Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

DuBiotech, Dubai’s dedicated biotechnology and research park announced that Dr Brill & Partner GmbH, a German based Institute for hygiene and microbology has established its first Middle East operating subsidiary at the freezone. The Dr Brill & Partner Group will provide the region with high quality hygiene and microbiology consulting, training and laboratory services to assist the Government’s drive to place public health and safety at the top of its priorities.

The announcement was made at a reception hosted on the side-lines of Arab Health 2014, and was attended by   Marwan Abdulaziz, Executive Director, Dubiotech, Elke Badde, State Counsellor, Hamburg Ministry of Health and Consumer Protection, Dr Bassem El-Sayed Zayed from Ministry of Health Oman,  Prof.  Dr. Hans-Jörg    Schmidt-Trenz   , CEO of Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, includ ... Read more »

Saladworks International Expansion Fueled by Dubai, Canada, Singapore and Qatar Agreements

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Thursday, January 30th 2014

Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is proud to announce its plans to duplicate its success in the United States in four new nations. The brand aims to satisfy a rapidly growing need for healthy, guilt-free gourmet restaurant options in nations hungry for successful American brands.

Saladworks has signed four international Master Franchise Agreements in major markets, including the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, Canada and Singapore. The agreements represent 50+ stores in development internationally.

Saladworks’ first international Master Franchise Agreement for 15 locations was signed for Singapore by franchisee Amos Lee. The first Singaporean Saladworks location was opened at JEM Mall in June of 2013, with the second location ope ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Forensic Evidence Department, at the Abu Dhabi Police Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs has obtained membership from the International Organization of Forensic Odontology. The Forensic Evidence Department’s official website, along with its e-mail address and the name of the department's representative, were added to the organization’s official website during the International Symposium on Forensic Odontology, which was held in Florence, Italy. Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department stressed that Abu Dhabi Police is committed to achieving excellence in its departments, on both the scientific and practical levels. "Abu Dhabi Police is keen to keep up with scientific advancements in order to support scientific skills and practical experience with global expertise to influence and be influenced in a positive manner,” said Colonel Al Hammadi. He also not ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Directorate of Traffic and Patrols urged motorists on both sides of Al Raha Beach to exercise caution, reduce speed, and respect speed limits indicated on the signs along the construction detours. The speed limit will help prevent all the causes that lead to traffic accidents, resulting in deaths and serious injuries.
Radars will be set to 121 km/h in both directions from Al Qanat Bridge (the Channel Bridge) to Sheikh Zayed Bridge, to catch speed violators.
Furthermore, the directorate urged motorists travelling on the Al Raha Beach Road to exercise caution, not only to avoid radar fines, but for their own safety and the safety of others.
It also reiterated the importance of all segments of society taking part in the efforts to promote the culture of safe driving and abiding by speed limits in order to prevent traffic accidents.
The policy of increasing traffic regulation aims to ensure the ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Yokohama Tires UAE’s Facebook page has seen massive growth in the past few weeks, witnessing a user base growth of more than 70% over a four week period and a fan engagement rate of more than 21%. This growth can be attributed to a successful digital marketing strategic planning and execution. The company has been running weekly competitions for its Facebook fan page members over the past month, offering them a chance to win prizes each week.

Yokohama Tires UAE has made significant efforts to increase its online presence in order to improve the brand’s awareness. The company launched Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, and plans to expand its digital presence further this year.

"We are honored to be the most active online brand in the tires industry in UAE according to our recent research, and we look forward to becoming the best tire brand online by end of 2014" said Hassan El Haj, GM - ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international hub, registered another banner year with annual passenger traffic reaching 66,431,533 in 2013, following a record-breaking December when passenger numbers eclipsed the 6 million mark for the first time.

Annual passenger traffic of 66,431,533, up 15.2 per cent compared to 57,684,550 recorded during 2012, represents the airport’s highest total ever.  Passenger numbers in December reached a record 6,047,126, an increase of 13.6 per cent compared to 5,320,961 recorded during the same month in 2012.

Aircraft movements in 2013 reached 369,953, up 7.5 per cent compared to 344,245 movements recorded during 2012.

India retained its position as Dubai’s largest destination country with 8,401,253 passengers, a year on year growth of 14.3 per cent compared to 7,347,270 in 2012. UK placed second with 5,099,843 passengers (+24.1 per ce ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters organized a specialized course to motivate initiative and project managers to obtain the PRINCE2 "Certified Project Manager” international certification.

A number of initiative and project managers at Abu Dhabi Police have joined the sixth ‘PRINCE2’ "Certified Project Manager” certification course, which recently concluded at the Park Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, noted that these courses aim to enhance the skills and efficiency of the initiative and project managers at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. "It is one of the most important international certifications given worldwide in the field of project management. This certification will be legally binding for all initiative and project managers at the pol ... Read more »

At the Second Partners Forum


ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi organized the second Partners Forum for consulting offices and real estate development companies operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

In a speech he gave during the opening ceremony, Colonel Juma Salem Al Dahmani, Acting Director of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, pointed out the keenness of enhancing relationships with partners and seeking to implement the best international practices for building permits and customer service.

The forum witnessed the discussion of different topics and papers. Engineer Waleed Ramadan from the Environment, Health and Safety Department in Abu Dhabi, presented a paper about decisions and laws of the environment, health and safety management system (EHSMS) in Abu Dhabi, and its regulatory framework. He also tackled the Building and Construction sector’s EHSMS requirements ... Read more »

During Final Rehearsal for Police College’s Graduation Ceremony

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lieutenant General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the final rehearsal for the graduation ceremony of the 24th batch of male university graduates and the 8th batch of female university graduates, at the Police College in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place next Tuesday.

Despite the police tradition that values military hierarchy, Sheikh Saif spontaneously sat with the college students and recruits and listened to their thoughts and perceptions. His Highness eased the students’ concerns and apprehension they may feel on this important day in their life, and brought joy, confidence and trust into their hearts.

While students were competing to take commemorative pictures with their leader, His Highness Sheikh Saif expressed his ... Read more »

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HAMBURG, Germ - Wednesday, January 29th 2014

Dole Fresh Fruit Europe is announcing it has reached a long term commercial partnership with Matanuska Africa Limited by which Dole will assume all sales operations and become the sole distributor of Matanuska's Mozambique banana production in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. In addition Dole will assist Matanuska logistically and supply technical support in its farming operations.

Matanuska, owned by Rift Valley Corporation, is based in Northern Mozambique, 100 km from the deep-sea port of Nacala and has under cultivation 1,400 hectares of bananas. The current site is fully irrigated by a dedicated 55M metric cube dam, operating six pack houses and providing employment in the adjacent communities to 2,600 people. "The tie in with Dole Fresh Fruit Europe will allow Matanuska to develop a better product as well as provide Matanuska access to industry expertise to increase its banana producti ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 28th 2014

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters renewed its contract with the Higher Colleges of Technology, for preparing and rehabilitating the Punitive and Correctional Establishments’ inmates to join the work force. During the two–year long rehabilitation program, inmates learn scientific, occupational and individual skills that qualify them to join the work force and obtain job opportunities that are available according to their field of expertise.

The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters on Monday by Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police, and by Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, in the presence of Colonel Ateeq Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments at Abu Dhabi Police, and a number of officials from both sides.

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STAMFORD, Connecticut - Jeudi 30 Janvier 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le conseil d’administration d’ASG, l’une des principales sociétés mondiales de fabrication d’emballages spécialisés, a annoncé aujourd’hui sa réorganisation, centrée sur un effort régional accru et une réactivité améliorée à l’égard de ses clients. Désormais, ASG exercera ses activités au sein de trois unités commerciales affiliées : ASG Americas, ASG Europe, et ASG Asia. La nouvelle structure est conforme aux efforts continus de la société en faveur de la simplification des processus, la rationalisation de son modèle commercial et la focalisation accrue sur les besoins de ses clients.

Dans le cadre de ce changement, le conseil d’administration a nommé Welson Zhou au poste de PDG d’ASG Asia. Mark Caines et Tony Garnish resteront PDG d’ASG Americas et d’ASG Eu ... Read more »

STAMFORD, Conn. - Wednesday, January 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The board of directors of ASG, a leading global specialty-packaging manufacturer, announced today the company has been reorganized to provide increased regional focus and responsiveness to its customers. Effective immediately, ASG will now operate as three affiliated business units: ASG Americas, ASG Europe, and ASG Asia. The new structure is consistent with the company’s continuing efforts to simplify process, tighten its lean business model, and increase focus on its customers’ needs.

With this change, the board has named Welson Zhou CEO of ASG Asia. Mark Caines and Tony Garnish will remain CEOs of ASG Americas and ASG Europe, respectively. The three business unit CEOs will report directly to ASG’s board of directors.

As a result, the board is eliminating the role of president and CEO. The board expressed confidence the new, lean structure and the ongoing execution of ASG’s investment ... Read more »

Creates yet another innovative approach for advertisers to engage with mobile users in emerging markets

MUMBAI, Indai & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vserv.mobi, an award winning Mobile Advertising Exchange across emerging markets, today announced the introduction of their SmartRewards ad format, that will create a unique win-win proposition for advertisers and consumers. With SmartRewards ad format, advertisers can engage and cultivate brand loyalty among users by rewarding them for desired actions. On the other hand, this allows consumers to top up their prepaid mobile account in exchange for engaging with ads, downloading apps and other actions.

SmartRewards will work across all media formats including banners, HTML5 Rich Media, Video, Survey Forms, while supporting a variety of actions such as App Install, Form Fill, Video View amongst others. The top up that consumers receive via SmartRewards will ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 27th 2014

The Fujairah Police GHQ signed an agreement with the Saaed for Traffic Systems to implement its operational services in order to reconstruct traffic accidents in the emirate. This agreement is in pursuance of the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to upgrade the mechanisms regulating traffic in the emirate, and adopt the best practices in the planning and the reconstruction of accidents. This initiative would garner public satisfaction, reduce response time, provide quick access to accident sites, and eliminate all the negative aspects associated with the reconstruction of traffic accidents, which places a great burden on security and traffic patrols operating the area.

Brigadier Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Kaabi, Commander-in-Chief of Fujairah Police, expressed his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to His Highness, th ... Read more »