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January 18, 2017 13:45
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
January 18, 2017 10:55
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
January 11, 2017 10:20
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
January 10, 2017 13:50
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
January 05, 2017 10:35
$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
January 04, 2017 11:55
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
December 14, 2016 13:40
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
November 01, 2016 13:50
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
October 14, 2016 15:35
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
October 04, 2016 17:00
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
September 28, 2016 16:00
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
September 20, 2016 13:25
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
September 09, 2016 13:05
‘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
July 04, 2016 11:35
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
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
March 21, 2016 22:00
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
March 02, 2016 20:35
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
October 27, 2015 17:05
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
September 03, 2015 15:45
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
August 11, 2015 17:00
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
August 11, 2015 13:35
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
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
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
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
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
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