Cairo, Egypt - Monday, March 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

ITWorxhas been awarded “Supplier Gold” status by United Technologies Corp. Ranking 45 among Fortune 500 companies, UTC considers its Supplier Gold Program a key component of sustained supplier performance. The program establishes four levels of supplier achievement with Gold as the highest standard.

As UTC puts it, “Supplier performance is an essential element of UTC’s strategy for developing a world-class, integrated supply chain. We need our suppliers to meet our performance expectations without exception.”

ITWorx has been put to the test that required 12 months of zero quality rejections, 100% on-time delivery, above 6 out of 7 customer satisfaction score across all deliverables, and above 80% supplier healthassessment score in all categories.

“Achieving Supplier Gold status crowns 17 years of ITWorx commitment to UTC’s success” said Hafez Hamdy, IT ... Read more »

Under the slogan "Your choice determines your destiny."

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the United Arab Emirates celebrates the 32nd Gulf Traffic Week, which kicks off next Sunday morning nationwide and in the Gulf countries, under the slogan "Your Choice Determines Your Destiny."

On this occasion, multiple events will take place at the countrywide level and will be attended by a number of sheikhs, senior officials and officers, as well as delegated officers from the Cooperation Council for the Arab Gulf States and entities taking part in the week's activities across the UAE.

Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General of Traffic Coordination at the Ministry of Interior, said that the Traffic Week aims to raise the community members’ awareness about the dange ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior recently honored First Corporal Sultan Abdul Qadir Ahmad Al Hajri, staff member at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The honoring ceremony, which was held at the Ministry of Interior’s Headquarters, is in recognition of Al Hajri’s efforts in arresting a woman wanted by authorities in a Gulf country, pretending to be a GCC national while transiting through Dubai International Airport. First Corporal Al Hajri was able to uncover the fraud, thanks to his heightened expertise and sense of security.

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed praised the efforts of Al Hajri, his dedication and far-sightedness, as well as his valuable role in ensuring safety and security. He also encouraged him to pursue further excellence in police and security work.

First Corporal Al H ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- International General Insurance Holdings Limited (IGIH) has reported earnings for the 2015 financial year. The Group announced net earnings of US$ 35.02 million for the financial year of 2015, an increase of 2% compared to US$ 34.34 million for the financial year 2014.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Wasef Jabsheh, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IGIH, said: “2015 was another good year for IGI in which our team was able to deliver an improved profit over 2014. The continued competitive trading environment coupled with further excess capacity and another benign year had kept the pressure on rates. Our underwriting teams maintained their focus on profitable business whilst keeping the discipline needed to navigate through these very challenging times. It should be noted that our Gross Written Premiums had declined from US$ 252 million in 2014 to US$ 242 million in 20 ... Read more »

Briefed on Services Provided to the Public

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

During an inspection visit to the Madinat Zayed Police Station, affiliated with the Capital Police Directorate, Major General Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, reviewed the workflow at the station, the services provided to the public, and statistical data relating to criminal communications and customer service. He also examined the mechanisms, devices, and advanced technologies used in the station.

Major General Al Rumaithi underscored the keenness of the wise leadership to provide the best work environment in all police stations and develop the capacity of personnel to deliver quality services to customers. “This goal is achieved through constant work and training, the dissemination of quality and organizational excellence, and promoting a culture of loyalty,” he stated. Moreover, Major Ge ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Monday, March 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Erin Energy Corporation (“Erin Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:ERN) (JSE:ERN) announced today the appointment of John Hofmeister, a former President at Shell Oil Company, as Chairman of the Board of Erin Energy Corporation. The appointment will be effective the day immediately following Erin Energy’s annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), expected to take place in late-May 2016, when current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kase Lawal, has decided to retire as an officer and director.

The Company also announced the appointment of its current Chief Operating Officer, Segun Omidele, as CEO. Like Hofmeister, Omidele will assume the role following the Company’s Annual Meeting in May, starting an orderly leadership transition over the next three months.

Commenting, Lawal said: “This is an exciting time for Erin Ener ... Read more »