Technology Will Be on Display at Automation Fair, Nov. 13 - 14 in Houston

MILWAUKEE. - Tuesday, November 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Rockwell Automation Fair 2013

(BUSINESS WIRE) Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) today announced that it has agreed to purchase Jacobs Automation, the leader in intelligent track motion control technology. Jacobs Automation provides a motion control solution called the iTRAK System. This technology improves performance across a wide range of packaging, material handling, and other applications for the global machine builder market.

"The combination of iTRAK technology with our Integrated Architecture will be a game changer for machine builders,” said Victor Swint, vice president, motion control business, Rockwell Automation. "It will provide customers with new technology to enhance performance and flexibility so they can quickly respond to changing market demands.”

iTRAK’s technology enables independent control of multiple magn ... Read more »

BONN, Germany. - Tuesday, November 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Today, Deutsche Telekom Business Development & Innovation (BDI), has announced that Teleboy, Switzerland’s number one live streaming service, is the first customer of VideoRise, BDI’s recently launched online video platform powered by Saffron Digital.

Teleboy is using VideoRise to launch Teleboy VOD, Switzerland’s first subscription video-on-demand service, available on iPhone, iPad, and the Web with more than 2,500 hours of premium television content from Hollywood’s top studios, as well as content from the BBC.

BDI’s VideoRise is a complete end-to-end platform, which combines all the components necessary to manage and deliver a premium OTT service in one place. It features a one-stop digital rights management (DRM) system and high-quality, secure transmission. VideoRise prepares and catalogues each title for optimum playback on iOS and Web devices. Its content preparation system automa ... Read more »

Invite les fans du monde entier à partager leurs histoires de sourire avec #3DWhiteSmile

BARCELONE, Espagne - Mardi 12 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)(NYSE : PG) Crest et Oral-B 3D White ont annoncé aujourd’hui un appel à l’action mondial, invitant les fans du monde entier à partager la puissance de leur sourire, et leur histoire. Ce mouvement mondial a pris son essor avec le lancement de la première vidéo SmileStory (histoire du sourire) de Shakira, au gala exclusif Crest & Oral-B Blue & White, à Barcelone, en Espagne, qui a été diffusée en direct dans le monde entier.

«Les sourires sont véritablement contagieux. Des sourires éclatants qui s’étendent au monde entier, c’est un merveilleux message.»

Pour créer la SmileStory de Shakira, 3D White s’est inspiré dequi est Shakira et ce qui la définit, ainsi que de sa beauté et la puissance de son sourire. Cett ... Read more »

Starwood’s Iconic Sheraton Brand Paves the Way for the Company’s Entry into Mauritania, Guinea, and South Sudan

LONDON - Tuesday, November 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hotel operator in Africa with the signing of three new Sheraton hotels, marking the entrance of the company into Mauritania, Guinea and South Sudan by 2017. With these signings, Starwood is on track to increase its African portfolio by over 30% with more than 15 new hotels set to open over the next five years. This growth will add more than 5,000 guest rooms to the continent and create thousands of local employment opportunities.

Emphasizing the importance of the region as one of the world’s fastest-growing hotel and travel markets, Chief Executive Officer Frits van Paasschen and members of Starwood’s senior executive team just returned from visiting Africa for the four ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Arab Organization for Social Responsibility, in cooperation with Tatweej Academy, honored the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. This recognition came during the second cycle of the annual award to honor social responsibility activists in the Arab world. The Excellence Golden Shield and the Golden Certificate of Excellence were granted to the Abu Dhabi Police for being among the top police leaderships to apply social responsibility. These awards also acknowledge the police’s achievements over the past years and its commitment to organizing events and activities that serve the community in addition to its active participation in similar activities held by other entities.

Lt. Colonel Mubarak Bin Muhairom, Head of the Community Police Department at the Abu Dhabi Police, received the award during the annual ceremony recently held at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai. This ceremony saw the honoring of ... Read more »

Asks Fans Around the World to Share the Stories Behind Their Smiles with #3DWhiteSmile

BARCELONA, Spain - Monday, November 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) (NYSE: PG) Today, Crest and Oral-B 3D White announced a global call-to-action inviting fans around the world to share the power and stories of their smiles. This global movement kicked off with the debut of Shakira’s SmileStory video at the exclusive Crest & Oral-B Blue & White Gala in Barcelona, Spain, and live streamed around the world.

In creating Shakira’s SmileStory, 3D White found inspiration in who Shakira is and what she stands for, as well as from the beauty and power of her smile. This short, shareable SmileStory video details Shakira’s journey as an artist, humanitarian, and friend. Shakira’s SmileStory was captured to serve as an inspiration and visual call-to-action for fans around the world to share the beauty of their personal SmileStories through #3DWhiteSmile.

"Smiles have ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In collaboration with the Middle East Public Sector Institute (MEPSI), affiliated to Price Waterhouse Coopers Company (PWC), the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of Interior launched on Monday the Leadership Development Forum.   The two-day Forum held under the slogan "The Innovation Council for Sustainable Excellence” at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai, targets the senior executive leaderships at the Ministry of Interior.

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Abdul Aziz Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director General of Protective Security at the Ministry of Interior; and a number of senior officers from the ministry attended the inauguration ceremony.

Major General Dr. Al Raisi emphasized that the Ministry of Interior’s strategy aims to achieve excellence and success in the per ... Read more »

Des données apportent la preuve des avantages cliniques et économiques de la thérapie V.A.C. VeraFlo™ par rapport au traitement des plaies par pression négative classique

SAN ANTONIO - Mardi 12 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Kinetic Concepts, Inc. a annoncé aujourd’hui que de nouvelles preuves cliniques et scientifiques avaient émergé corroborant l’efficacité du traitement des plaies par pression négative avec instillation V.A.C. VeraFlo™, par rapport au traitement des plaies par pression négative classique V.A.C.®. Les études ont montré des baisses dans les mesures clés telles que la durée d’hospitalisation, le délai de fermeture des plaies et les coûts de débridement avec la thérapie V.A.C. VeraFlo™ par rapport au traitement des plaies par pression négative classique. Les résultats ont récemment figuré dans t ... Read more »

9 Testimonial Movies from Young People who had met with Traffic Accidents

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A total of 47,998 individuals benefited from 308 traffic awareness lectures organized by the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate over a period of 9 months, from April until September 30th. These lectures are in line with the traffic safety strategy and the traffic awareness plan implemented by the directorate.

Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, indicated that the lectures targeted young people in particular; urging them to comply with traffic laws and to reduce speed. "They also shed on the major causes of various kinds of traffic accidents,” he said.

Lt. Colonel Al Ameri stressed that "road safety is everyone's responsibility”. "The awareness-raising programs aim at improving the behavior of drivers in gener ... Read more »

SINGAPOUR - Mardi 12 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) La société AECOM Technology, un fournisseur pionnier en services de soutien technique et de gestion pour les clients des secteurs publics et privés dans plus de 140 pays à travers le monde, a annoncé aujourd'hui que Dr Robin Sham, directeur depuis longtemps chez AECOM et spécialiste en ponts mondiaux, a reçu la médaille d'or de l'Institution des ingénieurs civils au Royaume-Uni. Cette médaille est considérée comme le prix de premier plan d’excellence en génie civil pour un individu dont la contribution soutenue en génie civil pendant de nombreuses années est d'une ampleur et de stature considérable. Durant près de 200 ans dans l’histoire de l’Institution, 20 médailles d'or seulement ont été accordées.

«Cet événement important reflète une étape importante dans ma c ... Read more »

PUNE, India - Monday, November 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Kumar Properties, India’s leading Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Company, today announced the launch of ‘SANCTUM’, a luxury residence project of 144 homes, introduced under the brand of Privie Residences. It is slated for completion by 2017.

Nestled within the prestigious gated community of Ivory Estate, Baner - Pune, SANCTUM is located within a five-minute drive from Pune University.

Sanctum consists of 4 towers, of 21 stories each, with 3 & 4 bedroom homes (2850 sq. feet & 3995 sq. ft) Each tower has its own private lobby and Concierge service.

All homes of SANCTUM offer generously portioned living spaces with features like central air conditioning, walk in closets, stunning master baths and advanced security systems.

Another highlight, is the positioning of flip terraces, ensuring that the French doors of each home lead to a private, resort style terrace.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 11th 2013

A young Asian man (an infiltrator without identification) feigns thirst in an attempt to steal from a banking client in Abu Dhabi. After convincing a motorist that one of his vehicle tires was broken, the man pretended to be thirsty after seeing a bottle of water in the car. He pretended to reach for the bottle while trying to steal money from the car, when a pedestrian screams (Thief! Thief!), which resulted in the man’s arrest.

Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammed Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said: "N.M. (Afghani, 19 years) tried to steal from a banking client D.M. (Palestinian, 44 years), after watching him for some time outside a bank on the Muroor St. in Abu Dhabi. D.M. had an envelope with 35,000 dirhams inside, which he placed inside the car’s glove box.”

He added: "When the motorist stepped out of the car to check the tire, he heard a scream from a pedes ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Monday, November 11th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced today that its global long-span and specialty bridges director, Dr. Robin Sham, has received the Gold Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in the United Kingdom. The medal is ICE’s premier award for civil engineering excellence for an individual whose sustained contribution to civil engineering over many years is of significant magnitude and stature. In the nearly 200-year history of the ICE, only 20 gold medals have been presented.

"This momentous event signifies a milestone in my career, but not the finale, because there is really so much more to learn and to contribute,” said Sham. "Three decades on and across several continents, new challenges still provoke in me boundless inspiration and enjoy ... Read more »