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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, January 31st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Compressed air in a power plant is one of the key utilities that contributes substantially to energy consumption. SEWA taking into account their vision on energy conservation have chosen 6 units of Atlas Copco two stage water-cooled oil-free screw compressors, model ZR75 to replace their existing aging fleet of reciprocating compressors at “Layyah Power Plant”, which is their largest plant in the Emirate of Sharjah. Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority owned by Sharjah Government as (Sharjah Electricity & Water Department), has crafted an ambitious strategy “SEWA Vision 2020” to enhance its competitiveness while promoting a culture of excellence, efficiency and innovation. To build up green planet as a pillar of the vision, SEWA aims to reduce energy and water consumption and carbon emissions as well as reducing the environmental impact of their operations. They will achieve this goal through innovation, colla ... Read more »
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HOUSTON-Tuesday, January 31st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ascend Performance Materials announced today a global price increase for all of its Vydyne® branded polymers. The price increase takes effect February 1, or as contracts allow and includes the following price changes: Materials Geography Price Increase Terms Ascend Vydyne® (PA 66) polymers North America $0.15/lb • As contracts allow • Non-contract business – price determined on an order-by-order basis Ascend Vydyne® (PA 66) polymers Asia $0.33/kg • As contracts allow • Non-contract business – price determined on an order-by-order basis Ascend Vydyne® (PA 66) polymers Europe €0.30/kg • As contracts allow • Non-contract business – price determined on an order-by-order basis Customers should contact their local sales representative for additional information. NOTE TO EDITORS: ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS is a trademark of Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC. This trademark has been registered in ju ... Read more »
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, January 31st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of media and TV production company Pyramedia triumphed at the 25th edition of the Le Fonti IAIR Awards. The Award Ceremony, held at the Palace Downtown Dubai on the 15th of December 2016, crowned her as CEO of the Year over the entire Middle East. This is the third consecutive recognition for Dr. Al Ruwaini who was elected in 2014 as IAIR’s Most Influential Woman of the Year and in 2015 as CEO of the Year - Media & Entertainment. Mr. Guido Giommi, Le Fonti President, dedicated this award to “her [Dr. Al Ruwaini] continuous achievements and her unceasing motivation to build not only a successful media & entertainment company, but a landmark for innovation, sustainable growth, creativity and diversity. For her outstanding contribution to the industry and her influence as a woman and as an entrepreneur to the improvement of both society and business in the Middle East”. This y ... Read more »
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SAINT-PREX, Switzerland-Monday, January 30th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Enteris BioPharma, Inc. announced today that the companies have entered into a license agreement and initiated an early development agreement to leverage Enteris’ proprietary and patented oral peptide and small molecule delivery platform, Peptelligence™, to engineer an oral formulation of a peptide-based injectable therapeutic developed by Ferring. Under the terms of the agreement, Enteris BioPharma will license to Ferring its oral drug delivery technologies, as well as provide clinical trial finished product, and will receive milestones and royalties based on net sales of the developed product. The licensing agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals highlights Enteris BioPharma’s successful “Feasibility-to-Licensing” strategy involving Peptelligence™, its peptide and small molecule oral drug delivery platform. The technology is currently the subject of several active externa ... Read more »
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Phoenix Contact to showcase new innovative products at the Middle East Electricity 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Sunday, January 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Phoenix Contact, an electrical engineering company is set to participate at the upcoming 42nd edition of the Middle East Electricity (MEE) 2017. The Phoenix Contact stall will be located at booth number 6A10 in hall number 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 – 16 February 2017. Phoenix Contact will be displaying a “Wide range of first class products and new innovations in the field of electrical connection technology, electronic interface, automation systems as well as solutions for the energy, infrastructure, and process industries. We are very excited to keep the momentum going during the event and to network with new suppliers and customers and educate them about the benefits of our products and solutions through our participation at MEE 2017.’’ said Ms. Dania Liswi, MarCom Manager, Phoenix Contact Middle East. A ... Read more »
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Sunday, January 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] From January 28 to February 1, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Chair Elect, Alex Eng, CMA, CFM, CPA, will visit four major cities in the Middle East to discuss the effects of fluctuating oil prices and how accounting and finance professionals can help create value for their organizations though their finance and business acumen. During his 5-day tour, Eng will visit Dubai, Doha, Amman, and Cairo. In Dubai, Eng will be at Zayed University’s 3rd Annual Quantitative Research Symposium on January 28 to discuss the importance of an effective board in SMEs. Eng is also slated to meet selected CFOs in Dubai and Doha for a roundtable discussion on cost and cash flow management in turbulent times. “Financial and management reporting and the increasingly competitive global environment puts pressure on CFOs to do the right things in the right ways and ensure our organizations are positioned to not only weather bu ... Read more »
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -Monday, January 30th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Under the initiative of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, The Climb to Abu Dhabi Vertical Marathon presented by Daman’s ActiveLife was held at the iconic Etihad Towers on Friday the 27th of January 2017. A total of 712 participants took up the challenge across 6 different race categories climbing 82 Floors / 1,617 Steps or 32 Floors / 720 Steps with winners taking home $25,000 USD in prize money. Speaking at the event H.E Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, commented, “Stair climbing is one of the best forms of exercise and the easiest way to work fitness into our busy lives. We are delighted with the inaugural event and encourage everyone to join the stair climbing movement not just from today but into the future.” Brand Ambassador of the event and current World Champion, Piotr Lobodzinski expressed his delight at the engagement of the community and worlds best runners, he sta ... Read more »
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