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DuPont-Sponsored 2014 Global Food Security Index Adds United Arab Emirates on the list

Study Adds Obesity and Food Loss as Indicators in 109 Countries

[Dubai, UAE, September 14, 2014] – Food security represents a growing global challenge, as the world’s population increases by more than 75 million people each year, reaching more than 9 billion by 2050. Food prices will pose major obstacles to accessibility to food, as billions in the developing world already spend half to three-quarters of their income on food.

Last Call for Entries in the 2014 Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environmental Grants

  • Final Deadline to submit applications is on 14 September, 2014
  • Accepting applications from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Yemen for the first time
  • USD100,000 available to deserving projects

DUBAI, UAE, September 10, 2014 – Individuals, community groups and NGO's with on-going environmental projects who need extra funding to expand the scope of their initiative have until September 14, 2014 to submit their request for funding from the

Software AG appoints Mike Saxton, as Senior Vice President, Middle-East, Africa and Turkey

August 25, 2014 - Software AG has announced the appointment of Mike Saxton as their new Senior Vice President for its Middle-East and Turkey regions.

Mike joined the Asia-Pacific regional leadership team in 2012 to help drive customer engagement and successful project outcomes.

Zain Group first-half 2014 revenues up 3% to USD 2.23 billion, net income up 3% to USD 407 million

  • Zain adds 2.1 million new customers reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth rate, and ending the period serving 46.5 million
  • Data revenues increase by an encouraging 21%, representing 15% of total Group revenues    

Kuwait - 21 July, 2014: Zain Group, a pioneer of mobile telecommunications across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30 June, 2014.

Ford Launches Product Acceleration in Middle East & Africa, Bringing at Least 25 New Vehicles by 2016

  • Ford launches aggressive new product rollout for Middle East and Africa to target growth opportunities, including small, mid-size and large cars
  • 25 new vehicles coming to Middle East & Africa – including 17 in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa – by 2016
  • Ford expands car line-up with new Ford Focus and Ford Fusion
  • Mustang, the iconic American sports car, is coming to Middle East & Africa
  • Ford to expand rollout of advanced technologies in Middle East & Africa, including EcoBoost engines, SYNC in-car connectivity, inflatable rear sea