Après un démarrage réussi durant l'année grâce à plusieurs événements, Tejari opte pour l’approche intérieure

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mercredi 26 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Au cours des trois prochains mois, Tejari acceuillera une série de séances d'informations en ligne gratuite destinée aux professionnels en matière d’achats et de gestion de l'offre dans la région du Moyen-Orient.

À quoi vous  pouvez vous attendre?

Les séances d’informations, visant à partager les connaissances, seront sous forme de forum pour Tejari afin de pouvoir partager ses expériences et ses meilleures approches pour l'adoption et l'utilisation de ses technologies. Les sujets comprennent: Les Ventes aux Enchères Electroniques Réussies, les Meilleures Pratiques en matière de Gestion du Programme et du Processus pour l’Achat et la Visibilité à travers la Gestion du Cont ... Read more »

OneSubsea cible la production et la récupération sous-marine de pétrole


HOUSTON - Mercredi 26 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cameron et Schlumberger ont annoncé aujourd'hui que OneSubsea™, une coentreprise de fabrication et de mise au point de produits, systèmes et services pour le marché du pétrole et du gaz sous-marins, avait obtenu toutes les approbations réglementaires nécessaires. Les parties doivent clôturer la transaction qui rendra OneSubsea opérationnelle le 30 juin 2013.

Cameron et Schlumberger détiennent la coentreprise à 60/40 respectivement. Avec sa longue histoire d'innovations et de premières dans le marché sous-marin, Cameron est un chef de file du secteur pour sa capacité de conception, son excellence en termes de fabrication et la réussite de ses installations. Schlumberger apporte une compréhension approfondie des gisements, des puits ... Read more »

FRENCH GUIANA - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In the early evening of 25th June 2013, O3b’s first four satellites roared skyward aboard the Arianespace Soyuz launch vehicle. A few short hours later, first contact was made with O3b’s gateway in Hawaii, confirming the birth of the satellite industry’s newest and most innovative operator.

O3b is deploying a revolutionary new network that combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber, bringing high speed, low cost connectivity to billions of people across emerging markets who have never had access to this level of connectivity before. Customers witnessing the launch included Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, O3b’s first Maritime customer, Telecom Cook Islands, who will receive the first commercial signals across the network this summer and Maju Nusa, soon to roll out a state of the art 3G backhaul network in Malaysia built on O3b’s low latency capacity.

John W. Dick, O3b Chairman, said ... Read more »

CEO Bridgette Chambers will leave at the end of the year following a successful turnaround, revitalization of ASUG

CHICAGO - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) Board of Directors announced today the launch of a national CEO search to replace CEO Bridgette Chambers, who departs the post on Dec. 31. She is leaving at the end of her contract having completed a successful financial turnaround of the world's largest independent community of SAP professionals.

ASUG’s Board Chairperson Michael Stoko said the organization would begin the search immediately with the goal of having a new CEO in place to ensure a smooth transition.

"Working with the board, Bridgette has done a great job bringing ASUG back to financial stability and to growing our membership and services to our members,” Stoko said. "During her tenure she has helped us achieve a revitalization of ASUG relevance to our members that is at an al ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department, the Emirates Women Police Association organized a training program for its members on "Scientific Research Methods”.

The program, which was held at the Capital Police GHQ, included a number of lectures delivered by Dr. Nazir Al Dalaliha, professor of Relations and Diplomatic studies at the University of Sharjah. It aims to improve the efficiency of the Emirates Women Police Association’s female members in performing social researches tackling topics on social and family affairs.

The (EWPA) members were acquainted with the scientific methodology used in conducting scientific research, its importance and objectives. They also learned the means to identify the research’s main issue; the applied methods in preparing researches; in addition to other information needed by researchers to carry out their tasks.

For her part, Capta ... Read more »

MERS-CoV: In one month Greffex builds an advanced vaccine against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus

AURORA, Colo. - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A scant two months after creating the first comprehensive vaccine for H7N9 avian influenza, Greffex developed a vaccine to protect against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV.) The vaccine was readied in just four weeks after MERS-CoV had moved to the WHO's "alert phase" that also includes the human bird flu viruses H5N1 and H7N9. "We have big competitors who claim they can initiate vaccine production faster than we can,” says Dr. Uwe D. Staerz, Chief Scientific Officer at Greffex. "That they can go from algorithm to gene synthesis in matter of days invoking synthetic biology. But after they've constructed the necessary genes, they still need several months to deliver an actual vaccine. Once we get the genetic information for a new virus, we can give you a testab ... Read more »

WIN Symposium 2013

VILLEJUIF, France - Mercredi 26 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les organisateurs des symposiums WIN, conférences intersectorielles d’envergure internationale axées sur la médecine personnalisée du cancer, sont fiers d’annoncer aujourd’hui l’accréditation par l’ASCO de l’édition 2013 du symposium WIN. C’est pour la cinquième année consécutive que le symposium WIN reçoit la caution de l’ASCO soulignant ainsi la remarquable qualité scientifique de ces conférences.

 « Nous sommes enchantés que l’ASCO ait choisi de cautionner le symposium WIN », a déclaré Prof. Alexander Eggermont, directeur général de l’institut Gustave Roussy et vice-président du consortium WIN. « Étant donné la renommée internationale de l’ASCO et la manière dont elle souhaite transformer le traitement du cancer, il était importa ... Read more »

GENEVA, Switzerland - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viroblock SA, a Swiss start-up, today presented new data at ICPIC 2013 in Geneva, showing that their face-mask containing proprietary novel cholesterol depletion technology traps and kills over 99.9995% of H1N1 flu viruses (swine flu), 99.999% of H5N1 flu viruses (avian flu) and 99.997% human corona viruses on pass through air. Aimed at helping protect people from these respiratory pathogens, the mask is up to one hundred times more effective than a similar mask without Viroblock technology. The company will now start direct sales in Switzerland and is looking for distributors in other countries.

"Aerobiology tests for face-masks simulate real life situations, in which the user is exposed to viruses coming in. The mask helps prevent transmission from and to the person wearing the mask.” commented Dr Thierry Pelet, CSO at Viroblock. "The stringent testing demonstrates the efficacy and speed at ... Read more »

WIN Symposia 2013

VILLEJUIF, France - Wednesday, June 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The organizers of the WIN Symposia, a series of global cross-sector meetings focused on personalized cancer medicine, today proudly announce that ASCO has endorsed the WIN 2013 Symposium. This marks the 5th consecutive year that WIN Symposia have received ASCO’s endorsement, made in recognition of the outstanding scientific quality of the congress.

"We are thrilled that ASCO has again chosen to endorse the WIN Symposium,” said Alexander Eggermont, Director General of the Institut Gustave Roussy and Vice-Chair of the WIN Consortium. "With ASCO’s tremendous global stature and its vision to transform cancer care, this endorsement is important to WIN’s goal of making an impact on personalized cancer therapy around the globe.” ASCO joins ESMO, EORTC, ESO, and UICC in endorsing WIN2013.

WIN2013, focused on the theme of Personalized Cancer Medicine: From Innovation to Im ... Read more »

LONDRES - Mercredi 26 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprise Rent-A-Car nomme SharingMatters BV pour développer un entreprise de location de marque Enterprise aux Pays-Bas. Ceci s'inscrit dans la lignée de la stratégie actuelle de croissance européenne adoptée par Enterprise.

La société établira une présence dans tous les grands aéroports hollandais, avec une première ouverture prévue pour le début du mois de septembre 2013. Elle s'implantera ensuite dans les principales gares ferroviaires du pays. L'objectif à terme est de proposer un réseau de points de location couvrant l'ensemble des grandes plaques tournantes de transport et des grands centres urbains des Pays-Bas, de manière à répondre à la demande sans cesse croissante des voyageurs d'affaires ou d'agrément venus de l'extérieur.

La nomination de SharingMatters constitue pour Enterprise ... Read more »

Les planificateurs ont offert des points bonus pour les réservations de groupes, de réunions ou d’événements

MCLEAN dans l’État de Virginie - Mercredi 26 Juin 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide et son portefeuille de marques d’hôtels ont annoncé leur toute première promotion destinée aux réunions et événements de groupes à travers le portefeuille pour les Amériques, Wish You Were Here. Avec Hilton HHonors, le programme de fidélité pour les 10 marques distinctives de Hilton Worldwide, chaque réservation directe et indirecte (tierce) effectuée entre le 25 juin et le 15 septembre 2013 permettra de bénéficier de points bonus Hilton HHonors dans plus de 1 300 hôtels participants aux États-Unis : Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US - Tuesday, June 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For Non-U.S. and Non-UK media

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced results from a new analysis of Phase III data demonstrating that treatment with the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor linagliptin is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), versus a number of comparators (placebo, glimepiride and voglibose). These findings were presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 73rd Scientific Sessions®.1

"There is a well-established association between cardiovascular events and Type 2 Diabetes,” said Dr. Odd Erik Johansen, MD, PhD and, Senior Clinical Programme Leader, Boehringer Ingelheim. "In fact, CV events rank as the major cause of death in patients with diabetes, accounting for more than 50% of all diabetes fatalities. It is therefore important to identify t ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, was recently briefed in his office on a PhD thesis in sports medicine provided by Major Doctor Rima Mohammed Qasim Al Hosni from the Department of Medical Services at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. She earned a PhD in sports medicine focusing on sports and training injuries from the University of Nottingham’s Police College in the United Kingdom.

During the meeting, His Highness stressed the leadership's commitment to delivering the potential that contributes to enhancing the efforts of distinguished national cadres, especially those holding higher education degrees. His Highness appreciated the  efforts of the researcher and wished her success in serving the nation.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of In ... Read more »

OneSubsea targets subsea oil production and recovery


HOUSTON - Tuesday, June 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cameron and Schlumberger today announced that OneSubsea™, a joint venture to manufacture and develop products, systems and services for the subsea oil and gas market, has received all required regulatory approvals. The parties will close the transaction making OneSubsea operational on June 30, 2013.

Cameron and Schlumberger have 60/40 ownership of the joint venture, respectively. Cameron, with its long history of innovation and firsts in the subsea market, is an industry leader in design capability, manufacturing excellence and successful installations. Schlumberger brings a deep understanding of the reservoir, and industry-leading well completions, subsea processing and integration platform. Through the integration of these strengths, OneSubsea will offer best-in-class subsea solutions for its customers.

Cameron Chairman, President and ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, June 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enterprise Rent-A-Car has appointed SharingMatters BV to develop an Enterprise-branded rental business in the Netherlands. This forms part of Enterprise’s ongoing European growth strategy.

The company will establish a presence across the major Dutch airports, with the first expected to be open at the start of September, 2013. This will be followed soon after by the country’s major train stations. The aim is to deliver a network of rental locations across the Netherlands at major transport and city hubs to serve the increasing demands of inbound leisure and business travellers.

The appointment of SharingMatters marks another step in Enterprise’s European expansion programme aimed at offering greater choice to global travellers looking for high-calibre, service-focused rental. With this latest move, Enterprise continues to extend its reach ever closer to a network representing 100 per cent of European c ... Read more »

Colonel Al Junaibi: The suspects used a firearm and a vehicle without a license plate

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Accompanied with a seven-year old child

The Abu Dhabi Police arrested two persons (a GCC citizen and an Asian) under suspicions of hunting a deer in one of the nature reserves in Ghayathi in the Western Region. The suspects used a hunting rifle and a vehicle without a license plate.

The seven-year-old son of the GCC national that accompanied the two men on their hunting trip was handed over to his family, according to Colonel Ojeil Ali Al Junaibi, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. Colonel Al Junaibi warned people against putting the lives of children at risk and hunting without a permit; he stated that hunting without the appropriate permits is punishable by law.

"On June 11th, a patrol vehicle spotted a pick-up truck at night without license plate num ... Read more »