ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, October 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate will be increasing traffic patrols near abattoirs as of tomorrow, the first days of Eid Al Adha, to organize traffic and prevent traffic congestion, so that community members can perform their sacrificial slaughtering rituals without any traffic obstruction.

Captain Abdullah Al Qubaissi, Traffic Control Branch Manager at Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, called on vehicle drivers to avoid parking their vehicles haphazardly near abattoirs, which could hinder traffic movement. He urged them to park their vehicles correctly, to allow entrance and exit from abattoirs after the sacrificial slaughter without any traffic obstruction. He also stressed the need to abide by the traffic police members’ instructions organizing traffic near abattoirs from sunrise until nightfall.

He said that the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Dire ... Read more »

MATTAWAN, Michigan - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPI Research, le plus grand organisme de recherche préclinique/clinique précoce à site unique sous contrat (CRO, Contract Research Organization) au plan international, est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination du D. Thomas « Tom » Oakley au poste de président et directeur de l’exploitation. Tom est récemment entré dans la société en tant que vice-président directeur des opérations précliniques.

M. Oakley est un éminent cadre supérieur doté de plus de 30 ans d’expérience en leadership stratégique et opérationnel au plan national et international au sein d’importants organismes de recherche sous contrat, d’entreprises industrielles et de produits de consommation et au sein de l’armée des États-Unis. Il a tout récemment été président-directeur gé ... Read more »

JOHANNESBURG - Wednesday, October 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) African payments provider iVeri's EMV chip-and-PIN mobile payments solution, mPress has been approved by the Visa Ready program. The approval applies for use within Visa Inc. territories.

Visa Ready, introduced in February, 2013, is designed to provide innovators with an easy way to collaborate with Visa and quickly introduce Visa-compliant devices, software and solutions that can be used to initiate or accept Visa payments.

"This is a huge honor to receive the Visa Ready approval for our combined mPOS hardware and mobile software," says iVeri CEO Barry Coetzee. "Providing our customers with the highest standards is an ongoing commitment."

As well as being Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant, iVeri’s mPos services are EMV-approved and meet industry standards and best practices for mPOS devices according MasterCard, another major card network.

iVeri currently h ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The Al Ain Police Directorate took part in the fourth annual forum by answering the queries and proposals of citizens and residents of the Southern District in Al Qua’a Region. The forum was recently organized by the Al Ain municipality, as part of the coordination and interaction methodology between the Department of Municipal Affairs-Al Ain municipality and the various governmental institutions and authorities.
Lieutenant Colonel Salem Salim Al Ameri, Director of Al Wagan Police Station, stressed the department’s keenness and abiding readiness to take part in national events; in order to provide high-end police services to community members.
He underscored the importance of such meetings in upgrading the standard of services provided to the public by the competent authorities to attain a safe society; where the spirit of urbanization, security and stability prevail.
Al Ameri also urged the public ... Read more »

LONDRES - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorcon et Evonik ont annoncé la signature d’un accord de coopération pour la promotion commerciale et l’assistance technique d’Acryl-EZE®, un système entérique en acrylique aqueux.

Avant ce nouvel accord de coopération, le produit était fabriqué, distribué, commercialisé et pris en charge exclusivement par Colorcon pour l’industrie pharmaceutique. Cette coopération offrira une valeur supplémentaire aux clients, tandis que les deux entreprises se concentrent sur la promotion et l’assistance technique pour la solution entérique de revêtement en acrylique hautement performante et rentable, Acryl-EZE®, à travers le réseau d’Evonik et les canaux établis de Colorcon.

Le système Acryl-EZE®, destiné à l’application d’un revêtement de film entérique pour des formes solides de dosage par voie ... Read more »

MATTAWAN, Mich. - Tuesday, October 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MPI Research, the largest single-site preclinical/early clinical contract research organization (CRO) worldwide, is pleased to announce that D. Thomas "Tom” Oakley has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer. Tom recently joined the company as Executive Vice President of Preclinical Operations.

Oakley is an eminent senior executive with over 30 years of domestic and international strategic and operational leadership experience in major contract research organizations, industrial and consumer product businesses, and the United States Army. He most recently was President and CEO of ChanTest Corporation, a privately held global CRO that specializes in safety pharmacology and drug discovery services.

Prior to ChanTest, Oakley was the President and CEO of Bridge Laboratories, a multinational CRO with operations in the United States and China. In addition to leading a turnaround at ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, October 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Colorcon and Evonik have announced the signing of a cooperation agreement for the market promotion and technical support of Acryl-EZE®, aqueous acrylic enteric system.

Prior to this new cooperation agreement, the product was produced, distributed, marketed and supported solely by Colorcon to the pharmaceutical industry. This cooperation will create additional value for customers as the two organizations focus on the promotion and technical support for the high performance and cost effective enteric acrylic coating solution, Acryl-EZE® through the Evonik network and established Colorcon channels.

The Acryl-EZE® system, for the application of an enteric film coating for oral solid dosage forms, was originally co-developed by the two companies. It combines the benefits and performance of Evonik’s globally accepted enteric polymer, EUDRAGIT® L 100-55, with a fully or partially formula ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, October 13th 2013

The Department of Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs in the Ministry of Interior announced the work timings of the General Directorates of Residency and Foreign Affairs and Naturalization Departments across the country during the Eid Al Adha holidays. Work starts in these departments from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in all service sections of the departments except for Friday and Saturday.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, said that a team will be available to accomplish the transactions (urgent and pressing cases) of clients as quickly as possible. The department will serve people in accordance with the MoI strategy and avoid the after-Eid anticipated pressure. He mentioned that by doing so, the department abides by rules of quality and uniqueness exemplifying its usual perfo ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, October 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department at the Abu Dhabi Police concluded a specialized security course, organized by the Tarbion Center in cooperation with the Specialized Training Institute at the department. The course was provided to 15 trainees including officers and personnel from the Al Wathba section.

Colonel Mohammed Saif Al Zaabi, Head of the Punitive & Correctional Institutions Department, stressed the interest of the police command to develop the human cadre in order to elevate policing performance by enrolling officers and personnel in specialized training courses. He noted that the trainees were introduced to modern devices that help them augment their work in the policing and security fields.

The ceremony was attended by Colonel Saeed Makhlouf Al Naqbi, Chief of the Al Wathba Section; Colonel Ahmed Al Dakhiri; Captain Mohammed Al Abri; Captain Abduljalil Ismae ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The Police College celebrated the graduation of 57 police officers from the various directorates general at the Ministry of Interior, after completing four courses in "criminal investigation skills”, "quality management systems and documentation” "productivity and performance improvement in police work” and "effective communication and public relations for office managers”. The courses were organized by the Officers Training Institute at Al Ettihad Hall at the Police College.
The celebration was attended by Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutbi, Director General of Police College, along with department directors, heads of sections and officers from the Police College and the Training Institute.
Colonel Saif Al Kutbi reiterated the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to enhance and hone the skills of the human cadres in police work, as per the police leadership’s instructions on the need to pursue work to enhance staf ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, October 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, paid his respects on Monday to Major General Dr. Abdul Quddous Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Director General of Total Quality at Dubai Police on the death of his mother, at the family’s residence in Sharjah.

His Highness expressed his profound sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved family, praying Allah Almighty to grant them patience and solace, and to rest the deceased in eternal peace.

His Highness was accompanied by a number of officers including Lt. Genera Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Hiri Salim Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Humaid Mohammed Al Hadidi, Commander in-chief of the Sharjah Police; Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police ... Read more »

Force 5 Department Wins the General Sports Excellence Shield

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The annual shooting championship for staff members of the Special Security Forces concluded its competitions. The championship is taking place at the Special Security Forces GHQ’s shooting range at Seeh Al Mahab in the city of Al Dhaid in Sharjah.

In the target shooting final competitions for teams, the Force 5 Department team secured first place; while the Third Security Unit team ranked second. It is noteworthy that the Force 5 Department won the General Sports Excellence Shield.

The closing ceremony was attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior who honored the winning teams. Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed that organizing shooting tournaments at the Ministry of Interior’s various departments comes in pursuance of the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al ... Read more »

SlimPort transcende les facteurs de forme et les systèmes d’exploitation pour faciliter l’utilisation d’un simple connecteur pour la connectivité audio-vidéo HD

SANTA CLARA, Californie - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. a annoncé aujourd’hui que les nouveaux ordinateurs ultra-portables HP Chromebook 11 possèdent la solution d’interface SlimPort® intégrée, ce qui permet aux utilisateurs de se connecter aux projecteurs, moniteurs et téléviseurs HDTV haute résolution sur un simple connecteur USB mobile standard et d’afficher des présentations ou de jouer à des jeux vidéo ou des films sur grand écran en utilisant très peu d’énergie.

Le nouveau HP Chromebook 11 est le premier appareil compatible SlimPort à utiliser le système d’exploitation Chrome de Google. Les précédents produits compatibles SlimPort, tels que les ta ... Read more »

SUNNYVALE, Californie - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--AquaFold, Inc. lance la version Aqua Data Studio 14, une mise à niveau importante de son logiciel universel d'interrogation et de gestion de bases de données, qui permet aux utilisateurs de concevoir et d'administrer les catégories les plus récentes de bases de données relationnelles, intégrées, NoSQL et même les bases de données hébergées dans le nuage. Les bases de données dans le nuage et NoSQL ont gagné en importance depuis que les jeunes entreprises et les grandes entreprises doivent travailler avec des ensembles de données imposants.

 « Aqua Data Studio est le premier produit sur le marché disposant d'une interface graphique multibases prenant aussi bien en charge les bases de données NoSQL, en nuage et Hadoop », déclare le PDG d'AquaFold, Niels Gron. « Nos clients voient très ne ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, Chine - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE Corporation (« ZTE ») (code titre action H : 0763.HK / code titre action A : 000063.SZ), fournisseur mondial coté en bourse d'équipements de télécommunications, de solutions réseau et de terminaux mobiles, travaille en collaboration avec les gouvernements et les entreprises de 15 pays africains (dont l'Éthiopie, le Zimbabwe, le Mozambique et le Niger) à développer l'utilisation de l'énergie solaire renouvelable.

«Le projet d'éclairage des rues grâce à l'énergie solaire construit par ZTE est l'un des meilleurs projets d'énergie renouvelable existant au Niger»

ZTE fournit aux gouvernements et aux entreprises les moyens de répondre aux besoins locaux en termes d'électricité pour les foyers, les systèmes de communication et les sources d'alimentation mobiles, apportant ainsi lumière et tél& ... Read more »

Capnostream® 20p bedside monitor offers enhanced features for increasing patient safety in hospitals

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BOULDER, Colo - Saturday, October 12th 2013

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, today launched the Capnostream® 20p bedside monitor. The new capnography solution, with Covidien’s Microstream® technology, offers enhanced features that will help clinicians identify and address serious health threats sooner.

For nearly two decades, clinicians have relied on Microstream capnography monitoring for an integrated, complete picture of oxygenation and ventilation. These factors can help clinicians appropriately manage sedation levels and ensure safe administration of opioids for pain management. The Capnostream 20p bedside monitor features the Apnea-Sat Alert™ algorithm, which measures and reports recurring apnea (temporary cess ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, October 13th 2013

 AME Trade Ltd together with the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPA) Fund for Technical Cooperation are pleased to announce the Africa Oil & Gas Finance & Investment Forum (AOGFI),  which will be held at the Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek Hotel, in the UAE on 22- 23 October 2013.

AOGFI 2013 is supported by the Dubai Chamber & Emirates Airline - official carrier and Sponsored by Stransact and PwC.

The event will bring together regional and international financial institutions, multilateral financial agencies, private equity, institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, national and international oil companies, government and other industry stakeholders to explore effective finance solutions and strategies for unlocking Africa’s oil and gas potential across the value chain, at the same time showcase major oil & gas investment projects in the region.

Sec ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior paid his respects on Friday to Mubarak Muhair Al Hemairi and his brother Matar on the loss of their mother at the family residence in Al Ain.

His Highness expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, praying to God Almighty to rest the deceased in eternal peace and grant her family and relatives patience and solace.

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The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-languag ... Read more »

Le dispositif de surveillance de chevet Capnostream® 20p offre des fonctionnalités améliorées qui renforcent la sécurité des patients hospitalisés  

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BOULDER, Colorado - Dimanche 20 Octobre 2013

Covidien, un fournisseur mondial de premier plan de produits de soins de santé et innovateur reconnu dans le domaine des dispositifs de surveillance et de soins respiratoires destinés aux patients, a lancé aujourd'hui le dispositif de surveillance de chevet Capnostream® 20p. La nouvelle solution capnographique, équipée de la technologie Microstream® de Covidien, offre des fonctionnalités améliorées qui aideront les cliniciens à identifier et à répondre plus rapidement aux graves menaces pesant sur la santé.

«Des études montrent que jusqu'à 88 % des patients hospitalisés peuvent présenter un r ... Read more »

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Monday, October 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AquaFold, Inc. has released Aqua Data Studio 14, a major upgrade to its universal database query and management software, allowing users to design and administer the latest class of databases, including relational, embedded, NoSQL, and even databases hosted in the cloud. NoSQL and cloud databases have grown in importance as both startups and large enterprises face the challenge of working with massive data sets.

"Aqua Data Studio is the first to market with a multi-database GUI that also supports NoSQL, Cloud and Hadoop-based databases,” says AquaFold’s CEO, Niels Gron. "Our customers see huge value in these specialized databases that provide low cost and highly scalable solutions for their business analytics.”

Adding support for NoSQL required the AquaFold development team to develop creative ways to provide a relational "SQL” frontend to databases that explicitly do not support it. The ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Friday, October 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, is working with governments and enterprises across 15 African countries, including Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Niger, to deploy the use of renewable solar energy.

ZTE is providing governments and business with the means to meet local power needs for households, communication systems and mobile power sources, bringing light and telecoms to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the African continent. The projects involve a variety of ZTE’s green energy products and solutions, including solar lighting systems, mobile solar power systems, solar power for telecommunications base stations and solar power for household lighting systems.

"The solar street lighting project constructed by ZTE is one ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Punitive & Correctional Establishments Department at Abu Dhabi Police defined visiting hours for inmates of Al Razeen Section during the days of Eid Al-Adha.

Colonel Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Head of the Punitive Reformatory Establishments, extended his congratulations to the UAE nationals, residents, as well as the visitors on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, praying to Allah to bestow his blessings to all the people of the UAE. He also stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to allow inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments to communicate with their families and relatives in convenient times for both sides.

Al Zaabi explained that visiting hours during the holidays will be as follows: morning from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm; second day of Eid will be dedicated for inmate wards (4, 5, and 7), while the third day of Eid, will be specified for wards (6,8,and10), and the fourt ... Read more »

SlimPort Transcends Form Factors and Operating Systems to facilitate a Single Connector for HD Audio-Video Connectivity

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Monday, October 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that the new HP Chromebook 11 ultraportable notebooks feature built-in SlimPort® interface solution, which allows users to connect with high-resolution HDTVs, monitors and projectors over a single standard mobile USB connector to give presentations or play movies and video games on the big screen, while using very little power.

The new HP Chromebook 11 is the first SlimPort-enabled device to use Google’s Chrome operating system. Previous SlimPort-enabled products, including Google’s Nexus 4 smartphones and Nexus 7 tablet computers, have used either Android™ or other operating systems. HP’s new Chromebook is also the first SlimPort-enabled product to support Samsung’s Exynos family of ARM processors.

"HP Chromeboo ... Read more »