In partnership with UNESCO and Save the Children, P&G and its Always feminine care brand help rebuild the confidence of girls impacted by the Syrian crisis through education and skill development. DAVOS, Switzerland -Wednesday, January 18th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Procter & Gamble and global feminine care leader, Always, announce a new commitment to address the challenges girls and young women are facing due to the effects of the Syrian refugee crisis. In partnership with UNESCO and Save the Children, they will help rebuild the confidence of girls in Jordan through education and skill development. Today’s commitment furthers the Always brand’s mission of championing girls’ confidence and a world free from gender bias. Marking the launch of this new commitment during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, P&G and Always brought together international experts and leading figures to discuss solutions to securing the future of young women through educati ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, Émirats Arabes Unis-Mercredi 18 Janvier 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] L'Université Américaine de Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), en association avec la Jeune Académie arabo-allemande des Sciences et des Sciences Humaines (AGYA), a lancé aujourd'hui une conférence sous le thème : « Femmes dans l’Education STEM et dans les parcours professionnels ». La conférence internationale se concentre spécifiquement sur la promotion des opportunités et de la sensibilisation des femmes et leur formation en sciences, en technologie, en ingénierie et en mathématiques (STEM). Au cours de la conférence de deux jours, des femmes de premier plan dans les domaines de la science, de la technologie et de l'ingénierie ont donné des conférences sur leurs propres expériences personnelles et sur la manière dont la situation pourrait être améliorée. Abordant l'importance de telles initiatives, notamment au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord, Professeur Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, Président d'AURAK, a déclaré: «En t ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday, January 18th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nuvias MEA, part of the pan-EMEA, high value distribution business The Nuvias Group, will distribute solutions from Mimecast, a leading email and data security company, in the Middle East to support its growth plans across the region. This partnership is in response to the growing business, robust customer base and strong demand for its cloud security solutions in the region. Nuvias MEA will drive business in the area through its strong channel network and innovative channel programs. Channel partners will benefit from enablement programs, technical support and consulting services, backed by highly qualified experts from both Mimecast and Nuvias. Having been recognized by Gartner, Forrester and Radicati for its industry-leading email security and archiving services, Mimecast solutions will enable Nuvias MEA to strengthen its established cyber security practice and provide the IT channel and en ... Read more »

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands -Wednesday, January 18th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bioventus, a leader in orthobiologic solutions, announced it has selected MEDSERVICE to distribute DUROLANE® in Russia. DUROLANE is a single-injection joint-fluid based on a natural, safe and proven technology process called NASHA® which yields stabilized hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule that provides the lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint. In Russia, MEDSERVICE will offer DUROLANE (3ml) that is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) and DUROLANE SJ (1ml) associated with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain in the ankle, elbow, wrist, fingers, and toes. MEDSERVICE, which provides a range of services to medical institutions of regional and federal levels, will distribute DUROLANE to clinicians in the Moscow metropolitan area and throughout all regions of Russia. “We are pleased to make DUROLANE ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, January 17th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Three research groups from USA, Finland, and UK were selected as awardees of the 5 million US dollar grant awarded for the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. His Excellency Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi, Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs in the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology, awarded the researchers a grant on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The three awarded scientists leading the research teams are: Dr. Paul Lawson, from the United States of America, for his work on investigating new approaches to rain enhancement that leverages ice production processes in cumulus clouds. Prof. Hannele Korhonen, from Finland, for her work on the role of atmospheric aerosols in efficient precipitation enhancement. Prof. Giles Harrison, from the United Kingdom, for his work on the ele ... Read more »

New service aims to monitor and protect high-profile VIPs’ reputations and online presence using sophisticated proprietary search tools and expert human analysis Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Tuesday, January 17th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Managed FZ LLC, a leading provider of Cybersecurity and Managed Security Products and Services, and innovators in the industry of Brand Risk Monitoring, announced today the launch of its new VIP reputation threat monitoring service, Hawk-i. This pioneering service, now generally available, has been monitoring and protecting high-profile VIPs reputation and identities online since 2014, using sophisticated and proprietary search tools and expert human analysis. The online presence of VIPs, prominent public figures, celebrities and senior business leaders are under constant attack from fraudsters, phishers, pranksters, and social media hijackers. These criminals use the large amounts of personal information on highly visible VIP social media accounts, ... Read more »

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates -Tuesday, January 17th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unique Group, the leading integrated subsea and offshore solution provider, is investing almost 2m euros in an innovative healthcare division to bring its 25 years’ of expertise in hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) chambers to new markets. The new division – Unique Medical Technology – will launch in February 2017 at the Arab Health Show in Dubai, where the business will be demonstrating its expertise in quality focused production and client services for the healthcare sector. The move follows the acquisition in 2015 by Unique Group of Oceanwide SaS, the Netherlands-based market leader in the design, construction and maintenance of self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Unique Medical Technology will serve the healthcare market across Europe, Middle East and Asia and draw on the experience, knowledge and expertise of the wider Unique Group. Harry Gandhi, chief exe ... Read more »