Le service PhonePal Marino profitera d'un réseau de satellite et d’un tarif par minute réduit pour relier les marins sur des milliers de navires avec les amis et la famille

DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 10 Septembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

La société Thuraya Telecommunications, un des plus grands  fournisseurs de téléphonie mobile par satellite au monde, a été sélectionnée par SMART Communications des Philippines pour le lancement de son nouveau service d'appel d'équipage, Marino Phonepal.

Le contrat de plusieurs années  garantira le partenariat de SMART avec Thuraya pour les services du réseau et du matériel pour son service vocal  maritime, qui relie des milliers de marins philippins à leurs proches.

Marino Phonepal est une extension du service d’appel de l'équipage actuel de SMART, à partir d'une empreinte existante Asie-Pacifique ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Tuesday, September 10th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    First Phase IIa study includes Presidio’s PPI-668 in genotype-1a infected patients1; collaboration offers the potential to explore additional HCV genotypes in future trials
    Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase III interferon-free HCVerso® trials in genotype-1b infected patients are fully enrolled; results are expected in Q2 20142,3

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the completion of patient enrolment for a Phase IIa clinical trial investigating a new interferon-free, all-oral, direct-acting antiviral (DAA) combination treatment for patients with genotype-1a chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The trial is conducted in collaboration with Presidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and evaluates Boehringer Ingelheim’s investigational compounds, the protease inhibitor faldaprevir+ and non-nucleoside NS5B pol ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 9th 2013

A total of 1,688 weapons were recently sold during the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (IHEE) 2013.

Brigadier Dr. Saif Bu Dhufaira Al Ameri, Director General of Security and Ports Affairs at the Abu Dhabi Police, said: "During the preparation for IHEE, the Abu Dhabi Police took the potential rise in the numbers of exhibitors and visitors into consideration. This international exhibition is an event that attracts global companies specialized in weapons and hunting equipment. Furthermore, the exhibition has an established global reputation welcoming more local and international visitors every year. The IHEE requires intense efforts to guarantee security with a thorough system of procedures and transactions related to weapons purchasing.”

He added: "The Abu Dhabi Police members took on this responsibility; visitors interacted with our activities and presentations during th ... Read more »

Marino PhonePal service will take advantage of a single satellite network and low per minute low tariff to connect mariners on thousands of vessels to friends and familyino Seafarers in Touch

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, has been selected by SMART Communications of the Philippines for the launch of its new crew calling service, Marino PhonePal.

The multi-year deal will see SMART partner with Thuraya on network services and hardware for its maritime voice service, which connects thousands of Filipino seafarers to their loved ones.

Marino PhonePal is an expansion of SMART’s current crew calling service, from an existing Asia Pacific footprint now to include major sea lanes in Australia, New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Bilal El Hamoui, Vice President of Distribution at Thuraya, says Marino PhonePal c ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a statement to mark the start of the new school year and the return of children to schools, the Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior urged cooperation in protecting children from dangers as per the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. These directives exemplify HH’s commitment to ensuring that the UAE is a haven for civilization and a role model in the region in terms of protecting and securing children.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection, stressed the importance of communication between schools and families in realizing the objectives for security in educational systems. Major General Al Nuaimi expressed his best wishes to the students on the occ ... Read more »

CLARENCE, N.Y - Monday, September 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (OTCQB: XXII) announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for tobacco plants with altered nicotine content developed by using nucleic acids derived from a transcription factor gene identified as NbTF7 – also known as NbARF1. NbTF7 simultaneously regulates the expression of multiple nicotine biosynthesis genes.

The allowed claims of Patent Application No. 13/464,212, entitled, NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES ENCODING TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS REGULATING ALKALOID BIOSYNTHESIS AND THEIR USE IN MODIFYING PLANT METABOLISM, cover producing tobacco plants with altered nicotine levels by mutagenesis of the transcription factor gene NbTF7 that negatively regulates nicotine biosynthesis. NbTF7 is one of six tobacco transcription factor genes identified and demonstrated to regulate nicotine biosynthesis and nicotine content in tobacco ... Read more »

No Criminal Suspicion

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

According to preliminary investigations conducted by Abu Dhabi Police, there was no criminal foul play related to the death of the patient who fell to his death from an Abu Dhabi hospital window.

Major Hamad Abdullah Al Afari, Head of Operations Affairs in Al Shaabiya Police Station affiliated to the Capital Police Directorate, indicated that the Operations Room received notification on Sunday morning reporting the death of a 38-year old African man.  "Police teams immediately rushed to the incident’s site; initial inspection of the site showed the presence of a corpse in the grass near the hospital,” he said.

Major Al Afari added that the deceased (S. M. M) was transferred to the Forensic Medicine Department after following up the legal procedures; noting that preliminary investigations are still underway to determine the  circumstances leading to his ... Read more »

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Monday, September 9th 2013

Quintiles has been recognized for its leadership in business technology innovation with its inclusion in the InformationWeek 500 for the fifth consecutive year.

Quintiles created an industry-wide platform, Infosario Safety, which addresses the challenges of managing drug safety to improve patient outcomes and drive compliance with changing regulatory requirements while enhancing quality and productivity across a product’s lifecycle.

"A cloud-based solution fully integrated with regulatory agencies around the world, Infosario Safety simplifies processes and eliminates the fragmented technology and vendor complexities associated with running an efficient, high-quality pharmacovigilence operation at any drug company,” said Quintiles Chief Information Officer Richard Thomas.

"Creating something new and of high value is never easy. This innovation accolade puts a spotlight ... Read more »

Al Harithi Inspects Traffic Flow around Schools
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police, inspected the flow of traffic at major intersections in Abu Dhabi City this morning. He also surveyed areas around public and private schools on the first day of the new school year.

Al Harithi said: "Deploying traffic patrols at intersections and around schools limits traffic jams.” During his tour, he inspected traffic flows, educated parents on the appropriate methods for children to board and exit vehicles and buses, and explained ways to guarantee that children can safely cross streets.  

Al Harithi announced the "Students Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility” campaign at the Khalifa City "A” School. Hameed Abdullah, Head of Students Affairs Department at the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), was present. The campaign, whi ... Read more »

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Monday, September 9th 2013

 Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today addressed recent attacks on the company’s efforts to express its views on the proposed EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). Speaking on behalf of the company, which employs 12,500 people in the EU, generates approximately EUR 14.6 billion in tax revenue and has invested hundreds of millions in reduced risk product innovation EU Region President Drago Azinovic said:

"Unfortunately, rather than a serious evaluation of the content and likely impact of the EU’s proposed Tobacco Products Directive, the discussion tends to focus on our efforts to make known our views about this proposal.

"The argument that we should remain silent in the face of a proposal that directly concerns us -- and on which we have facts and improvement ideas to share – is illogical. In fact, it would be irresponsible for us not to info ... Read more »