ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Al Dhabiania Committee at the Abu Dhabi General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs organized an initiative under the theme "Together…we plant the UAE”. This initiative aims to plant a number of seeds in the courtyard of the Emirates Institute for Naturalization and Residency in Abu Dhabi, on the occasion of the thirty-fourth Plantation Week, which is being held from 3 to 7 March and is celebrated annually by the state.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi; accompanied by Colonel Yusuf Khouri, Deputy Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, and heads of departments, planted a tree in front of the Emirates Institute for Naturalization and Residency in Abu Dhabi.

In a speech delivered on this occasion, Colonel Al Zaabi stressed that the celebration of Plantation Week is a form of appreciation for the great ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The first International Road Traffic Accident Conference addressing "Causes, Challenges, and Solutions,” which was organized by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with Lifeline Healthcare Group, issued a number of recommendations in its final session. The conference, which took place at the Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi, recommended that all educational levels should include classes on traffic safety and general health, and must encourage parents to take part in traffic education for their children and inform them about traffic laws and regulations as part of their efforts to raise their children.
Participants at the conference said that the engineering and design of roads in the UAE follows the best international standards. They stressed the importance of continuous efforts to develop procedures to check traffic safety on the UAE road network. The conference also recom ... Read more »

BEIJING & LONDON - Thursday, March 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    IMD-CKGSB Dual Executive MBA combines the best of all worlds in executive business education
    Only program with a curriculum that unites Western and Eastern approaches to learning
    Ensures participants build the knowledge and networks to succeed in business between China and the world

(BUSINESS WIRE) The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) have today partnered to offer fast-rising executives – who want to differentiate themselves from their peers, achieve their full potential as business leaders and generate value for their organisations – the IMD-CKGSB Dual Executive MBA.

The Dual Executive MBA recognises that China is an important engine of the global economy; and that individuals who know how to take advantage of the age of China will be best placed to lead their c ... Read more »

TBILISI, Georgia - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- "Technology is revolutionising how elections are run,” said Matt Gokhool, Chief Executive of the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) and Chairman of the International Centre for Electoral Psychology (ICEP) during the 4th Annual Meeting of Election Management Bodies.

The event, hosted by Georgia’s Central Election Commission and organized by the ICPS, gathered electoral authorities, experts, ONGs and technology and service providers on February 24-26th.

Under the theme "Stakeholders Engagement and Effective Communication” participants shared experiences and discussed strategies to advance best practices in election administration.

Commenting on the importance of this event, Matt Gokhool said: "During the last decade, information and communication technologies have revolutionised how elections are run. From engaging voters through effective communication, to voting ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Thursday, March 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles today announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 15 million shares of its common stock by certain of its shareholders at a price to the public of $52.00 per share. In addition, the selling shareholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2.25 million shares of common stock. The offering is expected to close on March 18, 2014, subject to customary closing conditions.

Quintiles is not selling any shares in this offering and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling shareholders.

Morgan Stanley, Barclays and J.P. Morgan are serving as joint book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank Securities are serving as book-running managers for the offering. Bai ... Read more »

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SHENZHEN, China - Thursday, March 13th 2014

MTR Corporation Limited, a Hytera client, won "Best Use of TETRA for Transport" in recently announced 2014 International TETRA Awards. The awarding was organized by TETRA Today in association with TETRA and Critical Communications Association (TCCA).

MTR Corporation operates one of the world's busiest rapid transit and light rail networks in Hong Kong. Around 5.1 million passengers travel with MTR lines each day, and the trains depart every 2.1 minutes during peak hours. Reliable communication systems are critical for maintaining its daily operation. MTR has been using TETRA technology and systems for 10 years, and has committed to implement a single 800-MHz TETRA system to serve another six lines as a replacement for the original analog radio system for train and station communications.

As a key technology supplier, Hytera has provided dispatch workstations, fallback room devices, netwo ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG - Thursday, March 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that it has signed a capacity deal with Alruya, a leading system integrator and VSAT operator based in Libya, to deliver connectivity to oil and gas fields in the country.

Alruya will utilise the capacity on SES’s NSS-7 satellite at 20 degrees West to provide high-speed internet access and voice over IP services over its VSAT network to its corporate customers’ offsite oil and gas locations in Libya.

"We are pleased to have found a new partner in SES, which has enabled us to provide seamless connectivity to our customers. Not only is SES’s NSS-7 coverage over Libya optimal, but also the professional SES team has made it easy for us to ramp up and double our capacity in the last few months,” said Murad Tantush, CEO of Alruya.

"In a vast country such as Libya, which has harsh terrain and limited infrastructure, satellite is seen as the most ... Read more »

SEOUL, South Korea - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Stem cell research institute of STC Life Co., Ltd. (Chairman: KYE HO LEE) and 97.7 B&H Clinic (Representative Doctor: WON JU JUNG) successfully finished mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the pulmonary fibrosis patient who visited Korea from Calgary, Canada.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease caused by overproduction of fibrous tissues while lung tissues are consistently being destroyed. As scar tissues gradually spread to entire lung, oxygen uptake is reduced, which causes difficulty in breathing. It is a kind of autoimmune diseases that attacks the patient’s immune system of his or her own tissues. In particular, it is reported that pulmonary fibrosis is frequently found in patients with a severe autoimmune disease.

The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, an autoimmune disease three years ago. It made the patient difficult to live a normal life due to the symptoms of weight l ... Read more »

Providing support for core finance platform that covers 310 entities across 200 countries

BANGALORE, India & London - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mindtree, a global technology solutions company, announced it now provides application support and evolutionary maintenance services to SITA, the world's leading specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions, for its new Strategic Finance System (SFS) platform.

SITA’s new Strategic Finance Systems (SFS), based on Oracle’s eBusiness Suite, consolidates all internal and external finance processing across the globe for 200 countries, encompassing 310 entities. SFS enables a central finance shared function for all receivables and payables activities across its global network of suppliers, airlines and airports.

Mindtree will provide global Level 2 and 3 application support for SFS for a period of 3 years, including Hyperion and OBIEE, database administration and monitorin ... Read more »

Dans une optique de dominance du marché, la première marque mondiale de produits comestibles dérivés du cannabis s'associe avec un fournisseur chef de file dans le secteur du financement des produits dérivés de la marijuana

SAN DIEGO - Jeudi 13 Mars 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mentor Capital, Inc. (marchés OTC : MNTR) a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir été sélectionnée par la société Bhang Chocolate, pour apporter 39 millions USD de fonds propres. Ces fonds serviront à financer l'expansion nationale et internationale de Bhang ainsi qu'à consolider leur marque chef de file dans le secteur des produits dérivés de la marijuana. Le PDG de Mentor Capital, Chet Billingsley, a déclaré : « La société Bhang Chocolate, qui a remporté cinq fois la « Cannabis Cup », est reconnue par tous comme la première marque mondiale des produits déri ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior arrived in Marrakech today, to attend the 31st Arab Interior Ministers Council meeting that is being held at the Four Seasons hotel in Marrakech, on 12-13 March.

His Highness Sheikh Saif and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at the Marrakech International Airport by His Excellency Mohamed Hassad, Morocco’s Minister of Interior; His Excellency Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE ambassador to Morocco, and a number of senior officials.

In his statement at the Marrakech International Airport, His Highness Sheikh Saif hailed the efforts of his Moroccan counterpart to deliver the best organization, hospitality and reception provided to the Emirati delegation. H.H also commended the Arab countries’ efforts to consolidate and develop cooperation in the various areas of security work, which ... Read more »

World’s Leading Cannabis Edibles Brand Teams with Leading Marijuana Funding Provider on Clear Path to Sector Dominance

SAN DIEGO - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mentor Capital, Inc. (OTC Markets: MNTR) announced today that it has been selected by Bhang Chocolate Company, Inc. to provide $39 Million in equity funding for Bhang’s national and international expansion and to help further extend their market-leading brand across the marijuana related sector. Mentor Capital CEO, Chet Billingsley, affirms, "By a wide margin, five time cannabis cup winner, Bhang Chocolate is recognized as the world’s singular leading cannabis brand. We feel privileged to be working with the Bhang management team lead by founder Scott Van Rixel. In the explosively growing and sometimes chaotic environment accompanying marijuana legalization, they provide a bulwark of business professionalism and integrity in the delivery of Bhang’s gourmet medicinal chocolates and growin ... Read more »

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LONDON - Wednesday, March 12th 2014

Xaxis, the world's largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today it has named Marcus Siddons as managing director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Siddons will be responsible for managing operations across the region, overseeing account management, trading, publisher relations and partnerships.

Siddons joins Xaxis from Sony Pictures Entertainment where he served as head of digital media for Sony Pictures Television Arabia. In this role, he led strategy for the studio’s in-market Web / mobile only productions as well as oversaw the digital platforms for Sony television properties airing in the MENA market. His responsibilities included a focus on video monetization and second screen integration. Previously, Siddons was head of digital, Middle East & North Africa for global media agency MindShare. He holds a BA from Oxford Brookes University in Marketing Management a ... Read more »

Waldorf Astoria Bali to open in 2017 as the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Property in Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a new management agreement with PT. Bali Ragawisata for the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Indonesia. Located in the exclusive Bukit Pandawa precinct in the south of Bali, the 96-villa Waldorf Astoria Bali is also the fourth hotel in the pipeline in Indonesia for the global hospitality group.

"Waldorf Astoria has experienced unrivaled growth in recent years as we continue to expand our footprint with iconic signings in landmark locations,” said John Vanderslice, global head, luxury brands, Hilton Worldwide. "Bali is an immensely popular tourist destination that is renowned for its rich culture and arts. Waldorf Astoria Bali will be perfectly placed to offer global luxury travelers a unique and inspirational envi ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior organized a workshop at the Police Officers Club. The workshop aims to develop the Security Media Strategic Plan with a view to align it with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan (2014-2016) and the Government Communication Strategy supported by the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.

Major Fawaz Ali Abdullah, Chief of the Government Communication and Media Support Section at the Media Security Department at Abu Dhabi Police, presented a work paper on this occasion. Major Abdullah noted that the Ministry of Interior's strategy aims to employ an effective and comprehensive balanced set of traditional communication tools and channels, as well as modern and interactive tools to deliver the ministry’s media messages.

Furthermore, Major Fawaz said that the Government Communicati ... Read more »