After Innovative Modifications

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police has made special motorbike modifications for use as a first respondent. The bike features particular specifications and is equipped with manual and rechargeable electric tools and equipment to rescue victims trapped inside vehicles after serious accidents.

Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harthi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the importance of providing comprehensive capabilities and innovative technical solutions for emergency teams and rescue operations. This ensures the highest levels of response and safety for everyone involved in serious emergencies and traffic accidents. These standards can be achieved by adopting the best initiatives and strategic plans to train the force personnel and enhance their levels preparedness. This enables them to perform their duties in saving and rescuing the vic ... Read more »

INCHEON, Korea - Monday, May 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Samsung Bioepis solidifies industry leadership in biosimilars by becoming the first company to bring a second anti-TNF-α biosimilar to market
    
Flixabi® is Samsung Bioepis’ second anti-TNF-α biosimilar to receive European Commission approval, following Benepali®, the first-ever etanercept biosimilar in Europe

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced the European Commission’s (EC) approval of Flixabi® – a biosimilar version of Remicade®(infliximab), also known as SB2 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis.

“With this approval, we are taking another important step in broadening affordable, high-quality biologic treatment options across Europe,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) Council, hosted by UAE national Saeed Mohammed Al Rumaithi at his residence in Al Ain, under the theme “Services Offered by the Social Support Center,” called for the promotion of societal culture via awareness messages disseminated across social networking sites. The participants stressed that these messages would help educate family members, in order to avoid family disputes and social problems.

The Council is one of the awareness gatherings organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, in cooperation with the Security Support Department of the Security Support General Directorate, at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior. The Council was moderated by media personality, Rashid Al Nuaimi, Head of the Al Khaleej Newspaper office in Al Ain.

Council participants examined the various stages of th ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Eight female students taking their Aeronautical Engineering Major at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Abu Dhabi Women’s College, finished their practical training at the Air Support Department of the General Directorate of Security Support at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (MoI). The training was conducted with the cooperation of the Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police General Directorate of Human Resources.

Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Director of the Air Support Department, explained that the female students were given theory training both in familiarizing themselves with the Department’s functions and the work of Air Support in organizing light air sports. The trainees were divided into two groups and a training plan was arranged to give them optimum benefits. The training included the methods of preparing writte ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The owners of the recently launched Rossia Mall in Armenia have appointed TGM Consultants as Leasing Agents to support their retail leasing function. Located in the country’s capital of Yerevan, the first phase of the development was officially opened in the presence of Armenia’s President in March of 2016.

TGM Consultants enjoys a strong portfolio of contacts with brands in both the MENA & Caucasus regions as well as Europe and are now seeking to enhance Rossia Mall’s existing tenant base by bringing more internationally renowned brands and retailers to the development. With direct access to the metro, the Rossia Mall development is located in a prime city center position on Tigran Mets Avenue and is being extended further in order to accommodate international brands as well as a luxury hotel.

Speaking of TGM’s new engagement as leasing agents, Ms. Ruzanna Nahape ... Read more »

Using SES-9 capacity and Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c Libra terminal, SES Enterprise+ Hybrid Broadband will deliver internet connectivity cost-effectively

LUXEMBOURG & PETAH TIKVA - Monday, May 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services announced today that they are partnering to launch the SES Enterprise+ Hybrid Broadband in Asia powered by SkyEdge II-c Libra.

The hybrid broadband innovative solution comprising SES-9’s capacity and Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c Libra hybrid terminal will enable customers to deliver cost effective broadband internet connectivity to underserved areas and improve download speeds.

Customers will be able to integrate SES’s satellite network for download traffic with their existing terrestrial network for upload traffic. The service is provided ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

At his office today (Tuesday), Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, awarded the Second Class Rescue Medal to First Warrant Officer Rashid Abdullah Mohammed Al Ra’aisi, from the Ajman Police General Headquarters. This accolade was in recognition of the First Warrant Officer’s courage and positive patriotism in rescuing a young man from drowning at Hamriya beach in Sharjah.

His Highness praised the bravery of the honoree, as well as his dedication and responsible conduct, which saw him rescue the young citizen, who almost drowned due to extreme fatigue.

His Highness stressed that this noble act of bravery reflects the nobility of the UAE people and their dedication to extending a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Furthermore, His Highness encouraged all sons and daughters of the UAE to continue this gracious and civili ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) Council discussed the image of the country abroad and recommended following the steps of the Founding Fathers and maintaining the civilized image of the State, including its position among world nations as a successful example of development, coexistence, security and stability. The MoI Council was hosted by Mohammed Abdullah Bal'ajer Al Rumaithi, at his residence in the Al Samha area of Abu Dhabi.

The Council is one of the gatherings organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, in cooperation with the Security Media Department in the General Directorate of Security Support, at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior. The Council was moderated by media personality Abdul Rahman Al Shamiri, Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Al Watan Newspaper.

The Council discussed the bad behaviors of a hand ... Read more »

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan - Saturday, May 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a negative opinion, recommending against the authorization of NINLARO® (ixazomib) capsules, an oral proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma. Takeda intends to appeal this opinion and request a re-examination by the CHMP.

“We are disappointed by the CHMP’s opinion. With the support of European key medical experts, we will continue our efforts working closely with the CHMP to make NINLARO – the first oral proteasome inhibitor – available for patients in Europe,” said Christophe Bianchi, M.D., President, Takeda Oncology. “Despite recent progress, myeloma remains an intractable disease, and patients suf ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Headed by Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General, Traffic Coordination General Directorate at the Ministry of Interior (MoI), a delegation from the UAE participated in the 33rd Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Traffic General Directors, which was recently hosted in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, between the 8 -12th May.

The meeting implements the directives of Their Highnesses and Their Excellencies the GCC Ministers of Interior to double the efforts being made to realize the objectives of GCC leaders and best interests of their citizens to achieve a safe traffic environment in the GCC countries.

The Meeting tackled a number of topics related to traffic safety in the GCC, including strategic awareness procedures; the joint awareness strategy; linking traffic violation data between the GCC states; systems and devices that track driver behaviors; standardizing the perm ... Read more »