FRENCHS FOREST, Australia & INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, May 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Boehringer Ingelheim exercises option and acquires global ownership of Pharmaxis’ investigational anti-inflammatory drug candidate PXS4728A, including associated intellectual property rights.
    PXS4728A is a highly selective oral small molecule inhibitor of vascular adhesion protein-1 that has shown activity in pre-clinical investigation in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
    Drug candidate will be investigated for the treatment of NASH and has further potential in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other diseases with high medical need.
    The acquisition of this investigational anti-inflammatory drug-candidate adds a highly innovative approach to Boehringer Ingelheim’s clinical development portfolio.
    Pharmaxis is transformed by significant deal s ... Read more »

 “Social Support” stressed keenness to enhance the security and stability of society

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Najim Abdullah Al Hosani, Head of the Social Support Centers Department at Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the Police leadership’s keen interest to promote the police’s societal role and deepen cooperation with  national institutions; especially those concerned with family and community affairs. He also highlighted the leadership’s commitment to instruct the related departments to celebrate the World Family Day, in recognition of the family’s instrumental role in building and advancing communities.  

“Through the different departments specialized with community protection issues, the Abu Dhabi Police  endeavor to make use of all  national and humanitarian events related to social work, family, children, and women such as the ‘Worl ... Read more »

Al Maddah: the event sector is looking forward to get direct support from the government, and the sector’s growth will provide around 200,000 jobs

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Al Faraj: events in Jeddah are not benefiting from the presence of pilgrims

    Foreign exhibitions and conferences companies cannot operate in the Saudi market without the aid of a national company
    An online survey to identify the types of events desired by citizens and residents of Jeddah

The first sectorial meeting held during the current session of the Event Organization Committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), witnessed a notable presence of female event organizers. The significant presence of women in the meeting indicates that they will get a wider share of events organization within the coming few years.

Firas Adel Al Maddah, President of the Committee, stated t ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Western Region (Al Gharbia) Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters won first place in the men’s Road Race Championship. The Operations Department placed second, and the Police Schools Department placed third.

More than 726 riders from various departments of the Abu Dhabi Police general headquarters competed in the Road Race Championship that was held on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The championship, organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development and represented by the Sports Activity Section, falls within the framework of the Sports Activities Program in the security zone of Abu Dhabi.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, General Director of Strategy and Performance Development, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, praised the efforts of the sports authorities and ... Read more »

Recognized for Spreading Creative Work Culture

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Sea of Culture Foundation awarded the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Emirates National Records Certificate. The certificate came in recognition of the Security Media Department's distinguished role is serving the UAE and spreading the creative work culture. The Security Media came first among a list of local institutions in the category of "Accomplishment and Success" within five categories defined by the organizer.

Rear Admiral and Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Navy, awarded the certificate to Major Fawaz Ali Abdullah, Director of Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; and Captain Reem Subah, Acting Chie ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The delegation of the Security Support Department in Abu Dhabi Police concluded its visit to the Italian capital, Rome, by reviewing the tasks of the ‘First Force’ within the Mobile Unit Division in the Italian Carabinieri, in charge of public security tasks.

The delegation, headed by Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi, Head of the Security Support Department, was greeted by the Commander of the VIII Army Corps at the Italian Carabinieri, Colonel Baldassare Daidone. Colonel Daidone briefed the delegation on the nature of the work of his unit.

Moreover, the delegation watched a documentary, during which Colonel Daidone highlighted  the tasks undertaken by the Mobile Unit Division’s ‘First Force’ at  the Italian Carabinieri, as well as the tasks of the rest of the task forces. The Security Support delegation also attended a live presentation in the trai ... Read more »

Le nouvel emplacement de DuBiotech permettra à B.Braun de mieux servir ses clients à travers la région du Golfe

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 18 Mai 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), une zone franche dédiée à faciliter et à  favoriser la croissance du secteur des sciences de la vie aux Émirats Arabes Unis, a annoncé aujourd'hui que B.Braun, une entreprise allemande de dispositifs médical et pharmaceutique, a établi une filiale d'exploitation au Moyen-Orient dans le parc des affaires de la zone franche.

B. Braun Medical Gulf servira comme un centre régional pour ses quatre divisions; B. Braun Hospital Care, B. Braun Aesculap, B. Braun OPM et B. Braun Avitum. Depuis sa nouvelle implantation  à DuBiotech, B.Braun sera désormais en mesure d'offrir une gamme complète de produits et de services pour le maintien de la valeur des équipements médicaux essentiels, et fournir des services de planification et ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police concluded on Thursday evening the Sports Activities Program for the security zone of Abu Dhabi. The activities included a race walking tournament for members over the age of 40, tug of war, road racing, as well as a smoking cessation event, all of which were held on the Corniche.

The activities were organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development and represented by the Sports Activity Section, with participation from various departments at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, General Director of Strategy and Performance Development, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reiterated the unrelenting commitment of the Abu Dhabi Police to encourage sporting activities for staff members. He also praised the support provided by the leadership ... Read more »

L’autorisation d'acquisition sismique tridimensionnelle approuvée

HOUSTON - Lundi 18 Mai 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - La société Erin Energy Corporation ("Erin Energy» ou la «Société») (NYSE MKT: ERN) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a reçu l'approbation exécutive pour prolonger la période initiale d'exploration des blocs A2 et A5 en Gambie pour une période de 24 mois jusqu'au 31 décembre 2018. Le programme de travail comprend l'exigence de forer un puits d'exploration dans les deux blocs au cours de la période d'exploration.

Le ministère du Pétrole a également approuvé, et délivrera les autorisations  nécessaires pour procéder à l'acquisition des données sismiques tridimensionnelles multi-client de la Société prévue sur les blocs A2 et A5.

Kase Lawal, patron et PDG à Erin Energy a commenté: «L'extension de la période d'exploration des licences A2 et A5 s' ... Read more »

Under the “Learn essential lessons before you suffer their consequences” Campaign

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Experts from Abu Dhabi Police called upon young men and women in the UAE to be careful and practice caution when using social media, modern applications and electronic communications to avoid falling prey to immoral and decadent people always lurking on the internet in search of vulnerability to sexually exploit them or blackmail young students.

This topic was discussed on the second day of the awareness-raising lectures for school students, which were held at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club, as a part of the “Learn essential lessons before you suffer their consequences” campaign. The campaign was launched by the Social Support Centers Department at Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the ICT Department.

The experts emphasized that overexposure to strangers in s ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Features Numerous Police Cultural Events

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During a ceremony held at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre (ADEC), Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honored the winners of the second edition of the Minister of Interior’s Scientific Research Award. A total of 149 participants competed for the award with 108 individual; two-man team; three-man team; and collective research projects, as a part of the police-related cultural events hosted by the Ministry of Interior, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.  

The ceremony commenced with the national anthem, followed by a recitation from the Holy Qur’an. After that, along with the audience, H.H Sheikh Saif watched a documentary detailing the various achievements realized by the award in its second edition, and announcing th ... Read more »

Meliá doubles profits and improves in all regions, with 14% growth in revenues and Ebitda

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The company’s leadership in the leisure segment is also reflected in the city hotels’ evolution

Business performance

    Net profit attributable improved by 98% and total revenue by 14% thanks to the strong performance of the hotel business and a RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) increase of 12%
    Meliá’s leadership and expertise in the leisure segment also drove a significant improvement of 14.8% in RevPAR for the Company’s Spanish city hotels
    Club Meliá saw an improvement of 39% in revenue
    Success and consolidation of major transformation projects for the Sol brand and resort products in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza will now continue in the Canary Islands and Costa del Sol

Fi ... Read more »

 3D seismic acquisition permits approved

HOUSTON - Saturday, May 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Erin Energy Corporation (“Erin Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:ERN) announced today it has received executive approval to extend the initial exploration period for blocks A2 and A5 in The Gambia by 24 months to December 31, 2018. The work program includes the requirement to drill one exploration well in either block during the exploration period.

The Ministry of Petroleum has also approved and will issue the necessary permits to proceed with the Company’s planned multi-client 3D seismic data acquisition on blocks A2 and A5.

Kase Lawal, Chairman and CEO of Erin Energy commented: “The extension of the exploration period of the A2 and A5 licenses is significant and allows us sufficient time to complete the 3D seismic acquisition on the blocks, develop strategic options for creating value for all stakeholde ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, the leading and most advanced dental health care provider in the region, welcomes Dr. Ines Sandhof to its team. Dr. Ines is a licensed GP dentist in Dubai and Germany with 14 years of extensive private practice.

“From a very young age I was fascinated by art, science in general and medicine in particular,” said Dr. Ines. “I believe dentistry unites all three of them and if one finds content and joy in helping others, then you can say that those are the reasons why I chose to be a dentist.”

Dr. Ines graduated from J.W. Goethe University, College of Dental and Oral Medicine, Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 1999. She held full-time private practice in Frankfurt, Germany where she focused on high standard restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, endodontics and preventive dentistry. In 2005, Dr. Ines moved to Saudi Ar ... Read more »

New DuBiotech base will allow B.Braun to better serve its Gulf-wide clients

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a free zone dedicated to facilitating and fostering growth in the UAE’s life sciences industry, today announced that B.Braun, a German medical and pharmaceutical device firm, has established a Middle East operating subsidiary at the free zone business park.

B. Braun Medical Gulf will serve as a regional hub for its four divisions; B. Braun Hospital Care, B. Braun Aesculap, B. Braun OPM and B. Braun Avitum. From its new base at DuBiotech, B.Braun will now be able to offer a complete range of products and services for value retention of medical capital equipment, as well as provide planning and consulting services, training & education for the Gulf region.

B. Braun currently operates more than 50 companies around the world and is committed to increas ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

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, reiterated  the ministry’s keenness to encourage innovative ideas that enhance development efforts and keep abreast of latest developments. He also noted that the wise leadership and government of the UAE continuously strive to pursue new endeavors in creativity and leadership in a variety of fields, and believe in the importance of teamwork on both local and global scales, in order to contribute to creating a more stable and secure world, and to provide prosperous opportunities for the people through the exchange of creative experiences and expertise.

 Colonel Al Dhaheri recently met with staff members taking part in the second Distinguished Leadership Competencies Program that is orga ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Mohamed Bin Khaled Al Nahyan honored the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ on Wednesday morning during the ceremony marking the conclusion of the second UAE Education Interface. The fair, which was organized by Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, took place in the Club’s headquarters with the participation of 32 government and private universities.

Brigadier Obeid Salem Rashed Ali Al Ketbi, Director General of Directorate General of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Police, indicated that the Abu Dhabi Police, which was the key sponsor of the fair, was keen to attract both male and female Emirati human cadres. He pointed out that the Education fair was highly successful and the Abu Dhabi Police was represented by the Education Department and the Police College.

“The vision of the Education Department aims at transforming the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ into ... Read more »