Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

More than 25,000 students and parents benefitted from the awareness-raising lectures organized by the Abu Dhabi Police on the risks and disadvantages of drug abuse during the past academic year (2012-2013). These lectures were meant to protect students and provide the targeted groups with awareness-raising guidance on the prevention methods against drugs and psychotropic substances. Additionally, the lectures aimed at acquainting community members with the police and its instrumental role within society.

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police said: "The police leadership strives relentlessly to provide excellent services to the public.” He pointed out that the lectures targeted a large number of schools across Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. "They aimed to raise awareness among both male and female s ... Read more »

Book on young CEO's stellar path by Jacqueline Moore & Steven Sonsino launched in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

'The CEO’s Journey’ – the biography of Rami Makhzoumi's life and achievements, was launched today at a book-signing ceremony in Book World by Kinokuniya, Dubai, in the presence of a large assembly of friends, colleagues, family and media.

The author Steven Sonsino, Rami’s former professor at London Business School, was present at the book signing. A best-selling author, executive coach and an expert on leadership in the emerging markets; Steven Sonsino is a Fellow in the Centre for Management Development and a Leadership Program Director at London Business School. He is also a visiting professor at other business schools around the world and heads the London office of the Emerging Markets Leadership Center, whose headquarters are in Dubai.

The 292-page book took a year to research and write, and ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, November 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched "DF4D7M2G”, a small-sized electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode that supports two lines of high speed data transmission. Mass production is scheduled to start in December.

ESD protection diodes are designed to absorb electrostatic discharge (ESD) energy from I/O ports.

The diode reduces terminal capacitance to 0.2pF (Typ.), enabling use for ESD protection in high speed interfaces, such as USB3.0 in mobile devices and low noise amplifiers in RF antennas. Adoption of small WCSP4 package reduces package size by 50% compared to equivalent products1, contributing to high density mounting.

Key Features of New Product

    Reduction of terminal capacitance enables use in high-speed transmission lines: Ct=0.2pF (typ.)
    Adoption of small packages allows high density mounting: WCSP ... Read more »

Dernier ajout au réseau régional, pour mieux desservir les assureurs et courtiers locaux

NEW YORK - Mercredi 6 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransRe a annoncé aujourd'hui que l'Autorité monétaire de Singapour lui a accordé une licence pour son cinquième bureau dans la région, rejoignant Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney et Tokyo.

Paul Bonny, Président de TransR pour l'Europe et l'Asie-Pacifique, a déclaré : « Au cours des 35 dernières années, nous avons développé notre réseau international de bureaux en vue de mieux desservir les assureurs et le courtiers locaux, en alliant les connaissances et relations locales à notre expérience et nos perspectives internationales. La croissance et la pénétration sur le marché des assurances en Asie se poursuivent à un rythme effréné et Singapour jouit d'une position idéale e ... Read more »

Latest Addition To Regional Network, To Better Serve Local Insurers and Brokers

NEW YORK - Wednesday, November 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TransRe today announced that it has received a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for its fifth office in the region, joining Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo.

Paul Bonny, TransRe’s President of Europe & Asia Pacific said, "Over the past 35 years we have built our global network of offices to better serve local insurers and brokers by combining local knowledge and relationships with global experience and insights. Asia’s insurance growth and market penetration continues at an incredible pace and Singapore is ideally positioned as a reinsurance center. I am confident our new office will help us build on our existing relationships in the region.”

Andy Taylor, TransRe’s Chief Underwriting Officer for Asia Pacific, said, "We are delighted to receive a branch license. Our industry is an imp ... Read more »

Multi-platform campaign brings to life unforgettable moments through an exclusive short story by award-winning author, Simon Van Booy

MCLEAN, Va - Wednesday, November 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts today unveils its new global advertising campaign, "The Stories Begin Here,” featuring international actress Olga Kurylenko. The groundbreaking campaign concept is a creative collaboration between the actress, fashion photographer Bruno Dayan and British author Simon Van Booy, who was commissioned to write a short story which would inspire the photo shoot.

In the campaign, Kurylenko plays a character named Alexandra, created exclusively for her by Van Booy as a young, successful and well-traveled couturier, spending time experiencing unforgettable moments at a Waldorf Astoria hotel. The story, entitled "The Escape Artist,” takes readers on a journey through the eyes of Alexandra as she encounters the many inspirational enviro ... Read more »

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GARGRAVE, England - Tuesday, November 5th 2013

WOUNDCHEK™ Laboratories announced today that it has successfully completed the spin out of the diagnostics business from Systagenix and has signed a non-exclusive global distribution agreement with Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI), the acquirers of the Systagenix advanced wound care business.

The newly formed WOUNDCHEK™ Laboratories business, owned by One Equity Partners LLC (OEP), is based principally in the United Kingdom and will continue to focus 100% on the development of novel wound diagnostics products to help improve therapeutic outcomes in wound care.

Jack Wilkens, CEO of WOUNDCHEK™ Laboratories, added: "Our vision is to provide clinicians with better, accurate, timely, actionable, and easy to access information, leading to improved therapeutic outcomes through point of care wound diagnostics. With the cost of ineffective wound care treatment estimated at $20-25 billion1 annually ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honored   Sergeants Khaled Ali Al Badwawi and Rashid Salem Al Yamahi of the External Traffic Roads Section at the Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrols Directorate recently in his office. This honor was in appreciation for their efforts and courageous roles in rescuing an 18-month old national girl from a house fire.

This rescue incident asserts that the role of Traffic Directorate is not restricted to saving peoples’ lives on roads and monitoring traffic flow. The directorate members have devoted their lives to helping others in difficult situations in any place when needed.

His Highness extended his thanks and appreciation to the sergeants and praised their efforts in rescuing the girl and getting her hospitalized. He pointed out that such a deed exemplifies the devoted role of police entities ... Read more »

An integrated building for helicopters and management both complying with international-best standards

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police inaugurated a new Air Wing project at the Al Bateen Executive Airport that includes a new management building consisting of two stories with a total area of 3,000 square meters. The project’s implementation period will extend to 14 months and work on the project commenced mid-April 2013. It is set to conclude in June 2014. In addition, the project includes the design and construction of an aircraft hangar.

During the inauguration ceremony, the foundation stone was laid in the presence of a number of officers and employees of the Air Wing Department and project engineers.

Brigadier Pilot Ali Muhammed Al Mazroui, Director of Air Wing Department, explained that the integrated building is constructed as per the best standards and qualifications; he noted that it inclu ... Read more »

 Direct channel for game developers to reach millions of customers in Asia

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SINGAPORE & SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, November 5th 2013

PlayPhone®, Inc., a global leader in mobile social gaming, today announced a partnership with Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel), Asia’s leading communications group, in which PlayPhone’s renowned mobile gaming network and social games stores will be available on SingTel’s new mobile gaming portal.

Branded WePlay, the mobile gaming portal will host what is essentially the world’s third App Store.  It allows game developers to instantly access PlayPhone’s global gaming network as well as  SingTel’s regional mobile customer base.

WePlay will launch first with SingTel in Singapore, followed by its regional associates. Together, they have close to 480 million mobile customers.

"With PlayPhone, we have a very strong partner in building a global community of mobi ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

As part of its annual plan for 2013, the Community Police Department at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters launched an awareness-raising campaign under the slogan "Our children, our responsibility”. The campaign, which targets parents of all society segments, aims to boost awareness of the need to keep a watchful eye on children, to keep them safe and protect them from potential risks and wrongful behaviors.

Lt. Colonel Mubarak Bin Muhairom, Head of Department of Community Police emphasized that the campaign highlights the need to protect children from the different types of risks: "Child protection is a shared responsibility across society,” he said. He urged parents and caregivers not to leave children alone on balconies, inside cars or around swimming pools. He also warned against letting children play unattended in the streets, or handle sharp objects in fear for their lives.

Lt. ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, November 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya, a leading Mobile Satellite Services Operator and Vocality, a leading network router manufacturer for the defense and first responder sectors today announced a strategic partnership agreement. The new agreement enables Thuraya to provide Vocality solutions through its global network of Service Partners serving commercial and defense mobile satellite communications markets.

Vocality’s ELITE Fusion platform is scheduled for launch early in 2014 and will be available for use on Thuraya’s network. The ELITE Fusion is a cutting edge, first responder communications platform combining voice, radio relay (push to talk), network routing and security for a complete field communications package. When integrated with Thuraya’s highly portable IP terminals, ELITE Fusion makes for a compelling portable communications platform.

"Thuraya’s partnership with Vocality is another example of our commitment t ... Read more »

Un canal direct destiné aux développeurs de jeux sera accessible à des millions de clients en Asie

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SINGAPOUR & SAN FRANCISCO - Mercredi 6 Novembre 2013

PlayPhone®, Inc., leader mondial du jeu social mobile, a annoncé aujourd'hui un partenariat avec Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel), principal groupe de communications en Asie, en vertu duquel le célèbre réseau de jeu mobile et les célèbres magasins de jeux sociaux de PlayPhone seront disponibles depuis le nouveau portail de jeu mobile de SingTel.

Sous la marque WePlay, le portail de jeu mobile hébergera ce qui représente essentiellement le troisième App Store au monde. Il permet aux développeurs de jeux d'accéder instantanément au réseau mondial de jeu de PlayPhone, ainsi qu'à la clientèle mobile régionale de SingTel.

WePlay sera d'abord lancé avec SingTel à Si ... Read more »

VANTAA, Finlande - Mercredi 6 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE) Valimo, le leader mondial de l’authentification mobile de l’identité, a signé numériquement un accord de coopération avec Audkenni, l’autorité nationale islandaise en matière de certification, aux termes celle-ci lui délivrera sa technologie d’identification mobile. Audkenni, une société en participation détenue par les banques commerciales majeures et l’opérateur des télécommunications le plus important du pays, est le principal fournisseur national de solutions d’identité destinées à l’industrie bancaire. D’ici à la fin 2013, la solution d’identification mobile de Valimo permettra à tous les utilisateurs de téléphone portable en Islande d’utiliser des signatures d’authentification juridiquement contraignantes qui sont fondamentales pour la sécurisation des services bancaires et de ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 2nd 2013

The Ministry of Interior’s Special Security Forces Headquarters celebrated the graduation of 34 officers, non-commissioned officers and civilians from the various police GHQs and Ministry of Interior’s departments in the state. The graduates completed two specialized courses namely; the first "Strategic Planning for Officers” course and the 30th "Basics of Operating TETRA Devices” course. The two courses were held at the Special Security Forces Institute in Murbah in Fujairah.

Lt. Colonel Dr. Mohammed Hilal Bin Ghabesh, Director of Support Services Department at the Special Security Forces attended the ceremony, along with Major Bader Saleh Al Marzouqi, Director of the Special Security Forces Training Institute. Also present were a number of officers from the Special Security Forces Headquarters and Training Institute.

Lt. Colonel Bin Ghabesh indicated that the courses are part of the ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 1st 2013

The Ministry of Interior explored ways to develop institutional performance at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector. The meeting, which was headed by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector in his office, was attended by heads of the various departments.   Major General Al Khaili called upon everyone to redouble efforts and to harness all resources that support institutional performance across the sector’s organizational units. Furthermore, he urged all Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector’s staff members to exert further efforts to upgrade work to the highest standards, and enhance performance quality, particularly with respect to work and services provided to local and foreign customers.   The meeting tackled the observations and recommendations includ ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

As part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Abu Dhabi Police Music Band performed a number of its national and popular pieces to visitors of Yas Water World Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Police Music Band’s performances included several traditional pieces of its music portfolio, such as "Sir Bu Sultan”, "Aala khalifa Salam”, in addition to a number of pieces from the Emirati folklore, including "Al Aialah”, "Al Bawab”, and "Al Harbiya” among others, which were highly applauded by the audience.

First Lieutenant Ibrahim Al Hosani, the Music Education Branch Manager at the Abu Dhabi Police, emphasized  that "the Police encourages and embraces creativity”; stressing the Music Band’s keenness to present new and varied musical pieces. He also noted that the band succeeded in delivering a high-quality performance and demonstrating its skills during the various participations.

"Police Music ini ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Police College celebrated the graduation of a specialized course on "Modern Education and Training Methods”  organized and managed by the College’s Planning and Research Section.  16 officers, supervisors and lecturers participated in the course.

Colonel Saif Al Kutbi, Police College Director, revealed that the course is part of the Police College’s strategic plan, aimed at enhancing the officers and lecturers’ skills and increasing their knowledge in academic and training fields. These skills and knowledge will be invested in the future in teaching and training the Police College students. He stated: "This course also reflects the Police’s keenness to develop and keep abreast of the latest techniques to fight crime, and promote society’s security and safety.

He added: "The course tackled several scientific and practical topics, namely; training planning; identifying training ... Read more »