Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended on Thursday the funeral rites for Mohamed Khalaf Al Mazroui, Advisor of Culture and Heritage at the Diwan of His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Alfendi Mohsin Rashed Al Mazroui, who died in an unfortunate accident that occurred this afternoon in the Western Region.
His Highness attended the funeral prayers that were offered at the Sultan Bulfara Mosque in Madinat Zayed in the Western Region, alongside His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development. The family of the deceased, a number of other Sheikhs, senior state officials, citizens and residents also attended the funeral service.
His Highness Sheikh Saif expressed his profound sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved Al Mazroui family, praying Allah Almighty to grant th ... Read more »

GRAND CAYMAN, îles Caïmans - Mardi 18 Novembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--La société Investors Trust Assurance SPC (« ITA ») a le plaisir d’annoncer que son bureau de Miami a déménagé et s'est désormais établi dans Brickell, le quartier de la finance de Miami. Ce nouveau bureau, au cœur de la ville en pleine croissance de Miami, soutient la culture innovante et progressiste de la société, tout lui permettant de bénéficier d’un emplacement privilégié pour les affaires.

Miami est une ville multiculturelle qui sert de passerelle vers les marchés d’Amérique latine, ce qui en fait un endroit idéal pour les entreprises internationales. Le quartier de la finance, connu sous le nom de « Brickell », est en plein essor et accueille de nombreux grands établissements financiers ; certains l’appellent même « le Wall Street du sud ».

Investors Trust pense que ce déménagement soutient l’expansion ... Read more »

Organized by the Emirates Society of Orthodontists

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Emirates Society of Orthodontists Conference 2014 – Cleft Lip & Palate, will take place in Dubai from 13 - 14 November at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown hotel, United Arab Emirates.

The conference will focus on Cleft Lip & Palate and will aim to provide information on the latest advancements, innovative ideas, as well as breakthroughs in this field within coordinated and consistent framework contributing to the successful management of this specialty. Discussions on Surgical CLP Repair, CLP Rhinoplasty Outcomes and Orthodontic Modalities are among the subjects which will be visited by our distinguished speakers and experts.

The conference will provide a world class platform for speakers to share their expertise and knowledge with each other. The keynote speakers are Dr. Nivaldo Alonso (Brazil), Dr. Marie Tolarova ( ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police discussed with partners the issue of regulating the functioning of internet cafes across the Abu Dhabi Emirate. According to Abu Dhabi Police, there is a dire need to reexamine the regulations to be followed by internet cafes and to intensify efforts exerted by the various entities and institutions to closely follow-up and monitor the functioning of these cafes. These measures are designed to protect the Emirati society against Internet misuse and dangers at these cafes.

To this end, the Coordinated Committee on Reducing the Negative Effects of Internet Cafes, represented by the Department of Community Police at Abu Dhabi Police, recently held a meeting with strategic partners at the Community Police General Headquarters in Abu Dhabi.  Partners included the Abu Dhabi Municipality; the Department of Economic Development; the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation ( ... Read more »

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MUNICH - Sunday, November 16th 2014

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe (PAISEU) which combines the decades of experience from Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe, Sanyo Components Europe, Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Europe and Panasonic Electric Works, has been exhibited for the first time, as a newly founded consolidated company at electronica 2014, held at the Messe Munich on November 11-14, 2014.

At the foundation of the new European company, Dr Steger, President of Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe commented: "Panasonic has a fantastic portfolio enabling us to develop comprehensive solutions for the automotive industry and industrial markets. This allows us to provide our customers a clear competitive advantage in their respective fields." Many of these new technologies and products are on display at the show.

[Flash Report] Panasonic to Focus on European Automotive &a ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are". In accordance to this 200-year-old mantra, the condition of your body is a reflection of the nutritional quality of the foods you consume. Oviva, a Swiss based company, launches a new app aiming to break new grounds in nutritional counseling to fight obesity and improve health.

Multiple factors in our daily life contribute to the cause obesity, unhealthy eating and food addiction and many may not have the time or finances to seeking nutritional counseling. Oviva: My personal dietitian now provides users with daily online interaction with a real, accredited dietitian who monitors their eating and tailors their nutrition plan according to their goals from the convenience of their smartphones. The personalised attention and simple logging via the user’s smartphone significantly increases weight-loss success and improvements in ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Media and Public Relations Section at the Directorate General of Resources and Support services, at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector, organized a nutrition awareness lecture for the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs’ staff members. The lecture, held in cooperation with Tawam Hospital, took place at the “Spirit of the Union” hall at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs headquarters.

The lecture embodies the Directorate General of Resources and Support Services’ commitment to communication and internal interaction, and to spreading awareness about healthy nutrition and its impact on the health and well-being of individuals and society.

During the lecture, Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Director of Community Nutrition at Tawam Hospital, highlighted the causes of obesity and the means to get rid of abdominal fat. Moreover, sh ... Read more »

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MUNICH - Mardi 18 Novembre 2014

Electronica 2014

Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe (PAISEU) qui combine les décennies d'expérience de Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe, Sanyo Components Europe, Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Europe et Panasonic Electric Works, a exposé pour la première fois, en tant que société consolidée récemment fondée à electronica 2014, le salon qui s'est tenu au Messe Munich, du 11 au 14 novembre 2014.

Lors de la création de la nouvelle société européenne, Dr Steger, président de Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe a commenté : « Panasonic a un formidable portefeuille qui nous permet de développer des solutions complètes pour l'industrie automobile et les marchés industriels. Cela nous permet de fournir à nos clients un avantage concurrentiel évident dans leurs domaines respectifs. » Nombre de ces nouvelles technologies et nouveaux produi ... Read more »

DARMSTADT, Germany - Monday, November 17th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    Merck and Pfizer will jointly develop and commercialize Merck’s anti-PD-L1
    Joint investment and combined strengths and capabilities will further maximize potential of Merck’s asset in the highly competitive anti-PD-1 / anti-PD-L1 space
    Up to 20 high priority immuno-oncology clinical development programs expected to commence in 2015, including pivotal registration studies
    Alliance accelerates Merck’s entry into the US oncology market

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (MRK GY) (FWB:MRK) announced today that it has entered into a global agreement with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to co-develop and co-commercialize MSB0010718C, an investigational anti-PD-L1 antibody currently in development by Merck as a potential treatment for multiple tumor types to accelerate the two companies’ presence in immuno-oncology.< ... Read more »