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RADEBEUL, Germany - Monday, August 5th 2013

Giant branch test by ausgezeichnet.org

print24 has been chosen as the winner in an independent branch test of online printers, receiving VERY GOOD, the top rating, in all categories. The areas tested included "Social Media Content,” "Dealing with Customer Feedback,” "Service Quality” and "Price and Service Comparison.”

This week the internet printer, which is a subsidy of unitedprint.com SE corporation, received over 250,000 likes on Facebook including for its relaunch of the www.easyprint.de portal in May.

For the test results: http://bit.ly/p24testbericht

print24 is the unitedprint.com SE Brand – one of the leading online printers in Europe. The company offers customers flyers, posters, postcards, brochures, business cards, and letterhead with the best quality, fastest turn-around times and lowest prices. Over 700 employees work 24 hours around the clock using the most up ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Exclusive distributor of Yokohama tires, Juma Al Majid Group, anticipates announcing more winners of its on-going Tire Clinic Campaign.

The successful two-month campaign, concluding on 28 August, extends to all saloon, sedan, and SUV motorists during Ramadan. Yokohama tire customers can avail a free tire check-up, nitrogen filling, and a balance-and-rotation service. They can also become eligible for a 50% discount on one wheel alignment service up to 8,000 km.

"There have been many winners of watches and home appliances, and we will award more prizes to our loyal Yokohama customers. Those who purchase four tyres can avail these prizes and more through a Scratch-and-Win coupon. Customers can also visit our new Facebook page to learn about Yokohama offers in the UAE,” commented Mr Hassan El Haj, GM, Tyres and Batteries Division, Juma Al Majid Group.

There are six Yokohama service centres in t ... Read more »

Schlumberger veteran Daniel Palmer to drive expansion in GCC for solar EOR leader

FREMONT, Calif. & MUSCAT, Oman - Monday, August 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) GlassPoint Solar, the global leader in solar enhanced oil recovery (EOR), today announced the appointment of Daniel Palmer as Director of Business Development for the Middle East region. Palmer draws on more than 20 years of experience with Schlumberger, the world’s largest oilfield service provider, to drive GlassPoint’s expansion across the Middle East.

"Advancing enhanced oil recovery technologies is essential to the sustainable growth of the oil industry across the GCC,” said Palmer. "GlassPoint’s proven Enclosed Trough solution opens tremendous opportunities for oil companies and is already helping countries like Oman economically produce more oil while saving natural gas for other needs. I look forward to helping more oil companies across the region harness the power of GlassPoint’s leadin ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, August 4th 2013

The Ministry of Interior signed today a partnership agreement with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at the ministry’s headquarters. The agreement has the aim of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the entities in order to enhance the security and safety of civil aviation in the country, as well as facilitate the exchange of expertise, capabilities and resources.

It was signed by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior and Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority.

The agreement stems from the commitment of both parties towards public matters and the directives of the government to activate partnerships between different governmental institutions to ensure the targeted vision and goals. It also comes within the efforts of all governmental institutions to offer excellent community serv ... Read more »

TOKYO - Lundi 5 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO : 6502) a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement de « TPD1054F », un IPD (dispositif de puissance intelligent) commutateur à niveau bas à 1 canal doté de fonctions diagnostiques et destiné aux applications automobiles telles que les relais mécaniques et les dispositifs de commande de lampe. La production en volume devrait commencer en décembre 2013. Le nouvel IPD est fabriqué à l'aide du processus BiCD1, qui réalise l'intégration des fonctions diagnostiques tout en maintenant la résistance à l'état passant équivalente de son prédécesseur, « TPD1044F ». Cette fonctionnalité supplémentaire permet au système de contrôler directement les produits et d'améliorer la sécurité.

[1] : Intégration Bipolaire, CMOS et DMOS (Double–diffused MOS).
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Under the support of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist has announced the First Clinical Congress and Gulf Chapter Annual Meeting on Diabetes and Endocrinology to take place from the 3rd-5th of October, 2013 at the St. Regis Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Gulf Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is a professional body of leading physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism and nutrition committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the highest quality of patient care.

Dr. Ahmed Hassoun, President of the Gulf Chapter of AACE and Consultant in Endocrinology, Dubai Diabetes Center at the DHA said: "Education of healthcare professionals is at the forefront on any disease management. With the high prevalence of diabetes and endocrine related diseases, it is important tha ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, August 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Dr Amina Al Rustamani, Group CEO of TECOM Investments and Representative for the Dubai Design District, who will take up a seat on the Council, said:

"Dubai’s design and fashion industry has a great opportunity to put itself on an equal footing with the likes of London, Paris and New York. However, to unlock the industry’s full potential it will need to be carefully and strategically developed by the people and organisations that know the industry best. That is why the Decree to create a Dubai Design and Fashion Council, which will guide and nurture the growth of the industry, is so important.

"The Dubai Design District is delighted to have invited to take up a seat on the Council. We are dedicated to establishing a thriving creative community, and we will endeavour to play our part in fostering the industry’s wider growth and development.”

Ahmad Bin Byat, Director General of the Dubai Techn ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, August 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The Directorate General of Guards and Special Tasks team of the Abu Dhabi Police was crowned champion of the seven-a-side football tournament organized by the Strategy and Performance Development Department at Abu Dhabi Police. The winning team defeated the Central Operations team scoring two goals against one in the final match that took place at the Police Club Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In the matches for the third and fourth place, the Government & Diplomatic Establishment Protection Department team won against the Western Region police Directorate team with a score of two to zero. The Central Operations Team came in second place and the Government & Diplomatic Establishment Protection Department team came in third.
Eighteen teams, representing different departments of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters and the Ministry of the Interior, participated in the tournament.
The closing of the tourn ... Read more »

SHANGHAI. - Lundi 5 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Des cérémonies de fin de chantier se sont tenues aujourd'hui pour marquer l'achèvement de la structure centrale de la Tour de Shanghai. La dernière poutre a été posée au sommet de l'immeuble de 632 mètres, conçu par le cabinet mondial de design et d'architecture Gensler. La Tour de Shanghai est un modèle de stratégies de conception durable, dotant le quartier des affaires de Lujiazui d'espaces publics spectaculaires dans une série de neuf communautés verticales.

« La Tour de Shanghai représente une nouvelle manière de définir et de créer les espaces urbains », a déclaré Art Gensler, FAIA, fondateur de Gensler. « En incorporant de meilleures pratiques en matière de durabilité et de conception haute performance, en intégrant l'édifice dans le tissu urbain de Shanghai et en accueillant la communauté ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, August 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A Ramadan Majlis (traditional gathering place for UAE locals) in Abu Dhabi commended the launch of the Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work initiative in memory of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s (May God Have Mercy on His Soul) work in the humanitarian field. The attendees of the Majlis stressed the importance of the initiative in promoting social partnerships.

The Majlis discussed a number of social issues especially negative ones that are alien to the UAE community. The attendees requested that such issues be combated through community cohesion and communication.

The attendees of the Majlis included Lt. Colonel Rashed Al Thukhri, Major Dr. Omar Ibrahim Al Ali, Major Sultan Khalifa Al Mansouri, Major Awad Muhanna Al Mahrami, Major Muhammad Nasser Al Kutbi, and Major Abudullah Salem Al Nuaimi from the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, alongside a number of UAE citizens.

The ... Read more »