Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

With oil prices slowly recovering from the dramatic fall last summer which forced global organisations to put multi-million dollar projects on ice, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has detailed the key areas in which chief financial officers (CFOs) working in the sector can galvanise the finance function in the fight to future-proof their business in an ever more volatile market.

Speaking on the report, titled Oil and gas – priorities and challenges for the CFO enterprise, Jamie Lyon, the author and ACCA’s head of corporate sector says:

“We have all seen the impact of volatility in the market hitting the cost base and impacting capital expenditures over the last year or so. The big question now is how low and how long the oil price will remain at present levels.”

The report also highlights how volatility is bringing pressure on forecastin ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior continued its nationwide Ramadan Councils on Thursday evening. The councils are organized at the countrywide level by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; under the theme “Innovation through Dialogue”. Nine councils were held at the countrywide level and tackled the topic of the ‘Traffic and Licensing Sector’.

The main topic of discussion consisted of two key axes, which include three different sub-sections, notably, the services provided by the traffic sector and the efforts to ensure road safety; the role of traffic patrols; and the efforts to reduce traffic-related accidents. The second sub-section highlighted the licensing services; the terms and conditions for vehicle licensing; the facilities offered to customers; and the measures adopted to ensure drivers ... Read more »

EXTON, Pa. - Wednesday, July 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct an initial public offering of its Class B common stock. The offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes its review process of its draft registration statement.

This announcement is being made pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933. As required by Rule 135, this press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction.     

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

To commemorate the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Tourism Police Sectionat Abu Dhabi Police hosted a collective Iftar banquet at Al Mudeef Center, affiliated with the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care & Special Needs in Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.  

Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Fahd Al Otaibi, Chief of the Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Abu Dhabi Police, said that the Iftar is a part of the “We won’t forget you” initiative, which aims to support and provide care for people with special needs, particularly children and the elderly; and to enhance communication with them.

Lieutenant Colonel Al Otaibi noted that as many as 45 individuals aged between four and 30 years attended the banquet, including four elderly people. He also indicated that this humanitarian gesture aims to revive the values of solidarity amongst community ... Read more »

VIENNE, Autriche et SOFIA, Bulgarie - Mercredi 8 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - UniCredit Bank Austria AG et UniCredit Bulbank AD ont conjointement assuré un crédit de premier plan de 103,3 millions d’euros  pour refinancer Business Park Sofia (BPS), le plus grand parc de bureaux en Europe du Sud. La transaction a été conclue en juin 2015.

Le crédit est accordé  conjointement par UniCredit Bank Austria AG et UniCredit Bulbank AD comme étant  les assureurs pionniers mandatés. UniCredit Bulbank AD agit comme un agent de sécurité et de crédit, un compte bancaire, et le fournisseur de couverture de cette transaction.

Le complexe de bureaux Business Park Sofia se compose de quatorze bâtiments modernes classe A, situés à l'emplacement privilégié des entreprises à Sofia. La superficie totale est de 187000m², elle est entièrement louée à plus de 150 locataires internationaux, et accueille plus de 11.000 employés. Le parc d& ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Mercredi 8 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oberthur Technologies, un leader mondial dans les solutions de sécurité numérique pour la mobilité, annonce ce jour qu’il présentera ses résultats financiers du second trimestre 2015 aux investisseurs le vendredi 31 juillet 2015.

Didier Lamouche (Directeur Général) et Anne-France Laclide (Directeur Financier) présenteront ces résultats financiers et répondront aux questions à 16h, heure de Paris.

Pour accéder aux informations concernant la téléconférence, merci de vous inscrire à l’adresse suivante : investors@oberthur.com.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police managed to arrest a salesman using his residential apartment as a warehouse to sell imitation designer handbags at cheap prices. Initial investigations revealed that the salesman receives customers in the apartment to sell the replica handbags and deceive consumers, especially women.

Lieutenant Colonel Taher Al Dhaheri, Chief of the Organized Crime Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), revealed that the section recently received notification about the suspicious activities. After validating the claims and proving commercial fraud, the Organized Crime Section at CID took legal action and raided the suspected residential apartment. The suspect, identified as A.M.S was arrested and questioned in connection with the seizure of the counterfeit goods.

Adding further, Lieutenant Colonel Al Dhaheri said: “The seized items included imitation designer handba ... Read more »

CHIBA, Japon - Mercredi 8 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

La série S-35720 est appropriée pour la gestion du temps après l'arrêt du moteur, puisqu'elle permet une meilleure régulation des émissions automobiles et une sécurité accrue de la batterie des véhicules électriques.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) a annoncé la sortie de la nouvelle série S-35720 de CI de minuterie pratique, appropriée pour gérer le temps relatif après l'arrêt du moteur, son temps d'alarme optionnel allant d'une seconde à 194 jours, par incréments d'une seconde.

La série S-35720 est conçue pour aider à satisfaire les réglementations strictes en matière d'émissions automobiles telles que la norme EURO 6 et à améliorer la sécurité de la batterie des véhicules électriques.

Ces réglementations prévoient la gestion de l'état des différents aspects du système d'injection de carburant (fuel injection system, Fi-ECU) après l'arrêt moteur ... Read more »

CHIBA, Japan - Monday, July 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The S-35720 Series is suitable for time management after engine shut-down, enabling improved regulation of automotive emissions and EV battery safety.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced the release of the new S-35720 Series convenience timer IC suitable for managing relative time after engine shut-down with its optional alarm time in 1 second increments from 1 second to 194 days.

The S-35720 Series is designed to help meet exacting automotive emissions regulations such as EURO 6 and enhance EV battery safety.

These regulations call for the status management of different facets of the Fi-ECU (fuel injection system) after engine shut-down. For example, controlling the catalyst activation status based on elapsed time and temperature, and periodically managing fuel vaporization volume (with the use of pressure detection to check for fuel leaks).

These functions typically requ ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Tuesday, July 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space today announced that it will present its second quarter 2015 financial results to investors on Friday July 31st, 2015.

Didier Lamouche (CEO) and Anne-France Laclide (CFO) will be presenting these financial results and taking questions the same day at 4pm Paris Time (3pm London Time/11am New York Time).

In order to access the conference call dial-in details, you need to register with Investors Relations: investors@oberthur.com.

If you have already registered, details are available on our website: http://investors.oberthur.com.

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VIENNA, Austria & SOFIA, Bulgaria. - Tuesday, July 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--UniCredit Bank Austria AG and UniCredit Bulbank AD have jointly underwritten a € 103.3 million senior facility to refinance Business Park Sofia (BPS), the largest office park in Southeastern Europe. The transaction closed in June 2015.

The facility is being jointly provided by UniCredit Bank Austria AG and UniCredit Bulbank AD as mandated lead arrangers and underwriters. UniCredit Bulbank AD is acting as facility and security agent, account bank, and hedge provider of this transaction.

The Business Park Sofia office complex consists of fourteen Class A modern buildings, located in the prime location for business in Sofia. The total built-up area is 187,000 m² and is fully leased to more than 150 international tenants and accommodating more than 11,000 employees. The business park comprises more than fifty percent of Sofia’s central business district ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offered his condolences on Wednesday to Al Khaili family on the death of the late Qatami bin Saeed Al Khaili, at the family’s residence in Al Bateen in Al Ain. A number of senior police officers accompanied Sheikh Saif.

His Highness expressed his profound sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved family, praying to Allah to grant them patience and solace and to rest the deceased’s soul in eternal peace.

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INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, July 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Phase III data published in The Lancet Oncology shows a significant overall survival benefit of Giotrif® (afatinib) compared to Tarceva® (erlotinib) in patients with previously treated advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

Boehringer Ingelheim today announced The Lancet Oncology has published results from the LUX-Lung 8 trial (NCT01523587). LUX-Lung 8 is the largest, prospective Phase III head-to-head trial directly comparing two EGFR-directed treatments. Afatinib* was tested versus erlotinib, an approved and recommended treatment in this setting according to international guidelines, in advanced squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung progressing after treatment with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Treatment options for SCC of the lung are limited and this type of lung cancer is associated with a poor prognosis, with less than 5% of patients with advanced SCC survivin ... Read more »