PARIS. - Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)  Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported second-quarter 2014 revenue of $12.05 billion versus $11.24 billion in the first quarter of 2014, and $11.18 billion in the second quarter of 2013. Second-quarter revenue was up 7% sequentially and increased 8% year-on-year with International Area revenue of $8.09 billion growing $604 million, or 8% sequentially, while North America Area revenue of $3.89 billion increased $205 million, or 6% sequentially.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.80 billion—an increase of 13% sequentially and an increase of 17% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing operations, excluding charges and credits, was $1.37 versus $1.21 in the previous quarter, and $1.15 in the second quarter of 2013.

Pretax operating income in the second quarter reached $2.62 billion, up 11% sequentia ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ramadan Council of the Ministry of Interior (MoI), hosted by Hamdan karam Al Ka’bi at his house in Fujairah, recommended an environment award to encourage the society to promote environment heritage.

Participants at the council, which was organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, the General Secretariat of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, under the title United in Prosperity ‘Our Environment Behavior,’ highlighted the importance of energy saving and suggested to set up a TV station to promote UAE environment heritage.

Saeed Mohammed Al Raqbani, former Minister of Agriculture and Special Advisor to HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah; Brigadier Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Ka’bi, Commander-in-Chief of Fujairah Police; Colonel Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Bloushi, Deputy Chairman of Energy Saving Committee at the Abu ... Read more »

Praised the MoI’s Efforts to Communicate with the Community

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior organized a Ramadan Council on Saturday evening, and  was hosted by Badria Al Naqbi at her house in Murbah area in Fujairah. The Council held under the theme “United in Knowledge: Financial Education for UAE Families”, was attended by a number of specialists in the fields of education, society and family and a large number of society women from the Emirate of Fujairah. The Council was moderated by media figure Shahd Ibrahim Al Abdouli.

As part of its recommendations, the coucil called for urging the Ministry of Education to introduce a   financial education curriculum in schools. They also stressed the need to reintroduce the subjects of home management and family economics ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Special Security Forces Headquarters at the Ministry of Interior concluded on Sunday the Ramadan Tournament competitions in futsal and volleyball that were held at the Force 5 Department.

The tournament's closing was attended by Colonel Staff Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Hajiri, Commander of the Special Security Forces; Major Saeed Ali Abu Khalil, Head of Force 5 Department; and a number of the Headquarters' officers.

The Combat and Tasks Company Team (D) was ranked first in volleyball, and the Combat and Tasks Company Team (E) was ranked second.

As for the futsal competition, the Combat and Tasks Company Team (E) came first while the Combat and Tasks Company Team (D) came second.

Concluding, Colonel Staff Al Hajiri distributed trophies and medals on winners.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Training Section at the Special Tasks Department of Abu Dhabi Police was crowned champion of the eighth Ramadan football tournament and first volleyball tournament, organized at the level of Directorates and held at its headquarters. The winning team had defeated the Anti-riot Section team in a penalty shootout, following a draw in the official time of the match; the Support Services Section team came in third place.

The Ramadan tournament which kicked off at the beginning of Ramadan, included football and volleyball matches; in the final game, the Training Section team secured victory over the Official Tasks Section team.

Players Abdullah Nouh from the Training Section team and Aziz Al Alawi from the Official Tasks team were named Best Goalkeepers, whereas player Mohamad Saleh Al Menhali was crowned Best Volleyball Player. After scoring six goals during the championship, player Ali Mo ... Read more »

L'ancien directeur financier de Fujitsu America et de Brocade rejoint le prestataire des dispositifs Single Mask Adaptable ASIC

SANTA CLARA, Californie. - Mardi 22 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) eASIC Corporation, un prestataire de premier plan de dispositifs Single Mask Adaptable ASIC™, a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination immédiate de Richard Deranleau au poste de directeur financier et vice-président directeur des finances de la société. M. Deranleau était récemment vice-président directeur des finances et directeur financier d'une société d'exploitation nord-américaine de 1,1 milliard USD de Fujitsu, Ltd. Il était auparavant directeur financier de Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ : BRCD).

« L'expertise stratégique et opérationnelle éprouvée de Richard en termes de création et de développement de sociétés publiques et privées fait de lui un ajout exceptionnel pour notre équipe de direction », a d ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police launched an awareness initiative about the dangers of fireworks within the “Your Safety” campaign which runs through the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.

Colonel Hamid Al Afrit, Head of the Weapons and Explosives Department at the Directorate General of the Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, called upon parents to supervise their children`s behavior, and to consider the dangers of using fireworks while celebrating the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.  Colonel Al Afrit said, “Family members bear the major responsibility in advising children to avoid using and sharing fireworks. They ought to supervise the children and deter them from playing with such dangerous items. Parents should also monitor how their children spend their allowances and Eid bounties, and constantly supervise their purchases. Additionally, pare ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

During the Ramadan Council, organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, participants called for establishing a federal Knowledge authority, and identifying scientifically skilled members of different nationalities in the country, in a bid to benefit from their creativity. The council, which was hosted by Abdullah Al Yamahi in Al Fujairah, also called for developing special knowledge-oriented divisions and departments across the country’s institutions.

Moreover, the council called for motivating students to tap into their energies and setting up academic programs for them at the countrywide level, in a bid to develop their skills and promote their creative experiences. Participants at the council also underlined the importance of the media in its various forms in transferring knowledge and shapin ... Read more »

Former CFO for Fujitsu America and Brocade joins Single Mask Adaptable ASIC provider

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- eASIC Corporation, a leading provider of Single Mask Adaptable ASIC™ devices, today announced the immediate appointment of Richard Deranleau as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance. Mr. Deranleau was recently SVP, Finance and CFO for a $1.1 Billion North American operating company of Fujitsu, Ltd. and was previously CFO of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCD).

“Richard’s proven strategic and operational expertise in successfully building and growing public and private companies makes him a tremendous addition to our executive team,” said Ronnie Vasishta, president and CEO at eASIC Corporation. “His experience in high growth companies is extremely valuable as eASIC continues our aggressive growth plans.”

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 18th 2014

The Ramadan Council that was held at the house of Emirati martyr Tareq Al Shehhi called for dedicating a curriculum within the national education curricula to tackle the topic of UAE martyrs. The UAE martyrs include those who died on the battlefield; while performing their national duties, during training, or while on their way to work. The council also called for launching a satellite channel that focuses on the family institution, its role in nurturing good citizens and in instilling the principles of loyalty and the feeling of belonging to the UAE and its leadership. Participants at the Council also called for establishing a school named after Martyr Tareq Al Shehhi.

The Ramadan Council, organized by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau in the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, was hosted by the fami ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior reviewed the international certificate in institutional excellence awarded by the international organization “Investors in Excellence” (IIE) to the Directorate General of Human Resources at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. It is noteworthy that the Directorate is the first police institution to obtain this international recognition in the Middle East.

Ray Radnock, representative of the UK-based international organization Investors in Excellence, handed the Certificate yesterday (Sunday) to His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. The organization adopts special specifications for the application and adoption of institutional excellence standards.

His Highness praised the efforts made by the Human Resources Directorate General’s team at Abu Dhabi ... Read more »