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 Alrikaz becomes a collaborating firm of Andersen Global

SAN FRANCISCO-Friday 9 November 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global furthers its expansion into the Middle East with news that the leading independent tax consulting firm in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has become a collaborating firm of Andersen Global.

Alrikaz Tax Consultants has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Andersen Global, expanding Andersen Global’s presence in the country with the largest economy in the region, and paving the way for continued growth.

Alrikaz has five offices and nearly 100 employees across major economic hubs of KSA, including Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar. Andersen Global’s expansion in the Middle East has been significant this year and includes added presence in UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, and Lebanon.

“Saudi Arabia is critical to any firm’s strategy for growth in the Middle East, so it’s ... Read more »

AnandGopalan, CTO, and Stephen Nestinger, Director of Mechanical Engineering, to Explore Lidar’s Role in Powering True Autonomy

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Saturday 10 November 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The world’s largest event on emerging technologies, IDTechEx Show!, will feature presentations from two senior Velodyne Lidar, Inc. experts who will address the future of lidar technology. The discussions will focus on how lidar will enable advanced vehicle safety and performance for autonomous vehicles. More than 3,500 people from a wide range of disciplines, from end-user executives to manufacturers and system integrators, are expected to attend the event at the Santa Clara (Calif.) Convention Center on Nov. 14-15.

Velodyne Lidar’s AnandGopalan, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Stephen Nestinger, Ph.D., Director of Mechanical Engineering, will lead conference sessions about the levels of lidar sensor performance and reliabi ... Read more »

People from across the UAE will participate in the walkathon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 7 November 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

In an effort to raise awareness about diabetes, NMC Royal Medical Centre, Ras Al Khaimah in association with Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department to organise a walkathon on November 9th, 2018 for World Diabetes Day.

NMC Royal Medical Centre, Ras Al Khaimah aim to raise awareness about this serious medical condition. The walkathon will also offer tips to combat and manage diabetes.

People from across the UAE will take part in the walkathon, as will institutes and organisations including the Emirates Clinic RAK, Emirates Home Rehab,  Higher Colleges of Technology, RAK Medical University, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah and RAK Academy.

The walkathon is an effort to ensure that people are informed about the causes, symptoms and prevention of diabetes and to raise awaren ... Read more »

 Saving a patient from ‘amputation’ With Complicated Surgeries Now Facilitated in the Country, Patient’s Choose to Avoid Travel 

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates -Saturday 10 November 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Recently, a team of doctors at Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah were tasked with treating a 42-year-old patient; Ahmed Mansouri, name changed for confidentiality purpose, who was a long-term diabetic. The patient had developed severe infections in both feet. His left foot in particular had suffered considerably; deteriorating from ongoing complications. In a bid to save his foot, Mr. Mansouri was offered the opportunity to undergo ‘free flap’ surgery, the first of its kind in Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah. The surgery, which would require a team of highly trained specialists. The patient underwent a 12-hour operation with intensive post op follow-up on the Intensive Care Unit and subsequently on the normal wards. He was discharged a few week ... Read more »