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 Pilot project partnership to boost region’s contactless payment infrastructure

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Making yet another technological leap in payments, IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity; Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, have teamed up to launch a project to enable merchants to use smartphones to accept contactless payments.

A first-of-its-kind initiative in the MEA region, the partnership project will enable UAE-based Network International merchants to accept contactless transactions using any near-field communication (NFC)-enabled Android smartphone, thus simplifying their payment acceptance processes significantly. Network International is the largest merchant acquirer in the UAE and the initiative marks a ... Read more »

 IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, is delivering the all-new and exclusive HSBC Black Credit Card - a dual interface (contact and contactless) metal veneer card made to deliver unique travel and lifestyle experiences to its cardholders.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IDEMIA’s metal cards are the newest addition to HSBC’s credit card offering in the UAE. The new HSBC Black Credit Card is designed for the affluent customer segment and it features exclusive benefits including 200,000 sign-up Air Miles, 100,000 anniversary Air Miles, accelerated rewards earning up to 2.5 Air Miles per 1 AED spent on the card, unlimited complimentary airport lounge access for cardholders and guests, complimentary HSBC Entertainer including ‘Fine Dining’ and ‘Cheers’, complimentary golf, International Concierge and much more.

The new card comes in a contemporary des ... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif.-Monday, April 16th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announced its support for the Tokyo Declaration on Patient Safety, which was put forward by Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom at the Third Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety, held in Tokyo, Japan on April 13-14, 2018. The Declaration asks countries to accelerate their progress toward improving patient safety globally by aligning incentives, increasing transparency and implementing practices that acknowledge the importance of continuous improvement when it comes to safety and quality in healthcare.

 “This Declaration is a monumental step toward transparency, aligned incentives and global cooperation to improve patient safety and enhance our healthcare systems. By continually coming together, sharing progress, connecting the dots, and focusing on action, we are closer to attaining our goal of zero preventable deaths by 2020,&rd ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday, April 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global heralds further growth in the United Kingdom (UK) with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Mark Davies & Associates, a London-based award winning tax practice focused on advising international clients on cross-border matters. In addition to Andersen Global’s recent UK collaboration with RBCVAT Limited and the formation of an LLP in the United Kingdom, the collaboration with Mark Davies & Associates will significantly increase Andersen Global’s footprint in a key tax jurisdiction and provide its clients with an impressive range of private client services.

“Our clients’ needs are expanding and routinely their tax affairs can span several tax jurisdictions. Our collaboration with Andersen Global, as well as with Roger and his team at RBCVAT Limited, will enable us to strengthen our current offering, provide a wider breadth of expertise to ou ... Read more »

Sestek’s collaboration with Arçelik is the first of many such projects, as the company’s innovations expand Turkey’s smart application landscape

ISTANBUL-Tuesday, April 10th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sestek’s technology significantly contributed to Asista, the first virtual home assistant to enter the Turkish market. Introduced and designed by Arçelik —the leading electronic appliance company in Turkey, third-ranked in Europe and globally known for its Grundig and Beko brands— Asista fully integrates Sestek’s Virtual Assistant innovations. The device is sleek, hands-free and perpetually available to ease users’ day-to-day lives.

Integrating Advanced Natural Language Processing Technology
Thanks to Sestek’s Natural Language Processing technology, Asista understands speech patterns and responds swiftly to voice commands. This differentiates the device from simpler rule-based options ... Read more »

 Emirates Hospital conducted free checkups and consultations to empower individuals to lead a healthy life

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday, April 15th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

In an endeavour to promote healthy living and as a part of its commitment to support the well-being of varied communities, Emirates Hospital held free health check-ups and wellness programmes in the UAE recently. The free health screenings were organised twice for Dubai Police and was also organised for members of Al Wasl Club.

The free health screenings witnessed the presence of VIPs and other dignitaries from Dubai Police, and Al Wasl Club. A team comprising of seven specialist and medical personnel from Emirates Hospital conducted free checkups and consultations for 500 members of the Dubai Police and Al Wasl Club. The health engagement initiative offered standard health check-up procedures including blood pressure analysis, height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) analysis ... Read more »