CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Thursday, April 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bank of America today reported its first-quarter 2016 financial results. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed in the following ways:

    Bank of America newsroom at http://newsroom.bankofamerica.com.
    Bank of America Investor Relations website at http://investor.bankofamerica.com.
    Business Wire’s news web page at http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/news.

The company will review these results with investors today at 8:30 a.m. ET. For a listen-only connection to the conference call, dial 1.877.200.4456 (U.S.) or 1.785.424.1732 (international), and the conference ID is: 79795. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A replay will be available via webcast through the Bank of America Investor Relations website. A replay will also be available b ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, April 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) today announced the following leadership updates:

    Ivan Fernandez, President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), has announced plans to retire from his position, effective August 31, 2016. Mr. Fernandez will support his successor’s transition through October 31, 2016.
    Succeeding Ivan Fernandez is Peter Jueptner, who has been appointed President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective September 1, 2016. Mr. Jueptner will report to Cedric Prouvé, Group President, International.
    Stephane de la Faverie has been appointed Global Brand President, Estée Lauder, effective July 1, 2016. He will continue to report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Group President.
    Nancy Mahon has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustaina ... Read more »

Improves Business Processes, Reduces Costs, Enhances Operational Efficiencies, Reduces Cycle Times, Improves Aftermarket Services as Well as Customer Satisfaction

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Pacific Controls (PCS) and Microsoft announced, delivery of Galaxy 2021 on Azure, offering smarter IoT solutions and services to government and business customers worldwide.

G2021, an IoT gateway device supporting large number of protocols and capable of integrating all assets has been certified for Microsoft Azure in January 2016, is available for sale globally on Microsoft IoT marketplace.

PCS customers are now able to connect their assets (buildings, vehicles, industrial equipment etc.) to Galaxy platform on Azure, utilizing G2021 and analyzed through creative visualizations, extracting actionable insights into the use of assets and business processes, identify and fix anomalies, undertake proactive and predictive mainten ... Read more »

 -Mori Building unveils three redevelopment projects leading up to 2020 and beyond-

TOKYO - Thursday, April 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mori Building, a leading urban landscape developer, today announced an extensive slate of large-scale redevelopment projects involving the construction of three towers around the existing Toranomon Hills . The plans will transform the area into a more vibrant, globally accessible business hub that will entice individuals and enterprises from around the world to live, work and play in Toranomon.

Toranomon's accelerating transformation

Over the coming years, Mori Building will develop three new mixed-use towers tentatively called Toranomon Hills Business Tower, Toranomon Hills Residential Tower and Toranomon Hills Station Tower around the existing Toranomon Hills, which was opened in June 2014.

Upon completion, the total area of the Toranomon Hills complex will reach about 7.5 ha, includin ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The 31st Meeting of Directors General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations in the GCC States kicked off on Monday morning in Abu Dhabi. The meeting aims to exchange experiences, information, expertise, and knowledge, and to standardize the plans and efforts aimed at enhancing the security and stability of the GCC States.

The meeting, which was headed by Major General Ali bin Hussein Al Hadi, Head of the Saudi Arabia delegation, tackles the fight against crime in all its forms, and ways to counter crime in order to achieve security and stability.

In his inaugural speech, Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director General of the Federal Criminal Police at the Ministry of Interior, Head of the UAE delegation, expressed his hope that the meeting would efficiently contribute to strengthening security cooperation and coordination among GCC States for the benefit of the peoples of the region, ... Read more »

PARIS - Wednesday, April 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bertin IT brings together the activities in information system security and content processing, along with those of its current subsidiaries Vecsys (automatic speech processing) and AMI Software (strategic intelligence software). Thus, CNIM is consolidating its offering to customers in the private and public sectors and also intends to break into new markets both in France and abroad.

A publisher and integrator of software solutions, Bertin IT provides a range of solutions covering defense-in-depth of information systems and critical infrastructures and advanced processing of data whatever its form – text, image, audio, video – for digital intelligence applications such as open-source intelligence, strategic intelligence, media-monitoring and speech analytics.

The creation of an IT pure player within CNIM Group finalizes a process triggered with the purchase in 2011 of Vecsys, reno ... Read more »

 Study Indicates Women Increased Sales an Average of 44% After Receiving Business Skills Training
ATLANTA - Wednesday, April 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company today announced strong progress toward its goal to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs across the Coca-Cola value chain by 2020. Year-end results for 2015 indicate that the initiative, known as 5by20, has reached a total of more than 1.2 million women entrepreneurs across 60 countries since its launch in 2010.

More than 372,000 women entrepreneurs were enabled by 5by20 in 2015, increasing the total number of women participants by 43 percent over the course of the year. This growth can be attributed primarily to programs scaling and replicating in the Eurasia- Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

“We believe thriving, sustainable communities are critical for a sustainable business and women are absolutely essential to our success,&rd ... Read more »

Event to highlight key aspects of the acclaimed award

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Arabia CSR Network just conducted a half day clinic to explain key aspects of the region’s best known CSR award. The Arabia CSR Awards are widely known as the Arab Region’s homegrown sustainability benchmark. This annual award is conferred on organisation’s that demonstrate a high level of performance in CSR and corporate sustainability. An elaborate application process ensures that internationally aligned best practices are adhered to, such as the GRI sustainability reporting guidelines, European EFQM Excellence Model and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles. The award is under the patronage of the League of Arab States and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme and the UN Global Compact. There are nine award categories that organisations can choose to apply to. The clinic was supported by HolidayInn Al Barsha ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior awarded on Sunday at the ministry’s headquarters, the First Class Rescue Medal to Emirati citizen Saeed Mohammed Hamad Al Owaid Al Muhairi. This accolade is in recognition of UAE national Al Muhairi’s courage and his distinguished action, which reflect his positive sense of patriotism.

His Highness Sheikh Saif praised the bravery of the honoree, as well as his dedication and responsible demeanor, which allowed him to rescue a young girl at the Ras Al Khaimah beach. The young girl was suffering a near-drowning experience due extreme fatigue and was being swept away by strong waves. His Highness said: “This noble act of chivalry reflects the nobility of the UAE people, and their dedication to extend a helping   hand to anyone who needs it.” Furthermore, Sheikh Saif called for ... Read more »