Targeting teachers and 250 nursery supervisors across the UAE

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs, will launch an initiative tomorrow under the title: "Identifying and responding to child abuse cases.” The Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center and the Child Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs will carry out this initiative at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club.

The initiative is a corporate model for strategic partnership; it targets teachers and 250 nursery supervisors across the country to teach them to how to identify and report violence and cases of mistreatment that nursery school-aged children may experience.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said: "This initiative is in line with the efforts of the Ministry of Interior to co ... Read more »

VANCOUVER, B.C. & NICOSIA, Cyprus - Monday, September 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The University of Cyprus has opened a BPL Competence Centre (as part of its newly established Research Centre for Sustainable Energy) with the support of industry technology leader Corinex Communications. The Centre is equipped with the latest in Corinex BPL-to-the-meter technology, with facilities for testing and validating BPL communications performance on LV and MV lines and free samples from leading meter vendors.

The Centre now forms part of the University’s School of Engineering, with a dedicated staff of over 20 researchers. The Centre is headed by George E. Georghiou, former Fellow at the University of Cambridge and the Chair of Photovoltaic Technology at the University of Cyprus.

BPL technology is hundreds of times faster than any other narrowband powerline technology used for meter data acquisition, yet at nearly the same nominal costs. This high speed capabi ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, Ind - Monday, September 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    Main considerations for physicians when managing Type 2 Diabetes included obesity, renal dysfunction and hypertension
    More than two thirds of physicians surveyed believed the management of cardiovascular risk is underestimated in people with Type 2 Diabetes
    87.1 percent of physicians considered cardiovascular risk when making treatment decisions

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced results from a poll conducted with more than 1,000 primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) across eight European countries surveyed on their current perceptions and challenges in treating people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) across Europe.

The online poll consisted of five questions powered to understand factors influencing the prescribing decisions of phys ... Read more »

Easyprint now offers more than 200 of the world's most well-known fonts available for free

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RADEBEUL, Germany - Monday, September 23rd 2013

-- Monotype Imaging Inc. and unitedprint.com SE have announced their license partnership agreement, allowing customers of Easyprint — one of the brands of unitedprint.com SE — to use over 200 of the world's most popular and well-known fonts on www.easyprint.co.uk for free. As a result, in addition to the wide selection of free photos and creative design templates, the online print shop — which is primarily aimed at small businesses, families and individuals — now offers an eclectic mix of modern and familiar fonts to design creative printed material, free of charge.

Professional designers will also be delighted with Easyprint's extremely innovative design tool containing various professional features, as well as its new wide range of high-quality fonts. The online print shop is thus also abl ... Read more »

Gemalto’s new M2M development kit boosts innovation in the Internet of Things

AMSTERDAM - Monday, September 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is again simplifying Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) with the launch of the Cinterion® Concept Board for developers. The IoT gives physical objects the ability to automatically transfer information over a network, which creates a platform for smart decisions and continuously improved process and interactions. With the Internet of Things’ ubiquitous intelligence, people can be alerted to the nearest parking space, available taxi or cycle path all with a simple app. The Cinterion Concept Board is designed to expand these IoT possibilities through speeding up the creation of innovative solutions in digital signage1, automated building applications, remote monitoring and control o ... Read more »

GENEVA - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Delegates from 191 countries meet in Montreal next week for the 38th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly. Ahead of the meeting, representatives of the global air transport industry, covering airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, aerospace manufacturers and business aviation, issued a strong call for action by governments to support the industry’s efforts in reducing the climate impact of the sector.

"The ICAO Assembly is a real opportunity to demonstrate progress on tackling aviation CO2 emissions,” said Paul Steele, executive director of the industry-wide Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), speaking on behalf of the industry. "While the industry continues to make significant progress in reducing its emissions through technological, operational and infrastructure improvement, we can only do so much. Governments now need to play their part by agreeing a package of acti ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, September 21st 2013

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior attended the graduation ceremony of eight leadership courses, notably, five Senior” and three "Intermediate” leadership courses, organized by the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department.  The courses were attended by 149 officers holding the ranks of Captain to Major from the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s various departments. The graduation ceremony took place in the theatre hall at the Decision-making Support Center in the Police Departments Complex in Abu Dhabi.

The ceremony was attended by Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services; Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Human Resources; Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of  Central Operations. Also present were Lieutenant Colonel Thani Butti Al Shamsi, Director of the Train ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 22nd 2013

The number of online bank accounts is on the rise across the GCC,  but efforts are needed to establish online banking (especially among non-users) as consumers vary enormously in their propensity towards it – according to the latest consumer survey results by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants Middle East.  

Online account penetration differs across GCC countries but is at a fairly promising level overall. Customer satisfaction then becomes key to retention, whilst increasing competition is widening consumer choice. Customers' needs and requirements must be clearly understood by banks with their increasingly diverse and demanding customer base.

"How satisfied are GCC banking customers with their primary banks?", "What are consumer attitudes towards online banking?", "How does affinity towards online banking vary across different consumer segments?" These are some of the questions ... Read more »

Beirut, Lebanon - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Cellogique Corporation is pleased to announce the debut of a new state-of-the-art Obagi MediSpa, centrally located in Verdun, Beirut. The grand opening began with a public seminar, "10 Things You Can Do to Slow Down the Process of Aging,” given by Dr. Suzan Obagi at The Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut, followed by a question and answers session and a breakfast reception. That evening, Dr. Obagi performed the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Obagi MediSpa launch party. Mrs. Lama Tammam Salam and many others of social prominence attended. The attendees were given tours of the beautiful facility, had the opportunity to meet Dr. Obagi, and enjoyed a cocktail hour in the relaxing ambiance of the new Obagi MediSpa. This over-the-top grand opening ceremony got a remarkable amount of press from the media, including many television and radio interviews, photos, and newspaper reviews.

"I am very excited about the opening of our f ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held in his office, Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi honored the officers, non-commissioned officers and civilians who were instrumental in guaranteeing the success of the project aimed at qualifying the directorate to obtain the Environmental Management System Certification (ISO 14001) and the Occupational Health and safety System Certification (OHSAS 1800) for 2013.

Brigadier Al Amimi thanked the achieving team members for their dedicated efforts in discharging their duties. He reiterated the directorate’s commitment to adhere and implement the highest standards of health and safety for its staff members and customers alike, and to promote environmental protection and resource efficiency, in pursuance of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s plan in this regard.

For his part, Lt. Colonel Hareb Hader Khamis Al Amimi, in charge of the Environmental Management, Green Applications, Health an ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, September 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ports Security Institute at the Ports and Airports Security Department of Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of 92 participants after completing six specialized courses spanning over one week. The courses included: 3 Detection and Security Inspection courses using Computer-based Training Simulation (CBT); Self-development and Psychological Balance Methods; Aviation Security Supervisors; and a course on Airports Security Basics.

Lieutenant Colonel Naima Salem Awad, Training Branch Manager at the Ports and Airports Security Police Department, indicated that such courses embody the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy aimed at enhancing its police and security cadre’s skills as per international-best standards to keep up with latest developments in all fields.

She added that the graduates received several applications and knowledge aimed at enhancing their competencies and honing their sk ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Social Relations and Guidance Section at the Abu Dhabi Police’s department of Community Police, visited Al Shawab Rest House in Dubai.  This visit comes in line with the social responsibility and humanitarian assistance initiatives undertaken by the Community Police to interact with the different sectors of society.

Major Ahmed Gharib Al Mansouri, Chief of the Social Relations and Guidance Section at the Community Police, reiterated the elderly’s significant role in the upbringing of the past generation of community members.  He stressed the UAE’s keen interest to acknowledge old people’s role and efforts during their youth and to provide them with all means of comfort and a decent life.

During the visit to Al Shawab Rest House, Major Al Mansouri gave an awareness-raising lecture showcasing the Community Police’s role in the Emirati society, by participating ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, September 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police managed to seize a large quantity of counterfeit sportswear and shoes that amount to 100 kilograms, as has been proved by the Forensic Laboratory. The products bear the logos of internationally known brands.

Three traders of Asian nationality, including one Residence Law violator, from three stores in Abu Dhabi have been arrested for selling the counterfeit goods, after a raid carried out by the Department of Criminal Investigations (CID).

Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said: "We have received a complaint in this regard. After validating the claims and proving commercial fraud, we accordingly took legal action to raid the suspected stores and warehouses and seize the counterfeit goods.”

The seized sportswear items, which amount to 100 kilograms, include tracksuits, T-shirts, short and long sports pants, as w ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG - Thursday, September 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that CETel has renewed a multi-year deal and signed a new multi-transponder capacity deal with SES to provide services to meet the escalating demand for VSAT services and corporate networks in the Middle East.

Under the new contracts, CETel will be leasing 80 MHz capacity on SES' NSS-12 satellite to extend its VSAT networks for corporate and governmental networks across the region.

CETel, one of the leading teleport and satellite service providers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, offers dedicated VSAT services for corporate and governmental networks and GSM backhaul services, as well as hub hosting and managed solutions, from their teleports. Its teleport is headquartered in Germany, with affiliate offices in the UAE.

"Demand for satellite capacity in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia has been increasing in the last few year ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 20th 2013

Colonel Juma Salem Ali, Acting Director General of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi, honored distinguished firefighter Majed Ghanem Al Mansouri, in recognition of his dedication and courage in discharging his duties, and his commitment to observe precautionary requirements. He also wished him a full recovery, after sustaining a minor injury while extinguishing a fire that broke out in a residential house in the Shamikha region.

Colonel Ali praised the firefighter’s efforts in the line of duty, underscoring the important and major role of firefighters in rescuing people and saving property from fire incidents. The honoring was attended by Lt. Colonel Hamad Al Riyami, Director of Civil Defense centers in Abu Dhabi, and First Lieutenant Humaid Al Ali, Director General’s Office Manager.

He added: "Firefighters handle fires with high professionalism and unrivaled cooperation. They carry out thei ... Read more »

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TOKYO - Saturday, September 21st 2013

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has today started mass production of its new vector engine embedded microcontroller, "TMPM375FSDMG” for motor applications, the latest addition to the ARM CortexTM-M3 core-based TX03 series line-up.

The New Vector Engine is a Toshiba original coprocessor that independently processes vector control of motors, allowing the main processor to be allocated to system control and communication, so improve the overall performance of applications. The coprocessor has a small SSOP30 package that enables use in space-critical applications, such as mounting inside motors.

Applications

Home appliances such as washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators; motors and pumps; vending machines and automatic teller machines.

Key Features of the Product

1. New Built-in Vector Engine

Toshiba has developed a "New Vector En ... Read more »