Events & Exhibitions
“Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University” launches “Smart Learning Best Practice Forum 2014”
First forum of its kind to promote creativity and innovation in smart learning
University supports transformation to “smart city” model
Intel and Berytech Announce the 2 Lebanese Winning Entrepreneurs for the Intel Business Challenge for MENA countries
Beirut, Lebanon, July 14, 2014:In the context of the 3rd edition of the “Intel Berytech Innovation Challenge” (IBIC), leading to Intel Business Challenge Middle-East & North-Africa, Intel and Berytech are happy to announce the finalists winning technology entrepreneurs who will represent Lebanon in the regional final in Bahrein scheduled on September 1st- 3rdas part of Intel Global Challenge in Berkeley.
American University of Beirut Medical Center Becomes First Medical Center in Lebanon and Fourth in the World to Receive ACGME-I Accreditation
July 3, 2014-Beirut, Lebanon – The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) has become the first Medical Center in Lebanon the and fourth in the World to receive institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education – International (ACGME-I). The accreditation became effective Tuesday July 1st, 2014.
Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Wins Unprecedented Third Consecutive ‘International Engine of the Year’ Honour
- Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine named 2014 International Engine of the Year for an unprecedented third consecutive year
- Fuel-efficient and powerful 1.0-liter EcoBoost – available in Ford Fiesta and upcoming 2015 Focus – also named Best Engine Under 1.0-Liter for third year in a row
- Judges call 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine “one of the finest examples of powertrain engineering” as it finishes ahead of entries from premium and supercar brands
Dubai, UAE, 3 July 2014 – For
British Airways helps Lebanese Teenager Pursue Her Dreams
Lebanon, July 7, 2014: Thirteen-year-old Reine from Beirut dreams of becoming a professional ballerina and she is one step closer thanks to British Airways. The airline has partnered with The Nawaya Network, a local NGO that develops the talents of disadvantaged and marginalized youth; Reine left for New York to attend a two-week intensive ballet class at Danceworks Studios.
“Best Contactless Solution” Award Granted to Bank Audi’s New NFC Payment Innovation, Tap2Pay
Beirut, July 8, 2014 - Bank Audi sal was granted the “Best Contactless Solution” award for its new service, the “Tap2Pay NFC Mobile Payment”, during the “Cards & Payments 2014-Middle East” conference that took place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, UAE on May 13-14, 2014.
Grant from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMSU
20 scholarships for outstanding high school students
HBMSU’s Board of Governors appreciates grant of Crown Prince of Dubai and President of University
Strategic partnership between DEC and Tech Mahindra to support “Smart City” Initiative
July 5, 2014 - The Dubai Economic Council (DEC) signed an MOU with Tech Mahindra, a world leader in providing innovative and customer-centric information technology services. The MOU was signed by H.E. Hani Rashid Al Hamli Secretary General of DEC and Mr. C.P. Gurnani, CEO, Tech Mahindra. The meeting was attended by executive teams of both entities.
Digital media integral component to Dubai’s successful transition to a Smart City
Smart Living City Dubai 2014 to throw the spotlight on SMART business concepts