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

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police organized an extensive awareness campaign in Al Ain City, where it reminded drivers of the importance of decreasing speed when approaching pedestrian crossing zones, and the need to give them the priority to cross.

Major Salah Abdullah Al Humairi, Chief of Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate General of Abu Dhabi Police, revealed that awareness brochures were distributed to drivers and pedestrians, especially along the main streets in Al Ain. These pedestrian safety brochures provide tips on the proper ways to cross roads safely.

"This campaign embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s overall vision through a comprehensive awareness plan that is executed by the section in Al Ain City to spread traffic awareness among all segments of society. This campaign is carried out all year long, in light of the alarmin ... Read more »

SKIEN, Norvège - Samedi 1 Février 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les bourses d'études Ibsen récompensent des projets innovants du domaine du théâtre et des arts de la scène qui encouragent le discours critique sur les questions existentielles et sociétales abordées dans la vie et les pièces d'Henrik Ibsen.

Ces bourses d'études, d'un montant de 1 000 000 de couronnes norvégiennes (environ 120 000 euros/162 000 dollars US), seront accordées à des projets dans le monde entier.

Les bourses s'adressent à des particuliers, des organisations ou des institutions appartenant au milieu artistique et culturel.

Les bourses d'études Ibsen sont attribuées chaque année après un examen minutieux des dossiers de candidature par un jury désigné.

Les bourses d'études Ibsen ont été instituées par le gouvernement norvégien et seront oct ... Read more »

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

A number of leaders from the Ministry of Interior met with the employees taking part in the inaugural Program to Identify and Sponsor Creative Individuals. The program aims to achieve the strategic goals of the Ministry of Interior, to identify innovative employees, develop their creative capabilities and skills, and enable them to take part in the development process witnessed by the Ministry of Interior, which will culminate in achieving the federal government’s vision of transforming the UAE into one of the safest countries in the world.

These meetings fall under the Inaugural Program to Identify and Sponsor Creative Individuals that is organized by the Leadership Development and Creativity Center at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior.

"You have an important role in supporting the journey of excellence that the Ministry is witnessing, ... Read more »

Une plateforme d'exécution dont l'envergure prend en charge les plus grands projets mondiaux de gestion des déchets

IRVINE, Californie et RICHLAND, Washington - Samedi 1 Février 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kurion, Inc., société innovatrice dans le domaine de la gestion des déchets nucléaires et dangereux, a annoncé la finalisation d'un accord définitif portant sur l'acquisition de Vista Engineering Technologies, société basée à Richland, dans l'État de Washington, fournissant des services complets en matière d'ingénierie, de conception et de technologies. Cette transaction permet à Kurion de tripler son effectif, la société issue de cette fusion bénéficiant d'usines à Richland, dans l'État de Washington, à Oak Ridge, dans le Tennessee, ainsi qu'à Houston, au Texas, à Loveland, dans le Colorado, et à Irvine, en Californie. Kurion est ... Read more »

SKIEN, Norway - Thursday, January 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays.

Scholarship funds amounting to NOK 1,000,000,- (approx. 120.000 Euro/162.000 US Dollars) will be awarded to projects worldwide.

Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community.

The Ibsen Scholarships are awarded annually and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury.

The Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwegian government and will be handed out for the 7th time in 2014.

Ibsen Awards has till now handed out 23 scholarships to projects in 17 different countries.

The application deadline for The Ibsen Scholarships is April 30th 2014. ... Read more »

Enables precise, consistent coverage for a broad array of applications

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Thursday, January 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ:NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, is working with manufacturers around the world to help them improve their lubrication process and control fluid costs with its 781S Spray Valve. This valve enables precise and consistent application of medium-viscosity oils, grease, reagents, marking inks, and adhesive activators .for many manufacturing processes in the electronics, automotive, cosmetics, food, and medical industries. The 781S valve uses low-volume low-pressure (LVLP) technology to accurately apply a fine, uniform coating of material without waste, mess, or overspray. Benefits include cleaner production areas and reduced rework, contamination, and overall fluid use. This technology has been used in many applications including applying adhes ... Read more »

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LUXEMBOURG - Friday, January 31st 2014

SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announces that the ASTRA 2E satellite enters into commercial service in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees East on February 1, 2014. The satellite was launched on board an ILS Proton launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on September 30, 2013.

Extensive in-orbit tests have since then confirmed the satellite to be fully operational and performing to specifications.

ASTRA 2E has now been deployed at its final destination in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees East, where it is co-positioned with ASTRA 2A, ASTRA 2F and ASTRA 1N. Over the coming weeks, BSkyB, Channel4, ITV and BBC programming in this arc will be transitioned to the new satellite with its powerful footprint over the British Isles.

The satellite was built for SES by Astrium of France. Based on the highly reliable Eurostar E3000 platform, the spacecraft carries 60 ... Read more »

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LUXEMBOURG - Samedi 1 Février 2014

SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) annonce que le satellite ASTRA 2E démarrera son service commercial sur l'arc orbital de 28,2/ 28,5 degrés Est le 1er février 2014. Le satellite a été lancé à bord d’un lanceur ILS Proton depuis le cosmodrome de Baïkonour, au Kazakhstan, le 30 septembre 2013.

Depuis cette date, des tests approfondis en orbite ont confirmé que le satellite était pleinement opérationnel et que ses performances étaient conformes aux spécifications.

ASTRA 2E a dorénavant été déployé à sa destination finale sur l'arc orbital de 28,2/ 28,5 degrés Est, aux côtés des satellites ASTRA 2A, ASTRA 2F et ASTRA 1N. Au cours des prochaines semaines, des programmes de BSkyB, Channel4, ITV et BBC sur cet arc seront transférés vers le nouveau satell ... Read more »

Execution Platform Provides Scale to Service World’s Largest Waste Projects

IRVINE, Calif. & RICHLAND, Wash. - Thursday, January 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vista Engineering Technologies, a full-service engineering, design and technology firm based in Richland, Wash. The transaction triples Kurion in size by number of employees, and the combined company has facilities in Richland, Wash., Oak Ridge, Tenn., Houston, Texas, Loveland, Colo., and Irvine, Calif. Kurion is backed by venture capital investors Lux Capital, Firelake Capital Management and Acadia Woods Partners.

"Kurion is building tremendous momentum around the world through projects in the U.S., Japan and Europe,” said Bill Gallo, Kurion CEO. "The combined talents, capabilities and technologies of the Kurion and Vista Engineering teams provide the execution plat ... Read more »