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As ‘Halal’ mark set the world standard for food industry and the Gulf countries lead in implementing it, Indian industrialist Haji Shakeel Qureshi advocates for streamlining Indian export sector in line with the ‘Halal’ trend.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

With the largest chunk of overseas Indian population living in the Gulf countries, the market potential for ‘Halal’-certified products from India in this region continues to grow, says Haji Shakeel Qureshi, a global promoter of ‘Halal’ certification and chairman of Indian exporting major Marya Day Group.

This is because, he says, consumers in the Gulf countries prefer ‘Halal’ food and the governments in these countries have created set of ‘Halal’ standards that cover everything from farm-to-fork. India is currently a fast growing economy in the world and increased awareness about ‘Halal’ ... Read more »

222 apartment units in Al Furjan area to serve New Dubai’s business district

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with a global reach into many growing international markets, has today announced the pre-launch of its 222-unit Montrell Serviced Apartments project.

When complete, the G+P2+7 furnished serviced apartment building will offer a total of 168 fully furnished luxury studios and 54 one-bedroom units. The total cost of the development is said to be in the region of USD 80 million dollars.

Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, said: “The Montrell Serviced Apartments project represents another key milestone in Azizi Development’s journey. We believe that every project is a portrait of the company and, therefore, the quality and excellence we uphold is driven by the principle that every single unit we deliver must be created as if each ... Read more »

The Sixth Annual Awards Program Brings Global Innovators Together at BAI Beacon in Chicago

CHICAGO - Thursday, July 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Finalists for the 2016 BAI Global Banking Innovation Awards have been announced – showcasing this year’s top innovators within the financial services industry worldwide. The 15 finalists selected represent the most forward-thinking leaders transforming the industry. Finalists and winners will be celebrated at BAI’s new immersive conference, BAI Beacon, in Chicago, October 5-6, 2016.

BAI serves as a global hub for connecting forward-thinking organizations and leaders who are changing the face of the industry, and established the BAI Global Banking Innovation Awards to be a catalyst for innovation in the financial sector.

“BAI’s role within the financial services industry is to deliver actionable insights and new perspectives on innovation,” said Holly Hughes, Ch ... Read more »

Consortium of manufacturers continue to advance the hand dryer industry by initiating the PCR Process with UL Environment, setting global industry standards for hand dryer environmental performance

MARIETTA, Ga. - Wednesday, July 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today the publication of the first global Product Category Rule (PCR) for hand dryers. Publishing this new PCR is the first step in developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which will allow product specifiers and purchasers to evaluate environmental impacts of hand dryers from an ‘apples-to-apples’ comparison that follows ISO International Standards. The consortium of manufacturers, which includes Excel Dryer, World Dryer and FASTDRY (Hokwang Industries), collaborated in the creation of the PCR to provide the industry with consistent and transparent product evaluation standards.

Product C ... Read more »

Report marks third consecutive year Guidewire has been named a leader, and the first it has been named the sole leader

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Wednesday, July 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), a provider of software products to Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers, today announced that it has been positioned as the sole leader in Gartner, Inc.'s “Magic Quadrant for Property and Casualty Insurance Claims Management Modules1.” This is the third year in a row that Guidewire has appeared in the Leaders Quadrant and the first that Guidewire appears as the sole leader. The report can be viewed here.

The global report evaluated seven vendors that have qualified for inclusion in the claims management module market. Guidewire was positioned highest on the ability to execute axis and furthest on the completeness of vision axis in the report.

“Leaders offer the broadest range of product capabilities, ... Read more »

GSMA Calls for Applications for Mobile-Based Products or Services from African and Asian Start-Ups

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Wednesday, July 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At Mobile 360 – Africa, the GSMA today announced the launch of the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund, which will support innovative start-ups in emerging markets and is open to start-ups from and operating in Africa and selected countries in Asia. The Fund is backed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and supported by the GSMA and its members.

“Through our Mobile for Development team, the GSMA has a proven track record in delivering life-enhancing mobile solutions at scale in critical areas such as mobile money, health and nutrition, agriculture, utilities and many others,” said Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA. “The launch of the Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund is an exciting opportunity for the mobile indust ... Read more »