INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Five grants awarded to projects in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the USA, exclusively supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Winners chosen from over 500 entries by an independent Scientific Committee appointed by the ESC (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has announced five winners of the competitive research programme ‘Grants for Medical Research Innovation’, exclusively supported by an independent grant from Boehringer Ingelheim. The grants are awarded to research projects that will address areas of unmet medical need in thromboembolic disease. “We were astounded at the quantity and quality of the proposals submitted. The judges had an extremely difficult task, even selecting five winners instead of four as originally planned”, said Professor Francesco Cosentino, from Karolinska, Stockholm, the chairperson of the programme’s Scientific Committee. “With one in four people dying as a result o ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Higher Organizing Committee of the 2016 International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) has discussed the action plan for the sub-committees in preparation of the exhibition opening. The exhibition will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from 15-17 March this year. The Higher Organizing Committee meeting was chaired by His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the exhibition, at the headquarters of the Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The participants discussed the strategy and mechanisms of the action plan, and the completed work for the preparation of this vital international event. They were interested in upgrading the level of equipment for all the committees. The meeting also discussed the latest developments in the proportion of bookings, the number of exhibiting companies and countries participating in th ... Read more »

Elle permet une participation facile des investisseurs internationaux ROTTERDAM, Pays-Bas - Jeudi 11 Février 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--La Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation, une fondation à but revendicatif basée aux Pays-Bas (la « Fondation »), International Securities Associations and Foundations Management Company for Damaged Petrobras Investors (Bovespa) Ltd. (« ISAF Petrobras ») et une coalition de cabinets juridiques internationaux, parmi lesquels Lemstra Van der Korst N.V., Motley Rice, Withers LLP et Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart, annoncent la constitution d’une fondation de droit hollandais et la nomination au conseil d’administration de la Fondation de Benk Korthals, ancien ministre de la Justice et ministre de la Défense des Pays-Bas, et de Dick Bouma, un associé à la retraite de Pels Rijcken Droogleever Fortuijn N.V., un expert des recours collectifs de type hollandais et membre expérimenté de conseils d’administration de fondations à but revendicatif. ... Read more »

Offers International Investors Easy Access to Participation ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation, a Netherlands-based claim foundation (the “Foundation”); International Securities Associations and Foundations Management Company for Damaged Petrobras Investors (Bovespa) Ltd. (“ISAF Petrobras”); and a coalition of international law firms, including Lemstra Van der Korst N.V., Motley Rice, Withers LLP, and Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart, announce the incorporation of a Dutch foundation and appointment to the Foundation’s board of Benk Korthals, former justice secretary and defense secretary of the Netherlands, and Dick Bouma a retired partner at Pels Rijcken Droogleever Fortuijn N.V., expert on Dutch style class actions and experienced board member of claim foundations. The Foundation has written to Petrobras Brasileiro SA, certain Petrobras group entities and (formerly) high ranking Petrobras ... Read more »

Des conditions d’accès visant à faciliter la participation des investisseurs internationaux MADRID - Jeudi 11 Février 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Asociacion de Afectados de Petrobras, une association d’actionnaires basée à Madrid, International Securities Associations & Foundations Management Company for Damaged Petrobras Investors (Bolsa Madrid) Ltd. (ou « ISAF Petrobras ») et une coalition internationale de cabinets d’avocats, notamment Cremades Calvo-Sotelo, Motley Rice et Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart, annoncent avoir clôturé la préparation d’un recours pénal d’envergure à l'encontre de Petroleo Brasileiro SA, certaines entités et d’anciens hauts dirigeants du groupe Petrobras (collectivement « Petrobras et al. ») pour lequel ils entendent saisir la Cour pénale de Madrid dans les semaines à venir. Ce recours sera déposé pour le compte de tous les investisseurs de Petrobas ayant acquis des valeurs à travers la Bolsa de Madrid (indice LATIBEX) et BOVESPA à Sao Paulo pour l ... Read more »

Offers International Investors Easy Access to Participation MADRID - Wednesday, February 10th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Asociacion de Afectados de Petrobras, a Madrid-based shareholder association; International Securities Associations & Foundations Management Company for Damaged Petrobras Investors (Bolsa Madrid) Ltd. (“ISAF Petrobras”); and a coalition of international law firms, including Cremades Calvo-Sotelo, Motley Rice, and Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart, announce that they have prepared a substantial criminal complaint against Petroleo Brasileiro SA, certain Petrobras group entities and (formerly) high-ranking Petrobras officers (collectively, “Petrobras et al”) and intend to file it in Criminal Court in Madrid in the coming weeks. The complaint will be filed on behalf of all Petrobras investors who bought shares through Bolsa de Madrid (LATIBEX index) and all investors who bought shares through BOVESPA in Sao Paulo but brought back those shares to Spain cleari ... Read more »

As Part of a New Mechanism for Public and Private Sectors ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Executive Office of the Ministry of Interior’s Smart Government Program is studying the possibility of creating sub-accounts for users of the ministry’s smart and electronic services in the public and private sectors. This could be realized by developing a new mechanism that enables both sectors to manage their businesses and services by creating trade license entities and sub-accounts that enjoy legal personality associated with the personality of the owner (business accounts). This will enable users to utilize and manage all electronic and smart services provided as per their activities and trade licenses. Additionally, they will be able to follow up with transactions and open new sub-accounts directly for their business representatives (sub persona) Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Executive Director of the MoI’s Smart Government Program ... Read more »

In his address to World Government Summit ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire] • An Integration Doctrine was one of the key pillars of the founding fathers’ work • Our leaders anticipate the future in an integrative approach between all sectors • The UAE’s readiness and cohesion proves skeptics wrong • Responding to crisis only when they occur means inevitable failure Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasized that the ongoing national achievements made by the United Arab Emirates across the various sectors, personifies the Integration Doctrine embraced by late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, May God Rest his Soul, and his brethren, the founding fathers of the UAE, builders of the Union. This approach was upheld by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who continues the march towards further prosperity and construction. His Highness Sheikh Saif p ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] TOIFA-The Times of India Film Awards, will take place in Dubai this year. The Times of India Group, India’s largest media conglomerate, today announced the second edition of TOIFA with presence of popular Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez in Dubai. The Group is confident of repeating the success of the first edition in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where over 40,000 live audience witnessed the performances of the top most Indian film stars during TOIFA celebrations. TOIFA is a global intellectual property that leverages the power of Bollywood to position destinations and brands in minds of global Indians. TOIFA 2016 Dubai Presented by Gulf Air and Splash, will be held on March 18th at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City and shall see power-packed performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, YoYo Honey Singh and many more leadin ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Selection and Recruitment Department at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) has been recognized for the "Best Entity to Attract Competent Emirati Job-Seekers" at the Tawdheef recruitment fair and career exhibition 2016, amongst the various participating institutions. The department was awarded the Platinum Shield. Brigadier Obeid Salem Al Ketbi, Director General of Human Resources, underlined that Abu Dhabi Police’s participation in Tawdheef 2016 comes in response to the directives of the Police leadership to promote the Emiratization drive and create new job opportunities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. “The Police leadership is keen to attract UAE nationals and provide career opportunities for UAE male and female job-seekers,” he said. Moreover, Brigadier Al Ketbi pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Police pavilion has received thousands of job applications throughout the days of the exhibition. Addi ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- With a long-standing presence in the Middle East serving clients across the region for 80 years, J.P. Morgan is delighted to announce the firm’s sponsorship of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the second year running. This year marks the 24th ATP event and the 16th WTA event which will take place from the 15th to the 27th of February at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. “We are proud to be one of the lead sponsors of the tournament again this year. It allows us an opportunity to share our love of tennis and highlight our ongoing commitment to the region,” says Sjoerd Leenart, Senior Country Officer for J.P. Morgan Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “The Dubai Duty Free Championships is a wonderful event which always gets a fantastic response from players and spectators. We are truly looking forward to witnessing some great tennis and are confident it will be a very memorable event.” Tickets for the even ... Read more »

Fans experienced and participated in traditional Chinese New Year activities to usher in good luck for this coming year RICHARDSON, Texas - Wednesday, February 10th 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 Chinese New Year with the Cleveland community.” Over 20,000 fans in attendance participated in Chines ... Read more »

Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Under the patronage of Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the United Arab Emirates will be hosting the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi) event, taking place 15 – 17 March 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior asserted that organizing the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016) in its seventh edition embodies the higher leadership’s commitment to organizing specialized international exhibitions based on international best standards. It also highlights the leadership’s continuous endeavors to provide the best security and safety opportunities a ... Read more »

With the Participation of the Abu Dhabi Traffic Police ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Participants at the council held by Juma’a Saeed Al Ka’bi stressed the importance of fostering efforts to increase traffic awareness among all community segments and increasing public engagement in traffic awareness programs. This will minimize and reduce traffic accident rates. It will also spread and promote the traffic culture and abiding by traffic laws, especially among the youth. The council’s host Juma’a Saeed Al Ka’bi praised the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police to encourage close cooperation and to develop its community message via public councils, as an interactive medium to enhance the traffic culture. Colonel Jamal Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, pointed out the dangers of driving without a license, an act which endangers the lives of the driver and other road users. He also encouraged parents ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The board of the Police Sports Association approved the formation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) police team that will participate in the Asian club taekwondo championship for women, to be held in Sharjah in 2016. The board also approved the participation in the Arab Police Championship half marathon that will be organized in Jordan from 17-22 April 2016. The meeting was held in the office of the Director General of the Police College and chaired by Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board, with all board members in attendance. The board approved the schedule of the 34th annual shooting championship, its working committees, the daily recognition schedule, and the participation of police headquarters and general directorates in the championship. The chairman directed the development of a vision to honor sportsmen from the Ministry of Interior (MoI) staff who made achievements in in ... Read more »