ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Research and Survey Center at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) organized an introductory workshop onthe mechanisms foropinion polls and how to calculate results and read reports, sat the Ministry's Smart Library headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the MoI, highlighted the MoI’s eagerness and commitment to following scientific research methodologies in order to achieve development. He pointed out that the role of public opinion polls is increasing for various community issues and concerns, because of their importance in clarifying public opinion trends and tendencies. This is something that is relied uponbydecision-makers and policymakers in many countries throughout the world and contributes to raising the services levels of police and security work. The workshop was directed by Major Dr. Omar Rashed Al Shehhi, Direct ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Procurement and Warehouses Department at the General Directorate of Finance and Support Services of the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), announced the relocation of the Police Schools Department from the Suwaihan area to its new headquarters in Al Foah, Al Ain City. The new headquarters have been built according to the best and most advanced standards in construction. It includes education, administrative and residential buildings, with separate quarters for men and women. The buildings are equipped with the best foundations and facilities for education and training. Brigadier Saeed Saif Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police explained that constructing the new building reflects the ADP General Headquarters strategic plan. The Police vision seeks to develop and modernize police bodies according to the best of international standards in this field. This vision also aims to provide ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, June 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) will be releasing the results of its Annual Market Classification Review on June 14, 2016. The announcement will be posted shortly after 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time/11:00 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST) at https://www.msci.com/market-classification. After posting the review announcement, MSCI will hold two press conference calls in English, hosted by Remy Briand, Global Head of Research, to answer questions from the media. Note that these press conference calls are restricted to journalists. First Conference Call Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Time: 1:00am CEST/12:00am BST/7:00pm EDT/7:00am CST Toll Free Numbers: US: 866‐803‐2143 Hong Kong: 800‐900‐592 UK: 0800‐279‐3953 Japan: 00531‐12‐1857 China A: 10800-712-1320 China B: 10800-120-1320 S. Korea: 00798‐14800‐6732 Taiwan: 00801‐137‐708 UAE: 8000-35702379 Peru: 0800-53744 Participant passcode: MSCI Second Conference Call Date: We ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 6th 2016 [ME NewsWire] A delegation from Dubai Municipality visited the General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of Interior (MoI), and was acquainted with the MoI’s experience in applying the Fourth Generation of the Governmental Excellence System. Major General Dr. Abdul Quddous Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Team Leader of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, convened with the Dubai Municipality delegation in the presence of Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry. During the meeting, he stressed the importance of cooperation between local ministries and departments to achieve the Federal Government’s directives. This visit resulted from the Ministry’s eagerness to enhance mutual cooperation between the federal and local institutions and departments, which allows the exchange of knowledge and development of partnersh ... Read more »

Switching data on Benepali® (etanercept), Flixabi® (infliximab) and SB5 (adalimumab) investigational biosimilar candidate shows sustained comparable efficacy and safety profiles after switching from reference product to biosimilar version INCHEON, Korea - Wednesday, June 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Long-term data shows Benepali® (etanercept) and Flixabi® (infliximab) sustain comparable efficacy and safety profiles to etanercept and infliximab reference products up to Week 100 and Week 78, respectively In one-year Phase III study, SB5 (adalimumab) investigational biosimilar candidate demonstrates comparable efficacy and safety profile to adalimumab reference product Samsung Bioepis to operate booth and host satellite symposium on biosimilars (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced new clinical data on its anti-TNF-α portfolio of Benepali® (etanercept), Flixabi® (infliximab) and SB5 (adalimumab) investigational biosimilar candidate. The data will be presented throug ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Al Ain presented an awareness lecture to its members about the culture of healthy food. The lecture encouraged members to avoid negative food habits during Ramadan. The lecture, entitled ‘Your Ramadan Food is a Matter of Culture and Behavior’, was delivered by Dietitian Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Director of Community Nutrition at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, and attended by Colonel Khalifa Matar Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Al Ain; Colonel Mohammed Al Nabhani, Deputy Director of the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Al Ain; a number of officers, non-commissioned officers and the Department staff. The lecturer explained that food has its own culture and behaviors. “We must follow a healthy food culture that affects the lives of individuals positively,” she stated. “There is a widespread culture of bad food choices ... Read more »

Osimertinib data reported at ASCO 2016 demonstrated improved neurological function in patients with EGFRm NSCLC and leptomeningeal disease CAMBRIDGE, England - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Latest results reinforce pre-clinical evidence that osimertinib crosses the blood-brain barrier (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AstraZeneca today announced clinical and safety data for Tagrisso (osimertinib) in patients with leptomeningeal (LM) disease, a complication of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),1 where cancer cells spread to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). LM is a devastating disease associated with advanced lung cancer. The updated BLOOM Phase I trial results, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, showed that irrespective of T790M status of patients, osimertinib led to a change in MRI signal intensity indicative of a reduction in central nervous system (CNS) lesions. 1 Data from 21 pa ... Read more »

Awarded "Europe's Leading City Break Destination" in 2015, the lakeside jewel intends to both surprise and cocoon the region's discerning mothers and their children Geneva, Switzerland - Sunday, June 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Geneva Tourism has unveiled its latest campaign – “#MumRelax” – with amazing breaks guaranteed for mothers and children alike. Serenity and exceptional quality of life play a starring role in an effort to give the region's mothers the relaxing times they are looking for, while their children enjoy treats of their own. As part of this campaign, mothers residing in the Gulf countries are given a chance to participate in an online competition running through the month of May in partnership with Etihad Airways to win tickets and a 4-night hotel stay in Geneva for a family of four. Having clinched the coveted title of "Europe's Leading City Break Destination", Geneva has surprises in store that will both delight and pamper visitors with magical moments. For starters, ... Read more »

LA MECQUE, Arabie Saoudite, & MCLEAN, Virginie - Mercredi 8 Juin 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Conrad Hotels & Resortscélèbre aujourd'hui l'ouverture de son premier hôtel dans le Royaume d'Arabie saoudite - le Conrad Makkah, qui compte 438 chambres. Construit au coeur de la Ville sainte et surplombant la Mosquée sacrée, Al Masjid al Haram, et la Sainte Kaaba, l'hôtel, qui est destiné au voyageur de luxe intelligent d'aujourd'hui, combine un service intuitif à un environnement sophistiqué d'inspiration locale. John T.A. Vanderslice, responsable global de Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a déclaré: "Conrad créé des expériences inspirées pour nos clients dans certaines des destinations les plus recherchées au monde. Nous sommes ravis d'ouvrir notre premier hôtel de luxe dans la Ville sainte et commençons à accueillir des pèlerins et des clients." Rudi Jagersbacher, président pour la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique, chez Hilton Worldwide, a déclaré: "L'arrivée de Conrad Hotels & Resorts à ... Read more »

Winners to be Announced Live at Asia Mobile Awards Ceremony and Dinner Reception at Mobile World Congress Shanghai HONG KONG - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the nominees for the 2016 Asia Mobile Awards. Winners of the inaugural “AMO Awards” will be honoured at the Asia Mobile Awards Ceremony and Dinner Reception at DaGuan Theatre in Pudong, Shanghai on Wednesday, 29 June. The AMO Awards are an integral element of Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which will be held 29 June through 1 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). “We are delighted to announce the nominations for the first Asia Mobile Awards, which will be presented at Mobile World Congress Shanghai at the end of this month,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “Our independent judging panels really had a difficult task in making their selections from more than 160 entries representing an array of companies and sectors across the dynamic Asi ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 5th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Road traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities peak in the holy month of Ramadan. We witness hundreds of accidents and dozens of fatalities every year. Ramadan is the perfect time to start with better road safety habits! Road traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities peak in the holy month of Ramadan. It is sad to witness hundreds of accidents and dozens of fatalities every year. Ramadan is a very special time and it’s all about being with the ones close to us, which creates a lot of traffic! This festive period poses unique challenges for all kind of traffic participants. The Ramadan specific lifestyle has physical effects on our body - especially when coinciding with the hot summer season like this year. Fasting can result in dehydration and low blood sugar, which in turn can limit our attentiveness, concentration, vision and reaction. In addition to fasting, the unusual eating and sleeping patterns can cause f ... Read more »

To Facilitate Collection of Environmental Violations Fines ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The MoI signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Area Authority, to integrate fines for environmental violations in the Emirate of Sharjah in the police e-violations system across the UAE. Such measure would facilitate payment of fines for community members, and further reduce acts of environmental degradation in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior (MoI), and by HE Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). The MoU aims to facilitate the collection of fines for environmental violations issued by the authority, through electronic linking with the federal traffic system and the MoI’s service centers. This pioneering system implemented for the first time in the UAE, is a significant ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, June 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced that it has developed a sheet-form encapsulation material (CV2008 series) for coreless package substrates that enables thinner-profile and lower-cost semiconductor packages. The sheet-form encapsulation material, scheduled for mass production from June 2016, is optimized for the insulation layers of coreless package substrates. Its suitability for large-area encapsulation allows thinner packages to be manufactured at lower cost. For more information of Electronic Materials click here. http://industrial.panasonic.com/ww/electronic-materials This new product has the following features: A sheet-form encapsulation material with a uniformly produced insulation layer thickness is ideal for the new coreless process*1, as it eliminates the need for laser drilling processing. The insulation layer for a package substrate can be produced using a large-area press process, enabling the mass ... Read more »

Antegrade iteration accepted into study – advancing this branched, all-in-one system FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced completion of enrollment into its early feasibility study evaluating the GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) for the treatment of aortic aneurysms involving the visceral branch vessels. The TAMBE is designed to be the first complete off-the-shelf solution for the treatment of this complex disease. The device adds to Gore’s comprehensive portfolio of aortic branch solutions designed to effectively treat aortic aneurysms through minimally invasive means. Today, U.S. physicians treating patients with aneurysms involving the visceral segment have limited options. The open surgical procedure is complex and is associated with a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Furthermore, those who would prefer a minimally invasive approach are currently limited to ... Read more »

MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, June 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Conrad Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the 438-room Conrad Makkah. Set in the heart of the Holy City and overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the Holy Kaabah, the hotel is designed for today’s smart luxury traveller, combining intuitive service with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings. John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, said, "Conrad creates inspired experiences for our guests in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. We are delighted to open our first luxury hotel in the Holy City and begin welcoming pilgrims and guests.” Rudi Jagersbacher, Area president, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, "The arrival of Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Makkah marks the addition of our second brand into the city and our 11th hotel into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading United States real estate firm, The Moinian Group, proudly announced today they have been collaborating with the visionary architect, Zaha Hadid to develop one of her last designed buildings in the world, an innovative new project in New York City. Commissioned by The Moinian Group more than a year ago, Zaha Hadid and her team at Zaha Hadid Architects explored the unique possibilities for the site located at 220 Eleventh Avenue site in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighbourhood; working to combine signature residences with an unprecedented space to house a world-class cultural institution. “We must invest in cultural spaces - they are a vital component of a rich urban life and cityscape, they unite the city and tie the urban fabric together,” explained Zaha Hadid in 2015. Dame Zaha Hadid’s paintings and drawings, currently showcased in a landmark retrospective exhibition in Venice, Italy, are included within some ... Read more »