DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Healthcare experts at the CME accredited, two-day Health Conference, hosted by City University London in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center at Dubai Healthcare City, concluded assistive technology, including mobile health and telecare – will play a key role in the healthcare industry, and in combating chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Chronic diseases are having a serious impact on the health of the UAE. According to the UAE Ministry of Health, cancer and cardiovascular disease are two of the three leading causes of death in the country, whilst the most recent International Diabetes Federation data reports there are 37 million diabetics in the region, including 803,900 in the UAE.

Nearly 200 people were in attendance over the two-day event, including students, graduates, teachers, family physicians, residents, doctor ... Read more »

Powered by new smartphone and enterprise engines, profitability set to expand

HONG KONG. - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    US$14.1 billion in revenue
    Pre-tax income before non-cash, M&A-related accounting charges* of US$348 million and pre-tax income of US$274 million
    Net income before non-cash, M&A-related accounting charges* of US$327 million and net income of US$253 million
    Achieved record high milestone of 20 percent PC market share**
    M&A delivers more balance: 65 percent of revenue now from PCs, 24 percent from Mobile and 9 percent from Enterprise vs. one year ago when PCs were 81 percent
    Basic EPS of 2.32 US cents, or 17.99 HK cents
    Net cash reserves of US$1.3 billion (as of December 31, 2014)

(BUSINESS WIRE) Lenovo Group (HKSE: 0992)(PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announ ... Read more »

Showcasing its Efforts in Preventing Juvenile Delinquency

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A Ministry of Interior delegation took part in the World Congress on Juvenile Justice, which was held at the International Conference Center in Geneva - CICG (Switzerland). The week-long congress was attended representatives of over 90 countries and more than 110 of NGOs from around the world to discuss best practices with respect children rights and juvenile justice. The congress also aims at promoting collaboration among countries and civil society actors in a bid to raise public awareness and implement the existing international standards in this field.

Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of Human Rights Department, Ministry of Interior, Chairman of the Juvenile Care Center's Steering Committee, reiterated the keenness of the ministry to participate in such international events; especially the ones that showcase int ... Read more »

Celsis’ Accel system allows products to be quickly released from micro hold reducing manufacturing cycle times and inventory requirements for Home, Beauty and Pharmaceutical product manufacturers

LONDON. - Wednesday, February 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Celsis, the global leader in rapid microbial testing systems for industry, today introduced the Celsis Accel system, the most robust and easiest-to-use rapid microbial screening system for small and medium-size manufacturing companies.

Utilizing Celsis’ proprietary reagent technology, the Celsis Accel system reduces time necessary for quality control assessment of microbial contamination. This shortens production cycle times by lowering quarantined inventory levels awaiting quality control release and reduces working capital requirements. Faster quality control results also provide an earlier indication of contamination allowing a faster and more effective investigation and corrective ac ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs in Abu Dhabi, Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, adorned a large number of officers working at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector with their new ranks. The officers were promoted by virtue of the Federal decree No. (7) of 2015 that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has recently issued.

Major General Al Khaili extended his congratulations to the promoted officers and said: “This generous gift represents a turning point towards excellence and is an incentive to work even harder to gain new achievements. Such efforts will enhance the security and stability of our country, protect our national achievements, and optimize the policing system which embodies the o ... Read more »

Honoring Creative Staff Members and Motivating further Innovation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Al Nuaimi: Strengthening National Capabilities within the Development System

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, launched the second program to sponsor creative individuals and innovation at the Ministry of Interior. The announcement was made during the ceremony held to celebrate the graduation of 20 creative individuals of the Ministry’s staff members who have completed the requirements of the first Creativity Development Program, organized by the Leadership Development and Creativity Center at the Ministry of Interior.

The Secretary General stressed that by adopting the concept of innovation, the UAE government seeks to reap the benefits of the national capacities to conduct business and to provi ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Police College will celebrate the graduation of the 25th batch of male cadets and university graduates, and the 9th batch of female university graduates. The ceremony will be held at the Police College Headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Colonel Saif Al Ketbi, Police College Director said that the new cohort of graduates totaled 387 graduates both male and female, and includes 162 cadets, 205 male university students and 20 female university students. He explained that the cadets include 14 students of seven different Arab countries, two from Kuwait, three from Qatar, one from Palestine, and two students from Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, and Comoro Islands respectively.

Colonel Al Ketbi said: “Since its inception in 1985, the Police College ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan. - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

- Sales Decreased in Real Terms, Profitability in Challenging Businesses Steadily Improved -

(BUSINESS WIRE) Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic [TOKYO:6752]) today reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2014, of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 (fiscal 2015).

Consolidated Third-quarter Results

Consolidated group sales for the third quarter increased by 1% to 1,996.4 billion yen from 1,973.5 billion yen for the third quarter of the year ended March 31, 2014 (fiscal 2014). Sales of solar panels for homes continued to be stable in Japan, and demand of automotive-related business steadily increased in its global market. Yen depreciation also contributed the overseas sales increase. Of the consolidated group total, domestic sales decreased by 4% to 927.7 billion yen from 970.3 billion yen a year ago. Overseas sales increased by ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

In comparison with last year’s statistics, traffic mortalities on the 10 most dangerous roads decreased by 23 percent. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police attributed this reduction to the intensified field efforts through increased patrols, installed radars, and mounted radar speed limit signs.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate, explained that the 10 most dangerous roads in Abu Dhabi include the following: Abu Dhabi - Al Sila Road, Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Road, Al Ain - Dubai Road, Abu Dhabi- Al Ain truck road, Gayathi Road, the new Madinat Zayed Road, Abu Dhabi – Dubai truck road, International Airport Road, Hameem Street, and Sweihan Road.

He also noted that traffic accidents on the above mentioned roads have declined by 11 percent: from 645 reported incidents in 2013 to 575 incidents in 2014. Mortality ... Read more »