Arrested by ADP at the airport ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Abu Dhabi Police, in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, managed to arrest an African transit passenger in possession of 13 kg of cocaine that she attempted to smuggle through Abu Dhabi Airport. The narcotics were stashed in secret compartments inside weight plates and clothing buttons (in the form of pills). According to Brigadier Dr Rashid Mohammed Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the woman was suspected because she was taking the same suspicious flight route. The police were vigilant because they had arrested similar suspects while trying to take flights via the Abu Dhabi International Airport (Transit) on their way from a Latin American country to an Asian country. Brigadier Borshid explained that the suspect, identified as 26-year old M. B., recently entered the UAE on a visit vi ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, December 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire] New study explores safety and tolerability of OFEV® with add-on of pirfenidone versus OFEV® alone1 First multinational study involving 100 patients to investigate add-on treatment with two approved drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)1 OFEV® slows disease progression with approximately 50% reduction in the decline of lung function across a broad range of IPF patient types*2,3,4,5,6,7,8 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announces the initiation of trial 1199.222 (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02579603), a new 12 week study to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of add-on treatment with pirfenidone to background therapy with OFEV® in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).1 The trial’s primary endpoint is the percentage of patients with on-treatment gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events from baseline to week 12.1 Dr Christopher Corsico, Corporate Senior Vice President Me ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Revolution. Disruption. Not words traditionally associated with the staid and rather boring world of insurance. But Jonathan Rawling, CEO of internet startup Beatthemarket.com and former CFO of Zurich Middle East is passionate about shaking up the sale of insurance in the UAE. Speaking about the revolution Jonathan Rawling said, “In the UK and other markets with high internet penetration, consumers buy their insurance cover online, allowing them to see in detail what they get for their money before they select". “Buying insurance in the UAE is difficult and it is very hard to shop around – unless you want to spend a day on the phone. At Beatthemarket.com we aim to change that - we will show you a range of insurance products with real prices and show you exactly what you are getting for your money. We empower the customer to make an informed decision – and the entire process is online”, he added. Beatthemarket.co ... Read more »

Le St. Regis Dubaï dévoilera la première suite Bentley au Moyen Orient ainsi que le service du Majordome caractéristique de la Marque, les jardins sur le toit et les installations somptueuses de loisirs DUBAI, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 14 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, qui appartient à Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), a annoncé aujourd’hui que la marque St. Regis fera ses débuts à Dubaï avec l’ouverture du St. Regis Dubaï. Propriété du Groupe Al Habtoor, l’hôtel offre des expériences irréprochables avec son hospitalité luxueuse sur mesure, huit lieux gastronomiques exceptionnels, la première Iridium Spa à Dubaï, une flotte de Bentleys ainsi que la première suite Bentley au Moyen Orient qui sera dévoilée au début de 2016. Le St. Regis Dubaï se trouve au sein de la très attendue Al Habtoor City, le premier complexe urbain totalement intégré de l’Émirat. En tant que la destination la plus récente sur la route Sheikh Zayed, Al Hab ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police have confirmed that traffic in the capital during the National Day celebrations has significantly improved when compared to the previous years. The Directorate cited the absence of traffic jams as one of the improvements, particularly near areas with major events. According to the Directorate, such significant improvements are mainly due to the fruitful cooperation and response by the members of the public who complied with the instructions issued in this regard. This is also the result of the intensive awareness campaigns carried out by the police entities held in collaboration with other government agencies ahead of the National Day celebrations; and the deployment of patrols through the streets of the capital and the gathering points for the main celebrations. Moreover, the main vehicle parade was organized at Yas Island, which also contributed t ... Read more »

Following Successful Yokohama Tire Clinic 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire] In response to the widespread demand for high-performance tires in the UAE market and the significant growth in sales following the success of the Yokohama Tire Clinic Campaign 2015, the Tires & Batteries Division of Juma Al Majid Group has announced their plans to nearly double the number of showrooms in the UAE within the next three years. Compared to previous years, the Yokohama Tire Clinic 2015, which commenced 17 October, witnessed unprecedented levels of sales growth. Customers still wishing to avail the campaign promotion may visit any of the designated Yokohama showrooms in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah through 16 December. “We are pleased to see such a positive response from our customers; truly this increase in sales and traffic to our showrooms reflects our stance as the most trusted brand in providing quality, high-performance ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Islamic Finance industry has been growing at a rate of 10-15% over the last 40 years. Most industry observers estimate it comprises a market with at least $1-2 trillion of assets under management worldwide. While Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) were not immune to the effects of the global economic downturn in 2008, they were able to avoid some of the more extreme outcomes experienced by their conventional counterparts due to the importance Islamic finance places on investments in tangible assets and the requirement to avoid speculation. The Islamic finance industry is expected to continue to grow robustly, with many industry observers expecting total market size to exceed $3 trillion by 2020, the year in which the UAE is aiming to become the Islamic Finance hub of the world. Giving the increasing relevance for Islamic Finance in the UAE Grant Thornton have appointed Samer Hijazi as a Partner and Hea ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire] In a first of its kind initiative, a number of employees of the Ministry of Interior are to earn a vocational diploma in the field of human rights. The initiative is conducted in cooperation with accredited specialized centers and with highly qualified and experienced instructors in the field of law and human rights. “Qualifying personnel of the Ministry of Interior with this diploma coincides with the directives of the higher leadership to dedicate attention to the subject of human rights,” said Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nekhairah, Head of Human Rights Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. “This effort additionally supports the objective to spread the culture of human rights with our national personnel; of whom are capable of handling this topic in the various police leaderships of the Ministry of Interior in a way that adheres to national ... Read more »

Stanadyne moves to establish facility after signing Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan agriculture machinery manufacturer, Millat Tractors Ltd. Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Stanadyne, a fuel injection system developer based in Windsor, Connecticut, today announced plans to open a facility in the UAE in spring 2016. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Millat Tractors Ltd. that outlines a long term partnership to supply fuel injection systems. The facility will support growing sales in the region and provide technology to meet the requirements for upcoming emissions standards. Stanadyne is a global leader in the design and manufacture of diesel and gasoline fuel systems. The company specializes in next-generation components designed to meet rigorous global emissions standards and is bringing its technology to engine manufacturers in emerging markets. Millat Tractors Ltd. is Pakistan’s market le ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The United Arab Emirates, representing the Middle East region, took part in the Interpol DNA Monitoring Expert Group Meeting that was recently held in the city of Norman, Oklahoma, in the USA. Brigadier General Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department at Abu Dhabi Police, emphasized the importance of participating in such conferences and meetings in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in the policing and security field. He noted that the UAE has made outstanding contributions by strengthening international cooperation with the Interpol, particularly with respect to forensic evidence. For her part, Colonel Expert Maryam Ahmed Al Qahtani, Chief of the Forensic Biology and DNA Section at the ADP Forensic Evidence Department, representative of the Middle East experts group, noted that the meeting, in its 30th edition, touched on the scientific developments in the field of D ... Read more »

Cutting Edge Disruptive Technology Setting New Standard SAN FRANCISCO - Saturday, December 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- BitFury Group, the leading Bitcoin Blockchain infrastructure provider and transaction processing company in the world, will open its third mega data center next week. This new mega data center will be located in the Republic of Georgia and will have a capacity of 40 MW of electricity to process transactions using BitFury’s latest generation 28 nm and 16 nm ASIC chips. The new processing center will take full advantage of BitFury’s proprietary immersion cooling technology developed by Allied Control which BitFury has acquired earlier this year and locally sourced hydroelectric energy. BitFury’s immersion cooling systems will enable energy-saving data center cooling systems for high performance computing applications. “This data center will take immersion cooling technology to the next level and set a new standard for data processing using renewable en ... Read more »

As part of the its BrandHawk Alpha assessment service, UAE’s “Managed” discovered stolen credit card data and found and took down fake social media profiles that were used for phishing DUBAI, Unites Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Banks today are under a serious threat on both internal and external fronts, despite the “high-end” security precautions that are being implemented. Hackers are using innovative ways of breaking this “security” shield. They are using fake online sites and false social media profiles to create phishing campaigns that can get their Malware and Trojans inside the bank’s IT systems. Once the confidential data is stolen, it is either sold on the Darkweb carding marketplaces or shared among “mules” who try to withdraw funds from ATMs around the world. Either way, the Banks suffer huge losses. Approached by a renowned acclaimed UAE bank, BrandHawk Alpha service from Managed succeeded in providing the bank with an online and social media t ... Read more »