Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

At the closing session of the Second Forum for Juvenile Centers and Social Education Homes in the UAE, participants stressed the need to enhance cooperation between the different centers and facilities working in the field of juvenile care. At the end of the forum, which was held on February 2- 3 under the slogan ‘Best Practices in Juvenile Reform’, participants also called for taking the necessary measures to standardize plans, programs, and approaches; in addition to exchanging ideas and evaluating experiences to achieve optimal results. They also stressed the importance of implementing the recommendations issued by the work team established by Juvenile Centers and Social Education Homes, and the Higher Committee for Child Protection and the need to integrate their efforts.

The forum also called for promoting prevention before the onset of delinquent behavior to prevent juveniles ... Read more »

Dubai,United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

One of the most anticipated congresses in the field of diabetes and endocrinology, the 5th Emirates Diabetes & Endocrine Congress will be hosted by the Emirates Diabetes Society, from the 19th – 21st January, 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The congress proudly targets diabetes and endocrine diseases in the region by playing an important role to combat the challenges of the healthcare industry, thereby providing an exceptional program that covers endocrine related diseases as well as highlights diabetes as an epidemic in the region.

Currently, 246 million people across the globe have been affected by diabetes and the figure is expected to increase to 380 million by 2025 (International Diabetes Federation). With such an epidemic, it becomes an essential responsibility for diabetes related medical authorities worldwide to join hands to lead, educate and impart relevant training ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The UAE will be commencing a set of activities on Tuesday to mark the 12th edition of the Safer Internet Day, held under the theme  “Lets Create a Better Internet Together” at the countrywide level. The activities will continue until February 14.

Colonel Expert Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Dabal, General Coordinator of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program, indicated that these activities will be implemented at the UAE level. As a part of these activities, the Dubai Police will be promoting the campaign via social networking sites  (Facebook and Twitter); as well as allocating a special episode in the program “To whom it may concern” via Noor Dubai Radio to discuss the campaign. Other activities will be organized by the Subcommittee for Awareness, Media and Research affiliated to the Higher Committee for Child Protection of the Ministry of Interior; while the Mini ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) CAMAC Energy Inc. (“CAMAC” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:CAK) announced today the successful completion of its onshore 2D seismic acquisitions on blocks L-1B and L-16 in the Republic of Kenya.

The 2D seismic program was conducted by BGP Kenya Limited (“BGP”) and covers approximately 700 line kilometers on L-1B and 325 line kilometers on L-16.

The objective of the acquisition is to identify potential exploration targets in the Paleozoic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Middle to Lower Tertiary sections, which are known to be oil-bearing in the East Africa region. The seismic survey, paired with the previously completed airborne gravity and magnetic surveys, will be used to help identify potential drilling targets on the block.

“The preliminary results from data processing in the field are encouraging”, commented Segun Omidele, Senior Vice Preside ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Mardi 10 Février 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)  La société CAMAC Energy (connue par «CAMAC» ou la «Société») (NYSE MKT: CAK) a annoncé aujourd'hui la réussite de ses acquisitions sismiques de 2D sur les terres aux  blocs L-1B et L-16 dans la République du Kenya.

Le programme sismique 2D a été réalisé par la société limitée BGP Kenya (connue par "BGP») et couvre environ 700 km de ligne sur L-1B et 325 km de ligne sur L-16.

L'objectif de l'acquisition consiste à identifier des cibles potentielles d'exploration dans le Paléozoïque, Jurassique, Crétacé et aux sections tertiaires moyennes et basses, connues d'être pétrolifères dans la région de l'Afrique de l'Est. Le sondage sismique, jumelé avec la gravité aéroportée et les sondages magnétiques déjà complétés, sera utilisé pour aider à identifier des cibles de forage potentielles sur le bloc.

"Les résultats prélim ... Read more »

As a part of his participation at the Third Government Summit

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

• Modern terrorism takes advantage of contemporary technology and is far more dangerous than old terrorism forms because it targets the mind and the soul

• Oil prices drop is a challenge not a crisis, thanks to the UAE's steadfast economic diversity

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said that modern terrorism represents a substantial danger, because it takes advantage of contemporary technology as a tool to spread hatred towards others and exclusionary violence; ultimately nurturing intellectually-confused generations and decadent families that are indifferent to the country and the public interest. His Highness added that the success and efficiency of future governments lie in their ability to confront and prevent this scourge and to address ... Read more »

Les capacités de pointe de ZTE dans le domaine du LTE vont offrir un service mobile à large bande de qualité supérieure aux abonnés de l’opérateur U Mobile

SHENZHEN, Chine. - Mercredi 11 Février 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), un fournisseur international de premier plan de solutions de télécommunications et technologiques pour l'internet mobile aux entreprises et aux particuliers, a annoncé avoir signé un accord-cadre de coopération avec U Mobile Sdn Bhd portant sur l’extension des réseaux 3G et 4G LTE de l’opérateur en Malaisie, qui assurera aux abonnés une expérience utilisateur supérieure de la téléphonie mobile à large bande.

En vertu de cet accord, ZTE élargira et optimisera les réseaux de U Mobile dans les grandes villes malaisiennes, en s’appuyant sur un éventail complet de produits et de solutions, allant de l'accès sans fil 3G aux services, en passant par l'accès sans fil ... Read more »

Certified as leading employer in 15 countries

LAUSANNE, Switzerland. - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was named as a top employer in Europe for the third consecutive year, in recognition of the high standards of excellence in its working environment. Certification is the result of independent assessment by the Top Employers Institute, which also recognized PMI’s affiliates as a leading employer in 15 countries in Europe.

“The recognition of Philip Morris International as Top Employer is a reflection of the high standards that we hold ourselves to in our people practices, both in the EU Region and across the globe,” said Victoria Shevchuk, Vice President Human Resources EU and PMI Labour Relations. “We raise the bar every year to remain contemporary in all we do and to promote our dynamic, rewarding and truly diverse work environment, which is a ... Read more »

ZTE’s industry-leading LTE capabilities to bring superior mobile broadband service to U Mobile users

SHENZHEN, China. - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, announced the company signed a cooperation framework agreement with U Mobile Sdn Bhd to expand the operator’s 3G and 4G LTE networks in Malaysia, bringing superior mobile broadband user experience to subscribers.

Under the agreement, ZTE will expand and optimize U Mobile’s networks in Malaysia’s major cities, leveraging a comprehensive range of products and solutions from 3G wireless access, LTE wireless access, core network, power supply, bearer network, microwave transmission to services.

With high-quality product solutions and excellent engineering capabilities, ZTE will help U Mobile furth ... Read more »