2017 vise une plus grande collaboration à travers la région MENA Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mercredi 10 Février 2016 [ME NewsWire] Le prestigieux programme des Prix CSR et du développement durable de la région a été officiellement lancé aux les Émirats Arabes Unis lors d'une conférence de presse tenue ce matin. Pour cette neuvième édition, les Prix Arabia CSR ont réussi à dévoiler les bons exemples et les meilleures pratiques adoptés par des établissements publics et privés dans la région. Connus pour leur grande rigueur et leur analyse comparative des propriétés, les Prix Arabia CSR sont convoités par les petites et grandes entreprises publiques et privées. De nombreux fameux noms de différents secteurs ont également pris place parmi les lauréats des Prix Arabia CSR. Dans l’édition précédente, 20 prix ont été attribués couvrant neuf catégories différentes, à savoir, les entreprises du secteur public, les Larges, Moyennes et Petites entreprises, les entreprises de l'énergie, les se ... Read more »

2017 to aim for more collaboration across MENA Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The region’s premier CSR and Sustainability Awards scheme was officially launched in the United Arab Emirates in a press conference held this morning. Currently in its ninth cycle, the Arabia CSR Awards have been successful in unveiling the good examples and best practices coming out of public and private establishments across the Arab region. Known for its high rigour and benchmarking properties, the Arabia CSR Awards are keenly contested by big and small, public and private enterprises. Many well-known names from different sectors have also been featured among the galaxy of winners of the Arabia CSR Awards. In the previous cycle 20 awards were conferred spanning nine categories of awards. The categories are Public Sector, Large, Medium, Small, Energy, Financial Services, Social Enterprise, New Business and Partnerships & Collaborations. In its eight year history ... Read more »

Cyclist riding between cars on the traffic lane is most at risk of getting hit by a car and poses a risk to road users and drivers ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Security Media Department extends its warmest greetings and thanks for your unrelenting cooperation. We highly value your partnership aimed at boosting security and safety system in the UAE. In line with our ongoing effort to shed the light on the positive and negative behaviors that are captured by the Security Media patrols’ cameras, we will keep providing you with a reality photo and caption that reflect the various behaviors and incidents taking place in society; in order to promote security awareness and improve the sense of security and community responsibility. We hope that you would kindly dedicate the appropriate space to these photos and captions. Photo Caption: “Cyclist riding between cars on the traffic lane is most at risk of getting hit by a car and poses a ri ... Read more »

MUNICH - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- For 25 years, TOMTEC has been known for its analytical software, especially in 3D ultrasound within the fields of cardiology and radiology. The company has made a name for itself in the clinical environment and industry, as well as in research centers, due to its consistent leadership in innovation. Today, the clinical user is faced with the challenge of dealing with a myriad of information in a highly interconnected environment while simultaneously keeping the focus on the patient and providing the best possible care. Hence, TOMTEC has invested strategically in web technologies, intelligent streaming processes and integrations in VNA, PACS and EMR products from other manufacturers. As a result, this has enabled cardiologists, surgeons, anesthetists, medical assistants and many other users to achieve an integrated and efficient workflow. TOMTEC’s current development concentrates on these work processes and strives t ... Read more »

Certified as Leading Employer in 24 Countries LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized as a Top employer in Europe for the fourth consecutive year, and for the first time in the Middle East, in recognition of the company’s excellent work environment and exceptional development opportunities for employees. Top Employer certification is the result of an independent assessment by the Top Employers Institute, which has recognized PMI as a leading employer in 24 countries across Europe and the Middle East. “The recognition of Philip Morris International as Top Employer Europe for the fourth consecutive year, including additional countries being certified, is a clear signal of how we continue to strive for excellence to keep PMI a great place to work and how we constantly challenge ourselves to provide a unique work environment and experience for our people in ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Directorate General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police recently honored staff members from the Security Support Department at the Directorate General of Security Support, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, in recognition of their efforts that contributed to upgrading the level of police work. In the presence of Colonel Dr. Fawaz Khalil Badran, General Director of Security Support, Brigadier Mubarak Abdullah Dhaher Abdullah Al Muhairi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks, praised the efforts made by the honorees. He also commended the vital role played by the Security Support Department in providing logistical and technical support to all police departments, in addition to the instrumental role of the department’s staff members. He said: “The honorees have been a role model in performing the police tasks. They have shown persevera ... Read more »

Fans experienced and participated in traditional Chinese New Year activities to usher in good luck for this coming year RICHARDSON, Texas - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, celebrated the Chinese New Year with the Cleveland Cavaliers at their home game tonight at Quicken Loans Arena. “The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate and bring good luck to all in 2016, and I’m excited we got to share this tradition with the Cavaliers’ fans,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “Basketball is a sport that is very popular in both the U.S. and China, and can be used as a bridge to share our culture and traditions with each other. We were proud to partner with the Cavaliers for this event and act as a Chinese culture ambassador in celebrating the Year of the Monkey with the Cleveland community.” Over 20,000 fans in attendance participated in Chinese ... Read more »

Backed by the Mobile Industry, New Guidelines Outline Common Approach to Security for IoT Services LONDON - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the availability of new guidelines designed to promote the secure development and deployment of services in the growing Internet of Things (IoT) market. The document, ‘The GSMA IoT Security Guidelines’, has been developed in consultation with the mobile industry and offers IoT service providers and the wider IoT ecosystem practical advice on tackling common cybersecurity threats, as well as data privacy issues associated with IoT services. The project has received the backing and support of the mobile industry including mobile operators AT&T, China Telecom, Etisalat, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, Telefónica, Telenor and Verizon and vendor and infrastructure partners 7Layers, Ericsson, Gemalto, Morpho, Telit and u-blox. “As billions of devices become connected in the Internet of Things, offering ... Read more »

Reflect on their success together and look forward to further achievements after the launch of Anghami music videos Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Anghami and DMS recently celebrated two years of fruitful partnership and growth. The occasion was marked with a celebration hosted on the Choueiri Group Building’s rooftop, which housed over 600 people. DMS, which serves as Choueiri Group’s digital media arm and Anghami’s strategic commercial partner, has helped to enable over 100% growth in ad revenues for the platform (2015 vs. 2014). Anghami’s efforts over the last two years have witnessed the evolution of its commercial offering moving beyond display, which represents 45% of the market today to delivering solutions that cover audio ads, video ads and sponsorship of homepages, playlists and music releases. These innovations were tailored to satisfy rapidly growing market demands. Looking back on their inception as well as their current standing ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions today announced its selection by Boubyan Bank, a leading bank in Kuwait to offer the first contactless payment cards. In order to offer its customers innovation and cutting-edge technology, Boubyan Bank has decided to market new contactless payment cards, provided by OT. It significantly enhances the shopping experience as customers just need to wave their contactless payment card in front of a contactless terminal. The first contactless terminals are expected in 2016. Thanks to OT’s contactless technology, people can experience shopping differently: make faster and convenient transactions while remaining secure. “As we strive constantly for innovation and technology to drive our strategy and growth, we partnered with OT who are market leaders, to enable us to offer the new contactless tech ... Read more »

Lancement de projets d’envergure visant le développement socio-économique régional : LAÂYOUNE, Maroc - Mercredi 10 Février 2016 [ME NewsWire] · La technopole Foum El Oued, une cité du savoir et de l’innovation au service du développement des provinces du Sud · Le complexe industriel intégré de production d’engrais et le nouveau wharf (BUSINESS WIRE)--Avec près de 19 milliards MAD (1,95 milliards USD) investis, Phosboucraa, filiale du Groupe OCP, et la Fondation Phosboucraa, lancent des projets d’envergure au profit des régions du Sud du Maroc*. Ces différents projets s’inscrivent dans une démarche globale et intégrée visant à promouvoir le développement et la dynamisation de l’écosystème industriel et socio-économique régional. Le développement industriel de Phosboucraa inclut, une technopole ainsi que la construction d'un complexe intégré de production d'engrais qui permettra de diversifier son portefeuille produits. Une technopole en faveur de l’enseignement et de la recherche ... Read more »

Lancement de projets d’envergure visant le développement socio-économique régional : LAÂYOUNE, Maroc - Mercredi 10 Février 2016 [ME NewsWire] · La technopole Foum El Oued, une cité du savoir et de l’innovation au service du développement des provinces du Sud · Le complexe industriel intégré de production d’engrais et le nouveau wharf (BUSINESS WIRE)--Avec près de 19 milliards MAD (1,95 milliards USD) investis, Phosboucraa, filiale du Groupe OCP, et la Fondation Phosboucraa, lancent des projets d’envergure au profit des régions du Sud du Maroc*. Ces différents projets s’inscrivent dans une démarche globale et intégrée visant à promouvoir le développement et la dynamisation de l’écosystème industriel et socio-économique régional. Le développement industriel de Phosboucraa inclut, une technopole ainsi que la construction d'un complexe intégré de production d'engrais qui permettra de diversifier son portefeuille produits. Une technopole en faveur de l’enseignement et de la recherche ... Read more »

Launch of large-scale projects which seek to strengthen regional socio-economic development: LAÂYOUNE, Morocco - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Foum El Oued Technopole which is a platform for innovation and research and development designed to facilitate the development of the Southern regions The integrated industrial fertilizer production platform and the newly developed wharf (BUSINESS WIRE)-- With an investment of nearly MAD 19 billion (USD 1.95 billion), Phosboucraa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, together with the Phosboucraa Foundation have launched large-scale projects designed to support the southern regions of Morocco*. The projects fall within the framework of a global and integrated strategy which seeks to facilitate and strengthen the region’s industrial ecosystem and socio-economic development. Phosboucraa’s industrial ecosystem includes a Technopole, as well as the construction of an integrated fertilizer production platform to allow for the diversif ... Read more »