- Expansion of Yokkaichi Operations to Position the Company for Leadership in 3D Memories -

TOKYO - Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that it is gearing up for future expanded production of “BiCS FLASH™”, its proprietary 3D flash memory, by acquiring 150,000m2 of land adjacent to its Yokkaichi Operations memory production complex in Mie prefecture. The land borders the eastern and northern parts of the complex, and will cost approximately 3 billion yen.

The new site is expected to be ready for construction by March 2017. Decisions on construction schedule, production capacity, and equipment investment for the new production facilities will be made in line with market trends within FY2016.

NAND flash memory is a driving force in data storage, with applications range from extensive use in smartphones, tablets and other personal digital equipment to an increasing ... Read more »

With High Attendance

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, visited the Abu Dhabi Police pavilion during the inauguration on Monday of the tenth edition of Tawdheef, the leading recruitment fair and career exhibition for UAE nationals. His Highness examined the job opportunities provided by the Abu Dhabi Police to citizens and praised the evolution of this year’s series as well as the posts offered.

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Assistant Undersecretary of Resources and Support Services, stressed the keenness to participate in such exhibitions, which aim to attract national personnel and competencies. This enhances the Emiratization rate and acquaints citizens with the available job opportunities at the police.

130 governmental and private parties participated in the Tawdheef 2016, the leading recr ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) will host its second sports festival for disabled individuals on the 22nd of February at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, bringing together various specialized centers and clubs for individuals with disabilities in the UAE.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, underlined that the second edition of the festival is held under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. “The festival embodies the attention and care accorded by His Highness to people with special needs at various levels. It provides them with all means of rehabilitation and develops their intellectual and athletic abilities, which enhances their self-confidence,” he said.

Additionally, Colonel Al Dhaheri stressed that the ... Read more »