OSAKA, Japan - Sunday, September 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic will exhibit its latest products and technologies at the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2015, one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances in the world, to be held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 9, 2015.

Under the theme of "A Better Life, A Better World," the Panasonic booth will highlight the Lifestyles Showcase presenting a living environment featuring “the lifestyles we all desire," complete with Panasonic's wide range of products, from audio-visual equipment to home appliances and beauty appliances.

Panasonic Live @ IFA2015 will also make available views from the exhibition venue on video.

Highlights of Panasonic IFA2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK_S6MPXE6w&list=PLE29Nx-sjAHAJ9a6Vf-KCIPgfzZQAtNJW&index=33

All Videos Panasonic Live@IFA2015 https://www.youtube.com/pla ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior has asserted that the sacrifices of the martyrs in line with their duties within the Armed Forces are brave heroes that herald the words of truth. They have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend and protect their brethren from injustices and to provide them with the opportunity to lead a respectful life where justice, order, and legitimacy prevail.  Their sacrifices embody what it means to safeguard the pride and dignity of the nation and to defend the homeland through national service.

Representing the Ministry of Interior, a number of the Ministry’s officials and senior officers have paid tribute to the martyrs for their ultimate and most noble sacrifice. The officials and senior officers have expressed their sincerest condolences to the families of the martyrs, expressing their pride and their utmost respect for the brave souls; praying to God Al ... Read more »

YIWU, China - Monday, September 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 21st China Yiwu International Commodities Fair (Yiwu Fair) will be held in Yiwu, China on October 21-25, 2015.

In 2015, Yiwu Fair will provide a more comprehensive one-stop international trade service to oversea buyers, and enhance its trade service zone to serve suppliers of logistics & transportation, offshore freight forwarding, custom clearance, foreign trade agent, insurance & legal consultation and cross-border e-commerce.

In the past two decades, Yiwu Fair has experienced a fast growth with its mission of “facing the world and serving the nation”. With the unique exhibition model of “Market + Exhibition”, Yiwu Fair featuring selected household goods and diversified exhibitors has become a major access to foreign trade and the overseas market for medium and small-sized companies in Eastern China.

Based on Yiwu Fair and Yiwu Small Commodit ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

In a press conference held to coincide with the beginning of the new school year, Colonel Mubarak bin Muhairom, General Director of Community Protection and Crime Prevention at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed that the role of the family is to act as the first line of defense in protecting children from any exposure to risks.

Calling upon parents to increase their interest in communicating with their child’s school and other educational environments, Colonel bin Muhairom said that these interactions will contribute to the child’s journey throughout the school year. “By communicating with your child, you are setting them up for success, and this will be positively reflected through their achievements and ability to excel,” he said. “Discuss any problems that you think may pose challenges for your ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Saturday, September 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced that it will exhibit a direct drive1 analog turntable prototype equipped with a newly developed direct drive motor at the IFA 20152 trade fair to be held in Berlin from September 4 to 9, 2015. Panasonic is accelerating further development of this technology with a view to market launch in 2016 under the Technics hi-fi audio brand.

[Flash Video] Technics 50th anniversary with Michiko Ogawa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EudVNzZFqc&index=4&list=PLE29Nx-sjAHAJ9a6Vf-KCIPgfzZQAtNJW

Technics – witness the birth of future legends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lQ3GKRIGYs&index=5&list=PLE29Nx-sjAHAJ9a6Vf-KCIPgfzZQAtNJW

In conventional analog turntables, sound quality degradation caused by tiny vibrations of the motor and rotational speed fluctuations has been a major challenge. To overcome this challenge and assure smooth, high ... Read more »

Football Legend to Act as Brand Representative for Dubai-Based Property Development Firm in Saudi Arabia and MENA Region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Saudi Arabian football legend Majed Abdullah is the latest international sports star to endorse leading Dubai-based property developer, The First Group.

The much-loved former striker for Saudi Arabia and Riyadh’s Al Nassr FC, who was affectionately known as the ‘Arabian Jewel’ during his playing days, has been named The First Group’s ambassador for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Abdullah, who was hailed Asia’s ‘player of the century’, represented his country on 116 occasions and scored 533 goals during his long career spanning the 1980s and 1990s.

Also known as the ‘Desert Pelé’, he was the Saudi Premier League’s top scorer for six yea ... Read more »

ZTE is the only Chinese smartphone brand to receive a 2015 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award

BERLIN. - Saturday, September 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, today announced that the ZTE Axon phone was awarded a ‘User Experience Gold Award’ by IDG and German Industry and Commerce Ltd. at IFA 2015. The award is a category of the trade show’s 2015 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award, of which ZTE is the only Chinese smartphone brand from China to receive an award.

“We are both honored and excited to receive this award for Axon, our new global flagship smartphone,” said Adam Zeng, CEO, ZTE Mobile Device. “Axon represents an unprecedented effort on ZTE’s part to truly put the consumer at the heart of our product development. Today’s award is great recognition of this effort, and we will continue to take user experience to new and unexplored heights with future ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Sports Association discussed with the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) ways to strengthen and develop partnership, as a part of the strategy to promote relations between national institutions and to serve national sport and athletes.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Head of the Police Sports Association Department, met with the EEF delegation, led by Faisal Al Ali, Board Member, and Assistant Secretary-General of the Federation.

Both parties emphasized the importance of activating partnership between them, to provide an integrated joint action plan, and achieve the mission of sports in the UAE. They also discussed ways to form a ‘Tent Pegging’ sports team at the Ministry of Interior; due to the importance of this sport in international forums, and the possibility of achieving high ranks.

The meeting was attended by Colonel Aref Ali Al R ... Read more »