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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 19th 2013

Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutbi, Police College Director, oversaw the final semester examination process for the candidates of batch 25, which included24 male and 8 female students. This took place in line with the academic and Training plan of the year 2013-2014.

Colonel Al Kutbi visited the examination hall to ensure a smooth process and ensure the examination process was as successful as possible. He spoke of the need to create a proper environment for students and the need to provide them with a seamless examination process. He urged the students to pursue further efforts in the continuous pursuit of excellence; then wished them the best of luck.

Heads of departments and section chiefs accompanied Colonel Saif during his tour.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Law School students from the Al Ain University of Science and Technology were briefed on the Traffic Institute Section of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s work, and their programs that aim to educate society members and increase traffic safety awareness.

"The Institute’s administration is keen to invest in material and human resources in order to increase traffic awareness, and security in general,” said Captain Salem Ali Al Kutbi, Training Branch Manager at the Institute, while he welcomed the students. He also presented a lecture explaining traffic rules and regulations.

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PARIS. - Saturday, December 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) CARMAT (Paris:ALCAR) (FR0010907956, ALCAR), the designer and developer of the world’s most advanced total artificial heart project, providing an alternative for people suffering from end-stage heart failure, announces the first implantation of its artificial heart, as part of its feasibility study and in accordance with the approvals granted by the ANSM (Agence nationale de  sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé, the French health authority) and the Comité de Protection des Personnes (ethics committee).

The procedure was performed on December 18, 2013 by the Georges Pompidou European Hospital team in Paris (France) - a world first.

This first implant went smoothly, with the prosthesis automatically providing normal blood flow at a physiological rate. The patient is currently being monitored in intensive care. He is awake and able to talk to his fami ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,  has organized an introductory lecture about the strategic plan involving security media and government communication. The lecture, held in coordination with the Police College, was organized for the officers who are enrolled at the master’s program at the college.

The lecture was delivered by Captain Ahmed Al Mansouri, Chief of Strategic Planning Section at the Security Media Department. He talked about the preparatory stages of drafting the strategic plan and how it would be deployed and implemented by the Ministry of Interior.

He stated that the security media strategy focuses on several factors, which include all the statistics and indicators related to performance, as well as the institution’s current situation. It also includes drawing standardize ... Read more »

Launch of the PEUGEOT brand with the THACO Group and the start of sales activities

Paris –Hanoi - Thursday, December 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Nine months after the signature at Ho-Chi-Minh City of a partnership agreement (for import, distribution and assembly), PEUGEOT and the Vietnamese THACO Group are today celebrating in Hanoi the launch of the PEUGEOT brand in Vietnam with the PEUGEOT 408, produced locally at THACO’s Chulai plant in the Danang region. The launch ceremony takes place in the presence of Mr. Le Duong Quang, Vice-Minister for Industry and Commerce, SE Jean-Noël POIRIER, the French Ambassador to Vietnam, Tran Ba DUONG, President of the THACO Group and Jean-Yves DOSSAL, Sales Director of Asian operations for PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN.

With this partnership, PEUGEOT and its partner are starting industrial and sales activities in Vietnam on schedule, in one of the biggest ASEAN markets in terms of volume, with the promise of strong growth in the years to come ... Read more »

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Friday, December 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ascom has been selected to deliver a complete solution connecting patients and nursing staff at the new regional hospital, Nytt Østfoldsykehus in southern Norway. The overall order was won together with Hewlett-Packard Norge AS (HP) and has a total value of 112 MNOK. Ascom’s part of the entire ICT order is about 10 pct.

Ascom will be a main subcontractor to one of the largest healthcare projects in the Nordics over the next years. A consortium led by HP has won the order for the ICT infrastructure at Nytt Østfoldsykehus, the new regional hospital in southern Norway. Ascom will build the most critical part of the ICT infrastructure – the ”communication platform”, handling emergency and personal alarms as well as nurse calls, intercom, cordless telephony and an application suite of intelligent software for workflow planning.

Nytt Østfoldsykehus is predicted to be the most advanced hospita ... Read more »

SanDisk Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Avnet to Broaden Availability of Flash Storage for Use in the Enterprise and Industrial Markets

MILPITAS, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz - Thursday, December 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, and Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Avnet will offer a wide portfolio of flash-based hardware and software solutions from SanDisk to its customers throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Latin America through its Avnet Electronics Marketing and Avnet Technology Solutions operating groups. This worldwide distribution agreement enables SanDisk to leverage Avnet’s global scale, scope and unique solutions distribution model, making it even easier for CIOs, IT leaders and manufacturing decision-makers from around the world to purchase and implement SanDisk’s c ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, December 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced an expansion of the package line-up of "TB67S10xA” and "TB6600” series of high current stepping motor driver ICs with 50V absolute maximum ratings. Sample shipments start today.

The "HZIP25” package, which realizes high power dissipation, and the "HSOP28” package, which allows customers to apply low-cost solder flow assembly, have been added to the "TB67S10xA” series. The high heat dissipating "HQFP64” package has been added to the "TB6600” series.

The expansion of the package line-up extends the customers’ ability to select high voltage, high current motor driver ICs that closely meet system requirements, including assembly method, contributing to equipment downsizing and cost reduction.

Key Features of New Package Line-up

    HZIP25 packages (part numbers: TB67S101AHG, TB67S102AHG and TB67S109AHG) The HZIP25 package re ... Read more »

GRAND CAYMAN, îles Caïmans - Dimanche 22 Décembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) À cette période de l'année où tant de célébrations avec les proches ont lieu et où tant cadeaux sont offerts, il est important que nous nous souvenions de ceux qui ont été touchés par le terrible désastre qui a eu lieu aux Philippines. Les Philippines sont une nation forte, malheureusement souvent affectée par des désastres naturels, et d'après les mesures il semblerait que le typhon Haiyan ait été le pire de toute l'histoire. Comprenant l'impact qu'un simple don peut avoir pour ceux qui ont tant perdu, Investors Trust Assurance SPC (« ITA ») a décidé de faire don de 450 000 PHP à l'organisation World Vision pour aider à apporter des fournitures de secours d'urgence aux personnes qui sont dans la souffrance aux Philippines.

« Surtout en cette période de l'année, il est im ... Read more »

L'application Open Turkish Airlines est désormais disponible pour les plateformes mobiles

NEW YORK - Dimanche 22 Décembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Le Turkish Airlines Open 2013, le tout nouvel événement de 7 millions de dollars de l’European Tour 2013, a offert de nombreux moments passionnants. Le tournoi, qui a eu lieu à Antalya entre le 7 et le 10 novembre, et auquel a participé notamment Tiger Woods, s'est terminé par la victoire du golfeur français Victor Dubuisson.

À l'occasion du démarrage de la manifestation, l'application Turkish Airlines Open Mobile Golf à été mise à la disposition des amateurs de golf. Elle est désormais disponible gratuitement dans l'Apple App Store et est compatible avec l'iPhone 3, 4 et 5 ainsi qu'avec l'iPad2 et ses versions ultérieures. Une application Android verra bientôt le jour.

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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. - Friday, December 20th 2013

In alignment with signs of improvement from various global economies, the project management profession is experiencing continued growth and high median salaries, according to the recently released 2013 Project Management Salary Survey from Project Management Institute (PMI). This latest research from the world’s leading professional membership organization for project managers is available to PMI members here.

The PMI Project Management Salary Survey Eighth Edition is based on self-reported salary information from more than 36,000 project management practitioners. The report provides a comprehensive look at compensation in the global project management field, measuring salaries across eight major position description levels in 33 countries. Countries reporting the highest median project management salaries are Australia, Switzerland, the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, N ... Read more »

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands. - Thursday, December 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) During this time of year, full of gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones, we must remember those affected by the horrible disaster in the Philippines. As a strong nation constantly impaired by natural disasters, the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan seems to be measured as the worst. Comprehending the impact a simple gift can have on those who have lost so much, Investors Trust Assurance SPC ("ITA”) is donating PHP 450,000 to the aid organization, World Vision, to provide emergency relief supplies to the people suffering in the Philippines.

"Especially during this time of year, it is unmeasurable to understand the devastation many people have faced and continue to face on the other side of the world,” said Managing Director, William Zelaya.

While relief efforts have been underway since the storm hit on November 8th, long-term aid is imperative to rebuild the destruction of H ... Read more »

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SHENZHEN, China - Friday, December 20th 2013

ZTE Corporation welcomes the final determination of the United States International Trade Commission ("ITC") rejecting the patent claims made by InterDigital Inc.

The ITC cleared ZTE of the infringement complaints by InterDigital on six patents, and ruled that another patent claimed by InterDigital was invalid. The final determination in the 337-TA-800 case upheld the ITC’s preliminary determination made on 28 June, 2013, and removes the basis for possible exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against ZTE products by the ITC.

"We are delighted about the ITC’s adjudication, as we are committed to offering high-quality products and services for our customers in the United States,” said Mr. Guo Xiaoming, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of ZTE. "This decision is an important victory in ZTE’s efforts to combat patent mis-use by some protagonists for anti-competitive purposes.”< ... Read more »

Energy professionals can now learn the crucial tools for the grid integration of renewable electricity and obtain certification for the first time.

BERLIN - Thursday, December 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) As the share of renewable technologies in the total energy supply mix continuously increases, a growing effort to integrate these technologies into the electricity grids is crucial. To ensure that professionals working in this sector have the necessary know-how, the Renewables Academy (RENAC) is now offering a world first opportunity to become a "Certified ReGrid Manager” (CRGM). This new qualification covers topics on how to increase and improve integration of renewable energies into the electricity grid, as well as on how to support the efficient transportation of energy to consumers, and on how to improve the reliability of renewable energy sources.

Power grids are facing a major transformation, driven by the need to integrate fluctuating electricit ... Read more »