OSAKA, Japan - Saturday, July 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation has a global partnership with FUTBOL CLUB BARCELONA (FC Barcelona), which will continue for 3 years from April 2013 to March 2016. Through this partnership, Panasonic collaborates with FC Barcelona on marketing activities and brings the passion of football to people all around the world.

Since April 2013, Panasonic has been carrying out promotional activities in the global promotion of VIERA as the "FC Barcelona Official TV", including the display of 3D match footage in stores, shop front displays, goods campaigns and the use of the brand and image of FC Barcelona on the company's websites and Facebook pages.

Panasonic VIERA, the Official 'FC Barcelona TV,' is carrying out a global promotion including the release of the Star Generator, a smartphone camera app, and the BARCA CLOCK Screen Saver, which turns your PC desktops into Camp Nou, FC Barce ... Read more »

With Traffic Jams Occurring Near Mosques

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic Section affiliated with the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against the risks of parking at roundabouts; particularly near mosques that are crowded which could hinder traffic movement and cause traffic accidents.

Major Matar Mohamed Al Muhairi, Acting Chief of Al Ain Traffic Section, called upon motorists to abide by traffic laws and regulations while performing prayers in the last ten days of Ramadan and to benefit from the spiritual meanings of the Holy Month by paying attention to the rights of other people who share the road. He urged them not to park their vehicles haphazardly, to avoid blocking entrances or other vehicles by parking directly behind them, and to follow the instructions of traffic policemen.

He also stressed the importance of following traffic laws and regulat ... Read more »

During a Ramadan Forum in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, met with the General Directorate of Police Operations’ staff members of various ranks during the Police Operations’ Ramadan Forum held on Thursday evening, at the Police Officers’ City in Abu Dhabi.

During the Ramadan Forum, attendees discussed the means to develop work mechanisms across all locations, to ensure that the various Police Operations’ units and departments remain at the forefront, by constantly seeking to achieve excellence and leadership in accordance with the best and latest practices implemented in advanced world countries.

The forum focused on the importance of disseminating the culture of excellence in all its concepts and implications, to make excellence the main goal of the next phase. The partici ... Read more »

World’s Top Supply Chain Experts Working with Local Farmers to Improve Practices

CINCINNATI. - Friday, July 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Separating sustainable sources from non-sustainable sources in the production of palm oil and palm kernel oil is highly complicated, but Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) is stepping up to address the problem. The Company is conducting an in-field study to understand the practices of small farmers – and how those practices can be improved to protect local forests. P&G is partnering with the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) to field the study, fulfilling a commitment it made earlier this year as part of new goals to achieve zero deforestation in the palm oil supply chain.

“We want to make the sourcing of palm oil and palm kernel oil sustainable from start to finish -- and still economically viable for local farmers who depend on the crop to support their families,” sa ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior reviewed at his office on Wednesday, the annual achievement report of Noor Dubai Charity Foundation, which supports projects to combat blindness and visual impairment in various countries around the world.   Nasser Khalifa Al Budoor, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Noor Dubai Foundation, presented a copy of the Foundation’s annual report to His Highness, who praised the Foundation’s accomplishments in providing prevention and treatment against blindness and ocular diseases.   The meeting was attended by Col. Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Office of H.H the Minister and a number of officers.   The Noor Dubai Foundation is an international charitable non-profit organization that works with global partners to eradicate the causes of p ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Dimanche 27 Juillet 2014

À la demande de l'Organisation internationale de la police criminelle (Interpol), l'équipe émiratie de l'Identification des victimes du désastre s'est rendue mardi en Ukraine pour participer à l'identification des restes des victimes tuées dans le crash de l'avion MH17 du vol Malaysia Airlines en Ukraine  qui a eu lieu jeudi dernier, tuant ainsi 298 passagers et membres d'équipage.

Selon le commandant général Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, directeur général des Opérations centrales et chef de la commission des Affaires des victimes, l'équipe émiratie de l'Identification des victimes du désastre, dirigée par le commandant Raed Al Muhairi, directeur du Bureau des Affaires des victimes comprend plusieurs experts et deux médecins urgentiste  du département d'Urgence et de la Sécurité publique. L'équipe a immédiatement répondu à la demande reçue de l ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 26th 2014

The Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ has announced the visiting hours for inmates in Al Ain and Al Wathba centers, as well as in Al Razeen Section and the Juveniles Care Center during Eid Al Fitr holidays. Visits will resume after the holidays in accordance with the previous schedule, while the holiday visit schedule will be applied as of Tuesday, July 29 instead of Monday if Eid will fall on Tuesday.

Colonel Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Director of the Punitive & Correctional Establishments noted that female visitors will be able to visit male inmates (all cases except drugs) on Monday, July 28 between 8 am and 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm for drug-related cases.

He also noted that Tuesday, July 29 will be specified for Arab male visitors, between 8 am and 1 pm for all cases except drugs, and between 3 pm and 5 pm for drug-related cases.

As for ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi welcomed the summer camp youngsters and accompanying teachers from the Emirates Autism Society as they toured governmental departments and institutions. This visit is part of the society’s recently launched initiative entitled, ‘In the Footsteps of Zayed.’

The initiative aims to emphasize the principles of humanitarian action and societal values that are embedded in the hearts and minds of the people of this beloved country by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also aims to integrate children with autism and highlight their abilities to make effective contributions within the community.

In his office, Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, met with Dr. Khawla Al Saadi, Chairman of the Emirates Autism Society; and Salem Al ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Friday, July 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On July 8, 2014, Panasonic Corporation hosted a remote classroom about batteries for 80 eighth-year students from two classes at Bijeshwori Gyan Mandir Sainik Mahavidyalaya in Nepal. Panasonic Members served as lecturers, with translation provided by a teacher from Chiyoda Elementary School in Kawachi-Nagano, Osaka, which helped provide the link with the Nepalese school.

Chiyoda Elementary School had previously held other exchange classes with the Nepalese school using video conferencing systems. This particular lesson was designed to teach the Nepalese students the joys of science through a Handmade Battery Class, and was conducted with the help of the Kawachi-Nagano Educational Media Center.

The day began with an explanation of the various types of batteries, general knowledge about batteries and their properties, and an overview of Panasonic. The children then experienced building their ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Dimanche 27 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--WTAS Global établit une présence à Milan et Brescia, en Italie, avec l'ajout de Studio Associato De Vecchi. Fondée en 1925, Studio De Vecchi est une entreprise de troisième génération et un leader reconnu en matière de prestation de services de conseil en fiscalité, droit, comptabilité et finance à des entreprises nationales et multinationales en Italie.

 « L'ajout de Studio De Vecchi est stratégique et synergique », a commenté Mark Vorsatz, PDG de WTAS et président du WTAS Global Management Council. « Notre engagement commun est de fournir un service de premier ordre à nos clients grâce à notre intendance et à l'investissement que nous faisons dans notre personnel. En outre, le calibre des professionnels de Studio De Vecchi est exceptionnel et va renforcer notre capacité à servir les clients de façon transparente à travers le monde ».

Au total, 34 ... Read more »

Shows Regret after being Arrested

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

An Asian woman was arrested by Abu Dhabi Police officers while she was asking for handouts in front of a mosque. The woman, who entered the UAE on tourist visa, was sitting on the ground preying on people’s emotions and humanitarian spirit, seeking alms through mendicancy to provide for her daughter’s wedding expenses in her home country.

“There is no place for beggars in our society,” said Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Acting Director of the Capital Police Directorate. He said that special teams had been set up to carry out extensive inspection campaigns to arrest beggars as part of a police crackdown to prevent beggars from seeking immoral alms and "profiteering from mendacity", in collaboration with community members.

Elaborating on the details of the case, Colonel Dr. Borshid added that the woman expre ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Community Police Department at the Abu Dhabi Police carried out a set of awareness activities under the “Your Safety” Campaign, as part of the annual awareness programs and campaigns during the Holy Month of Ramadan.   Lt. Colonel Mubarak Bin Muhairom, Head of Department of Community Police, noted that these activities were intended to boost public awareness on the need to curb negative phenomena, notably countering the scourge of begging and fireworks. “Such activities also aim to strengthen communication and partnership with the various community segments and sectors,” he added.   Furthermore, Lt. Colonel Bin Muhairom underscored the commitment of the Community Police to promote security and social awareness so as to curb negative behaviors, promote positive values and principles associated with society usages and to maintain security and safety. & ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO. - Friday, July 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) WTAS Global is establishing a presence in Milan and Brescia, Italy, through the addition of Studio Associato De Vecchi. Founded in 1925, Studio De Vecchi is a third generation firm and recognized leader in providing tax, legal, accounting and financial advisory services to domestic and multinational businesses in Italy.

“The addition of Studio De Vecchi is strategic and synergistic,” commented Mark Vorsatz, CEO of WTAS and Chair of WTAS Global Management Council. “We share a common commitment to providing best in class service to our clients through our stewardship and the investment we make in our people. In addition, the caliber of the professionals at Studio De Vecchi is tremendous and will further strengthen our ability to serve clients in a seamless fashion across the globe.”

In total, 34 professionals will join WTAS Global in September of this year as part the ... Read more »

Transfert des participations de Sky en Italie et en Allemagne à BSkyB ; maintien d’une participation de 39,1 pour cent dans la société BSkyB élargie et perception de liquidités et d’actifs pour une valeur totalisant 9,3 milliards de $

NEW YORK. - Dimanche 27 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

La société poursuivra son programme de rachat d’actions au cours de l’exercice 2015 sous couvert d’une nouvelle autorisation

(BUSINESS WIRE) (NASDAQ : FOXA, FOX) a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle transférera Sky Italia et sa participation de 57,4 pour cent dans Sky Deutschland à BSkyB pour donner naissance à un leader paneuropéen dans le domaine de la télévision numérique grâce à la fusion de ces actifs.

En échange de ce transfert, 21st Century Fox recevra environ 9,3 milliards de $ en valeur de BSkyB, se composant d’environ 8,6 milliards de $ en liquidités et d’une participation de 21 pour cent de BSkyB dans National Geo ... Read more »

Transfers Sky Holdings in Italy and Germany to BSkyB; Will Maintain 39.1 Percent Interest in Expanded BSkyB and Receive $9.3 Billion In Cash and Assets

NEW YORK - Saturday, July 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Company Will Continue Share Repurchases in FY 2015 Under New Authorization

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA, FOX) today announced that it will transfer Sky Italia and its 57.4 percent interest in Sky Deutschland to BSkyB to create a pan-European digital television leader through the combination of these assets.

In exchange for the transfer, 21st Century Fox will receive approximately $9.3 billion in value from BSkyB comprised of approximately $8.6 billion in cash and BSkyB’s 21 percent interest in National Geographic Channels International, raising 21st Century Fox’s ownership stake to 73 percent. In addition, 21st Century Fox will participate in BSkyB’s announced equity offering by purchasing approximately $900 million ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 24th 2014

The football team of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of  Abu Dhabi Police was crowned champion of the Al Dhafra Ramadan Football Championship organized by Al Dhafra football club, after defeating team Argentina 1-0  at the final match. The championship hosted 27 teams divided into 4 groups, with a number of players from Emirati football clubs.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police, said: “Sports is an essential element of police work, as it helps to enhance the physical, mental and psychological capabilities of police staff members. Good job performance requires physical fitness and mental health; and sports can achieve that, because as we say, ‘a sound mind in a sound body’.” Brigadier Al Harithi praised Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s the team for winning the championship, urging the players ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Road Travelers Must Check Tires to Prevent Accidents

The Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department of Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Tyre Company, provided motorists with essential information in order to avoid traffic accidents that may result from faulty tires. Motorists were urged to check the conditions of the tires, and make sure they are compliant with specifications and appropriate for the necessary speeds of the vehicle before buying them. They were also encouraged to make a commitment to drive safely and to familiarize themselves with needed tire specifications so as to avoid hurting themselves or others on the road.

These efforts fall under the “Your Safety” campaign that is carried out by the Abu Dhabi Police. The campaign spreads key concepts such as tire safety and optimal use, and urges motorists, especially road travelers, to conduct periodic ... Read more »