ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Forensic Evidence Department, at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs, discussed scientific cooperation with the Henry Lee Institute at the University of New Haven.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department, recently met in his office, Professor Henry Lee, the US Forensic expert. The two sides discussed all aspects of cooperation in areas of specialized training in criminal sciences.

Professor Henry gave an overview on the scientific capabilities of the Henry Lee Institute at the University of New Haven, as well as the programs of preparing experts and the system of adopting academic programs including diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

They also discussed during the meeting the possibilities of establishing a research center for forensic evidence, and dispatching high school grad ... Read more »

MCLEAN, Virginie. - Lundi 5 Mai 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) a lancé aujourd’hui Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, son plus important atelier d’orientation professionnelle à ce jour, mettant en exergue à l’intention des jeunes les nombreux débouchés qui se présentent à eux dans le secteur de l’hôtellerie. Tout au long du mois de mai, les établissements et les sièges du groupe dans le monde entier accueilleront plus de 600 événements dans 54 pays et territoires dans le but d’informer les personnes à la recherche d’un emploi, notamment les jeunes, du large éventail de débouchés qui leur sont ouverts dans l’ensemble du secteur hôtelier.

Les jeunes – le plus important groupe démographique du monde – sont confrontés à de sérieuses difficultés pour bâtir leur carrière et se perfectionner sur le plan professionnel. En 2013, on estimait que 74 millions de jeunes étaient au ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A Delegation from the Ministry of Defense reviewed the General Inspector Office’s experience in the field of applied electronic systems, and the best development practices in the General Inspector Office at the Ministry of Interior.

Brigadier Ali Juma Al Shamesi, Deputy Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, met in his office at the Ministry the delegation of the Ministry of Defense, headed by Salem Bekhait Al Sabousi, General Inspector at the Ministry of Defense. They discussed during the meeting ways to promote cooperation and coordination between the two sides in the managerial fields and exchanging expertise in this field.

Brigadier Al Shamesi gave a briefing about the structure of the General Inspector’s Office and the tasks and duties it handles, and its monitoring role of all regional and central leaderships and units in the Ministry of Interior.

Lt. ... Read more »

Revenus nets de 18,5 millions de dollars, en hausse de 40,6 % en glissement annuel - Revenus d’abonnement annualisés de 60,7 millions de dollars, en hausse de 40,0 % en glissement annuel

LAS VEGAS. - Lundi 5 Mai 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Rimini Street, Inc., premier fournisseur indépendant de soutien pour logiciels d’entreprise, dont les logiciels Business Suite et BusinessObjects de SAP AG (NYSE : SAP) et pour les logiciels Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion et Oracle Retail d’Oracle Corporation (NYSE : ORCL), a annoncé aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers pour les trois mois clos le 31 mars 2014.

Les résultats de Rimini Street pour le premier trimestre incluaient des chiffres record en termes de revenus nets, revenus d’abonnement annualisés, de clients actifs et nombre de clients sélectionnant des périodes de service pluriannuelles, non résiliables.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Special Tasks Department at the Abu Dhabi Police has increased the efficiency of 22 staff members through a specialized security course that included lectures, applications and practical exercises.
During the graduation of police members from the course, Colonel Rashid Suhail Saeed Al Ali, Head of Special Tasks Department, stressed the importance of the aspects that increase staff capacities to positively influence the development of police work. This reflects the Ministry of Interior's strategy by rehabilitating and training human elements to keep up with international and regional developments with the aim to gain the best skills.
He called upon graduates to preserve all what could enhance performance, continue self-development, double efforts to elevate the work levels and help achieve the best results in services provided by the Ministry of Interior to the community.
For more i ... Read more »

MCLEAN, Va - Saturday, May 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) has today launched Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, its largest ever global career event showcasing to young people the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry. Throughout the month of May, Hilton Worldwide properties and corporate offices around the globe will host more than 600 events in 54 countries and territories to inform those looking for employment, including young people, about the vast array of exciting opportunities available to all in the hospitality industry.

Young people – the biggest demographic in the world – are facing serious challenges building and growing careers. In 2013, an estimated 74 million young people were unemployed. Career preparation is crucial for these young people and their contribution to our global economy. The travel and tourism industry is the world’s single largest employer, supporting ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 30th 2014

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, headed the UAE delegation to the 15th consultative meeting of the GCC Interior Ministers that was held today in Kuwait.

Upon his arrival at the Kuwaiti capital, Sheikh Saif was received by H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Lt. Gen. Suleiman Fahad Al-Fahad, the Ministry of Interior Undersecretary; a number of officials; and the UAE embassy Chargé d’Affaires in the State of Kuwait.

Sheikh Saif, together with his brothers Their Highness and Their Excellences the GCC ministers of interior, met HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait at the Bayan Palace. HH Sheikh Saif along with Their Highness and Their Excellences the GCC ministers of interior also met Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Pr ... Read more »

Net Revenues of $18.5 Million, Up 40.6% Year over Year - Deferred Revenues of $60.7 Million, Up 40.0% Year over Year

LAS VEGAS - Saturday, May 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Rimini Street, Inc., the leading independent provider of enterprise software support for SAP AG’s (NYSE: SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE: ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion and Oracle Retail software, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Rimini Street's first quarter results included record highs in net revenues, deferred revenues, active clients and number of clients electing multi-year, non-cancelable service periods.

    Net revenues for the first quarter of 2014 increased 40.6% year over year to $18.5 million
    Deferred revenues as of March 31, 2014, inc ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM et MCLEAN, Virginie. - Lundi 5 Mai 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Les hôtels Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts du groupe Hilton Worldwide sont ravis d'annoncer l'ouverture du Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Situé au bord du canal Herengracht, qui fait partie d'un site sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, ce nouvel hôtel de luxe est constitué de maisons de ville construites au XVIIe et au XVIIIe siècle. Ces belles maisons patriciennes où habitaient quelques-uns de résidents les plus riches et les plus influents de la ville ont été soigneusement restaurées pour en faire un élégant hôtel de 93 chambres imprégné d'histoire.

Le Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam donne sur le canal Herengracht, le plus majestueux de la ville, qui a été construit pendant l'Âge d'or néerlandais. Il permet aux voyageurs d'explorer la ville en bateau, à bicyclette ou à pied.

John Vanderslice, directeur mondial de Waldorf Astoria Hotels & ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Private Security Companies Department at the Ministry of Interior recently organized a training workshop titled “Training on e-Interface.” The workshop was held at the National Security Institute and witnessed the participating of 50 members of private security companies’ employees.

Major Ahmed Saleh Al Qatba, Head of the Authorizations Section in the Department explained that the workshop aims to educate private security companies’ representatives on how to deal with the e-Interface the is designated for private security companies. “The workshop also trains the participants on private security licenses for security guards and supervisors at private security companies by utilizing modern technologies,” Said Major Al Qatba.

Eng. Khaldoun Al Nabhani from the e-Systems Development Section in the Abu Dhabi Police explained some details of the e-Interface and ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Professor Marty Linsky, from Harvard University commended the achievements and the national and international awards obtained by the Ministry of Interior, by achieving its operational objectives with excellence. These achievements reflect the success of the vision, strategies and objectives that were developed by the Ministry’s team.

These comments were made during a lecture delivered by Professor Marty, under the title: "The role of leaders in the ongoing process of institutional development." The lecture was organized on Monday by the Leadership Development and Creativity Center at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and took place at the Decision-Making Support Center’s theatre hall at the Police Departments Complex in Abu Dhabi.

The lecture was attended by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecre ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

In a recent introductory workshop, Abu Dhabi Police stressed its keenness to support social efforts in caring for the deaf. The workshop was organized by the Clubs and Sports Activities Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters represented by Al Ain Police Officers Club. It discussed means of communication with disabled individuals (the deaf) in the conclusion of the 39th Arab Deaf Week held under the theme “The Sports of the Deaf.” The events of the week took place in cooperation with the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs and the UAE Deaf Association.

Colonel Hareb Khamis Al Khaili, Deputy Head of the Clubs Department, said that the Arab Deaf Week is an intensified juridical week, and is a wide media demonstration to introduce the deaf, their capabilities, and their education means. This week also introduces the rehabilitation of the deaf, t ... Read more »

Centennial Cup America Will Be Most Important Sporting Event in U.S. in Decades

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MIAMI. - Saturday, May 3rd 2014

The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) revealed in a joint press conference today in Miami that the Centennial Edition of the Copa America will be played in the United States in 2016.

The Centennial Cup America will mark the first time the historic South American championship has been played outside of that region, and represents the most important sporting event to come to North American shores in decades – rivaling the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 Olympic Games in grandeur and relevance to the world of sport.

“I congratulate CONMEBOL for inspiring players and fans throughout a century of fantastic football, and thank them for extending the legacy of this hugely successful event to C ... Read more »

TOKYO. - Sunday, May 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    First grant of a marketing authorization of Otsuka’s novel drug for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
    Deltyba is a new treatment option for MDR-TB. Globally, only half of MDR-TB cases experience successful outcomes, which leads to 170,000 deaths annually, according to WHO.1
    TB was one of the first research areas pursued by Otsuka’s research institute when it was established in 1971 by then-president Akihiko Otsuka. Otsuka is currently the largest funder of TB drug development worldwide.2

(BUSINESS WIRE) Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) today announced that the European Commission has granted a marketing authorization for Deltyba™ (delamanid) for use as part of an appropriate combination regimen for pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in adult patients when an effective treatment regimen cannot otherwise be ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Tuesday, April 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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