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OSAKA, Japan - Tuesday, June 17th 2014

KDK Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic Ecology Systems Limited, Japan and a leading player in environmentally friendly ventilation solutions, is looking to expand in the Sultanate of Oman, as part of its thrust in the Middle East and African markets. Having crossed the milestone of 1 Million sets of Ceiling Fans sold in the Middle East, it expects to continue to lead the competition with innovative, high efficiency and desirable products. KDK targets a turnover of over USD 100 Million total Fan products with the introduction of New Premium Ceiling Fan specifically designed for the Middle East. This was announced by Mr. Hiroo Ikeda, General Manager of KDK Company Limited, at a Meeting held in Oman.

[News Video] Panasonic's Strategy in Middle East with KDK Premium Ceiling Fan

The New Product Launch held by the Electrical & Electronics Division of Mohsin Haider ... Read more »

Dental Screening and Tips for Maintaining Teeth
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Mobile Dental Care unit at the Abu Dhabi Police provided its services to the visitors of the Dalma Mall in Musaffah and the staff members of the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority. The medical staff accompanying the Mobile Dental Care Unit carried out comprehensive dental check-ups and screening for visitors and staff, in addition to providing them with tips on the means of how to maintain healthy teeth.   Major Mohammed Abdullah Al Raisi, Orthodontist; Dental Clinics Branch Manager at the Medical Services Department of Abu Dhabi Police noted that the Unit continues its rounds to check the teeth and provide treatment for a wide social category across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to increase the numbers of beneficiaries. This step comes under the “Plants of Hope” initiative launched by the police leadership to promote the police&rsqu ... Read more »

NGELHEIM, Germany and INDIANAPOLIS, US. - Tuesday, June 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    Phase III data from two clinical trials presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th Scientific Sessions®
    Added to metformin, empagliflozin demonstrated significantly greater reductions in blood glucose and body weight versus glimepiride, in a two-year study
    Added to multiple daily insulin injections in obese adults on high insulin doses, empagliflozin significantly reduced blood glucose and body weight with lower insulin doses compared to placebo

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company presented results of two Phase III clinical trials studying the efficacy and safety of empagliflozin, a sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, in adults with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) at the American Diabetes Association's 74th Scientific Sessions&r ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 Infinia Services & Solutions announced the launch of its MyChoice Rewards loyalty program in collaboration with National Bank of Oman. MyChoice enables all National Bank of Oman credit and debit cardholders to earn and redeem points using their cards. Infinia, a leading organization specializing in Loyalty Program Management, Rewards, CRM and Payments; and Technology solutions developed the platform to enable NBO customers to enjoy a differentiated customer experience.

MyChoice Rewards program enables the customers to redeem their reward points at a wide range of airline, hotel and car rental partners worldwide and lifestyle privileges at various retail outlets in the Sultanate, without any blackout dates.

Infinia Services and Solutions, in a short span of 30 months, established itself as a regional loyalty leader with its presence in over 25 countries. It offers loyalty and rewards ... Read more »

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DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 17 Juin 2014

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, un opérateur pionnier des services mobiles par satellite (MSS), a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement du  Thuraya IP Commander, son premier terminal satellite mobile broadband basé  sur les normes MIL-SPEC. Le terminal sera commercialisé chez tous les partenaires de services de Thuraya au cours du troisième trimestre de 2014.

Développé en collaboration avec SRT Wireless, dont le siège se trouve aux États Unis, le IP Commander est conçu pour offrir des connexions voix et données durant des missions critiques et ce pour des applications mobiles ou fixes dans des conditions extrêmes et dans les endroits les plus reculés. Il est complètement adapté aux opérations militaires et gouvernementales ainsi qu’à d’autres applications dont  les services mobiles terrestres, ou les secteurs énergétiques et miniers. L’offre intègre aussi un appa ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

General Dang Van Hieu, Deputy Minister of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam praised the advanced technical development achieved by the Forensic Evidence Department at Abu Dhabi Police as well as its regional and global excellence. He also stressed the importance of the department’s role in police and security work and commended its unique scientific and practical potential.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, had recently met the Vietnamese official and the accompanying delegation at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. He briefed them on the department’s plans, its present and future objectives, its achievements and its role in achieving criminal justice.  He also highlighted the positive effect of the considerable support provided to the de ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs carried out a successful mock drill to evacuate the directorate’s building. The drill was conducted under the supervision of the CBRN Materials Response Task Force, affiliated with the Department of Emergency and Public Safety at the Directorate General of Central Operations.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department, noted that the mock evacuation drill and scenario come in pursuance of the environment, health and safety management system and the procedures for maintaining the international accreditation for the Environmental - Health & Safety Standards OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001. Al Hammadi also stressed that the Abu Dhabi Police strategy aims to establish public safety across all facilities, according to security scenarios and plans to apply the highest standards of ... Read more »

CLARENCE, New York - Mardi 17 Juin 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE MKT : XXII) a annoncé aujourd’hui l’inclusion de la société aux indices Russell 3000, Russell 2000, Russell Global et Russell Microcap. Cette inclusion sera effective après la reconstitution des indices d’actions américaines et mondiales de Russell Investments (Russell) du 27 juin 2014. L’annonce de Russell relative à la reconstitution annuelle de ses indices, qui inclut 22nd Century Group, a été publiée sur le site Web de Russell le vendredi 13 juin 2014, après la fermeture du marché boursier américain.

« Nous sommes heureux de rejoindre les divers indices Russell. Notre inclusion générera plus d’intérêt à la bourse pour la société parmi ceux de la communauté des investisseurs qui sont peu familiers à 22nd Century Group », a déclaré Joseph Pandolfino, le fondateur et chef de la direction de l’entreprise. Il a également ... Read more »

Matthew McCormick supervisera le projet de réservoir d’eau de la société au Japon

IRVINE, Californie. - Mardi 17 Juin 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kurion, Inc., innovateur dans le domaine de la gestion des déchets nucléaires et dangereux, a annoncé la nomination de Matthew McCormick au poste de directeur de projet. Auparavant, M. McCormick a travaillé au sein du Département de l’énergie au nettoyage du site de déchets nucléaires de Hanford dont le coût s'est élevé à plusieurs millions de dollars. Il a ainsi conclu ses 32 ans d’expérience au sein du service public. M. McCormick, qui prendra ses fonctions en juillet, supervisera le déploiement du nouveau Système de traitement mobile de Kurion (Kurion Mobile Processing System - KMPS) dans la centrale nucléaire de Fukushima-Daiichi.

« Je suis honoré d’accueillir Matt au sein de l’équipe Kurion », a déclaré John Raymont, fondateur et président de Kurion. « ... Read more »

Le taux de participation a augmenté de 29 % par rapport à l’édition 2013

LONDRES - Mardi 17 Juin 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile Asia Expo 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)--La GSMA a annoncé aujourd’hui que plus de 26 000* visiteurs uniques provenant de 93 pays et territoires ont participé à l’édition 2014 du Mobile Asia Expo, tenu du 11 au 13 juin à Shanghai. La conférence-exposition de trois jours a attiré les cadres des opérateurs mobiles, fabricants, fournisseurs d’équipement, sociétés de logiciels et sociétés Internet les plus grands et les plus influents de l’industrie, ainsi que des consommateurs friands de technologie. Le programme de la conférence a attiré plus de 3 000 participants, et plus de 55 % des délégués étaient des cadres de niveau C, dont plus de 150 chefs de direction.

« Notre troisième édition du Mobile Asia Expo a connu un succès retentissant, marquant le plus grand événement de l’industrie mobile que nous ... Read more »

CLARENCE, N.Y. - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE MKT: XXII) today announced that the Company will join the Russell 3000, Russell 2000, Russell Global and Russell Microcap Indexes when Russell Investments (Russell) reconstitutes its U.S. and global equity indexes on June 27, 2014. Russell’s announcement of its annual reconstitution of these Russell indexes, which included 22nd Century Group, was listed on the Russell website on Friday, June 13, 2014, after the U.S. stock market closed.

“We are pleased to be added to various Russell Indexes. Our inclusion will generate further interest in the Company’s stock among those investors in the investment community who may be less familiar with 22nd Century Group,” stated Joseph Pandolfino, the Company’s Founder and CEO. He added, “One goal of 22nd Century Group’s management is to be included in the Russell 1000 Index within 3 years ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Al Ain Police arrested a man suspected in the murder that took place yesterday “Friday” in a farm in the Ghamdh agricultural area in Al Ain, according to Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of Al Ain Police Directorate.

Director of Al Ain Police Directorate explained that the incident resulted in the death of S.M.K, who is 33 years old, and a GCC national, after being stabbed with a knife. He continued that the investigations are still on-going to determine the incident circumstances.  

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

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Dubai Summer Bonanza powered by Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), the umbrella organization of shopping malls in Dubai is back! The shopping extravaganza kick-starts from June 1st and concludes on September 5th. DSMG will be organizing 3 mega promotions: Shop in Dubai and See The World Campaign, Eid in Dubai and Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS).

To participate in the raffle, consumers need to shop for merchandise over AED 200 at any of the participating malls. The first phase of the campaign involves the chance to win an all-expense paid travel package to a destination of your choice.* Twenty five winning couples will be selected every Saturday from June 7th to 28th. Each couple will win a 3 day, 4 night package to a choice list of destinations worth up to AED 10,000/- in total. Additionally, prizes worth AED 500,000/- is also up for grabs. Five lucky winners will receive AED 25,000/- in shopping vou ... Read more »

Matthew McCormick to Oversee Company’s Tank Water Project in Japan

IRVINE, Calif. - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kurion, Inc., an innovator in nuclear and hazardous waste management, announced the appointment of Matthew McCormick as Project Director. McCormick previously oversaw the Department of Energy’s (DOE) multi-billion dollar cleanup at the Hanford nuclear waste site, a role that capped a 32-year career in public service. Beginning in July, McCormick will oversee deployment of the new Kurion Mobile Processing System (KMPS) at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

“I am honored to welcome Matt to the Kurion team,” said John Raymont, Kurion founder and president. “Matt brings a tremendous level of senior project and program management expertise that will immediately benefit our work at Fukushima.”

Raymont continued, “Matt will be responsible for the commissioning and operatio ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a devastating form of blood cancer that mainly affects people over 60 years old.1 For older patients who receive chemotherapy, the median survival is less than a year.2 Even though AML is considered rare, it accounts for around 18,860 new cases and 10,000 deaths in the US each year and is the most frequent cause of leukaemia-related deaths.3

    Only 1 in 3 (36%) of people have heard of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), reveals survey of 2,520 people from across Europe.4
    Awareness varied between the 5 countries surveyed: Italy demonstrated the highest awareness of AML (53%) and France the lowest (24%).4
    An overwhelming majority (67%)4 believed leukaemia to be a ‘treatable’ form of cancer. However in the case of AML, prognosis is considered poor ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US - Sunday, June 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    First insights from IntroDia™, the largest multinational survey of its kind, are presented at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 74th Scientific Sessions®
    Physicians believe early conversations with people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes are crucial, but many report a variety of challenges at the point of diagnosis
    IntroDia™ is currently ongoing and has been developed by Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly, in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

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The first insights from IntroDia™ presented at the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) 74th Scientific Sessions®, showed that over three quarters (76-100 percent across 26 countries) of 6,753 physicians surveyed agree that conversations at diagnosis impact the way people wit ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the 15th day of the month of Sha’aban, the Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department in Al Ain organized a traditional celebration under the locally known name of “Haq Al Laila”. The celebration aims to promote the national identity and acquaint children with the heritage of the past with a view to keep this tradition alive in their minds. Held by the Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department in Al Ain at its headquarters, the celebration was attended by a number of children and children of the department’s employees.

Colonel Khalifa Matar Balquba' Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department in Al Ain, said that this initiative is  part of the initiatives organized by Al Ain Residency to enable  social participation with a humanitarian touch. It also embodies its quest to encourage the humanitarian relatio ... Read more »