Thuraya co-sponsors the first UAE-UK Pioneers Forum as part of its global recruitment strategy

DUBAI and London - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator today announced its sponsorship of the UAE – UK Pioneers Forum, an initiative by the United Arab Emirates Embassy in London. The Forum will showcase the most prestigious UAE and UK businesses operating in the Emirates and Great Britain and includes a series of workshops and symposiums. The inaugural event targets undergraduate both university students from across the UK and will be held at Victoria House in Holborn, London from January 18-19.

H.E. Abdulrahman Ghanem Almutaiwee CVO, the UAE’s ambassador to the UK, said: "We are building a diversified, knowledge-based economy, and the UAE-UK Pioneers Forum is a platform to attract the innovators of tomorrow. The Forum will connect the country’s most competitive busi ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

On behalf of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health, inaugurates the events of the 4th Emirates Rhinology & Otology Conference, the 8th International Pan ARABFOS Conference, the 3rd Arab & GCC Otology & Audiology Conference, and the 1st Advanced Arab Academy of Audio-vestibular Conference. The event, which is organized by the Otorhinolaryngology Department at the Emirates Medical Association, will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City hotel.  The conference will be attended by the General Secretary of the International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS) and the President of the European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology, along with a number of selected physicians, as well as Arab and foreign specialists ... Read more »

Leader of Trusted Cyber and Transactional Technologies Expands Global Footprint

MIAMI - Thursday, January 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) IDGMI Holding Corporation, a U.S.-based holding company specializing in advanced technology development, is expanding its global footprint into the emerging markets with its trusted line of cyber and transactional security products and services. Already widely recognized for its utilized technologies -- ranging from multi-media applications to GPS biometric data capture -- IDGMI is proud to bring its state-of-the-art security offerings into Nigeria to support the initiatives within the business and governmental landscapes.

With the security technology and services market expected to grow more than $86 billion worldwide by 2016, IDGMI’s global expansion positions them for leadership in Nigeria. "IDGMI’s cyber security and mobile technology products are now being unveiled and offered to Nigeria,” explained IDGMI CEO, Isaac ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section organized an awareness exhibition on the importance of equipping all vehicles with child car seats. The exhibition was held in a courtyard at Al Waha Hospital near the maternity ward.
First Lieutenant Nasser Khalifa Al Shamesi, Acting Public Relations Branch Manager said that such participations in the different community-based events and activities contributes to increasing traffic  awareness and enhancing productive communication between the traffic departments and the various society segments, with a view to spread the traffic safety culture at all times.
Child car seats of different sizes and shapes were on display at the exhibition. Parents visiting the maternity ward were given a practical tutorial on the proper way to use seat belts and install child car seats. They were also provided with advice on purchasing, fitting and using age and size-appropria ... Read more »

DUBLIN - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading Forex & CFD broker AvaTrade has announced the launch of a new client promotion for 2014 aimed at experienced traders.

The campaign, which launched this week, features a $10,000 bonus for first time deposits of $50,000 or more.

AvaTrade Chief Commercial Officer Keith Goldson said: "We’ve had incredible success with our recent high profile Twitter IPO and 100% bonus promotions, which really appealed to less experienced traders.

"With this campaign we want to focus on experienced traders who are looking to deposit large sums. So during the promotion we’ll be offering double our regular bonus on $50,000 deposits.”

The new campaign will also reward traders making smaller first deposits, with bonuses of up to 50% on all deposits between $250 and $3,000.

To find out more about AvaTrade's $10,000 promotion: http://www.avatrade.com/lp/10000-bonus/?tag=40150&tag2=PR
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Mindtree has been unanimously chosen for its consistent business growth and strong corporate governance

BANGALORE, India - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mindtree, a global technology solutions company, has been named as the "Most Promising Company of the Year” by CNBC TV 18 in its India Business Leadership Awards, 2013. A jury of globally respected management strategists, academics and corporate personalities has unanimously selected Mindtree for this award. Krishnakumar Natarajan, CEO & Managing Director, Mindtree, was presented with the award at a ceremony yesterday at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai.

Development Dimensions International (DDI) and The CNBC-TV18 research team, assess candidates across a wide range of criteria, including financial performance, leadership, creativity, innovation and social responsibility. The selection of winners across categories will showcase those demonstrating vision, consistent progress and clear g ... Read more »

Qatar’s new airport on track for mid-year 2014 opening

Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

H.E. Mr. Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al-Noaimi, Chairman of The Steering Committee of the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) announced today new details of Hamad International Airport (HIA) at a press conference held at the HIA Passenger Terminal. He confirmed that the airport is on track for a phased opening by mid-year 2014. Members of the NDIA Steering Committee were present for the event, held under the theme, "Runway to the Future, Gateway to the World”.

Speaking at the press conference, H.E. Mr. Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al-Noaimi, said: "The opening of Hamad International Airport in the middle of this year will bring to fruition the vision of Qatar’s leadership, to build a world-class airport supporting the State's development and prosperity. HIA is a world-class aviation hub purpose-built to cater to rapidly evolving aviation and passenger needs of the 21st ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met in his office today Monday HE Ibrahim Al Saad Al Ibrahim, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the UAE. Al Ibrahim extended his greetings to HH Sheikh Zayed on the occasion of terminating his tenure as an ambassador for the KSA.

His highness wished the Ambassador the best of luck and success in his future missions and lauded his role and contributions that enhanced the mutual relationships between the two sister countries.

The meeting was attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Office of His Highness the Minister.

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Abu Dhabi Police, ... Read more »

Le premier et seul adaptateur de téléphone intelligent par satellite au monde disponible pour Samsung Galaxy S3 et S4

DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Jeudi 16 Janvier 2014 [ME NewsWire]

La société Thuraya Telecommunications, un opérateur pionnier des services mobiles par satellite (MSS), a lancé aujourd'hui la dernière version  de Thuraya SatSleeve conçue pour les téléphones intelligents se basant  sur Android. Compatible avec Samsung Galaxy S3 et S4, le nouveau produit permet aux utilisateurs de Samsung Galaxy de transformer leur propre téléphone intelligent en un téléphone par satellite pour réaliser  des appels téléphoniques, envoyer des SMS et avoir accès aux applications via le réseau  satellitaire  de Thuraya, quand ils seront incapables de se connecter à un réseau GSM  terrestre.

Thuraya SatSleeve éli ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior paid his respects on Sunday evening to the bereaved Al Raisi family in Al Shaabiya area in Al Ain on the sad demise of their son Omar who died in the line of duty in an ambulance accident.

His Highness Sheikh Saif expressed his profound grief and regret for the loss suffered by the family and colleagues of the deceased in this tragic accident, which claimed the life of the young man that he called "martyr of national and humanitarian duty”. His Highness Sheikh Saif prayed Allah Almighty to have mercy on the deceased’s soul and to grant his family patience and solace.

For his part, Obaid Khamis Al Raisi, father of the deceased, expressed his appreciation for His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed’s visit, which grants solace to the bereaved hearts. He also thanked His Highness Sheikh Saif for catering t ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Jeudi 16 Janvier 2014 [ME NewsWire]

QNB Group, La banque la plus forte au monde et la pionnière au Moyen Orient et en Afrique du Nord, a continué à enregistrer une croissance soutenue de la rentabilité; le profit net de 2013 s’est élevé à 9.5 milliards de rials qataris(2.6 milliards de dollars américains) soit une augmentation de 13.7 % par comparaison avec 2012. Ces résultats comprennent les résultats du QNB ALAHLI en Égypte, où le Groupe a achevé l’acquisition d’une participation majoritaire de l’ordre de 97.12 % en mars 2013.

Le Conseil d’Administration, en se basant sur les bon  résultats financiers  de 2013 et en cohérence  avec l’objectif du Groupe QNB visant à maximiser le profit des investisseurs, recommande à l’assemblée générale de distribuer un dividende en liquide de 70% de la valeur nominale de l’action (7.0 rials qataris par action). ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A number of children from the Abu Dhabi Police Nursery of the Sports Clubs and Activities Department at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ visited on Tuesday, the Emirates Park Zoo located in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The visit falls within the activities of the Animals Week, which is organized by the police nursery to acquaint children to wildlife and the environment.

Captain Maryam Jassem Ali Said, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police Nursery Section, indicated that the visit is part of the Animals Week organized by the nursery. It aims to acquaint children with the important concept of wildlife conservation, which would contribute to enhancing intrinsic social, moral and cultural values.

She said: "The zoo is the ideal place to introduce children closely to the concepts of environment, wildlife and nature. It was designed as a place of fun and learning for adults and children alike, as it provides visitors ... Read more »

Quintiles’ Trusted Cloud Services Model Recognized in CSO40

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Wednesday, January 15th 2014

Quintiles announced today that it has been named to the 2014 CSO40 by IDG's CSO magazine for the second year in a row, recognizing its "Trusted Cloud Services Model” which extends internal security controls to cloud service providers.

The CSO40 Awards recognize 40 organizations for security projects and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership. They are scored according to a uniform set of criteria by a panel of judges that includes security leaders, industry experts and academics.

The Trusted Cloud Services Model

Quintiles’ Trusted Cloud Services Model was developed as a means of extending internal security controls to cloud service providers. Operating in a highly regulated industry, Quintiles cloud service providers are subject to the same level of security ... Read more »

LUGANO/LAUFEN, Switzerland - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Ricola AG have chosen BOARD International as their provider for Business Intelligence (BI) and Corporate Performance Management (CPM). Rolf Kohler, Ricola’s CIO, explains: "We were looking for a solution for BI and our Forecasting and Budgeting Process. There were two main criteria: The new tool had to work with our SAP system and we wanted to be able to enter data directly and in a decentralised way through a webtool. After comparing different vendors, we found that BOARD fulfilled all these criteria in one single solution.”

Worldwide Sales Planning with BOARD in a second step

The project is supported by BOARD’s partner Acons Business Consulting from Zurich. The first phase, which has already started, focuses on Business Intelligence and Dashboarding for sales. From 2014 onwards, the sales intelligence will be integrated into the international Forecasting and Budgeting process. ... Read more »

-Toshiba to take 60% share in NuGen Moorside Project in the UK -

TOKYO - Wednesday, January 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has reached agreements with GDF SUEZ of France and Iberdrola of Spain to take a 60% stake in NuGeneration Limited, the UK-based nuclear energy company which plans to develop nuclear power plants at the Moorside site in West Cumbria, Northwest England.

As the majority owner of NuGen, Toshiba, in collaboration with its group company, Westinghouse Electric Company, intends to move forward with the construction of three AP1000 nuclear reactors on the Moorside site, in partnership with GDF SUEZ, a leading European nuclear operator.

Under an agreement with Iberdrola dated 21st December 2013, Toshiba will purchase all of Iberdrola’s indirect 50% holding in the project. Under a separate agreement reached in January 2014 with GDF SUEZ, Toshiba will purchase a further 10% holding i ... Read more »