ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire] The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police called upon parents and families to support the efforts exerted to ensure students’ safety during the first semester holiday break. Moreover, the directorate stressed the right of children to enjoy a carefree vacation and to practice their hobbies and games that contribute to develop character. Furthermore, the directorate urged parents to supervise their children and to make sure that they practice their hobbies without breaking the law. It also called upon them to prevent their children from driving vehicles or motorcycles without legal licenses. Such behavior constitutes a violation of the law and may expose them to tragic traffic accidents, resulting in serious injuries and deaths. Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, noted that the Directorate has intensified its control and surveilla ... Read more »

PEMBROKE, Bermuda - Tuesday, December 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE:AXS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AXIS Re SE was granted a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority on December 8, 2015, to establish a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The AXIS Re SE Dubai Representative Office will focus on marketing accident and health specialty reinsurance in the Middle East and Africa. AXIS Re SE is a composite reinsurance company headquartered in Ireland, which is authorized and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to carry on non-life and life reinsurance business. About AXIS Capital AXIS Capital is a Bermuda-based global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance with shareholders’ equity attributable to AXIS Capital at September 30, 2015 of $5.8 billion and locations in Bermuda, the United States, Europe, Singapore, Canada, Australia and Lat ... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif. - Friday, December 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), a global innovator of noninvasive patient monitoring technologies, announced today that retired Senator Tom Harkin, former five-term U.S. Senator and former Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee, has been elected to Masimo’s Board of Directors. Senator Harkin retired from the U.S. Senate in January 2015. Senator Harkin was chairman of the Senate HELP Committee for eight years. In that role, he worked to ensure the health of our economy, guarantee access to quality education, and provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans. Senator Harkin crafted the prevention and wellness title of the country’s new health reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Senator Harkin’s signature legislation achievement was leading the effort and sponsorship of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law in 1990 by President ... Read more »

Excellent operating performance and strategic importance contributes to impressive ratings DUBLIN - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allianz Worldwide Care S.A. has welcomed today’s designation of a financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and an issuer credit rating of “aa-” by A.M. Best. The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable. A.M. Best is one of the oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information sources. The ratings are based on a number of key deciding factors, including Allianz Worldwide Care’s excellent operating performance, strong risk-adjusted capitalisation and sound risk management framework. A.M. Best’s rating also reflects Allianz Worldwide Care’s strategic importance to its ultimate parent company, Allianz SE. Ida Luka-Lognoné, CEO, Allianz Worldwide Care commented “We take financial stability and risk management very seriously at Allianz Worldwide Care and we are delighted to see this reflected in the A.M. Best ra ... Read more »

IRVINE, Californie - Dimanche 20 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Masimo (NASDAQ : MASI), un innovateur mondial dans le domaine des technologies de monitorage non invasif des patients, a annoncé aujourd'hui que Tom Harkin, sénateur pendant cinq mandats aux États-Unis et désormais à la retraite, et ancien président du Comité sénatorial sur la santé, l'éducation, la main-d'œuvre et la retraite (HELP), avait été élu pour siéger au sein de son conseil d'administration. Le sénateur Harkin a pris sa retraite du Sénat américain en janvier 2015. Le sénateur Harkin a été président du Comité sénatorial HELP pendant huit ans. Dans ce rôle, il a travaillé pour assurer la santé de l'économie, ainsi que pour garantir l'accès à une éducation de qualité et à des soins de santé de qualité et abordables pour tous les Américains. Le sénateur Harkin a élaboré le titre de prévention et de bien-être du nouveau projet de réforme des soins de santé du pays, le Patient Protection and Affordable C ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that it has completed its investment in Have & Be Co. Ltd., the South Korean company behind skin care brands Dr. Jart+ and Do The Right Thing. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Launched online in 2005 by ChinWook Lee, Dr. Jart+ is a Seoul-based, global high-growth skin care brand featuring quality and innovative products designed to address specific skin care needs. The brand’s unique fusion of dermatological science and art – as reflected in the brand name, which is inspired by the phrase “Doctor Joins Art” – appeals to a broad range of consumers, especially millennials. Dr. Jart+ is sold in many countries around the world, primarily in Asia and the United States, through various department stores, specialty-multi and e-commerce channels including Sephora. The Estée Lauder Companies’ investment also includes an interest in Do The Right Thing (D ... Read more »

La marque phare de Hilton attire des clients sur la côte sud du Royaume-Uni BOURNEMOUTH, Angleterre et MCLEAN, Virginie - Dimanche 20 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Hotels & Resorts a annoncé aujourd’hui l’ouverture de son tout dernier hôtel au Royaume-Uni, le Hilton Bournemouth. Le nouvel hôtel s’ajoute aux 67 hôtels du portefeuille de Hilton au Royaume-Uni, y compris les hôtels London Bankside et Ageas Bowl, de Southampton, ouverts cette année. L’attrait esthétique de l’hôtel doit beaucoup à son design classique et aux innovations foisonnantes apportées à l’ameublement par Ray Kelvin, exclusivement pour le Hilton Bournemouth. Le Hilton Bournemouth a été développé par le groupe THAT, une société immobilière privée, propriétaire de l’hôtel et du Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth voisin. L’hôtel de 172 chambres, une impressionnante structure de verre, propose une vue panoramique de la côte et de la populaire ville côtière. « Grâce à ses longues plages et à sa vie no ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offered condolences on Wednesday evening to the family of martyr Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaidin Al Ketbi. Martyr Al Ketbi laid down his life in the line of duty while taking part in the Saudi-led Arab Coalition's Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen. During his visit to the mourning majlis in the city of Dhaid in the emirate of Sharjah, His Highness expressed his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to the family of the martyr. He prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the martyr’s soul in peace and to grant the family patience and solace to bear the loss. For more information about: The Ministry of Interior, please click HERE Abu Dhabi Police, please click HERE Follow us and check our Social Media feeds on: YouTube, Facebook, Google +, Instagram and Twitter The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, December 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic showcased its innovative eco-conscious products and technologies at its booth under the theme, "A Better Life, A Better World" at Eco-Products 2015, which was held at the Tokyo Big Sight from December 10 to 12, 2015. Panasonic's lithium-ion batteries for eco-conscious vehicles, "Zero-Eco House" and a hydrogen fuel cell that can create energy from pure hydrogen (prototype currently under development) drew great attention. During the exhibition, seminars, workshops, etc. by special lecturers were organized. The exhibition welcomed a wide range of visitors from businesspersons to children. [Flash Video] Panasonic’s Next-gen Energy Solutions @ Eco-Products 2015 #ecopro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyNDhb0KTN0 Exhibition highlights Conceptual exhibitions Panasonic introduced its vision for the home, towns, and cars that realize "A Better Life, A Better World," with straightforward exhibits and demonstrat ... Read more »

Hilton’s Flagship Brand Welcomes Guests on UK’s South Coast BOURNEMOUTH, England & MCLEAN, Va. - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of its newest property in the UK, Hilton Bournemouth. The new hotel joins 67 hotels within the Hilton portfolio across the country, including new additions at London Bankside and the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Classic design and quirky innovation are central to the hotel’s aesthetic, with bespoke interiors and furnishings designed exclusively for Hilton Bournemouth by Ray Kelvin throughout. Hilton Bournemouth was developed by privately owned property company THAT Group, which owns the hotel and neighbouring Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth. Housed in a soaring glass structure, the 172-room property offers panoramic views to the coast and across the popular seaside town. “With miles of beaches and buzzing nightlife, Bournemouth was a natural fit for Hilton Hotels & Resorts to bring ... Read more »

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] Steven Spielberg Also an Investor in Amblin Partners (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Steven Spielberg, Principal Partner, DreamWorks Studios, Jeff Skoll, Chairman, Participant Media, Anil Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Group and Darren Throop, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entertainment One (eOne) announced today the formation of Amblin Partners, a new film, television and digital content creation company. The new company will create content using the Amblin, DreamWorks Pictures and Participant brands and leverage their power and broad awareness to tell stories that appeal to a wide range of audiences. Participant Media will remain a separate company that continues to independently develop, produce and finance projects with socially relevant themes. Click to Tweet: http://ctt.ec/v8hu8 Amblin Partners will be led by CEO Michael Wright and President and COO Jeff Small. In addition, Amblin Television will become a division o ... Read more »

PÉKIN - Dimanche 20 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE Mobile Devices a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement du dernier modèle de sa gamme phare AXON très performante, l’AXON MAX. Dans le même temps, la société a annoncé son service spécial « Global VIP Passport » destiné aux propriétaires de ses téléphones AXON. ZTE propose dorénavant ce service après-vente exclusif en complément de sa gamme de téléphones haut de gamme sur la base de l’attention continue portée aux informations utilisateur ayant animé la gamme AXON depuis sa création. L’AXON MAX est conçu pour ceux qui non seulement travaillent dur mais qui aiment aussi beaucoup jouer. Son écran 2.5D Super AMOLED FHD de 6 pouces et son boîtier ultramince offrent une valeur exceptionnelle pour le divertissement visuel. Les utilisateurs peuvent également profiter d’une expérience de lecture et d’enregistrement audio Hifi exceptionnelle, rendue possible par une puce audio phare indépendante. Équipé de caméras incroyablement p ... Read more »

BOGOTÁ, Colombia & MCLEAN, Va - Wednesday, December 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) twelve market-leading brands, today celebrated the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93, its first hotel in Colombia. Located in Chico, a sophisticated area of Bogotá’s financial district, the 132-room full-service hotel offers an ideal location for travelers seeking proximity to a myriad of businesses, restaurants, shops and night life destinations. Previously a Cosmos Insignia Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93 opens following a multi-million dollar renovation, which includes updates to the hotel’s public areas and guest rooms. DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá - Parque 93 is owned by COSIN SAS and managed by Hoteles Cosmos. “With a wide variety of businesses, museums and cultural events, Bogotá is an ideal location for DoubleTree by Hilton to expand its global presence,” said John Greenleaf, global head, Doubl ... Read more »

NB-IoT LPWA Technology Standard Agreed By 3GPP; Pilots and Open Lab Testing Underway with Commercial Implementations Starting in 2016 LONDON - Friday, December 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced that the mobile industry has agreed on technology standards for the emerging Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) market and these standards have been accepted by 3GPP. Industry alignment over common standards for Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT), Extended Coverage GPRS (EC-GPRS) and LTE Machine Type Communication (LTE-MTC) will enable operators and their ecosystem partners to capitalise on a market estimated to be worth US$589 billion by 2020 or approximately 47 per cent of the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, according to Machina Research¹. The complementary technologies, which are set for 3GPP Release 13, are delivered through licensed spectrum and will cover all LPWA use cases, ensuring customer choice and helping the Internet of Things (IoT) market to flourish. The GSMA’s ... Read more »

BEIJING - Saturday, December 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Mobile Devices today announced the launch of the newest and final model of its high-powered AXON flagship series, the AXON MAX. At the same time, the company has announced its special “Global VIP Passport” service catering to owners of its AXON phones. ZTE is now offering this high-end after-sales service to pair with its high-end phone series based on the continued focus on user insight that has driven the AXON line since inception. The AXON MAX is designed for those who not only work hard, but play hard too. Its 6-inch, 2.5D Super AMOLED FHD screen and ultra-slim bezels deliver maximum value for visual entertainment. Users can also enjoy a top-of-the-line Hi-Fi audio playback and recording experience pumped out by an independent flagship audio chipset. Equipped with astoundingly powerful cameras—16 megapixels on the rear and 13 megapixels on the front—the AXON MAX is ready to capture any moment. The ultra la ... Read more »

BOGOTÁ, Colombie et MCLEAN, Virginie - Dimanche 20 Décembre 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleTree by Hilton, une des douze prestigieuses enseignes de Hilton Worldwide (NYSE : HLT), a célébré aujourd’hui l’ouverture du DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá – Parque 93, son premier hôtel in Colombie. Situé à Chico, un quartier chic du district financier de Bogotá, le grand hôtel de 132 chambres est idéal pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent loger à proximité d’une foule d’entreprises, de restaurants, de boutiques et profiter de la vie nocturne. Faisant précédemment partie de l’enseigne Cosmos Insignia, l’hôtel DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá – Parque 93 a fait l’objet d’importantes rénovations, au coût de plusieurs millions de dollars, visant notamment les zones d’accès public et les chambres de l’hôtel. L’hôtel DoubleTree by Hilton Bogotá – Parque 93 appartient à COSIN SAS et est géré par Hoteles Cosmos. « Offrant un vaste éventail d’entreprises, de musées et d’activités culturelles, Bogotá é ... Read more »

ستتيح تصفية الاستثمارات لشركة "تاكيدا" التركيز على المجالات العلاجية الرئيسية، وخاصةً أمراض الجهاز الهضمي والأورام أوساكا، اليابان - يوم الأَرْبعاء 16 ديسمبر 2015 [ME NewsWire] (بزنيس واير): أعلنت اليوم شركة "تاكيدا" للصناعات الدوائية المحدودة (المدرجة في بورصة طوكيو تحت الرمز: TSE:4502)، أنها قد أبرمت اتفاقيةً نهائية لبيع محفظة الأدوية التنفسية الخاصة بها لشركة "أسترا زينيكا". وحدّدت "تاكيدا" في عام 2014 أربعة مجالاتٍ علاجية ليتم التركيز عليها وهي: أمراض الجهاز الهضمي، والأورام، والجهاز العصبي المركزي وأمراض القلب والأوعية الدموية والأيض. وستسمح تصفية الاستثمارات هذه لشركة "تاكيدا" بأن تسعى لتصبحَ الأفضل في فئتها في هذه المجالات العلاجية، بينما تحافظ على استمرارية الرعاية بالمرضى. وقال كريستوف ويبر، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة "تاكيدا" الدوائية المحدودة: "المرضى هم محور التركيز الرئيسي لشركة ’تاكيدا‘، ونحن ملتزمون بالعمل عن كثب مع شركة ’أسترا زينيكا‘ لضمان انتقالٍ سلس. وتمتلك شركة ’أسترا زينيكا‘ خبرةً واسعة في مجال الرعاية التنفسية، ولسوف تكون قادرةً على إعطاء الأولوية لإيصال هذه الأدوية ... Read more »

Ruling Does Not Address Legality of Trademark Ban Under International Law HONG KONG - Friday, December 18th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris Asia Limited (PMAL), a Hong Kong company that is the parent of Philip Morris Australia, said today that an arbitral tribunal has declined jurisdiction to hear the merits of PMAL’s case against the Commonwealth of Australia under Australia’s 1993 Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) with Hong Kong. “There is nothing in today’s outcome that addresses, let alone validates, plain packaging in Australia or anywhere else,” said Marc Firestone, Philip Morris International Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “It is regrettable that the outcome hinged entirely on a procedural issue that Australia chose to advocate instead of confronting head on the merits of whether plain packaging is legal or even works”. PMAL filed its claims under the IPPA on November 21, 2011, when the Australian government passed plain pac ... Read more »

Fully Integrated ANX74XX Family Enables Full-Featured USB Type-C with DisplayPort Video-Out for Smartphones and Tablets, and Support for Multiple USB-C Ports for Notebooks SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that its ANX7428 achieved USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certification for USB Power Delivery (USB PD), receiving the Product Test ID 10970042. The ANX74XX Mobile HD family supports the DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ protocol (formally known as the DisplayPort™ Alt Mode), USB data, and USB Power Delivery. ANX74XX is a fully integrated, single-chip, low cost solution for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebooks. The family includes USB-C Port Controllers with USB Power Delivery up to 100W, USB-C Port Controllers with USB 2.0 charging, SuperSpeed USB data transfer and a high-speed mux for DisplayPort Alt Mode. It has flexible configurations, such as enabling up to four USB Type ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, December 17th 2015 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global is proud to announce a new presence in Santiago, Chile, with the addition of Landa Consultores. Landa Consultores will adopt the name Andersen Tax – Landa, making it the fourth member firm to adopt the Andersen Tax name and the second in South America to join Andersen Global. “Landa Consultores has consistently shown a commitment to their clients, establishing a reputation for best in class service befitting of the Andersen name,” shared Mark Vorsatz, CEO of Andersen Tax. “Santiago will play an important role in our business development efforts across Latin America and will allow us to continue to serve the needs of our clients internationally and domestically.” Joining Andersen Global will be a group of over 50 highly skilled and committed professionals including four partners: Juan Landa, Eduardo Landa, Ramon Landa and Carlos Pardo. Prior to joining Andersen Tax, Landa Consultores was one ... Read more »