LONDON - Tuesday, October 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]
Arthur D. Little pioneers with a study about truck industry providers in the Middle East, which will become a major growth driver in the coming years.
For the first time, both European and Chinese manufacturers compete under the same conditions.
The demand for budget trucks will decline, since higher-quality trucks from the mid-level and high-end segments are required. Chinese suppliers, recognizing the changing demand, are prepared to develop their model ranges.
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After years with relatively low sales figures, the demand for commercial vehicles in various regions will rise. Strategy and innovation consultancy Arthur D. Little has explored the potential of various markets as part of a new study, "The Truck Industry in the Middle East: Strategic growth opportunities in an underestimated region." Now is an outstanding time to rebuild market presence in the Middle East, as structural shif ... Read more »

~A unique all-in-one digital solution offering the best-of-breed technologies for cell culture facility ~

PARIS - Thursday, September 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BERTIN, entity of CNIM Group, is launching InCellis, a new cell imager developed to provide high quality images and facilitate the scientists’ day to day manipulation. The image quality in brightfield, phase contrast and fluorescence are generated by the latest state of the art technology of CMOS low light sensor, also used in military applications for targeting and surveillance. As with all of Bertin’s products, both the ergonomic and user experience have been taken into great consideration by the development team.

A smart cell imager solution
InCellis unique features include a low light CMOS PHOTONIS colour camera, a large touchscreen monitor, patented illumination technology and onboard automated cell culture applications such as multi-channel cells imaging, transfe ... Read more »

United Arab Emirates - Thursday, September 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

BenQ, the global No.1 DLP projector brand, proudly announced today that its W8000 home theatre projector achieves prestigious THX® HD Display™ Certification, a professional guarantee of outstanding cinematic performance to rival the finest movie theatres. W8000 delivers precise Rec. 709 colour fidelity and stunning high contrast to accurately reproduce every detail of the original content filmmakers intended for audiences.

 “Achieving THX Certification is the pinnacle of our hard work, it represents world-class endorsement of W8000’s capability to bring a true movie-going experience to the most discerning home theatre connoisseur.” said Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ MEA & Turkey.

THX HD Display Certification

As the first ever BenQ projector to be awarded the prestigious and exclusive THX Certification, BenQ engineers pursued over 18 months ... Read more »

BEIJING - Friday, September 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chinese auto maker JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) is proud to announce that it has received praise across the Middle East and Africa for its top-quality customer care and after-service. Over the last month, JAC has rolled out its Egyptian Service Month. From September 1-October 15, JAC passenger vehicle customers in the country will receive free services and advice to enhance their driving experience. So far JAC has welcomed 200 customers, and predicts a further 600 will benefit from the campaign.

This year’s Egyptian service month targets owners of the S3, S2, J2, J3 and J5 models, who are being invited to visit JAC outlets for three complementary filter changes, free vehicle check-up, and maintenance advice during the campaigns. JAC’s VIP customers can also receive a free home visit and one-to-one consultation through the company’s ‘mobile’ service. JAC plans ... Read more »

Neustar SiteProtect Enhances Automation, Traffic Flows, Management and Visibility of DDoS Mitigation Service; Research Indicates DDoS Attacks Have Become Sophisticated, Consistent and Relentless

STERLING, Va. - Tuesday, October 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information services, today announced enhancements to Neustar SiteProtect, a fast, flexible, global cloud-based DDoS mitigation service. The new benefits and features of Neustar SiteProtect enhance its automation, traffic flows, management and visibility to deliver the greatest speed, flexibility, capabilities and expertise to organizations struggling to mitigate DDoS attacks.

In the report, DDoS: A Comparison of Defense Approaches, Gartner Analysts Patrick Hevesi and Anton Chuvakin wrote, “Denial-of-service attacks are in many regards different from other security issues organizations face. Unlike other attacks, where pat ... Read more »

PRAGUE - Monday, October 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Czech Constitutional Court presiding judge Vojtech Šimiček on September 13, 2016, has ruled that the arrest of Dr. Shahram Zadeh was a mistake which the regional court of Brno has rectified. The Constitutional Court Resolution states, “in description of the relevant facts, one cannot overlook a certain – from the view of [Shahram Zadeh] – vexatious, bullying dimension of the whole case.”

Lawyers representing Dr. Zadeh argue that, based on the ruling of the Constitutional Court confirming the bullying and harassment dimension of the entire case, cannot be interpreted in any other way than confirmation of bad intentions and abuse of power in public office by the prosecutors - Jiří Kadlec, Aleš Sosík and judge Aleš Novotný.

“Considering that all state authorities are bound to decision of constitutional court, we have filed a criminal complaint to the Supreme State Att ... Read more »

SB3, a biosimilar candidate referencing Herceptin® (trastuzumab), is Samsung Bioepis’ first oncology biosimilar candidate submitted for regulatory review in Europe

INCHEON, Korea - Tuesday, October 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted for review the company’s Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for SB3, a biosimilar candidate referencing Herceptin® (trastuzumab). Herceptin® is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) indicated for the treatment of early breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer and metastatic gastric cancer. The MAA for SB3 was submitted in August 2016.

“Trastuzumab remains vital in treating breast cancer, the most prevalent form of cancer affecting women across Europe,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO of Samsung Bioepis. “If approved, we hope our affordable, high-quality medicine will help real ... Read more »

 Joint clinical development will study the combination of two checkpoint inhibitors from Boehringer Ingelheim’s growing immune-oncology pipeline

INGELHEIM, Germany & NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Thursday, September 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim and Sarah Cannon Research Institute, the research arm of Sarah Cannon, the global cancer institute of HCA, announced today a new strategic collaboration. This partnership brings together Boehringer Ingelheim’s extensive experience in cancer drug development and Sarah Cannon’s expertise and leadership in designing and optimizing clinical trials. The partnership will help bring innovative cancer treatments to patients with unmet medical needs.

The joint clinical development programme will study Boehringer Ingelheim’s BI 754091(anti- PD-1) and BI 754111 (anti-LAG 3) monoclonal antibodies for the combination treatment of multiple cancers with high unmet medical needs, ... Read more »

The company entered into an agreement with the leading supermarket chain to install a fully equipped magnetic cooling display cabinet at Carrefour‘s head office - Demonstrations in stores will follow.

PARIS - Wednesday, September 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cooltech Applications, S.A.S. (Cooltech), the world’s leading magnetic refrigeration company, implemented a fully equipped magneto-caloric display cabinet at Carrefour’s head office restaurant (Carrefour SA -CA:EN Paris) for a four-week period, a world premiere.

The magnetic cooling system (MRS) utilizes a water coolant instead of a refrigerant gas—a major contributor to climate change—resulting in an eco-friendly solution. The technology totally eliminates the need for refrigerant gases, cuts energy consumption by up to 50 percent, reduces noise and boosts reliability and safety.

“Our employees really enjoyed drinking fresh beverages from the innov ... Read more »

The nation’s long-term political and economic stability will boost investment and travel from the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Friday, September 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Antigua and Barbuda’s long-term political and economic stability will see the nation witness a significant boost in investment and travel from the Middle East. Famed as the ‘Land of 365 Beaches’, the Caribbean paradise is a well-managed business hub with its low-tax structure, offering investment free from personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and wealth tax. In addition, the government provides strong economic incentives for foreign investment and is positioning the country for further growth by targeting emerging markets and diversifying its economy.

In an exclusive effort to attract investors from the Middle East and showcase its potential to the UAE, an elite exposition-style conference will take place from 8th-9th October, led by Anti ... Read more »