LONDRES - Mardi 11 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - La GSMA a publié un nouveau rapport concluant que la diffusion de la télévision numérique terrestre dans les États arabes n'a pas besoin d'une  exclusivité  de la bande de fréquences UHF (de 470-694MHz). Le rapport "la radiodiffusion terrestre et l'utilisation du spectre dans les Etats arabes", développé par Plum Consulting, montre comment une quantité importante de la bande UHF pourrait également être utilisée pour le haut débit mobile, déclenchant des avantages socio-économiques importants dans toute la région. Le rapport appelle les pays du Groupe Arabe de la Gestion du Spectre des Fréquences à convenir sur une répartition  à titre primaire pour la diffusion et les services mobiles dans la bande de fréquences UHF lors de la Conférence mondiale des Radiocommunications de l'Union internationale des télécommunications (CMR-15) en novembre 2015.

"Le spectre est u ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior expressed his profound condolences and heartily sympathy to the family of martyr First Corporal Juma Jawhar Juma Al Hammadi, who was martyred while performing his national duty as part of the UAE forces in ‘Operation Restoring Hope’, to support the legitimate government in Yemen.

His Highness Sheikh Saif visited the martyr’s home in the Al Sabkha area in Sharjah on Monday to offer his condolences and sympathy to family of the martyr. His Highness prayed for God Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the deceased and to rest him in eternal peace; and to provide patience and solace for the family as they bear such a loss.

His Highness Sheikh Saif also offered his heartfelt condolences on the death of Ahmed Saad Al Menhali and four members of his family, who died in a traffic accident ... Read more »

PARIS - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one Outdoor advertising company worldwide and the number one in the UK, has been awarded the world’s largest bus shelter advertising concession by Transport for London (TfL) in a deal worth €700m across a period of eight years.

Following on from the recent launch of the 120m² digital screen at London Waterloo, the iconic digital roadside location at Old Street Roundabout EC1 and the digital towers at Heathrow Airport T5, JCDecaux will continue to change the Outdoor landscape in London. The digitisation of the London bus shelters will provide a complete digital footprint in London covering all the touchpoints in the consumer journey.

JCDecaux will take over the current contract which is held by Clear Channel UK from 1 January 2016.

Leon Daniels, Managing Director of Surface Transport at TfL, said: “Our bus network carries 6.5 million peopl ... Read more »

RIO DE JANEIRO - Tuesday, August 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- With the countdown now to one year until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Panasonic Brazil (PANABRAS) has announced that Panasonic Corporation and PANABRAS have signed an agreement to be the official technology partner for Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain. As part of the agreement, Panasonic is providing projectors, televisions, LED screens, digital signage systems and other equipment to be permanently installed at the world-famous attraction. “We’re going to update the audio and visual solutions of this Rio de Janeiro landmark,” says Michikazu Matsushita, president of PANABRAS, which will be holding various events at the location during the Olympic Games.

Additionally, Panasonic will be sponsoring a number of Brazilian athletes. Receiving the brand’s support will be swimmer Felipe França; beach volleyball duo Juliana Silva and Maria Elisa Antonelli; and Daniel Dia ... Read more »

LONDON - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA has published a new report finding that terrestrial digital television broadcasting in the Arab States does not need an exclusive allocation of the UHF spectrum band (470-694MHz). The report “Terrestrial Broadcasting and Spectrum Use in the Arab States”, developed by Plum Consulting, highlights how a significant amount of the UHF band could also be used for mobile broadband, unlocking significant socio-economic benefits throughout the region. The report calls on Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) countries to agree on a co-primary allocation for broadcast and mobile in the UHF spectrum band at the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) in November 2015.

“Spectrum is a scarce resource and regulatory authorities in the Arab States are looking to maximise flexibility so that their networks are ready to meet consumers&r ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Police Directorate has recently arrested two men of Asian nationality for robbing apartments and singles housing in Al Ain.

Colonel Mohammed Suhail Al Rashidi, Director of Al Ain Police Directorate, stated that the Al Ain Police had recently received several reports regarding late-night robberies and the theft of valuables and money from various apartments and singles housing locations in Al Ain.

According to Col. Al Rashidi, an investigations team was formed in order to identify and capture the culprits responsible for the burglaries. “The efforts of the team led to the identification and whereabouts of the suspects in record time,” he said. “After acquiring the legal permits, the team then raided the home of the suspected thieves, arrested the suspects, and confiscated the stolen goods.” The suspects were questioned prior to being handed over to publi ... Read more »

MCLEAN, Va. - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced that William Margaritis will become the company’s executive vice president of Corporate Affairs starting in late August, based in the company’s global headquarters in McLean, VA. Margaritis previously served for 15 years as senior vice president of Global Communications and Investor Relations at FedEx Corporation.

At Hilton, Margaritis will oversee internal and external communications, government relations and corporate responsibility globally. He will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide and will serve as a member of the company’s Executive Committee.

"After an extensive and thoughtful search, Bill stood out as a highly respected and seasoned leader with a proven track record and the right combination of experience,” said Nassetta. "As we continue to gain momentum and accelera ... Read more »

STAMFORD, Connecticut. - Mardi 11 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE unit ses forces avec des célébrités d’Hollywood et des athlètes professionnels dans le cadre d’une enchère mondiale enchère en ligne sur Charitybuzz.com, qui offre des expériences uniques et extraordinaires en soutien à « Answer the Call », le fonds en faveur des veuves et orphelins des policiers et pompiers de New York.

Jusqu’au mardi 25 août à 12 heures HE, les fans peuvent visiter www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE et tenter de gagner des expériences exclusives avec John Cena®, superstar WWE, Mark Messier, membre du Temple de la renommée du hockey, Stephanie McMahon, responsable de la gestion de la marque WWE, le légendaire Stone Cold Steve Austin, les animateurs Michael Strahan et Kelly Ripa, et bien d’autres Le soutien de WWE à « Answer the Call » fait partie d’un certains nombres d’initiatives de sensibilisation communautaire afin ... Read more »

STAMFORD, Conn. - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer The Call,” the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

Fans can now visit www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE through Tuesday, August 25 at 12 noon ET to bid on exclusive experiences with WWE Superstar John Cena®, Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, talk show hosts Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa and many more. WWE’s support of “Answer The Call” is part of WWE’s community outreach initiatives in celebration of SummerSlam®, which takes place on Sunday, August 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

“We are thrilled to have WWE’s suppo ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Juma Al Majid Group, the exclusive distributors of the high-end German brand SEVERIN kitchen appliances in the UAE, has announced that the company will expand its range of SEVERIN products through its key retail outlets and showrooms in Dubai.

“Juma Al Majid Group has decided to bring more SEVERIN products to the UAE market as a part of our vision to satisfy our customers through the provision of innovative products that make life easier,” said Mr. Hassan El Haj, General Manager, Home Appliances Division. Food prepared using SEVERIN products “SEVERIN products are just as tasteful and elegant as they are cost-effective and efficient, which is perfect for our customers who demand quality and design in the comfort of their own home.”

The new line of SEVERIN products includes the Raclette Party Grill, a natural grill stone for low-fat grilling; the Smoothie Mix & Go, ... Read more »