ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, October 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police warned parents and families of the danger of letting their children ride their self-balancing two-wheel electric scooters in the street, which are becoming very popular with young people. According to Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, Abu Dhabi Police: “Parents have been buying those scooters as toys for their children, despite the risk of riding them between vehicles and performing dangerous stunts, which may cause run-over accidents.” Colonel Al Ameri emphasized the importance of providing good quality play opportunities to children, provided that the toys do not pose a threat to them. “It is mandatory to follow safety instructions and choose safe play areas for children such as parks, allocated squares and sports centers available across the country,” said Colonel Al Ameri, stress ... Read more »

Les chefs de file du secteur élargissent leur collaboration afin de promouvoir conjointement de nouvelles solutions auditives pour une meilleure audition COPENHAGUE, Danemark, et SYDNEY - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--GN ReSound, le leader des aides Smart Hearing™, et Cochlear Limited (ASX : COH), le leader mondial des solutions auditives implantables, ont annoncé aujourd’hui une alliance stratégique en vue de développer les solutions auditives bimodales les plus intelligentes au monde. Cette collaboration innovante améliorera les résultats auditifs pour davantage de personnes de tout âge souffrant de perte auditive modérée à profonde. Elle simplifiera la gestion des solutions auditives pour les professionnels de la santé auditive. Cochlear et GN ReSound ont un historique de collaboration fructueuse en matière de technologie et de développement de produits, qui a démarré en 2011. La collaboration a été mise en place en vue de commercialiser la première solutio ... Read more »

MARLBOROUGH, Massachusetts. - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Mimecast Limited a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir déposé publiquement une déclaration d'enregistrement sur formulaire F-1 auprès de la Commission américaine des opérations de Bourse (la « SEC ») concernant l’introduction en Bourse proposée de ses actions ordinaires. Le nombre d’actions offertes et la fourchette de prix pour l’offre n’ont pas encore été déterminés. Mimecast a demandé la cotation de ses actions ordinaires sur le Nasdaq Global Market sous le symbole « MIME ». Goldman, Sachs & Co. agit en qualité de teneur de livre principal ; Barclays Capital Inc., Jefferies LLC et RBC Capital Markets, LLC agissent en qualité de teneurs de livre. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. agit à titre de cochef de file. L’introduction sera réalisée uniquement au moyen d’un prospectus. Dès sa disponibilité, un exemplaire du prospectus préliminaire relatif à l’offre pourra être obtenu auprès de Goldman, Sachs & Co., Attention: Pro ... Read more »

Industry Leaders Expand Collaboration to Jointly Promote New Hearing Solutions for Better Hearing COPENHAGEN, Denmark and SYDNEY - Saturday, October 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- GN ReSound, the leader in Smart Hearing™ aids, and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today announced a strategic alliance to develop the world’s smartest bimodal hearing solutions. This innovative collaboration will improve the hearing outcomes for more people of all ages with moderate to profound hearing loss. It will simplify the management of hearing solutions for hearing health professionals. Cochlear and GN ReSound have had a successful history of collaborating on technology and product development, which started in 2011. The collaboration has brought to market the implantable hearing industry’s first bimodal solution using True Wireless™. With GN ReSound’s leading 2.4 GHz wireless technology, recipients of Nucleus® 6 and Baha® 5 implants can s ... Read more »

Le rôle de l'information, du réseautage, du développement des capacités et de la participation des citoyens est essentiel Abu Dhabi, Emirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] Le deuxième Sommet « Eye on Earth » tenu la semaine dernière, s’est conclu avec l’engagement des délégués à mettre en œuvre un certain nombre de mécanismes, recommandations et actions pratiques concernant l'offre, la demande et les conditions favorables de données jugées essentielles pour soutenir la prise de décisions éclairées et le programme du développement durable 2013. Ceux-ci comprennent la réponse aux besoins en données des régions géographiques spécifiques, la façon d'exploiter les grandes données pour le développement durable, le renforcement des capacités pour une meilleure façon d'utiliser ces données dans les rapports rédigés sur les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) ainsi que veiller à ce que ces pays disposent de l'infrastructure technologique et des compétences en place pou ... Read more »

WATERTOWN, Mass - Saturday, October 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mimecast Limited today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not been determined. Mimecast has applied to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “MIME.” Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as lead book-running manager, and Barclays Capital Inc., Jefferies LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC are acting as book-running managers. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as co-manager. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. When available, a copy of the preliminary prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from Goldman, Sachs & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: (866) 471-2526, facs ... Read more »

“Leaving children behind the wheel without parental supervision is a dangerous practice that poses serious risks” ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, October 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Security Media Department extends its warmest greetings and thanks for your unrelenting cooperation. We highly value your partnership aimed at boosting security and safety system in the UAE. In line with our ongoing effort to shed the light on the positive and negative behaviors that are captured by the Security Media patrols cameras, we will keep providing you with a reality photo and caption of the various behaviors and incidents taking place in society and photographed by our patrols; in order to promote security awareness, and improve the sense of security and community responsibility. We hope that you would kindly dedicate the appropriate space to these photos and captions. Photo Caption: “Leaving children behind the wheel without parental supervision is a dangerous practice that poses ... Read more »

Role of information, networking, capacity development and citizen engagement is central Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. - Tuesday, October 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The second Eye on Earth Summit, held last week, has concluded with a commitment by delegates to implement a number of mechanisms, recommendations and practical actions around the supply, demand and enabling conditions of data considered essential to support informed decision-making and the 2030 sustainable development agenda. These include addressing the data needs of specific geographic regions, how to harness big data for sustainable development, building capacity for how best to use this data when reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that countires have the technological infrastructure and skillsets in place to incorporate such data into their decision-making processes. The Summit also highlighted the important role of citizen science and it was agreed that a global coalition of citizen sci ... Read more »

The show gathered 1,063 exhibitors and 42,216 attendees under one roof – Record breaking result OSAKA, Japan - Friday, October 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the largest show organiser in Japan, announced that 18th Manufacturing World Osaka held from October 7 - 9, 2015 at INTEX Osaka, the Western Japan’s largest trade show for the manufacturing industry, ended with the greatest success with 1,063 exhibitors and 42,216 visitors from around the world. “18th Manufacturing World Osaka has been a very successful edition with absolutely exciting atmosphere by active business meetings seen everywhere in the venue,” said Takeshi Fujiwara, the show director at Reed Exhibitions. “On behalf of Show Management, I would like to thank all the exhibitors, visitors, conference speakers and the press… and everyone who was part of it. It was a great happiness for us to record the highest figures in the number of exhibitors and visitors in its 18 years history ... Read more »

Les consommateurs recherchent le bien-être au quotidien - un tout nouveau programme d’adhésion offre des soins de spa et des équipements hôteliers à des prix généreusement réduits MCLEAN, Virginie - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Jusqu’alors une extravagance, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE : HLT) transforme le spa à l’hôtel en une nécessité mensuelle à travers le lancement d’une campagne mondiale d’adhésion au traitement thermal : le Spa Club. Le Spa Club propose aux résidents locaux des soins de spa à un prix préférentiel chaque mois, l’accès aux commodités de l’hôtel Hilton le plus proche, ainsi qu’une multitude d’autres avantages. Du somptueux peignoir à l’environnement thérapeutique et au niveau de service de renom, le Spa Club offre les avantages d’une adhésion mensuelle combinés à l’atmosphère luxueuse de l’hôtel. Cette adhésion exclusive est prévue dans environ 30 spas à travers le monde avant la fin de l’année – juste à temps pour les fêtes. Dans un sondage réc ... Read more »

Consumers crave everyday wellness – fresh, new membership delivers with generously discounted spa treatments and hotel amenities MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, October 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transforming hotel spa treatments from an extravagance to a monthly must, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) has launched a global spa treatment membership, The Spa Club. The Spa Club offers local residents a discounted spa treatment each month, access to amenities at the Hilton nearest them, and a host of other perks. From plush robes, to a therapeutic environment, and a renowned level of service, The Spa Club delivers the benefits of monthly membership with the luxury of a hotel atmosphere. This exclusive membership is anticipated in approximately 30 spas around the world before the end of the year – just in time for the holidays. A recent survey found that 58 percent of respondents feel they are unable to achieve an ideal state of well-being due to financial concerns1. Hilton Worldwide i ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Thursday, October 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic exhibited its latest products and technologies at CEATEC 2015, Japan's largest tradeshow for consumer electronics and home appliances, from October 7-10, 2015. Panasonic presented its vision of “A Better Life, A Better World” by proposing lifestyles realized by the combination of its “Premium Home Appliances” and “Living Space” that enhance the quality of life and fill our daily lives with dreams. [Flash Video] #CEATEC 2015 Panasonic Booth Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQOEnMXzAnk #CEATEC 2015 Technics Booth Highlights #RediscoverMusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=463Q39sDvG8 Main Exhibits in the Panasonic Booth • Better Living Tomorrow Panasonic introduces its vision of a lifestyle realizable in the next five years, proposing four living environments - the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom - where home interiors and consumer electronics blend in harmony. Kitchen The ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, October 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Ministry of Interior, represented by Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate, is organizing the 2015 INSARAG Global Meeting on Search and Rescue at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from October 16 to October 20. The event, which will take place under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, is hosted for the first time in the UAE, in cooperation with the United Nations’ International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Al Ansari, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, announced that the meeting is part of the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of INSARAG, which grants international accreditation and classification for international search and rescue teams and organizes the international field response for natural disasters. He noted that the meeting is an imp ... Read more »

LONDRES - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--En signe de respect suite à l’annonce récente du gouvernement des Émirats arabes unis d’un jour férié le 30 novembre 2015, en l’honneur des forces armées émiraties ayant perdu la vie en défendant la souveraineté de la nation, IBC a décidé d’annuler son événement IBC Content Everywhere MENA qui devait avoir lieu les 29 et 30 novembre 2015. « La région MENA (Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord) est un marché des contenus passionnant et en pleine croissance, et IBC se réjouit à l’idée de jouer un rôle de plus en plus actif dans le développement des relations entre la région et l’industrie mondiale, s’appuyant sur le succès de notre événement IBC Content Everywhere MENA inaugural qui s’est tenu plus tôt dans l’année », a expliqué Michael Crimp, PDG d’IBC. « Je tiens à saisir cette occasion pour remercier nos partenaires industriels dans la région MENA pour leur soutien continu vis-à-vis du projet mondial Content Everywhere d’IBC. » ... Read more »

Plus de 60 000 téléchargements et 100 000 demandes de remboursement des affiliés depuis le lancement DUBLIN - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--En seulement 12 mois, l'application MyHealth d'Allianz Worldwide Care a été téléchargée 60 000 fois et utilisée pour l’envoi de plus de 100 000 demandes de remboursement par les affiliés, dépassant ainsi toutes les prévisions. L'application MyHealth, lancée en août 2014, permet aux affiliés d'envoyer leurs demandes de remboursement plus facilement et rapidement qu'auparavant. En utilisant uniquement l'application MyHealth, les affiliés n'ont plus qu'à fournir quelques informations essentielles sur leur demande, photographier les factures médicales correspondantes et cliquer sur « Soumettre ». L'application MyHealth est également dotée d'autres fonctionnalités. Par exemple, elle offre aux affiliés l'accès aux derniers documents relatifs à leur police afin qu'ils puissent consulter leur couverture à tout moment sans avoir b ... Read more »

LONDON - Thursday, October 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As a mark of respect to the UAE government’s recent announcement of a public holiday on 30 November 2015 in honour of Emirati armed forces who have lost their lives defending the sovereignty of the nation, IBC has decided to cancel our IBC Content Everywhere MENA event which was due to take place on 29-30 November 2015. “MENA is an exciting and growing content market, and IBC looks forward to taking an increasingly active role in developing the bridge between the region and the global industry, building on the success of our inaugural IBC Content Everywhere MENA event which took place earlier this year”, commented Michael Crimp, CEO of IBC, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank our MENA industry partners for their continued support of IBC’s global Content Everywhere project.” IBC looked to consolidate the programme into a single day and sponsors were largely supportive of the move. IBC also looked for ano ... Read more »

Highlighted as the best service provider based on service quality RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Thursday, October 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the third year in a row, Quintiles has been named the industry leader in Phase I services according to respondents in Industry Standard Research’s (ISR) 2015 CRO Quality Benchmarking – Phase I Service Providers report. Quintiles also was identified as the most preferred Phase I service provider based on ISR’s survey of biopharmaceutical industry decision-makers across North America, Europe and Asia. “We are honored to be recognized once again as the industry leader in Phase I services and most preferred Phase I service provider in ISR’s 2015 report,” said Mary Westrick, Ph.D., vice president, Early Clinical Development at Quintiles. “I believe that the scientific expertise and clinical experience of Quintiles’ staff, as well as our ability to offer integrated solutions, helps our customers make better decisions during early ... Read more »

Offering Multiple Mailbox Support and Password-free Sign-in with Yahoo Account Key SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Thursday, October 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today made a number of product announcements, primarily in the area of communications. This month marks Yahoo Mail’s 18th anniversary, and the company is celebrating that occasion by introducing a new Yahoo Mail app that is fast, intuitive and beautifully designed. Available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android, the new app comes with a number of features, including smarter search, contacts management and rich compose. Most people have an email account from more than one provider. So starting today, Yahoo Mail users can connect and manage their email accounts from Outlook.com, Hotmail and AOL Mail, right from Yahoo Mail on mobile and desktop. Once connected, users can access Yahoo Mail’s features across all their mailboxes. “Email is the most prevalent way people communicate online. However, wha ... Read more »

World-leading satellite operators step up support for the global humanitarian community GENEVA - Wednesday, October 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- In the past year alone, global natural disasters including in Vanuatu, Nepal and the Philippines demonstrated the critical role of communications in the wake of crises. The satellite sector is systematically part of the first responder team, providing immediate communications links that support supply logistics, urgent medical care and coordination of relief efforts. Today, at the World Humanitarian Summit Global Consultation held in Geneva, the world’s leading satellite operators, Eutelsat, Hispasat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, SES, Thuraya and Yahsat, under the umbrella of the EMEA Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) and the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), announced the signing of a Crisis Connectivity Charter with the global humanitarian community represented by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the E ... Read more »

Une solution permettant de dynamiser les capacités de VMware vSphere 6 BARCELONE, Espagne - Lundi 19 Octobre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Pivot3, un pionnier et innovateur dans le développement de l’infrastructure hyperconvergée (HCI), a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il apportera sa technologie HCI à VMware vSphere® 6. VMware vSphere 6 représente la principale plateforme de virtualisation du secteur pour le cloud hybride et la fondation de centre de données défini par logiciel. VMware vSphere 6 offre en effet aux clients une infrastructure de cloud hautement disponible, résiliente, et à la demande pour exécuter, protéger et gérer toute application. La toute dernière édition de vSTAC OS 7, le logiciel vSTAC OS breveté de Pivot3, qui utilise la technologie brevetée Scalar Erasure Coding (Codage d’effacement scalaire), est maintenant intégrée sur une fondation de VMware vSphere 6 qui permet la virtualisation de la GPU, une tolérance supérieure aux pannes et une meilleure disponibilité ... Read more »