Mobile World Congress 2014

COLOMBES, France - Tuesday, February 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that in1SIM, the global M2M connectivity supplier and a subsidiary of Siptronix, has selected its M-Connect solution to offer optimum mobile connectivity to M2M players.

Together the two companies answer the need for a global and reliable solution to connect smart objects to mobile networks. OT’s M-Connect solution has been designed, in line with the current GSMA standardization, to securely activate and change subscriptions in these objects remotely. It will enable in1SIM to download the best mobile subscription and to switch to an available network in case of loss of connectivity.

The first market trials are planned this year with energy distribution companies in Northern Europe. According to Machina Research, the total number of connected device ... Read more »

LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG - Tuesday, February 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Deutsche Bank today releases its twelfth annual Alternative Investor Survey, which stands as one of the largest and longest standing hedge fund investor surveys available. This year over 400 investor entities participated, representing over $1.8 trillion in hedge fund assets and over two thirds of the entire market by assets under management (AuM).

Barry Bausano, Co-head of Global Prime Finance at Deutsche Bank, said: "Hedge funds continue to establish their growing position within the broader asset management industry, alongside some of the more mainstream asset managers. The hedge fund industry is predicted to reach a record $3 trillion by 2014 year end driven by significant inflows, most notably from institutional investors.”

Anita Nemes, Global Head of the Hedge Fund Capital Group at Deutsche Bank, said: "With the majority of investors happy with hedge fund perform ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 18 Février 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Emirates Space Imaging (ESI) a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature d'un accord pluriannuel avec Skybox Imaging (Skybox) pour fournir des images satellitaires opportunes de résolution sous-mètre et une vidéo à haute définition et résolution au Moyen-Orient, en Europe et en Afrique du Nord. Space Imaging Middle East (SIME) et European Space Imaging (EUSI) ont été chargées de la mise en œuvre des opérations au sein de leurs régions respectives.

Selon cet accord, l'ESI a acheté deux stations compactes au sol, nommés SkyNodes, dont chacune est constituée d'une antenne de 2,4 mètres et de deux casiers de matériel de soutien. Le système de faible encombrement et la suite logicielle complète d'applications faciles à utiliser permettront à SIME et à EUSI de planifier, compléter la tâche, l'image, la ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 17th 2014

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department of Abu Dhabi Police has obtained the ISO 20000 Management of IT Operations Certification. It is worth mentioning that this is considered to be one of the best international standard certifications for excellence in the field of IT service management, and is based on (ITIL) standards. The department managed to obtain this accreditation after successfully passing a three-day external audit that was recently conducted by TUV Rheinland and carrying out preparations that lasted for more than a year.

Colonel Anwar Abdullah Al Mulla, Head of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department of Abu Dhabi Police, noted that obtaining this prestigious certification is a result of the police leadership’s support and guidance. "It also comes in pursuance of Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy to implement international best practices. It ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

"Creating floral installations for some of the world’s leading fashion houses, I am particularly excited by the prospect of working with Chic Outlet Shopping®, where many of these incredible luxury brands are in one place. The Village environments have proved a very inspirational medium and I hope guests will enjoy the finished result.”

Mark Colle

From 1 February to 30 April 2014, the Collection of nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Europe is going wild! The Villages will come to life with spectacular floral installations created by guest Creative Director Mark Colle. Trailing a blaze of colour, beautiful blooms will spring up throughout the malls. In hot demand throughout the fashion world for his inimitable creations, Colle made his name by taking flowers that had been forgotten over time and turning them into something extraordinary. The Antwerp-based sensation is the florist of ... Read more »

Regus plans another workplace revolution

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GENEVA - Tuesday, February 18th 2014

A self-driving car concept will transform the car into a fully connected office. Road journeys will no longer be dead-time away from work or home.

Flexible workspace provider Regus has partnered with Rinspeed to develop the concept car, the XchangE, which will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The concept backs Regus’s drive to help people work on the road, and links to its growing Regus Express ‘third place’ network across Europe’s motorways.

The design of the XchangE allows the front seats to swivel backwards, creating a mobile work and meeting space for four people. The car’s infotainment systems allow passengers to connect to their office and work productively.

As well as boosting productivity, the car offers professionals more flexibility over their working schedules. With business completed wherever they are, there’s le ... Read more »

IRVING, Texas - Tuesday, February 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today its joint venture team was selected by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) as the preferred bidder to design, construct and commission the Mina Abdullah Package 2 Clean Fuels Project in southern Kuwait. Fluor expects to book its undisclosed portion of the project value in the company’s first quarter of 2014.

For the lump-sum, turnkey project, Fluor will provide engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) services as well as the associated commissioning, start-up and testing support.

"This project will increase productivity at the facility while also delivering products that comply with state-of-the-art environmental standards,” said Taco de Haan, president of Fluor Energy & Chemicals for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. "We are proud to continue our decades-long legacy of executing EPC projects with KNPC in Kuwait. We look forward t ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lieutenant General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, opened the Second Crime Prevention Conference, taking place under the slogan "The Family…Prevention and Protection”, on Monday morning.  The three day conference is organized by the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Department of Social Support Centers of Abu Dhabi Police, and is taking place at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Humaid Al Hadidi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police; and Brigadier Ali Abdu ... Read more »

The Latest and Biggest Observatory in the Gulf Region

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, recently inaugurated the Emirates Mobile Observatory in the presence of a number of officers.  The observatory is the latest and largest integrated astronomical observatory in the region; Work is currently underway to include it in the International Astronomical Union’s network of robotic telescopes designed for meteorological and astronomical research.

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi praised the initiative which represents another outstanding achievement for the Abu Dhabi Police in particular and the UAE in general. "This achievement reflects the UAE people’s sense of belonging and patriotism, and their urgent desire to add further scientific leading achievements at the local and international levels. This, in turn, would s ... Read more »

Selon une étude réalisée par le département américain du Commerce

ABU DHABI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 18 Février 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Dans son rapport annuel 2013-2014, l'Administration du département du  commerce internationale du ministère du commerce  américain a publié une étude récente sur les ressources de sécurité. Selon l'étude, les Émirats Arabes Unis sont appelés à doubler leur dépenses en matière de sécurité intérieure de 5,5 milliards de dollars à plus de 10 milliards de dollars au cours des 10 prochaines années.

En outre, l'étude a montré que les dépenses de  sécurité de l'aéroport sont estimées à 57,7 millions de dollars en 2015, en vue d'accroître les investissements en matière de sécurité intérieure, de dév ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Emirates Space Imaging (ESI) today announced the execution of a multi-year agreement with Skybox Imaging (Skybox) to deliver timely,sub-meter resolution satellite imagery and high-resolution, high-definition video to Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Space Imaging Middle East (SIME) and European Space Imaging (EUSI) have been assigned to implement operations within their respective regions.

Under this agreement, ESI has purchased two compact ground stations, named SkyNodes, that each consists of a 2.4 meter antenna and two racks of supporting equipment. The small-footprint system and complete software suite of easy-to-use applications will enable SIME and EUSI to schedule, task, image, downlink, and process imagery and video products captured from the Skybox constellation. The two ground stations will be located near Abu Dhabi and Munich.

"We are pleased to bring Skybox's capabilities ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Better Times; Juma Al Majid Watches Division opens new showroom in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi as a part of its aggressive retail expansion.

Since its inception over three decades ago, Juma Al Majid Watches division has been synonymous with retailing and distributing opulence technological and lifestyle watches.

Eng. Khaled M. Issa COO, Juma Al Majid Group, explains that "With the opening of the new showroom we expect to accommodate and cater to even more consumers in light of the growing demand for modern premium watches.”

He adds, "The new retail space allows us to showcase our expanding product line as we continue to develop exclusive new product categories to cater to changing consumer needs.”

According to Shaikh Imam, Divisional Manager of Juma Al Majid Watches Division "the opening of yet another Better Times showroom in Abu Dhabi is a part of our retail expansion strategy and ... Read more »

The Japanese retail brand opens its 21st store in Ruwais Mall

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 17th 2014

It is evident that Daiso’s popularity is ever increasing in the UAE as the Japanese retail brand opened its newest store in Ruwais Mall. The store spreads over an impressive 4000 sq.ft with a wide selection and availability of quality products like cosmetics, toys, accessories, household items, stationery and various other novelty items. According to Mr. Manu Mulchandani from Daiso, UAE, "This store is one of the many we have planned in the country to make sure that no Daiso store is too far for people to get to. We want to be available to them 365 days a year and in every corner of the country.” This is Daiso’s 21st store in UAE.

Daiso’s presence in the UAE, along with other countries in the GCC, is fairly wide spread and the brand yet has plans to expand in the region as a whole in the coming years; Daiso has 36 stores in total ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Schools Department at the Abu Dhabi Police secured first place at the Women's Road Race. The Government and Diplomatic Facilities Protection Department and The Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs ranked second and third respectively.

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Sports Activities Section at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate General, organized the Women’s Road Race for Abu Dhabi Police’s female staff members. It is worth mentioning that 110 participants from Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ various departments participated in the race, which is a part of the sports activities program for the 2014 season. The race took place in Al Mushrif Park.

In his speech given during the ceremony held to honor the winning departments, Major Mohammed Obaid Al Falahi, Chief of the Sports A ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 14th 2014

The Police College celebrated the graduation of 38 officers from different sectors at the Ministry of Interior after completing three specialized courses. The courses; "Excellence in Performance”, "Assessment using RADAR Tool”, and "Certified Knowledge Manager Course” were organized by the Officers Training Institute at Al Ittihad hall at the Police College.

The ceremony was attended by Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutbi, Police College Director; heads of departments and chiefs of sections; Major Abdullah Mohammed Al Suwaidi, from the Officers Training Institute; as well as a number of officers from the Police College and the Training Institute.

Colonel Al Kutbi reiterated the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to develop the skills and competencies of its staff members according to the training plan. This plan, which keeps pace with current developments, embodies the police leadership’s instruc ... Read more »

The results from a world-first collaboration between Oriflame and the WTA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Oriflame, the international beauty company selling direct, announced the official launch of its WTA Strong is Beautiful range. The sportswomen of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) have been working exclusively with Oriflame on this world-first collaboration, the result of which is three products at the top of the tennis players’ wish list.

"We are a beauty company inspired by dreams. So when we asked the players of the WTA about their dream beauty products, we found that they want high performance personal care for daily freshness and hydration. That was when the WTA Strong is Beautiful range was born,” said Michael Cervell, Senior Vice President Global Direct Sales at Oriflame. "Oriflame has always been a supporter of strong women, so the WTA’s ‘Strong is Beautiful’ campaign was the perfect fit. ... Read more »