Mobile World Congress 2014

COLOMBES, France - Saturday, February 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that Device Cloud Networks (DCN) has selected its M-Connect solution to remotely manage the mobile connectivity subscriptions of M2M devices across its mobile network operator alliance in service of its OEM and enterprise customers.

OT’s M-Connect solution has been designed to securely load a subscription in M2M devices over-the-air, not only at the first activation but also during the entire device lifecycle. DCN will integrate M-Connect to its comprehensive M2M service offer to manage global connectivity of M2M devices and will address the need of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), such as car makers or smart meter manufacturers, to efficiently streamline manufacturing, distribution, and device lifecycle management. DCN will commercialize the s ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The MoI Child Protection Center has announced the inauguration of the experimental electronic link of the "Hemayati” application, which enhances children’s safety and provides them with necessary security, to the Central Operations Room at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. This step, which will go on for two months, will be made in collaboration with the Directorate General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. It will also be followed by linking the application with other operation rooms across the UAE in the future.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior, said that the "Hemayati” application is a manifestation of the higher leadership’s directions regarding joint efforts to enhance children’s safety and providing them with the ... Read more »

Mobile World Congress 2014

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SHENZHEN, China - Monday, February 24th 2014

ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, has launched the world's first virtualised Cloud NF (network function) solution for multi-RAT (radio access technology) networks.

The evolution of mobile networks to flat, cloud-based networks will improve operator competitiveness and simplify operations, administration and management (OAM). In response to this trend, ZTE has developed the Cloud NF solution, which integrates the functions of core networks and controllers through network functions virtualisation (NFV).

The Cloud NF solution uses virtualisation technology to separate hardware from software in the architecture and integrates all network element functions of the mobile network. In addition, it applies ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 20th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Roses, peonies and orchids burst into bloom in this spring’s wardrobe. The art gallery at La Vallée Village is exploring this fusion of flowers and fashion in the new exhibition, Floressence. Always colourful and often romantic, flowers are a symbol of femininity and delicacy, reminding us of life’s joys and the eloquent beauty of nature.

Floressence invites guests to an experimental lounge where they can rediscover the secret of flowers with a journey that stimulates all five senses. The exhibition is a sensorial interlude offering an explosion of colours, scents and tastes that invites guests to experience a different way of looking at flowers.

Enveloped by calming music and the relaxing sounds of nature, Floressence opens with a floral creation by Mark Colle, the designer made famous for his ‘wall of flowers’ at Raf Simons’ first runway show for Dior Haute Couture.

The sensual ... Read more »

Under the Slogan of "Civil Defense and Culture of Prevention for a Safer Society”

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-chief, reiterated the Directorate General of Civil Defense’s commitment to engage members of the public in its strategic plans and educational awareness programs. This approach stems out of the firm belief that enhancing prevention awareness among community members can contribute to instilling safety-oriented behavior within society, ultimately resulting in a decrease in the number of accidents and the size of damages and losses, should they occur.

This statement was made by Major General Al Matroushi during the press conference he held at the Ministry of Interior’s Headquarters. He also announced that the UAE will join the rest of the world in marking the "World Civil Defense Day” on March 3. "This year’s celebrations will be ... Read more »

NFV and SDN enable flexible configuration and operation of core networks

SHENZHEN, China - Monday, February 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices has launched its Cloud UniCore Solution, which enables the virtualised operation of EPC/IMS core network equipment. Responding to changes in network load capacity, the Cloud UniCore Solution uses virtual platform technology to enable the flexible configuration and operation of network equipment, meeting the demanding network operation requirements of the age of 4G, big data, converged networks.

The ZTE Cloud UniCore Solution makes use of the latest network function virtualization (NFV) and software defined network (SDN) technologies. By decoupling software and hardware, it achieves the flexible sc ... Read more »

Wearing the Official 1957 Logo and Uniform
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 20th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters is participating in the parade from Qasr al Manhal (al Manhal Palace) to Qasr al Hosn in Abu Dhabi today, wearing the official logo and uniform, used in the early days of the Foundation stage in 1957.

"The police and public security history in Abu Dhabi is an essential part of the UAE’s history,” said Colonel Saif Al Shamesi, Chief of the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs and Sports Activities Department, during the festival. He also explained that the fact that the police are participating in the march (which will be held to welcome the festival sponsor) in their traditional official uniforms helps acquaint people with Abu Dhabi Police’s various stages of establishment. It will also brief people on the tasks and missions of the police officers and guards during that period, who were the basic pi ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, provided the bio-jet fuel quality testing for Etihad Airways’ historic demonstration flight of a Boeing 777 using the first UAE-produced bio-kerosene, based upon innovative plant biomass-processing technology.

Before the flight, Intertek conducted the final quality control testing for the jet biofuel blend, a new fuel which was partially converted from biomass. The UAE is one of a handful of countries that have produced and flown commercial aircraft using their own bio-kerosene (jet fuel).

Intertek’s Sharjah petroleum and fuels laboratory has provided jet fuel quality testing services to Etihad Airways for over two years. Intertek’s international sampling and testing network helps to ensure aviation fuel supply chain fuel quality is maintained. Intertek UAE provides additional jet fuel quality testing to ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held in his office, Brigadier Fares Khalifa Al Farsi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police, awarded two officers with their new ranks.  The officers were promoted by virtue of the recently issued ministerial decree.   Brigadier Al Farsi congratulated the newly promoted officers, wishing them success in their work. He also praised their efforts in discharging their duties, stressing that the promotion represents an incentive to encourage the promoted officers to exert further efforts and dedication to improve police work.   For their part, the promoted officers expressed their pride in their new ranks, emphasizing their determination to remain worthy of this confidence and endeavor to enhance security and stability in the state and preserve national achievements.   At the end of the ceremony, Brigadier Al Farsi wished the newly pr ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 20th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic Section at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate took part in the "May God Bless Your Efforts” Festival. The one-day festival that took place in the morning was organized by the second cycle students from Al Foah Primary School, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and a group of government institutions and private organizations that support individual and public health, as well as safety in society.

First Lieutenant Nasser Khalifa Al Shamesi, Acting Public Relations Branch Manager at the Al Ain Traffic Section, noted that the section is always willing to participate in social events and activities. He also praised the cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and the school community in the Al Ain city, and their aim of achieving awareness-raising goals. "These goals include spreading traffic safety culture among the various s ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police recently organized community-based traffic programs at the Abu Dhabi Center for Care and Rehabilitation for People with Special Needs and the Family Development Foundation (FDF) in Al Ain. The programs fall in line with the traffic awareness plan and social communication methodology which aim to promote community participation and increase traffic awareness and education, as well as to safeguard lives and property and improve traffic safety in Abu Dhabi.

Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to promote community cohesion and to spread the traffic education; out of the firm belief in the role of government agencies, private sector institutions, and civil society institutions as strategic partners to participate ac ... Read more »

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NEW YORK - Sunday, February 23rd 2014

Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today announced a conditional open offer to acquire up to 2,650,000 equity shares of ICRA Limited, a leading provider of credit ratings and research in India. The offer is conditional upon acquiring at least 2,149,101 equity shares, which would increase Moody’s ownership stake from 28.5% to just over 50.0%. Full acceptance of the offer would increase Moody’s ownership stake in ICRA to approximately 55.0%.

The offer price, payable in cash, is INR 2,000 per share, which represents a 25.9% premium to ICRA’s closing price on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on February 21, 2014, and a 28.7% and 42.5% premium to the one-month and six-month trailing average stock price, respectively. The offer price represents a 22.2% premium to ICRA’s all-time closing high on the NSE of INR 1,637 per share on December 31, 2013.

The tender period is expected to begin ... Read more »

Ouverture du Waldorf Astoria Beijing, le second Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts de Chine

PEKIN - Lundi 24 Février 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide et Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts ont annoncé aujourd'hui l'ouverture du Waldorf Astoria Beijing, le second hôtel Waldorf Astoria de Chine, qui marque l'expansion constante de la marque à l'international. Reflétant son emplacement géographique unique, le Waldorf Astoria Beijing comporte 176 chambres et suites luxueusement équipées, trois restaurants uniques, dont Peacock Alley, Brasserie 1893 et Zijin Mansion, 796 m² d'espace de rencontre fonctionnel, un spa et un centre de remise en forme équipé d'une piscine intérieure chauffée. L'hôtel, exploité par Hilton Worldwide, est la propriété de China Oil & Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO).

"Waldorf Astoria Beijing est la quintessence du luxe et reflète r ... Read more »