AG&P expands workforce to service among the largest global modular construction contracts

MANILA, Philippines. - Wednesday, March 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), an industrial process outsourcing (IPO) firm, has announced it will be hiring more than 2,000 workers to service key liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Russia and Australia. Following a successful year in 2014, including winning one of the largest export contracts in Philippine history, the ongoing expansion of AG&P’s workforce represents another win for the local economy.

“AG&P continues to play a pivotal role in establishing the Philippines as an engineering and construction hub for key projects in markets such as North America, Australia and Russia. Leveraging our fabrication and assembly expertise, we aim to deliver some of the largest LNG modules ever built, accelerating project construction and minimizing ... Read more »

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

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Green Applications Team at the Ministry of Interior, honored the members of the media team for the deploying a culture of the Ministry’s green applications amongst all of the police general headquarters within the UAE. The media team members were honored in Major General Badran’s office on Sunday.

He also praised the media efforts and hard work that the team exerted in raising the awareness of the targeted audience of members, customers, partners, and suppliers. The media team highlighted the importance of adhering to safe environmental standards, encouraging environmentally protective behaviors and procedures, and limiting resources wastage.

The honored members of the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and ... Read more »

La série S-19212 offre une consommation à faible courant de 6,5 uA pour une baisse de courant en veille dans les applications automobiles directement connectées aux batteries.

CHIBA, Japon - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) a annoncé la sortie du régulateur LDO automobile (à faible chute de tension) de la série S-19212 avec une tension d'entrée élevée de 36 V et un courant de sortie de 250 mA, proposant une consommation de courant très faible de 6,5 uA et une précision de tension de sortie élevée de +/-2 %. La série innovante S-19212 convient parfaitement aux applications automobiles à alimentation électrique à voltage constant pour les unités de contrôle moteur, les transmissions et les suspensions, les systèmes de freins antiblocage, le matériel des véhicules électriques y afférents, les véhicules électriques hybrides et les pièces électroniques des véhicules électriques hybrides rechargeables. D'autres appl ... Read more »

25 % d'augmentation des votes en ligne depuis la dernière élection parlementaire

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LONDRES. - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015
 
Les électeurs estoniens ont élu un nouveau parlement le 1er mars avec 30 % des électeurs participant déposant leur bulletin de vote en ligne.

Le pays dispose du système de scrutin sur lnternet le plus avancé sur le plan technologique et le plus ancien. Les 176 328 électeurs ayant utilisé le système confirment une augmentation de 25 % des e-votants par rapport aux élections parlementaires en Estonie de 2011, et soulignent une nouvelle fois l'adoption croissante du vote électronique depuis 2005 où 9 317 citoyens seulement avaient voté en ligne.

Commentant sur la popularité croissante du vote électronique, le PDG de Smartmatic Antonio Mugica a déclaré : « La croissance du vote en ligne en Estonie ne doit surprendre personne. En dehors des avantages évidents offerts aux électeurs, en te ... Read more »

FRANKFURT - Wednesday, March 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

ISH 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Over 2,465 exhibitors from 59 countries will present their products and innovations at ISH – The World’s Leading Trade Fair for The Bathroom Experience, Building Services, Energy, Air Conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies – in Frankfurt from 10 to 14 March 2015. Top brands are represented in all product segments.

ISH Water embraces The Bathroom Experience and the World of Installation Technology (Halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Forum) and presents the entire spectrum of innovative design developments, bathroom trends and modern technology. Among the brands are Alape, Bette, Burgbad, Dornbracht, Duravit, Emco Bad, Franke, Gessi, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Hoesch, Hüppe, Ideal Standard, Kaldewei, Keramag, Kermi, Keuco, Kludi, Kohler, KWC, Laufen, Lupi Design, Roca, Schell, Teuco, Toto, Villeroy & Boch, Vitra, Zucchetti/KOS.

The companies in the World of Ins ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the National Defense College (NDC) visited the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police to review the various tasks and duties undertaken by the department. The visit is in pursuance of the police leadership’s outreach plan to enhance partnership and exchange expertise between both parties.

The delegation, headed by Brigadier General Abdullah Mohamed Al Al Ka’bi, Chief of the Studies and Research Section at  the College, was given a detailed overview by Lt. Colonel Nasser Suleiman Al Maskari, Head of the Operations Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations in the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, about the methodologies and strategies adopted by the Operations Room, the methods of processing and handling incidents and notifications, in addition to classification of emergencies and proper documentation to ensure accuracy and the coveted speed of respons ... Read more »

The S-19212 Series features low current consumption of 6.5uA for standby current reduction in automotive applications directly connected to batteries

CHIBA, Japan - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced the release of the S-19212 Series automotive LDO regulator with 36V high input voltage and 250mA output current, featuring a super low current consumption of 6.5uA and high output voltage accuracy of +/-2.0%. The innovative S-19212 Series is the perfect match for automotive use in constant-voltage power supply for ECUs for engines, transmissions and suspensions, Anti-lock Brake Systems, related Electric Vehicle equipment, and Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle electronics. Other typical automotive applications include Body ECUs for bodies, headlamps, ITS, and accessories, navigation systems, and audio systems.

The S-19212 Series was specifically developed to meet the demanding h ... Read more »

BARCELONA. - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) Satellite has a key role to play in the architecture of future networks and the acceleration of digitization. This was one of the main conclusions of a keynote that Karim Michel Sabbagh, President and CEO of SES, delivered today at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. “Satellite is a key actor for digitization and an integral part of the mobile ecosystem, adding reach and efficiency to mobile network operations,” Sabbagh said at the conference. “Only combining terrestrial and satellite infrastructures and technologies will lead to significant cost efficiencies, competitive solutions and compelling consumer advantages.”

Referring to the expected exponential increase in video traffic in all networks, further driven by the introduction of Ultra High Definition (HD) TV, Sabbagh said: “Mobile players are facing enormous challenges and ... Read more »

MNOs to Implement Disaster Response Initiative to Ensure Effective and Predictable Response During Times of Crisis

BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

Mobile World Congress 2015:GSMA

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today announced the launch of an industry-wide Humanitarian Connectivity Charter, demonstrating the commitment of the mobile industry to support customers and responders before and during humanitarian emergencies. Through the Charter, mobile network operators (MNOs) will commit to a common set of principles and work towards the adoption of initiatives focused on humanitarian connectivity. The aim of this initiative is to create a more coordinated and predictable response to disasters. The first operators to adopt the principles in the Charter are Axiata, Etisalat, Ooredoo and Smart Communications, who collectively represent over one billion subscribers in 35 countries.

“Mobile networ ... Read more »

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Monday, March 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) eASIC Corporation, (@easic) a fabless semiconductor company that delivers a custom integrated circuits (IC) platform (eASIC Platform), and Denmark Headquartered Comcores ApS, a specialized supplier of silicon intellectual property (SIP) today announced the immediate availability of the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI) v6.1 for eASIC’s Nextreme-3 28nm devices.

With an increased line rate up to 12.165Gbps and improved line coding efficiency, CPRI v6.1 supports an increased RF signal bandwidth of up to 240MHz needed for the proliferation of C-RAN fronthaul networks. When combined with the new ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) ORI (Open Radio Interface) ISG (Industry Specifications Group) standard for 2:1 LTE lossless compression algorithm, the effective RF signal bandwidth for CPRI v6.1 can be increased to 480MHz bandwidth while meeting 3GPP LTE RF performance and l ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has today announced that its sales volume of LTE 4G core network products achieved explosive growth in the European high-end market, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 200 percent.

By Q4 2014, ZTE had signed over 70 EPC commercial contracts, and deployed over 140 trial networks all over the world. ZTE's 4G EPC product, which is based on a unified high-performance hardware platform, supports 2G/3G/4G wireless access, and provides redundancy protection at the board, Network Element (NE), and region levels, fully guaranteeing secure network operation and effectively reducing the TCO for operators in network construction, operation and maintenance. These capabilities can substantially increase o ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has today announced that its sales volume of LTE 4G core network products achieved explosive growth in the European high-end market, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 200 percent.

By Q4 2014, ZTE had signed over 70 EPC commercial contracts, and deployed over 140 trial networks all over the world. ZTE's 4G EPC product, which is based on a unified high-performance hardware platform, supports 2G/3G/4G wireless access, and provides redundancy protection at the board, Network Element (NE), and region levels, fully guaranteeing secure network operation and effectively reducing the TCO for operators in network construction, operation and maintenance. These capabilities can substantially increase o ... Read more »

Économies, tranquillité d’esprit et sécurité sont des facteurs clés de la croissance des terminaux connectés sans fil ; 89 pour cent des gens veulent connecter tous leurs appareils à l’avenir

BARCELONE, Espagne - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015:GSMA

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) L’Internet des choses (IoT) est en train de transformer la vie des familles grâce à la connexion sans fil des appareils dans la maison, tels que les compteurs intelligents et les systèmes de sécurité. Cela contribue ainsi à des économies d’argent et à la tranquillité d’esprit, selon une nouvelle étude publiée aujourd’hui par la GSMA. Le rapport, intitulé « The Impact of the Internet of Things: The Connected Home » (L’impact de l’Internet des choses : la maison connectée), a été préparé par le cabinet KRC Research* et GSMA Intelligence, et fait remarquer qu’environ une p ... Read more »

BARCELONA, Spain - Monday, March 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress

(BUSINESS WIRE) Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced a partnership to bring innovative mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa including Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles and Tanzania.

Visa and Airtel will build on the existing capabilities of Airtel’s Mobile Money service, allowing subscribers to use their Airtel Money account to pay in stores and online wherever Visa is accepted. Additionally, customers can withdraw money and make payments from their Airtel Money account using their Airtel Money Visa companion card.

“Mobile payments can transform the lives of people throughout Africa who commonly have access to a mobile phone, but not a bank,” said Vish Sowani, Vice President of MNO Partnerships for Visa. &ld ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) visited the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police to review the various tasks and duties undertaken by the department. The visit falls within the framework of communication and relationship management with partners.

The delegation, led by Mohammed Mubarak, CEO of Emergency and Crisis at ADCO, was briefed by Colonel Mohsen Al Yafe’I, Acting Deputy Head of Police Operations, about the Operations Room’s tasks and strategic plans.

The delegation was also acquainted with the information and technology systems adopted by the Police Operations Room, the methods of processing and handling emergency notifications, and the different equipment used by the department, as well as the technology systems and programs used in the Operations Rooms.

The delegation members also watched a documentary film s ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, Chine - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK/000063.SZ), un fournisseur international majeur de solutions de télécommunications et de solutions technologiques pour l’Internet mobile destinées aux entreprises et aux particuliers, habilite l’un des principaux réseaux 4G convergents au monde, basé sur les solutions de type MOCN (coeur de réseau multi-opérateurs), CA (agrégation d’opérateurs) et VoLTE (voix sur LTE) pour HKT. Cette solution aide HKT à faire converger ses réseaux mobiles sans heurts tout en améliorant l’expérience de communications des utilisateurs 4G.

Depuis l’acquisition de CSL en 2014, HKT exploite deux réseaux commerciaux en parallèle. Aussi est-il nécessaire d’intégrer les deux réseaux aussi rapidement et de façon aussi transparente que possible afin de garantir aux utilisateurs des deux réseaux de pouvoir bénéficier des mêmes ex ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police hosted a ceremony to honor training liaison officers and staff members at the Directorate General of Central Operations, in recognition of their outstanding efforts in implementing the 2014 training plan, and completing the training curriculum on time.

Major General Al Raisi underscored the commitment of Abu Dhabi Police to qualifying staff members at the various levels, with the aim of enhancing their skills and abilities; and encouraging them to pursue further innovative and creative efforts to achieve efficiency of police work and provide high quality services to customers. He said: “As a part of its vision, the police leadership endeavors to produce properly qualified staff members; and to boost their skills and competencies so as to keep pace with global developments.”

In ... Read more »

Upgrade your look and confidence with Couture Smile, a personalized smile makeover by Dr. Michael Formenius.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dr. Michael Formenius, CEO and Clinical Director of Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinics, brings to the UAE his expertise in crafting individualized smiles. Couture Smile™ is the art of creating a smile that enhances the features of the face, while maintaining a beautiful balance in size, proportion, position, color and angulation of the teeth. It enhances the overall look of a person while at the same time, strengthening the surfaces of teeth that are continuously exposed to wear and tear.

Opting for Couture Smile is similar to choosing a tailor over a department store: you are given undivided attention and time, and eventually you take home a personalized product made specifically for you. Every patient is unique and a Couture Smile is set to complement a person’s over ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, enables a world leading converged 4G network powered by multi-operator core network (MOCN), carrier aggregation (CA) and voice over LTE (VoLTE) solutions for HKT. This solution helps HKT to converge its mobile networks smoothly and at the same time improve the communications experience of 4G users.

After acquiring CSL in 2014, HKT operates two commercial networks in parallel. As such, there is a need to integrate the two networks as quickly and seamlessly as possible to ensure the users on two networks can enjoy the same service experiences without being disrupted by changes. Being the supplier of one of HKT’s two mobile networks, ZTE leverages its leading technological capabilities and consid ... Read more »

Cost Savings, Peace of Mind and Security Are Key Factors Driving Growth of Wireless Connected Devices; 89 Per Cent of People Want to Connect All Their Devices in The Future

BARCELONA, Spain. - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE) The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming family life through the wireless connection of devices in the home, such as smart meters and security systems, helping to save money and increase peace of mind, according to new research issued today by the GSMA. The report, ‘The Impact of the Internet of Things: The Connected Home’, was developed by KRC Research* and GSMA Intelligence, and highlights that approximately one in four people in Germany, Japan, the UK and the US already own a connected device such as a smart meter (28 per cent), security system (23 per cent), lighting system (23 per cent), or health monitor (23 per cent), underscoring the g ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) CAMAC Energy Inc. (‘CAMAC’ ou la ‘Société’) (NYSE MKT:CAK) a programmé la publication de ses résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et l’exercice complet de 2014, pour le 12 Mars 2015. En parallèle, la Société a prévu une conférence téléphonique pour le Jeudi, 12 Mars 2014 à 10h du matin selon l'horaire central des Etats-Unis (11 :00 du matin selon l'horaire Est des Etats-Unis) pour discuter les résultats et mettre à jour les opérations actuelles de CAMAC.

Le numéro de téléphone à composer pour assister  à la conférence téléphonique est le 1-877-317-6789  pour les Etats Unis et le  1-412-317-6789 pour l’internationale. Les participants doivent demander à l’opérateur d’être placés sur la conférence téléphonique de CAMAC Energy.

Pour assister  à la webdiffusion  audio en direct, veuillez consulter la section inv ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany. - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    First submission of an investigational specific reversal agent to a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) for regulatory approval
    Boehringer Ingelheim pursues accelerated procedures with all three authorities1
    In Phase I, idarucizumab has shown immediate, complete and sustained reversal of the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran (Pradaxa®)2

(BUSINESS WIRE) For Non-US/Non-UK/Non-Canadian Media

Boehringer Ingelheim today announces that idarucizumab has been submitted for approval of marketing authorisation to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada.1 The submission is for use in patients who require rapid reversal of the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran, the active ingredient in Pradaxa®.

“The submissions for idarucizumab mark the first regulatory submissions for ... Read more »

BARCELONA, Spain. - Monday, March 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space today announced its selection by Samsung Electronics to provide PEARL, its state-of-the-art NFC embedded Secure Element (eSE) in its latest version, for its newly released flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6.

PEARL by OT® is the most advanced multi-application eSE and offers the largest memory on the market. It is also the first of its kind to be certified by Visa, MasterCard,and American Express. PEARL by OT® allows easy deployment of secure contactless payment, strong authentication, transit, access and loyalty applications.

OT is the recognized leader in trusted payment with OEMs with more than 150 million units of its eSE and the most advanced and certified multi-application features in the field.

“OT is proud to put on the market ... Read more »

DUBAI. - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) A.M. Best is participating as an associate sponsor at the Multaqa Qatar 2015 conference to be held 8-10 March in Doha, Qatar. A.M. Best will also be exhibiting at the event.

Multaqa Qatar, now in its ninth year, is hosted by Qatar Central Bank and the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and co-organised by insurance media brand, GR.

A.M. Best will be represented by Nick Charteris-Black, managing director – market development, EMEA and Vasilis Katsipis, general manager – market development, MENA South & Central Asia.

A.M. Best rates more than 50 (re)insurance companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council and broader MENA region and in 2012 opened a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre to support its growing presence in the region.

To arrange a meeting with Mr. Charteris-Black or Mr. Katsipis at Multaqa Qatar 2015, please e-mail Bouchra.AbouNader ... Read more »

ZTE dévoile une nouvelle enquête de consommation qui fournit des informations précieuses sur le marché chinois des technologies vocales intelligentes

BARCELONE - Mercredi 4 Mars 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) - ZTE, l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de dispositifs mobiles, a rencontré aujourd’hui ses partenaires Nuance, Audience, NXP et Sensory à l’occasion du premier séminaire de la Smart Voice Alliance organisé dans le cadre du Mobile World Congress 2015 de Barcelone. Cet évènement a permis à ZTE et à ses partenaires de débattre des dernières tendances du secteur des technologies vocales intelligentes et d’échanger leurs points de vue sur l'avenir des technologies de commande vocale. À cette occasion, les résultats d’un rapport proposant une analyse approfondie du marché des technologies vocales intelligentes en Chine ont également été au centre des discussions. Ce rapport est une première ... Read more »

ZTE unveils new consumer research offering insights into smart voice market in China

BARCELONA - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, was today joined by partners Nuance, Audience, NXP and Sensory at the first Smart Voice Alliance Seminar, an event held during the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. The event saw ZTE and partners discuss the latest smart voice industry trends, as well as their visions for the future of voice control technology. Findings from a report with in-depth analysis about the smart voice market in China were also discussed at the event. The report is an industry first in terms of insights into the usage of voice-controlled devices among Chinese consumers and is set to be published during Mobile World Congress 2015.

80% of Chinese smartphone users want voice control

To find out more about Chinese consumer perceptions of voice c ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

In celebration of Dubai’s rich array of creative talent, Dubai Design District (d3) is hosting a three day open to the public community event. “Meet d3”, has been specifically commissioned and curated to feature a compelling mix of local, regional and international designers, artists, musicians, concept retailers and unique dining experiences.

d3 is the realisation His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid’s ambition to establish a dedicated home for design in Dubai. It is playing a key role in bringing to life His Highness’ vision to drive an innovation-led economy that welcomes creativity in all its forms. With over 200 licenses issued, d3 has secured an impressive mix of design, retail, fashion companies, both regional and local. This includes some of the region’s most well-respected brands such as the Chalhoub Group and Jumeirah Group, through to talented em ... Read more »

ASJC lays the foundation stone for industrial plant that brings to the kingdom tomorrow’s technology today

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Sunday, March 1st 2015

Al Salem Johnson Controls (ASJC), a joint venture between the Al Salem Group of Companies and Johnson Controls, a global multi industrial company, has laid the foundation stone for their new, state of the art manufacturing facility and training center at King Abdullah Economic City’s Industrial Valley. The manufacturing facility to be built on 203,783 square meters of land is expected to begin its first developmental phase immediately and become fully operational by 2017.

Creating more than 2000 jobs, Al Salem Johnson Controls has been serving businesses in the Kingdom for over 25 years through energy efficient HVAC solutions that make it easier for customers to achieve energy and operational savings.

Al Salem Johnson Controls will be the first industrial company that p ... Read more »

 Four-month programme designed to build STC’s future leadership and strengthen employees’ knowledge of Comptel’s products

HELSINKI - Monday, March 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Comptel Corporation (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: CTL1V) and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have launched a programme to develop the next generation of IT talent in Saudi Arabia. The initiative is designed to not only educate young Saudi professionals on telecommunications networks and Comptel’s Intelligent Data & Service Orchestration technologies, but also enable them for future leadership positions within STC.

“STC strives to consistently undertake projects that further education and professional development within our society, and that support our most important assets – our employees. Our new Young IT Talent initiative will allow us to achieve both of these objectives,” said Mr. Abdullah Al Owini ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior has announced that the second batch of students have enrolled in the Customer Service Excellence Diploma program. The new batch includes 500 students from the Ministry of Interior as well as federal and local governmental bodies.

During the introductory meeting on the program, which was recently held at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior said: “The Customer Service Excellence Diploma is an important development project focused on qualifying human cadres and enhancing their skills, particularly service providers across all sectors at the Ministry of Interior and those who provide services for partners at the government entities”.

Moreover, he stressed ... Read more »