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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 28th 2014

Major General Marc Boudet, from the General Inspectorate of the French police, praised the efficiency of the police and security authorities in the UAE, which implement international best standards in providing services to community members, boosting safety and security and improving the skills of police staff members. He noted that the UAE stands today amongst the leading countries in respect for human rights; thanks to its advanced security bodies, which apply international best standards and specifications. He also praised the efforts of Abu Dhabi Police and their staff members who enjoy a vast experience and a solid knowledge base in this area, as well as their diligent efforts to achieve the highest standards of excellence.

These remarks were made by Major General Marc Boudet, during the ceremony held on Thursday at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel by the Training Department at ... Read more »

Called for Boosting Partnership to Serve the Community

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, September 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed the importance of strengthening partnership among all concerned sectors in the UAE, through cooperation in the development of services and leveraging this cooperation to serve the community.

These remarks were made by His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior while attending the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Interior and Mubadala Healthcare, a division of Mubadala Development Company. The signing ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s building in the presence of Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Mubadala's Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer. The agreement aims to boost cooperation in the field of medical treatment and healthcare, exchange informat ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Interior organized a lecture under the theme “International Cooperation in the Fight against Crime; Legal Foundations, Scopes and Challenges”. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Jamal Saif Fares, Head of Legal Affairs Department at H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior’s Diwan, in the auditorium at the ministry’s headquarters.

The lecture was attended by heads of departments, and a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables, female officers, and staff members at the Ministry of Interior.

During his lecture, Dr. Jamal Fares tackled the importance of international cooperation, the optimal means to regulate it, the challenges it may face, and the grounds that warrant international cooperation.

Dr. Fares said, “The UAE is open to the world and enjoys good relat ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

FG4 Woman, UK’s leading retail brand designed by fashion guru George Davies, brings international fashion experience to the city with the launch of its very first store in Arabian Center, today. With 200 square meters of selling space, FG4 concept store aims to make the store more inviting, inspiring and easy to shop for customers, with an exciting new feel for the region.

Commenting on the occasion, George Davies international fashion designer shared,

“We’re proud to have unveiled our new flagship store today, located at one of Dubai’s most popular shopping destinations. We are incredibly excited and are sure it will be as well received as our FG4 children’s outlet that was launched earlier in March this year. ”

Further to the launch, the brand previewed a stunning Autumn Winter collection through an extraordinary fashion show, attended by medi ... Read more »

TOKYO - Monday, September 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that the company has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ethiopian Electric Power on a comprehensive partnership in geothermal power that will see the parties collaborate in power generation projects and personnel development.

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), a publicly owned utility, engages in the development of geothermal resources and the construction of power plants. Through the partnership with EEP, Toshiba will draw on its long-standing experience and expertise in geothermal systems to contribute to projects in Ethiopia. More specifically, the company will develop and manufacture major equipment, create operation and management guidelines, cooperate in personnel development, and start a waste heat utilization business.

Ethiopia is geothermal rich, with resources estimated at equivalent to 6,000 megawatts. However, this pote ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

It’s no secret that the key problem facing industrial companies and new start–ups with an innovative idea is how to bring that idea to life without spending extraordinary amounts in the prototyping phase or the proof of concept phase, which doesn’t begin to reward the creator or entrepreneur with any revenue. 3D Printing (or Additive Manufacturing) technologies have been assisting companies to minimize costs of prototyping their ideas for nearly a decade now, but the cost of bringing a system in-house with trained operators can still be prohibitive to some, leaving great ideas on the shelf simply because they fail at this development stage.

To solve this problem and usher in a new era of digital manufacturing, D2M Solutions FZE has recently opened its division, “Paradigm 3D”, an easy online professional 3D printing “Factory”, where companies and individua ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, September 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Emirates Women Police Association and the Emirates College of Technology recently signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in education, training, and consulting services, as well as to organize initiatives and conferences aimed at promoting the association’s services to the Women Police sector in the country.

Major Amina Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association and Dr. Bruce Taylor, President of the Emirates College of Technology signed the memorandum, which includes granting scholarships to the association’s members. These scholarships would allow the association’s members  to seek  a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology; Human Resources Management; Media and Public Relations; Financial and Banking Sciences and its various disciplines; and in Graphic Design. It also aims at providing discounts on thos ... Read more »

La société présente trois téléphones intelligents phares Grand SII LTE, Nubia Z5S Mini et Blade Vec 4G au salon Gitex Shopper à l'automne 2014

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis - Lundi 29 Septembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Gitex Shopper Autumn 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE, l'un des leaders mondiaux dans le secteur de la fabrication des combinés mobiles, lance ses trois nouveaux téléphones intelligents lors du salon Gitex Shopper de cette année, et la société a annoncé son partenariat stratégique avec Global Distribution FZE, un distributeur majeur de produits informatiques et mobiles, en tant que distributrice exclusive des téléphones intelligents de ZTE dans la région des É.A.U.

En vue d'augmenter sa part de marché dans le secteur des téléphones intelligents au Moyen-Orient, ZTE présente pour la première fois ses produits phares – Grand SII LTE, Nubia Z5S Mini et Blade Vec 4G – dans la région. Prévu révolutionner le segment des téléphones int ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES - Lundi 29 Septembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Le seuil de 350 000 patients représente également un tiers de l’engagement d’AHF de  prendre en charge un million de patients d’ici 2020 dans le cadre de la campagne 20X20, un effort international visant à garantir  des soins contre le SIDA pour  20 millions de personnes d’ici 2020.

Aux Etats Unis, où l’AHF a été établi en 1987, l’organisation offre actuellement un traitement vital dans 41 cliniques à travers 13 pays   ainsi que le District de Columbia ; l’AHF gère également 222 cliniques au monde qui offrent un traitement gratuit.

(BUSINESS WIRE) — La fondation américaine de lutte contre le sida AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), la plus grande organisation internationale dans le domaine de la lutte contre le sida, se réjouit d’annoncer  l’achèvement  d’un autre exploit dans l’histoire de la fondation : ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES. - Saturday, September 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

350,000-patient benchmark also represents one-third of AHF’s own commitment to caring for one million patients by 2020 as part of the 20X20 Campaign—a worldwide effort to provide AIDS care to 20 million by 2020.

In the U.S., where AHF first launched in 1987, the nonprofit now provides lifesaving treatment in 41 clinics in 13 states and the District of Columbia; Worldwide, AHF operates 222 additional AIDS free treatment clinics.

(BUSINESS WIRE) AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, is pleased to announce that is has reached another inspirational milestone in the history of the Foundation: as of this week, AHF is now caring for more than 350,000 patients in 36 countries around the world.

“All of us at AHF are very proud to have reached this significant milestone and want to express our gratitude to the staff, partners, patients, supporters and ... Read more »

Company unveils three flagship smartphones Grand SII LTE, Nubia Z5S Mini and Blade Vec 4G at Gitex Shopper Autumn 2014

DUBAI, UAE - Monday, September 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Gitex Shopper Autumn 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, one of the global leaders in the mobile handset manufacturing industry, launches its three new smartphone devices at this year’s Gitex Shopper and has announced its strategic partnership with Global Distribution FZE, a leading distributor of IT and Mobility products as the exclusive distributor of ZTE-Smartphone products in the UAE.

Aiming to take on a bigger market share in the Middle East smartphone market, ZTE is showcasing its flagship products – Grand SII LTE, Nubia Z5S Mini and Blade Vec 4G – to the region for the first time. Deemed to be a ‘game changer’ in the region’s smartphone segment, the launch of these products is part of the global telecommunications company’s strategic effort ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from Al Rifaa Police Station at Dubai Police was briefed on the experience, tasks and latest work methods applied by Al Khalidiya Police Station at the Capital Police Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police.

The visiting delegation was greeted upon arrival by Major Rashid Al Shamesi, Crime Affairs Director at Al Khalidiya Police Station. The visit was organized by the Benchmarking Center at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior.

The delegation, led by Captain Ahmed Hassan Al Hafiti, Quality Office Director at Al Rifaa Police Station, toured the various sections and branches of Al Khalidiya Police Station. The delegation members were introduced to the services provided by the station to customers, in addition to the adopted procedures for handling and processing notifications.

On the sidelines of the visit, a joint ... Read more »

One of the UAE’s leading real estate companies will use Voyager 7S to manage residential & commercial properties in the United Arab Emirates.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. - Saturday, September 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Yardi announced today that Better Homes will manage their UAE portfolio on Yardi Voyager® 7S.

“Better Homes strategy is geared towards not only providing high quality properties but prides itself on delivering high-value landlord and tenant experiences,” comments Zubin Firozi – head of property management at Better Homes. “Voyager 7S is a new addition to our existing basket of technologies that will enable us to drive greater efficiencies across our property management operation and provide enhanced business intelligence and reporting to our clients and their portfolios.”

Better Homes CEO Ryan Mahoney said: “We pride ourselves on being among the first to pick up on new mark ... Read more »

Lebanon - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
hellofood, the world’s leading food delivery marketplace, has signed an exclusive agreement with Pizza Hut in Lebanon. hellofood users can enjoy the same easy, fast, and reliable services that hellofood provides while they exclusively order from the restaurant chain and international franchise known for its pizza and side dishes.  
With 27 outlets located across Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, and North and South Lebanon, Pizza Hut will no doubt be a popular option for the hellofood customers who are choosing from a variety of restaurants based upon their location. Once a selection has been made from the wide-range of culinary options, hellofood users can pay online or upon delivery.  The ability to make payments online is another notable aspect of Pizza Hut’s partnership with hellofood.
Beschir Hussain, CEO of hellofood Middle East, says, “hellofood has become the preferred food delive ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 29 Septembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Le ministère de l'Intérieur des Emirats Arabes Unis a récemment exposé ses efforts en faveur de la protection de l'enfance au cours d'une conférence internationale tenue au Japon.

La participation du ministère de l'Intérieur dans le domaine de la protection de l'enfance a été saluée par les participants à la conférence. Plusieurs délégations, y compris les États-Unis, le Canada et l'Australie, ont exprimé leur intention de renforcer la coopération avec le ministère.

Tenue du 14 au 17 septembre à Nagoya, au Japon, la délégation du ministère de l'Intérieur a participé au XXème Congrès international de la Société internationale sur la prévention de la maltraitance des enfants sous le thème «Vers des sociétés centrées sur l'enfant: Apprendre du passé, agir pour l'avenir". Cette participation incarne la vision des Emirats Arabes Unis pour devenir l ... Read more »

LONDON - Sunday, September 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

IMPRESS Study Results also Presented at the ESMO 2014 Congress Provide Increased Understanding of Treatment Options for Patients with EGFR Mutation Positive Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer who have Developed Acquired Resistance to First Line IRESSA

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Updated data from the ongoing AURA study of AZD9291 shows encouraging, although still immature, median progression free survival of 9.6 months (95% CI 8.3 to NC) in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor mutation positive (EGFRm) T790M+ advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had disease progression following treatment with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR TKI).1 The progression free survival (PFS) results are based on a 30% data maturity from 138 patients.1

Data presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2014 Congress support and strengthen the results highlighted earlier this year at the Amer ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior showcased its child protection efforts during an international conference that recently concluded in Japan.

The Ministry of Interior’s experiences in the field of child protection were highly acclaimed by the attendees. Several delegations expressed their intention to enhance cooperation with the ministry and to get an overview of the latest developments in the UAE. These statements were made during a number of side meetings with the delegations of the United States, Canada, Australia, and the conference’s organizers.

The Ministry of Interior’s delegation took part in the XXth ISPCAN International Congress (International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) that was held in the Japanese city of Nagoya from 14 to 17 September, under the theme “Towards child-centered societies: Learn from the past, act for the future&rdq ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Capital Police Directorate football team was crowned Super Cup Champion after defeating the Higher Education Team 2-0. The match was part of the championship organized by the Government Institutions Sports Federation between the previous season Pro-League champion and the Super Cup champion.

Brigadier Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate, praised the prestigious achievement made by the team at the beginning of the sports season. "This indicates a high level of preparedness achieved by the team and would reflect positively on their upcoming participation in this year’s tournaments," Brigadier Al Shareefi said.

Adding further, Brigadier Al Shareefi noted that the Capital Police Directorate Football Team has already made countless achievements and successes that serve the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s objectives to interact with community mem ... Read more »

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SUMMIT, N.J. - Saturday, September 27th 2014

In phase III studies, OTEZLA resulted in significant and clinically meaningful improvements in plaque psoriasis

OTEZLA demonstrated a consistent safety and tolerability profile across clinical trials

Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OTEZLA® (apremilast), the Company’s oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis for whom phototherapy or systemic therapy is appropriate. OTEZLA is the first and only PDE4 inhibitor approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin resulting from an uncontrolled immune response, affects more than 125 million people worldwide.

“OTEZLA offers an important new treatment option for patients whose symptoms are not adequate ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Civil Defense General Directorate  carried out a successful mock drill to evacuate its headquarters in Abu Dhabi  and extinguish a ‘fire’ that broke out in the office of the Acting General Commander-in-chief Office Director located on  the second floor of the main building, which was covered with dense smoke.

Teams from the Rescue and Rapid Intervention Section at the Al Falah Civil Defense station, the Abu Dhabi Ambulance Section, and the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police took part in the drill.

 Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-chief, noted that this drill is in pursuance of the Ministry of Interior's efforts, represented by the Civil Defense Sector, to ensure the safety of lives and property; enhance training efficiency and readiness through scenarios and drills; and as ... Read more »