ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 20th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Civil Defense General Command at the Ministry of Interior launched an initiative titled “I am a leader”, aimed at exploring potential career paths in a bid to enhance leadership skills of officers working in the civil defense sector nationwide. Major General Jassem Muhammad Al Marzouqui, Civil Defense General Commander-in-Chief, explained that the initiative falls in line with the Ministry of Interior’s directives, which stipulate the need to recruit national cadres and encourage them to make the most of their skills and personal abilities. This approach is in conformity with the “Integration Doctrine” that seeks to nurture a generation of skilled young leaders, capable of creativity and innovation and foreseeing the future. Major General Al Marzouqui stressed the important role of the initiative in identifying the training and leadership needs of second and third grade officers, based on the personal abilitie ... Read more »

Turkcell Becomes Latest Signatory of Humanitarian Connectivity Charter ISTANBUL - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today at the World Humanitarian Summit, GSMA Director General Mats Granryd addressed the Leaders Roundtable on Financing: Investing in Humanity and outlined the GSMA’s commitment to expanding the footprint of its Humanitarian Connectivity Charter. In his remarks, Granryd highlighted that the GSMA will offer expertise in mobile money and disaster preparedness and response to help address the opportunities and challenges of mobile cash disbursements in disaster-prone countries. “The humanitarian crises facing our global community today are unprecedented and the unique scale and reach of mobile networks can help meet the challenges faced by humanitarian responders,” said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. “The GSMA is committed to building on the momentum of the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, now covering over 50 countries, and through this we ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] After 12 weeks, approximately twice as many patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease, the majority of whom had previously failed treatment with one or more TNF antagonists, achieved clinical remission with risankizumab compared with placebo1 Endoscopic remission was achieved in 15% and 20% of patients receiving 200 mg and 600 mg risankizumab, respectively, compared with three percent of patients receiving placebo after 12 weeks1 These results indicate that the selective blockade of IL-23 with risankizumab may be a promising new therapeutic approach for this serious chronic disease and warrants further investigation (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Results were presented today from a proof-of-concept, Phase II, randomized, placebo-controlled study (NCT02031276) in Crohn’s disease with investigational biologic, risankizumab (formerly BI 655066), a compound from Boehringer Ingelheim research and recently license ... Read more »

The countdown to Expo 2020 has officially begun for potential participants Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Senior government and diplomatic officials from over 130 countries came together in Dubai, to discuss plans for the first ever World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau, said: “To have the Pacific Islands, to have Scandinavia, to have Western Europe, to have the Americas, to have Africa all coming together talking about what their aspirations for Expo 2020 can be, and how they would want to play an integral part in it, is a true and remarkable privilege.” One of the world’s largest events, alongside the Olympic Games and the World Cup, Expo 2020 Dubai will see 180 countries showcasing themselves, in a bid to generate business opportunities, drive innovation and access regional market ... Read more »

Largest cable operator in the Philippine archipelago will use SES-9 and NSS-11 satellites to complement their existing TV offerings LUXEMBOURG - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today a multi-year, multi-transponder agreement with Sky Cable, the largest cable television provider in the Philippines. Sky Cable will be broadcasting direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV channels via SES satellites at 108.2 degrees East – the SES-9 and NSS-11 satellites. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160524005707/en/ The contracted capacity will enable Sky Cable to effectively roll out a nation-wide DTH satellite TV service across 251 cities and municipalities in the Philippine archipelago, complementing its existing cable offerings. The recently launched SES-9 is scheduled to enter service mid-year to provide incremental and replacement capacity at SES's prime neig ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] During a meeting with the UAE Police Sports Association, a delegation from the International Police Sports Union (USIP) discussed the preparations currently made by the UAE to host the second edition of the USIP World Police Games in Abu Dhabi in November 2017. Colonel Mohammed Hamid Bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Police Sports Association and Vice President of the International Police Sports Union (USIP), briefed Colonel Khaled Ali Al Najjar, Deputy Secretary General and Head of the Presidential Office of USIP on the ongoing preparations and the measures taken by the Ministry of Interior to ensure the success of this prestigious international sporting event. Both parties also discussed a variety of issues pertaining to the organization of the games, the technical aspects, and the measures that must be taken; in addition to laying down the event’s schedule. The meeting was attended by Colonel Waleed Sa ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Northern Trust announced today that it has hired Clayton DaSilva as sales manager, Middle East. Based in Abu Dhabi, DaSilva is responsible for leading Northern Trust’s business development in the Middle East and supporting business development in Africa, offering Northern Trust’s asset servicing and capital markets solutions to sovereign wealth funds, central banks, asset management companies and corporate clients. He will report to Douglas Gee, head of sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Northern Trust. DaSilva joins from JPMorgan Chase where he was most recently an executive director, responsible for investor services relationship management and business development. He has more than 18 years of financial services experience across Europe, the United States and the Middle East. “Northern Trust has seen very strong growth in assets under custody and administration over the la ... Read more »

SAINT-PREX, Suisse - Mardi 24 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] L'énurésie nocturne est un trouble complexe impliquant plusieurs facteurs comme la dysfonction vésicale, l’incapacité à se réveilleret une surproduction d’urine la nuit1 et ne disparaîtra pas nécessairement d'elle-même2 Une association accrue entre l'énurésie nocturne, le fonctionnement cérébral et psychologique ainsi que les problèmes de sommeil est bien documentée1,3 Un traitement fructueux de l'énurésie nocturne enlève le fardeau émotionnel placé sur l’enfant, et a révélé qu’il améliorait la mémoire de travail auditive, la qualité de vie et le fonctionnement diurne4 L'énurésie nocturne n’est la faute de personne ; c’est une affection médicale courante qui peut et doit être traitée5 (BUSINESS WIRE)--La Journée mondiale de l'énurésie nocturne 2016 est marquée aujourd’hui par le comité de pilotage de la Journée mondiale de l'énurésie nocturne, un nouveau groupe de travail dirigé par la Société Internationale de l'Incontinence d ... Read more »

SAINT-PREX, Switzerland - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Bedwetting is a complex disorder involving several factors such as bladder dysfunction, the inability to wake up and an over-production of urine at night1 and will not necessarily go away by itself2 An increased association between bedwetting, brain and psychological functioning as well as sleep issues is well documented1,3 Successfully treating bedwetting removes the emotional burden placed on the child, and has shown to improve auditory work memory, quality of life and day time functioning4 Bedwetting is nobody’s fault; it is a common medical condition that can and should be treated5 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- World Bedwetting Day 2016 is marked today by the World Bedwetting Day Steering Committee, a new working group led by the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS) and the European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU), comprising patient and professional groups from across the globe*. Despite misconceptions th ... Read more »

Attended the Launch of First Higher Leadership and Second Line Leadership Programs ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 22nd 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior stressed the importance of developing the higher leadership competencies of Ministry of Interior (MoI) staff members. HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed stated that this could be achieved by building and developing administrative capabilities among staff and fostering their professional skills, so as to meet the objectives of the MoI and its strategic plans. HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed also pointed out the importance of preparing national competencies and assessing and developing the capabilities of distinguished officers, to further empower them. In addition, HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed asserted the importance of preparing second line leadership to ensure the continuity of excellence and innovation. This can be achieved within the framework of an institut ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 21st 2016 [ME NewsWire] A delegation from the Security Support Department at the Security Support General Directorate, the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, left the UAE on Friday heading the Los Angeles in the United States of America (USA). During the ten-day visit, the delegation will be will be participating in the daily tasks of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as per the international expertise exchange program. Colonel Khalid Al Shamesi, Head of the Security Support Department explained that this is the third visit of its kind to LAPD. He said: “The visit comes upon the invitation of Major General Horace Frank, Deputy Commander of Special Operations and Anti-terrorism Bureau at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The delegation will be taking part in the daily tasks and field operations carried out by the LAPD patrols. They will also review the best pract ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior (MoI), met with Lt. General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs in Oman, to discuss methods of facilitating transit procedures between the UAE and Oman through border exit points. During the coordination meeting, held yesterday between the Omani and Emirati parties in Oman, they discussed a number of topics of mutual interest, including ways to strengthen a cooperative relationship, exchange expertise and visits, and coordinate both parties’ efforts over various security issues. The meeting was attended by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, along with a number of the UAE MoI officers; and Major General Hammad bin Sulaiman Al Hatimi, Assistant Inspector General for Police and Customs for Operations, in addition to a number of officials from the Sultan ... Read more »

Seasoned former senior executive from SAP, Siebel Systems and Oracle to lead worldwide organization LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc., the leading independent provider of enterprise software support services for SAP SE’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite, BusinessObjects and HANA Database software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion, Oracle Retail and Oracle Agile PLM software, today announced the appointment of Keith Costello as senior vice president, Global Client Engagement. In this newly created role, Costello will lead the strategic vision, operations and execution for the Company’s global program which provides mission-critical, trusted-advisor account services to every Rimini Street client from initial contract execution. More specifically, Costello will oversee Rimini Street’s global account management program and team responsible for as ... Read more »

LONDRES - Mardi 24 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Sir Martin Sorrell, président-directeur général de WPP et gourou de la publicité et du marketing à l’international, prononcera un discours liminaire le vendredi 9 septembre, lors de la Conférence IBC2016 qui se tiendra à Amsterdam. Sir Martin est l’un des chefs de file de l’industrie les plus respectés dans le monde entier, et ses réflexions sur les problèmes commerciaux et macro-économiques suscitent un vif intérêt. Au cours de son discours liminaire, il parlera des tendances qui transforment rapidement l’environnement des médias, et du rôle essentiel que jouent le contenu, les données et les technologies sur le marché du 21e siècle. Sous la direction de Sir Martin, WPP est devenu le plus grand groupe de services de communication au monde. Il fait partie du FTSE 100 et emploie environ 194 000 personnes (y compris associés et investissements) qui travaillent dans 150 sociétés disséminées dans 112 pays. En plus de son travail ... Read more »

BUSAN, South Korea - Monday, May 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- 2016 Busan International Motor Show is slated to open on June 2 (Thursday) for press day and runs until June 12 (Sunday) for 11 days at Bexco in Haewundae, Busan with this year’s theme of “Future Wave, Inspiring Technology”. This year, the show will feature 25 domestic and foreign brands which is an increase of 14% compared to 2014, and the total square footage of display by the participating companies has also increased 14%. World premieres that will be showcased in the event are 5 vehicles from 4 brands including 3 vehicles by Hyundai Motors including Genesis, a brand Hyundai Motors is launching for the first time as an independent brand, and 1 vehicle for Man Truck which will be displayed at Busan Motor Show for the first time by Kia Motors. In addition, Asian premieres include 5 vehicles including Kia Motors and GM Korea, and Korean premieres include 36 vehicles including Renault Samsung and BMW. Various ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis - Mardi 24 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] l’International Humanitarian City (IHC) (Ville humanitaire internationale) de Dubaï a représenté les Émirats Arabes Unis (EAU) lors du premier Sommet Humanitaire Mondial (SHM) à Istanbul, en Turquie, qui a démarré hier. Le SHM est un appel mondial à l'action lancé par le Secrétaire Général de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, M. Ban Ki-moon et réunira plus de 100 gouvernements, des dirigeants mondiaux, des organisations d'aide, la société civile, des organisations humanitaires, le secteur privé et d'autres partenaires, pour réaffirmer la solidarité avec les personnes touchées par les crises, afin de réduire les souffrances humaines et affirmer leur engagement collectif envers l'humanité. La participation des EAU au Sommet Humanitaire Mondiale reflète leur rôle actif dans les efforts d'aide humanitaires et leur engagement à chercher des solutions durables aux défis humanitaires actuels. En tant qu'organisation membre jouant ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global advertising and marketing guru Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, will deliver the Keynote address on Friday 9 September at the IBC2016 Conference in Amsterdam. As one of the most respected global industry leaders, Sir Martin’s views are keenly followed on both business and macro-economic issues. In his IBC Keynote, he will talk about the trends driving rapid change in the world of media, together with the critical role of content, data and technology in the 21st-century marketplace. Under Sir Martin’s leadership, WPP has become the world’s largest communications services group. It is in the FTSE 100 and employs some 194,000 people (including associates and investments) working across 150 companies in 112 countries. In addition to advertising and media companies, including Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Y&R and MediaCom, Sir Martin has ramped up WPP’s investments in data analysis and advertising technology through Ka ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 22nd 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Civil Defense Department in Umm Al-Quwain conducted a successful evacuation drill for rescuing three schools located in the old industrial area of Umm Al-Quwain. The evacuation drill scenarios in the schools started on Thursday morning after receiving an alert from the operations room. The alert reported 10 medium-to-serious injuries among the students, as their school experienced a virtual earthquake. The specialized teams of civil defense and emergency services were mobilized to the accident site and the situation was handled professionally and efficiently. Colonel Hassan Ali Bin Sorm, Head of Umm Al-Quwain Civil Defense Department, said that the drill aimed at measuring the readiness and responsiveness of the civil defense teams in dealing with emergencies, in accordance with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) strategy. It also aimed to review student and administrative staff alertness, as well as that of the s ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) represented the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the first World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul, Turkey, which commenced yesterday. WHS is a global call to action by Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon and will bring together more than 100 governments, world leaders, aid organizations, civil society, humanitarian organizations, the private sector and other partners to reaffirm solidarity with people affected by crises, to reduce human suffering and to assert their collective commitment to humanity. The UAE’s participation at the World Humanitarian Summit reflects its commitment and active role in humanitarian aid efforts and in finding sustainable solutions to today’s humanitarian challenges. As a member organisation with a critical role in the United Nations, the IHC takes great pride in representing the UAE at the Summit, which has highlighted the co ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 19th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Cultural and Social Activity Section of the Clubs Department, marked Arab Family Day by organizing a celebration. The event was held at the theatre hall of the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. Colonel Ahmed Saeed Al Badi, Head of the Clubs Department, stressed the great attention extended by the police leadership to enhancing the social role of police forces, thereby deepening cooperation with national institutions. “The police leadership is also keen to encourage the relevant departments to celebrate International Family Day, in recognition of the role of the family in building and advancing communities,” he said. For his part, Colonel Saif Al Shamesi, Head of the Cultural and Social Activities Section, pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Police harness national and humanitarian occasions, particularly concerning social work, family, children and women, ... Read more »