New Clinical Trial Represents One of the Largest Global Studies to Examine the Effectiveness of Advanced Mechanical Treatment in Stroke Care

MANSFIELD, Mass. - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien (NYSE:COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the launch of a new study, SWIFT PRIME, which enrolled its first patient at the University at Buffalo. The new multi-center, randomized controlled trial will be one of the largest global studies to examine the adjunctive use of mechanical thrombectomy during the early stages of acute ischemic stroke onset.

Acute ischemic stroke occurs when a clot in a blood vessel blocks blood supply to the brain. According to the American Heart Association, acute ischemic stroke is the leading cause of disability and the fourth most common cause of death in the United States.

The SWIFT PRIME study will examine acute ischemic stroke patients treated with either intravenous ti ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 14 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Les efforts internationaux pour doubler la part de l’énergie renouvelable d’ici 2030 sont faisables mais ils ont besoin d’accélérer la durabilité pour réussir selon une feuille de route mondiale  lancée aujourd’hui à l’occasion de l’Assemblée de L’Agence Internationale des Énergies Renouvelables(IRENA) à Abu Dhabi.

Plus de 150 pays participent à l’assemblée de deux jours, devenue le rassemblement politique d’envergure au niveau mondiale visant à favoriser l’adoption de l’énergie renouvelable

L’opération  "REMAP 2030” rassemblera des experts et des décideurs politiques du monde entier pour évaluer le décalage entre les projections actuelles relatives à l’énergie renouvelable et les objectifs définis par l’Initiative « Énergie Durable pour Tous » lancée par l ... Read more »

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Abdullah Al-Al-Dosari and Ghassan Afandi, drivers of "Saudi Gear Hyundai" racing team, are all set and in high spirits to compete in the 2nd round of the "Saudi Racing Festival" season 2013 which kicks off on Wednesday (Jan. 16) in Riyadh.

Al-Al-Dosari is going head to head in the T2 category of the GT championship onboard Hyundai Genesis 3.8 GT, while Afandi, onboard Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Turbo, is taking part in Drifting category both locally and regionally.

The Hyundai Genesis, under the sponsorship of Mohammed Yousuf  Naghi Motors, strongly enters motorsport  season this year, having Al-Al-Dosari of the Saudi Gear team, who was the winner of last years' season championship.

In the first round of the Saudi GT championship 2012/2013, Al-Al-Dosari had to overcome some hiccups when a technician forgot to fuel the car and balance the tire air pressure which slowed him down, erasing t ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

China has announced it will join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a milestone in international efforts to double the share of renewable energy worldwide by 2030.

The accession of China – a world leader in technology manufacturing and the use of wind, solar and hydropower – marks a major step toward universal membership for the Agency, which currently has 160 participating states.

"China looks forward to becoming a full member of IRENA soon, as well as working alongside all countries for greater achievements in global renewable energy development,” said Liu Qi, Vice-Minister of the National Energy Administration of China, at IRENA’s 3rd annual Assembly inthe United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.

China is the world’s largest ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

International efforts to double the share of renewable energy by 2030 are attainable, but need to accelerate substantially if they are to be successful, according to a new global roadmap launched at the International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) Assembly in Abu Dhabi.

More than 150 countries are attending the two-day assembly, which has become the world’s pre-eminent policy gathering to promote the uptake of renewable energy.  

The REMAP 2030 process will bring together experts and policy makers from across the globe together to assess the gap between current renewable energy projections and targets set by the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative.

Initial results show that investment in renewable power generation, grid expansions, sustainable biomass and the use of renewable energy to generate heat needs to accelerate substantially to meet targets. Global ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Lundi 14 Janvier 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Le Groupe QNB a continué d’enregistrer une croissance solide en termes de bénéfices  avec un profit net pour 2012 de plus de 8.3 milliards riyal qataris, soit une croissance de 11.1 % par rapport à 2011. Ces résultats, les plus hauts jamais enregistrés par le groupe, soulignent de nouveau, sa résistance et sa capacité génératrice de revenu en plus du succès extraordinaire en ce qui concerne l’expansion des activités d’affaires principales du groupe.

Le conseil d’administration recommande à l’Assemblée Générale de distribuer un dividende en liquide, de 60 % de la valeur nominale des actions (6.0 rials qataris par action). Les résultats financiers de 2012 en plus de la distribution des bénéfices doivent être approuvés par la Banque Centrale du Qatar(QCB).

Le total des actifs a augmenté de ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The UAE today announced the formal ratification of its headquarters agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA), confirming IRENA’s position as the global hub for renewable energy, and the first international organisation headquartered in the Middle East.

The announcement was made during the first day of the annual IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of ministers and officials from 150 countries. It formally accords IRENA all the rights, privileges and protections of an international organisation.

The agreement also highlights the UAE’s emergence as a global centre of excellence for renewable energy. Abu Dhabi is home to Masdar, the renewable energy city, and this week is hosting thousands of industry leaders and policy makers for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

"I want to thank the UAE’s leadership for their support of IRENA’s HQ ratification, which ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Sunday, January 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

QNB Group continued to record robust growth in profitability, with Net Profit for 2012 exceeding QR8.3 billion, up by 11.1% compared to 2011. These results, the highest ever achieved by the Group, demonstrated once again its resilience and revenue-generating capacity, as well as outstanding success in expanding the Group’s core business activities.

The Board of Directors is recommending to the General Assembly the distribution of a cash dividend of 60% of the nominal share value (QR6.0 per share). The financial results for 2012 along with the profit distribution are subject to Qatar Central Bank (QCB) approval.

Total assets increased by 21.5% to reach QR367 billion, the highest ever achieved by the Bank. This was the result of a strong growth rate of 28.9% in loans and advances to reach QR250 billion. Meanwhile, customer deposits recorded a solid growth of 34.9% to QR270 billion, resulting in improved liquidity ... Read more »