LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Galderma Pharma S.A. ("Galderma”), a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology and Spirig Pharma A.G. ("Spirig”), a leading company in the development, production, and marketing of dermatological products, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Galderma will acquire Spirig.

"We are delighted to join forces with Spirig Pharma” said Humberto C. Antunes, Chief Executive Officer of Galderma: "Spirig has a holistic approach to protecting, treating, restoring and preventing dermatological conditions which is closely aligned to that of Galderma. With this acquisition, Galderma will become the dermatology market leader in Switzerland, our home country. Additionally, with our global presence, we will be able to make Spirig’s outstanding products available to a larger number of patients around the world.”

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SAN DIEGO - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based clinical laboratory that offers clinical genetic testing services internationally, has partnered with the Medcan Clinic, Canada’s largest private health care clinic.

With more than 60 physicians and specialists, Medcan can now provide Pathway Genomics’ personalized genetic testing services in conjunction with in-person counseling by a certified genetic counselor. The testing service is called The Personal Genome Test and is available to all Medcan patients.

"Medcan is a leader in providing personalized and preventive health care to the Canadian people,” said Jim Plante, Pathway’s CEO. "Pathway’s extensive offering of genetic testing services enhances Medcan’s genetics program, and allows the clinic to offer highly personalized and clinically actionable genetic information to its patients.”

Using only a saliva sample, the genetic test repor ... Read more »

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NEW YORK - Thursday, December 13th 2012

Heartbeat Experts, the global leader in stakeholder management solutions for the life sciences industry, announced today increased revenue and expanded clients across Brazil, Russia, China, India and Korea. Heartbeat Experts’ reported combined revenue from these markets grew 50% in the third quarter of 2012.

The company reported acquiring 15 new clients across these emerging markets. The new projects focused on pharmaceutical products launching in varied therapy areas including oncology, cardiology, diabetes, rheumatology, respiratory, infectious disease, immunology, neurology and gastroenterology. Seven of the new clients purchased key opinion leader (KOL) identificationprojects and six purchased projects focused on achieving market access and reimbursement. Eight of the 15 clients launched stakeholder communities to engage stakeholders for their launching products.

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Doha, Qatar - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

The first-ever mentoring program and international certification for Qatari nationals working in Human Resources has been launched by Qatar University’s Initiative for Lifelong Learning (QUILL).

The pilot program enables Qataris to undertake training with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s largest chartered HR and development professional body.

In the first phase of the project, ten Qatari HR employees, five men and five women at various levels in their careers, have been selected from a diverse range of organizations including Qatar University, RasGas, Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), OryxGTL, and QTel. They will undergo training sessions throughout the first half of next year and will be mentored by HR professionals from leading organizations in Qatar such as Vodafone, Schlemburg and QNB.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Statement from the Internet Society CEO and President, Lynn St. Amour:

At the conclusion of today's plenary, the Internet Society is concerned about the direction that the ITRs are taking with regards to the Internet.

The Internet Society came to this meeting in the hopes that revisions to the treaty would focus on competition, liberalization, free flow of information, and independent regulation – things that have clearly worked in the field of telecommunications. Instead, these concepts seem to have been largely struck from the treaty text.

Additionally, and contrary to assurances that this treaty is not about the Internet, the conference appears to have adopted, by majority, a resolution on the Internet. Amendments were apparently made to the text but were not published prior to agreement. This is clearly a disappointing development and we hope that tomorrow brings a ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi-UAE - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan formally inaugurated the USD 7.2billion Khalifa Port today.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his pride at the completion of projects that are of benefit to the citizens of the homeland and that strengthen the national economy.

He also said that the country provides the necessary support for the maritime transport industry, particularly Khalifa Port, which, when its phases of construction have been completed, will become one of the most important ports for trade in the region and the Middle East, benefiting from the UAE's strategic location to act as a link between the economic regions of the world.

''The opening of this flagship project strengthens our progress and will also contribute to the continuation of the high rate of growth witnessed by the UAE, meeting the aspirations of the cou ... Read more »

IRVING, Texas - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

    Global energy demand expected to be 35 percent higher in 2040 versus 2010 as population and economy grow
    North America likely to transition to net energy exporter by 2025
    Oil and natural gas supplies benefit from advanced technologies and will meet about 60 percent of global energy demand in 2040

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The global energy landscape will evolve significantly as regional demand-and-supply patterns shift in the coming decades, creating new opportunities for international trade and economic growth, says ExxonMobil’s Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040, which wasreleased today.

"Energy is fundamental to our way of life and essential to grow our economy,” said Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). "Understanding future energy trends is critical for effective policy decisions that can he ... Read more »

MUNICH, Germany - Thursday, December 13th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FWU AG Group (FWU), a Munich-based financial services company, recently issued a US$55,000,000 Sukuk – the first ever Sukukissuance by a German corporate and the largest ever Sukuk from a European Corporate. This is also the first Sukuk to utilize a computer software programme and intellectual property rights under an Ijara structure.

FWU, which primarily offers global Takaful (Islamic insurance) solutions through strategic cooperation and distribution arrangements in Europe, the Middle East and Malaysia, entered into the transaction through the Dubai branch of its subsidiary FWU Dubai Services GmbH. The ultimate financiers were GCC-based investors represented by Takaful companies that have assisted FWU in raising funding under the Ijara-based (sale and leaseback) method.

The Sukuk were issued through a Luxembourg Issuer SPV incorporated using a Dutch Stichting (foundation) structure - f ... Read more »

TOKYO - Jeudi 13 Décembre 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO : 6502) a annoncé aujourd'hui la disponibilité immédiate d'échantillons de deux nouveaux disques durs (HDD) de proximité à grande capacité. La série MG de 3,5 po. 7200 rpm inclut les versions SATA et SAS, « MG03ACA400 » et « MG03SCA400 », respectivement, qui fournissent 4 TO[1] de stockage, la plus grande capacité jamais offerte par Toshiba. Des échantillons de modèles à plus faible capacité sont également disponibles dans chaque série.

À l'heure où les entreprises œuvrent pour se maintenir à niveau par rapport à l'explosion des données non structurées, les HDD de grande capacité sont des outils essentiels dans les systèmes informatiques destinés à organiser et à accéder à des réservoirs d'informations critiques à croissance rapide. Les capacités ... Read more »

Le surfeur professionnel fait confiance à la qualité des boardshorts d'Oakley

FOOTHILL RANCH, Californie - Jeudi 13 Décembre 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oakley, Inc. a félicité aujourd'hui Sebastian Zietz, dit « Seabass », pour avoir remporté le Vans Triple Crown of Surfing 2012. Sebastian Zietz, qui fait partie de la famille du surf Oakley depuis l'âge de 16 ans, s'est assuré une place pour le championnat du monde 2013 de l'Association des surfeurs professionnels (ASP).

« Un membre de notre famille réalise son rêve, et nous tenons tous à le féliciter », s'est réjoui Colin Baden, PDG d'Oakley. « Il a fallu plus que ces trois événements pour voir Seabass porté en triomphe sur la plage. Nous saluons ses années d'efforts, son amour pour ce sport et cette gloire bien méritée. »

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Pro Surfer Relies on Performance Oakley Board Shorts

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Wednesday, December 12th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oakley, Inc. today congratulated Sebastian "Seabass” Zietz for winning the 2012 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Part of the Oakley Surf family since he was 16, Zietz has now secured a place on the 2013 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour.

"A member of the family is achieving his dream, and all of us at Oakley salute him,” said Oakley CEO Colin Baden. "When Seabass was carried up the beach in a victory march, it was a moment that took more than just three events to achieve. We salute his years of dedication, his love for the sport and his well-earned glory.”

"Winning the Triple Crown has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid,” said Zietz. "It’s second only to winning a world title. To have my name on that list with all those other guys, including Andy Irons, is just amazing.”

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