TOKYO-Thursday, February 15th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bifidobacterium longum is one of only a handful of species of gut bacteria that is widely present among people of all ages, including infants, adults and the elderly.1,2 Today, Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), a leading Japanese dairy product company, announced the results of a groundbreaking new genome study, in collaboration with the SFI Research Centre APC Microbiome Ireland, that may explain why. The human gut is colonized by a collection of microbes (microbiome) which play an integral role in human health, by helping us digest our food, produce certain vitamins, regulate our immune system, and protect us against pathogenic bacteria. This current study revealed that one bacterial species, B. longum subsp. longum, demonstrates a wide variation in its genes that increases its competitiveness in the gut environment, because its genome adapts to the changing diet of each generation. In addition, it sug ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 15 Février 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Lors d’une session en fin d’après-midi au 6ème Sommet Mondial du Gouvernement (WGS), Lieutenant Général Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Premier Ministre et Ministre de l'Intérieur, a lancé la « Plateforme d'Inspiration Mondiale - Zayed the Inspirer », pour servir de plateforme mondiale pour partager des histoires de réussite inspirantes du monde entier. L’initiative vise à célébrer l’héritage du fondateur des Émirats Arabes Unis, feu Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, dans le cadre des directives de SE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Président des UAE, qui a déclaré 2018 « l’Année de Zayed ». La session a été suivie par SA Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Président des UAE, Premier Ministre et Gouverneur de Dubaï; SE Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre des Affaires Présidentielles; SE Cheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ministre des Affaires Etrangères et de la ... Read more »

Featuring specialized dispensing software and an integrated CCD camera, the RV Series provides intuitive programming for faster setup of simple to complex dispensing patterns on parts that require a rotating dispense head EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Monday, February 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN) and the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces the new RV Series 4-axis automated dispensing system. The system features proprietary DispenseMotion™ software and a fully integrated CCD smart vision camera for best-in-class fluid placement accuracy and control at any angle along the 360° rotational plane. Nordson EFD vision-guided dispensing robots use fiducial marks to automatically offset the dispense program and compensate for slight shifts in workpiece orientation or location. DispenseMotion software compares the current workpiece location to a reference location that is stored as an image file ... Read more »

New opportunities emerge with the returning of semblance of political stability and initiation of the nation’s redevelopment and reformation plans Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday, February 14th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Bridged between Asia, Middle East and African economies and strategically placed at the mouth of Europe, Iraq possesses immense locational advantage as a nation with opportunities that stand to be untapped. The country benefits from immense natural wealth in the form of its huge reserves of natural resources. Having been brutally battered first by the Gulf war and more recently by the ISIS conflict, Iraq is just emerging from the destruction and strategizing the rebuilding of the country to position itself as a regional super power. Even as the nation’s re-building opportunity proves to be humungous and unique, investors and businesses alike are in need of business intelligence in understanding the right mode of entry, the most rewarding business model and business ... Read more »

Panel is an Extension of P&G’s Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 “Love Over Bias” Campaign As Well As Continued Commitment to Gender Equality PYEONGCHANG, South Korea-Wednesday, February 14th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), a Worldwide Olympic Partner, today hosted a panel discussion on gender equality. As part of “Love Over Bias,” the latest installment of P&G’s award-winning “Thank You, Mom” campaign, a panel of decorated female Olympians discussed their own journeys to the global stage. The discussion included the role of their moms, mentorship and support from other women, as well as their hopes for what the current global movement for gender equality will mean for future generations of female athletes. With opening remarks from Anita DeFrantz, Olympic medalist, the first female Vice President of the IOC Executive Board and a tireless advocate for gender equality in sport, the panel wa ... Read more »

GEZE Middle East Bespoke R3 Program offers solutions for Existing Buildings To Improve Sustainability And Energy Performance Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday, February 13th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Smart building technologies enable the conservation of energy and offers one of the quickest, most cost effective and environmentally friendly ways to reduce overall costs. GEZE, a global leading player in building technology provides building automation systems for doors and windows that monitor and regulate tasks such as heating, air conditioning, lighting, environmental variables, security and appliances. When integrated in a building, these solutions can contribute to lower operational costs and a smaller carbon footprint in the long run. In light of this understanding, GEZE Middle East tailored a retrofitting application program that they termed R3 Program, which stands for Refurbishment, Remodelling and Replacement. The initial idea for this program was conceived in 2014 and since t ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday, February 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Diana Haddad, a television personality and one of the most popular pop singers in the Arab World, visited Emirates Hospital, a subsidiary of Emirates Healthcare. She was welcomed by Michael Brenden Davis, COO of NMC Healthcare, Dr Yehia El Gabbani, Hospital Director of Emirates Hospital and Dr Maan Jamal, Medical Director of Emirates Hospital, as well as doctors, nurses and support staff. Haddad brightened the day of patients by signing autographs and then took a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities, which included: obstetrics, paediatrics, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), special care baby unit (SCBU), a radiology department, and the emergency department. “I had an amazing day at Emirates Hospital. Meeting real heroes like the doctors, nurses and support staff, made me feel inspired, blessed and touched. It is always a joy to visit fans and I wanted to thank every patient that I met today. You are all in m ... Read more »

Bank Fast Tracks Digital Roadmap with Fiorano; Seamlessly Integrates its Finacle CBS SINGAPORE-Wednesday, February 14th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fiorano Software announced today that I&M Bank, Kenya has chosen the Fiorano platform to achieve digital transformation to reduce time-to-market while integrating its Finacle, Core Banking System. I&M Bank’s need for digital transformation arose from its new strategy aimed at giving each market segment a customized proposition to complement their lifestyle and financial requirements. The use of multiple point-to-point connections was impeding this goal due to its rigidity, high maintenance and management costs. “Fiorano has made our digital journey easy and cost effective," said Rohit Gupta, Group CIO, I&M Bank. As stated by S.S. Tarakaram, Director Business Development, Fiorano, “With Fiorano, I&M bank transformed its business processes enabling it to quickly rollout multiple banking services to achieve competitive differenti ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Monday, February 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Julphar, one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Middle East and Africa, has been awarded Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) approval by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Julphar Saudi Arabia, a joint venture between Julphar and its local partner Cigalah Group, is the first pharmaceutical company in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to earn full cGMP certification on its first inspection. Commenting on the announcement, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Faisal Al Qasimi, Chairman of Julphar Saudi Arabia, said: “Congratulations to everyone who made this important certification possible. Saudi Arabia is our largest market and we continue to see a strong opportunity for growth in the country. “This certificate will undoubtedly add value to our organization, strengthen our commitment to the health sector of Saudi Arabia and contribute to Julphar’s 2020 vision of expanding our manufacturing ... Read more »

Feuille de Route Numérique de la Banque à Voies Rapides avec Fiorano; Intègre de Façon Transparente sa Solution Bancaire de Base Finacle SINGAPOUR-Jeudi 15 Février 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fiorano Software a annoncé aujourd'hui que I&M Bank au Kenya, a choisi la plateforme Fiorano pour réaliser la transformation numérique afin de réduire les délais de mise sur le marché, tout en intégrant son logiciel bancaire de base Finacle. Le besoin de transformation numérique d’I&M Bank est né de sa nouvelle stratégie visant à offrir à chaque segment de marché une proposition personnalisée pour compléter leur mode de vie et leurs besoins financiers. L’utilisation de plusieurs connexions point à point entravait ce but en raison de sa rigidité et de coûts élevés de sa maintenance et de sa gestion. « Fiorano a rendu notre parcours numérique facile et rentable », a déclaré Rohit Gupta, Directeur des Systèmes d’Information (DSI) du groupe à l’I&M Bank. Comme l’a déclaré S.S. Tarakaram, ... Read more »

• Ferring expands its capabilities in biologics through a new biotech centre, which will be installed at its global headquarters and manufacturing site in St Prex, Switzerland • Ferring Biotech Centre will incorporate discovery and development capabilities for monoclonal antibodies as well as manufacturing capabilities for biologics • In addition to new biologics in reproductive medicine and women’s health, fertility treatment Rekovelle® (follitropin delta) will also be manufactured at the new centre SAINT-PREX, Switzerland-Wednesday, February 14th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced today that it is expanding its capabilities in biologics through a new biotech centre which will be installed at the company’s existing headquarters and manufacturing site in Saint-Prex, Switzerland. Over the next three years, Ferring will invest approximately 30 million CHF in the new Ferring Biotech Centre, which will incorporate discovery and development capab ... Read more »

TP-Link today announced the Neffos Y5s under its upstart smartphone brand Neffos. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Monday, February 12th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Recognized as the global leader in wireless-network solutions for seven consecutive years, TP-Link has established the sub-brand to provide consumers quality mobile phone options that are also affordable. The brand has been built on uncompromising principles of excellence, continuous improvement, and inclusivity, which perfectly represent the values upheld by TP-Link throughout its 22-year history. While inexpensive for the specs it has on offer, the Neffos Y5s features a 5-inch display that delivers an HD resolution for an immersive viewing experience when streaming Netflix, YouTube, or any other video service. The panel used is IPS, so it offers nice colors and looks good from a range of viewing angles. The handy screen size means the Y5s is easy to carry around in your hand or in your pocket. For high-quality photos and vi ... Read more »