ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] The fourth Family Security and Safety Forum organized by the Department of Community Police at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters was launched yesterday (Wednesday) at the Emirates Park in Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi. The forum is held under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and takes place from 20 to 23 January. Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, revealed that Abu Dhabi Police, along with its partners, exerts major efforts to support family relations. He continued that achieving unity among family members protects the society, and its security and safety, stressing the importance of unity and solidarity within family units, which are regarded as a key pillar in society’s development. He said in his inauguration speech that the way a child ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Tuesday, January 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Fourth-quarter revenue of $7.7 billion decreased 9% sequentially Fourth-quarter EPS of $0.65, excluding charges and credits, declined 17% sequentially Fourth-quarter restructuring and asset impairment charges totaled $1.46 per share Full-year free cash flow of $5 billion represented 114% of earnings New share repurchase program of $10 billion approved Quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share approved (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported results for full-year 2015 and the fourth quarter of 2015. Full-year results are shown in the table below. -To view the full report and tables please click here. About Schlumberger Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing more than 95,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in more than 85 countrie ... Read more »

Fake Profiles of Senior Management being used in fraudulent activities taken down by UAE’s BrandHawk Alpha Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The dangers of people posting their personal photos and information on social media have been highlighted in the press internationally. These dangers are just as common in UAE and their impact can be just as devastating; including, but not limited to, destroying careers, family relationships and public image Managed BrandHawk Alpha social media and online threat assessment service was recently used by a leading private sector organization in the UAE to gauge the level of its online brand reputation after getting complaints from its staff about receiving fraudulent emails from social media profiles that looked very genuine. The BrandHawk system was used to collect online information about the company and the data collected was thoroughly analyzed. The core of the investigation focused on publically available ... Read more »

Tru by Hilton fait une entrée sensationnelle avec la signature de 102 hôtels ; 30 autres sont à divers stades du processus d’approbation MCLEAN, Virginie - Mardi 26 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) a révélé aujourd’hui Tru by Hilton, une marque simplifiée, vigoureuse et fondée sur la valeur, qui vient combler un vide énorme dans la catégorie milieu de gamme aux États-Unis et au Canada. S’appuyant sur la conviction qu’être soucieux des coûts et avoir un séjour de qualité ne s’excluent pas mutuellement, Tru by Hilton offre une expérience nettement distinctive dans son domaine, systématiquement offerte de façon étonnamment abordable. Démontrant le désir des propriétaires pour une marque milieu de gamme prospective et novatrice avec une solide proposition de valeur, Hilton Worldwide a déjà conclu un accord avec 102 hôtels. Trente autres hôtels sont à divers stades du processus d’approbation dans des villes telles Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, ... Read more »

BRISBANE, Australie - Mardi 26 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Retail Food Group (RFG) (ASX : RFG), le plus grand franchiseur multi-aliments d’Australie, entame 2016 en beauté avec la mise en service de son 2 500e point de vente. RFG est un franchiseur mondial de marques parmi lesquelles Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Gloria Jean’s Coffees et Cafe2U. La société a célébré ce jalon avec l’ouverture de Michel’s Patisserie & Café à Maitland, en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud à la fin du mois de décembre. D’après Andre Nell, PDG du franchiseur RFG, l’expansion continue du réseau de la société a été stimulée par la forte demande pour des concepts de vente de détail innovants sur le marché australien, ainsi qu’une solide croissance internationale. « Nous sommes axés sur l’optimisation de l’expérience client et sur le succès des franchisés dans tous nos Systèmes de marques, tant au niveau national qu’international », a déclaré M. Nell. Le no ... Read more »

Tru by Hilton makes spirited debut with 102 hotels signed, and 30 more in various stages of approval MCLEAN, Va - Tuesday, January 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today unveiled Tru by Hilton, a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value, filling a massive void in the midscale category in the U.S. and Canada. Built from a belief that being cost conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually exclusive, Tru by Hilton offers an experience unlike anything in its space, consistently delivered in a surprisingly affordable way. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160125005564/en/ Demonstrating owners’ desire for a forward-thinking and innovative midscale brand with a strong value proposition, Hilton Worldwide already has 102 hotels signed and an additional 30 hotels in various stages of approval in cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Ministry of Interior launched a media campaign under the slogan "My job is a trust" across all government and private sectors. The campaign aims to enhance positive professional values ​​in society, notably preserving public money; refraining from making illicit gains from the job; avoiding abuse of position or power for personal gains; not favoring someone or an organization at the expense of others; and applying rules and legislations without slackness. The campaign is designed to emphasize the role of members of the public in cooperating with the relevant police sectors to report any incorrect behaviors that may have a detrimental effect on society. Lt. Colonel Matar Mu'ded Al Muhairi, Head of the Anti-Corruption Department at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the UAE community has been able to promote integrity and transparency, which contributed to upgrading work processes to the highest levels, and allowed ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Sports Activity Section, held a preparatory meeting to discuss the calendar of sporting activities for the 2016 season. The meeting was held at the Police Club in Abu Dhabi, and was attended by a large number of liaison officers and administrators from various departments of the Abu Dhabi Police. The meeting was chaired by Captain Muhammad Al Maamari, Chief of the Sports Activity Section, and Muhammad Al Meqbali, Supervisor of Competitions and Championships. The meeting discussed the 2016 season championships and the new season championships, which included 50 competitions of various sports and a sporting festival for those with special needs which will be held nation-wide late January. The 2016 sporting championships will include the following: Commander-in-chief Shield; Directors General Shield; ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES & LONDON - Monday, January 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Further solidifying its leadership position in the areas of sports corporate consulting and experiential marketing, CAA Sports, a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has acquired brandrapport, an award-winning London-based sports marketing agency. Founded in 1981, brandrapport works with such well-known brands as Allianz, Jaguar Land Rover, Nestlé, Prudential, and Samsung, providing industry-leading insights from brand engagement strategy to activation, public relations, event management, digital and social media. Brandrapport’s 25 employees will join CAA Sports Consulting, and be based in CAA’s London office in Hammersmith. Working under the leadership of Global Head of CAA Sports Consulting Greg Luckman, brandrapport’s Andy Kenny will serve as Head of CAA Sports Consulting London, guiding the team’s efforts in the U.K. “Corporate consulting is a growth ar ... Read more »

La première conférence de presse en 2016 a eu lieu au Caire Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 26 Janvier 2016 [ME NewsWire] L'édition 2016 des prix annuels les plus prisés de la région arabe a été officiellement présentée lors d’un communiqué de presse tenu au Caire en Egypte. Dans un nouveau changement inattendu, le premier lancement public des Prix Arabia CSR 2016 a eu lieu en dehors des Émirats Arabes Unis, et dans un pays d'Afrique du Nord. L'objectif était d'élargir la portée des prix à travers le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique du Nord, et mettre un accent particulier sur la reconnaissance de la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises et les bonnes pratiques de la durabilité dans la région Afrique du Nord. Le lancement a été organisé par l’Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN), en collaboration avec Terous, le partenaire du pays, basé au Caire. Les cérémonies de remise des prix sont tenues, pour la troisième année consécutive, sous les auspices de la Ligue des États Arabes, soutenues par le P ... Read more »