Continuing to Follow the Path Laid down by “Zayed Al Khair” ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire] H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and President of the Emirates Red Crescent, praised hailed Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for receiving the “Lifetime Achievement Award 2015 by the Arab Thought Foundation. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed said that the award recognizes the purposeful efforts and initiatives of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in all fields; especially his social and humanitarian efforts, which are inspired by the generous and distinguished humanitarian work of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, May he rest in peace. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Ruler's Representative in the Western Region pointed that Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan has followed in the footsteps of late “Zaye ... Read more »

Présentation additionnelle : Résultats de phase 2 d’une étude expérimentale de l’ixazomib plus cyclophosphamide et une faible dose de dexaméthasone chez des patients atteints d’un myélome multiple nouvellement diagnostiqué ORLANDO, Floride - Mardi 8 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE : 4502) a annoncé aujourd’hui les résultats de l’essai TOURMALINE-MM1 présentés à l’occasion de la 57ème réunion et exposition annuelle de la Société américaine d'hématologie (ASH), démontrant qu’un traitement avec des capsules de NINLARO® (ixazomib) était efficace pour prolonger la survie sans progression de la maladie (SSPM) avec un profil de tolérabilité gérable chez les patients atteints de myélome multiple récurrent et/ou réfractaire. TOURMALINE-MM1 est un essai clinique international, randomisé, en double aveugle, contrôlé par placebo, de phase 3 conçu pour évaluer la prise hebdomadaire par voie orale d’ixazomib plus lénalidomide et dexaméthasone ... Read more »

Additional Presentation: Phase 2 Results From an Investigational study of Ixazomib plus Cyclophosphamide and Low-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday, December 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) today announced results from the TOURMALINE-MM1 trial presented at the 57th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), showing that treatment with NINLARO® (ixazomib) capsules is effective in extending progression free survival (PFS) with a manageable tolerability profile in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma. The TOURMALINE-MM1 trial is an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial designed to evaluate once-weekly oral ixazomib plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone compared to placebo plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone. NINLARO was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read more »

Les délégués acquerront des connaissances approfondies de la CSR et des pratiques de rédaction des rapports sur le développement durable Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Mardi 8 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] Deux sessions de formation sur le sujet de plus en plus important de la Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises (CSR) seront organisées par l’Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) au mois de Décembre. Les objectifs généraux des cours visent à aider les délégués à acquérir la perspicacité qu'ils peuvent appliquer au sein de leurs organisations respectives afin d’activer des opérations durables et des pratiques commerciales saines. Le cours avancé de la Responsabilité Sociale des Entreprises est un cours unique développé par l’ACSRN sur la base de formations récentes offertes en collaboration avec le célèbre Institut Asiatique de Gestion à Manille. Le cours avancé de la CSR mettra l'accent sur la théorie et les applications pratiques de la création de valeur grâce au développement durable. Il est d ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Through its annual award, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) further confirms its support for Arab filmmakers to produce films that shed light on societal issues. This comes from the acknowledgement of the cinema’s role in reaching a broad range of community members and as part of the Ministry’s partnership with the 12th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) that will run from 9 to 16 December. Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Ministry of Interior’s Cinematic Awards (MOICA), stressed that this partnership plays a vital role in reaching the noble goals of the award; which utilizes the industry as "the seventh art", a tool to disseminate culture, knowledge, and educational methods in a bid to improve the community. He further pointed out that this unconventional approach promotes the social and cultural activities of the Ministry, as part of its efforts to promote s ... Read more »

Mobile Industry’s Annual Contribution to European Economy Surpasses EUR500 Billion LONDON - Tuesday, December 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The mobile industry’s contribution to Europe’s economy is set to increase over the next five years on the back of increasing mobile operator investment in 4G networks and services, according to a new study by the GSMA. The new report, ‘The Mobile Economy: Europe 2015’, forecasts that the industry’s contribution to European GDP will increase from EUR500 billion in 2014 to EUR600 billion by 2020, as markets across the region benefit from the improvements in productivity and efficiency brought about by the adoption of new mobile technologies, including machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. Ongoing mobile operator investments in 4G network quality and coverage across Europe will see 4G account for 60 per cent of the continent’s mobile connections1 by 2020, according to the report, up from 20 per cent today. “Europe’s mobile operators h ... Read more »

Company completes fifth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability and withdraws S1 filing SANTA CLARA, Calif - Monday, December 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- eASIC Corp. (@easic), a fabless semiconductor company that delivers custom IC solutions comprising, the eASIC platform and standard ASICs, today announced that revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 grew 18% over the same period in 2014. The company also reported that it had achieved record non-GAAP profitability for the third quarter of 2015 which was the fifth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability. “Our continued strong financial performance reflects our expanding customer base and the increased adoption of our custom solutions. Increasingly system OEM customers are looking to utilize custom ICs as a means of adding value to differentiate their products. This is well aligned with the eASIC mission,” said Ronnie Vasishta, eASIC President and CEO. “While we have continued to see revenue gro ... Read more »

Delegates will gain deep insights into CSR and Sustainability reporting practices Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Two training sessions on the increasingly important subject of CSR will be organized by the Arabia CSR Network in the month of December. The broad objectives of the courses are to help delegates gain acumen that they can apply within their respective organisations to enable sustainable operations and sound business practices. The CSR Advanced is a unique course that has been developed by the Arabia CSR Network based on past trainings offered in collaboration with the renowned Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The CSR Advanced course will focus on the theory and practical applications of value creation through sustainability. It is meant for people with a basic understanding of CSR and sustainability concepts and issues, as well as some Business project Planning and Management know-how. The CSR Advanced course will be delivere ... Read more »

Delegates will gain deep insights into CSR and Sustainability reporting practices Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Two training sessions on the increasingly important subject of CSR will be organized by the Arabia CSR Network in the month of December. The broad objectives of the courses are to help delegates gain acumen that they can apply within their respective organisations to enable sustainable operations and sound business practices. The CSR Advanced is a unique course that has been developed by the Arabia CSR Network based on past trainings offered in collaboration with the renowned Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The CSR Advanced course will focus on the theory and practical applications of value creation through sustainability. It is meant for people with a basic understanding of CSR and sustainability concepts and issues, as well as some Business project Planning and Management know-how. The CSR Advanced course will be delivere ... Read more »

Delegates will gain deep insights into CSR and Sustainability reporting practices Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Two training sessions on the increasingly important subject of CSR will be organized by the Arabia CSR Network in the month of December. The broad objectives of the courses are to help delegates gain acumen that they can apply within their respective organisations to enable sustainable operations and sound business practices. The CSR Advanced is a unique course that has been developed by the Arabia CSR Network based on past trainings offered in collaboration with the renowned Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The CSR Advanced course will focus on the theory and practical applications of value creation through sustainability. It is meant for people with a basic understanding of CSR and sustainability concepts and issues, as well as some Business project Planning and Management know-how. The CSR Advanced course will be delivere ... Read more »

Delegates will gain deep insights into CSR and Sustainability reporting practices Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Two training sessions on the increasingly important subject of CSR will be organized by the Arabia CSR Network in the month of December. The broad objectives of the courses are to help delegates gain acumen that they can apply within their respective organisations to enable sustainable operations and sound business practices. The CSR Advanced is a unique course that has been developed by the Arabia CSR Network based on past trainings offered in collaboration with the renowned Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The CSR Advanced course will focus on the theory and practical applications of value creation through sustainability. It is meant for people with a basic understanding of CSR and sustainability concepts and issues, as well as some Business project Planning and Management know-how. The CSR Advanced course will be delivere ... Read more »

Delegates will gain deep insights into CSR and Sustainability reporting practices Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Two training sessions on the increasingly important subject of CSR will be organized by the Arabia CSR Network in the month of December. The broad objectives of the courses are to help delegates gain acumen that they can apply within their respective organisations to enable sustainable operations and sound business practices. The CSR Advanced is a unique course that has been developed by the Arabia CSR Network based on past trainings offered in collaboration with the renowned Asian Institute of Management in Manila. The CSR Advanced course will focus on the theory and practical applications of value creation through sustainability. It is meant for people with a basic understanding of CSR and sustainability concepts and issues, as well as some Business project Planning and Management know-how. The CSR Advanced course will be delivere ... Read more »

In recognition of his creative initiatives to promote security, urban and social development ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Arab Thought Foundation has awarded Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the “Lifetime Achievement Award 2015” in recognition of his exceptional leadership and creative ideas to promote security and achieve cultural and social development in the United Arab Emirates, and in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. The Foundation also honored an elite group of prominent Arab figures who have left their creative footprints in thought, literature and social development. They include Chancellor Adly Mansour; Chedli Klibi, Amr Moussa, Dr. Nabil Elaraby and Dr. Mohammad Noureddine Afaya. His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior received the award on Monday evening from Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ... Read more »

ORLANDO, Floride (USA) - Mardi 8 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] – Les résultats définitifs de l’étude pivot de phase 2 portant sur des patients lourdement prétraités atteints de lymphome hodgkinien récidivant/ réfractaire ont été présentés lors du congrès annuel de l’ASH – – Les données mises à jour sur l’efficacité et l’innocuité à partir de l’essai de consolidation de phase 3 AETHERA mené avec le brentuximab védotine après une autogreffe de cellules souches (ASCT) chez des patients souffrant de lymphome hodgkinien présentant un risque élevé de rechute montrent également une amélioration continue de la survie sans progression après trois ans de suivi – (BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) a publié les données de suivi post-traitement de l’essai pivot de phase 2 portant sur l’agent unique brentuximab védotine pour le traitement du lymphome hodgkinien récidivant ou réfractaire après une autogreffe de cellules souches (ASCT). Les données montrent que le taux ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Monday, December 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire] MEEZA, a Qatar Foundation Joint venture and the leading IT services and solutions provider in Qatar, has marked a major milestone in its journey with a important new agreement with Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ). The signing ceremony was held on Monday, 7 December, 2015 during the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The agreement was signed by MOQ’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mr. Carsten Sonne-Schmidt and MEEZA’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Saad Sabah Al-Kuwari. Also in attendance were Mr. Ahmad Mohammed Al-Kuwari, MEEZA CEO, and Sheikh Faisal bin Fahad Al Thani, Deputy Managing Director of MOQ. Under this agreement, MEEZA, a Qatar Foundation joint venture, will be hosting Maersk Oil’s Primary and Disaster Recovery IT equipment in its M-VAULT 2 and M-VAULT 3 state-of-the-art data centers. Mr. Ahmad Mohammed Al-Kuwari, shared his appreciation and delight in the new partn ... Read more »

ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday, December 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire] -- Final Results of Pivotal Phase 2 Study of Heavily Pre-Treated Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Presented at ASH Annual Meeting – -- Updated Efficacy and Safety Data from Phase 3 AETHERA Trial of Consolidation with Brentuximab Vedotin after ASCT in Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients at High Risk of Relapse Also Show Continued Improvement in Progression-Free Survival After Three Years of Follow-up – (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) announced post-treatment follow up data from the pivotal phase 2 study of single-agent brentuximab vedotin for the treatment of relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma following autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). The data demonstrated that the estimated five-year overall survival (OS) rate among ADCETRIS-treated patients was 41 percent (95% CI: 31%, 51%); median OS was 40.5 months (95% CI: 28.7, 61.9 [range 1.8 to 72.9+]) and median progression-free su ... Read more »