Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has proudly announced that two programs within its School of Engineering were awarded with full ABET accreditation this week. The prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or ABET, is the leading accrediting body for post-secondary academic programs in ‘applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology’. The two programs to be granted the accreditation at AURAK, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering, are now internationally recognized as programs of the highest quality in terms of producing graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, AURAK president who has resolutely driven the University towards gaining international accreditation, was delighted upon hearing the news. “Congratulations to all. ... Read more »

The new plant near Prešov, Slovakia strengthens Leyard’s European presence as the digital display manufacturer continues its international expansion and market leadership PREŠOV, Slovakia - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leyard, a global leader in visualization products, today announced that it is expanding its investment in Europe and support for international customers with a new factory and showroom planned near Prešov, Slovakia. The 3,119 square-meter (33,500 square-foot) building, slated for completion in early 2017, will enable Leyard to meet the growing demand for its digital displays and video walls from European customers, especially those who prefer to purchase digital display solutions built in the European Union (EU). The new factory will supplement Leyard’s existing facilities in Albi (France), Shenzhen and Beijing (China), and Beaverton (USA). “Europe is a critical market for us as we expand our global presence,” said Robert Stewart, execut ... Read more »

RYE BROOK, État de New York - Mardi 16 Août 2016 [ME NewsWire] ·Progression de la stratégie de Xylem pour devenir un fournisseur leader de solutions de systèmes intelligents dans le secteur de l'eau au niveau mondial ·Ajout d'un portefeuille solide de technologies intelligentes pour des segments à croissance rapide et pour des secteurs parallèles prometteurs non-liés à l'eau · Accélération des initiatives d'innovation de Xylem grâce à la technologie de pointe et aux capacités R&D de Sensus ·La technologie de réseau FlexNet® de Sensus fournit une plateforme aux produits et solutions de Xylem, et contribue à sa croissance future ·Xylem confirme les perspectives de bénéfices pour 2016 ; l'acquisition devrait être relutive sur le bénéfice net ajusté dès 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), un fournisseur mondial de technologies spécialisé dans la résolution des problèmes critiques dans le domaine de l'eau, a annoncé ce jour avoir signé un accord définitif en vue de l'acquisit ... Read more »

RYE BROOK, N.Y. - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Advances Xylem’s strategy to be a leading provider of systems intelligence solutions in the global water sector Brings strong portfolio of smart water technologies in fast-growing segments and attractive, non-water adjacencies Sensus’ leading-edge technology and R&D capabilities accelerates Xylem’s innovation initiatives Sensus’ FlexNet® network technology provides platform for Xylem’s products and solutions, and for future growth Xylem reaffirms 2016 earnings outlook; expects acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings in 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sensus for approximately $1.7 billion in cash. Sensus, owned by investment funds affiliated with The Jordan Company and GS Capital Partners 2000, is a leading provider of smart me ... Read more »

PEMBROKE, Bermuda & LONDON & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE:AXS) today announced that Christian Romieh has joined AXIS Accident & Health, a leading provider of accident, specialty health and travel-related insurance and reinsurance, as Vice President and Business Development Manager for its Middle East and North Africa reinsurance business. Based in AXIS Capital’s office in the Dubai International Financial Centre, Mr. Romieh is responsible for developing and managing business production for Accident & Health reinsurance in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Mr. Romieh reports to Rob Smart, Senior Vice President, International Reinsurance of AXIS Accident & Health. “As AXIS Capital continues to expand its reinsurance activities globally, Christian’s technical expertise, coupled with his detailed knowledge of the MENA region’s business environment, will benefit our business t ... Read more »

At 86, “Iron Nun” shows that a positive attitude is the key to success BEAVERTON, Ore. - Tuesday, August 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled a new film that captures how an unlimited mindset can be the key to breaking through limits, while staying forever young. “Unlimited Youth” celebrates an extraordinary athlete, Sister Madonna Buder, and her determination to defy conventional conceptions of age. It is the latest installment in Nike’s “Just Do It – Nike Unlimited Campaign,” which hails both the everyday athlete and the champion athletes who regularly push beyond the unimaginable. Sister Madonna Buder didn’t start running until age 48, but that first led to many more. Running eventually evolved into swimming and biking and her first IRONMAN® triathlon at age 55. Now 86 years old, with more than 370 triathlons under her belt, 45 of those at IRONMAN distances, Sister Madonna is still going strong. Her steely resolve has earned her the nick ... Read more »