ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire] An estimated 231,000 individuals have benefited from tourism-related awareness booklets, maps and brochures distributed by the Abu Dhabi Police in the last 6 years, since 2009 and until last year. Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Al Otaibi, Chief of the Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) underlined the commitment of the Abu Dhabi Police to dedicate attention to the tourism sector and to provide an appropriate and safe environment for tourists, so as the Emirate remains the most secure and safe tourism destination for families and individuals. Adding further, he pointed out that the Tourism Police Section endeavors to enhance public awareness of its tasks and duties that serve the tourism sector, with a view to make the Emirate of Abu Dhabi a favored touristic destination; thus reflecting the image of the UAE as a safe and secure country that is convenient enough for tourism. He expl ... Read more »

Misant sur le succès de trois années du programme « Education for Better», la société se fixe un agenda jusqu’en 2020 ENGLEWOOD, Colo - Mardi 29 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE) —Aujourd’hui la Western Union Company et la Western Union Foundation ont réaffirmé leur engagement envers l’éducation globale à l’occasion de la réunion annuelle de l’initiative mondiale Clinton. Hikmet Ersek, PDG de Western Union, a présenté un agenda pour la phase prochaine de l’initiative « Education for Better» qui bénéficie des services ainsi que la défense des intérêts, le marketing des causes sociales, les investissements philanthropiques et l’engagement des employés de Western Union pour soutenir les programmes de l’éducation au monde entier. Dans son intervention au cours de la réunion annuelle de la CGI, Ersek a présenté les objectifs suivant de l’initiative pour les cinq années à venir : Former 50,000 femmes et jeunes et les doter des compétences professionnelles afin de les prépare ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japon. - Mardi 29 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. (« Takeda ») (TOKYO : 4502) a été sélectionnée dans l'indice de durabilité Dow Jones d'Asie-Pacifique (DJSI Asie-Pacifique) pour la sixième année consécutive. Takeda fait partie du DJSI Asie-Pacifique depuis 2010 grâce à ses performances en matière de durabilité. Le DJSI Asie-Pacifique fait partie des indices de durabilité Dow Jones (DJSI). Conçu pour les entreprises évoluant sur les marchés développés d'Asie-Pacifique, cet indice comprend 145 sociétés, notamment 62 sociétés japonaises, qui montrent la voie en termes de durabilité aux 600 entreprises de la région. Afin d'intégrer le DJSI Asie-Pacifique, Dow Jones évalue les entreprises à partir de leurs réponses à un questionnaire, des rapports annuels de chaque société, ainsi que d'informations d'entreprise accessibles au public. Pour Takeda, la RSE consiste à placer le patient au centre des démarches ainsi qu'à exploiter une a ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM. - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] OTEMTO® 1&2 post-hoc analysis reinforces quality of life benefits provided by Spiolto® Respimat® right from the initial stage when patients first need maintenance therapy* Head-to-head ENERGITO® study shows superior lung function improvements with Spiolto® Respimat® versus LABA/ICS FDC (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced new data from two trials presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2015. A post-hoc analysis from OTEMTO® 1&2 indicates that Spiolto® Respimat® provides significant quality of life improvements over Spiriva® Respimat® (tiotropium) or placebo, right from the initial stage when patients first need maintenance therapy.1 These data support the role of Spiolto® Respimat® as a new 1st line maintenance therapy for COPD†. In addition the ENERGITO® study shows that the lung function improvement§ with Spiolto® Respimat® (tiotropium/olodaterol) is superior to a steroid-c ... Read more »

Building upon three years of “Education for Better” success, company sets agenda through 2020 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation renewed their commitment to global education at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting (CGI). Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek laid out an agenda for the next phase of the Education for Better initiative, which leverages Western Union® services, advocacy, cause marketing, philanthropic investments and employee engagement to support education programs worldwide. In remarks given at the CGI Annual Meeting, Ersek outlined the following global initiative goals over the next five years: • to train 50,000 women and youth with job skills that prepare them for 21st century careers • to serve 500+ universities with education-related products • to support research to broaden global understanding of education challenges and solutions Furthering Weste ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan. - Tuesday, September 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. (“Takeda”) (TOKYO: 4502) has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for the sixth consecutive year. Takeda has been included in the DJSI Asia Pacific since 2010 for its sustainability performance. DJSI Asia Pacific is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). It is designed for companies in the developed Asia Pacific markets and comprises 145 companies, including 62 Japanese companies, that are leading the way in terms of sustainability among the 600 companies in the region. For inclusion in the DJSI Asia Pacific, Dow Jones assesses companies based on questionnaire responses, annual reports from each company and publicly available company information. For Takeda, CSR is rooted in putting the patient in the center and operating a pharmaceutical business that creates outstanding products. The company also strives to m ... Read more »

Le projet cible initialement les actifs d'énergie renouvelable dans l'Amérique latine et les régions MENA LONDRES - Mardi 29 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Denham Capital, une importante société internationale de financement par capitaux propres axée sur l'énergie, a annoncé aujourd’hui son partenariat avec Jenner Renewables. Le producteur d'énergie indépendant dont le siège social est situé à Madrid va développer, financer et construire des actifs de production d'énergie renouvelables à l'échelle mondiale. La société se concentrera Initialement sur des pays sélectionnés en Amérique latine, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord. «Nous sommes très heureux de collaborer avec Denham Capital, cette société qui non seulement apporte des capitaux à nos efforts, mais fournit également un réseau mondial approfondi de l'industrie et une richesse de connaissances dans le secteur de l'énergie", a déclaré Jorge Calvet, fondateur et PDG de Jenner Renewables. «Ce partenariat nous ... Read more »

LONDON - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- UK solar developer Hive Energy, today 28th September 2015 announce the official opening of a new Middle East Regional Headquarters in Dubai. The expansion marks the company’s break into the international solar energy market as part of its growth and diversification strategy beyond the UK market. Headed up by Colin Loubser, Hive Energy’s Director of Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean Island operations the office will focus on developing solar PV opportunities in the region. Giles Redpath, CEO Hive Energy; “Solar power in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the potential to provide most of the country's electricity demand. Although a major oil producing country, the UAE is taking significant steps towards introducing solar power on a large scale.” In April of this year, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a revised target for Dubai to increase the share of renewables on the energy mix from 5% ... Read more »

Participation in VMware Horizon DaaS Powered Validation will enable customers to securely access desktop using any device, from anywhere Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Pacific Controls Cloud Services (PCCS), the leading provider of IT as a Service (ITaaS) and a full range of cloud solutions, today announced that it has achieved VMware™ Horizon DaaS® Powered status, which will help enable its customers to rapidly deploy desktops and applications as a fully managed cloud solution -- accessible from any device, from anywhere, at an affordable price. As a member of the VMware vCloud Air Network Program, PCCS will be able to offer cloud-hosted virtual desktops and applications. Leveraging Horizon DaaS Bundle of VMWare, PCCS will deliver a full windows desktop and applications from its cloud for access by any device, from anywhere. The solution can be offered in multiple editions, based on customer requirements: VDI Edition or Remote Desktop Sessio ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, visited the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters where he reviewed the workflow and the implementation of the strategy of the Ministry of Interior. He reviewed the efforts made to reduce traffic jams, accidents, fatalities, and crime levels alongside the provision of the best services to the public in accordance with the best international standards. During his inspection, Lt. Gen. Al Sha’far visited a number of departments at the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters where he was briefed on the workflow and the actions made for further development. He reviewed the latest equipment and vehicles used in conjunction with the services to enhance police work and further contribute to security and safety. Al Sha’far also toured the recently established building for officers’ training courses, which was named after the mart ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Emirates Women Police Association (EWPA) took part in the 53rd Annual Training Conference of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) held in the United Kingdom and in the celebrations for its 100th anniversary. Major Amina Mohamed Khamis Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association, highlighted the experience, achievements, and contributions that the Association has made in the realm of female police work. She emphasized the prestigious international status of the Association, noting that the achievements in police work and international participation significantly contribute to this stature. “The conference discussed the ways in which to protect women from violence and children from abuse,” she said; while also noting that the conference included workshops to develop the policewomen’s skills and to provide further qualifications for them. The Chairperson of the Emirat ... Read more »

Venture to initially target renewable energy assets across Latin America, MENA regions LONDON - Thursday, September 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Denham Capital, a leading global energy-focused private equity firm, announced today a partnership with Jenner Renewables. The Madrid-based independent power producer will develop, finance and construct renewable power generation assets globally. Initially, the company will focus on selected countries in Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. “We are very excited to partner with Denham Capital, a firm that not only brings capital to our efforts but also provides a deep global industry network and a wealth of knowledge in the power sector,” said Jorge Calvet, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Jenner Renewables. “This partnership will allow us to begin developing wind, solar and small hydro projects in countries where we see a clear need for this type of power generation.” Prior to founding Jenner, Calvet ser ... Read more »

SACRAMENTO, Californie. - Mardi 29 Septembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Electro Scan Inc. et sa filiale londonienne, Electro Scan (UK) Limited, ont annoncé aujourd'hui leur partenariat avec la société WRc plc, de Swindon, Wiltshire, en Angleterre. Dans le cadre de cet accord, WRc a été nommée fournisseur de services exclusif d'Electro Scan, et offrira sa technologie d'évaluation de l'état des canalisations de prochaine génération au marché des eaux usées du Royaume-Uni et de la République d'Irlande. Les services Electro Scan seront offerts exclusivement par le biais de l'unité commerciale Assess and Address® de WRc. « La solide feuille de route de WRc en termes de partenariat avec des entreprises de technologie innovantes est centrale au développement de notre activité d'évaluation de l'état des canalisations », déclare Dale Hartley, directeur commercial chez WRc. Et M. Hartley d'ajouter : « Le produit d'Electro Scan s'intègre parfaitement à notre gamme de services sur me ... Read more »

SACRAMENTO, Calif - Monday, September 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electro Scan Inc. and its London-based subsidiary, Electro Scan (UK) Limited, today announced its partnership with WRc plc, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. As part of its agreement, WRc has been appointed Electro Scan’s exclusive service provider offering its next generation pipe condition assessment technology for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland wastewater market. Electro Scan services will be offered exclusively through WRc’s Assess and Address® business unit. “WRc’s proven track record of partnering with innovative technology companies is central to growing our pipeline condition assessment business,” states Dale Hartley, Commercial Manager, WRc. Continues Hartley, “Electro Scan’s product fits nicely into our best of breed bespoke services offering.” “WRc’s leadership in innovation and consultancy was a key factor in our decision to work together,” comments Mark Grabowski, General Manager, ... Read more »

LONDON. - Sunday, September 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The low level of insurance penetration seen in many Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, combined with the robust, albeit deteriorating, profitability achieved by the leading primary insurers, has made the region a target for international and domestic reinsurers. A new special report by A.M. Best examines how insurance markets in the MENA region have grown significantly over the past decade. MENA insurance premiums surpassed USD 50 billion in 2014, with the main markets being the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey. Many MENA markets, such as those of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, are perceived to have relatively benign exposure to natural catastrophe events, allowing reinsurers to establish geographically diverse underwriting portfolios without exposing themselves to increased earnings volatility. Despite this, A.M. Best notes in its report, “Overcapacity Weighs on Technical Pe ... Read more »