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BRIEFS FUJIFILM receives

Technology giant Epson
has established Epson
META-CWA, a new sales
c om pa ny to ser ve Excellence Award
busi ne ss e s and
consumers within one of
the world’s most dynamic regions for technology adoption, FUJIFILM has been
with operations set to begin in October 2024. Headquartered awarded the Customer
in Dubai, the new operation reflects the immense potential Excellence Partnership
that Epson sees across the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Award by Dubai Chambers.
Central & West Asia (META-CWA). The new regional operation The recognition highlights
is being led by Neil Colquhoun, as President for Epson META- the technology giant’s com-
CWA, who has spent more than a decade with the company. mitment to delivering out-
“At Epson, we take pride in what we design, manufacture, standing service and
and deliver. This expansion into the Middle East, Türkiye, fostering strong partner-
Africa, and Central & West Asia represents more than just ships.
business growth – it’s about connecting with the heart of
local needs and delivering technology that empowers “We are grateful to Dubai Customer Excellence Partnership Award by Dubai Chambers
people and businesses, all while caring for the planet and Chambers for this honour
building a more sustainable future,” notes Colquhoun. and look forward to contin- Film Co. Ltd. FUJIFILM nologies in the field of photo
“Moreover, this structure will give our talented on-ground ued collaboration and suc- MEA performs its operations imaging.
teams even greater opportunity to support the continued cess together,” said of medical systems, graphic In line with its efforts to
business growth with local partners.” FUJIFILM. systems, device technology, become a comprehensive
Dubai-based FUJIFILM electronic imaging, photo healthcare company,
The Emirates Publishers Middle East & Africa is a sub- imaging, optical devices,
Association (EPA) has sidiary of FUJIFILM recording media, and indus- Fujifilm is now applying
signed a memorandum Holdings Corporation, trial products in various these technologies to the pre-
of understanding (MoU) offices throughout the vention, diagnosis, and treat-
wit h Ne tw or k Tokyo, Japan. The company ment of diseases in the
International, a leading was founded in 1934 as a pro- Middle East and Africa.
enabler of digital ducer of photographic film The company has built up Medical and Life Science
commerce in the Middle under the name Fuji Photo a wealth of advanced tech- fields.
East and Africa, to offer
advanced digital payment solutions to UAE publishers. This Canon conducts ‘Women Who
partnership aims to streamline the sales process of their
publications and reduce financial overheads. The
effective rates on both local and international payment Empower’ Campaign
agreement will enable publishers to benefit from cost-
cards, along with reduced fees on online sales transactions.
Additionally, it will facilitate seamless and secure payment Canon Middle East cele-
processing leveraging Network International’s payment brated its third award this
solutions in the UAE. EPA Executive Director Rashid Al Kous month, winning the Bronze
highlighted that this initiative aligns with the Association’s medal at the 24th Gulf
goals to advance the publishing sector in the UAE. Sustainability Awards for
‘Best Learning and
The Dubai Exhibition Educational Programme’, as
Centre (DEC) is all set to part of its ‘Women Who
become the largest Empower’ campaign. The
indoor exhibition and award is on a mission to rec-
events destination by The programme included printing, photography, and content creation as its three modules
2031. This comes in the ognize, reward, and pro-
wake of the Dh10 billion m o te o u ts ta n di n g Business Women Council Canon Emirates' role is to
($2.72 billion) master plan being approved by HH Sheikh sustainability initiatives (DBWC), a leading platform consolidate and reinforce
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and across the Middle East. in the UAE for the personal Canon's position in the
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. On completion Aligning with the compa- and professional develop- region through an inte-
the DEC will become the largest purpose-built indoor events ny’s core value of a human- ment of business women. grated structure. The com-
and exhibitions venue in the region. The expansion of the centric approach, Canon The initiative embodies
venue will be carried out in 3 phases: phase 1 will be presented its workshop Canon’s unwavering dedica- pany is responsible for
completed by 2026, and phase 2 by 2028. The final phase, series ‘Women Who tion to uplift and support Canon Business Solutions in
expected to be completed by 2031, will increase the total Empower’. The programme women in the print and the UAE and all related
indoor exhibition space to 180,000 square metres featuring imaging industries through activities. Canon Emirates'
26 halls. The inaugural edition of FESPA Middle East was included printing, photogra- presence is an important
successfully launched at the DEC with the support of Dubai phy, and content creation as webinars, mentorship
World Trade Centre’s proactive team helmed by its Vice its three modules. The cam- opportunities, and network- step towards the realization
President Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar. paign was conducted in col- ing events. of Canon's potential in the
laboration with the Dubai Established in 2007, UAE.
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