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January 19, 2018 13:15

STATS Announces Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer

Today, STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, announced the hiring of seasoned software executive, Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer. Mergele has extensive experience le

January 18, 2018 14:00

Call for IBC2018 Technical Papers Submission is Now Open!

IBC is delighted to announce that it is now accepting synopsis submissions for its prestigious Technical Papers for the IBC2018 Conference. For over 50 years, IBC has been the world‘s foremost foru

January 18, 2018 11:50

Christie’s Announces Public Preview Tour Dates for The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller

Christie’s is pleased to confirm additional dates and locations for public preview exhibitions of the Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller. Following the unveiling of early highlights in Hong Kon

January 11, 2018 10:00

The Art Community ‘ARTUP SEOUL-SEONGDONG’ Presents the First Workshop of Collaboration with Overseas Artists

ARTUP SEOUL-SEONGDONG, the first art community space in Korea, and the British Council in Korea were cosponsors in assisting the collaboration with overseas artists. Dan Boyden, the art director o

December 22, 2017 10:15

Abu Dhabi Hosts the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies

The UAE hosted the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies during 11-13 December 2017, under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internat

December 18, 2017 10:15

Upon Conclusion of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, Scholars and Intellectuals Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum

A high-level delegation of dignitaries, scholars and intellectuals participating in the fourth annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. The delegation

December 15, 2017 15:25

Abdullah bin Zayed Honors Winners of the Al Hassan Bin Ali Award 2017 as Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, hosted a ceremony to honor the ‘Egyptian Family House’, winner of the Imam Al Hassan bin Al

December 15, 2017 09:35

21st Century Fox to Spin off Businesses and Create New “Fox”; a Growth Company Centered on Live News and Sports Brands and the Iconic Fox Brand

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” or the “Company” - NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it intends to spin off to 21st Century Fox shareholders a portfolio of its highly-rated ne

December 14, 2017 17:45

As Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies

Undersecretary-General Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, announced a joint cooperation agreement between the United Nations and the Forum for Promoting Peace i

December 13, 2017 11:55

Russian Teen Star Polina Butorina Releases Her Debut Album in Dubai

UAE-based Russian teen actor and singer-songwriter Polina Butorina released her debut album, titled ‘Ocean of Emotions’, here. The anthology of 10 original English songs are written and sung by the 15

December 08, 2017 10:55

YuppTV Ropes in Rajesh Iyer as COO for APAC and Middle East

YuppTV, the global OTT leader for South-Asian entertainment has roped in Rajesh Iyer, Executive Vice President and Business Head, & TV - ZEEL Group as the Chief Operating Officer for APAC and Middle E

December 06, 2017 09:15

Uday Shankar Named President of 21st Century Fox, Asia

21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it has elevated Star India Chairman and CEO Uday Shankar to President, 21st Century Fox, Asia, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr.

November 29, 2017 10:00

Ho Hyun Nahm guides readers in ‘Designing Your Own Unique and Dazzling Life’

Ho Hyun Nahm returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Designing Your Own Unique and Dazzling Life” (published by AuthorHouse UK), a book chronicling his experience as a patent attorney and

November 21, 2017 11:55

The Indian Detective, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres Tuesday, December 19, 2017 on Netflix Worldwide

Full release here (https://goo.gl/jZvLqv) Following today’s announcement by Netflix, THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, a four-part comedy-drama series starring international comedy sensation Russell Peters, aw

November 17, 2017 14:00

2.38 Million Visitors and USD 56 Million Book Sales at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017

The 36th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded on a record-breaking note, attracting 2.38 million visitors over its 11-day run. The world’s third largest book fair featured more than 2,600

November 16, 2017 16:39

World Innovative Contribution Awards to announce 9 Awardees including Ban Ki-moon, Michelle Obama, Ma Yun, Wole Soyinka

WIC AWARDS 2017 (World Innovative Contribution Awards), a total of nine categories, was announced on the 16th. The World Federation of Leaders (www.wfple.org, World Federation of Power Leaders), t

November 07, 2017 13:20

Sony Music Foundation Presents “THE 12th INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF JAPAN 2018 in Tokyo”

Sony Music Foundation will be hosting “THE 12th INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF JAPAN 2018 in Tokyo” in September and October next year. The Competition is being held triennially since 1985, and to

October 30, 2017 11:10

First Jeonju World Slowness Forum and Slowness Award to Open on November 1

The world’s first Slowness Forum and Slowness Award will be held in Jeonju, Korea. Jeonju, a Cittaslow member city of Korea, and the National Cittaslow Corea Network of CittaSlow International will

October 13, 2017 09:10

More Than 1.5 Million Titles and 2,600 Events at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017

More than 1.5 million titles and 1,650 publishing houses from 60 countries will be taking part at the 36th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which takes place from November 1-11. Held

September 25, 2017 10:50

IBC2017 Reports Record Visitor Numbers in Its 50th Year

In its 50th anniversary, IBC2017 has confirmed a year-on-year increase in visitor numbers, marking a record attendance of 57,669 across the six day event. Visitors from across the expanding media ecos

September 21, 2017 07:00

9th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival Opens Today…Launching 8-Day Documentary Festival

9th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival featuring 114 documentary films from 42 different countries kicks off today on September 21 with its opening ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m. The open

September 15, 2017 10:17

Korea Newswire Renews its English Website

Korea Newswire, Korea No.1 Press Release Distribution Service, announced today that the company has renewed its English website. New English site expanded the screen width and changed the design wh

September 11, 2017 11:05

Busan One Asia Festival 2017 Launches Official Ticket Sales on Sept. 11

The online ticket sales for the Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) 2017 , Asian No.1 Korean Wave Festival, will start at 8 p.m. on September 11, and you can purchase tickets from the ticketing website (tic

September 08, 2017 11:05

“Meet Seoul Design and Leading Lifestyle”… Seoul Design Foundation Runs 2017 Maison&Objet ‘DDP STORE’

The Seoul Design Foundation will participate in ‘Maison & Objet’, scheduled to be held in the Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte from 8th to 12th September 2017. 2017 Maison&Objet “DDP STOR

August 31, 2017 14:00

IBC’s Inaugural Startup Forum Attracts Big-Name Media Companies Looking for New Business Opportunities

IBC’s inaugural Startup Forum looks set to create some exciting new partnerships, with big-name organisations attending to find start-up or growth companies from countries around the world with the ne

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