GENEVA - Monday, May 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Since late 2013, international bond markets have been offering an unusual and rare arbitrage opportunity between developed and emerging market (EM) corporate bonds. Currently, as EM issuers, as rated by Standard & Poor’s, display a more stable rating compared to their European and US peers, by switching from BB rated eurozone bonds to BBB rated EM bonds, investors can not only reduce their credit risk significantly but also take advantage of a 98 bp spread (as of early May 2014).

Furthermore, EM corporate bonds have performed well in the year so far, shaking off various adversities including the on-going dispute between Russia and Ukraine, domestic political turmoil in Venezuela and somewhat jittery stock markets. Both investment-grade and high-yield rated bonds are in positive territory and the pick-up in primary market activity attests to sustained market momentum. Corporate bond spreads in EM ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ announced that it will be receiving reports about traffic-related incidents from the public, such as traffic violations committed by motorists on internal and external roads in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through the e-Government application called CityGuard. The application was launched by the directorate, out of its firm belief that road safety is a social responsibility that requires concerted efforts from all society segments; in the quest to make traffic safety a common behavior.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate, noted that the directorate receives documented reports from the public about cases of traffic law violations, by taking a photo or recording a video. “It is necessary to indicate the number and type of vehicle, location and time of violation and the street where it took p ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG. - Mardi 27 Mai 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) a annoncé aujourd’hui la signature par CETel d’un nouvel accord de capacité de service sur le satellite NSS-7 de SES positionné à 20 degrés Ouest.

La capacité de 72 MHz utilisée par CETel aux termes du nouvel accord lui permettra d’étendre ses réseaux VSAT mondiaux d’entreprises et gouvernementaux en Afrique, en réponse à la demande croissante dans la région.

Basé en Allemagne, CETel est l’un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions de communications par satellite centrées sur le Moyen-Orient, l’Afrique et l’Europe, proposant des solutions et des services de communications bout-en-bout personnalisés, dont des services de transmission GSM, aux clients du monde entier. CETel conçoit et met en œuvre des solutions adaptées aux besoins spécifiques de sa clientèle, qui compte notamment des compagnies pétrolières, gazières et miniè ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ports Security Institute at the Ports and Airports Security Department, affiliated to the Directorate General of Ports and Airports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, celebrated the graduation of 91 participants after completing four specialized security courses.

Colonel Matar Ahmed Al Muhairi, Director of the Institute, noted that training police staff members embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy to improve the abilities and enhance the efficiency of human cadres in various police and security areas. He also added that the Institute has been keen to organize several courses that include graduates from various police and services departments, in order to keep up with the latest developments in the various service sectors in the UAE, and to enable employees to perform their professional tasks in the best possible ways.

Moreover, he indicated that the participants received scientifi ... Read more »

LACHEN, Switzerland. - Monday, May 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Octapharma confirmed today the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion towards human cell line recombinant human FVIII, Nuwiq®, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product for treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding (also during and after surgery) in paediatric and adult patients with haemophilia A (congenital FVIII deficiency).

Nuwiq® is the first new generation FVIII replacement protein, derived from a human cell line awaiting marketing authorisation in Europe. Nuwiq® is produced without animal derived products, and devoid of non human epitopes thought to underlie autoimmune reaction. Inhibitor antibodies to replacement FVIII typically neutralise the beneficial effect of the protein, and represent the major challenge in today's management of haemophilia A.

“Nuwiq® demonstrates outstanding efficacy in ... Read more »

Operators Throughout Region Undertaking a Range of Projects to Treat Electronic Waste

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LONDON. - Wednesday, May 21st 2014

The GSMA today released the report “eWaste in Latin America”, a review of the electronic waste (e-waste) initiatives by mobile operators in Latin America, including Antel (Uruguay), Cable & Wireless (Panama), Claro (Peru), Entel (Chile), Nextel (Mexico), Oi (Brazil), Telcel (Mexico), Telecom Personal (Argentina), Telefónica Movistar (Ecuador and Panama), Telefónica Vivo (Brazil), Tigo (El Salvador) and TIM (Brazil). With insights gleaned from projects undertaken between 2009 and 2013, the report underscores the critical role that mobile operators are playing to improve e-waste management through a range of voluntary projects across the region.

“Over the past two decades, the proliferation of technology and widespread adoption of electronic devices, such as PCs, televisions, radios, mob ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The second semester final exams kicked off at the Police College in Abu Dhabi for all batches of recruits, and male and female university students. The exams will continue until the 29th of May, in line with the Police College’s academic and training plan for the year 2014-2015.

Colonel Saif Ali Al Ketbi, Police College Director, inspected the exams committees and urged students to pursue further efforts in their quest of academic and professional excellence; wishing them further success.

During his inspection tour, the Police College Director was accompanied by Colonel Salem Saeed Al Mekbali, Acting Chief of the Planning and Research Section; Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Abdullah   Shahil, Head of the Training Department; Major Rashid Al Ebil, Head of the Education Department; along with chiefs of sections from the Police College.

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LUXEMBOURG. - Monday, May 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that CETel has signed a new capacity agreement for service on SES’s NSS-7 satellite located at 20 degrees West.
The 72 MHz capacity utilised by CETel under the new agreement will enable it to extend their global corporate and governmental VSAT networks across Africa, meeting the growing demand in the region.
Headquartered in Germany, CETel is a leading provider of satellite communications solutions with a focus on the Middle East, Africa and Europe, offering tailored end-to-end communication solutions and services, including GSM backhaul services, for customers around the world. CETel designs and implements solutions individually adapted to the specific requirements of their customers, such as oil, gas & mining companies and NGO missions.
“Demand for satellite capacity in Africa has been increasing in the last few years, and SES, ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France. - Monday, May 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE) Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space and China UnionPay, the global leading bankcard association today announced they will host a Mobile Payment Summit in Shanghai on 27th May 2014.

During this event, the main players of the Mobile Payment industry (leading OEMs, major banks, service providers) will come together in order to discuss the introduction of state-of-the-art products and solutions enabling an easy deployment of secure contactless payment, with strong authentication.

“We are delighted to host this event with Oberthur Technologies the main objective of which is to promote the mobile payment ecosystem with strong authentication and practical innovation. Organizing such an event demonstrates the Chinese ecosystem’s readiness for these innovative technologies which make end-users’ life more convenient and ... Read more »

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. - Monday, May 26th 2014

3i Infotech Ltd., a global Information Technology company announces its partnership with BDO Solutions Ltd. for PAN Africa region for all its product lines in Mauritius.

BDO Solutions Ltd. is a firm of Accountants and System Integrators and it is part of the fifth largest network of accounting professionals in the world. BDO solutions will represent 3i Infotech Ltd and its solutions across the BFSI and Manufacturing, retail and distribution space. It will market 3i Infotech Ltd.’s important product lines like Insurance Suite (Premia General Insurance, Premia Life Insurance, Premia Medical, Premia E-Portal and Premia Broker), ERP Solution Orion, Financial services suite “AMLOCK” and services like Business Intelligence and Application Development & Maintenance Services.

Mr. Ashish Dass, Sr. Vice President & Region Head - Middle East & Africa, 3i ... Read more »

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كولومب، فرنسا - يوم الإثنين 26 مايو 2014

(بزنيس واير): أعلنت اليوم كل من "أوبيرثر تكنولوجيز"، وهي شركةٌ عالميةٌ رائدةٌ في مجال حلول الأمن الرقمي لقطاع التنقلية، و"تشاينا يونيون باي"، الجمعية العالمية الرائدة في مجال البطاقات المصرفية، عن استضافة قمّة المدفوعات الجوالة في شنجهاي في 27 مايو 2014.

ويجتمع خلال القمة اللاعبون الرئيسيون في قطاع المدفوعات الجوالة (ومن بينهم أهم مصنّعي المعدات الأصليّة والمصارف الكبرى ومزودو الخدمات) لمناقشة طرح منتجات وحلول فائقة التطور تسمح بنشر سهل لمدفوعات غير تلامسية آمنة ذات قدرات قوية للتحقّق من الهوية.

وفي هذا الصدد، قالت السيدة هو يينج التي تشغل منصب نائب الرئيس لدى "تشاينا يونيون باي": "نحن في غاية السرور لاستضافة هذا الحدث مع ’أوبيرثر تكنولوجيز‘ ويكمن الهدف الرئيسي من هذا الحدث في الترويج لبيئة مدفوعات جوالة ذات قدرات قوية للتحقق من الهوية وابتكارات عملية. ويعتبر تنظيم مثل هذه الفعالية بمثابة دليلٍ على جاهزية البيئة الصينية لهذه التقنيات المبتكرة التي تجعل ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
During a ceremony recently held at the Shangri-La Hotel, the Crisis and Disaster Department of the General Directorate of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, celebrated the graduation of the security drills scenario setting course.
The five-day course, which was attended by 24 officers from various departments at the Abu Dhabi Police, was designed to increase the efficiency of the participating officers in planning and implementing security drills.
Colonel Staff Ali Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Head of the Crisis and Disaster Management Department, distributed certificates to the graduates in the presence of Captain Khaled Mohammed Al Obaidly, Training Branch Manager at the department. He also congratulated the graduates on successfully passing the course, noting that it embodies the leadership’s vision to achieve its strategic objectives and enhance the efficiency of human cadres as per th ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, Abu Dhabi Police, organized a traffic awareness campaign in the Green Mubazzarah Park in Al Ain City. As part of the campaign, 300 awareness brochures were distributed to motorists to educate them on need to leave sufficient distance between vehicles to enhance their safety.   First Lieutenant Nasser Khalifa Al Shamesi, Public Relations Branch Manager at Al Ain Traffic Section, noted that the campaign is in pursuance of the strategic plan aimed at raising awareness about the risks of failing to observe a safe breaking distance between vehicles, which could cause traffic accidents resulting in deaths and serious injuries.   First Lieutenant Al Shamesi stressed the Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s keenness to enhance traffic-related safety awareness and the need to leave sufficient safe distance between vehicles. &l ... Read more »

LISBONNE, Portugal. - Mardi 27 Mai 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)Le Festival 2014 de la Ligue des champions de l'UEFA est officiellement ouvert à Lisbonne, au Portugal. Plus tôt aujourd'hui, une fanfare militaire de 80 musiciens de la Guarda Nacional Republicana a escorté les trophées de la Ligue des champions et de la Ligue des champions féminine de l'UEFA jusqu'à la Praça do Comércio. La place historique, qui borde les rives du Tage, est le site du Festival des champions de l'UEFA, qui se déroule jusqu'au 25 mai.

La finale de la Ligue des champions féminine de l'UEFA aura lieu aujourd'hui à 19 h 30 GMT. La finale, qui oppose les championnes en titre VfL Wolfsburg et l'équipe suédoise Tyresö FF, se tiendra à l'Estádio do Restelo à Lisbonne. La finale comprend des performances de la star internationale du R&B, Anselmo Ralph.

La première journée du Festival 2014 de la Ligue des champions de l'UEFA a aussi été ... Read more »