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Present in the Middle East and North Africa for over 130 years, Reuters has strong roots in the Arab World and has built up close relationships with many local businesses and organisations.
In a move which reaffirms Reuters' commitment to the region, Reuters will supply the Dubai Autism Centre with up-to-the-minute medical and technology information. The centre will benefit from having unlimited access to Factiva, currently appearing on more than 1.5 million desktops. A joint venture between Reuters and Dow Jones, Factiva provides data, global news and business information from over 8,000 sources from around the world, through its web sites and content integration solutions. Helping companies to integrate news and business information into their daily workflow, resulting in innovative and informed decision making, the centre will benefit from the extensive Factiva offering.
The Dubai Autism Centre is a non-profit organisation providing information, support, advice and training to professionals and parents of autistic children. The centre was started in November 2001 with the issuance of a decree from H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing plans to have a an Autism Centre in Dubai with its various services targeted towards encouraging a better understanding of autism and helping families and professionals.
Samir Sabbah, Business Director for Reuters Media, Middle East and Africa said, "We are delighted to be supporting the Dubai Autsim Centre with Reuters information. At Reuters we are committed to supporting the local community and as a non profit making organisation which helps Autistic children and their parents, the centre is a very worthy benefactor and we applause the good work they do."
Mohammed Amin Al Emadi, Secretary General of Dubai Autism Centre stated, "Dubai Autism Resource Centre is very happy to benefit from Reuters' extensive information supply which will aid us in our efforts and will allow us access to a wealth of medical and general information. We thank Reuters for their support and we look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with them."
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Reuters Gulf to support the Dubai Autism Resource Centre
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 05 - 2002 at 13:48
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Reuters Gulf, the leading global provider of financial information, news and technology to financial institutions, the media, businesses and individuals, has pledged its support to the Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) in the form of its information offering.
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Issued on behalf of REUTERS by Gulf Hill & Knowlton. For further information please contact Randa Mazzawi or Charlotte Dent on 9713344930About Reuters Gulf
Established in the Middle East and North Africa over 130 years ago, Reuters is a leading global provider of financial information, news and technology to financial institutions, the media, businesses and individuals. Offering customers a combination of content, technology and connectivity, Reuters' premier position is founded on continuous technological innovation and a reputation for speed, accuracy, integrity and impartiality.
Reuters' commitment to the Gulf expanded some seventy years ago with the establishment of its office in Bahrain. Now boasting nine offices in the Gulf region with a full-time staff of more than 130 employees, Reuters caters to the expanding markets of the region and ensures that Reuters' services are available in all the Gulf centres. The regional head-office based in the Dubai Technology, e-commerce & Media Free Zone, serves as the headquarters to the Middle East and Africa.
With data provided on more than 940,000 shares, bonds, and other financial instruments as well as on 40,000 companies and with financial information obtained from 257 exchanges and over-the-counter markets, Reuters Gulf ensures that it draws on the vast information available through the global network to serve its clients in the fields of Solutions, Consulting, Media and Editorial services.
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, News EditorSunday, May 05 - 2002 at 13:48 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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