NEW YORK - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energy Intelligence announced today that Danish company Dong Energy is the winner of its 2014 Award for Leadership in New Energy. The award recognizes a company that is at the forefront of the energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to alternative energy forms. Dong Energy has been a pioneer in developing offshore wind technology, building off its expertise in both offshore oil and gas development and onshore wind.

The award will be presented to Dong Energy on October 29, 2014, during the first full day of the 35th Annual Oil & Money Conference in London, organized by Energy Intelligence and the International New York Times.

The award's selection process began with the Energy Intelligence editorial team compiling a list of nominees. The winner was then chosen by a selection committee comprised of independent experts in new energy from the business world complemented by senio ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

SOHO and SMB Networking Solutions Vendor will showcase a range of products and Unveil new Plans to Expand and Develop the Channel Business in the Region

 TP-LINK, a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products has confirmed that it will be participating at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.

According to the company, which provides a range of products in Middle East including Wireless, ADSL, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters, the regional marketing is rapidly developing as most governments lead with infrastructure and e-government services.

TP-LINK said having been in the Middle East market since 2011, the company has started to develop its business in Middle East and Africa and wants to grow deeper and strengthen its market position.

Denny Liang, General Manager, TP-LINK Middle East, said it is i ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Data show Spiriva® Respimat® reduced the risk of patients having a severe asthma exacerbation** by 21% when used as add-on therapy in patients who have symptoms despite taking current standard treatment†1
Almost one in two patients with asthma still experience symptoms while receiving current treatment options,2,3,4 putting them at increased risk of potentially life-threatening asthma exacerbations5
The regulatory acceptance of Spiriva® Respimat® in asthma establishes a new class of treatment – no new inhaled treatment class has been approved in asthma for over a decade6
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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the indication for Spiriva® (tiotropium) Respimat®* in asthma has been accepted by the regulatory authorities in the EU. Spiriva® Respimat® is indicated as an add-on maint ... Read more »

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Existing investors Goldman Sachs and Kaiser Permanente Ventures join Sageview Capital in financing MetricStream’s continuing growth and innovation in the GRC market

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MetricStream, a market leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions has raised $60 million in a strategic financing round led by top investment firm Sageview Capital. Existing investors Goldman Sachs and Kaiser Permanente Ventures also contributed to the financing round. With the new investment, Ned Gilhuly, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sageview Capital, will join MetricStream’s Board of Directors.

MetricStream is a leading provider of enterprise and cloud applications for GRC. Organizations world-wide utilize MetricStream GRC applications, as well as Zaplet apps developed by MetricStream partners, for effective corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business ... Read more »

Eltek has been awarded a contract to deploy 300 solar-powered base stations, replacing diesel generators

DRAMMEN, Norway - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Eltek today announced it has won a contract from an Arab gulf region telecom carrier to supply its Flatpack2 Solar Autonomous power system to wireless base stations. The initial value of the three-year contract is $3.5 million with a potential to grow to more than $10 million.

“Our technology allows our customers to build telecom towers in remote areas with solar. This solution reduces CO2 emissions as well as the customer’s operating and maintenance costs for these sites,” said Bob Hurley, Vice President of EMEA Region at Eltek.

Eltek will provide its Flatpack2 Solar Autonomous system and deliver site build, installation and commissioning services. 100 sites will be deployed over the next six months and a further 200 sites will be deployed in 2015 ... Read more »

Partnership with Swarovski pioneers Dubai’s first ever crystal-inspired residential haven

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 Dubai-based property developer Tebyan has signed a partnership agreement with Austrian crystal giant Swarovski at its headquarters in Wattens, Austria, to create the first-of-its-kind crystal-inspired ‘Sparkle Towers at Dubai Marina’ in the region. Branded ‘Space Marveled by SWAROVSKI®’, the towers are an ultra-luxurious resort-style residential haven with crystal-themed innovations including sparkling lighting solutions, crystal interiors and more.

The architectural masterpiece features two towers (G+29 and G+14 floors), connected by a residential podium (G+4 floors). Residents enjoy picturesque views of Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence and the sea, in world-class comfort.

Tebyan’s Managing Director, Mr. Naji Alia explained: “Dubai is ... Read more »

Under Patronage of Saif bin Zayed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the 2014 Economic Sustainability Forum will be held tomorrow at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. The forum is organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Dubai Police General Headquarters; and a large number of businessmen will be in attendance.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stated that the forum organized by the Ministry of Interior is based on the directives of the police leadership to strengthen the competitive position of the UAE on a global scale. These directives come at a time when the quality of security and safety has become a prerequisite in the worl ... Read more »

BERLIN - Lundi 8 Septembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

IFA 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)--L’entreprise Panasonic Corporation participera à l’exposition au salon Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin 2014 (IFA), l’un des plus grands salons de l’électronique grand public au monde, organisé au Messe Berlin, en Allemagne, du 5 au 10 septembre 2014.

D’une esthétique attrayante, le stand Panasonic permet de capturer facilement de bout en bout les quelque 100 mètres d’exhibition du stand, qui présente par ailleurs une vaste gamme de produits, depuis les périphériques AV jusqu’aux appareils électroménagers et aux solutions d’entreprise. Panasonic fait également une forte promotion sur la relance de la marque audio haute fidélité Technics, pour laquelle un coin spécial du stand offre une atmosphère de détente afin de faire l’expérience du son haute résolution de Technics.

Les images et les informations du stand sont fournies ... Read more »

BERLIN - Monday, September 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

IFA 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation is exhibiting at the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin 2014 (IFA), one of the largest consumer electronics fairs in the world, held at Messe Berlin, Germany, from September 5 to 10, 2014.

The Panasonic booth features a bright design that allows easy viewing from edge to edge at its approximately 100-meter length booth, and displays a wide range of products, from AV devices to home appliances and business solutions. Panasonic is also strongly promoting the re-launch of the Technics hi-fi audio brand where a special corner of the booth offers a relaxing atmosphere to experience Technics’ high-resolution sound.

Booth images and information are being provided daily on its special IFA2014 Panasonic website at http://www.panasonic.com/ifa.

Panasonic at IFA 2014 -[Video]Flash report #PanasonicIFA http://youtu.be/GvNXMmY_4gc?list=PLPud4j-hWIGLf ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 7th 2014

The Events Security Center of the Abu Dhabi Police Central Operations Directorate General has succeeded in organizing and securing 387 events in Abu Dhabi between the years 2011 and 2013. The organizing and securing of these events were in accordance with the highest levels and standards and were able to be completed through the coordination of partners, sponsors and stakeholders.

During the year 2012 alone, approximately 227 activities and events were held in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, marking an increase of 120% when compared to 2011. The total number of the public who attended the events exceeds 1 million and includes a number of dignitaries, diplomats, and state guests.

Lt. Colonel Abdullah Ishaq Suleiman, Director of the Events Security Center at Abu Dhabi Police said that the center comprises four branches: the Security Plans branch, the Coordination and Follow-up branch, th ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the third Arab Conference for Directors of Civil Affairs. The event, which was recently held in Tunisia, was organized by the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the presence of representatives from the ministries of interiors in the Arab countries, the Arab League, and the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS).  

The UAE delegation was headed by Colonel Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Saghiri, Head of the Fujairah Naturalization Department, and included Colonel Ahmad Al Muhairi, Director of the Dubai Naturalization Department, and Lt. Colonel Rashid Al Dhaheri from the Directorate General of Naturalization.

The conference resulted in a number of meaningful recommendations, as participants called for developments of work within the naturalization departments and for the prom ... Read more »