ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

With the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Media and Public Relations Section at the Naturalization Residency and Ports Affairs Department organized a religious lecture delivered by Sheikh Talib Mohamed Al Shehhi, Head of Preaching Department at the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments.

The lecture, which was held at Union Hall at the Naturalization Residency and Ports Affairs Department, comes in line with the systematic relationship with society. It is also part of the yearly religious activities’ program organized by the Section, to reflect the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan. It aims to spread religious awareness among staff members, acquaint them with the religious values and remind them of the importance of good deeds and obedience during the holy month of Ramadan.

Present at the lecture were the General Coordinator of Naturalization, Residency an ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Police Directorate honored the entities that took part in organizing the summer program for police officers’ children attended by more than 28 pupils from preparatory and elementary schools.

Colonel Mohammad Suhail Al Rashidi, Deputy Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate, lauded the efforts exerted to prepare this year's program, which achieved the coveted goals and aspirations of occupying the children’s leisure time with purposeful activities. It is noteworthy that the summer activities program closing ceremony, which was held at the Al Ain Police Officers Club Theatre, was attended by a number of officers, parents and students.

In a speech delivered on behalf of Colonel Hareb Khamis Al Khaili, Deputy Head of Clubs Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Captain Abdullah Al Tawir Al Ameri noted that the Police Leadership dedicates great attention to the community-based events and pr ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Social Support Centre affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ launched its awareness-raising program "Your Family Your Haven”, in line with its plan for 2013. It is noteworthy that the program will be implemented in a number of religious centers affiliated to the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and target 100 married women in those centers.

The Program, which will run until September, aims to shed the light on the matrimonial duties and responsibilities of each party to the marriage, and the ways and skills required to deal with marital conflicts, as well as to protect society from the negative effects of family and social problems.

The program will feature a series of educational lectures on the skills of solving marital conflicts.  Moreover, the campaign’s program will focus on women and the key role they play in this aspect. It will also highlight the me ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ports Security Institute at the Ports and Airports Security Department at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of 84 participants after completing five specialized one-week courses. . The 5 courses were held at the Institute and included:  2 courses in "Detection and Security Inspection using computer based simulation training (CBT); one "Airports Security Basics” course; one "English Language” course, and one Diploma on the "Importance of Maintaining Information Confidentiality”.

Lieutenant Colonel Naima Salem Awad, Head of the Training Division, said that training Police cadres embodies the strategy of Abu Dhabi Police, aimed at enhancing the skills of Police staff members in the various services-based fields, to keep up with the latest developments in all fields.

She added that 84 participants enrolled in the five courses and were trained on a number of disciplines and sciences ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior visited sick children at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Colonel Obaid Al Zaabi, Head of Public Relations Department indicated that this visit reflects the Police’s keenness to strengthen relations and achieve interaction with the various segments of society, which reflects positively on the relationship between the Police and community members.  Moreover, Colonel Al Zaabi offered gifts to patients, wishing them a speedy recovery.

For his part, Ahmad Hamad Al Mansouri, Head of Patient Experience Office at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Ministry of Interior’s visit, lauding its efforts to boost patients morale.

The Ministry of Interior’s delegation included Captain Saleh Al Dehaimi Al Ameri, Director of the External Relations Branch; First Assistant ... Read more »

MALMÖ, Suède - Dimanche 14 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Une étude récente publiée dans le New England Journal of Medicine (2013;368:2159-2168) a conclu que la position ventrale (poitrine face au sol), utilisée dans le cadre d’une intervention précoce chez les patients souffrant de SDRA sévère (SDRAS), permettait une réduction de la mortalité de 50 % après 28 jours et de 42 % après 90 jours (p<0,001). Une réduction significative des jours sans ventilateur a également été observée sur des périodes similaires pour les patients du groupe ayant adopté la position ventrale.

L’édition de juin 2013 a décrit les résultats d’un essai multicentrique, prospectif, randomisé et contrôlé incluant 466 patients. La mortalité a été nettement inférieure dans le groupe de patients SDRAS ventilés qui on ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Human Rights Committee at the Ministry of Interior discussed means to enhance and activate efforts in areas related to human rights.

The committee had held its first meeting at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, under the chairmanship of Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah Al Mahremi, Head of Human Rights Department in the Ministry of Interior, and Chairman of the committee. Present at the meeting were Colonel Mohammad Khalifa Al Marar, Director General of Undersecretary Diwan; Brigadier General Dr. Abdullah Ali Bin Sahoo, General Manager of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Sharjah; Brigadier General  Muhammad Abdullah Al Marar , Director of Human Rights General Department at Dubai Police; Colonel Dr. Abdulla Bu Hindi, Director of Juveniles Care Center of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ; Mr. Adel Al Mahri, Director of Human Rights Department at the Ministr ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense GHQ organized a blood donation campaign at its Headquarters, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank (ADBB).  It is noteworthy that a total of 39 officers, non-commissioned officers and civilians working at the GHQ took part in the campaign. This comes in line with the Civil Defense GHQ’s firm belief in the important role of humanitarian action and its keenness to take part in community-based initiatives. Notably, this gesture is crucial in saving the lives of people in need of blood; and raises the awareness among community members on the importance of blood donation to save the lives of patients.

This campaign reflects the societal responsibility of the Civil Defense GHQ, emphasizing the importance of blood donation as a noble humanitarian behavior to save the life of many patients who need blood transfusion. The campaign witnessed a significant turnout from ... Read more »

MALMÖ, Sweden - Saturday, July 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine (2013;368:2159-2168) concluded that prone (chest down) positioning, used as an early intervention for patients with severe ARDS (SARDS), significantly decreased mortality by 50% after 28 days and 42% after 90 days (p<0.001). A significant reduction in ventilator-free days was also observed over similar periods for patients in the prone group.

The June 2013 publication described results of a multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled trial involving 466 patients. Mortality was significantly lower in the group of ventilated SARDS patients who were placed in the prone position for at least 16 hours per day, compared to patients left in the supine (chest up) position. The incidence of complications did not differ significantly between the groups, except for the incidence of cardiac arrests, which was higher in the supine group.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a visit to the Education Department, at the Human Resources Directorate General at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, a delegation from the General Directorate of Civil Defense Abu Dhabi got acquainted with the department’s organizational structure and its related tasks and duties. The delegation also reviewed the Abu Dhabi Police’s experience with respect to scholarship students studying in the country and abroad, which contributed to upgrade the standard of services provided to the public.

Colonel Abdullah Rashid Al Zaabi, Head of the Strategy and Performance Development Department at the General Directorate of Civil Defense Abu Dhabi, emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation; pointing out to the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense’s keenness to cooperate with the Education Department with respect to internal and external scholarships, and to determine the scientific requirements related to the Civil Defense’s se ... Read more »

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GRAND CAYMAN, îles Caïmans - Dimanche 14 Juillet 2013

Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer que le 26 juin 2013, ITA Cayman Holdings Ltd (« ITA ») a convenu d'acquérir Chartered Standard Trust (Cayman) Limited (« SCTC »), ainsi que leurs clients d'Amérique latine. Par le biais de sa branche fiduciaire ITA Global Trust Company Ltd., ITA Group fournit des services fiduciaires ainsi que des services de gestion et d'administration d'entreprises à des clients très fortunés, des sociétés de fiducie privées, des fonds d'investissement et des sociétés privées. ITA Group concentre ses activités sur l'Amérique latine et cette acquisition s'inscrit dans le prolongement de la présence de la société dans cette région.

L'acquisition est assujettie à l'approbation réglementaire. En attendant, ITA et SCTC poursuivront leurs activités habitue ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Central Operations Directorate General’s GIS Security Center, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harris Atlas Systems.

The MoU was signed by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police, and Wesley Covell, VP of Middle East Operations at Harris Corporation.

It sets the foundation for a long-term cooperation between the Abu Dhabi Police and Harris Atlas Systems to develop an internationally-standardized training program. This program focuses on GIS security and is dedicated to supporting security staff. Both sides will also collaborate to prepare a feasibility study to establish a GIS security institute, which is to serve as a world-class training center implementing the best GIS technologies in policing, public safety, and internal security.

The institute will p ... Read more »

Awareness Program Organized by Al Shabia Police Station

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Shabia Police Station at Abu Dhabi Police kicked off the student awareness program, which coincides with the end of the academic year and the start of the summer vacation. The program aims to acquaint students with police concepts and its important role in society, with a view to channel their energies and refine their societal behavior.

First Lieutenant Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Investigation Branch Manager at the Al Shabia Police Station, affiliated with the Capital Police Directorate, had received in his office, the summer programs’ students to acquaint them with the tasks an duties undertaken by the Abu Dhabi Police.

He stated: "The program organized by Al Shabia Police Station, aims to educate the youth, and provide them with information on the role and services offered to the public by the various po ... Read more »

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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands - Saturday, July 13th 2013

We are pleased to announce that on 26 June 2013, ITA Cayman Holdings Ltd. ("ITA”) agreed to acquire Standard Chartered Trust (Cayman) Limited ("SCTC”), along with their clients from Latin America. The ITA Group through its fiduciary arm of ITA Global Trust Company Ltd. provides trustee and corporate management and administration services to high net worth clients, private trust companies, investment funds and privately held companies. A major focus of business for the ITA Group is Latin America and this acquisition further builds the business presence in that region.

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. In the meantime both ITA and SCTC will carry on business as usual, whilst the non Latin America clients of SCTC are transferred to their fiduciary entities in Singapore or Guernsey.

William Zelaya, a Director of ITA commented: "With the growth of Investors ... Read more »

Iftah Ya Simsim (Sesame Street) returns to GCC

Abu Dhabi and New York, NY - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A new company has been created to complement educational efforts in literacy, basic mathematical skills and language abilities for young children.  Bidaya (Arabic for "Beginning”) has been established at twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media and creative hub, to create high-quality educational media content in Arabic for the Arab Gulf States, with the debut of new content in the next few weeks.

Bidaya’s inaugural project will be the Iftah Ya Simsim Educational Initiative, an Arabic-language adaptation of Sesame Street, utilizing a proven model formulated by Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization whose global mission is to help all children reach their highest potential. Initial support for Bidaya comes through a sponsorship from Mubadala Development Company as part of its commitment to foster education among youth.

Bidaya will seek ... Read more »

Launches Revamped Website http://www.dot.asia

HONG KONG - Thursday, July 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- DotAsia Organisation is excited to announce that the ".Asia” gTLD has reached over 500,000 domain names under management. Since the successful Sunrise launch in 2007 the ".Asia” gTLD has grown steadily over the years. The growing Asian Internet marketplace and integration has been a major pull factor for local SME expanding regionally and multinationals establishing their brands on the .Asia cyber real-estate.

"As one of the first waves of new gTLDs, ‘.Asia’ is setting the benchmark for community development, awareness and engagement,” said Edmon Chung, CEO of DotAsia. "With potentially over 1,000 new top-level-domains coming online, the new Internet landscape will change the way people navigate and search the Internet, and we believe in the lasting value of ‘.Asia’ in connecting businesses to the largest and most dynamic marketplace online with one ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013

The Al Mafraq Juvenile Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of 32 police staff members after completing a specialized course organized at the Center.

In his address on the occasion, Colonel Dr. Abdullah Muhammed Bu Hindi, Director of the Juvenile Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and supervisor of the course praised the role of the graduates who contributed to the success of this course, through their interaction and high morale. Furthermore, he expressed his thanks to the Future Leaders Center for its cooperation to the success of the course.

For his part, Security Expert, Major General Dr. Hassanein indicated that the course featured a limited fire mock drill, that the participants in the course took part in extinguishing it. "The success of this drill proved the successful mutual coordination and cooperation to face such incidents”, pointed out Dr. Hassanein.
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TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013

TOKYO - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced that it will showcase its leading-edge semiconductor solutions for motors and power systems at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013. Toshiba will highlight solutions in "MOTORTECH JAPAN 2013" and "POWER SYSTEM JAPAN 2013" with the concept of "Semiconductor solutions for motor control that support high-precision manufacturing" and "Semiconductor solutions for power systems that contributes to an eco-society."

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013 will run from July 17 to July 19 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan and Toshiba will be at booth 1F-212 in East Hall 1. The Toshiba group booth will also showcase battery storage systems from Toshiba Corporation Social Infrastructure Systems Company, and materials and components from Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd., etc.
 

Outline of Toshiba's Exhibition at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2013
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CARTES 2013

PARIS - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brazil has been appointed as Guest of Honor Country for CARTES Secure Connexions Event 2013, which will be held from 19 to 21 November 2013. To highlight the development of the smart technologies in the country, a special conference, organized on the 21st November from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and hosted by Smart Card Alliance Latin America, will focus on "Building trust in mobile life”, the main theme of CARTES Secure Connexions Event 2013. Before this key appointment of the event, CARTES draws up the current situation of smart technologies innovations in Brazil.

Seen from the rest of the world, Brazil often echoes sport events such as the upcoming Olympics and the Football World Cup. Reality is, of course more complex, as Brazil is the hotbed of innovation in the secure transactions industry, thanks to a long tradition of technology and industrial development supported with a population enthusi ... Read more »

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HOUSTON - Thursday, July 11th 2013

SpinalCyte, LLC, a spinal technology company focused on autologous regrowth of the spinal disc nucleus using human dermal fibroblasts, announced today the Japan Patent Office issued a Certificate Of Patent on its patent application "Methods and Compositions For Repair Of Cartilage Using An In Vivo Bioreactor” to regrow the spinal disc, using human dermal fibroblasts. The allowed claims include the use of human dermal fibroblasts from the patient’s own body, to regrow the nucleus of the spinal disc in vivo.

The nucleus pulposus is a gelatinous material that acts as a cushion or shock absorber to the spinal column. It functions to distribute hydraulic pressure in all directions within each disc under compressive loads. The nucleus pulposus consists of chondrocytes, collagenfibrils, and proteoglycan aggrecans.

"This is a major addition to our growing patent portfolio and further distinguishes Spina ... Read more »