Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] TGM Consultants has been appointed to provide full scope property management and leasing services for the Tbilisi Mall, the most significant retail and leisure development in Georgia and the Southern Caucasus. The mall, located in the rapidly growing capital of Georgia, an evolving economic hub, has been developed by Rakeen Development, the largest real estate developer in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This appointment cements TGM's position as one of the leading consultancy firms in the region; following its entrance into the Southern Caucasus late 2013 through its ongoing involvement with the Yerevan Mall in Armenia. With a track record of successfully managing and leasing shopping centres for a period of 20 years, Dubai based TGM Consultants has taken over the property management and leasing tasks of Tbilisi Mall from July 2015. The mall is the first modern centre to combine leisure, retail and entertain ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon - Mercredi 30 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Gas (Thaïlande) Co., Ltd. (Directeur exécutif : Toshihiro Ouchi ; « OGT »), une filiale d'Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Président : Takehiro Honjo; « Osaka Gas »), s'apprête à établir OGP Energy Solutions Co., Ltd. (« OGPS »), une société qui fournira des services de transition énergétique à des entreprises de l'industrie en Thaïlande, ceci au moyen d'un investissement commun avec PTT Retail Business Co., Ltd. (Directeur : Chakkrit Charuchinda, « PTTRB »), filiale de PTT Public Company Limited (PDG : Tevin Vongvanich ; « PTT »). Dans « Catalyser nos rêves », son business plan à moyen terme, l'Osaka Gas Group cherche à étendre ses activités en aval au-delà des frontières du Japon. Ces ambitions se traduisent déjà par de la revente de gaz à Singapour avec City-OG Gas Energy Services Pte. Ltd., par des activités de distribution d'énergie en Thaïlande avec OGT et par des activités de cogénération en Thaïlande avec NS-O ... Read more »

Untreated diabetes can lead to complete vision loss Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that allows the body to use blood sugar for energy. It is characterized by high levels of blood sugar, which can cause changes in the blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that is necessary for good vision. “DIABETIC RETINOPATHY is the leading cause of new blindness cases among adults aged 20-74” states Prof. Dr. Ayman Shouman, Cataract and Vitreoretinal surgery consultant at Spanish Center Dubai, highlights the danger of Diabetes in harming your vision. In the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, small blood vessels in the eye swell. As the disease progresses, some vessels that nourish the retina become blocked. Abnormal new blood vessels may begin to grow on the surface of the retina to replace the blocked vessels. ... Read more »

INGELHEIM & AMSTERDAM. - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Interim analysis of INPULSIS®-ON study shows: Beneficial effect of OFEV®* on slowing disease progression was maintained and the change from baseline in FVC was consistent over 2 years1 Long-term treatment with OFEV®* had a manageable safety and tolerability profile (mean exposure of 2.4 years, maximum exposure of more than 3 years)1 Commonly used concomitant medications, such as anti-acids or systemic steroids, do not influence the beneficial effect of OFEV®* on slowing disease progression2,3 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- An interim analysis of the INPULSIS®-ON extension trial has confirmed the efficacy and safety of OFEV®* (nintedanib) previously observed in the INPULSIS® trials.1 The results were presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2015, and confirm that OFEV®* has a long-term effect on slowing disease progression and a manageable side effect profile in patients with idiopathic pulmona ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has arrested a Pakistani truck driver who is suspected of killing an investor of the same nationality in an act of revenge. The suspect, whose brother was killed six years ago in Pakistan, alleged that the victim had hired someone to kill his brother following a dispute over a plot of land. The details of the incident as narrated by Brigadier Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, date back to earlier this month when the Operations Room received a report regarding a burning vehicle in Bani Yas. Firefighting teams, ambulances, and police patrols were immediately dispatched to the scene, as the report also stated that a man near the vehicle was also on fire. Initial investigations revealed that a sedan was completely burned except for its trunk, and a man had been found lying on the roadside a few meters away from ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reviewed the gold award in occupational health and safety received by Abu Dhabi Police at the recent RoSPA awards, as the first police entity to receive such an accolade on the regional and international levels. A team from the Strategy and Performance Development Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) presented the award to His Highness. His Highness was also briefed on the tremendous efforts exerted by the Abu Dhabi Police in the field of occupational health and safety. Sheikh Saif praised the commitment of the department, which earned it this prestigious international award. He urged staff members to pursue further efforts and dedication to achieve a sustainable institutional excellence in terms of overall performance; and to keep pace with the development process witnessed by the country in ... Read more »

PLEASANTON, Calif. & OXFORD, England. - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Leading providers join to deliver the most complete commercial content management solution for the life sciences industry Combination set to transform productivity and compliance across the digital supply chain (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE: VEEV) today announced it has acquired Zinc Ahead, a leading provider of commercial content management solutions. Veeva and Zinc Ahead are joining forces to address the growing need for end-to-end compliance management that reduces regulatory risk and boosts operational efficiency as companies face increasing volumes of content, a proliferation of digital channels, and increased regulatory scrutiny. The combination brings together two of the leading commercial content management solutions. Zinc Ahead, founded in 2001, was an early pioneer in the market serving more than 120 life sciences companies with Zinc MAPS. Veeva Systems’ solution—Vault PromoM ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Osaka Gas (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Managing Director: Toshihiro Ouchi; "OGT"), a subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (President: Takehiro Honjo; "Osaka Gas"), will establish OGP Energy Solutions Co., Ltd. ("OGPS"), a company that will provide fuel conversion energy services to industrial customers in Thailand, through a joint investment with PTT Retail Business Co., Ltd. (Director: Chakkrit Charuchinda, "PTTRB"), a subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited (CEO: Tevin Vongvanich; "PTT"). In its mid-term business plan, "Catalyze Our Dreams," the Osaka Gas Group aims to expand its downstream business outside Japan. This has already resulted in gas sales business in Singapore through City-OG Gas Energy Services Pte. Ltd., energy service business in Thailand through OGT and cogeneration/on-site business in Thailand through NS-OG Energy Solutions (Thailand) Ltd., a company jointly invested with Nippon Steel & Sumikin En ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Caroline du Nord - Mercredi 30 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (« Quintiles » ou la « Société ») (NYSE : Q) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'Annie Hai-yuan Lo a été nommée à son conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat. Mme Lo servira également en tant que membre du Comité de la vérification du Conseil. Mme Lo compte plus de 30 années d'expérience financière et opérationnelle chez Johnson & Johnson, une société mondiale de soins de santé, où, le plus récemment, elle a été directrice financière en chef du Groupe international des produits de consommation et de soins personnels à partir de 2001 jusqu'à sa retraite en 2011. Mme Lo a été directrice chez Ansell Ltd., une entreprise de fabrication australienne, et de TransForce Inc., une entreprise de transport et de logistique basée à Montréal. Mme Lo a reçu sa licence à Taiwan de l'Université nationale de Taiwan et sa maîtrise en administration des affaires de l'Un ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (“Quintiles” or the “Company”) (NYSE: Q) announced today that Annie Hai-yuan Lo, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Lo will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. Ms. Lo has more than 30 years of financial and operational experience at Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare company, most recently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of the Worldwide Consumer & Personal Care Group from 2001 until her retirement in 2011. Ms. Lo serves as a director of Ansell Ltd., an Australian manufacturing company, and TransForce Inc., a Montreal-based transportation and logistics company. Ms. Lo received her Bachelor’s Degree in Taiwan from National Taiwan University and her Masters of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. She is a Certified Management Accountant. About Quintiles Quintiles ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] According the to the nationwide statistics released by the Traffic Coordination Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, 11 people have died and 84 people have been hurt, with injuries ranging from mild to severe, as a result of traffic accidents during the Eid Al Adha Holiday. The detailed statistics disclosed that a total of 38 accidents occurred between the 23 and 26 September, 2015. Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General of Traffic Coordination at the Ministry of Interior, said that the failure to abide by the rules and regulations of traffic led to the occurrence of accidents. “In a bid to reduce such incidents, the Traffic and Patrols departments nationwide are keen to redouble their efforts and to increase the control and surveillance operations on the road. The departments will intensify traffic outreach programs and promote awareness about the dangers of traffic accidents in addit ... Read more »

IRVING, Texas et JOHANNESBURG, Afrique du Sud - Mercredi 30 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE : FLR) a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature avec Sasol Technology Group d'un accord de trois ans pour réaliser en tant qu'équipe intégrée une série de projets dans les installations de Sasol à Secunda et Sasolburg, en Afrique du Sud. L'objectif principal de l'accord instaure une collaboration entre Fluor et Sasol dans le cadre de projets pétroliers et gaziers de petite et moyenne taille. Fluor partagera également son expertise en matière d'ingénierie et d'outils et systèmes propriétaires d'exécution de projets avec des employés sélectionnés du Sasol Technology Group par le biais de la participation sur le lieu de travail. L'accord englobe une gamme de projets allant des études conceptuelles à la gestion complète, la logistique et la construction. « Nous sommes ravis que Sasol ait choisi Fluor comme son partenaire pour éxécuter une large gamme de projets dép ... Read more »

IRVING, Texas & JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has signed a three-year agreement with Sasol Group Technology to perform a range of projects as an integrated team at Sasol’s facilities in Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa. The primary objective of the agreement is for Fluor and Sasol to collaborate on small and mid-sized oil and gas projects. Fluor will also share its expertise on proprietary engineering and project execution tools and systems with selected Sasol Group Technology employees through on-the-job participation. Projects covered in the agreement range from conceptual studies to full engineering, procurement and construction management. “We are delighted that Sasol has selected Fluor as its partner to execute a wide range of projects across their facilities in South Africa,” said Taco de Haan, president of Fluor’s Energy & Chemicals Europe, Africa and Middle Ea ... Read more »