INCHEON, Korea - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the company’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for SB2, a biosimilar candidate referencing Remicade® (infliximab), for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160523006086/en/ SB2 is the first Samsung Bioepis biosimilar candidate submitted for review in the United States (US). If approved, the marketing and distribution of SB2 in the US will be handled by Merck, in accordance with a commercialization agreement signed in 2013. “At Samsung Bioepis, we are dedicated to bringing affordable, high-quality biologic medicines to patients across the United States. Already in other countries, our bio ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Social Support Centers Department of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters presented a paper on the appropriate measures to deal with children’s cases. The event, held under the slogan "Free my voice”, was organized by the Social Services Department of the Government of Sharjah, to mark the International Child Helpline Day. The event aimed to acquaint children with their rights and emphasized their right to be heard by the various segments of society. It also highlighted the rights that children deserve, which reinforce existing child protection efforts. In the paper, Captain Mohammed Al Shehhi, Children and Juveniles Branch Manager at the Social Support Center in the Western Region, discussed the different measures related to children's issues that are handled by the department through its centers in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region, as well as how the proper ways to deal with the various proble ... Read more »

MILAN - Lundi 23 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Gianni Versace S.p.A. a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Jonathan Akeroyd au poste de président-directeur général. M. Akeroyd était PDG d’Alexander McQueen de 2004 à mai 2016. « Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Jonathan Akeroyd, qui devient notre nouveau PDG », a déclaré Donatella Versace, vice-présidente et directrice artistique. « M. Akeroyd apporte une expertise confirmée dans la mise en place de marques mondiales, la conduite de la croissance et le pilotage du développement stratégique. L’expertise du secteur et la vision de Jonathan Akeroyd seront des éléments clés pour passer à la phase suivante du développement de Versace. » « C’est un honneur pour moi de rejoindre une organisation aussi dynamique et innovante. Versace est une marque lifestyle emblématique, reconnue dans le monde entier comme un grand nom du luxe. Je suis impatient de mettre en œuvre une stratégie commerciale de long terme soutenant la direction visi ... Read more »

MILAN - Monday, May 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gianni Versace S.p.A. announced today that Jonathan Akeroyd has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Akeroyd served as CEO of Alexander McQueen from 2004 until May 2016. “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Akeroyd as our new CEO,” said Donatella Versace, Vice President and Artistic Director. “Jonathan brings a proven track record in building global brands, steering growth and driving strategic development. Jonathan Akeroyd’s industry expertise and vision will be key to advancing the next phase of Versace’s development." “It is an honor to be joining such a dynamic and innovative organization. Versace is an iconic lifestyle brand recognized globally as a premier name in luxury. I look forward to implementing a long-term business strategy that supports the visionary and creative direction of Donatella Versace and her team. This is an exciting opportunity to take Versace to even greater success,” said Jonathan Aker ... Read more »

Under the theme “Use it with caution” ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] In cooperation with Abu Dhabi University, the Social Support Centers Department at Abu Dhabi Police recently organized a guidance lecture for students of Liwa Private School in Al Ain. The lecture held under the theme “Use it with caution” and was delivered by the social specialist Moza Al Qubaisi. The lecture, which benefited 200 students, is part of the awareness campaign titled “Learn essential lessons before you suffer their consequences”, within the strategic plan for the year 2016. The plan aims at educating school and university students and raising their awareness about the damages and negative impacts of misusing modern technology. It also aims to acquaint them with the role undertaken by the Social Support Centers in boosting community awareness on the various social and family-related problems that undermine the security and stability of society. Ms. Al Qubaisi str ... Read more »

New partnership will accelerate the digital switchover process and strengthen SES’s leading role in providing free-to-air, direct-to-home services LUXEMBOURG - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), a world-leading satellite operator, today announced that SES Platform Services (SES PS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has strengthened its partnership with K-NET, an ICT and Telecoms platform services company based in Ghana, to create a joint venture. The new partnership will contract SES capacity, SES PS’s and K-NET’s services, and aim to bring high picture quality content to the homes of millions of viewers by strengthening the direct-to-home (DTH) platform and also providing digital terrestrial television (DTT) services via SES’s prime orbital position at 28.2 degrees East. The joint venture will use SES’s high-powered satellite capacity, K-NET’s highly-efficient teleport services and SES PS’s reliable video platform services. This pa ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Leading UAE snacks manufacturer, Kitco, a part of Mezzan UAE, announced the name of the proud owner of a brand new Fiat 500 car with its Kettle Cooked Scratch & Win promotion. Bangladeshi expatriate, Hasanul Raseed, became the lucky winner of the car after purchasing his favorite flavor of Kettle Cooked and receiving a Scratch & Win card. Upon receipt of the keys to his Fiat 500 prize, winner Raseed said: “I am so happy that I was lucky enough to win this beautiful car. This amazing outcome all started because I was craving a pack of my favorite flavor, Arabic Spice. And now I ended up with a new car! I want to thank Kitco very much for my good fortune.” Kettle Cooked are all natural potato chips made from traditional recipes with exotic flavors. Within just a year, the brand has become a favorite munching partner for snack lovers in the UAE, as they are made from farm-fresh potatoes, sliced thick and cooked in batc ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at Abu Dhabi Police launched the ninth edition of its Al Radda program, in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. The program aims at providing Emirati inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments with an opportunity to enter the business sector and reintegrate in society after serving their sentence. The course acquainted inmates with the Khalifa fund, and highlighted its benefits and objectives. It also focused on offering financial and logistic support to participants and teaching them the proper ways to set up a small business. Ten inmates from the Punitive and Correctional Establishments took part in the one-week course, which was supervised by Professor Raed Al Rawedi. Towards the end of the course, participation certificates were handed out to the participants. It is worth mentioning that the Al Radda program is des ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire] On Tuesday, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offered his condolences to the father, brothers and children of Captain Pilot Nawwaf Abdullah Salim Al Nuaimi, who became a martyr when his plane crashed during a training flight. Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the martyr. His Highness also prayed to God Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the deceased, to rest him in eternal peace, and to grant the family patience and solace. For more information about: The Ministry of Interior, please click HERE Abu Dhabi Police, please click HERE Follow us and check our Social Media feeds on: YouTube, Facebook, Google +, Instagram and Twitter The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced wi ... Read more »

Les leaders de l’industrie considèrent qu’il est essentiel d’établir une capacité opérationnelle et de gagner en maturité pour rencontrer le succès commercial dans un marché en constante evolution PITTSBURGH - Lundi 23 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Des centaines de chefs d'entreprises de calibre mondial se vouant à l’amélioration des capacités et des processus se sont retrouvés à Annapolis, dans l'État du Maryland, les 10 et 11 mai pour la conférence annuelle Capability Counts. Le CMMI® Institute, un leader mondial de la promotion de l'adoption des meilleures pratiques par les personnes, dans les processus et dans les technologies, organisait la conférence. Les participant ont profité d’une série d’ateliers, de discours et de séances interactives axées sur la fourniture de perspectives décisionnelles sur ce que cela signifie que d’être une organisation mature et compétente. « Ce fût à la fois enthousiasmant et gratifiant de voir des organisations internationales se réunir ... Read more »

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة - يوم الأَرْبعاء 18 مايو 2016 [ME NewsWire] في أول منتدى عربي للأرصاد الجوية والمناخ والذي أقيم في أبو ظبي خلال شهر مايو ، تحدثت السيدة نشوة الرويني أمام الحضور عن أهم القواعد لاستخدام مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي في نشر المعلومات الموثقة. وأكدت الرويني على أهمية مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي محلياً وعالمياً قائلة: " ان وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي أدوات تواصل قوية جداً على الصعيد العالمي، انها متنوعة جدا وتعمل على تثقيف الناس، وإيصال الأخبار والأفكار والمعارف، وتبقينا مطلعين على أهم المستجدات دائما". وعززت الرويني حديثها بإعطاء أمثلة من المجتمع الإماراتي ذكرت فيها عدداً من القادة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، الذين يعدون شخصيات مؤثرة عبر مواقع التواصل الإجتماعي ومنها: صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، الفريق سمو الشيخ سيف بن زايد آل نهيان نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الداخلية، سمو الشيخ عبد الله بن زايد آل نهيان وزير الخارجية. وأشادت بجهود صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد في إطلاق قمة رواد التواصل الاجتماعي العرب ... Read more »

Industry leaders deem building organizational capability and maturity as essential to business success in a continually evolving marketplace PITTSBURGH - Monday, May 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hundreds of global business leaders dedicated to capability and process improvement gathered in Annapolis, Md., May 10-11, for the annual Capability Counts Conference. The CMMI® Institute, a global leader in the advancement of best practices in people, process, and technology, hosted the conference. Attendees experienced a series of workshops, keynotes, and interactive sessions focused on delivering actionable insights on what it means to be a capable, mature organization. “It was both exciting and rewarding to see global organizations come together to demonstrate their commitment to capability improvement and creating sustainable competitive advantage,” said Kirk Botula, CEO of CMMI Institute. “We achieved our goal in providing an avenue for professionals at all levels to sha ... Read more »

IRVINE, Californie - Dimanche 22 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--La Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) a annoncé aujourd'hui s'engager auprès de l'initiative de sécurité nationale des patients écossais, le Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP). Lancé en 2008, le SPSP a débuté comme un programme de cinq ans axé sur les hôpitaux et fonctionne désormais comme une initiative nationale gérée par Healthcare Improvement Scotland qui vise à améliorer la sécurité et la fiabilité des soins, chaque fois qu'ils sont dispensés. L'engagement du SPSP via la Patient Safety Movement Foundation porte sur 6 domaines : Ces domaines sont regroupés dans trois thèmes principaux : 1) Prévention et reconnaissance de la détérioration et réponse à celle-ci 2) Sécurité des médicaments et 3) Dynamisation du système. Pour plus de détails, veuillez consulter leur engagement en ligne. Soins intensifs aux adultes: Améliorer la fiabilité, la communication et la planification des soins et réduire ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire] On Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, awarded UAE citizenship to 152 eligible candidates born to Emirati mothers, during a celebration organized by the General Directorate of Naturalization at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Club in Abu Dhabi. This move is in line with the Federal Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, stressed that the generosity of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, was embodied by the award of UAE citizenship to 152 eligible candidates born to Emirati mothers. The awarding of UAE citizenship highlights the deep vision of the country’s leadership and its keenness to prov ... Read more »

17 Power Lunches = A Lifetime of Opportunities and Second Chances SAN FRANCISCO - Monday, May 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- GLIDE’s 17th Annual eBay Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, offered through eBay for Charity, opens at 7:30 pm PDT on Sunday, June 5 and runs until 7:30 pm PDT on Friday, June 10. For the past 17 years, legendary investor Warren Buffett has hosted an annual power lunch in support of GLIDE, which serves San Francisco’s homeless, poor and most vulnerable residents. To date, with the help of eBay for Charity, over $20 million has been raised through this unique auction experience for the winning bidder to dine with Buffett and up to seven friends at New York City steakhouse Smith & Wollensky. Bidding starts at $25,000 and all bidders must pre-qualify at eBay.com/glide. “I am proud to be part of something that has directly benefited so many people in need,” said Buffett. “GLIDE is a bridge for thousands of people on the brink of despair, help ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, stressed the Ministry’s keenness to provide outstanding services, conforming to the best of international standards, to enhance public confidence and customer satisfaction with such services. This approach falls in line with the UAE Government’s directives aimed at nurturing a high quality of life for the UAE society and embodies the MoI’s customer satisfaction strategy. “Issuing e-passports comes in response to the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. This measure also reflects the unwavering dedication of His Highness to keep pace with the latest global developments and leverage modern technology, in keeping with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), who issued a deadlin ... Read more »