Supporting motherhood and childhood is a guaranteed investment
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Psychological and pedagogical specialists have collectively stressed the importance of unifying both family and civil society institutions’ efforts to protect children, by fulfilling their basic needs and surrounding them with security and safety, acquainting them with their friends and communicating with schools, and monitoring their nannies closely when they leave their kids alone with them, and educating mothers on how to handle their children and care for them.

They said that the absence of the role of the family, their high-handedness and lack of monitoring, creates a child with vindictive tendencies and no regard for the law. They see that a parent’s lenient upbringing can cause the child to be careless and follow friends who are a bad influence. Overindulgence or excessive cruelty may make the child careless and be the cause of n ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, March 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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Boehringer Ingelheim has today announced that new findings from ongoing Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) research will be presented during the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session (ACC.14) in Washington, USA, 29 – 31 March 2014. The data form part of Boehringer Ingelheim’s ongoing commitment to scientific innovation and advancing patient care.

Data from three separate company-sponsored Pradaxa®-related studies will be announced during the congress. The presentations will cover subgroup results from the pivotal RE-LY® trial, evaluating the use of Pradaxa® compared to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease*.1 An oral presentation will highlight new data from pre-clinical research into an investigational antidote for Pradaxa®.2 Furthermore, first data from GLORIA ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Danube, the leader in construction and home interiors announced Indian actress and former Miss India, Juhi Chawla, as their new brand ambassador at a glittering ceremony held at The Oberoi on March 1, 2014. As a part of the launch campaign, the stunning actress also unveiled the new logo of Danube Buildmart now known as Danube Home which will offer soft furnishing in addition to the hard fixtures offered at the brand.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rizwan Sajan said, "It gives us immense pleasure to welcome Juhi to the Danube family. In much the same manner that she has been a trailblazer, Danube has been consolidating and expanding its presence in the GCC and Mena regions, by constantly introducing a range of trendsetting products and back-up services in these markets. Juhi’s commitment to excellence over the years resonates with the brand values of Danube. It is a privilege for us to share a partnersh ... Read more »

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

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs, recently honored 11 distinguished officers and non-commissioned officers for their outstanding achievements by obtaining appreciation medals and the "Ideal Employee Award”.

In his speech during the honoring ceremony, Colonel Khamis Musbah Al Marar, Head of the Ports and Airports Security Department, congratulated the honored officers. He underscored the keenness of Abu Dhabi Police to encourage its staff members to develop their skills and abilities, so as to enhance their efforts in the areas of policing and security work, achieve the best security practices, and offer the high quality services to citizens and residents.

Moreover, Colonel Al Marar encouraged the honorees to pursue academic excellence and to take advantage of the latest developments in various fields, in line with mo ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 21st 2014

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs of Al Ain celebrated women's achievements in a ceremony organized on the occasion of the International Women’s Day marked every year on March 8th. The celebration was held under the slogan "Women and Society", to highlight  Emirati women's role and achievements in all fields, especially in  policing and security work,  where they attained a well-deserved status and a strong presence at  the local, regional  and international levels.

The ceremony included a presentation featuring a compilation of motivational speeches by prominent government leaders, who praised the Emirati women's vital role in building the society and pledged full motivation and support of women's efforts and innovations. The ceremony also included numerous educational, religious, recreational and motivational activities.

Colonel Khalifa ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    The company reported 17% growth in the last six months
    The company will open 10 new showrooms in the coming years
    The company to set AED 20 Million Cut & Bend Plant in Saudi Arabia

 Danube Group recorded AED 2 billion sales revenue at the end of 2013 on the back of successful performances during the past couple of years. In keeping with the 17% growth we have recorded in the last six months of 2013, a growth rate we have maintained in the first two months of 2014, we expect to end the year at AED 2.5 billion in sales revenue. These figures are based on an expected increase in the Group’s revenue and profitability figures on the strength of higher product sales and an increase in the number of mega projects capped by the Group, both in the UAE and in the Middle East.

In addition to securing significant growth, the company has al ... Read more »

Happiness Remix created by Rock Mafia and featuring Music Dealers’ Artists Available for Free Download

ATLANTA - Saturday, March 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) As the world recognizes International Day of Happiness, Coca-Cola is joining the celebration by releasing Happiness Remix, a brand new track designed to bring out the happy in all who hear it. The track can be downloaded for free on Coca-Cola Journey.

Produced by acclaimed pop music ‘super producers’ Rock Mafia, Happiness Remix is an infectiously upbeat pop song, which fuses beats, melodies and rhythms from 17 songs created by independent artists from around the globe.

To find the songs for Happiness Remix, Coca-Cola worked with music licensing agency Music Dealers to invite emerging artists from around the globe to create a track inspired by a place of happiness.

Tim James and Antonina Armato, the talented duo behind Rock Mafia have worked with global superstars Miley Cyrus, Selena G ... Read more »

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

The MoI Child Protection Center has been nominated for two projects that have been listed among the final nominees for the World Summit Award (WSA), the global follow-up initiative of the United Nations World Summit on Information Society (WSIS). Both projects have previously passed the first and second levels of the qualification rounds.

The Child Protection Center is participating with two projects, among a total of 10 participating projects that are representing the UAE in the competition that includes 18 categories that are directly related to the summit framework. The projects aim to assert the importance of the international exchange of best practices, and encourage the participants to submit their projects at the summit as it is an integral part of the evaluation process.

The Child Protection Center is participating in the competition in the fifth category, which is concerned with "Build ... Read more »

Growth seen across all Cluster business parks as animation, production and new media contribute to growth

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

TECOM’s Media Cluster, incorporating Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and International Media Production Zone, witnessed significant growth over the course of 2013 and is now home to 2,000 business partners. New leases and expansions signed during 2013 account for 622,000 sq. ft. of space being utilised.

Part of TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, TECOM’s Media Cluster welcomed 233 new business partners from across the media value chain into its portfolio, including Zawya Limited,  Sidel and Thomson Video Networks. New additions include 33 production companies and 23 new media companies, highlighting the growth of these segments.

Contributing to the growth of new enterprises, 45 freelancers joined the media cluster, adding to the talent pool that services a large num ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 21st 2014

Abu Dhabi Police has urged the students of Al Dhabyania Private School, main branch, to learn the proper road ethics and rules, such as using the designated pedestrians’ crosswalks while crossing roads, the proper ways to board and exit the school bus, and to be extremely cautious to avoid traffic accidents.

In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Patrols Directorate and the Emirates Driving Company, the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at Abu Dhabi Police had recently organized a traffic awareness day for school’s students as part of the GCC Traffic Week. The awareness program included two lectures on traffic safety, training on the golden rule for safe school bus rides, the etiquette of school bus seating, and the need to develop an appropriate behavior. Moreover, the students were urged to avoid tampering any bus equipment to not distract the driver.

The lectu ... Read more »

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

A delegation from the Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs in Abu Dhabi, reviewed the techniques applied by the forensic laboratories affiliated to the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Belarus. Moreover, the delegation members were acquainted with the work mechanism and scientific methods adopted in dealing with cases.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department and head of the delegation, noted that the visit came at the invitation of the Forensic Evidence Committee at the Belarus Ministry of Interior, to meet and discuss means of cooperation, as well as exchange expertise.

"The delegation was acquainted with the best practices and experiences in the field of technical procedures used by the Belarus Police forensic laboratories. Both parties also discussed ways of enhancing mutual cooperation in areas of comm ... Read more »

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

The 25th batch of 230 male university students and the 8th batch of 30 female university students have joined the 2014/2015 academic year at the Police College.

Colonel Saif Al Kutbi, Police College Director, in addition to department heads, section chiefs, and a number of officers and supervisors welcomed the new students.

These two new batches embody the Ministry of Interior’s vision to attract new and distinguished groups of university students of different disciplines, to enhance the security and stability process across the country.

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The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and s ... Read more »

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

The General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners' Affairs honored 60 officers, non-commissioned officers, individuals, civilians, and female staff participating in the Ministry of Interior’s Management Excellence Award in its third stage (Director General stage), at a celebration organized by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, at the Duset Thani hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, said in a speech he made during the ceremony, that the Ministry of Interior’s Excellence Award complements our approach and our commitment to promoting the culture of quality and excellence, starting from the strategy of the Department of Naturalization, Residency and Ports, that emerges from the Ministry of Interior’s s strategy that aims to support scientific research , and encourage studie ... Read more »

LUGANO, Switzerland - Saturday, March 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BOARD International, vendor of the only unified solution for Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management software, today announced that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the "Visionary” quadrant of the March 19, 2014 Magic Quadrant for Corporate Performance Management Suites.

Download the full report here: http://www.board.com/in/?option=com_users&view=download&itemId=242&menuId=1304

"We believe being considered a Visionary by Gartner in the CPM Magic Quadrant is another milestone in BOARD’s mission to enable companies to make better decisions for better business”, says Giovanni Grossi, CEO of BOARD International. "Throughout the past years, BOARD has invested significant resources in developing our software that unifies BI and CPM a single environment, and we are now seeing the results.”

Recognition of integrated approach to BI and CPM

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- Revenue increasing by 33.2% and Ebitda registering 67.1% -

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    The City attracted 158 new companies in 2013
    Revenues from industrial land leases increased by 44.1% & from warehouses' leases by 51.6%
    Warehouses' occupancy rate increased to 91% & labour villages' occupancy rate increased to 79%
    Dubai Industrial City announced dedicated Halal Cluster in 2014

Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM Investments, witnessed a very successful year in 2013 with an impressive financial performance, where revenue increased by 33.2% and Ebitda registered 67.1%.

The increase in revenue was driven mainly by land leases and warehouses lease, which registered an increase of 44.1% and 51.6% respectively. The City saw a remarkable growth on all sides, where it attracted 158 new companies in 2013.

Strong resu ... Read more »