Le principal fournisseur des cours de formation en RSE offre une combinaison de conférences, de débats et d'exercices portant sur la façon dont la RSE peut contribuer stratégiquement à la performance organisationnelle Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Mercredi 22 Février 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Le forum Arabia CSR Network a annoncé l’organisation d’une formation certifiée de trois jours sur les notions de base de la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (RSE) et du développement durable pour les entreprises et les individus cherchant à mieux comprendre et évaluer la valeur ajoutée de ces composants pour leur entreprise. Cette formation aura lieu à Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis du 26 au 28 février 2017. La formation est conçue pour fournir un cadre introductif pour les participants cherchant à développer leur compréhension de la RSE et du développement durable, et à savoir plus sur les opportunités et les avantages de l'engagement de l'entreprise dans la RSE à travers des approches instructive ... Read more »

Leading CSR training provider offers combination of lecture, discussion and exercises on how CSR can strategically contribute to organizational performance Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Saturday, February 18th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] The Arabia CSR Network has announced it will conduct a three-day certified training course on the fundamentals of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability for companies and individuals seeking to better understand and assess how CSR and sustainability can add value to the company. The training will be held in Dubai, UAE from February 26 to 28, 2017. The training is designed to provide an introductory framework for participants looking to build their understanding of CSR and sustainability and learn more about the opportunities and benefits of engaging the company in CSR through instructive as well as practical approaches, presented through lectures, discussions and exercises. Through the course, participants who are tasked by their compan ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France-Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, and Omoove, a company by Octo Telematics, a European leader in providing innovative technological solutions dedicated to shared mobility, today announced that they are joining forces to transform user experience and increase security for car sharing services. The two companies will present EasyOpen, a service powered by OT’s Secure IOT Cloud that transforms smartphones into car keys, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. EasyOpen combines OT’s expertise in secure service enablement for smartphones and wearable devices with Omoove’s multiple years of experience in car sharing platforms and on-board technology. Until now, the majority of car sharing fleet systems relied on direct communication between components installed in vehicles and a central management system. These purely online systems t ... Read more »

Beverage giant to expand distributor and retail network at Gulfood 2017, taking place Feb. 26 to March 2nd Hype Energy drinks predict a 25 percent growth in sales this year amid rising demand in the soft drinks beverage sector Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Hype Energy returns for the 5th year in a row to Gulfood 2017, the region’s largest food and beverage trade platform, to further consolidate its footprint in the Middle East while looking for expansion opportunities in Asia. At stand C38 in Za’abeel’s new hall number 4 in the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Hype Energy Drinks will showcase a real F1™ race car and bring back its popular LED stand, high energy music, and second floor to relax, enjoy a Hype Energy drink and charge up. Internationally renowned as the lifestyle energy drinks brand, Hype Energy drinks sales and marketing representatives will be on-site to share their upcoming endeavours with F1’s Sahara Force India team, ... Read more »

PARIS & DOHA, Qatar -Tuesday, February 21st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Msheireb district: one of the only fully integrated smart districts in the world with more than 500,000 embedded sensors bolstered by a set of advanced applications With consulting, design and integration expertise, Orange supports MEEZA in offering a new digital life to Msheireb citizens, including residents, visitors and City workers (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orange Business Services has signed a multimillion dollar consulting deal with MEEZA, a Qatari managed services provider, to deliver the majority of smart services and applications at Msheireb Downtown Doha, a flagship smart cities development in Qatar and in the Region. Msheireb Downtown Doha is a regeneration project at the heart of the traditional center of Doha that will comprise a mix of residential, commercial offices, retail outlets and hotels. Stretching over 800,000 square meters, the District will be completed in six phases through 2018. Within the framew ... Read more »

LONDRES-Mercredi 22 Février 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Zippo, la légendaire marque américaine, a récemment publié une vidéo captivante mettant en valeur le génie de l'artiste canadien Steven Spazuk. Sous le pseudonyme de Fire Artist, Steven a mis au point la fascinante technique du « fumage », qui substitue les traditionnels pinceaux par du feu. Dans cette vidéo, Steven utilise des flammes pour créer une œuvre originale et révèle son habile maîtrise de la puissance du feu. Ces images inédites montrent Steven « cramer un papier » avec la flamme d'un briquet tempête Zippo et d'autres outils incendiaires, puis retoucher ses conceptions en gravant des motifs avec des vraies plumes d'oiseaux et des lames. Depuis son studio à Montréal, Steven y divulgue l'origine de son approche artistique unique et sa source d'inspiration. Admirez Steven à l'œuvre ici : https://youtu.be/-odU2Kf4v4A. Le style artistique de Steven, qui lui est littéralement apparu en rêve, est ancré dans l'improvis ... Read more »

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has extended its contract with TransCore through 2021 to provide customer service operations and maintenance services on the award-winning Salik Toll System. TransCore will also provide system upgrades and enhancements, including software updates, servers, increased network and storage capacity, and new roadside equipment. In step with the Authority’s Smart Government and Customer Happiness initiatives, TransCore recently developed a new customer application to increase the level of self-service capabilities, created an online tolltag sales portal, and upgraded the Salik website. “The Roads and Transport Authority has made an inspiring commitment to pursue transportation innovations that directly impact the quality of life for motorists throughout Dubai,” said Karim Rizkallah, managing director, TransCore Middle East. “We commend the RTA on these initiat ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] His Excellency Dr. Sa’ed Radaideh, consul general of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has visited the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to congratulate AURAK for the academic recognition of its programs in Jordan. After meeting Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, AURAK president, Prof Bilal Akash, vice president of academic affairs, and other members of the university’s senior management, H. E. Dr. Sa’ed was invited to give a talk on his experience as a diplomat, and to participate in a question and answer session with faculty, staff and students. In his talk H. E. Dr. Sa’ed firstly addressed the role of his office in terms of cultivating a strong relationship between the UAE and Jordan, and facilitating travel and business between citizens of the two nations. He also emphasized the large Jordanian community which has settled in the UAE, praising the opport ... Read more »

La précision du système en ce qui concerne la pression sanguine et d'autres signes vitaux a déjà été prouvée par des essais. LAUSANNE, Suisse -Mercredi 22 Février 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Surveillez votre santé simplement en utilisant votre smartphone, en 60 secondes, sans pression sur le poignet, sans douleur... et sans frais (BUSINESS WIRE)--Leman Micro Devices (LMD), le développeur de produits de santé homologués soutenu par les grands acteurs du secteur des appareils mobiles, a annoncé que son application "Health Sensor & App" - la seule solution intégrée à un smartphone capable de mesurer la pression sanguine et d'autres signes vitaux avec une précision médicale – sera bientôt prête à être soumise pour approbation à la FDA et à d'autres autorités régulatrices dans le monde. LMD utilise la technique éprouvée Riva-Rocci pour mesurer la pression sanguine. Toutefois, au lieu de vous demander d'exercer une pression sur votre bras, l'application LMD vous indique avec quelle intensité ... Read more »

LONDON-Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Iconic American brand Zippo has launched a captivating video showcasing the genius of Canadian artist, Steven Spazuk. Known as the Fire Artist, Steven realised the fascinating ‘fumage’ technique, which casts aside traditional tools such as paintbrushes in favour of painting with fire. In the newly released video, Steven uses flame to create an original artwork and reveals how he expertly harnesses the power of fire. The never-before-seen footage features Steven “attacking the paper” with the flame of a Zippo windproof lighter and other fire tools and then retouching his designs by etching patterns with natural bird feathers and blades. Filmed in his studio in Montreal, Steven divulges how his unique artistic approach originated and his inspiration. See Steven in action here: https://youtu.be/-odU2Kf4v4A. Steven’s art style, which originally came to him in a dream, is steeped in improvisation and spontaneity and is s ... Read more »

Blood pressure and other vital signs system accuracy already proven in trials. LAUSANNE, Switzerland -Friday, February 17th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Monitor your health using just your smartphone in 60 seconds with no cuff, no pain...and no cost (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leman Micro Devices (LMD), the developer of accredited consumer healthcare products that is backed by major players within the mobile device industry, has announced that its Health Sensor & App - the only smartphone-integrated solution that measures blood pressure and other vital signs with medical accuracy – is being readied for submission to FDA and other regulators worldwide. LMD uses the well-proven Riva-Rocci technique to measure blood pressure. However, instead of using a cuff on the arm, the LMD gaming App tells you how hard to push your finger against LMD’s sensor built into the smartphone. Other features give medically-accurate readings of your body temperature as well as blood oxygen saturation, heart rate and respi ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France -Tuesday, February 21st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions, today announces its international collaboration with Samsung and Ercom, a leading company in the mobile communication security industry, to jointly develop and launch Cryptosmart SIM-powered. OT and ERCOM have partnered to introduce Cryptosmart SIM-powered relying on an advanced SIM card technology to encrypt mobile communications on Samsung mobile devices. This partnership between OT, Samsung and ERCOM makes Cryptosmart SIM-powered easy to deploy by operators to secure mobile devices as well as data, voice and SMS communications. The solution will bring both security and usability for customers and end-users: Security through end-to-end encryption of voice, data and SMS communications, plus local data protection and possibility to remotely wipe the device. Usability through unaltered ... Read more »

TSYS élargit son empreinte au Qatar ; six des dix premières banques accordent désormais la licence à PRIMESM COLUMBUS, Ga. & DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis -Mercredi 22 Février 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- TSYS (NYSE : TSS) a annoncé aujourd'hui que l'une des plus anciennes banques au Qatar, la Banque internationale du Qatar (ibq), a signé un accord de licence à PRIMESM, la plateforme de TSYS des solutions de paiement axées sur l'avenir. Ibq a choisi PRIME pour gérer l'ensemble de ses affaires d'émission de cartes de crédit et de débit, de Visa et de MasterCard et les affaires d’acquisition ATM dans le cadre d'une solution à plate-forme unique. Ibq bénéficiera de la capacité intégrée de PRIME en matière d’autorisation et de commutation, de surveillance de la fraude et de gestion des risques, de gestion des litiges et de rétro-facturation et de gestion des ATM. Ibq profitera davantage de la couche d'intégration unique de PRIME pour permettre une plus grande interopérabilité ... Read more »

TSYS expands footprint in Qatar; 6 of the Top 10 banks now license PRIMESM COLUMBUS, Ga. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, February 21st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced today that one of the oldest banks in Qatar, International Bank of Qatar (ibq), has signed an agreement to license TSYS’ future-focused PRIMESM payment solutions platform. ibq has selected PRIME to manage all of its Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card issuing and ATM acquiring business as part of a single-platform solution. ibq will benefit from PRIME’s integrated capability for authorisation and switching, fraud monitoring and risk management, disputes and chargeback handling, and ATM management. ibq will further leverage PRIME’s unique integration layer to enable greater interoperability with the bank’s existing systems, allowing for operational and business improvements, while empowering its certified developers to develop against the integration layer whilst protect ... Read more »