More than 150 executives from the US and Middle East North Africa region are visiting Cairo on May 18 to attend the first two-day summit titled “Straight Through Prospering” organized by Laserfiche, a US-based company, described as a pioneer in the development of electronic document management software solutions, jointly with BMB group, its partner and distributor for the MENA region. Participants from mid-range MENA companies and governmental institutions will be given an inside look at BMB’s business strategy for the region as well as a comprehensive overview of how document management streamlines business processes, increases efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance and assures prosperity. Laserfiche will present a preview of its next major release, Laserfiche version 8. “We will share our vision at the summit,” said Nien-Ling Wacker, founder, chairman and CEO of Laserfiche.
SONY ERICSSON
Sony Ericsson’s K800 Cyber-shot camera phone has been awarded “Best 3GSM handset” at the GSM Association’s Global Mobile Awards 2007. Launched last year, the K800 is the first Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot camera phone, a brand that created a new lifestyle of mobile communication by combining a performance 3.2 megapixel camera for quality image capture and a 3G mobile handset for fast and easy transfer and sharing of those images. Anders Runevad, corporate executive vice president and head of sales, Sony Ericsson, said: “Our Cyber-shot portfolio has made true mobile imaging a reality for millions of people and we are very proud that the industry has endorsed our achievements with such a prestigious accolade.” Since Cyber-shot camera phones were introduced in 2006, more than 4.5 million handsets have been sold worldwide. The K800 was also put to use by the world’s greatest secret agent in last year’s James Bond movie, Casino Royale.
ALSHAMEL
Alshamel Travel & Tourism, a regional travel management company, announced the successful signing of a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Travel Company in preparation for establishing a joint venture, Alshamel-STC, to operate as a new travel management company in the Kingdom. Through its aggressive regional expansion plans, Alshamel has been able to reach customers worldwide and will now be expanding across the Kingdom by establishing offices in Western, Central and Eastern provinces. “Our aggressive plans to scale up our presence in the region and specifically in the travel sector will allow us to tap into the enormous potential within the travel industry,” Nasser H. Batha, COO of Alshamel International, said.
NADEC
The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC), a leading producer of agricultural and dairy products in Saudi Arabia have inked a 3-year deal with Company for Cooperative Insurance (NCCI) at a signing ceremony held in Riyadh on May 1, 2007. NCCI, the premier insurance firm in Saudi Arabia is to provide medical insurance to NADEC’s employees and dependents in accordance with the insurance benefits mandated by the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI). NADEC’s medical insurance program was designed, tailor-made and negotiated by Interserve, representing Marsh. Interserve is a leader in delivering risk and insurance services and solutions. NADEC’s CEO Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Babtain and Ali A. Al-Subaihin, CEO of NCCI signed the agreement and Sa’ed (Sid) Obied, managing director, signed on behalf of Interserve. NADEC’s employees will enjoy protection envisaged by CCHI.