TOKYO. - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Tec Corporation (TOKYO:6588), a leading provider of technology solutions in the retail industry announces that its solutions were showcased at Decoded Fashion held in Japan on 9th July, 2015.

Decoded Fashion is a top global event connecting decision-makers in the fashion, beauty and retail industries with emerging and established technology companies. During this event, Toshiba Tec exhibited solutions for the apparel business by using its latest technologies such as the Recommend system, Digital Receipt system, and RFID.

Toshiba Tec has been providing devices and solutions for Point of Sales (POS) systems, Multi Function Peripherals (MFP), and Barcode Printers (BCP). However, to move on to the next stage, Toshiba Tec has started to offer innovative solutions, created by the synergy between each field of business and its own information devices.

Toshiba Tec believes its technologi ... Read more »

JOHANNESBURG - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has opened a state-of-the-art Transformer Oil (TFO) testing laboratory in South Africa, serving clients in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide.

The Intertek TFO Laboratory provides testing to local and international methods and standards, as well as trending reports that quickly indicate any changes in the condition of the transformer. A complete range of tests is available, from the simple Moisture/Acid/Dielectric Strength right up to Interfacial Tension evaluation. Customers can select individual tests to suit their needs, or make use of cost-effective test packages for the most common combinations of tests.

Shipping of customers’ samples to the Jet Park, Johannesburg-based laboratory is easy to arrange, with prompt testing and reporting to clients.

Robert Chapman, Global leader for Oil Condition Monito ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior affirmed that the Ministry of Interior’s Ramadan Councils have become an important venue to brainstorm ideas and establish the Ministry’s development policies aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of the UAE’s citizens and residents. This year’s councils discussed a wide variety of topics, regarding the most pressing issues on the local scene, led by the significant efforts exerted by participants, hosts, media figures, and audience.

His Highness added that the ministry is currently considering the implementation of the purposeful recommendations issued by this year’s councils, in a bid to support the objectives and general strategy of the Federal Government, towards becoming one of the leading governments in the world.

These remarks were made by His Highness Sheikh Sa ... Read more »

For the Second Consecutive Year

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

For the second consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates took top place in the Middle east and North Africa for the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index.. The UAE has achieved 0.67 (min 0, max 1), while Denmark came first in the global ranking with 0.87.

The UAE succeeded in acquiring the top position on the list thanks to its prestigious record in the competitiveness indices, most importantly adherence to the order and security factor, by which crime is effectively controlled, civil conflict, is effectively limited and people do not resort to violence to redress personal grievances. In this category, the UAE scored 0.91, followed by absence of governmental corruption 0.82, and effective criminal justice 0.77. The Index’ factor 8 evaluates the Criminal Justice system, which measures the correctional system’s effectiveness in reducing cr ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Social Support Center in Al Ain city organized multiple social events and visits to sick children in children’s clinics and hospitals, including a visit to Ain Al Khaleej Hospital. These events are a part of the Center’s Ramadan program held under the slogan “Spreading Goodness in Ramadan”, in observance for Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. The visits were carried out by the Community Affairs Branch at the Centre, in line with the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness and attention to family and community issues; and emphasize the role of the family in society.

The visit focused on building a strong relation with children and bringing joy to their heart, out of the firm belief that children are the main pillar of the community’s progress and development, in the past, present and future. The team members visited the different children's rooms, and chatted with the chil ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, Chine - Mercredi 15 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), un fournisseur international majeur de solutions technologiques de télécommunications pour l’Internet mobile destinées aux entreprises et au grand public, a dévoilé sa stratégie, destinée aux opérateurs de télécommunications, afin qu’ils puissent faire face à l'évolution du secteur, due aux technologies émergentes telles l’Internet des objets.

L’ère des TIC mobiles a vu une utilisation des technologies TIC et des plateformes Internet par des pays et des entreprises pour une plus grande convergence des secteurs traditionnels et de l’Internet, créant une nouvelle opportunité de développement qui aboutit, pour les opérateurs de télécommunications, à un changement de clients et de marchés. Lors de la 11ème conférence d’analystes de 2015, ZTE, qui compte 30 années d’expérience dans les TIC et au service d'opér ... Read more »

SHANGHAI - Mercredi 15 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), un fournisseur international majeur de solutions technologiques de télécommunications pour l’Internet mobile destinées aux entreprises et au grand public, a organisé sa 11ème "global analyst conference" à Shanghai, pour partager ses perspectives sur les futures tendances du secteur avec des invités, des représentants des médias et des analystes chinois et internationaux. Sur la base de ses performances sur le marché en 2015, la société a également dévoilé ses objectifs et projets de développement, axés sur l’avenir, dans le cadre de sa nouvelle stratégie M-ICT.

L’activité de ZTE en faveur des entreprises, en croissance rapide, a été l’un des principaux thèmes de l’événement, les solutions de ville intelligente ayant attiré une attention considérable. Depuis le Salon CeBIT, qui s'est tenu en Allemagne en mars dernier, ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Police Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) has concluded the first Ramadan Shooting Championship. The two-week championship took place at the Al Shabia Police Station shooting range and witnessed the participation of more than 50 staff members from all police stations and departments.

The final competitions were attended by Major General Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Brigadier Salim Shaheen Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director of the Capital Police Directorate; and police station directors and officers.

Maj. Gen. Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi honored the winners. The Al Madina Police Station placed first, followed by the Khalidiya Police Station, with the Investigation Affairs Section placing third. It is noteworthy that a number of female police officers participating in the championship were h ... Read more »

Bureau van Dijk and MENA Research Partners report on regional M&A activity for the 2nd Quarter 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The MENA M&A market markedly regressed during 2Q2015, well behind its prolonged 3-year revived activity. The overall 12-month activity now falls short from a sustained and marked rebound mainly due to the regional political turmoil which is cited amongst the major factors weighing on investor confidence in the MENA region. Thinking long-term, the region depicts a long-term compelling economic growth story, sufficient to propel more transactions going forward.

With the total number of completed deals on a general declining trend since 2009, the announced value of M&As reached only $3 billion during 2Q15, below its median level of the last 6 years. This has depressed the average deal sizes although the trend of larger transactions still holds. The below graphs 1 & 2 show the rising ... Read more »

SHANGHAI - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chinese logistics leader Worldwide Logistics Group and NAWAH today announced that the two companies have forged an alliance to better serve the growing logistical demands for Asian companies distributing products to the expanding market of southern Iraq.

Worldwide Logistics (WWL), headquartered in Shanghai, is a leading logistics player in the Chinese market with 30 branch and representative offices throughout China and the greater Far East. NAWAH, also known as North America Western Asia Holdings, is a leading distribution and logistics service provider with headquarters in Dubai.

“Southern Iraq is undergoing unparalleled development today with an expanding middle class of citizens who increasingly demand the continual flow of essential goods from Asian markets. WWL and NAWAH have strategically aligned to offer a unique and reliable end-to-end logistical solution to meet these market d ... Read more »

Masimo Addresses the Inaccurate and Misleading Claims that Covidien Continues to Make Regarding Nellcor Pulse Oximetry Performance

IRVINE, Calif. - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), the inventor of measure-through motion and low perfusion pulse oximetry, today renewed its $1,000,000 (USD) performance guarantee that Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry will outperform all Nellcor (part of Covidien and now Medtronic) pulse oximeters. Under the guarantee, if Masimo SET is proven not to be superior to all Nellcor pulse oximeters, including the three that Covidien announced have received FDA 510(k) clearance with motion claims, Masimo will pay up to $1,000,000 to help a hospital acquire that pulse oximetry.

"As a medical technology company, we believe it is our obligation to be truthful and open in our advertising because ultimately patient care is at issue. We continue to be perplexed by the misleading marketing tactics ... Read more »

 Pour la deuxième année consécutive

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mercredi 15 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, les Émirats Arabes Unis a occupé la première place au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord dans  le classement des pays de droit  par World Justice Project. Les Émirats Arabes Unis ont atteint 0,67 (0 min, max 1), tandis que le Danemark s’est classé mondialement  avec 0,87.

Les Émirats Arabes Unis ont obtenu  la première place grâce à son bilan dans le classement  de compétitivité et son adhésion aux facteurs d'ordre et de sécurité,  selon lesquels la criminalité est effectivement contrôlée, le conflit civil est effectivement limitée, et la violence n'est pas utilisée comme un moyen pour remédier aux différents  personnels, les Émirats Arabes Unis a reçu un 0,91; dans la corruption gouvernementale, 0,82; et 0,77 dans  l’efficacité de la justice pénale. L&# ... Read more »

SHANGHAI - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, hosted its 11th global analyst conference in Shanghai, sharing its perspective on future industry trends with guests, media, and analysts at home and abroad. The company, based on its market performance in 2015, also released future-oriented development objectives and plans under its new M-ICT strategy.

ZTE's rapidly growing enterprise business was a main focus at the event, with the Smart City solutions attracting significant attention. Since the CeBIT event, which took place in Germany in March, ZTE has gradually launched its concept of Smart City 2.0.

As a global leading comprehensive communication and information solution provider, ZTE can gain access to the latest Smart City information and integrate Chinese and Western ide ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, July 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet (M-ICT), has released its strategy for telecom operators to cope with the changing face of the industry, brought about by emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things.

The M-ICT era has seen ICT technologies and Internet platforms being used by countries and enterprises for deeper convergence of traditional industries and the Internet, creating a new development opportunity. This is resulting in a change in telecom operators’ customers and markets. At the 11th analyst conference of 2015, ZTE, with 30 years' experience in ICT and serving global operators, has outlined strategies to help telecom operators seize opportunities in this new era, and provide customers with better services.

Han Ling, ZTE's vice p ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Ahead of Eid Al Fitr celebrations, the Ministry of Interior launched an awareness drive under the slogan “Ensuring Child Safety during Eid”. The campaign, implemented by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, aims to promote awareness among community members, and acquaint them with the dangers associated with fireworks, especially among children and teenagers; as well as the damages they can cause to property.

Colonel Issa Saeed Al Shamesi, Head of the Weapons and Explosives Department at the Directorate General of the Federal Criminal Police, noted that fireworks are highly dangerous goods with hazardous properties.  He said: “Fireworks pose a significant risk to users and others. They cause deaths, burns and disfigurement as well as permanent disabilities. They also cause environmental ... Read more »