As part of the MoI Initiative

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Professor Aisha Mohammed Al Mehias Al Ali, Chief of the Community Services Section, the Foreign Affairs Department, at the Diwan of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, hosted a Ramadan Council under the theme United in Responsibility “UAE between Modernization and Heritage”. The Council was attended by Sheikha Mira Saqr Al Qasimi; Sheikha Mariam Saqr Al Qasimi; Dr. Nada Al Marzouqi; Professor Maryam Kildari; Sharifa Al Mehyas; Halima Al Mullah; Aisha Saif; Fatima Al Mehyas; Mariam Salem, and a large number of Emirati women.

The council was held in Sharjah, as part of the Ministry of Interior’s initiative, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior. The participants tackled the topic of UAE heritage and the challenges of preserving the national ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 7th 2014

The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in cooperation with the Department of Transport (DoT), launched the “They Fooled Me” campaign on a number of public buses roaming the main routes of the capital. This step reflects the interest of the ministry to interact with the public and utilize all means, including public buses, to raise public awareness about drugs and their impact on individual, family and social levels.

Mohamed Nasser Al Otaiba, Acting General Manager of the Bus Office at DoT, praised the efforts of the MoI in launching the campaign that aims to raise public awareness on drugs. Mr. Al Otaiba said, “The MoI succeeded in communicating effectively with the public, using a number of friendly activities and surprises. This reflects the capabilities of the police to stay up-to-date and achieve the objectives of the police and security system.”

“We appreci ... Read more »

Hosted by Mohamed bin Huwaiden in Sharjah
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

H.E Mohamed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, member of the Advisory Council of Sharjah, hosted a Ramadan Council at his residence in Al Dhaid.  Participants at the council, organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, stressed the need to document all laws and legislations enacted and approved by the UAE pertaining to laborers, so as to be accessible to workers’ rights organizations and authorities.

The speakers praised the government’s efforts regarding laborers; stressing that the UAE is a leading model in protecting the rights of the migrant workers. To this end, the wise UAE Government has dedicated the utmost attention to provide all workers with the requirements of a decent life, by enacting several resolutions, laws, plans, and programs that ... Read more »

SUMMIT, New Jersey - Jeudi 10 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

L’étude de phase III POSTURE n’a pas atteint le critère principal ASAS 20 à la semaine 16

Sur la base des données d’efficacité et d’innocuité à la semaine 24, le Comité indépendant de contrôle des données a recommandé la poursuite l’étude de phase III POSTURE sans changement

Dans les groupes de traitement par OTEZLA, les résultats ASAS 20 ont continué de s’améliorer au fil du temps

Profil de tolérabilité et d’innocuité d’OTEZLA cohérent avec les résultats des essais cliniques antérieurs

July 09, 2014 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) a annoncé aujourd’hui les résultats de, POSTURE, son étude de phase III évaluant OTEZLA, l’inhibiteur oral ciblé de la phosphodiestérase de type 4 (PDE4) développé par la société, chez les patients souffrant d’une spondylarthrite ankylosa ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Five Ramadan Councils will be held Thursday evening in Abu Dhabi, Ajman, and Umm Al-Quwain. Organized by the Ministry of Interior’s Law Respect Culture Bureau in the General Secretary of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Ramadan Councils are a continuation of the councils launched in 2012 as an initiative by the ministry that aims to engage citizens in discussing topics that are of primary importance and interest to the public.

The first Ramadan Council, which will be a women’s council, will tackle the topic of “United in Responsibility: Our Culture and Domestic Laborers.” It will be hosted by Al Anoud bu Haroun, and will be moderated by media personality Rasha Al Shemmari.

The second Ramadan Council will be hosted by Hamad bin Ghalita Al Ghafli, Secretary of H.H. Ruler of Ajman. It will discuss the topic of “United in De ... Read more »

SUMMIT, N.J. - Thursday, July 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Phase III POSTURE Study Did Not Achieve Primary Endpoint of ASAS 20 at Week 16

Based on Efficacy and Safety Data at Week 24, the Independent Data Monitoring Committee Recommended Continuation of the Phase III POSTURE Study Without Change

In OTEZLA Study Arms, ASAS 20 Results Continued to Improve Over Time

OTEZLA Tolerability and Safety Profile Consistent With Previous Clinical Trials

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced results of its phase III POSTURE study evaluating OTEZLA, the company’s oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. The OTEZLA arms did not achieve statistically significant improvement versus the placebo arm for the primary endpoint, the percentage of patients who achieve an ASAS (Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society) 20 response at week 16. However, in a presp ... Read more »

VENISE & BRUXELLES & LUXEMBOURG - Jeudi 10 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les opérateurs européens de satellites ont souligné aujourd’hui le rôle essentiel que joue le satellite dans le déploiement des futures infrastructures numériques.

L’Association des opérateurs satellites européens (ESOA), représentée par son Secrétaire général, Aarti Holla, et le PDG de SES, Karim Michel Sabbagh, a participé à Venise à une réunion de haut niveau entre de grands responsables politiques de l’UE et d’importants dirigeants d’entreprises.

M. Sabbagh, Président-directeur général de SES (NYSE Euronext Paris et Bourse de Luxembourg: SESG) et membre du Conseil d’administration de l’ESOA, est intervenu aux côtés du Premier Ministre italien Matteo Renzi, du Vice-Président de la Commission européenne Neelie Kroes, de décideurs politiques des États-membres de l’Union européenne et de PDG de grandes sociétés du sect ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Saeed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents will be hosting the first Collective Iftar banquet for people with special needs on Saturday, July 12 at the Shangri-La hotel in Abu Dhabi; as part the UAE celebrations to mark the Zayed Humanitarian Day that is celebrated on Ramadan 19 of each year, in a tribute to the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of Saaed Society, noted that the collective Iftar banquet for people with special needs aligns with the spirit of the holy month and the values of goodness and philanthropy established by the higher leadership, to provide humanitarian and charitable support to the needy within the UAE and around the world.

He also explained that Saeed Society chose this humanitarian mission in order to help ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Jeudi 10 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oberthur Technologies (OT), un leader mondial dans les solutions de sécurité numérique pour la mobilité, annonce ce jour que PEARL, son élément sécurisé embarqué, est le premier de sa catégorie à être certifié CIPURSETM. En tant que membre actif de l’Alliance OSPT, OT soutient ce standard ouvert conçu pour les autorités de transport mais qui est également proposé aux services citadins.

Avec PEARL d’OT® et CIPURSETM embarqués dans les nouvelles générations de smartphones, les utilisateurs finaux profiteront d’un accès facile et rapide au train, tramway ou bus en passant simplement leur mobile devant un terminal sans contact. Les villes seront également bientôt capables de déployer des services tels que la location de vélos ou de voitures, l’accès aux piscines ou aux librairies; tout cela grâce à cette technologie innovante. Faire la queue pour avoir un ticket sera donc ... Read more »

Le bureau de Singapour de la société de traitement de paiements servira de plate-forme pour répondre aux besoins du marché régional

REDWOOD CITY, Californie - Jeudi 10 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--En vue de répondre aux besoins croissants du marché des produits prépayés et services financiers via mobile de la région de l’Asie-Pacifique, i2c, Inc., un fournisseur de solutions de traitement de paiements et de commerce émergent, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’ouverture de son bureau de Singapour. Situé au One Raffles Place, le bureau hébergera le personnel chargé des produits, des services client et du développement commercial.

Les solutions d’i2c redéfinissent ce qui est possible dans le domaine du prépayé, du débit et du crédit, ainsi que dans le commerce émergent en offrant une plateforme de traitement mondiale unique qui intègre des capacités de mobile et de fidélisation. Les émetteurs qui envisagent de lancer des produits pré ... Read more »

VENICE, Italy & BRUSSELS & LUXEMBOURG - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- European satellite operators today underlined the crucial role that satellite plays in the roll-out of future digital infrastructures.

The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA), represented by its Secretary General, Aarti Holla, and by the CEO of SES, Karim Michel Sabbagh, participated in a high-level meeting between leading EU political and business representatives in Venice.

Sabbagh, President and CEO of SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Member of the ESOA Board, spoke alongside Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes, policy makers from European Union member states and CEOs of leading ICT companies at “Digital Venice 2014”, an event organised by the Italian Presidency.

Taking the floor to welcome the Digital Venice initiative, Sabbagh noted that th ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that PEARL, its embedded Secure Element, is the first of its kind to be CIPURSE™-certified. As an active member of the OSPT Alliance, OT supports this open standard designed for transport authorities but also open to city services.

With PEARL by OT® and CIPURSE™ present in the next generation of smartphones, end-users will enjoy the convenience of getting on and off the train, tram or bus by simply waving their phone in front of a contactless terminal. Cities will soon be capable of deploying services like bike or car rental, swimming pool or library access, all thanks to this innovative technology. Queuing to get a ticket will soon be history! Electronic tickets are not only environmental-friendly, they are also more convenient. Thanks to OT solutions, PEARL will t ... Read more »

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NEW YORK - Tuesday, July 8th 2014

Award-winning entertainer Ellen DeGeneres and J. Christopher Burch, founder of C. Wonder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital, announced today the formation of a joint partnership to create and sell E.D., a new collection designed by Ms. DeGeneres. E.D. will offer an array of product categories including home, ready-to-wear, accessories, and pets. First to launch will be a capsule collection of direct-to-consumer home items for Holiday 2014 followed by a full collection launch at retail for Spring 2015.

This partnership has created a new paradigm for celebrity-based collections. Both Ms. DeGeneres and Mr. Burch are equally invested, with Ms. DeGeneres providing creative direction and Mr. Burch bringing manufacturing and brand development expertise. Additionally, the new company has many highly experienced retail and brand experts in management and board leadership positions including Michael Francis, Ch ... Read more »

PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday, July 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the science of analgesia, today announced the company affiliate’s first regulatory submission outside of the United States for ZORVOLEX® (diclofenac) capsules. A new drug application was filed for the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with the Republic of Lebanon Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). ZORVOLEX was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2013 for the treatment of mild to moderate acute pain in adults and is not currently approved for marketing in any other country. A supplemental New Drug Application seeking approval for osteoarthritis pain is currently being reviewed by FDA.

“The first ZORVOLEX filing outside of the United States is a tremendous milestone for our company, building on a very busy first half of 2014, which included the ZORVOLEX ... Read more »

Payment processor's Singapore office will serve as a hub for addressing regional market needs  

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To address the growing market for prepaid products and mobile financial services in the Asia Pacific region, i2c, Inc., a provider of payment processing and emerging commerce solutions, today announced the opening of its Singapore office. Located at One Raffles Place, the office will house product, client services and business development staff.

i2c's solutions are redefining what's possible in prepaid, debit, credit and emerging commerce by offering a single global processing platform with integrated mobile and loyalty capabilities. Issuers looking to launch travel, virtual, mobile, corporate and government prepaid products in the Asia Pacific region are working with i2c to get to market quickly with differentiated programs. With programs in market in Japan, China, the ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols, organized yesterday Monday the first forum for the traffic services under the theme of “7-star Traffic Services” and was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The forum is a part of the strategic directives of the Abu Dhabi Police to provide better services to customers and to promote a culture of standards in service excellence consistent with the UAE Outstanding Government Services Program.

The forum began with a short film about one of the motivational meetings held by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The movie reflects His Highness’ confidence in the headquarters’ staff and his keenness to elevate performance to the highest levels in order to reach a leading position globally in policing services systems.

Brigadier En ... Read more »