Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

MCI Group is proud to announce the annual MENA Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Conference, which will be held in Dubai on 3rd and 4th June 2014. The conference is supported by international and regional partners including Cool Chain Association and Supply Chain & Logistics Group

According to the Cold Chain Biopharma Logistics Sourcebook 2011, world sales of temperature-sensitive drugs and of biologics products will near $250 billion by 2015. Due to this strong sales growth, the cold chain logistic services market will hit $10.7 billion by 2017, from its current figures of US$ 6.7 billion, according to the Global Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Report & Forecast.

Temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products are the future of the healthcare industry with the Middle East and North Africa region witnessing a boom. Nearly 80% of pharmaceuticals are imported from foreign countries and man ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, said that the four-star rating achieved by several departments and centers is an honor bestowed on the Ministry of Interior, which is keen to provide members of the public with the best-in-class services in order to achieve the highest rate of customer satisfaction.

Major General Al Khaili made the remark on Tuesday, while touring the customer service center at Al Ain Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department to unveil the four-star plaque attained by the center, in accordance with the Customer Service Centers Classification Project.  He added: “The police leadership has provided the necessary incentives to develop and enhance the various services offered by the Ministry of Interior to the public. This falls in line with the UAE&rsq ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A new design process has made the Jabra BIZTM2300 one of the first industrial design products, which have been rewarded for not only incorporating the cutting edge technology that the industry has come to expect, but also for setting new standards for user friendly design.

Jabra, a world leader in hands-free audio solutions, announced thatthe Jabra Biz2300 headset has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award 2014.

“With Biz 2300, we challenged ourselves to reinvent the corded headset. This has resulted in a headset which, in terms of functionality and esthetics, satisfies the demands of the end-user and industry alike. We are very excited that our efforts have been recognized by Red Dot,” said Holger Reisinger, Jabra Vice President of Marketing, Products and Alliances.

The Jabra Biz2300 has the potential to become a classic in Jabra corded headset design. During the des ... Read more »

Milestone marks a liter for every person on the planet through Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program

CINCINNATI - Wednesday, April 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Procter and Gamble (P&G) announced today that its non-profit Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) provided its 7 billionth liter of clean drinking water to a family in Brazil, as part of P&G’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitment to save one life every hour by the year 2020. The 7 billionth liter donation marks the expansion of CSDW into Brazil with implementation partner ChildFund. Since its inception in 2004, CSDW has worked with a global network of more than 140 advocacy and implementation partners to help save an estimated 39,000 lives by providing clean drinking water during emergencies and in sustained community programs.

“The most basic thing is clean water and through their CGI Commitment to Action P&G has now provided a liter of ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Ali Mohammed bin Darwish, Director General of Human Resources at the Ministry of Interior, awarded  a number of officers from the Federal Police School with their new ranks. The ceremony took place at the Federal Police School in Sharjah on Thursday.

Brigadier Bin Darwish congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to exert further efforts and dedication to promote practical and professional efficiency. “This accolade embodies the Ministry’s vision to enhance the abilities, skills and potentials of its staff members in the different areas of police work and disciplines,” added Brigadier Bin Darwish.

The promotion ceremony was attended by Brigadier Ahmed Abdullah Al Hajri, Director of the Federal Police School; Colonel Dr. Jassim Mohamm ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Resources and Support Services at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector, honored a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables, civilians, female staff members, and workers, in recognition of their efforts and dedication at work. The honoring ceremony was recently held at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs’ Officers Club.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Ali bin Wadeema Al Ameri, Acting Director General of Resources and Support Services, indicated that the honoring complements the Ministry of Interior’s approach and commitment to promote the quality and excellence culture according to the police leadership’s vision. “It also embodies the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector’s strategy and reflects the importance of supporting employees and providing them with incentives, which is a key strategic goal, to ... Read more »

LONDON. - Wednesday, April 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile 360 Events Explore Regional Mobile Industry Trends and Issues

Mobile 360 Series

(BUSINESS WIRE) The GSMA today announced the schedule and locations for the 2014 GSMA Mobile 360 Series, a regional thought leadership conference series for executives in the mobile industry, as well as key regulatory and government representatives. Building on the success of the inaugural Mobile 360 Series in 2013, this year the GSMA has expanded the number of Mobile 360 Series events from two to six: Mobile 360 Series-Africa, Mobile 360 Series-Europe, Mobile 360 Series-Israel, Mobile 360 Series-Middle East, Mobile 360 Series-North America and Mobile 360 Series-South Korea.

“We are excited to be bringing the Mobile 360 Series to additional locations around the world ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Ministry of Interior launched a number of electronic services earlier this month to facilitate travelers’ exit and entry through the UAE ports. These services provide data about the vehicles registered in the UAE, as well as data about the vehicles export certificates. They also help save time and efforts for the travelers through the ports.

Colonel Anwar Al Mulla, Head of ICT Department of Abu Dhabi Police, announced the launch following a meeting with Mubarak Matar Al Mansouri, Executive Director of Customs Operations in the General Department of Customs in Abu Dhabi and a number of specialists in this field. He pointed that the activating the electronic connection of the country’s ports with the mentioned services is under a beta trial phase currently.

He explained that the electronic connection is established between the Ministry of Interior and the General Department of C ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Asia Pacific Investment House (APIH) as Lead Funding Arranger, announces the second round of funding for US$43m offshore, direct luxury real estate investment opportunity open to non-US-based Investors.

Investors in Caicos Beach Club Resort & Marina (CBC Resort) are eligible to apply for a Permanent Residency Certificate (PRC) and British Overseas Territory Citizen Passport, enabling the holder to reside in the UK, making this a highly coveted investment opportunity.

Located on the North-eastern Peninsula of South Caicos, surrounded by powdery white beaches and with breathtaking views of the 3rd largest Coral Reef in the world, CBC Resort is an aspiring Green initiative. With a plethora of luxury amenities including Swimming Pools, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Rejuvenation Spa, Wet and Dry Sporting Activities and Duty Free Shopping, it also boasts a Convention Centre and future Medical Faci ... Read more »

WAFRA, Kuwait - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Saudi Arabian Chevron Inc. announced today that an integral project entered the construction phase, as leaders from Wafra Joint Operations, the Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, Saudi Arabian Chevron and key business partners supporting the project gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking on the Main Gathering Center (MGC) Revamp Project.
“This investment is a commitment to decades of safe and reliable operations at Wafra and it is also an enabler of future growth within the Partitioned Zone,” said Saudi Arabian Chevron president Ahmed Al-Omer. “The advancement of the MGC project demonstrates its team’s ability to collaborate. Together, we will develop the full scope of the on-shore Partitioned Zone’s hydrocarbon resources.”
The Wafra Field is the main oil field in onshore Partition Zone. The Main Gathering Center is a critical hub for oil production because all of the ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

H.E. Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police reviewed the workflow at Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at Abu Dhabi Police (Al Ain Section). Al Rumaithi was received by Colonel Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Head of the Department along with section chiefs and officers.

Al Rumaithi stressed the Abu Dhabi Police commitment to enhancing the Police service levels and developing them by applying best international practices, and enabling all potential capabilities in the Punitive & Correctional Establishments’ field.

H.E. listened to a detailed explanation on the work duties, securing and protecting inmates, the adopted procedures and the rehabilitation and correctional programs that are dedicated to the inmates and detainees.

During a meeting held at the meeting hall, Al Rumaithi directed to take more efficient and ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Microsoft Gulf announced its partnership with Pacific Controls Cloud Services (PCCS), the leading provider of Data Centre Infrastructure and Cloud Services, as they jointly unveiled www.cloudservicesme.com, an exclusive SaaS portal providing range of PCCS products and software based on popular Microsoft applications like Exchange email, SharePoint, Lync and CRM, as cloud applications for monthly subscriptions as against the perpetual licensing model.

This innovative model provided on www.cloudservicesme.com platform helps customers convert software licensing and infrastructure cost to operational expenses. The service is provided on-demand upon subscription, with local hosting, and local helpdesk support. The anytime, anywhere access platform with fast time-to-market, requires no software or server purchase or upgrade.

Microsoft Corp partnered with PCCS in 2013 to provide highly customized ... Read more »

SANTA ANA, Californie - Jeudi 17 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irvine Scientific est fière d'annoncer le lancement de son milieu de culture cellulaire BalanCD™ MDCK, un produit de culture cellulaire de prochaine génération répondant aux exigences actuelles en termes de milieux utilisés dans la fabrication de vaccins basés sur des cellules. Ce nouveau produit phare élargit le portefeuille actuel de produits BalanCD, un portefeuille de milieux de culture sans composants d'animaux et définis chimiquement avec l'ajout d'un produit spécialement conçu.

 « Nous avons travaillé en étroite collaboration avec les chercheurs du domaine et appliqué le Rational Culture Media Design® pour développer le premier milieu MDCK sur le marché, sans composants d'animaux et défini chimiquement, pour le développement et la production de vaccins basés sur des cellules » a indiqué Dr Jessie Ni, directrice scientifique chez Irvine Scie ... Read more »

PARIS - Jeudi 17 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organisés par le Groupe COMEXPOSIUM, les salons EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTION enregistrent plus de 85% de la surface d’exposition réservée !

«Cette nouvelle édition s’annonce véritablement porteuse d’affaires ! Nous attendons 1500 exposants et une fréquentation de 100 000 visiteurs, et à ce stade les indicateurs sont favorables.»

La tenue conjointe de ces deux salons permet de proposer un nouveau périmètre avec une offre plus exhaustive et complémentaire, intégrant 4 métiers du secteur : PACKAGING-PROCESSING-PRINTING-HANDLING. Les salons EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTION confirment plus que jamais leur place de Rendez-vous capital de l’innovation packaging et intralogistique !

A 7 mois de l’ouverture, plus de 800 sociétés sont déjà inscrites – dont 40% d’entreprises internationales – et qui représentent 85% de la surface des salons.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior has urged staff members across over the various police sectors at the countrywide level, as well as all segments of society, especially parents, families, educators, and all stakeholders and individuals interested in the technical aspects of child protection to vote in favor of the MoI’s Child Protection Center at the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Awards for 2014. The center has been nominated for two projects that have been listed among the final nominees for the WSIS Project Prize 2014. Both projects have successfully passed the first and second levels of the qualification rounds, among a total of 10 participating projects that are representing the UAE in the competition. The Ministry of Interior also explained that the 17th   April 2014 is the deadline for completing the electronic voting, which is open for everyone all over the world.

Li ... Read more »