ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Clubs and Sports Activities Department at the General Directorate of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarter organizes various activities and events throughout the year. These activities target members of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Abu Dhabi Police and their families. The department also participates and hosts various events and ceremonies organized by external entities.

Comprehensive Annual Plan

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of the Clubs and Sports Activities Department, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to providing various cultural and social events and activities to its members and their families. The Cultural and Social Activity Section sets an annual plan that covers training courses, workshops, and lectures on various topics which are organized in cooperation with internal and external partners. The events are usually held ... Read more »

To Unify Awareness-raising Student-oriented Messages

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program “Aqdar” and Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). The MoU aims to activate the National Charter for Students’ Awareness.

According to the MoU, a joint committee will be established between both sides to oversee the implementation of the provisions, and to ensure the adoption of the “National Charter” as an essential reference to unify awareness and prevention messages intended for students and make sure they are used at the different schools affiliated to ADEC.

The signing ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ). The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr. Mugheer Kham ... Read more »

 General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault Nissan, Scania and Volvo Cars Support Specification for Delivery of Range of Connected Vehicle Services; 22 Live Operator Solutions Now Commercially Available

LONDON - Thursday, February 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading companies from across the automotive and transportation sector are supporting the GSMA Embedded SIM Specification to help accelerate the growth of the connected car market, the GSMA announced today. The interoperable specification has been backed by international brands including General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault Nissan, Scania and Volvo Cars, and will enable automakers to remotely provision connectivity over the air to vehicles with an operator of their choice. It will help to deliver a range of in-vehicle services such as infotainment, real-time navigation, insurance and breakdown services, as well as telematics and remote diagnostics. The use of the specification will also h ... Read more »

DANVERS, Mass. - Friday, February 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a leading provider of antibodies, kits and services, was honored with the 2016 CiteAb Award for “Researchers’ Choice” and for a second year in a row with the award for “Antibody Company of the Year.” Now in its second year, the CiteAb Antibody Awards aim to celebrate the very best suppliers, reagents and individuals in the research antibody sector, recognizing the efforts that are made to progress science.

Andrew Chalmers, Ph.D., founder of CiteAb, said: "The level of competition in the awards this year was very strong, so Cell Signaling Technology has done extremely well to have won in two categories. They received some glowing nominations for the researchers' choice award. At CiteAb we're looking forward to seeing the company develop and grow, and we wish the team at Cell Signaling many congratulations for their awa ... Read more »

Advanced Motion Technology Will Complement iTRAK Motion Solution

MILWAUKEE - Thursday, February 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) today announced that it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. MagneMotion systems are used across a broad range of industrial applications including automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling. This acquisition will complement Rockwell Automation’s iTRAK to create the broadest portfolio of independent cart solutions in this emerging technology area.

“This acquisition continues our strategy to build a portfolio of smart manufacturing technologies that brings next generation performance to our customers today,” said Marco Wishart, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Automation’s motion control business. “MagneMotion expands our existing capabilities in independent cart technology ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Friday, February 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation today announced that it will start mass production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) molding compounds for laser welding in March, 2016, a move that will contribute to the enhancement of long-term reliability and the flexibility of design of automotive switches and sensors.

Currently, processing methods including sealing with packings and bolts, bonding with adhesive agents, as well as ultrasonic welding, are used for the production of automotive sensors. Instead of such processing methods, laser welding has recently attracted the industry’s attention as its high welding strength can shorten the bonding time and increase productivity. However, plastic molding compounds generally used for laser welding have had low laser transmittance, leading to problems with welding strength and waterproof properties. In order to solve these problems, we have commercialized the PB ... Read more »

MILLIS, Mass. - Thursday, February 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In light of a recent divestiture spinning off Ironkey’s hardware assets to Kingston and its software to a third party, Kanguru now stands as the world’s single most trusted source for fully-integrated hardware / software secure solutions in USB encryption and remote management. Kanguru, a U.S.-based company and global leader in USB data security with a stable and profitable 22 year history, has been providing innovative secure USB encrypted data storage and combined remote management solutions for years. Kanguru helps organizations around the world - large and small - to secure and manage their portable data requirements.

“Kanguru has grown organically over 22 years by putting our customer’s requirements first, being attentive to their input, and building a robust, high-quality product set to address those needs at a reasonable price point,” says Nate Cote, Exec ... Read more »

Beginning September 2016, the NYFW investment for ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ will be channeled into a multi-media broadcast runway production staged for a consumer and press audience, with all styles immediately available for purchase through retail, ecommerce and wholesale channels.

NEW YORK - Friday, February 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH], has announced the next step in its strategy to democratize the runway and keep the consumer at the center of its business. Starting with the Spring 2017 NYFW season, Tommy Hilfiger will redirect its runway investment to align with the retail calendar and debut its Fall 2016 collections with a full-scale fashion show for consumers and press. The collection will be immediately available to purchase across all sales channels, including throughout the business’s retail partner network globally. This change channels the global power, influence and visibility of ... Read more »

ISTANBUL - Thursday, February 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With less than 8 months to go until the 23rd World Energy Congress, the organising committee is delighted to confirm that media registration is now open. The Congress, which takes place in Istanbul between 9th and 13th October 2016 is regarded as the most influential and inclusive gathering of senior leaders from all segments of the energy community.

The theme of the Congress is “Embracing New Frontiers” and there are currently over 150 confirmed speakers including captains of the industry, such as Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive BP and Johannes Teyssen, Chairman CEO E.ON, Heads of States and Ministers, and respected IGOs, such as Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Association. We are expecting over 50 energy ministers to attend and for there to be 100s of policy or business announcements over the 5 day event.

The Congress will be first global energy event ... Read more »