Saturday, November 25, 2017

Sharjah Research Academy, University of Sharjah and Sharjah Municipality Sign a Cooperation Agreement for the Implementation of a Scientific Research Project for Additional Treatment

 With an outlook towards reusing treated waste-water from the Sajaa Plant in industrial, agricultural, and other fields



SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

Sharjah Research Academy, University of Sharjah, and Sharjah Municipality have signed a Joint Cooperation Agreement aimed at implementing an important and unique research project in Sharjah, for the development of reusable treated waste-water from the Sajaa Sewage Treatment Plant.



The Agreement was signed at the headquarters of Sharjah Research Academy located in the University City, Sharjah, by Professor Dr Amr Abdel Hamid, Director of Sharjah Research Academy; Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi, Director of University of Sharjah; and HE Thabit Salem Obaid Al Tarifi, Director General of Sharjah Municipality.

This initiative is one of the featured projects in Sharjah that ensures a better future for the emirate and its cities, in addition to the achievement of sustainable development.

The Agreement aims at achieving cooperation among all parties to carry out a project on applied scientific research, in order to discover the best means for the treatment and the reuse of sewage and waste-water at Sajaa Plant, Sharjah, in industrial and agricultural fields.

The Agreement established a committee from the Research Academy, University, and Municipality to supervise the project implementation stages. The committee comprises of Dr Amr Abdel Hamid and Dr Mufeed Al-Samurai from Sharjah Research Academy; Dr Abdullah Shannabelah from Sharjah University; as well as Fatima Al-Thahoori and Fatima Al-Mu'aini from Sharjah Municipality.

Dr Amr Abdel Hamid, Director of Sharjah Research Academy, conveyed that the project reflects the vision of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, which intends to achieve integration in all areas and sectors by mobilising efforts among all institutions and departments.

This project will overcome some of the challenges faced by Sharjah. He pointed out the importance of the partnership with University of Sharjah and Sharjah Municipality to provide high quality research and scientific services, ensuring the highest technical and environmental standards that promote business development to guarantee a better future for emirate.

Abdel Hamid added that the Sharjah Research Academy delivers many governmental and private bodies with its diverse research experiences and expertise in medical, social, engineering, and environmental sciences.

Dr Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi, Director of University of Sharjah, said that the strategic partnership with Sharjah Municipality and Sharjah Research Academy contributes to the improvement of climatic and environmental conditions, which efficiently serves all categories and sectors in Sharjah. For the duration of the project, data and information will be continuously updated to warrant positive results that serve Sharjah’s future aspirations. In addition, this project is not their first cooperation with the Municipality, they have several agreements and joint initiatives. He added that through this project, they are aiming at achieving the highest rate of positive results contributing to the preservation of the environment and public health, fulfilling the aspirations of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.

Furthermore, HE Thabit Salem Obaid Al Tarifi, Director General of Sharjah Municipality, affirmed that the Municipality is dedicated to accomplishing and implementing initiatives that have a positive impact on Sharjah. This agreement emerges from the objectives and vision for the future of the Department, through contributing to the construction and development of the emirate and improving Sharjah’s sustainable development components.

The Agreement contained the project implementation stages that centred around analysing the Plant’s input and output in specialised laboratories to identify their chemical, biological, and natural properties, comparing the characteristics of the outputs with the specific specifications required for the reuse of treated waste-water in industrial and agricultural fields in Sharjah. Through identifying the scientific and technological means that can be used, further treatment of outputs can be discovered, leading to the possibility of using treated waste-water in different areas. Moreover, the Agreement included conducting laboratory research to study and identify the best technological means suitable for use in Sharjah and testing the best technological means resulting from laboratory tests conducted in the previous stages on the outputs of the Sajaa Plant through a limited channel.

Contacts

Farah Al Obaidi 

Head of Media Relations

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Shell, bio-bean and Coffee-Drinkers Collaborate to Help Power London’s Buses



LONDON-Monday, November 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shell and bio-bean announce that together they are helping to power some of London’s buses using a biofuel made partly from waste coffee grounds.

The B20 biofuel contains a 20% bio-component which contains part coffee oil. The biofuel is being added to the London bus fuel supply chain and will help to power some of the buses; without need for modification.

Biofuel provides a cleaner, more sustainable energy solution for buses across London’s network by decreasing emissions1.

“Our Coffee Logs have already become the fuel of choice for households looking for a high-performance, sustainable way to heat their homes – and now, with the support of Shell, bio-bean and Argent Energy have created thousands of litres of coffee-derived B20 biodiesel which will help power London buses for the first time.” said bio-bean’s founder Arthur Kay. “It’s a great example of what can be done when we start to reimagine waste as an untapped resource.”

The average Londoner drinks 2.3 cups of coffee a day2 which produces over 200,000 tonnes3 of waste a year, much of which would otherwise end in landfill with the potential to emit 126million kg of CO24. bio-bean works to collect some of these waste coffee grounds from high street chains and factories.

The grounds are dried and processed before coffee oil is extracted. bio-bean works with its fuel partner Argent Energy to process this oil into a blended B20 biofuel. 6,000 litres of coffee oil has been produced, which if used as a pure-blend for the bio component and mixed with mineral diesel to form a B20, could help power the equivalent of one London bus for a year5.

This latest collaboration is part of Shell’s #makethefuture energy relay, which supports entrepreneurs turning bright energy innovations into a positive impact for communities around the world.

Sinead Lynch, Shell UK Country Chair, said: “When it comes to clean energy, we are always looking for the next inventive solution. A good idea can come from anywhere, but with the scale and commitment of Shell, we can help enable true progress. We're pleased to be able to support bio-bean to trial this innovative new energy solution which can help to power buses, keeping Londoners moving around the city - powered in part by their waste coffee grounds.”

bio-bean founder Arthur Kay won Shell LiveWIRE’s Innovation Award in 2013 and the Mayor’s Entrepreneur Programme in 2012 with his ideas about turning coffee waste into fuel. bio-bean has since gone on to produce bio-mass pellets and briquettes called Coffee Logs, before this latest biofuel innovation.

1 TFL.gov.uk

2 Tassimo

3 bio-bean source information

4 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2017 (calculation 627kg of CO2 per 1000kg of WCG, bio-bean removes 200,000 tonnes)

5 Calculation based on biofuel consumption and bus circulation numbers detailed quoted by TFL.gov.uk.

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Contacts

Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Francesca Raquet, +44 207 973 4444
Account Executive
francesca.raquet@hkstrategies.com

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Tata Motors Charts Out 'Connecting Aspirations' As Its New Corporate Brand Identity in Global Markets

MUMBAI, India -Thursday, November 23rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of the company’s transformation journey undertaken in 2016, Tata Motors commenced a comprehensive project to articulate its corporate branding. Basis a thorough analysis of the existing and the desired future state of the Company, Tata Motors has defined its new brand identity as ‘Connecting Aspirations’ across 46 markets, internationally.

‘Connecting Aspirations’, as the new defining maxim, represents the personality of the brand as an interconnected system of mobility solutions, that are intelligent, perceptive, warm and expressive. It’s a symbolic tagline that represents the company’s past, present and future. It is humble yet bold, a statement as well as a challenge. It will define the way Tata Motors communicates with its internal as well as external stakeholders, and work as an all-encompassing guiding principle across business units.”

Speaking on the company’s newly defined brand identity, Mr. Rudrarup Maitra, Head, International Business, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors Ltd, “We are delighted to announce our new Corporate Brand Identity across global markets. Today, the new age consumer seek specific forms of self-expression, purpose and connect; through technology and experiences in the ecosystems they choose to create. Through ‘Connecting Aspirations’, it is our endeavor to now translate the form and intent of our new brand promise into implementation, which is visible and emotional. Tata Motors has always kept customers and their aspirations at the heart of its business, and has repeatedly pioneered innovative mobility solutions that have always been the benchmark in the CV industry for several product segments.”

Driven by passion and imagination, Tata Motors has introduced enriching offerings in line with customer aspirations and continues to stand strong as a symbol of innovation and disruption for its customers. The acquisition of every Tata Motors vehicle, regardless of segment, marks an important milestone in the realization of a bigger, much-coveted aspiration or dream.
Representing the Company’s commitment to take personalization to the next level, ‘Connecting Aspirations’ defines Tata Motors as a brand that intuitively understands people and imagines mobility in all its forms.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors Limited, a USD 42 billion organisation, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, buses, trucks and defence vehicles. As India’s largest automobile company and part of the USD 100 billion Tata group, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 76 subsidiary and associate companies, including Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Daewoo in South Korea. In India, Tata Motors has an industrial joint venture with Fiat. Engaged in engineering and automotive solutions, with a focus on future-readiness and a pipeline of tech-enabled products, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles with 9 million vehicles on Indian roads. The company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing auto technologies that are sustainable as well as suited. With design and R&D centres located in India, the UK, Italy and Korea, Tata Motors strives to pioneer new products that fire the imagination of GenNext customers. Abroad, Tata cars, buses, and trucks are being marketed in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS, and Russia.

To know more, please visit (www.tatamotors.com; also follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TataMotors)



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Contacts
Tata Motors Corporate Communications
Suresh Rangarajan, +91 22-66657613
indiacorpcomm@tatamotors.com
www.tatamotors.com

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Cancer Patients, Survivors, Supporters and Caregivers Undertake UAE's First Relay for Life

Organised by Friends of Cancer Patients

More than 2,000 ‘relayers’ take part in inaugural event held in United Arab Emirate



SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates -Monday, November 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]



(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirate’s seven emirates, was the host for the MENA region’s first ever ‘Global Relay for Life,’ (RFL) a 24-hour walkathon that is the biggest fundraising event for cancer in the world. Conducted in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, the event was organised by Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), a non-profit organisation that supports cancer patients and their families.

Taking place November 17-18 at the American University Sharjah, the inaugural UAE RFL saw more than 2,000 relayers participating in the overnight event, with a large number of individuals and institutions involved including 52 schools, six universities, eight partners, in addition to 37 institutions from the public and private sectors and 67 cancer survivors.

Included in the programme for the 24 hours was an extensive array of activities in a kids’ fun area, a ‘Luminaria’ candle illumination event to remember loved ones who had died of cancer and a ‘Survivors’ Tent’ that saw a number of those who had defeated the disease address audiences. Participants’ hunger was kept assuaged by a host of food and refreshment stands, all of which donated their proceeds to FoCP.

The first UAE RFL was launched by Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, Founder and Royal Patron of FoCP, International Ambassador of the World Cancer Declaration for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and International Ambassador for Childhood Cancer for UICC. Her Highness joined cancer survivors in the first lap of the walkathon, highlighting the importance of raising awareness of the disease and the necessity of screening for its early detection – the most important factor in survival and recovery.

The 24 hour nature of RFL is designed to highlight that cancer is a disease that doesn’t sleep and to show solidarity with cancer patients who can feel a sense of loneliness during the small hours.

RFL has its roots in the USA when in 1985 Dr. Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, raised $27,000 for his local cancer charity by walking for 24 hours. The event currently takes place in 29 countries, with the UAE the most recent addition to the global network. To date RFL raised more than $5 billion in support of cancer patients worldwide.



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Contacts

National Network Communications (NNC)
Maha Abou Rich, +971503417775



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ION Investment Group Recapitalizes Dealogic, a Carlyle Portfolio Company



NEW YORK -Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ION Investment Group ("ION") and The Carlyle Group announced a recapitalization of Dealogic, a global provider of data and analytics for the capital markets, in which ION is acquiring a controlling stake in the company and Carlyle and management are retaining significant ownership. The transaction is subject to customary approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Headquartered in New York and London with offices in Hong Kong, Budapest, Tokyo, Mumbai, Sydney, Beijing, Singapore, and São Paulo, Dealogic provides solutions to more than 800 clients globally including each of the world’s top 50 investment banks.

Cam Dyer, Managing Director and Co-head of Carlyle’s global Technology, Media and Telecom group, said, “Our partnership with Tom, his team and our co-investors, including FiveW Capital, Euromoney and the company’s other co-founders, has further established Dealogic as a leader in capital markets technology and created substantial shareholder value. Over the last 3 years, we have positioned the company for continued long-term success that can now be further extended by leveraging ION’s complementary capabilities, solutions and customers. I look forward to continuing to strengthen Carlyle’s partnership with Andrea, Tom and their teams.”

Tom Fleming, CEO of Dealogic, said, “We are excited to partner with ION and will benefit from the strength of their platforms and their established network of relationships with financial institutions and corporations. On behalf of my firm and my team, I extend my gratitude to Cam and his team for their support and guidance during the last 3 years and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Carlyle."

Andrea Pignataro, ION’s CEO and Founder, said, “Dealogic’s leading position in data, analytics, and market intelligence is highly complementary to ION's business. Together we will be able to accelerate the digitization and automation of capital markets and introduce innovations to how financial institutions, investors and issuers conduct their business. Carlyle continues to be a great partner in supporting our growth strategy.”

UBS Investment Bank acted as exclusive financial advisor to ION and provided committed financing in support of the transaction. J.P. Morgan acted as exclusive financial advisor to Dealogic on the transaction.

About The Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $174 billion of assets under management across 306 investment vehicles as of September 30, 2017. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Investment Solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy & power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,550 people in 31 offices across six continents. For more information, visit www.carlyle.com.

About Dealogic

Dealogic offers integrated content, analytics, and technology via targeted products and services to financial firms worldwide. Whether working in capital markets, sales and trading, banking, or the buyside, firms rely on Dealogic’s platform to connect and more effectively identify opportunities, execute deals, and manage risk. With 30 years’ experience and a deep understanding of financial markets, Dealogic is a trusted global partner. For more information, visit www.dealogic.com.

About ION Investment Group

ION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software solutions to financial institutions, central banks, governments and corporations. For more information, visit www.iongroup.com.





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Contacts

For Carlyle:
Liz Gill, +1-202-729-5385
Elizabeth.Gill@carlyle.com
or
For Dealogic:
Kate Thunnissen, +1-212-577-4553
Kate.Thunnissen@dealogic.com
or
For ION:
Zoe Sochor, +1-212-901-9768
Zoe.Sochor@iongroup.com

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Record Attendance at Japan Content Showcase 2017!

TOKYO-Monday, November 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Japan Content Showcase 2017 was held October 23-26 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City and the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu. A record 19,549 people participated in sales meetings, excluding the TIMM Showcase Live.

Other new records this year were 371 exhibiting groups from 27 countries and regions and 1,549 buyers from 48 countries and regions. There was a significant increase in overseas buyers this year, the 1022 foreign registrations representing an increase of more than 10% over last year. The number of non-Japanese Asian buyers increased by 6%, North Americans by 13%, South Americans by 44%, and Europeans by 49%. The number of Middle Eastern buyers doubled, and there were more than five times the number of Russian buyers as last year. French buyers were up 70%, Italians 60%, British 75%, and Germans 50%.

Business matching was a new service offered by the organizers this year. Meetings were arranged between 22 corporate sellers and 59 corporate buyers for a total of 179 sales negotiations. Exhibitor booths dealing in intellectual property and Book Adaptation rights were marked with a special symbol in the market guidebook that led to increased business meetings as well. Nine companies were able to promote their content and services on a new miniature stage.

A total of 28 popular and engaging seminars on a variety of topics (IP business, international co-production, anime songs and the latest music markets, the Chinese market, virtual reality, and more) were held across both venues. There were 19 live showcase performances during the three days at the Shibuya venue, while Ikebukuro hosted numerous lively events at the Sunshine City Fountain Plaza and the Tsutaya Ikebukuro AK event space.

All in all, Japan Content Showcase 2017 brought together a rich array of music, film, animation, and genre-bending content over four days, successfully achieving its twin goals spreading Japanese content information overseas and encouraging efficient networking among key industry players.

Japan Content Showcase 2017
Dates: Monday, October 23 through Thursday, October 26
Venues: Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, and others
Hosted by: METI, PROMIC (TIMM), UNIJAPAN (TIFFCOM), AJA (TIAF)
Official website: http://www.jcs.tokyo/en/


Contacts

For more information, contact:
Japan Content Showcase Organizer’s Office (at UNIJAPAN)
Yoichi Takano, +81-3-6226-3020
inquiry@tiffcom.jp
Fax: +81-3-6226-3024



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First Tom Ford Beauty Store Opens in London

NEW YORK -Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Debuting on November 20, 2017, the first TOM FORD beauty standalone store is the ultimate in luxury beauté, expressed through Tom Ford’s singular vision. Located in historic Covent Garden (3 The Market Building) this store is a pivotal moment in the evolution of the brand.

The new design of light and layered grey glass sculpture creates a visually arresting play on objects and space while highlighting his collection of makeup, skincare and fragrance for women and men.

Tom Ford’s inimitable touch reverberates in every dimension of the store, beginning with the LED screens lining the façade with the latest campaigns. Halos of light and floating white marble slabs showcase the exquisite design of his products, fully immersing you in the convergence of glamour and technology for the most luxurious retail environment.

A complete vision of the breadth of the world of TOM FORD BEAUTY, each room in the 130 square meter store features its own enhanced shopping experiences, equipped with various digital technologies that unite technical innovation, bespoke sculptural design and the most coveted customer services.

GROUND FLOOR

COLOR ROOM
Discover the latest launches, most wanted colors, and augmented reality, that allow customers to virtually try on shades from the highly coveted lip color collection.

FRAGRANCE ROOM
Enter Tom Ford’s personal scent laboratory, where the brand is transforming how consumers trial fragrance. The room features a dedicated interactive scenting installation where guests can digitally explore the unconventional scents that make up the artisanal Private Blend Collection. A dramming bar offers customized services, from luxury sampling to scent styling.

Explore the Oud and Neroli Portofino Collections, the Tom Ford for Men skincare and grooming collection and a luxury gifting station.

MAKEUP ROOM
An intimate room that offers personalized makeup services and demonstrations by a Tom Ford Beauty Specialist. For the first time, customers can record their makeup applications for use at home as a personalized how-to, sent with a shopping list of products used throughout the service.

LOWER LEVEL

PRIVATE MAKEUP SERVICES ROOM
The Private Makeup Services Room provides appointment-only services bookable online and in store, with Tom Ford Beauty Specialists. The brand offers fragrance customization and makeup services such as application, Tom Ford’s Shade and Illuminate philosophy, definitive brows, VIP masterclasses and bridal services.

There is also the opportunity to record your customized how-to for these services.

VIP/EVENT SPACE
This is the ultimate space for private cosmetic and fragrance one-to-one consultations.

The sculptural and lighting design and digital screens create the most exclusive space to showcase the products.

GROOMING ROOM
Experience the Tom Ford for Men skincare and grooming collection in London’s most luxurious space for men. Guests can choose from a range of exclusive grooming services by an expert barber, including a Beard Trim, the Express Facial, and a classic hot towel, close-cut Wet Shave, all bookable online at tomfordbeauty.co.uk/appointments.

#TFCOVENTGARDEN @TOMFORD

TOMFORD.COM



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Contacts

TOM FORD BEAUTY
Katherine Holmes
VP, Global Communications
kaholmes@tomfordbeauty.com

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