SNAS/DHL, in partnership with the Lebanese Consulate in Jeddah and the Saudi Red Crescent, recently joined efforts to deliver humanitarian relief aid to Lebanon. Lebanese Consul General Ghassan Moallem said: “We’ve established a campaign for the aid of Lebanon which included the collection of humanitarian aid material and general medical supplies, first aid as well as medicine for chronic diseases such as heart and diabetes. We coordinated with the Saudi Red Crescent.” He added: “SNAS/DHL supported humanitarian aid efforts and played a major role in helping the Lebanese people in this time of crisis. SNAS/DHL provided the necessary aid to help ease the suffering of Lebanese war victims. We continued to employ our logistics expertise hoping it facilitated relief efforts for an expeditious recovery,” said Hicham Mahmoud, SNAS/DHL’s communications manager.
HEMAYA UNIVERSAL
Hemaya Universal Company (HUC) honored its field inspectors who are responsible for following-up and implementing programs that protect the clients’ interests and promote coordination with related authorities. HUC Chairman Ahmed Al-Zubeidi presented certificates to the employees, following the completion of their training program that was established for the operations department employees at the ‘Canon’ company that provided training in various aspects including the distinguishing of original goods from and the fake ones and also in various legal procedures and company rights pertaining to counterfeiting of products. HUC is a service provider specialized in fighting the faking of branded products (counterfeiting) vis-à-vis those protected by copyrights and related rights.
LUX
For the fifth time in the Middle East, Lux presents Lux Fashion World (LFW) — a fashion and beauty event that allows each woman to embrace her own unique style. Lebanese designers Georges Hobeika and Nicolas Jebran will be present at this year’s event, as well as Lebanese make-up artists who will also be showcasing their talents. LFW will be held in Beirut from Nov. 7-8 and will be attended by celebrities and stars of the Arab world. The upcoming event acknowledges Lebanon’s importance as the center of beauty and fashion in the region. “Lux is about the indulgent ritual of beautification. Our aim with LFW is to let women in the region explore their femininity and own unique style of beauty,” Iain Potter vice president, marketing, home and personal care, Unilever Arabia, said.
SHOWTIME
Showtime Arabia, a pay-TV network in the Middle East, has added an Arabic version of its electronic program guide (EPG) to its service, enabling Arabic viewers instant access to a seven-day on-screen TV guide. The Arabic service, which follows the launch of an English version earlier this year, gives viewers a quick and simple way of finding out full channel listings up to seven days in advance, as well as additional information about each movie, program or episode selected. Showtime’s Director of Engineering and Technology Mike Whittaker said: “All Showtime subscribers now have access to a comprehensive and interactive TV guide at the touch of a button. Selecting EPG on the remote control gives subscribers the ability to plan their viewing in advance while simultaneously watching their favorite shows.”
EVOLVENCE
Evolvence India Fund, the first independent fund of funds focused on private equity, real estate and infrastructure development in India, has invested in six funds and made four additional investments in high growth companies. Evolvence Capital, an alternative investment group established in 2000 with $750 million assets under management in a diverse range of products, is the sponsor and cornerstone investor in Evolvence India Fund. Jay Jegannathan, MD, Evolvence India Fund, said the investment was the result of Evolvence India’s strategy of marrying investor needs for diversification and high returns with the investment group’s proven ability to create and incubate excellent investment vehicles. “Our goal is to create quality investment products using our deep insights and expertise in emerging markets,” he added.
NURTURE
The Cosmoceutical British Company, Nurture, launched its products in Saudi Arabia by holding a scientific symposium on “Effective management of fine lines” at the Jeddah Hilton on Sunday night. Professor David Harris, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the British Association of Dermatologists and founder of London Clinic of Dermatology, presented the reasons that lead to development of fine lines and wrinkles. He also elaborated the latest approaches in treating these cases with the use of microsurgery, laser and topical preparations. Nurture’s Marketing Director Tamara O’Brien gave an account of the company and its products. “These innovative formulations enclose the purest form of active ingredients and are manufactured by a ‘microfusion’ technology, the purpose behind it being to get rid of local side effects.” Nurture has signed an exclusive agency contract with Modern Skyline Company to market its products across the Kingdom.
MASTERCARD
MasterCard Worldwide, a leader in advancing global commerce, has an ongoing holiday season campaign in Saudi Arabia, which ends on Jan. 17. Together with participating customer banks, MasterCard is offering its cardholders the chance to win one of 35 prizes worth SR20,000 each when using their MasterCard credit card. The cardholders, who bank with participating banks and spend a minimum of SR500 in transactions during the entire campaign period, will automatically enter into a prize draw. Each bank will pick its winners at the end of the campaign and 35 winners will receive SR20,000 each, which will be credited to their MasterCard credit card. The campaign rewards cardholders when they use their MasterCard credit card, said Shaun Rashid, VP, GCC & Pakistan, MasterCard Worldwide.
SYMANTEC VISION
The trends toward convergence and the importance of technology as a business decision will be discussed at Symantec’s annual technology conference, Symantec Vision Riyadh 2006, at the InterContinental Hotel, Riyadh, today (Nov. 7). The conference will focus on the theme of ‘Infrastructure, information and interaction,’ with a series of interactive sessions covering a range of topics including data protection and recovery, Internet security, cyber-crime, e-Government, email security and availability, information integrity and data management. Symantec will also unveil its new data back up solution.
