Les clients Avea, majoritairement composés de jeunes, ont actuellement la possibilité de payer directement à travers leurs factures téléphoniques, leurs achats réalisés sur Google Play™

DUSSELDORF, Allemagne - Mercredi 10 Juin 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- L´opérateur turque Avea offre dés à présent, à tous ses 16,6 millions de clients, utilisateurs de Smartphones Android™, la possibilité de payer directement les applications, les jeux et les livres électroniques sur Google Play™ à travers leurs factures téléphoniques. Pour la mise en pratique de ce service, Avea a fait appel à la société allemande net mobile AG (net-m), spécialisée dans la facturation directe par l´opérateur.

Le réseau Avea innovateur et dynamique, cherche à attirer plus particulièrement la jeune clientèle sur le marché de la téléphonie mobile turque. Avea est ainsi un partenaire idéal puisque l’âge moyen en Turquie est actuellement de 30.1 an ... Read more »

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky - Mercredi 10 Juin 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Cable Corporation (NYSE : BGC) a annoncé aujourd’hui que son Conseil d’administration a nommé Michael T. McDonnell au poste de Président-directeur général et de membre du Conseil d’administration, à compter du 1er juillet 2015. M. McDonnell, qui était auparavant Président du Conseil, Président-directeur général du Groupe PTC, succèdera à Gregory B. Kenny, qui dirige la société depuis 2001 en qualité de Président-directeur général. M. Kenny prendra sa retraite à compter du 1er juillet 2015, mais restera à la disposition de M. McDonnell et du Conseil à titre consultatif jusqu’à la fin de l’année. John E. Welsh, III conservera ses fonctions de Président du Conseil d’administration.

« Après une recherche exhaustive portant notamment sur plusieurs candidats hautement qualifiés, nous sommes heureux de nommer Mike au poste de nouveau Président- ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Support Department’s patrols at the Abu Dhabi Police avails of TASER device that is used worldwide within the work of Security Support Patrols in accordance with legal controls. This falls in line with the police’s strategy aimed at keeping pace with the best technologies to combat crime and enhance the community’s security and safety.

Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi, Head of Security Support Department at Abu Dhabi Police explained that the TASER electroshock weapon, which is based on techniques that momentarily paralyze body movement, is an advanced option to subdue wanted criminals. It includes sophisticated features such as the built-in warning systems, which delivers different levels of discharges before the actual use. He added that the TASER gun is used in tactical situations to in cases of resistance or following an attack on the public or in cases that pose ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police recently showcased the dangers of fitting their vehicles with substandard, counterfeit or expired tires during an awareness-raising lecture in Al Ain. The lecture, which was organized by the directorate in coordination with the Saaed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents, was held at Bakhit Suwaidan Al Nuaimi’s majlis in Al Ain; and falls in line with directorate’s tires safety initiative, aimed at promoting traffic safety education among the various society segments, in a way that enhances the safety of drivers and road users in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.   

The Directorate urged motorists to regularly check their vehicles’ fitted tires as well as the reserve (spare) tire for any faults or damages before hitting the road. It also called upon them to check to check the air pressure and integrity of all their vehicl ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Security Scenarios Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior recently visited the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) at the United States of America (USA). The delegation, headed by Major Dr. Saif Salem Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Director of Security Scenarios Department to examine LAPD experience and methodologies in security training and planning.

The delegation met Horace Frank, Commander-Assistant of Counter-Terrorism and Emergency Operations at the LAPD Headquarters. In a lecture delivered by Captain Philip Fontanetta, Commanding Officer of the Emergency Operations Division, the delegation was briefed about the methods of security scenarios preparation and practical implementation.

After that, the delegation reviewed the virtual training plans and programs. At the end of the visit, the delegation toured ... Read more »

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Tuesday, June 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Michael T. McDonnell as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2015. Mr. McDonnell, who was previously Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at TPC Group, will succeed Gregory B. Kenny, who has led the Company since 2001 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kenny will retire as of July 1, 2015, but will remain available to Mr. McDonnell and to the Board in an advisory capacity through year-end. John E. Welsh, III will remain Chairman of the Board.

“After a comprehensive search that included a number of highly qualified candidates, we are pleased to name Mike as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of General Cable,” said John E. Welsh, III, Chairman of the Board. “Mike is an experienced chief executi ... Read more »

BOUDRY, Switzerland - Wednesday, June 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Study Abstract Reports OTEZLA (apremilast) Demonstrated Improvements at Week 52 in Enthesitis and Dactylitis

Improvements in Enthesitis and Dactylitis at Week 52 Were Sustained Through Week 104

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG), today announced that the findings from a long-term (104-week) post-hoc analysis of pooled data from the PALACE phase III clinical trial program of Otezla® (apremilast) will be presented at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress in Rome, Italy. OTEZLA is the Company's oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) approved for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis.

“Dactylitis and enthesitis are common, painful manifestations of psoriatic arthritis that can be difficult to treat,” said Dafna Gladman, M.D., FRCPC, Professor ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Policies Section at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), discussed policy governance and management  during  a specialized workshop organized by the Ministry of Interior. The workshop, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), took place at Aloft Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, explained that the workshop falls within the plans to exchange expertise and knowledge between the country’s institutions to enhance the quality of life in the UAE community, through efficient communication and transparency in the provision of distinguished police services to citizens, residents an ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners hosted a ceremony to honor a number of employee veterans from the different departments and sections, in recognition of their efforts to upgrade police work.

Colonel Yusuf Ismail Khouri, Deputy Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, emphasized the directorate’s keenness to streamline customers’ transactions as per the best international standards. This would achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction, and increase the public’s trust in the provided services in accordance with the Ministry of Interior’s Strategy.

During the ceremony, which was held at the Emirates Institute for Citizenship, Residency and Ports, Colonel Al Khouri distributed certificates of thanks and appreciation to the 48 honored employee veterans, in the presence of heads of departments and chiefs of sections. ... Read more »

 $7M Adult Literacy XPRIZE Will Incentivize Mobile Applications to Bring Low-Literate Adults to Basic Literacy Within 12 Months

LOS ANGELES - Monday, June 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, today announced the launch of the $7M Adult Literacy XPRIZE, a global competition challenging teams to develop mobile applications for adult learners that result in the greatest increase in literacy skills in just 12 months.

“A parent’s literacy level is a significant predictor of their child’s future educational success, influencing generations to follow,” said Barbara Bush, founder of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. “As I celebrate my 90th birthday today with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren, I am inspired and hopeful that this Adult L ... Read more »

 Water Industry Veteran Sees Bright Future Using Cognitive-based ‘Internet of Things’ Solution to Link Enterprise ERPs with Accurate Asset Condition Assessment Data

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Monday, June 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electro Scan Inc., a leading provider of leak detection instrumentation and cloud applications for the water, sewer, and gas pipeline industries, today announced a Strategic Alliance with App Orchid Inc., makers of advanced cognitive-based solutions that capture, calibrate, and disseminate collective workforce wisdom across enterprises that can be presented in adaptive, intuitive, gamified applications.

Just like Google has evolved from being a keyword search engine to allowing users to ask simple yet powerful questions, App Orchid allows users across a business enterprise to ask questions and get answers about their operations and critical assets.

Electro Scan’s partnership with App Orchid wa ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Five UAE citizens were killed today “Saturday”, in a horrific traffic accident, in Al Razeen area in Abu Dhabi, causing one of the vehicles to catch fire.

The operations room received a report at 10 am about an accident between two 4-wheel drive vehicles, which were involved in a head-on collision. The competent police teams were mobilized immediately, and the civil defense forces brought the fire under control, while traffic patrols secured the traffic at the accident site. Investigations are still ongoing to uncover the details of the accident.

Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi Head of Peripheral Regions Traffic Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters expressed his grief for this tragic accident. He pointed to the importance of adhering to the traffic laws and regulations, paying attention to the road while driving and refraining from over-speeding to preserve the ... Read more »

L'Adult Literacy XPRIZE de 7 millions USD va offrir des incitations financières aux applications mobiles pour dispenser en 12 mois une alphabétisation de base à des adultes peu alphabétisés

LOS ANGELES. - Mercredi 10 Juin 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPRIZE, le leader mondial des compétitions incitatives, en partenariat avec la Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy et la Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement de l'Adult Literacy XPRIZE (prix d'alphabétisation des adultes) de 7 millions USD, une compétition mondiale qui invite des équipes à développer des applications mobiles pour apprenants adultes, grâce auxquelles ces derniers pourront obtenir des améliorations spectaculaires de leurs capacités de lecture et d'écriture en seulement 12 mois.

 « Le niveau d'alphabétisation d'un parent est un indicateur significatif du succès futur de son enfant à l'école, et il influence l ... Read more »