NEW YORK - Tuesday, January 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Penton’s Aviation Week MRO Middle East (#MROME), co-located with Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), will be held February 3-4 in Dubai, UAE at the Dubai World Trade Center. Focused on commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), the event offers networking among industry leaders representing airlines, regulators, suppliers, and service providers. MRO Middle East allows attendees to reach top-level airline and OEM executives in the commercial aviation industry, connect with policy and decision makers and find new business opportunities. The Middle East is the second fastest-growing MRO market. By 2023, the MRO market in the Middle East will reach $7 billion, the result of 7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Upwards of 3,500 commercial MRO professionals will be in attendance with exhibitors from over 70 countries. Interested parties may register for the full conference. The Exhibition Hall wi ... Read more »

New investigative Gore device is designed to treat aortic aneurysms involving visceral branch vessels FLAGSTAFF, Ariz - Tuesday, January 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the first implant in the United States of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis in a clinical study for the treatment of aortic aneurysms involving the visceral branch vessels. The procedure was performed by Gustavo Oderich, MD, Professor of Surgery, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. This initial feasibility study, which has FDA consent to enroll up to 10 patients, will assess the safety of the device implantation procedure in the treatment of aortic aneurysms encroaching on or involving visceral branch vessels. This early feasibility study follows an ongoing Phase 1 clinical study that began in Brazil in 2014. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: ... Read more »

Ouverture des candidatures pour l’édition 2016 des prix IBC pour l'innovation LONDRES - Mardi 12 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Les prix IBC pour l'innovation se sont développés jusqu’à devenir les reconnaissances les plus appréciées et les plus prestigieuses en matière de développements technologiques dans le secteur des médias de radiodiffusion et électroniques. Les nominations pour les prix 2016 sont à présent ouvertes. « Ce qui rend les prix IBC pour l'innovation si recherchés est ce qui caractérise leur caractère unique », a déclaré Michael Lumley, président du comité de juges. « Ils célèbrent la coopération et le travail d’équipe, en vue d’amener les dernières technologies du stade de la conception au monde réel. Les lauréats de nos prix sont des projets éprouvés qui procurent de véritables avantages techniques, commerciaux et en termes de créativité, et les trophées sont remis aux utilisateurs des projets – les diffuseurs et les sociétés de production. » Il exis ... Read more »

Purchase of Singapore based VAD extends global footprint in APAC; Delivers combined revenues of >1bn€ LONDON & SINGAPORE - Tuesday, January 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exclusive Group, the global value-added services and technologies (VAST) group, today announced the acquisition of Singapore HQ’d cybersecurity and infrastructure VAD, Transition Systems. The acquisition, the largest in its history, adds a further 18 offices in eight countries including: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. With offices already in Australia and New Zealand, the move significantly expands the Group’s presence in the APAC region, and – with 50% of Transition Systems’ portfolio matching that of Exclusive Networks – the deal mirrors the profile of previous acquisitions where the benefits of scale and reach were immediately and positively realised. The acquisition of Transition Systems brings the total size of the Exclusive Group to over 1,200 employees and 1bn€ ... Read more »

IBC2016 Innovation Awards open for entries LONDON - Monday, January 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The IBC Innovation Awards have grown to become the most valued and most prestigious honours for technological developments in the broadcast and electronic media industry. Nominations for the 2016 awards are now invited. “What makes the IBC Innovation Awards so sought-after is what makes them unique,” said Michael Lumley, Chair of the judging panel. “They celebrate co-operation and teamwork, to get the latest technology from the drawing board into the real world. Our award winners are proven projects which are delivering real creative, technical and commercial benefits, and the trophies go to the users of the projects – the broadcasters and production companies.” There are three IBC Innovation Awards: for the most innovative work in content creation, content management and content delivery. While manufacturers, vendors and systems integrators are invited to submit nominatio ... Read more »

15,050 Calls from 27 Countries ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) launched the Instant Messaging Service as a part of the new design of the MoI UAE App for smart phones. This aims to further promote effective communication with customers by answering their inquiries and receiving their suggestions, observations and complaints regarding the smart e-services. Providing this service through the Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior falls in line with the MoI’s commitment to implement the innovative smart government initiatives that provide futuristic solutions to overcome challengesك streamline the delivery of customers’ transactions and achieve their satisfaction. This service allows users to rearrange services according to their priorities, personal interests and preferences. Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Executive Director of the MoI’s Smart Governm ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Road traffic deaths caused by speeding decreased by 27% in the emirate of Abu Dhabi during 2015 compared to 2014, and serious injuries resulting from accidents caused by over speeding declined by 49%. The Abu Dhabi Police recently seized 12,980 vehicles between January 1st and November 30 last year for exceeding maximum speed limits by more than 60 km/hr in a way that poses a serious threat to the lives of drivers and other road users. Vehicles have been impounded for a period of one month with a fine of AED 1000 plus 12 black points. Recurrent violators are referred to prosecution for the appropriate legal actions. Brigadier Khalifa Mohamed Al Khaili, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directorate General of Central Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police, attributed the decline to the unrelenting efforts exerted as part of the Abu Dhabi Police’s traffic safety strategy; in order to red ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Sunday, January 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] DMS, which serves as the official digital arm of Choueiri Group, recently announced its partnership with korabia.com – The leading football news platform in Egypt, across the web as well as social media. DMS has been appointed as the Exclusive Advertising Sales Representative for the website, with the engagement being effective as of January 1, 2016. The partnership is aligned with DMS’ long-standing commitment and ongoing drive and investments into the Egyptian market. It is aimed at enhancing the value and effectiveness of the monetization solutions which DMS delivers to brands. Korabia was established in 2008 and has grown since then to become the preferred portal for Egyptian football fans. With a robust editorial team, the site delivers global standards for sports journalism, while focused on local perspectives. It provides comprehensive coverage of international, regional and local Egyptian football leagues ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Sunday, January 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] DMS, which serves as the official digital arm of Choueiri Group, recently announced its partnership with korabia.com – The leading football news platform in Egypt, across the web as well as social media. DMS has been appointed as the Exclusive Advertising Sales Representative for the website, with the engagement being effective as of January 1, 2016. The partnership is aligned with DMS’ long-standing commitment and ongoing drive and investments into the Egyptian market. It is aimed at enhancing the value and effectiveness of the monetization solutions which DMS delivers to brands. Korabia was established in 2008 and has grown since then to become the preferred portal for Egyptian football fans. With a robust editorial team, the site delivers global standards for sports journalism, while focused on local perspectives. It provides comprehensive coverage of international, regional and local Egyptian football leagues ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Sunday, January 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] DMS, which serves as the official digital arm of Choueiri Group, recently announced its partnership with korabia.com – The leading football news platform in Egypt, across the web as well as social media. DMS has been appointed as the Exclusive Advertising Sales Representative for the website, with the engagement being effective as of January 1, 2016. The partnership is aligned with DMS’ long-standing commitment and ongoing drive and investments into the Egyptian market. It is aimed at enhancing the value and effectiveness of the monetization solutions which DMS delivers to brands. Korabia was established in 2008 and has grown since then to become the preferred portal for Egyptian football fans. With a robust editorial team, the site delivers global standards for sports journalism, while focused on local perspectives. It provides comprehensive coverage of international, regional and local Egyptian football leagues ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Sunday, January 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] DMS, which serves as the official digital arm of Choueiri Group, recently announced its partnership with korabia.com – The leading football news platform in Egypt, across the web as well as social media. DMS has been appointed as the Exclusive Advertising Sales Representative for the website, with the engagement being effective as of January 1, 2016. The partnership is aligned with DMS’ long-standing commitment and ongoing drive and investments into the Egyptian market. It is aimed at enhancing the value and effectiveness of the monetization solutions which DMS delivers to brands. Korabia was established in 2008 and has grown since then to become the preferred portal for Egyptian football fans. With a robust editorial team, the site delivers global standards for sports journalism, while focused on local perspectives. It provides comprehensive coverage of international, regional and local Egyptian football leagues ... Read more »