BARRINGTON, Ill. - Thursday, July 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) EcoPlanet Bamboo Group has hired three seasoned executives from $8.5 billion timber giant Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) in a key step to ensure its continued success and global expansion, and has named Marvin Ray Risco as the Group president. “Ray Risco brings a unique set of high level global experience and success,” says Troy Wiseman, CEO of EcoPlanet Bamboo. Risco began his career in forestry as Financial Director for Weyerhaeuser Forestlands International and rose to become Vice President of International Operations, covering operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia before most recently being named as President of Weyerhaeuser Solutions. “Ray brings a wealth of financial, operational and managerial expertise and the know-how to develop those processes within large companies, which we can now effectively apply at EcoPlanet Bamboo,” says Wiseman.

Joining Risco to form pa ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany. - Thursday, July 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) For non-U.S. Media Only
Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that for the first time the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for a treatment in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a devastating and fatal lung disease. Nintedanib* is an investigational therapy currently under FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) review for IPF.
“We’re excited nintedanib* has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation in the US, which we hope will make the treatment available to IPF patients as quickly as possible. Currently there are no FDA-approved treatments available for IPF. We are committed to working with all regulatory bodies to make nintedanib* available to people living with this serious and life-threatening lung disease,” said Professor Klaus Dugi, Chief Medical Officer, Boehringer Ingelheim.
The Breakthrough Therapy ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the Middle East and North Africa’s largest ICT hub, will host a two-day programme by the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Digital Innovation, on 4-5 August 2014 at The Fairmont, The Palm, Dubai. This is the first time that the programme will be held in the Middle East, and demonstrates the rapid growth of digital innovation in the region.

Led by Dr. Sanjay Sarma, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Digital Learning at MIT, the course is held in partnership with Eruditus Executive Education and aims to give participants the opportunity to heighten their understanding of key technology trends applicable to the business world.

Comprising of a series of eight sessions spread over the two days in addition to individual interactions with Dr. Sarma, the Digital Innovation programme seeks to identify and evaluate new inno ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior honored the winners of the creative competition that was a part of the “They Fooled Me” campaign. The competition, held through social networking sites, asked participants to write advice, design posters, or create a video that expresses the contents and objectives of the campaign. In recognition of their participation in the high-profile campaign, the winners received cash prize incentives.

During the ceremony that was held today, Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Al Khajah hailed the creative efforts of the youth and their constructive participation in the campaign. This participation emphasizes the ministry’s keenness to involve different sectors of the community in order to raise awa ... Read more »

NEW YORK. - Jeudi 17 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) a fait la déclaration suivante aujourd’hui, confirmant les rapports de la presse selon lesquels la société avait proposé à Time Warner Inc. de combiner les deux sociétés :

« 21st Century Fox confirme avoir formellement proposé à Time Warner, le mois dernier, de combiner les deux sociétés. Le Conseil d’administration de Time Warner a refusé de donner suite à notre proposition. Nous ne sommes pas actuellement en discussions d’aucune sorte avec Time Warner. »

À propos de 21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox est le premier portefeuille mondial d'actifs de télévision par câble, radiodiffusion et satellite, de cinéma et de télévision à péage, couvrant les six continents. Touchant chaque jour plus de de 1,5 milliard d’abonnés dans environ 50 langues locales, 21st Century Fox détient un portefeuille mondial de réseaux et d& ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs Department in Al Ain received children from the Emirates Autism Society within their tour on governmental departments in Al Ain. This step comes in line with the initiative recently launched by the Society titled as “In the Footsteps of Zayed.”

The visit comes within the initiative that aims at establishing the noble principles of humanitarian action and social values that were planted by the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, into the minds of the citizens of this beloved country.

The tour included the distribution of symbolic gifts to the participant children to encourage them on giving, as well as the distribution of Ramadan gifts on the clients of the department and taking commemorative photos with them.

Colonel Khalifa Matar Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department in Al Ain, we ... Read more »

NEW YORK. - Thursday, July 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today issued the following statement confirming press reports that it made a proposal to combine with Time Warner Inc.:

“21st Century Fox can confirm that we made a formal proposal to Time Warner last month to combine the two companies. The Time Warner Board of Directors declined to pursue our proposal. We are not currently in any discussions with Time Warner."

About 21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox is the world's premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV and satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe. Reaching more than 1.5 billion subscribers in approximately 50 local languages every day, 21st Century Fox is home to a global portfolio of cable and broadcasting networks and properties, including FOX, FX, FXX, FXM, FS1, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, FOX Sports, Fox Sports Network, National Geographi ... Read more »

PHILADELPHIE - Jeudi 17 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, une société pharmaceutique d’envergure mondiale spécialisée dans les analgésiques, a annoncé aujourd'hui que sa société affiliée, Iroko Pharmaceuticals Inc., avait conclu un contrat de licence avec EMS accordant à cette dernière des droits exclusifs pour la commercialisation et la vente des gélules de ZORVOLEXMD (diclofénac) au Brésil. EMS devra obtenir les autorisations nécessaires eu égard à la réglementation, au prix, à la commercialisation et à la fourniture du médicament au Brésil. En octobre 2013, ZORVOLEX a été approuvé par la Food and Drug Administration (FDA) des États-Unis pour le traitement de la douleur aiguë d'intensité faible à modérée chez les adultes.et est maintenant offert sur ordonnance. À ce jour, la commercialisation de ZOROLEX n'a été approuvée dans aucun autre pays.

« Ce nouveau partenariat stratégique nous permettra de mettre ... Read more »

L’ancien chef de la direction de Shopping.com et cadre d’eBay misera sur sa profonde expertise en e-commerce, marketing et publicité expertise pour stimuler la croissance de LivingSocial sur un marché en évolution

WASHINGTON - Jeudi 17 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LivingSocial a annoncé aujourd’hui que Gautam Thakar Thakar rejoindra la société en tant que son nouveau président et directeur général. Il reprendra les fonctions de Tim O’Shaughnessy, qui a annoncé plus tôt cette année son intention de se retirer.

 « Nous savions que nous voulions un nouveau PDG ayant la capacité de promouvoir l’entreprise avec énergie, vision et de profondes connaissances en e-commerce. Le Conseil d’administration et moi-même avons rencontré un certain nombre de candidats exceptionnels, et nous croyons tous que Gautam est parfait pour l’avenir de LivingSocial », a déclaré O’Shaughnessy.

Thakar ... Read more »

Après le succès de la série de l'année dernière, Tejari propose quatre autres séances d'information gratuites

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Jeudi 17 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Tejari est de retour pour une deuxième année avec sa série de séances d'information en ligne gratuites destinées aux professionnels en matière d'achats et de gestion de l'offre dans la région du Moyen-Orient. La série a remporté  un énorme succès l'année dernière avec des séances d'information sur: Les Ventes aux Enchères Réussies, les Meilleures Pratiques en matière de Gestion du Programme et du Processus pour l’Achat et la Visibilité à travers la Gestion du Contrat.

 Ce à quoi vous pouvez-vous attendre?

Les séances d’informations, visant à partager les connaissances, seront sous forme de forum pour Tejari afin de pouvoir partager les  expériences et ses meilleures approches pour l'adoption et l'utilisation de ses te ... Read more »

ME NewsWire

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Wednesday, July 16th 2014

This Ramadan, RSG International, UAE’s prime real estate and property developers, announced ‘easy payment plan’ on their premium property, Qasr Sabah. RSG are the only developers in UAE to offer this payment plan especially in this holy month. With this ground-breaking payment plan, customers will be offered affordable property possession in Dubai, with nothing but maximum benefit for the buyers!

For single unit properties, the Ramadan promotion involves an easy ten-instalment payment plan that includes 4 payments after handover. The buyer will pay 5% of the total amount for booking as the first instalment, followed by 5% payment on bi-monthly basis for the next three instalments. The fifth instalment is a 10% amount payment trailed by 30% payment on the handover which is in October 2015. The next four instalments will be of 10% payment that has to be made for next four reg ... Read more »

PHILADELPHIA - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the science of analgesia, today announced that its affiliate, Iroko Pharmaceuticals Inc., has signed a licensing agreement with EMS around the exclusive rights to market and sell ZORVOLEX® (diclofenac) capsules in Brazil. EMS will be responsible for obtaining regulatory and pricing approval, as well as the marketing and supply of the medication, in that territory. ZORVOLEX was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2013 for the treatment of mild to moderate acute pain in adults and is now available by prescription. ZORVOLEX is not currently approved for marketing in any other country.

“This new strategic partnership will allow us to utilize the expertise and knowledge of EMS to further expand access and availability of ZORVOLEX to regions outside of the Unit ... Read more »

Citizen tells his plight with drugs to protect youth from the dangers of the nefarious scourge

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 16th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Driven by courage and a high sense of moral responsibility, Mohammed Al Bloushi decided to tell his story with drugs without fear, in a bid to raise awareness of his young fellow countrymen about the dangers associated with drug use and abuse. He elaborates on how he became prey to this rampant vice at a very young age, when he was still a student, and ended up sentenced to life in prison. He emphasized that his release from prison was the final chapter of a tragedy written by bad friends who “fooled him” as a young man, and abandoned him to his fate when he ended up in jail.

As he began talking, I asked him what prompted him to publish his story through the various print and visual media; to which he replied courageously: “As a believer, I fear none but Allah Almighty; and s ... Read more »