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May 04, 2017 16:00 KST
Sharjah’s Refugee Award Recognises Yemini Humanitarian Foundation Achievements with USD 100,000
The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) in Yemen has been awarded USD 100,000 in recognition of its humanitarian efforts to save lives and restore dignity. In one of the Middle East’s unstable co
Apr 28, 2017 17:35 KST
Special Olympics and MetLife Foundation Announce International Partnership
Today, Special Olympics and MetLife Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global insurer MetLife, announced a $1.5 million, three year international partnership to expand Special Olympics Young Athlete
Apr 11, 2017 14:45 KST
Dorsey Adds Experienced Corporate and M&A Lawyer James Liu in Shanghai
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that James Liu has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in its Corporate Group in Shanghai, China. Mr. Liu is a specialist in mergers and acquis
Apr 04, 2017 14:00 KST
Straus Institute For Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Named Number One Program In the Nation in USNWR Law School Rankings
The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law has once again been named number one among academic dispute resolution program in the U.S. News & World Report 2018 L
Feb 21, 2017 13:40 KST
Envista Forensics Announces Opening of Sydney, Australia Office
Envista Forensics, a global leader in forensic engineering and consulting services to the insurance and legal industries announces the opening of a new office, in Sydney, Australia. This office will e
Feb 07, 2017 11:35 KST
UNICEF Announces Sharjah as the Arab Region’s First Candidate City for Its ‘Child Friendly Cities’ Initiative
Following its ground-breaking achievement of becoming the world’s first Baby Friendly City in December 2015, Sharjah - the United Arab Emirate’s third largest emirate - is now set on becoming the firs
Jan 25, 2017 10:35 KST
International Coalition files Lawsuit in District Court of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for Damages Caused by Alleged Corruption and Fraud Perpetrated by Petroleo Brasiliero, certain affiliates and its Executives.
An International coalition announced today that a lawsuit was filed in Dutch Court yesterday on behalf of institutional investors who suffered billions of dollars in losses in their investments in Pet
Jan 23, 2017 10:10 KST
New Health Economic Study Reveals the Long Lasting Impact of Eliminating Maternal and Newborn Tetanus for Babies
At this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), Pampers® marks their 11 year partnership with UNICEF to protect mothers and their babies from maternal and newborn tetanus (MNT), a deadly disease, by sharin
Jan 20, 2017 13:50 KST
Millennials Fostering Peace in Bogotá, Colombia Awarded Grant from The Coca-Cola Company
A summer camp created by millennials to foster peace and reconciliation in conflict-torn areas of Colombia was awarded the Grand Prize of the 2016 “Coca-Cola Shaping a Better Future Grant Challenge.”
Jan 18, 2017 13:45 KST
P&G and its Always Brand Announce Commitment to Changing the World of Refugee Girls
Today, Procter & Gamble and global feminine care leader, Always, announce a new commitment to address the challenges girls and young women are facing due to the effects of the Syrian refugee crisis. I
Jan 18, 2017 10:55 KST
AURAK Promotes Women’s Opportunities in STEM Education with AGYA Workshop
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in association with the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA), has today launched the ‘Women in STEM Education and Career Pathwa
Jan 11, 2017 10:20 KST
PayPal Exceeds $7 Billion in Charitable Giving in 2016 as Mobile Giving Continues to Surge
PayPal reported 11 percent growth in charitable giving in 2016, processing $7.3 billion in contributions over the year, including more than $971 million raised during the holiday season alone. Proving
Jan 10, 2017 13:50 KST
Keller Rohrback Client Named 2016 Arms Control Person of the Year
Keller Rohrback is delighted to announce that the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and its former Foreign Minister Tony deBrum, have been officially named the “2016 Arms Control Person of the Ye
Jan 05, 2017 10:35 KST
$100,000 Dedicated from Sharjah to the Unsung Heroes of Refugees
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children and Chairp
Jan 04, 2017 11:55 KST
PT&C|LWG Forensic Consulting Announces Corporate Rebranding, Changes Name to Envista Forensics
PT&C|LWG Forensic Consulting announced today that the Company has changed its name to Envista Forensics. This new brand captures the essence of the Company’s strength in investigation and conveys thei
Dec 14, 2016 13:40 KST
Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament 2016 Concludes in UAE Capital
The second edition of Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (GSWS 2016), hosted by the UAE Federal National Council in collaboration with Inter-Parliamentary Union, under the theme ‘United for
Nov 01, 2016 13:50 KST
Duane Morris Opens Taiwan Office
Duane Morris LLP announced today that it has opened an office in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China)—Duane Morris & Selvam Taiwan, a foreign legal affairs law firm—after securing approval from the Mini
Oct 14, 2016 15:35 KST
Gunderson Dettmer Opens Singapore Office
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Franklin Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP announced today that it has opened an office in Singapore, the firm’s ninth office dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, emergin
Oct 04, 2016 17:00 KST
Czech Constitutional Court Confirms Bullying and Harassment Case Against Dr. Shahram Zadeh
Czech Constitutional Court presiding judge Vojtech Šimiček on September 13, 2016, has ruled that the arrest of Dr. Shahram Zadeh was a mistake which the regional court of Brno has rectified. The Const
Sep 28, 2016 16:00 KST
First-of-Its-Kind Fund Dedicated to Women in the Arab World Launched at UN General Assembly
In a historic step towards accelerating global efforts to enhance the status of girls and women worldwide, the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) - an organisation dedicated to developing opp
Sep 20, 2016 13:25 KST
Second Global NCD Alliance Forum to be Held in Sharjah, UAE in December 2017
The NCD Alliance yesterday evening announced that the second Global NCD Alliance Forum will take place on 9-11 December 2017 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made at a h
Sep 09, 2016 13:05 KST
‘Jeans for Refugees’ Announces Jawaher Al Qasimi as Patron
‘Jeans for Refugees’ (#JFR) has chosen Her Highness (HH) Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah-UAE, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NA
Jul 04, 2016 11:35 KST
Murgitroyd’s Euro Hubs Offer Certainty After Brexit Vote
Over the next few years, as the UK officially begins the process of leaving the EU, Murgitroyd’s clients will feel the full advantage of its extensive office network. “This is a pan-European compan
May 23, 2016 22:00 KST
GLIDE’s 17th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch With Warren Buffett Runs June 5-10, 2016
GLIDE’s 17th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, offered through eBay for Charity, opens at 7:30 pm PDT on Sunday, June 5 and runs until 7:30 pm PDT on Friday, June 10. For the
Mar 21, 2016 22:00 KST
Frommer Lawrence & Haug Expands Services with Hire of Litigator John C. Dougherty
Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP today announced that John C. Dougherty, formerly a partner and co-chair of DLA Piper’s Global Life Sciences Sector, has joined FLH as Partner, Co-Chair of its Life Sciences
Mar 02, 2016 20:35 KST
Proskauer Bolsters Capital Markets Practice with Addition of Corporate Finance Partner Joshua M. Zimmerman in Hong Kong
International law firm Proskauer today announced the arrival of corporate finance partner Joshua M. Zimmerman, who will lead the Firm’s capital markets practice in Asia. Mr. Zimmerman’s practice en
Oct 27, 2015 17:05 KST
Dorsey Opens Beijing Office
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that it is expanding in China and has opened an office in Beijing. The Beijing office is located in Beijing’s central business district at S
Sep 03, 2015 15:45 KST
Dorsey Adds Experienced Private Equity Lawyer Fabrizio Carpanini in London
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Fabrizio Carpanini will join the Firm as a Partner in its Corporate Group in London at the beginning of November this year. This Sma
Aug 11, 2015 17:00 KST
WWE® to “Answer the Call” for Families of Fallen NYC Heroes
WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer Th
Aug 11, 2015 13:35 KST
The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $26.2 Million in First Half of the Year to Benefit More Than 90 Million People Worldwide
The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded $26.2 million USD to 74 community organizations during the first half of 2015. These grants will benefit more than 90 million people across 76 countries, and are focus
May 28, 2015 13:45 KST
Jawaher Al Qasimi Helps Save Lives of 30,000 Kids Yearly Through Cancer Fund
An International Childhood Cancer Fund (ChiCa) has been launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of the Fri
May 19, 2015 16:00 KST
GLIDE’s 16th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, Runs May 31 - June 5
GLIDE is pleased to announce the 16th Annual eBay Power Lunch with Warren Buffett Auction (http://givingworks.ebay.com/glide/). Offered through eBay Giving Works, bidding for this year’s charity aucti
May 18, 2015 18:40 KST
Eversheds Report Reveals Strategic Step Change in Divestment Activity
New research has revealed how divestments are moving to the centre of strategic M&A plans, as companies seek to streamline their operations, and focus capital resources in their core businesses. Howev
May 07, 2015 15:15 KST
The Western Union Foundation Surpasses US$100M Charitable Global Giving Milestone
The Western Union Foundation (http://foundation.westernunion.com) today announced it has surpassed a major milestone, donating more than US$100 million in support (http://goo.gl/ROHSEZ) to more than 2
Apr 14, 2015 11:35 KST
Simpson Thacher Expands Litigation Practice in Asia
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Adam Goldberg has joined the Firm as Counsel in the Litigation Department, resident in the Hong Kong office. Mr. Goldberg, who is fluent in Mandarin
Apr 09, 2015 15:55 KST
Dentons US and McKenna Long to Combine
A merger of Dentons US LLP (“Dentons US”) and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (“McKenna Long”) has been approved by the partners of both firms. The news builds on the momentum of the previously announced
Apr 07, 2015 11:53 KST
LG AND IVI CONDUCT CHOLERA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN ETHIOPIA
LG Electronics (LG), in collaboration with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), the Oromia Regional Health Bureau and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), successfully conducted a commu
Way of Mind
Mar 23, 2015 18:31 KST
A solo exhibition by a Myanmarese painter Shwe Sin Aye titled ‘Inner Happiness and Flowers-Emerging Souls’
A solo exhibition by Shwe Sin Aye(So Hee) who is known as ‘a painter who shares happiness’ will be held at ‘Leader’s Gallery Soo’ in Insadong from March 25th to April 7th. Shwe Sin Aye who is curr
Jan 27, 2015 13:50 KST
Historic Combination Creates Leading, Largest Law Firm in the World
At a signing ceremony today, in an historic first, 大成 (pronounced “da CHUNG”), a leading law firm in China, and Dentons, a top 10 global law firm, announced a combination that will be unique in the ma
Jan 12, 2015 13:55 KST
Cadwalader Expands Greater China Corporate Practice
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a leading law firm to global financial institutions and corporations, announces the appointment of a team of three partners and four counsel to its Greater China pra
Dec 10, 2014 14:25 KST
District Court Approves Hunton’s $297M Class Action Settlement for USF
On December 9, 2014, U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson granted final approval of a $297 million settlement between plaintiffs in a multidistrict class action and defendant U.S. Foodservice, Inc. a
Dec 10, 2014 10:40 KST
PT&C Forensics Announces Acquisition of LWG Consulting
PT&C Forensics, Inc. (DBA PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.), a leading provider of forensic engineering services to the insurance claims industry, today announced that it has acquired global fo
Nov 26, 2014 11:06 KST
LG SOLAR POWERED REFRIGERATORS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA
Twenty solar powered refrigerators equipped with Smart Inverter Compressors were donated to local communities in Africa and South America as part of LG Electronics’ partnership with the non-profit org
Lee, Woo Gab CEO, Friend Co. Ltd.
Nov 13, 2014 16:04 KST
The Sewol Ferry Incident & The US Mad Cow
The “mad cow disease” incident in 2008 and the “Sewol Ferry” incident in 2014 seem to be different events, but they are actually very similar from the perspective of safety and security. First, the
Nov 13, 2014 11:08 KST
Samsung Electronics Partners with Christie’s Hong Kong to Unveil Special-Edition Artisan Curved UHD TV
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced a partnership with Christie’s to auction a stunning, gold lacquer-painted 78” Curved UHD TV. The beautiful piece combines innovative technology with intr
Nov 04, 2014 10:50 KST
Juridia Bützow to Join Eversheds Broadening International Reach
Juridia Bützow is one of Finland’s leading full service law firms with a nationwide coverage across five offices, Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Jyväskylä, Tampere and Turku. Juridia Bützow group company Hein
Aug 06, 2014 10:10 KST
Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Launch World Hunger Relief Effort with Global Spokesperson Christina Aguilera in New “Pass The Red Cup” Challenge
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort with the “Pass The Red Cup” challenge featuring multi-Grammy Awar
Jul 24, 2014 14:00 KST
At the Request of Interpol: UAE Ministry of Interior in Ukraine to Identify Victims of Downed Malaysian Plane
At the request of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), the UAE Disaster Victims Identification (DVI) team set out on Tuesday to Ukraine to take part in identifying the remains of
May 22, 2014 16:50 KST
Hunton & Williams Settles Customers Class Action for $297 Million
Hunton & Williams LLP has reached a $297 million settlement on behalf of plaintiffs in a multidistrict class action against U.S. Foodservice, Inc. and its former parent company, Koninklijke Ahold, N.V
May 19, 2014 16:00 KST
GLIDE’s 15th Annual eBay Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, Runs June 1 - 6
GLIDE is pleased to announce the 15th Annual eBay Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett (http://givingworks.ebay.com/glide). Offered through eBay (http://givingworks.ebay.com), bidding f
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