ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department, the arm of Government’s communication for the Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Police, has created and implemented approximately 536,188 different media materials over the course of 2014. This reflects the transparency approach adopted by the Ministry of Interior in dealing with the public and the various media outlets in Arabic, English and Urdu.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the accomplished media materials were designed to raise community members’ awareness and acquaint them with the services and achievements of the Ministry of Interior. “They were also intended to achieve the confidence of the public and social media users; and boost their awareness about the elements necessary ... Read more »

An exquisite range of unique jewellery is now available in Doha’s top luxury store

Doha, Qatar - Thursday, January 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

After the recent launch of the Nouf Jewellery glamorous collection, it is now available, for the first time, at Qatar’s prestigious department store, Fifty One East in Lagoona Mall. The beautifully crafted collection is an eponym of Miss. Nouf Nasser Al-Meer, artist, designer and entrepreneur of the luxurious label.

Showcasing 30 pieces of its stunning collection in the prestigious shop-in-shop, Fifty One East is Nouf Jewellery’s first retail point in Qatar. The designer, Nouf Nasser Al-Meer said, “I feel privileged to present an authentic Qatari brand that is inspired by the mystical femininity of the region and is international in design and craftsmanship. I feel confident that Nouf will resonate with ladies who dare to express their personal style with originality and beauty” before adding, ... Read more »

NEW YORK. - Saturday, January 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, the storied fragrance brand established by the iconic perfumer Frédéric Malle. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Established in Paris in 2000, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle offers a collection of exclusive, ultraluxury fragrances crafted by some of the world’s most talented perfumers and personally curated by Malle, whose selections provide a range of timeless perfumes and home environment products to a discerning clientele of tastemakers and style icons. The current Frédéric Malle collection encompasses 21 fragrances created by 12 master perfumers from around the world. They are sold through five architecturally distinctive stand-alone stores in Paris and New York, as well as through Barneys New York in the United States and Liberty in London.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate recently organized an awareness lecture for Emirates Transport drivers. The lecture comes in line with the approach of communicating with the community and with the traffic awareness plan that targets heavy vehicles’ drivers in both public and private sectors, with the aim of raising the level of drivers’ traffic safety awareness.
Captain Hamdan Hassan bin Thiban, from the Public Relations Section at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, shed light on the main reasons leading to accidents such as not stopping in dedicated parking zones, not ensuring the path is clear before entering a road, sudden swerving, failure to leave sufficient safe distance between vehicles, excessive speeding, failure to drive within the designated lanes, neglect and lack of attention while driving among others.
The lecturer explained the proper safety ... Read more »

DUBLIN - Dimanche 11 Janvier 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--AvaTrade, courtier Forex et de CFD en ligne de premier plan, a annoncé cette semaine que Trevor Reynolds de Noosa Heads, en Australie, était l’heureux gagnant de son tirage au sort pour une Ford Fiesta ST.

 Le conseiller financier de 47 ans est client d’AvaTrade depuis cinq ans et effectue des transactions sur les paires de devises AUD/Yen et USD/Yen, sur les métaux précieux et sur l’indice S&P500.

M. Reynolds a déclaré : « Je n’ai jamais rien gagné, c’est donc avec stupeur et incrédulité que j’ai accueilli la nouvelle. Je suis très heureux. Merci AvaTrade ! »

Keith Goldson, directeur commercial d’Ava, a affirmé : « Toute l’équipe d’AvaTrade tient à féliciter M. Reynolds et lui souhaite d’agréables moments de conduite en toute sécurité. Le concours permettant de gagner une voiture a été un grand succès ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major Issa Abdullah Al Marzouqi, Strategic Planning Branch Manager at the Operations Department, called upon members of the public to call the Operations Room call center on 999 to report any emergencies or incidents. He also reiterated the department’s speed of response and its preparedness to offer policing services, out of its keenness to ensure community members’ safety and security.

These remarks will be included in the radio address by the Strategic Planning Branch Manager at the Operations Department, which will be broadcasted live on Thursday. It falls in line with the ‘Security Glances’ Campaign organized by the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Major Al Marzouqi stressed the need to provide accurate reports, clarifying the type and place of the in ... Read more »

~ Tim Hortons special launch celebrating 20 years of DSF ~

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

This past weekend Tim Hortons gave its customers another reason to love coffee with the launch of its new Dark Roast blend, which joins the Company’s iconic Original premium blend. To celebrate, guests at “Skydive – Dubai” were invited to enjoy an enhanced tasting experience highlighting the full, rich profile of the new coffee blend…in the dark!

The event was packed with music, entertainment, and activities for guests both young and old, who were thrilled to receive skydive passes. Professional skydivers toting branded Tim Hortons and Dark Roast flags marked the official launch of the coffee. Guests joined the conversation and excitement online using the hashtag #DivewithTimHortons on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“The launch of Dark Roast is historic for Tim Hortons and it couldn&rs ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Dimanche 11 Janvier 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nouvelles réglementaires :

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (symbole au téléscripteur : PSH:NA) a publié aujourd’hui sa traditionnelle valeur liquidative (VL) hebdomadaire sur son site Web, www.pershingsquareholdings.com. La VL a été calculée à la clôture des activités le mardi 6 janvier 2015.

La VL par action de PSH à la clôture des activités le 6 janvier 2015 était de 25,97 USD.

La valeur liquidative hebdomadaire est calculée à la clôture chaque mardi et publiée le jeudi suivant. Si un quelconque mardi n’est pas un jour ouvrable, PSH calculera la VL à la clôture des activités le jour ouvrable immédiatement précédant ce mardi. Si un quelconque jeudi n’est pas un jour ouvrable, toute telle VL sera publiée le jour ouvrable qui suivra ce jeudi.

À propos de Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd.

Avec un fort accent sur la recherche, Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS. - Dimanche 11 Janvier 2015 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation présente actuellement ses solutions novatrices réunies sous le thème : « Une vie meilleure, un monde meilleur » à l'occasion du Salon international CES 2015, qui se déroule du 6 au 9 janvier 2015 à Las Vegas, Nevada, aux États-Unis.

Cette année, les solutions présentées par Panasonic visent à améliorer nos vies au quotidien. Les solutions sont réparties en trois sections : Produits de consommation, Solutions B2B et Automobile/appareils et exposent les plus récents appareils ménagers et autres dispositifs conçus pour le secteur automobile et les entreprises. En outre, la société diffuse en continu des vidéos interactives, via le Panasonic Live @ CES2015, en direct depuis la salle d'exposition.

[Principales expositions du stand Panasonic]

1. Aperçu de la section : produits et démonstrations pratiques

La ma ... Read more »

IRVING, Texas - Friday, January 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alfa Mutual Insurance Co. has partnered with Cigniti Technologies to establish a dedicated Test Center of Excellence (TCoE). This multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract is just the latest step Alfa® is taking to enhance its technology.

“Creating a Test Center of Excellence enables the company to improve the quality of our enterprise applications,” said Alfa Vice President of Quality Assurance (QA) Ron Wilson. “By partnering with Cigniti, North America’s largest independent software testing services organization, we were confident we could create a quality model that focuses on increasing the efficiency and transparency of the entire QA organization. The resulting TCoE will follow our goal of securing proven software testing technologies while maintaining focus on the pressing need to keep the test organization lean and highly optimized. Through Cigniti, Alfa can ac ... Read more »

Global Architecture and Engineering Leader Selects BST10™ to Integrate Operations and Fuel Growth

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TAMPA, Fla. - Thursday, January 8th 2015

BST Global today announced that IBI Group (IBI), one of the world’s leading international architecture, planning, engineering, and technology consultancies, has selected BST10 as its global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and business management software platform solution for managing business processes and performance.

IBI, a 2,300-person multi-national consultancy headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with 69 offices spanning 11 countries worldwide, delivers a broad array of design services that span urban design and planning, building and landscape architecture, engineering, advanced transportation management and traffic systems, real estate analysis, communications specializations, and software development.

After a detailed evaluation process, IBI selected BST Global ... Read more »

Solar powered and environmentally friendly

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police have introduced self-luminous panels at the building of the Directorate General of Central Operations, including the Operations Room. The panels store solar power and power generated by other light sources, which light up when it’s dark to help people find their way towards exits and other directions.

Lt. Colonel Nasser Suleiman Al Maskari, Head of the Operations Department, explained that Abu Dhabi Police is the first government entity to use this new technology in the Middle East to enhance protection of lives and property, improve efficiency and resources rationalization, and implement the latest sophisticated technologies in all areas related to public safety, environment and health.

Lt. Colonel Al Maskari said, “The panels store solar power for use in the dark; they glow in sensible areas that bec ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Friday, January 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) today released its regular weekly Net Asset Value (NAV) on its website, www.pershingsquareholdings.com. The NAV was computed as of the close of business on Tuesday, 6 January 2015.

PSH NAV per share as of close of business on 6 January 2015 was USD25.97

Weekly net asset value is calculated at the close of business on each Tuesday and posted on the following Thursday. In the event that Tuesday is not a business day, PSH will calculate the close-of-business NAV as of the business day immediately preceding that Tuesday. In the event that Thursday is not a business day, any such NAV will be posted the next business day following that Thursday.

About Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd.

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. is a concentrated, research-intensive, fundamental value investor in the public markets.

Co ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Saturday, January 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation showcases its innovative solutions under the theme of “A Better Life, A Better World” at the 2015 International CES, which runs from January 6 to 9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States.

This year Panasonic presents its solutions that improve our daily lives. Solutions are in three zones: Consumer Products, B2B Solutions and Automotive/Devices, showcasing Panasonic’s latest home appliances and solutions for automobiles and businesses. In addition, the company hosts an interactive video stream broadcast, Panasonic Live @ CES2015, direct from the show floor.

[Main Exhibits at the Panasonic Booth]

1. Area Overview/Products & Hands-On Demos

Connected Home

Area Overview This area introduces new concepts of home appliances in the future, with home appliances and a future kitchen that b ... Read more »

Dublin - Friday, January 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Leading online forex and CFD broker AvaTrade this week named Trevor Reynolds of Noosa Heads, Australia, as the lucky winner in its Ford Fiesta ST prize draw.

The 47-year-old financial advisor has been a client of AvaTrade for five years and trades the AUD/Yen, USD/Yen, precious metals and the S&P500.

Mr Reynolds said: “I never win anything so there was some shock and disbelief that I’d really won. I’m very happy. Thank you AvaTrade!”

Keith Goldson, the Chief Commercial Officer of Ava, said: “We wish Mr Reynolds congratulations and safe driving from everyone here at AvaTrade. The car giveaway was a great success for us and we’re extremely happy with the overwhelmingly positive response it received.”

AvaTrade has increased its focus on the Australian market and recently augmented its efforts with the acquisition of the client book of Aus ... Read more »

Le numéro 1 mondial des architectures et de l'ingénierie sélectionne BST10™ pour intégrer ses opérations et alimenter sa croissance

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TAMPA, Floride - Samedi 10 Janvier 2015

BST Global a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'IBI Group (IBI), l'un des principaux cabinets-conseil internationaux d'architecture, de planification, d'ingénierie et de technologie au monde, avait choisi BST10 en tant que plateforme de planification des ressources (Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP) et de logiciel de gestion d'entreprise pour gérer ses processus d'affaires et sa performance.

IBI, une société multinationale de conseil employant 2 300 personnes et basée à Toronto dans l'Ontario, dispose de 69 bureaux répartis dans 11 pays de par le monde. IBI propose une vaste gamme de services de conception qui couvrent la conception et la planification urbaine, la construction, l'architecture paysagère, l'ingénierie, l ... Read more »