MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, August 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts launched Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences (www.waldorfastoria.com/drivingexperiences) at six of its landmark properties in the United States. The new driving program offers hotel guests the unique opportunity to get behind-the-wheel of three incredible supercars under the guidance of world-class professional racecar driver Didier Theys.

Designed to appeal to discerning travelers and automotive enthusiasts, Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences give participants access to three of the world’s most famous super cars, including a Ferrari 458 Italia Spider, McLaren MP4-12C, and Porsche 911 Turbo.

The driving experience program will start its engines in six of Waldorf Astoria’s 29 properties, including:

    Waldorf Astoria Park City – Park City, Utah, September 30 – October 5
    La Q ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Knowledge Center at the Strategy and Performance Development Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, organized the fifth forum for exchanging knowledge and ideas. The forum, held under the slogan ‘Creativity and Innovation, Excellence Laboratory’ at  the Forensic Evidence Hall at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, is organized in collaboration with the Knowledge Higher Committee.

Major Mohammed Ismail Al Harmoudi, Head of Complaints and Suggestions Department at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, presented the first paper that addressed the concept of creativity and innovation. He pointed out that support from the leadership for creativity is the essential foundation for any institution’s success, as it encourages a cooperative spirit that benefits from the experiences and ideas of others, with a view to develop and impr ... Read more »

IBC2014

LONDRES. - Samedi 16 Août 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) IBC a confirmé la liste complète des intervenants à sa conférence IBC2014. Incluant des acteurs de premier plan et des protagonistes de l’industrie, le panel d’orateurs de cette année reflétera les progrès réalisés dans le secteur, chaque journée du programme de cinq jours procurant des perspectives uniques sur l’historique d’innovation du secteur des médias et des divertissements électroniques. Parmi les cadres de niveau C et les personnalités du secteur présentes, on peut citer : David Abraham, PDG de Channel 4 ; Matt Brittin, Président de Google Europe ; le Professeur Brian Cox OBE ; Tim Davie, PDG et Directeur Monde de BBC Worldwide ; Sam Barnett, PDG de MBC ; Bruce Tuchman, Président de Sundance Channel Global et de MGM Channel Global ; Neelie Kroes, Vice-présidente de la Commission européenne ; Charlie Vogt, PDG d’Imagine Communications et de Gates Air ; ainsi que ... Read more »