SUMMIT, N.J. - Monday, March 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Pooled 3.5-year (182-week) data from ESTEEM 1 and 2 trials of OTEZLA for patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis showed no increases in the severity or frequency of adverse events and no new safety signals The rates of major cardiac events, malignancies, depression and suicidality at 182 weeks were comparable to those at 52 weeks No serious opportunistic infections, reactivation of tuberculosis, or clinically meaningful effects on laboratory measurements were reported through 182 weeks (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) today announced that long-term safety findings from ongoing clinical trials of OTEZLA® (apremilast), the Company's oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The analyses of pooled 182-week (3.5-year) safety data from the ESTEEM 1 and 2 trials of patients with moderate to severe plaqu ... Read more »

ZURICH et NEW YORK - Mardi 8 Mars 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Egon Zehnder, chef de file mondial dans le domaine de la recherche de cadres et des services consultatifs en matière de leadership, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de sa série d’évènements mondiaux : « Leaders et filles : épanouissement de la prochaine génération de femmes dirigeantes ». Cette initiative pionnière est destinée à catalyser une conversation mondiale pour inspirer les femmes dirigeantes et accélérer leurs opportunités dans l’avenir. Ces évènements se dérouleront dans plusieurs villes du monde entier, du 2 mars au 19 mars, et visent à attirer l’attention du monde entier sur l’importance d’encourager et d’appuyer les ambitions des jeunes femmes pour les aider à réaliser leur potentiel en matière de carrière. De nombreux évènements coïncident avec la Journée internationale de la femme, célébration dédiée de la campagne continue des femmes en faveur de la parité entre les genres. Les évènements « Leade ... Read more »

Aimed at Enhancing the Characteristics of a Good Citizen ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, March 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Ministry of Interior offered social counseling services and psychological advices aimed at promoting the characteristics of a good citizen amongst students, during the Psychological Care Forum in Al Ain. The forum, which was organized by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) in cooperation with UAE University (UAEU), took place at the UAEU campus in Al Ain. The Creativity and Leadership Development Center at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior was invited to participate in the first Psychological Care Forum, and the third Awareness and Psychological Guidance Exhibition at UAEU. The participation aims to spread guidance and awareness amongst students in particular, and to serve society in general. The center hosted a cultural pavilion at the forum, which was supervised by Captain Suhail Al ... Read more »

ZURICH & NEW YORK - Monday, March 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Egon Zehnder, a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services, today announced its global event series “Leaders and Daughters: Cultivating the Next Generation of Women Leaders.” This groundbreaking initiative is designed to catalyze a worldwide conversation to inspire and accelerate opportunities for female leaders of the future. These events will take place in several cities around the world from March 2 through March 19 to draw global attention to the importance of fostering and supporting the ambitions of young women to help them achieve their career potential. Many of the events coincide with International Women's Day, the dedicated celebration of women’s continued campaign for gender parity. “Leaders and Daughters” events will take place across 16 cities in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia. “Diversity is critical for growth and continued success of ... Read more »

Il parlera de politique étrangère sur une plateforme mondiale TORONTO - Mardi 8 Mars 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau rejoint le Huffington Post Canada (HuffPost Canada) aujourd’hui à 12 h 30 (HNE) pour une discussion « global town hall » en direct exclusive sur la politique étrangère et la place du Canada sur la scène mondiale. À quelques jours de son dîner d'État historique avec le président américain Barack Obama, M. Trudeau répondra aux questions du public ainsi que des lecteurs via les plateformes du HuffPost sur les médias sociaux, dont Facebook Live, Twitter et Snapchat. « Il s’agit là d’un formidable exemple de la manière dont les services numériques peuvent aboutir à des conversations importantes en temps réel avec les leaders politiques d’aujourd’hui, en utilisant une plateforme pouvant toucher un public varié de 191 millions* de lecteurs au niveau planétaire. Du HuffPost Canada à nos 15 éditions internationales, nous facilitons une co ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, March 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has recently awarded the Emergency and Public Safety Department at the Abu Dhabi Police Central Operations General Directorate an international rescue diving center certification. This certification allows the ADP Emergency Department to conduct specialized training courses and rehabilitation programs in the field of rescue diving, according to the best international practices adopted in this regard. Brigadier Mohamed Mayouf Al Ketbi, Acting Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, received on Wednesday the Recue Diving Center Certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) delegation, headed by Tony Andrews, PADI’s Regional Manager, South Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This certification is another new achievement for Abu Dhabi Police in the area of emergency and public safety and enhances the efficiency ... Read more »

Addressing Foreign Policy on a Global Platform TORONTO - Monday, March 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins The Huffington Post Canada (HuffPost Canada) today at 12:30 p.m. EST for an exclusive live stream global town hall on foreign policy and Canada’s place on the global stage. Just days before his historic state dinner with U.S. President Barack Obama, Trudeau will be responding to questions from a live audience as well as from readers through HuffPost’s social platforms, including Facebook Live, Twitter, and Snapchat. “This is an incredible example of how digital properties are leading important conversations in real-time with today’s political leaders, using a platform that can reach a diverse audience of 191 million* readers globally. From HuffPost Canada to our 15 international editions, we are facilitating a global and open conversation across our own and social platforms for the prime minister to address Canada’s foreign policy. We ar ... Read more »

Enabling L3VPN services over SM-OS based microwave radio under the Software Defined Network (SDN) work frame MILAN - Monday, March 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SIAE MICROELETTRONICA takes a step forward in Software Defined Network showcasing a “new IP” network over its existing SM-OS based microwave portfolio at the Mobile World Congress 2016. In April 2014 SIAE MICROELETTRONICA launched the SM-OS, a Future Proof Network Operating System powered by Aricent's ISS, operating transversally in all its next generation products. At its launch SM-OS based products fulfilled all Carrier Ethernet requirements, now largely field proven. In 2015 demonstrated native support of IP/MPLS, evolving from a L2 to a L3 microwave. Now the SM-OS implements native openflow protocols enabling SDN operations. In this implementation of the new IP, the “Aricent instant VPN” application runs over opendaylight (an open source SDN controller) establishing a L3VPN service over AGS20 microwave radio ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The highly acclaimed and popular restaurant chain in the Middle East, Mandilicious™, will soon open its doors in Canada, following a Master Franchise Agreement signed with a private investment group. The first outlet will open before summer 2016, in a highly dynamic and diverse neighborhood in Toronto. “It is a fact that Arabic cuisine has a wide reputation all around the world, however we will take this reputation to a different level with the authentic cuisine of Arabia we are bringing to Canada. We are glad to take this step in our expansion, and we are certain to create a strong impact in the diverse & mature Canadian market,” commented Fayez Al Nusari, CEO and Founder of Mandilicious. Working on a strong development plan, Mandilicious™ plans to open 2 outlets by the end of 2016 in Toronto & a total of 6 outlets within the first 2 years. Mandilicious™ looks forward to serving its exceptional “slow cooked” Arabic ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Monday, March 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Other sweeteners include corporate tax incentive for qualified companies or companies with Iskandar Development Region status involved in tourism and MICE, education and healthcare Corporate tax incentive for Green Developers and Green Development Manager No restrictions on company equity for foreign investors to claim corporate incentives Sales gallery of Forest City now open to public for previews and bookings (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forest City [“森林城市”], Southeast Asia’s largest mixed-use green development and a joint venture project by Hong Kong-listed Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd [“碧桂园集团” or “the Group”] and Johor’s Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd [“柔佛人民集团”], has been granted a duty-free zone status and a slew of incentives by the Federal Government of Malaysia. In announcing the incentives today at the grand opening ceremony of Forest City, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak said, “To ensure the success of Forest City, I am pl ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, March 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] In recent years, the autologous fat transfer technique has rapidly become widespread, topping cosmetic surgery procedures in terms of popularity. Its demand has increased due to its benefits and advantages. It is not just (filling out) an empty area to increase its size, but rather an artistic three-dimensional work. This work highlights the most beautiful parts and details of an area that has lost its luster, glory, and beauty due to the loss of some volume, affecting the harmony of shadow and light on its surface. The autologous fat transfer surgery in Abu Dhabi is a simple procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon. The procedure relies on transferring a person’s fat from areas that have surplus fat to other areas that are in need of fat. The autologous fat transfer technique is widely used in cosmetic surgeries in Abu Dhabi. Fat is injected into various parts of the body, such as the face, in order to enhance ... Read more »

Les tests Inaugural Investor Relations Charter℠ commenceront le 5 mars 2016 ALEXANDRIA, Virginie - Mardi 8 Mars 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--La veille du lancement de l’examen inaugural historique pour l’accréditation professionnelle Investor Relations Charter (IRC℠), le National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) souhaite reconnaître les nombreux bénévoles experts en relations avec les investisseurs qui ont créé le programme IRC. Le nouveau programme IRC établit non seulement un cadre commun pour définir la profession de relations avec les investisseurs (RI), il offre également aux professionnels en RI l’occasion de montrer leurs connaissances, leur expertise et leur engagement envers la profession en se conformant à sa norme la plus élevée. Parallèlement au début des premiers examens, les candidats peuvent maintenant appliquer pour prendre le deuxième examen IRC qui aura lieu en septembre 2016. Des informations sur le programme et les applications se trouvent sur le site I ... Read more »

On the Sidelines of the Arab Interior Ministers Council Meeting ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior met His Royal Highness, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Interior Ministers Council Meeting. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance joint security action between the two countries, and to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two ministries of interior, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest. His Highness Sheikh Saif also discussed with a number of Arab Interior Ministers, the means to reinforce Arab cooperation in police and security fields, during separate meetings on the sidelines of the Arab Interior Ministers Council Meeting. His Highness Sheikh Saif met separately with HE Sheik ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- During this years unmanned systems exhibiton UMEX 2016 in Abu Dhabi, the Estonian defence solutions provider, Milrem, will be showing the capabilities of the first-of-its-kind hybrid modular unmanned ground vehicle THeMIS in an exclusive demo performed for the first time in the Gulf region. THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) is a multi-mission vehicle platform that can assist and replace soldiers on the battlefield in complex and hazardous tasks and is able to reduce operational risks and work as a force multiplier. THeMIS will be exhibited at UMEX 2016 in the Estonian Pavilion 3-B5, from 6 – 8 March 2016. Unlike existing UGVs, THeMIS is a highly modular platform that allows different superstructures to be mounted and integrated onto the middle vehicular platform for complex missions such as rescue, transport, reconnaissance. The flexibility and versatile nature of the system not o ... Read more »