NEW YORK - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today the appointment of Michael O’Hare as Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources. Mr. O’Hare will report jointly to William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer. He assumes his new position on September 30, 2013.

Mr. O’Hare joins the Estée Lauder Companies from the Netherlands-based Heineken N.V., a family-controlled public company, where for the last four years he served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the executive committee. Working closely with Heineken’s board of directors, Mr. O’Hare led the company’s governance, compensation and talent development programs, establishing a top Human Resources (HR) function supporting Heineken’s more than 85,000 employees across 70 countries. Additionally, he helped integrate acquired operations across Latin and Sou ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Mercredi 19 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation (TOKYO : 6752) et l'UNESCO ont annoncé aujourd'hui le renouvellement de leur accord de partenariat stratégique. Le nouvel accord couvrira la période de deux ans allant de juin 2013 à mai 2015.

L'accord-cadre stratégique a été signé par la directrice générale de l'UNESCO, Mme Irina Bokova et par le principal directeur général de Panasonic Corporation, M. Takumi Kajisha, le 18 juin 2013 à Phnom Penh au Royaume du Cambodge, à l'occasion de la 37ème session du Comité du patrimoine mondial. Le partenariat vise à la sensibilisation en matière de conservation des sites du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et à la promotion de l'éducation environnementale pour la prochaine génération, à travers le Programme d'éducation du patrimoine mondial. À travers ce partenariat, Panasonic a promu ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended on Tuesday, the graduation ceremony of 632 male and female Emirati Nationals, who make up the third batch of graduates from the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), and the first batch of graduates from the Secondary Technical School (STS), the two branches affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET).

Also present at the ceremony, which was held at the Applied Technology complex in Mohammed bin Zayed city in Abu Dhabi, were Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of His Highness, the Minister of Interior; and Adveti's deputy director general Dr Mubarak Al Shamsi, along with a number o ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles (NYSE: Q) has been named to IDG’s Computerworld "100 Best Places to Work in IT” list for the fifth time.

Computerworld has recognized the top 100 companies for information technology professionals since 1994 based on criteria such as diversity, career development, training and retention.

"We are extremely honored that the Quintiles organization has been recognized by Computerworld once again,” said Quintiles Chief Information Officer Richard Thomas. "Quintiles works with leading biopharma and healthcare companies around the world, supporting them in their mission to improve health. We have been working over the years to create an environment where top technology talent has the opportunity to develop professionally and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world.”

In late 2012, Thomas was named a Computerworld "Premier IT Leader,” further indicat ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation (TOKYO:6752) and UNESCO announced the renewal of their strategic partnership agreement today. The new agreement will run for two years from June 2013 to May 2015.

The strategic framework agreement was signed by UNESCO Director-General, Ms. Irina Bokova and Senior Managing Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation, Mr. Takumi Kajisha, on June 18, 2013, in Phnom Penh in the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the occasion of the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee. The partnership aims to raise awareness about the conservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites and to promote environmental education for the next generation through the World Heritage Education Program. Through this partnership, Panasonic has promoted joint programs in the fields of "education for the next generation", "communication", and "technological support" over the past two years (June 2011 to May 2013). Following ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The In5 innovation hub, the UAE’s newest hot spot for tech entrepreneurs and start-ups, is witnessing a significant uptake in applications from budding ICT entrepreneurs.

The news follows findings of a report from Sindibad Business entitled Investment in Internet and Technology Startups in the Arab World which states that UAE tech startups attracted an overall estimate of $74 Million from 2010 to 2012, the highest in the region.

In5, which aims to supporting the development of the ICT start-up ecosystem in Dubai, was launched last month by Dubai Internet City (DIC), the Middle East and North’s Africa’s largest ICT community.

As part of DIC’s commitment to the development of the UAE’s ICT industry, in5 will be participating in the Arabnet Digital Summit, the largest regional event for web and mobile businesses.

The summit, which takes place at Altantis Palm Jumeirah from June 24-26, ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Caroline du Nord - Mercredi 19 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quintiles (NYSE :  Q) figure pour la cinquième fois sur la liste des « 100 Meilleurs environnements de travail dans le domaine IT » du magazine Computerworld d'IDG.

Computerworld récompense depuis 1994 les 100 meilleures entreprises pour les professionnels des technologies de l'information à partir de critères tels que la diversité, le développement de carrière, la formation et la fidélisation du personnel.

« Nous sommes extrêmement honorés du fait que l'organisation Quintiles ait été reconnue une fois de plus par Computerworld, » a déclaré Richard Thomas, directeur principal de l'information chez Quintiles. « Quintiles travaille aux côtés des plus grandes entreprises dans les domaines du biopharmaceutique et des soins de santé à travers le monde, en les aidant à accomplir leur mission qui ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Wednesday, June 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On the verge of launching its next-generation satellite constellation, O3b Networks today announced a major long-term capacity deal, providing fiber equivalent capacity to Malaysian telecoms provider Maju Nusa.

The multi-million dollar, multi-year deal, awarded under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications, will allow Maju Nusa to deploy mobile data services significantly further into mobile operators’ networks, reaching rural communities in Malaysia where there is little or no access to broadband.

Maju Nusa is a premium Managed Solutions Provider based in Malaysia, providing a comprehensive range of broadband networking technologies, solutions and services to customers from various market verticals such as Consumers, SME’s, Businesses and Telcos. It aims to close the digital divide existing between rural and urban Malaysia and is involved in a number of government initiatives providing hi ... Read more »

Une nouvelle entreprise centrée sur les projets de centrales thermiques et hydroélectriques en Afrique

LONDRES - Mercredi 19 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Denham Capital, une importante société internationale de financement par capitaux propres axée sur l'énergie et les ressources, a annoncé aujourd’hui la formation de la société d’Endeavor Energy. Denham a accordé  à l'entreprise un engagement initial de 100 millions de dollars de son fonds VI estimé de 3 milliards de dollars  et soulevé en 2012. Elle obtiendra également un co-investissement d’autres investisseurs financiers et des associes participatifs  au niveau du projet à l'avenir. La stabilité  financière de Denham permet à Endeavor Energy de poursuivre simultanément plusieurs projets à travers l'Afrique.

La nouvelle société investira dans  les projets de ... Read more »

O3b sera le premier opérateur satellite à permettre le déploiement d'un important réseau 3G par satellite

SINGAPOUR - Mercredi 19 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sur le point de lancer sa constellation de services par satellite de nouvelle génération, O3b Networks a annoncé aujourd'hui la conclusion d'un important contrat de capacité à long terme, pour fournir à l'opérateur de télécommunications malaisien Maju Nusa des moyens équivalents à ceux d'un réseau par fibre.

Cette entente pluriannuelle de plusieurs millions de dollars, financée avec l'approbation du ministère des Communications, permettra à Maju Nusa de déployer des services de données mobiles beaucoup plus étendus aux réseaux des opérateurs mobiles, de manière à pouvoir desservir les collectivités rurales de Malaisie où l'accès à large bande est minime ou inexistant ... Read more »

La jeune entreprise en mode furtif déclare que Ken Morse, Ryan Orr et d'autres dirigeants de renom ont rejoint le conseil consultatif

DALLAS - Mercredi 19 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Connectloud Inc., une jeune entreprise de logiciels désormais en mode furtif, a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir choisi l'ancien dirigeant de Cisco Systems Zeeshan Naseh en tant que président et chef de la direction. La société a également annoncé qu'elle est conseillée par un panel de noms prestigieux dans le domaine de la technologie et des activités commerciales, avec notamment Ken Morse, un entrepreneur accompli et directeur général et fondateur du Centre MIT Entrepreneurship, et Ryan Orr, professeur à l'université de Stanford et entrepreneur.

M. Naseh est un dirigeant chevronné des technologies de la Silicon Valley qui a passé près de 15 ans chez Cisco Systems, plus r&eac ... Read more »

New company to focus on thermal and hydroelectric power projects in Africa

LONDON - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Denham Capital, a leading energy-focused global private equity firm, announced the formation of Endeavor Energy today. Denham is seeding the enterprise with an initial commitment of $100 million from its $3 billion Fund VI raised in 2012 and will obtain co-investment from other financial investors and project level equity partners in the future. The financial strength of Denham allows Endeavor Energy to simultaneously pursue multiple projects across Africa.

The new company will invest in thermal (natural gas-fired and other technologies) and hydroelectric power projects in Africa. Its primary focus will be to identify and develop independent power projects in mid-to-late stage development within capacity short markets where the projects can help reduce the cost of power. Endeavor Energy will team up with local partners as it d ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports, attended the "Leaders’ visions ... Achievement Makers” Forum, organized by the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, represented by the Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department. The "Oasis of Creativity” Exhibition was also organized on the sidelines of the Forum, and was held at the Police Officers' Club in Al Ain.

It is noteworthy that the Forum coincides with the UAE achieving an advanced ranking in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index Report 2013, issued by the International Institute of Management Development in Switzerland. The report aims to measure States of the world’s ability to promote innovation and knowledge.

The Forum was attended by Brigadier Ghareeb Al Hosani, Director General of Ports and Ai ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced the launch of its inaugural program to sponsor creative individuals at the Ministry of Interior. The program, which is the first-of-its-kind in the country, aims to discover the ministry’s creative employees and help them further develop their creativity. A total of 20 officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians from different police headquarters and sectors are taking part in the program. They held a meeting at the Leadership Development and Creativity Center at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior.

In his speech on the occasion, Major General Al Nuaimi said: "Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, supports this program as he believes it is of vital importan ... Read more »

VILLEJUIF, France - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) Consortium, a leader in personalized cancer medicine, today proudly announced that the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), an association of thirty-eight independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, has become a member of the consortium. Founded on the recognition that greater success can be achieved through collaboration than any organization can achieve alone, the WIN Consortium is a global network of leading academic, industry, insurance and patient advocacy organizations working to make personalized cancer care a reality for patients worldwide.

"The WIN consortium and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association share the mission of providing greater value to patients in need of cancer care and treatment,” said Dr. John Mendelsohn, Chairman of the WIN Consortium and the Director of the Khalifa Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy at ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate carried out traffic awareness programs for 277 taxi drivers from the Tawasul Transport Company in collaboration with the SAAED Association for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents. The programs highlighted regulations and traffic rules within the scope of the "Summer Without Accidents” campaign. They also underscored the priority of making roads safer, the traffic safety strategy, and inter-community communication methodology.

Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Amri, Chief of Public Relations Section in the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, said that summer awareness programs for drivers focus on enhancing the traffic culture and reducing the causes of traffic accidents on internal and external roads in an effort to reduce the number of deaths and injuries.

He said: "The lectures given by the First Warrant Officer Salem Al Nah ... Read more »

Stealth-mode startup says M.A. Ashraf, Ken Morse and other all-stars have joined Board of Advisors

DALLAS - Tuesday, June 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Connectloud Inc., a software startup now in stealth mode, announced today that former Cisco Systems executive Zeeshan Naseh has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company also announced that it is being advised by a slate of technology and business all-stars, including Abu Dhabi Bank executive M.A. Ashraf and serial entrepreneur and Founding Managing Director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center Ken Morse.

Naseh is a seasoned Silicon Valley technology executive who served nearly 15 years at Cisco Systems, most recently as Director Services. He built Cisco’s cloud services business from whiteboard to global field launch, including its growth to more than $1 billion in revenue. Naseh’s next challenge is to lead Connectloud through the global execution and expansion of its mission t ... Read more »