and the BinDawood Group honoring the occasion by releasing data that supports the trend that female millennial Saudis are driving the growth of ecommerce in the Kingdom (they are the largest customer group of our Danube online e-commerce platform and the Danube App).As a young...
March 23, 2018

Nurturing and supporting the transforming role of women

Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during an interview in Washington, DC, US Thursday. — Reuters
Al-Falih: Aramco IPO could still happen in 2018
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia may still move forward with an initial public offering (IPO) for state oil company Saudi Aramco on an international exchange such as London or New York in the second half of 2018, despite previously raising doubts it could be delayed to next year, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih said on Thursday.Falih told Reuters in an interview in Washington the oil giant could be floated either domestically or internationally late this year. New York is still in the running for the IPO but Saudi officials still need to weigh the risk of potential “frivolous lawsuits” in its final decision.“We have prepared all documentation to be ready to do both domestic and international listings,” Falih said. “We have not closed the door on...
March 23, 2018

Al-Falih: Aramco IPO could still happen in 2018

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