Western Asia

Azelio Signs MoU for Energy Storage Project in Jordan

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 13, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Articles, JORDAN, Azeglio, Renewable energy

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Azelio has agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordanian company Hussein Atieh & Sons Co. (HAE), to work together on setting up a small-scale project in Jordan.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Azelio has agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordanian company Hussein Atieh & Sons Co. (HAE), to work together on setting up a small-scale project in Jordan.
  • The project paves the way for a commercial collaboration of about 25 MWe of Azelio's energy storage technology in the Jordanian market until 2023.
  • The first project will have a capacity of 50 kW with 13 hours of storage and will be installed in Jordan Q4 2020.
  • HAE is confident that it together with Azelio will enable customers to operate efficiently by having 24/7 renewable energy supply," says HAE's General Manager Assistant Mohammed Atieh.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Orders of chivalry, Orders, decorations, and medals, Western Asia, Fixed exchange rate, Omani rial, OMAN, Qaboos bin Said al Said, Index of Oman-related articles, Omani coup d'état

OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Jan. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman:
    "Canada offers its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the people of Oman and the royal family at the news of Sultan Qaboos's passing.
  • "Having been in power since 1970, Sultan Qaboos was the longest serving leader in the Arab world.
  • We recognize his efforts to modernize Oman, including the building of extensive infrastructure and the establishment of the Omani Rial, the national currency of Oman.
  • "The Sultan's work will continue to be felt both at home in Oman as well as through the wider region.

Middle East & Africa Display Market Growth of 3.78% During the Forecast Period, 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 10, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Countries, Arabian Peninsula, Member states of OPEC, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Middle Eastern countries, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Compound annual growth rate, Smartphone

The report on the Middle East and Africa's display market states that the industry would show a growth in revenue, with 3.78% of CAGR in the forecasting period 2019-2027.

Key Points: 
  • The report on the Middle East and Africa's display market states that the industry would show a growth in revenue, with 3.78% of CAGR in the forecasting period 2019-2027.
  • The UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and countries in Rest of MEA together constitute the display market in the Middle East and Africa region.
  • The growth of the vehicle display market, thereby, propels the growth of the UAE's display market.
  • The rise in the usage of smartphones provides a boost to the demand for the display market in Saudi Arabia.

Middle East & Africa Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing Market to Grow with a CAGR of 5.81% During the Forecast Period, 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Automotive, Other Automotive, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Countries, In Germany, In science, Plastics, Polycarbonate, Saudi Arabia, Middle East

The "Middle East and Africa Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing Market 2019-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Middle East and Africa Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing Market 2019-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report on the automotive polycarbonate glazing market in the Middle East and Africa region states that the industry would grow with a CAGR of 5.81% during the forecasted period of 2019-2027.
  • Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and countries in Rest of MEA together constitute the Middle East and Africa market for automotive polycarbonate glazing.
  • The growth of the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia would thus foster the growth of the automotive polycarbonate glazing market in the country.

British Centres for Business Announced as Delivery Partner of Capita in the Middle East

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Technology, Software, Professional services, Consulting, Finance, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Capita, BCB, United Arab Emirates

Capital Scaling Partner (CSP), the start-up development business of Capita plc, has appointed The British Centres for Business (BCB) as its delivery partner in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), supporting its growth and interests in the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • Capital Scaling Partner (CSP), the start-up development business of Capita plc, has appointed The British Centres for Business (BCB) as its delivery partner in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), supporting its growth and interests in the Middle East.
  • Part of OCO Global, the specialist Trade and Investment advisory firm, BCB has well established networks throughout the Middle Eastern Region.
  • Capita plc is a consulting, digital services and software business headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
  • Capita Scaling Partner is the start-up development business of Capita.

TCN Worldwide Member Firm, TCN UAE, forms a Strategic Alliance with SH Investment Company to Serve Neighboring GCC Countries

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, World, Arabian Peninsula, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Gulf Cooperation Council

Dallas, TX, Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H. Ross Ford III, President & CEO of TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, is pleased to announce Dubai-based TCN UAE has partnered with SH Investment Company from Saudi Arabia to collaboratively serve neighboring GCC countries.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H. Ross Ford III, President & CEO of TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, is pleased to announce Dubai-based TCN UAE has partnered with SH Investment Company from Saudi Arabia to collaboratively serve neighboring GCC countries.
  • TCN UAE specializes in development consultancy, development management services and investment sales across the Middle East and North Africa.
  • Ross Ford stated, TCN UAE was selected to join TCN Worldwide in late 2018 and has experienced substantial growth in the last year.
  • TCN UAE is a full member of the TCN Worldwide network of companies.

Iraq Dried Pasta Market Analysis & Trends, 2019-2024: Catalyzed by the Increasing Westernization of Food Habits - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Food, Beverage, Retail, Food and drink, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Pasta, Compound annual growth rate, Iraq

The "Iraq Dried Pasta Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Iraq Dried Pasta Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Iraq dried pasta market grew at a CAGR of around 5% during 2013-2018.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the Iraq Dried Pasta market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • Who are the key players of the Iraq dried pasta market?

BioLineRx to Present at the 2020 Biotech Showcase

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
BioLineRx, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Bioline, Stock exchanges, Tase, Companies, Western Asia

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) (TASE: BLRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, announced today that management will provide a corporate update at the 2020 Biotech Showcase in San Francisco, California.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) (TASE: BLRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, announced today that management will provide a corporate update at the 2020 Biotech Showcase in San Francisco, California.
  • 2020 Biotech Showcase Presentation Details:
    The Company will also host institutional investor and partnering meetings at the 9th Annual LifeSci Advisors Corporate Access Event taking place in San Francisco, January 13-15, 2020.
  • BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: BLRX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology.
  • BioLineRx does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law

MAXIMUS Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.28 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Consulting, Professional services, Technology, Software, Human resources, Countries, Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Saudi Arabia, Dividend

MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on February 28, 2020, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on February 28, 2020, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2020.
  • Since 1975, MAXIMUS has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs.
  • MAXIMUS delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.
  • With approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, MAXIMUS is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Edenred strengthens its leadership position in the United Arab Emirates payroll cards market

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Countries, Edenred, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Edenred is acquiring the payroll card portfolio of Mint, the second-largest operator specializing in pay distribution and management for under- or unbanked workers in the United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • Edenred is acquiring the payroll card portfolio of Mint, the second-largest operator specializing in pay distribution and management for under- or unbanked workers in the United Arab Emirates.
  • The transaction will strengthen Edenreds leadership position in the UAE market, where its C3 solution already boasts more than a million users.
  • The acquisition will enable Edenred, until now mainly present in Dubai, to round out its geographic footprint and significantly increase its visibility in this market.
  • Edenreds commercial and technological know-how currently allows over 1 million employees to benefit from this unique suite of services in the United Arab Emirates, up from 400,000 five years ago.