PARIS & CODOLET, France - Lundi 18 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les fonds gérés par Argos Soditic annoncent l'acquisition, au côté du management, de Cisbio Bioassays, société de biotechnologie leader dans le domaine des produits et services pour le diagnostic in vitro humain et la recherche pharmaceutique.

Cisbio Bioassays prend son indépendance à l’occasion de cette opération de Management Buy-Out (MBO) et de la sortie du groupe belge IBA (spin-off).

Cette acquisition marque une étape importante dans l'évolution de Cisbio Bioassays qui a su se positionner depuis plus de 25 ans comme un acteur de premier plan dans le monde du diagnostic et des biotechnologies. L'arrivée d'Argos Soditic, ouvre des perspectives de croissance stratégique et permet de renforcer la position de la société sur ses marchés. Fort de ces atouts, Argos Soditic accompagne l’&ea ... Read more »

Des nouveaux sites totalement personnalisés, localisés et parfaitement adaptés pour répondre à la demande croissante des clients internationaux

REDONDO BEACH, Californie - Lundi 18 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le distributeur de mode mondial sur Internet Modnique a lancé son premier site localisé en russe pour créer une expérience d'achat sur mesure à son segment clientèle à plus forte croissance. Modnique.com/ru inclura des préférences régionales de style, des capacités linguistiques complètes en russe et des modes de paiement locaux, pour permettre aux consommateurs russes d'acheter les mêmes grandes marques internationales de designers à prix réduits que les consommateurs anglophones ont appris à aimer.

Avec 55 % de ses activités totales en dehors des États-Unis, il était important pour Modnique de s'adresser à ses clients internationau ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The initial assessment process for participating teams in the Ministry of Interior’s Award for Smart Applications across academic institutions at the State level recently concluded. The process, which lasted more than three weeks included workshops and meetings with students who submitted their proposals; it was supervised by the Governance and Services Organizing Committee members. Students were given improvement opportunities for their proposals.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, in his capacity as Chairman of the Executive Board at the Ministry of Interior, emphasized that  this award is part of the efforts to fulfill the directives regarding the smart Government.

During the assessment process, Major Dana Humaid, from the General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development, the Ge ... Read more »

PARIS & CODOLET - Monday, November 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The funds managed by Argos Soditic announce the acquisition, together with the management, of Cisbio Bioassays. This cutting-edge biotechnology company is the leader in the field of products and services for human in vitro diagnostics and pharmaceutical research.

Through this Management Buy-Out (MBO) operation Cisbio Bioassays becomes independent, with its spin-off departure from the Belgian group IBA.

The acquisition represents a major step forward in the history of Cisbio Bioassays. The company’s 25 years of experience have given it a recognized position as a major player in the world of diagnostics and biotechnologies. The arrival of Argos Soditic opens up prospects for strategic growth, and will enable the company to strengthen its market positions. Confident in Cisbio Bioassays' assets, Argos Soditic is accompanying the management team in implementing its strategic plan, focused o ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 17th 2013

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ is participating as a Diamond Sponsor in the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Geophysics. The conference, which is organized by the Al Ain Municipality and the Emirates University, is held at the Crescent Building at the university from 24th to 27th of November. This sponsorship complements the police’s mission for continuous communication and interaction with all society sectors.

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations, said: "The Abu Dhabi Police is committed to being a major partner with governmental sectors, institutions, and scientific entities across different activities and events that serve our society. The UAE, as the country of security and safety, and its police is constantly working to provide distinguished services to the public and follow the latest technologies supporting security and safety of society.”
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development recently organized a workshop to introduce the Ministry of Interior Award for Smart Applications, at the Abu Dhabi Officers Club. Present at the workshop were representatives from national universities, institutes, and scientific research organizations.
Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, in his capacity as Chairman of the Executive Board at the Ministry of Interior, indicated that this award is part of the efforts to fulfill the higher leadership’s directives regarding the smart Government. It aims to improve life by harnessing technology to provide the best services, based on innovation in the delivery of government services. This comes in line with the criteria of innovative government, being a developed entity moving forward towards breaking th ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Coinciding with the globally-celebrated World Diabetes Day, the Medical Services Department of Abu Dhabi Police organized an educational campaign to raise community awareness as to the seriousness of diabetes and its risk factors. The campaign was held at Al Bateen Council in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a significant number of citizens and residents.

Major Dr. Tarek Abdullah Al Junaibi, Health Education Branch Manager at the Medical Services Department and Supervisor of the Campaign, said that the diabetes prevention campaign embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s community service strategy, particularly with respect to the medical and health aspects, in addition to spreading prevention awareness among community members with a view to prevent and reduce diabetes.

Al Junaibi indicated that the campaign aims at increasing society members’ awareness about the need to lead a healthy lifestyl ... Read more »

New Fully Responsive and Localized Sites Customized to Accommodate Growing International Customers

REDONDO BEACH, Calif - Monday, November 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global fashion e-retailer Modnique launched its first localized site in Russian to provide its fastest growing customer segment a tailored shopping experience. Modnique.com/ru will include regional style preferences, full Russian language capabilities, and local payment methods, enabling its Russian consumers to shop the same globally-sourced designer brands at discount that English-speaking shoppers have grown to love.

With 55 percent of Modnique’s total business outside the United States, it was important to expand to international customers in their native language. Online purchasing among Russians is expected to grow 27 percent annually through 2015 and reach $25 billion by 2014 according to McKinsey & Company. Furthermore, annual revenues per shopper will likely more than doubl ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority defined the manufacturing specifications of mail and food boxes installed on motorbikes used for making deliveries. The specifications aim to ensure the safety of drivers and others while maintaining the balance and food safety during transportation.

Major Saif Al Zaabi, Vehicles Licensing Branch Manager at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the specifications are an integral part of issuing or renewing the ownership of motorbikes used for transporting food and mail. He pointed out that the new specifications are valid starting next month.

He added that the dimensions of the box should not exceed 40×40×40 cm. He also stressed that the box must be fixed on the bike’s seat or back basket and that the cover must be unlockable from the front and well-fixed from the rear with a joint. The specifications also require that the outer surface of ... Read more »

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AUSTIN, Texas - Sunday, November 17th 2013

At the Circuit of The Americas track in Austin, Texas (the location of the 2013 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix), Oakley CEO Colin Baden and Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali celebrate the signing of a new partnership agreement between their two companies. Oakley and Ferrari will share design philosophies, technical advances, inspiration and innovation over a multi-year period.

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Photo 1:At the Circuit of The Americas track in Austin, Texas (the location of the 2013 Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix), Oakley CEO Colin Baden and Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Stefano Domenicali celebrate the signing of a new partnership agreement between their two companies. Oakley and Ferrari will share design philosophies, technical advances, inspiration and innovation over a multi ... Read more »

In line with the Partner Relationship Management Methodology in "Finance and Services”

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major-General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director-General of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police, hosted a ceremony to honor 201 distinguished private sector suppliers for 2013. The ceremony was recently held in the Conference Hall at the Decision-Making Support Centre.

The honoring demonstrates the partner relationship management methodology and reflects the commitment to implement the organizational excellence practices by interacting with partners and motivating them to do their best. This is achieved by availing ideal methods to regulate and build relations with partners on the local and regional levels.

Director-General of Finance and Services reiterated the keenness and absolute support of HH Lt-General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to e ... Read more »

"Resonant leadership” will be the theme

SHANGHAI - Saturday, November 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Great leaders move us. Although they talk of strategy and competition, great leaders establish a relationship with others called "resonance” and bring out the best in their people. They use their behaviour as a path to resonant leadership through mindfulness, hope and compassion.

Based on decades of research into emotional intelligence competencies and longitudinal studies in their development, Distinguished University Professor and author Dr. Richard Boyatzis will deliver a plenary session speech at the Hay Group International Conference in Shanghai on 27 and 28 November to discuss resonant leadership. Dr. Boyatzis will lead the audience through examples of what resonance looks and feels like, and share inspiring stories and energising exercises to show how leaders, managers and executives can create and sustain "resonance” in their relationships and th ... Read more »

On the agenda for the 2nd day

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The 23rd Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Annual Meeting for Bone Diseases and Injuries organized by the international Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUSoc) continued into its second day of activities.  The event, held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, is sponsored by the Medical Services Department of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ as a platinum sponsor.

The first session, delivered by Dr. Marnix van Holsbeeck, M.D., Henry Ford Hospital, USA, featured a work paper tackling an important aspect of shoulder joint diseases: the shoulder impingement syndrome, which occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. This is a common cause of shoulder pain for many patients.

Dr. Jose Antonio Bouffard, M.D., Detroit Medical Center, USA, gave a detailed explanation on the diagnosis methods to identify differ ... Read more »

Sharjah ,United Arab Emirates - Sunday, November 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 Launched by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, member of the Supreme Council, together with his wife Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and Patron of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival on 21 October, 2013, the first annual Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival closed on 5 November, after a ten day run and over 9,000 attendees in Sharjah, Khor Fakkan, and Al Dhaid.

In response to the huge turnout, FUNN’s Manager and SICFF Director Jawaher Abdulla Al Qassimi talked about future changes: "We’re planning to launch a competition around SICFF 2014, setting up workshops in and around the festival, bringing in international guests and speakers, and a few more surprises we’ll keep under wraps for now. We want to set milestones every year.”

The festival took place for ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Policies Section at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate at the Ministry of Interior held a specialized workshop regarding the Directorate General of Punitive and Correctional Establishments at the Ministry of Interior. The workshop was held at the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) in Abu Dhabi.

Brigadier Hamad Adeel Al Shamesi, Director General of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments at the ministry, attended the workshop along with directors of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments throughout the country, directors of Police Departments, and a number of officers at the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in the UAE.

Brigadier Hamad Adeel Al Shamesi asserted the importance of having this workshop for its effects in solidifying developmental procedures with regard to the Punitive and Correctional Establishments at police stations and the Violat ... Read more »

Smart Communications collabore avec le gouvernement des Philippines et les organisations humanitaires afin de déployer les équipements de téléphonie mobile par satellite pour contribuer aux efforts de secours

DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 18 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications Company un des plus grands  fournisseurs de téléphonie mobile par satellite au monde, collabore étroitement avec son partenaire de services (SMART Communications) afin de faciliter les efforts de secours dans les municipalités frappées par le typhon aux Philippines. A ce jour, Thuraya et Smart ont déployé plus d’une centaine d’unités de Thuraya SF200, SatSleeve et Thuraya XT auprès des agences gouvernementales du pays ainsi que les organisations humanitaires comme la Croix Rouge afin d’aider à établir des canaux de communications d’urgence  et faciliter les efforts de c ... Read more »

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EDISON, N.J. - Saturday, November 16th 2013

J.M. Huber Corporation ("Huber”) announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday November 21, at 11:00 AM ET.

Pursuant to the indenture dated as of November 1, 2011, between Huber and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, relating to Huber’s 9.875% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Notes”), access to the conference call is limited to the following:
                              

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Holders of the Notes;
                              

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Prospective investors who have certified to Huber that they a ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Dimanche 17 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Le Lieutenant Général S.A. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre de l’Intérieur a assisté récemment à la signature d’un protocole d’accord entre le Siège principal de la Police d’Abu Dhabi et le Département de la Police de New York aux États Unis. Le protocole d’accord vise à développer et à stimuler la coopération entre les deux parties dans tous les aspects du travail de la police.

La cérémonie de signature a eu lieu en présence du Général de Division Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Commandant en Chef Adjoint de la Police d’Abu Dhabi, du Général de Division Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secrétaire Général du bureau de S.A. le Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre de l’Intérieur, du Général de Division Khalil Dawood Badran, directeur g& ... Read more »