Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways recently received relief goods from the United States on board its newest aircraft with the aid destined for victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. The supplies arrived on the delivery flight of the Doha-based carrier’s 22nd Boeing 777, into Doha direct from Seattle following a 14-hour journey. Qatar Airways, Boeing and two non-profit organizations — AmeriCares and International Medical Corps — collaborated to bring the relief aid from the United States. The uplift in the cargo hold of the airline’s newest 777-300 Extended Range aircraft comprised almost 35,000 pounds of medicine and medical supplies. The aid supplies are to be flown to Islamabad from Doha on three separate Qatar Airways’ commercial flights with the first of these flights departing recently. Once arriving in the Pakistani capital, local charity groups will distribute the aid throughout the country’s flood-hit regions. This delivery follows several other consignments of emergency aid sent from Qatar since the outbreak of devastating floods in Pakistan, which have affected millions of people across the country. Relief items in this latest shipment are mainly health and medical supplies, including prescription drugs and hygiene kits. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said: “The devastation that has affected the people of Pakistan is truly tragic. Together with our partners we hope to make a difference in the lives of those that have been so tragically impacted.”
 
BAJ

Bank Al Jazira (BAJ) recently launched a new online recruitment channel http://career.baj.com.sa using the latest technologies in this field.

Tarek A. AlShubaily, head of Human Capital Group, said: “This initiative is an integral part of a series geared toward continuous development of our Human Resources operations so as to enable the job seekers to look easily over the available jobs at BAJ, facilitate mutual communication and enable them to upload their CVs through using state-of-the-art international standards. Registered applicants will have the priority for recruitment once their qualifications match with the vacant job requirements. The site is accessible 24/7 and job seekers can sign-in at any time.” Abdullah Al Jamea, head of recruitment division, said: “The purpose of this website is to save time in attracting the required national and international resources and recruiting them through an automated research process as per their CVs, qualifications and available jobs’ requirements. Moreover, once vacancies are available, they will be promptly announced. Both Arabic and English speaking job seekers may apply for such vacancies. Interviews and exams will be communicated through this website.” Bank Al Jazira, a major bank and first choice in Shariah compliant banking, received many awards honoring its excellence in this field. It is a pioneer bank in localization with more than 87 percent Saudis among its workforce.
 
Sony Gulf

Sony Gulf FZE, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, has announced the Middle East debut of its new 3D LED BRAVIA televisions, the HX800, NX815/710 and LX900 series, boasting designs that exude a unique visual appeal and minimalist style to blend functionality and aesthetics into any living space. Available in 40-inch, 46-inch, 52-inch, 55-inch and 60-inch screen sizes, the new BRAVIA models introduce the next generation home entertainment with Full HD 3D and Wi-Fi built into an impressive Monolithic Design. Osamu Miura, MD, Sony Gulf FZE, said: “The new BRAVIA 3D LED TVs offer a window into Sony’s immersive 3D-world ambience. They hold the key to the most exciting home entertainment experience we have ever created. Given that Sony is a pioneer in the technology that is used to generate original 3D content worldwide, our BRAVIA 3D LED TV is a must-have innovation for every consumer to take home.” The new models feature a flush screen surface mated to high quality materials and a superior finish to make a lifestyle statement, whether switched on or off. The BRAVIA LX900 and HX815/710 series come with an option to recline the screen at a six-degree angle — “ideal for viewing from low, contemporary furniture and for adding a sense of space to any room.” Sony has extended the Monolithic Design theme across its entire suite of home entertainment products launched in 2010. With the three new BRAVIA models, a viewer can simply connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi.
 
LG

LG Electronics (LG), a technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, launched its back-to-school campaign, based on the success of Ramadan activity that was conducted in Jeddah during Ramadan. It is a 16-day activity that will continue till Oct. 16 at Riyadh Gallery. A booth is placed at the Mall, which has good visibility for the visitors, is showcasing the range of all of LG’s premium products. The booth is designed in a way that it has separate sections for all business divisions of LG products — home appliances division, home entertainment division that is showcasing the 3D TV where visitors can view and check out the 3D screen, air-condition section and mobile communication division. The booth is showcasing the LG health care products, 3D TV, LED Monitors, 3D Notebooks, bluray DVD player, etc. John Lee, MD, LG Electronics Saudi Arabia, said: “Upgrade your life with LG products activity that took place during Ramadan in Jeddah was a huge success hence; we are now doing our back to school campaign in Riyadh.” LG recently released its new 3D monitor, the W63D. Developed specifically for game play, the W63D boasts superlative picture quality with the greatest depth in 3D images, while causing practically no dizziness. LG also launched its 3D television just before FIFA cup, and also X140 netbook World Cup edition specially designed for soccer fans.
 
PetroRabigh/IMC

Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (PetroRabigh) and the International Medical Center (IMC) recently signed an agreement under which the hospital will operate the company’s medical facilities starting January. The medical facilities at PetroRabigh were established to provide basic health care services to its 6,000 employees and their families. In case of medical emergencies or cases of patients who need hospital admission for treatment that requires an overnight stay or more, patients are to be referred to receive medical care at the IMC’s premises in Jeddah. Ziad Sami Al-Labban, PetroRabigh’s president and CEO, and Dr. Walid Fitaihi, IMC’s chairman of the board of directors and CEO, signed the deal in Jeddah. “It’s very important for our company to cooperate with a unique medical establishment. We are keen on providing the company’s employees with the best medical services available,” said Al-Labban. Dr. Fitaihi said the IMC was proud of its partnership with PetroRabigh. “IMC is always eager to form new partnerships with leading institutions that contribute to the development of this country. It’s part of IMC’s persistence in building a model in health care with the highest international medical standards. This strengthens our credibility and allows us to expand our medical services and supports us to carry on with our mission to build a unique health care model not just locally, but also internationally,” said Dr. Fitaihi.
 
Sheraton Jeddah

Sheraton Jeddah Hotel & Resorts and the PADI Project AWARE Foundation celebrated the Saudi National Day with an underwater cleanup at the Village Resort in Obhur recently. Many divers joined together on this day, with full anticipation and determination to cleanse the Red Sea and preserve its Coral Reefs, for the wellbeing of the environment. More than 100 debris of items varying from deck chairs to bicycles were lifted out of the sea. In total, a pile of rubbish needing three truckloads was removed. Edwin Wijkhuys, GM, Sheraton Jeddah Hotel, said: “A day like this is a great way to spend The National Day and do something to serve the country and environment. It was encouraging to see so many guests of the Resort join in the clean-up effort and create an awareness of what we are doing to the sea.”