ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The sections of the Al Ain Police Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), witnessed traditional and national events in the celebrations for the 43rd National Day. Additional celebrations for the National Day were organized by the Forensic Evidence Section at the Forensic Evidence Department in the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police and the Social Support Centre of the Social Support Centres Department at Abu Dhabi Police.

The events were attended by Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate, along with a number of officers, police staff, individuals, and employees of the directorate. The events started with a marathon with participants from the police academies, Punitive and Correctional Establishments, Falaj Hazza Police Station, Al Madinah Police Station and the Al Ain Police Officers Club. The Sports Ac ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

An American woman died after suffering fatal injuries in a fight (according to witnesses) that took place on Monday afternoon inside the ladies public toilets of a shopping mall on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The injured woman was immediately rushed to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City where she succumbed to the wounds she sustained in the attack.

Investigations are still underway to identify the suspect’s identity and gender. Witnesses reported that the culprit was fully covered wearing an abaya, black gloves and face cover (Niqab).

According to Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Abu Dhabi Police, the victim, identified as A. B. R, 37, worked as a school teacher, was stabbed with a sharp tool, which was later confiscated by the police. The cause of the fight that broke out in the women’s restroom remains unknown and the susp ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Friday, December 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - Regulatory News:

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) today released its regular weekly Net Asset Value (NAV) on its website, www.pershingsquareholdings.com. The NAV was computed as of the close of business on Tuesday, 2 December 2014.

PSH NAV per share as of close of business on 2 December 2014 was USD26.21.

Weekly net asset value is calculated at the close of business on each Tuesday and posted on the following Thursday. In the event that Tuesday is not a business day, PSH will calculate the close-of-business NAV as of the business day immediately preceding that Tuesday. In the event that Thursday is not a business day, any such NAV will be posted the next business day following that Thursday.

About Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd.

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. is a concentrated, research-intensive, fundamental value investor in the public markets.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior honored a number of male and female children and young people born on December 2nd. The ceremony that took place at the auditorium at the ministry’s headquarters is part of the Ministry of Interior’s festivities marking the UAE 43rd National Day.

Lt. General Al Sha’far said that the 2nd of December is a special day deeply embedded in the hearts and thoughts of the Emirati people. “This historical day gives us great pride, as it marks the anniversary of the establishment of our country in 1971, which produced the most successful union experience in the Arab world. This day marks the beginning of the blessed and rising march of construction, development, progress and Renaissance, which positioned this country in a prominent stature that befits its rich history and cultural heritage,&rdq ... Read more »

Transocean Sedco Express semi-submersible secured for completion of Oyo-7 and Oyo-8

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HOUSTON - Thursday, December 4th 2014

CAMAC Energy Inc. (“CAMAC” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:CAK) announced today that it has signed a contract with a subsidiary of Transocean Ltd. for the provision of the semi-submersible drilling unit Sedco Express for drilling and completion activities offshore Nigeria. The contract allows for the drilling or completion of up to three wells, and CAMAC intends to use the rig to accelerate timing of the tie-in of production from the Oyo-7 and Oyo-8 development wells. With the ability to drill a third well, and an option to extend the contract, the Company is also considering using the rig to accelerate its 2015 exploration drilling program.

The Sedco Express is an ultra deepwater, semi-submersible drilling rig built in 2000, and is already within close proximity of the Oyo Field in OML ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate, received on Monday morning at the Directorate’s building, a delegation of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) led by Colonel Mohammed Bin Khalfan Al Dughaishi, Commander-in-Chief of Al Buraimi Police Governorate. The visiting delegation extended the warmest congratulations and best wishes on the UAE 43rd National Day.

The visiting delegation included Lieutenant Colonel Khamis bin Saaed Al Issaei, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Al Buraimi Police Governorate; Lieutenant Colonel Shehab bin Hamad Al Gharibi, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department; Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Bin Khamis Al Yahyaee, Director of the Customs Department; Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed bin Rashid Al Darwishi, Director of the Passports Department; Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Bin Mosbeh Al Katabi, Director of the Anti-narcotics and Anti Psychotropic ... Read more »

Executives from ARM, Ericsson, Micromax, Qualcomm and SAP Added to 2015 Keynote Programme; Registration for 2015 Mobile World Congress Is Now Open

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LONDON - Wednesday, December 3rd 2014

Mobile World Congress 2015

The GSMA today announced that executives from ARM, Ericsson, Micromax, Qualcomm Incorporated and SAP will be delivering keynote addresses at the 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress, taking place 2-5 March 2015 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. The GSMA also announced the addition of several sponsors and companies participating in partner programmes at the annual mobile industry event.

“The breadth of companies represented in the Mobile World Congress keynote programme underscores the transformative impact that mobile is having across a wide range of industry sectors,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “We have an outstanding roster of CEOs set to take the stage in Barcelona i ... Read more »

Exclusive event hosts advertising community in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

More than 500 media executives and advertisers from the region’s advertising ecosystem gathered on the iconic Choueiri Group Building rooftop in Dubai Media City on November 20th, to spend an evening with Anghami – the MENA region’s leading music app - and Digital Media Services (DMS), Choueiri Group’s digital arm and the Exclusive media representatives for Anghami. The rooftop was transformed into a flashy party set where Anghami’s resident DJs took to the decks, spinning the very best of Anghami’s playlists.

Following up on its huge success with music lovers and significant traction with advertisers looking for new exciting ways to reach audiences, DMS is leveraging Anghami’s robust positioning and targeting capabilities to offer value and differentiation to its clients. In addition to being the ... Read more »

European Unitranche Financing Provided through ESSLP Joint Venture

London - Friday, December 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) and GE Capital announced today that the European Senior Secured Loan Programme (ESSLP), a €1.75 billion joint venture between affiliates of the two firms, has provided a £187M financing package to fund the acquisition of Open GI, a UK-based software company, by Montagu Private Equity. The acquisition was primarily funded via the ESSLP Unitranche facility, which provides flexible and deliverable financing solutions of scale. Additional second lien and working capital facilities were provided by Ares and GE, respectively.

This is the second ESSLP financing provided to Montagu this year. In March, the programme provided €110 million in unitranche financing, which enabled them to acquire Netherlands-based DORC Holding BV, a leading provider of innovative instruments and equipment for oph ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

As part of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s celebrations of the 43rd National Day, the Police Schools Department; the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Departments in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; the Al Ain Medical Services Section at the Medical Services Department; and the Tourism Police Section at the Abu Dhabi Police, expressed their pride of the achievements of the federal journey. The celebrations recalled the ambience of the past and reflected the glory of the present and the future.

Colonel Waleed Al Shamesi, Head of Police Schools Department, said: “The Second of December is a precious memory that reflects the will of our founding fathers and demonstrates the achievements of our wise leadership that holds the spirit of persistence and enjoys an insightful vision, making the United Arab Emirates one of the most advanced countries in the world, in terms of security and safety.”

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