Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
 As Beyoncé embarks on the highly anticipated The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, her first concert tour in nearly four years, she’s offering her fans a unique way to commemorate her historic journey. The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Limited Edition Fragrance is a unique scent created especially for the occasion.
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This feminine, fruity floral scent designed in collaboration with perfumer Clement Gavarry of International Flavors & Fragrance, captivates the senses with luscious top notes of Mangosteen and Organic Acai Pulp blended with a hint of spicy Pink Pepper.   At its heart the fragrance blooms with an opulent bouquet of exotic, romantic Brassia Edua Loo Orchid, Violet Petals and Indian Sambac Jasmine.  Rounding out this complex and enchanting aroma are sensual, sexy accords of Madagascar Vanilla, rich Australian Sandalwood and Organic Indonesian Vetiver. The result is ... Read more »

• Over 20 malls and mid-size shopping centres participating in innovative DSF 2014 Promotion from 2 January - 2 February

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the region’s most popular shopping festival will feature a brand new shopping initiative during its 19th edition from 2 January to 2 February, offering one lucky shopper the chance to win a cash prize of AED 500,000.

The ‘SHOP & WIN’ Promotion, which will be managed by BUZ Marketing and Management Consultancy,  has been designed to reach  a sizeable number of Dubai’s population and will target communities well beyond Dubai’s major malls – in areas that have less than 100 shopping outlets. Against each spend of AED 200, the shopper earns a raffle coupon and automatic entry into a mega draw with the chance to win AED 500,000 cash on the final day of the promotion.

This grand promotion features community malls and mid-size s ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Tuesday, January 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Results Give Glimpse of Future Low Cost, High-throughput Personal DNA Sequencing Chip

New Sequencing Technology Data release, Lays Groundwork for Bacterial and Human Sequencing

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quantum Biosystems today announced the release of raw data access to its first reads. The company released reads showing an accuracy of more than 99% in non-homopolymer regions and homopolymer indels at a rate of ~10%. This release allows researchers to evaluate the platform and engage in its validation and development. It marks a major milestone in the single molecule electrical sequencing of DNA.

Reagent Free, Silicon Sequencer Has Potential To Be Ultra-low cost

The work reported today by Quantum Biosystems was completed using its breakthrough novel Quantum Sequencing platform. The platform allows the direct sequencing of single stranded DNA and RNA without labelling or modification, on silicon devices ... Read more »

TOKYO - Tuesday, January 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of low-height SO6L package gate-drive photocouplers for use in driving small- to medium-power IGBTs and power MOSFETs. Mass production is scheduled for the end of January.

The new products, "TLP5701” for driving small-power IGBTs and "TLP5702” for driving middle-power IGBTs, are the first Toshiba photocouplers to use the low-height SO6L package. At only 54% of Toshiba products that use the SDIP6 package, the new devices will contribute to development of thinner sets. In spite of their low height, the devices guarantee a creepage distance of 8mm, making them suitable for applications requiring higher isolation specs.

"TLP5701” and "TLP5702” achieve low supply current of 2.0mA (max) and low power consumption by utilizing BiCMOS process technology. Combined with an original high-power, high-reliability infrared LED, they can be used in ... Read more »

Veteran Software Industry Leaders from BEA Systems and HP, Sybase and PeopleSoft Join Board

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LAS VEGAS - Monday, January 27th 2014

Rimini Street, Inc., the leading independent provider of enterprise software support for SAP AG’s (NYSE:SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE:ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Hyperion and Oracle Retail software, today announced that it has expanded its Board of Directors and appointed three new Directors - Thomas Ashburn, former President of Worldwide Field Operations at BEA Systems, Inc. (acquired by Oracle), Steve Capelli, former President of Worldwide Field Operations at Sybase, Inc. (acquired by SAP) and Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, former Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at PeopleSoft, Inc. (acquired by Oracle). All three board members are veteran, accomplished leaders in the enterprise software industry with deca ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing Department’s helicopter transported an elderly Emirati man and an elderly Emirati woman in two separate missions. The first mission was in Sahar in the Sultanate of Oman, while the other was in the Delma area in the Western Region (Al Gharbia). The Air Wing Department’s helicopter transported both of them to the nearest hospitals in the UAE, as their health situations were critical. The Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing Department’s medical staff administered the necessary medical procedures to stabilize the situation of both patients.

Earlier, the operation room received a notification about an elderly Emirati woman, aged 55, in Sahar Hospital in Oman. The helicopter took off at 9:00 a.m. to Oman, as the woman required immediate air transportation due to her medical situation. The woman was taken to Rashid Hospital in Dubai at 3:00 p.m. to proceed with the necessary medical tr ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan inaugurated the pediatric dental clinic on Sunday at the Emirates Park Zoo in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The inauguration was attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Emirates Park Zoo; Shamsheer Vayalil, Managing Director of Burjeel Hospital; and a number of officials.

In his speech at the dental clinic’s inauguration, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan said: "The Emirates Park Zoo has become an important tourist destination at the state level and is always known for its distinct advanced ideas. In addition to its role in entertaining, it aims to educate and teach the new generation to follow the right track.” He also noted that inaugurating the pediatric dental clinic in the park demonstrates the development and convergence of ideas between the entertainme ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ResearchDx, LLC of Irvine, California, USA today announced an expansion of its operations to focus on the important Middle East clinical laboratory and diagnostics markets.

As part of this initiative, ResearchDx will be exhibiting at the 2014 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, UAE, held January 27th-30th, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. "We are proud to be involved as an exhibitor at Arab Health” said Dr. Mathew Moore, Co-Founder and Principal at ResearchDx.

ResearchDx provides comprehensive services to assist International Clinical Laboratories obtain Clinical Laboratory licensure and accreditations, such as ISO15189, College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation and US International CLIA certification. "Internationally recognized clinical laboratory accreditations provide our clients with a competitive edge. These accreditations and licensures h ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 23rd 2014

The UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) had issued a notice for mandating speed limiters for private passenger buses that hold a capacity of 22 passengers in line with a recommendation it received to that effect from the Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA). Owners of mini buses were then given a March 2013 deadline to comply with it. By now, about 70% of the 50,000 operational mini buses have such speed limiters installed, with maximum speed limit being set at 100kmph.

There are 100+ types of vehicles including mini-passenger buses like Toyota HiAce, Nissan Urvan, Hyundai H1 etc. in the rule and those that do not have a speed limiter will not get a pass certificate necessary for renewal of annual registration.

"Speeding incidents involving both mini buses and passenger buses have significantly reduced following the move to install these devices. Many accidents are cau ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The eagerly anticipated 19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will feature a new and innovative promotion, ‘DINE & WIN’ that, offers a lucky diner the chance to win a whopping prize of AED 350,000 in cash.

The promotion will run throughout DSF from 2nd January to 2nd February, 2014 and the winner of the AED 350,000 cash prize will be picked on the last day of the festival. Customers spending AED 100 in food outlets that are participating in this promotion, will receive a raffle coupon that will be entered for the draw.

Eating out during the festive season is one of the most sought after indulgences for residents and tourists alike in Dubai. With the DINE & WIN promotion, they also have the opportunity to avail themselves of the most attractive component of DSF, which is winning big.

Commenting on the new initiative, Saeed Mohammad Mesam Al Falasi, Director, Strategic Allian ... Read more »