Acquisition enhances Murata’s position as a world’s leading provider of RF system solutions

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KYOTO, Japan & SAN DIEGO - Saturday, August 23rd 2014

Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE/OSE: 6981), and Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (Peregrine) (NASDAQ: PSMI) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Murata will acquire all outstanding shares of Peregrine not owned by Murata, for $12.50 per share in cash, or a total transaction value of $471 million ($465 million excluding Murata’s existing holding). Peregrine is the founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) solutions and is a leading provider of RF front-end (RFFE) solutions for mobile and analog applications. Upon closing of the transaction, Peregrine will become part of Murata’s strategy to expand its cor ... Read more »

 Invites Jordan’s university students to demonstrate initiative and original thought to a regional audience of potential employers

Amman - Jordan - Sunday, August 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 Leading global online food delivery marketplace hellofood has launched a scholarship scheme to cultivate the spirit of leadership and entrepreneurship among Jordan’s university students.

hellofood’s Excellence Scholarship scheme will award one university student JDs 500 as recognition for entrepreneurial talent and leadership ability based on a submitted essay outlining and innovatively solving a community problem.

The scholarship programme will accept entries up to September 30th 2014, with candidates asked to submit a brief essay that identifies a specific problem in Jordan’s community, and offers a viable solution. Marks will also be awarded for awareness of hellofood’s business model and the consumer need it addresses.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The 3rd Police Swimming Championship, organized by the Police Sports Federation at the Ministry of Interior, will kick off on September 9 at Al Wasl Sports Club in Dubai. Several teams representing the various police general headquarters across the UAE will be taking part in the two-day championship.

It is worth mentioning that the consultative meeting was recently held at the Sharjah Federal Police School and chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Aref Ali Al Rais, Chief of the Sports Activities Section at the Police Sports Federation, in the presence of team directors and officials. During the meeting, attendees discussed the championship’s regulations and the preparations of the participating teams, as well as administrative and technical issues.

Lieutenant Colonel Aref Al Rais explained that the Police Swimming Championship will be one of the first championships to be organized by the ... Read more »

BONN, Allemagne - Dimanche 24 Août 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aujourd’hui, les abonnés mobiles qui se trouvent à l’étranger peuvent s’attendre à des services d’itinérance de données 3G ou LTE à haute vitesse avec une meilleure expérience d’utilisateur. À titre de fournisseur expert de capacités d’itinérance IPX, la divisionDeutsche Telekom International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS) assure un échange IP rapide et sécuritaire, surtout dans un contexte d’augmentation exponentielle du volume des données. Il offre également des solutions à haute vitesse de grande qualité aux opérateurs mobiles du monde entier. Conformément à cette stratégie, ICSS a non seulement significativement augmenté le lien Ethernet Telekom Deutschland à sa plateforme IPX, mais a également mis à niveau sa capacité d’interconnexion IPX à AMS-IX, un centre d’échange de trafic IP central basé à Amsterdam.

Le client interne d’I ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, August 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police represented by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate inspected the traffic improvement project in the schools area in Al Ain city, expected to be completed before the start of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Major Muslim Al Junaibi, Acting Head of the Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Department at the directorate, stressed that the UAE strives to position itself in the forefront of the most developed countries in terms of safety and security. “This goal can be achieved by implementing the Ministry of Interior’s vision aimed at making the UAE one of the best countries in the world in terms of safety and security,” noted Major Al Junaibi. He added that work is underway to complete the project as soon as possible, according to schedule.

For his part, Captain Engineer Ibrahim Khalfan Al Shamesi, Traffic Engineering Branch Manager in Al Ain, indicated that ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The  Human Resources Directorate General, at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), represented by the Department of Education and the  two police attachés in London and Washington has obtained 14 organizational excellence awards locally, regionally and internationally, as follows: Abu Dhabi Police GHQ ranked  second and won the Silver Stevie Awards, for the “Best Government Organization”;  the Department of Education won the Best Scholarship Program at “Asia’s Training and Development Awards” in Singapore, and the  CSR (ISO 26000) certification, as the first department at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters to implement the corporate social responsibility standards. Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Abdullah Al Khouri, Head of the Education Department won the “Innovative Leader Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education” ... Read more »

Company-founded foundation recognized at home and abroad for excellence in education, social practices

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Dole Food Company’s DALE Foundation, the organization responsible for corporate responsibility projects for the DOLE group of companies in Ecuador and Peru, was recognized by the Municipality of Guayaquil, Ecuador for the Company’s activities in support of education.

The award was presented on July 23 at Guayaquil’s city hall by the Vice Mayor of the city, Mrs. Domenica Tabacchi and received by Maria Eugenia Castro, Executive Director of the DALE Foundation.

“We are so honored to receive this recognition,” said Ms. Castro, Executive Director of the DALE Foundation. “Dole and the Dale Foundation have done such great work together here and this relationship should be held up as a model for other companies to build and support these ty ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates took part in the 17th Conference for Heads of Arab Punitive and Correctional Establishments, which kicked off on Wednesday in Tunisia. The UAE delegation to the conference, representing the Ministry of Interior, is led by Brigadier Sami Hareb Al Munthari, Acting Director General of Punitive and Correctional Establishments. .

Brigadier Al Munthari stressed the importance of Arab coordination and joint cooperation in all issues of interest to the people of the region. “Reform and rehabilitation of inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments represents a shared responsibility between the officials of these establishments and community members. It aims to change the negative perception that community members hold regarding inmates, and to acknowledge their right to be true members of society  that have  rights and obligations like other individu ... Read more »

Troostwijk/HGP European Energy Alliance Creates Unparalleled Suite of Full-Service Capital Asset Solutions to Maximize the Value of Energy Corporations’ Idle Plants & Assets

AMSTERDAM & SAN DIEGO. - Thursday, August 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Heritage Global Partners (“HGP”), a global leader in asset advisory and auction services today announced that they have entered into an exclusive strategic alliance with Troostwijk Auctions (“Troostwijk”) to monetize global energy industry assets on behalf of regional and multinational European corporate clients. Founded in 1930, Troostwijk is one of the largest and most highly respected European industrial auctioneers, with locations in 15 countries. The alliance combines the core competencies of HGP and Troostwijk, and together they will conduct energy sector disinvestment projects, sales and auctions throughout Europe, with a focus on coal, nuclear power generation, oil & ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, August 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police concluded the activities of the “Friends of the Police” summer program in Al Ain. The closing ceremony, which was held at the Al Ain Police Officers’ Club, was attended by 80 students, along with a number of officers, parents, and officials from local authorities from the city of Al Ain.

Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Hareb Khamis Al Khaili, Deputy Head of Clubs Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, said, "Children were introduced to their parent's work environment, and their duties in serving and protecting society. They were also encouraged to be creative and innovative.” He added: “The program included multiple events, as well as religious, social, sports, instructional and recreational activities, in addition to visits to police sites and stations, touristic landmarks and service centers;” stressing that  all of the club fac ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Emirates Park Zoo, inaugurated the Barney Home Nursery, located within the grounds of the Emirates Park Zoo in Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi. The nursery is the first-of-its-kind in the region.

In his remarks during the official inauguration ceremony, Major General Al Nuaimi emphasized that the project contributes efficiently to nurturing children's character by providing them with the opportunity to get up close and interact with animals beyond books and magazines. "This would promote the educational methods aimed at inculcating the values acquired through interaction with animals in the youth, such as compassion and responsibility, as feeding and caring for a pet encourages childhood responsibility," he added. He also noted that it was agreed with the nursery’s officials to allocate places for children with special needs ... Read more »