TP-LINK to Roll out A Retail Training Programme in the UAE

SOHO and SMB Networking Vendor Moves to Enable Retail Partners through Channel Enablement and Certification Schemes

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

TP-LINK Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and wireless solutions, has started rolling out a comprehensive training programme targeting all its retail partners in the UAE.

According to the company which supplies a broad range of products to global users including Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters, the training initiatives will address all technical aspects on the networking and wireless products currently being sold in the retail channels.

Lucas Jiang, Country Manager, TP-LINK Middle East, said the TP-LINK retail training programme aims to empower sales staff of retailers to better understand the currently networking products the company is developing and bringing to the Middle East.

Jiang said the training will address all aspects of how to sell TP-LINK products so that the end user customer can get the best service when they encounter any problems after purchasing the product.

“All retailers that currently sell our solutions such as Sharaf DG, Emax, Jumbo and others are expected to participate in this training programme,” he said. “We will specifically be addressing the 802.11 ac technology and taking the participants to understand the popularity of ac technology and how they can provide the right solution to the customers based on their need.”

He added that although the training scheme is aimed at equipping retail’s sales people however TP-Link will extend the training to technical staff as well. “There is nothing one loses by getting trained. It’s always good to learn about new technology, trends and products coming to market.”

Jiang explained that once trained, sales and technical people that go through the programme will be required to undergo a certification exam. “We will be certifying all those that pass the exams with a certificate that confirms their credentials,” he said.

He added that the training will be organised through our retail distributor Techmicro for all the retail partners in the UAE. “We are covering all our retailers and because each retailer has specific needs, we will be tailoring the programme to suit the needs of our partners,” he said.

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO & SMB networking products and the World's No.1 provider of WLAN products, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

Based on the confidence of tens of millions of customers, TP-LINK is now growing to become one of the most competitive providers of networking products with aspirations to become one of the top 3 networking brands in the world and striving for a larger global market share, while further advancing in the world of networking to better serve our most valued customers with products that make their lives easier.

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Abu Dhabi Police Take Part in ICAD Championship

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Department of Community Police, represented by its branch at the Al Mussafah Comprehensive Police Station, took part in the 10th Ramadan Football Championship that was held in the sports hall in ICAD City in Al Mussafah. The Community Police Team beat the Uganda Star Team with a score of 3-0 in the Ramadan Championship, which was held in collaboration with the ICAD City Group Housing.

Captain Ali Salem Al Sai’ari, Community Police Branch Manager at the Al Mussafah Comprehensive Police Station, said that the sport championship, in its 10th consecutive year, is witnessing great response from every segment of worker that is employed in the region. The championship comes in recognition for the valuable efforts from the workers in participating in constructing the building blocks of the nation; and is held to enhance the levels of communication between the workers and the Community Police.

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Two Ramadan Lectures at Abu Dhabi Residency

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

As a part of the annual Ramadan lecture series, the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in Abu Dhabi organized two lectures, in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The first lecture was given by Dr. Abdel Monem Fouad Mahmoud; one of the guests of His Highness President of the UAE, who were invited to lecture during the holy month of Ramadan. The lecture was held in the mosque at the Directorate General’s headquarters, and was attended by Colonel Yusuf Ismail Al Khouri, Deputy General Director, along with heads of departments, chiefs of sections, employees and customers.

The lecturer discussed the importance of availing of the auspicious occasion of Ramadan to perform this obligation in the best possible manner for the benefit of the country, the people and the world. He said that patriotism, diligent and perseverant work, and promptly completing customers’ transactions are values that derive from the teachings of Islam. He also called upon all Muslims to take advantage of the days and nights of Ramadan to recite the remembrances of God, and read the Quran with more understanding.

Towards the end of the lecture, the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in Abu Dhabi honored the lecturer. Colonel Yusuf Al Khouri presented the scholar with a copy of the book “Zayed: Man Who Built a Nation”, along with a certificate of thanks and appreciation.

The second lecture, held under the theme “Our Houses in Ramadan”, was delivered by Dr. Nahla Sabri, one of the guests of His Highness, President of the UAE, who were invited to lecture in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan. The lecture was held at the Emirates Institute of Naturalization, Residency and Ports, and was attended by female staff members of the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Sabri tackled the aspects of nurturing the younger generations, and provided guidance and advice about teaching children to do acts of worship and getting them accustomed to fasting during Ramadan.

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ADP Community Police Department Organizes Medical Education Forum in Al Musaffah

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Department of Community Police at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters organized a medical education forum, in cooperation with Al Ahli Hospital, in Al Musaffah area in Abu Dhabi, at Al Musaffah Comprehensive Police Station. As a part of the forum, medical tests were carried out to measure blood sugar levels, blood pressure, as well as eye exams and a spirometry test, which is a diagnostic breathing test for smokers. The hospital’s medical staff also gave an awareness lecture to the police station’s staff members about healthy eating and weight maintenance.

The event was attended by Major Saeed Al Rashidi, Head of Operations at Al Musaffah Comprehensive Police Station and Captain Ali Salem Al Sa’ari, Acting Manager of the Community Police Branch at the police station.

Captain Al Sa’ari said that this medical event is a first of its kind to be organized by the community police. He stressed the importance of communicating with partners and promoting the bonds of cooperation with the various segments of society.

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"In the Footsteps of Zayed 2" Initiative for Humanitarian Work Kicks Off with the participation of Abu Dhabi Police

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Emirates Autism Society recently launched the “In the Footsteps of Zayed 2” initiative, which builds upon the previous initiative launched during Ramadan 2014. The initiative follows the footsteps of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God rest his soul) in caring for humanitarian work and aims to revive his memory through charitable and humanitarian work.

Dr. Khawla Salem Al Saadi, Chairman of the Emirates Autism Society, indicated that the idea of launching the initiative this year was based on supporting orphans through the principle of brotherly cooperation.

Through the initiative, the orphans will act as a “big brother” to their paired autistic team member, where together they will cooperate as one through their humanitarian work.

She added: “The event is launched under the noble goals and slogan with the participation of strategic partners from the Dar Zayed for Family Care and the Al Ihsan Charity Association, and with the active participation of Abu Dhabi Police.” She pointed out that the initiative enhances efforts aimed to integrate groups of orphans and children with autism into a social environment.  “The initiative aims to emphasize the principles of humanitarian work and noble community values; and to encourage these children through systematic visits to children in hospitals to give them gifts. The initiative encourages these children by highlighting their abilities to give and to share with their brothers in society; and also spreads awareness about autism through these visits – which serves the desired educational goals,” said Dr. Al Saadi.

Moreover, she praised the participation of partners in the Society’s initiative, including the Abu Dhabi Police. She noted how she considered the active support for the Society’s humanitarian activities as a confirmation to the importance of such initiatives that incorporate humanitarian work and support for such a precious segment of society. 

In regards to the participation by the Abu Dhabi Police, Colonel Mubarak Awadh Mubarak bin Muhairom Al Ameri, Director General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said that the participation in the initiative aims to promote strategic partnerships with national institutions concerned with humanitarian work in the society. He said it additionally emphasizes the keenness of the Abu Dhabi Police to conduct community outreach in a way that serves the modern tendencies of humanitarian and social responsibilities and to achieve the desired goals.

“We appreciate the positive efforts exerted by the Emirates Autism Society in being one of the active national institutions in humanitarian work,” he said as he stressed the importance of cooperation with various civil society organizations. He noted that participation creates a sort of consensus that is required between all parties in order to enhance cooperation and orientation towards humanitarian work and to employ all available resources in such work systems - which reflects positively on the targeted audience of the initiative. 

Furthermore, the Colonel bin Muhairom praised the initiative that was organized during the holy month, which witnesses an abundance of philanthropy. He also highlighted the intensified efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police in humanitarian and community work during the holy month in order to confirm the concepts of social solidarity within the society.

First Lieutenant Mubarak Hadef Al Khaili, Volunteers Branch Manager at the Community Police Department, said: “The participation stretches across all of the emirates in support of charitable and humanitarian work, and includes visits to hospitals and health centers to accompany the orphans and autistic children.” He highlighted how Humanitarian Day is a day through which humanitarian initiatives and constructive volunteering are promoted.

The initiative began with a visit to the Al Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi followed by visits to: the Latifa Hospital for Thalassemia patients in Dubai, the Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, the Khalifa Hospital for women and children in Ajman and Fujairah, and the Saqr Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. The initiative will conclude with a ceremony that will be held at the University of Abu Dhabi to honor the main sponsors and participants.

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The UAE Observes the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The UAE joins the nations of the world in observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a day that is marked each year on 26 June.

Under the slogan ‘Drug Abuse is a Scourge that Ruins Lives’, the event organized by the General Directorate of Anti-Narcotics Federal at the Ministry of Interior was held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi with Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs in attendance.

Additional attendees included: Major General Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Brigadier Mansour bin Ali Al Dhaheri, General Coordinator for Naturalisation, Residency and Ports Affairs; heads of the regional anti-narcotic units in the UAE; and a large number of officers at the Ministry of Interior.

Maj. Gen Al Khaili stressing the keenness of the UAE to participate with the nations of the world in fighting the scourge of drugs, said: “Drugs are a threat to our societies. The current situation of the drug problem on local, regional, and international levels requires us to strengthen our controlled efforts; and our cooperation with concerned authorities on every level. Our efforts must be to cordon off and paralyze the movement the drug traffickers, and to reduce the supply and demand.”

He pointed out that the Ministry of Interior attaches great importance to the fight against drugs. “Under the directives of the higher police leadership, the anti-drug agencies have been enabled to fulfill their duties through the provision of all the necessary human, technical, and material resources.” He continued by pointing out that the plans and outreach programs implemented by the Ministry have been catered to every segment of society in a bid to promote awareness regarding the dangers that drugs pose to communities.

In a speech on the occasion, Colonel Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior said:  “Despite international efforts in the fight against drugs, the United Nations has confirmed that the achieved results are still limited.” Explaining further, he pointed out that international drug production is on the rise alongside an increasing number of addicts in various countries throughout the world, which is perhaps due to the new psychotropic drugs that are invading the markets.

“The UAE renews its determination in marching forward in the fight against this scourge. We will spare no efforts to support the international prevention efforts,” he said.  Noting the importance of following a comprehensive, integrated and balanced method of cooperation between all the governmental and civil institutions in the UAE, Colonel Al Suwaidi said it is the only option to successfully address the drug problem.

He added that the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General, and its departments and sections at the police general headquarters, hails all efforts made in the fight against drugs and will support  further tasks and duties.

He expressed his gratitude to the community figures and to the partners of the local and federal bodies for their significant roles in fighting the scourge of drugs. He also thanked the officers, non-commissioned officers, constables and the various segments of society for their sacrifices in the fight against drugs.

Dr. Hatem Aly, representative of UNODC and head of the sub-regional office for the GCC, expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Interior for organizing the ceremony. Dr. Aly pointed out that the participation of the Office in the celebration embodies its strategic objectives to assist GCC member states in dealing with the drug problem through the application of the best international practices, and through strengthening cooperation in the fight against drugs.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili inaugurated an exhibition held on the sidelines of the event, which featured photos for the various types of drugs alongside statistics that illustrate the magnitude of the problem on local, regional, and international levels.

Towards the end of the ceremony, Major General Al Khaili, accompanied by Colonel Al Suwaidi, honored the partners from federal and local agencies and institutions.

Outreach Exhibitions at 3 Malls

The Abu Dhabi Police organized outreach exhibitions in three malls across Abu Dhabi to raise awareness regarding the dangers and risks of drugs. The initiative aims to protect the largest segment of society against the dangers of drugs and psychotropic substances, and introduce them to the concepts of the police and of their important role in society.

The exhibitions were held in the Dalma Mall in Musaffah, the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, and the Ruwais Mall in the Western Region. They featured free drawing workshops for children, film screenings about the dangers of drugs, and photographs depicting the efforts of Abu Dhabi Police made in drug raids and in combating the scourge of drugs.

In his address during the inauguration of the outreach exhibition at Dalma Mall on Wednesday, Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), stressed the unwavering commitment of the Abu Dhabi Police to provide quality services to the public. “These exhibitions aim to raise public awareness and are conducted in cooperation with partners in order to achieve a secure society – one that is free from the toxins of narcotics. We hope to protect the members of the community from the impacts of abuse and trafficking from this dangerous scourge,” he said.

Furthermore, he pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Police is one party within an integrated system of several governmental institutions that are involved in the fight against drugs, and the process of rehabilitation, treatment, and awareness. He also reiterated that the exhibitions contribute to strengthening the preventive measures made to keep people from falling prey to the clutches drugs.

For his part, Colonel Sultan Suwayeh Al Darmaki, Chief of the Anti-Drug Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), stressed that the watchful eyes of the Abu Dhabi Police safeguard the security of the homeland. He said that the role of the police is to protect members of society, especially families, from falling prey to the clutches of toxic substances and drugs; and to prosecute whoever undermines the safety and security of the community. He also indicated that the role of the Anti-Drug Section is to reduce the risks of toxic narcotics.

Colonel Al Darmaki called upon the public, especially students, to express their interaction and to contribute in the spread of awareness of the dangers of drugs amongst their peers. Moreover, he highlighted the importance of alerting families to help their children choose the right company, to fill their leisure time in a pleasant and helpful manner, and to develop their personalities in a way that combats drugs and utilizes preventive policing methods.

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MoI Ramadan Councils to Discuss the Services of the Civil Defense and Public Safety Tomorrow

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The nationwide Ministry of Interior’s Ramadan Councils, organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, are scheduled to discuss the Civil Defense and Public Safety sector services of the MoI, on Thursday evening.

The main topic of discussion consists of two subsections. The first section focuses on firefighting, the National Ambulance, and public safety through the adopted methodology in place for the MoI to provide the public safety services. The second section will discuss the challenges that that Ministry faces in the sector of civil defense and public safety; and will focus on the levels of community awareness in regards to the preventing incidents that threaten public safety and child protection. The second subsection will additionally discuss public safety in the workplace and raising the awareness of domestic workers in regards to the procedures of public safety.

The door is open for the public to provide their opinion, suggestions, and recommendations to be invested by the MoI in future planning and performance development.

The Ramadan Councils are a legacy of cultural and social heritage and deepen the foundations of communication between members of the community. The councils manifest the most important forms of social cohesion and solidarity which characterize the Arab and Islamic communities.

The Ministry’s awareness Ramadan Councils were launched in 2012, where they were held in the form of a mobile Ramadan tent that roamed amongst the emirates to host the members of society as they assisted the Ministry in the discussions of various topics. The discussions, legal in nature, sought to improve the culture of law for individuals and to inform them of the most important legal matters that affect their daily lives.

In 2013, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, gave directives to move the councils into the homes of citizens for a more friendly approach to the discussions at hand. The move to relocate the councils additionally helped create a general feeling amongst all citizens that the governmental bodies strive to provide services for citizens wherever they are needed, even if it is inside their homes. The topics went on to cover, in addition to legal issues, various sports, cultural, and educational topics. Women Councils, People with Special Needs Councils, and Juveniles Care Centers' Councils were also established.

During the holy month of Ramadan in 2014, the Ministry decided to choose the UAE Vision 2021 as a general theme of the Ramadan councils, which were held under the slogan ‘2021… A Leadership Vision and Society Interaction’.  The councils discussed the main topics of the vision as an integrated future system set by the leadership to develop the Emirati character; wherein all members of society are key partners in the rise of the UAE, beginning with a child’s upbringing within the family to protecting the safety and security of the UAE.

In 2015, the Ministry of Interior provided a more significant chance for the public to discuss the most important services it provides, the challenges it faces in delivering its message and achieving its goals. This year’s Ramadan Councils will discuss the services of the MoI in five sectors: Police and Investigation Centers; Civil Defense and Public Safety; Naturalization, Residency, and Foreign Affairs; Traffic and Licensing; and Society Protection and Crime Prevention.

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Emirates Insolaire installs world’s first coloured solar panels in Switzerland

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Emirates Insolaire LLC, a pioneer in the development and application of unique solar technologies and a joint venture of Dubai Investments PJSC [DI] and SwissINSO Holding Inc., has created history with the successful installation of the world’s first KromatixTM coloured solar panels on a building façade in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The entire installation, worth AED 850,000, is capable of generating sufficient electric power annually for two families of four people each. The building, boasting of its unique blue façade – thanks to the Emirates Insolaire glass panels, thus has the unique recognition of having the first coloured, photovoltaic solar panel façade in the world.

Two other projects in Basel, Switzerland, and Austria have also been completed. Emirates Insolaire continues to receive enquiries for its solar panels from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, as well as from Europe, Asia, the US and Brazil.

Going by the projects on hand, demand and enquiries across the globe, Emirates Insolaire expects sales over 50,000 square metres for coloured solar panels in 2015 alone. Each coloured solar panel can generate above 150 watts electric power per square meter on roof, or above 110 watts per square meter on façades.

Globally, the photovoltaic market has grown 40% year-on-year and the number of installations foreseen for 2015 is 160 GW – approximately 800 million square meters of glass. The share of Building Integrated Photovoltaic for rooftops and facades is witnessing one of the fastest growth rates.

Rafic Hanbali, Managing Partner of Emirates Insolaire, said: “The completion of Emirates Insolaire’s first project in Lausanne is a major milestone for the company. With the KromatixTM technology, the company has ushered in a paradigm shift in solar applications because of its aesthetic appeal to any building façade and efficiency due to its power generating attributes. The company sees significant growth opportunities going forward not only in the Europe but across the globe.”

KromatixTM solar panels can supply between 20% and 60% of the needed energy for a building. For certain industries with large roof and façades, this can go up to 100%. Coming in virtually any colour, the Emirates Insolaire solar panels are optimised for both photovoltaic modules and solar thermal collectors.

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Friendly Match between ADP Correctional Institutions Inmates and Baniyas Sports Club Youth Team

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

In collaboration with the Baniyas Sports Club, the Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters organized a friendly football match between inmates of Al Wathba Section, and the Bani Yas Sports Club youth team. The match took place in Al Wathba Section’s gymnasium, and ended in favor of the guest team 1-0.

Major Abdul Jalil Ismail Ahmed, Reform and Rehabilitation Coordination Branch Manager at the Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department of Abu Dhabi Police, said that the friendly match aims to create an atmosphere of détente and provide inmates with a life changing experience. This falls in line with the mutual cooperation efforts between the Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department and Baniyas Sports Club.

Saleh Ismail, member of the board of directors of the Bananas Sports Club, explained that the friendly match is a part of the club administration’s efforts to serve the community, by organizing friendly sports activities and events for the different society segments, and helping them to practice their favorite hobbies.

The match was characterized by rivalry, fair competition and high sportsmanship between both teams. Towards the end of the event, the Baniyas Sports Club youth team presented the trophy to the Punitive and Correctional Institutions’ inmates, in a kind and thoughtful gesture.

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Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic in Dubai Announces New General Dentist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, the leading and most advanced dental health care provider in the region, is proud to announce the arrival of Dr. Zia Ul Haq, the newest general dentist to join their practice.

Dr. Zia graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1999 with a Bachelor of Medical Science B.Med.Sc. (Hons). He completed his BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from the University of Sheffield in England in 2006 with distinctions in Advanced Restorative Dentistry.

“Dentistry is a creative profession, which combines both science and art. I chose it as a career because I have a passion for the sciences,” he said. “Couple this with a creative streak and a love of art; it made sense to choose dentistry as my career.”

Before joining Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, Dr. Zia worked in Kent, England and has garnered many years providing high-end, complex restorative and cosmetic solutions for his patients.

“I am passionate about advanced Restorative Dentistry. It deals with the restoration of diseased, injured or abnormal teeth to normal appearance and function. I like it because it is challenging, it requires a high level of expertise and it brings together the art and science of dentistry. The satisfaction comes from seeing the transformation in the patient’s smile and improved confidence.”

“Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinics are world class. It has created sanctuaries for dental care with complete focus on people. Staff support and opportunities to grow and develop are second to none. I am very privileged to be working with such esteemed colleagues in such beautiful surroundings. “

Dr. Zia covers most weekday evenings and his surgery is open every Saturday and Sunday for the convenience of his patients.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Zia by calling Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic in Umm Suqeim at 04-3949433. For more information on the clinic’s services and procedures, visit www.drmichaels.com.

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About Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic

Founded in 1997, Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic represents the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art, multispecialty dentistry in Dubai, UAE. It has assembled a team of international dental specialists, hygienists and support staff for general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry, serving nearly 40,000 patients in and around Dubai.

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MoI Inspector General Reviews the New Programs and Systems at Ras Al Khaimah Police

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, recently visited the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters to review the new programs and systems developed in order to ensure that customer transactions are processed promptly.

Major General Al Raisi was greeted upon arrival by Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police; director generals; department heads; chiefs of police stations; heads of organizational units, and a number of officers at Ras Al Khaimah Police.

During the meeting, both parties discussed the mechanism of follow-up and inspection at the Ministry of Interior, as well as the complaints system, and ways to develop the police and security work to the highest levels.

Major General Dr. Al Raisi praised development efforts exerted to upgrade security and police work, as well as the actions undertaken to implement the policy and approach adopted by the Ministry of Interior to enhance police performance and the various services offered to the public. For his part, the Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police stressed the keenness to drive developmental efforts forward, in a way that would significantly contribute to upgrading police and security work to the highest levels.

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Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Closing of $1 Billion Senior Notes Offering

AMSTERDAM - Saturday, June 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) (“PSH”) announced today the closing of $1 billion Senior Notes due 2022 at a coupon of 5.500% per annum (the “Notes”).

The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes are expected to be used to make investments or hold assets in accordance with PSH’s investment policy, including by way of rebalancing transactions with other funds managed by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., as well as to fund operating expenses.

Important Notice

This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and any other jurisdiction where to do so might constitute a violation or breach of any applicable law or regulation or to any national, resident or citizen thereof.

The Notes mentioned herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the Notes in the United States.

PSH has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and investors in the Notes mentioned herein will not be entitled to the benefits of the Investment Company Act.

PSH is a registered closed-ended investment scheme under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended and the Guernsey Registered Collective Investment Schemes Rules 2015, issued by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

In the United Kingdom, this announcement is being distributed to, and is directed at, only (a) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of “investment professionals” in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”); (b) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; or (c) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in an investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The Notes are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such Notes will be available only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents. Persons distributing this announcement must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.

The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Stabilization/FCA

Forward-Looking Statements

Nothing in this announcement is, or should be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future. This announcement may include certain forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on various assumptions and expectations which may or may not prove to be correct. No representations or warranties are made by any person as to the accuracy of such statements.

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. registered place of business: P.O. Box 650, 1st Floor, Royal Chambers, St. Julian’s Avenue, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3JX

Contacts

MEDIA

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Abu Dhabi Traffic Department Intensifies the Field Awareness Campaigns near Roads and Shopping Centers

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Within the priority of making roads safer and more secure, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has intensified its field awareness campaign during the holy month of Ramadan on roads and near shopping centers in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region (Al Gharbia). The steps fall within the plan of the Directorate to reduce all causes of traffic accidents, to spread and preserve the traffic culture, and to increase compliance with the laws and regulations of traffic.

Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Directorate, noted that the Ramadan awareness campaigns on the roads aim to raise public awareness regarding the concept of traffic safety and their commitment to abide by the traffic laws and regulations. This is achieved through field interactions with motorists and spreading the law respect culture for the traffic laws in order to provide traffic safety. He pointed out that the outreach teams are roaming the roads of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region with the “Tathqeef” awareness patrols from the times of the Isha and Tarawih prayers until 1 am.

The program includes distributing awareness pamphlets and booklets to the motorists;  and urges them to fasten their seatbelts, avoid using mobile phones while driving, avoid running red lights, and to not obstruct traffic near shopping centers and places of worship.

Col. Al Ameri urged motorists to: adhere to the designated speed limits, to leave sufficient space between cars, pay attention while driving, give priority to pedestrians on crosswalks, fasten seatbelts, avoid using mobile phones while driving, and to drive carefully. He reiterated the importance of driving carefully around the time of Iftar in order to avoid accidents due to lack of focus, being stressed, or driving hastily  in order to arrive on time for Iftar.

He also advised drivers to pull over and park on the hard shoulder of the road if they feel exhausted or tired. This is especially necessary during the month of Ramadan and for those with high blood pressure or diabetes, where the attention levels of drivers tend to decrease due to the physical changes that occur in the body as a result of fasting. Col Al Ameri pointed out that driving during the holy month requires both focus and accuracy in performance. He advised motorists to get sufficient sleep during the night, as it is one of the essential elements needed in order to achieve a physical and psychological balance.

Col. Al Ameri stressed the importance of patience and self-restraint while driving, as some drivers engage in reckless driving while they fast due to the fatigue, drowsiness, and thirst. He advised them to be more cautious while driving.

He urged the pedestrians to adhere to crossing from the designated crosswalks, bridges or tunnels. He also stressed on the need to pay attention to pedestrians, as there is more foot traffic after Iftar. He said to give pedestrians priority at the designated crosswalks and to reduce speeds in residential areas and areas with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

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Contacts

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ADP Installs Defibrillators at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate and FNC

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Emergency and Public Safety Department at Abu Dhabi Police has installed two automatic defibrillators (for cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in the buildings of the Federal National Council (FNC) and the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols in Abu Dhabi. This step was taken as a response to the directions of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to install defibrillators in public places across the UAE.

A special team from the Emergency and Public Safety Department has taken the responsibility to train the staff members of the Federal National Council (FNC) and the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols on how to operate the device. The defibrillator is used when an individual shows symptoms of a heart attack or circulatory failure (ischemia). Symptoms include fainting, irregular breathing, weak or absent pulse, or absence of any signs of circulatory activity.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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Massey Ferguson Announces Winner in South Pole Expedition Competition

Scottish farming family wins on-line prize draw for a season’s use of an MF 5610 Antarctica2 Special Edition Tractor

DULUTH, Ga. - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), reports that Nancie Clanachan from Maryholm Farm near Dumfries, Scotland has clinched the prize in its Antarctica2 Expedition competition to win the use of an MF 5610 tractor for a season.

Attracting entries from 33 countries, the competition was run on the Antarctica2 Expedition web site which chronicled the thrilling adventure to drive an MF 5610 tractor to the South Pole and back in December 2014. In accomplishing the mission, the MF 5610 staked its place in history and became the first standard farm tractor equipped with tyres to reach the Geographic South Pole overland.

“It was an amazing feat for the Massey Ferguson tractor to get to the South Pole,” says Nancie Clanachan whose family operates a 340-acre beef and sheep enterprise. “We’re absolutely delighted to win the prize – it was a lovely surprise. My sons, who now run the farm, and my grandsons are all very excited about the arrival of the new tractor!”

The Clanachans will be receiving a season’s use of an MF 5610 Antarctica2 Special Edition tractor which Massey Ferguson has recently launched to celebrate the South Pole achievement. With the emphasis on high performance, comfort, safety and control, the Special Edition machine is equipped with a package of unique features and exclusive design attributes which reflect the many challenges of the 5000 km battle across the ice. The features package includes a superdeluxe air-suspended seat, mechanical cab suspension, six LED lights, 540/540E/1000 rpm PTO and Massey Ferguson’s high-spec off-road audio entertainment system.

The Antarctica2 expedition was a huge challenge of strength and endurance for man and machine, and captured the imagination of a worldwide audience. The 28-day trek across the ice with the Antarctica2 team spearheaded by Lead Driver, Manon Ossevoort, was followed on social media alone by more than 27 million people.

Campbell Scott, Massey Ferguson Director Marketing Services presented the Clanachan family with the keys to the prize MF 5610 at the Royal Highland Show on 19 June. “Congratulations to the Clanachans, we hope they enjoy using the MF 5610,” said Campbell Scott. “Even in the depths of a Scottish winter, we know that the tractor will rise to the challenges on their farm just as it did in the extreme and hostile conditions of the Antarctic.”

Download pictures from http://assets.agcocorp.com

Searchword: MF5610Prize-19062015

About AGCO

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA, USA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.

AGCO: 25 years of identity, centuries of history

Contacts

AGCO

Paul Lay, +44 (0)2476 851209

Manager, Public Relations & Communications

Paul.Lay@agcocorp.com









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GSMA Innovation City to Showcase the Connected Life at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015

Immersive Exhibits to Demonstrate the Impact of Mobile Technology from Partners Including Huawei, KT Corporation, Oral B, Peel, Pittasoft, Qualcomm Incorporated, Thinfilm and Visa

SHANGHAI. - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The GSMA today announced further details on the GSMA Innovation City, which is being held at Mobile World Congress Shanghai and builds on last year’s popular Connected City exhibit. The showcase, which is now in its third year, invites visitors to explore a real-life city environment packed with intelligent mobile-connected products and services that demonstrate how mobile technology is positively impacting the personal and professional lives of citizens from across the globe. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with leading mobile experts and try out real-world technologies from a number of diverse sectors including automotive and transport, retail and commerce, home, health, work, gaming and even robotics. The dynamic exhibition will also feature emerging devices as well as demonstrations of the future of mobile networks.

“Mobile connectivity is creating much richer, smarter products services and experiences, benefiting all of us. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, the number of interactions we have with mobile technology, from mobile payments to connected cars, is astonishing,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “The GSMA Innovation City demonstrates how mobile connectivity is driving significant and positive change for citizens, businesses and economies from around the world and we are excited to welcome guests to experience the current and future possibilities enabled by mobile.”

Showcasing New Connected Experiences

The GSMA Innovation City will include interactive demonstrations from partners including Huawei, KT Corporation, Peel, Pittasoft, Oral B, Qualcomm Incorporated, Thin Film Electronics ASA “Thinfilm” and Visa, as well as from the GSMA’s key industry programmes including Connected Living, Digital Commerce, Personal Data and Network 2020.

GSMA partner experiences on display in the Innovation City include:

HUAWEI

    Huawei endeavors to build a better connected world enhancing interconnectivity between people and people, people and things, and things and things, to spark infinite opportunities and potential for everyone everywhere in building a better connected world. At Innovation City, Huawei will showcase connected home, connected public, connected industry, and much more.

KT CORPORATION

    KT, a leading global communications company, will showcase its range of technologies that will help start-up companies in the 5G era.
    KT will present technologies that are fundamental to the Internet of Things such as modules, V-touch technology, LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System), an Iris recognition payment system, a voice transmitting system for noisy areas and much more.

ORAL-B

    For over 60 years, Oral-B has lead the innovation in oral care technology improving the oral health of consumers around the globe. At the GSMA Innovation City, Oral-B will showcase:
        The new Oral-B iBrush Oral-B SmartSeries Bluetooth Toothbrush that aims to establish a new standard for personal daily oral care by providing real-time feedback and brushing customization. iBrush is an example of Oral-B's mission for a more personalized experience. In the future, Oral-B will continue its innovation in oral care technology through various platforms, and deliver more intelligent and personalized oral care.

PEEL

    Peel turns smartphones into a universal remote control. At the GSMA Innovation City, Peel will demonstrate the Peel Smart Remote app and platform that aims to revolutionise the home entertainment and home control experience by integrating device control for live or streamed content discovery.

PITTASOFT

    At the GSMA Innovation City, Pittasoft will showcase its groundbreaking BlackVue dashboard camera technology. Visitors will experience:
        Connected car dashboard camera technology with Full HD 2-channel Wi-Fi-enabled cameras
        BlackVue Over the Cloud for instant access to playback, live view, two-way voice communication and publishing to video-sharing sites, as well as peace of mind with emergency alarm, GPS tracking and backup of important footage.

QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

    Qualcomm, now celebrating 30 years of invention and partnership, will be showcasing how it is building the connectivity fabric for the Internet of Everything, including smart city and automotive solutions, robotics, LTE Direct and LTE in unlicensed spectrum, as well as a number of its Chinese portfolio company partners.

THINFILM

    Thinfilm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of printed electronics and smart systems, and its mission is to help power the Internet of Things (IoT) by extending intelligence and communications to the consumables level. Visitors will experience how printed electronics can help make everyday items – such as drinks, shoes and apparel – “just smart enough” and create a truly connected world.

VISA, INC.

    Visa will demonstrate connected car commerce, a proof-of-concept online/mobile payment service designed for on-the-go consumers:
        The connected car will combine payment security, cellular and wireless technologies to test connected car consumer payment experiences.
        The demonstration features Visa Checkout, the online payment service integrated into the dash of a car that lets consumers easily order and pay for food from the car with just a few clicks. The demonstration of connected car commerce is a first of its kind in the industry. While the initial focus is on ordering food at a quick service restaurant, the technology can also be applied to other everyday consumer purchases such as gasoline, transit and parking and drive-through retail opportunities.

GSMA Programme Showcase

The GSMA Innovation City will give visitors the opportunity to listen to the stories of four ‘virtual’ connected citizens who will explain how mobile connectivity is having a positive and beneficial impact on their lives via a series of immersive videos. The digital stories demonstrate how the GSMA’s key programmes relate to exhibits in the city and will encourage guests to explore areas that are of interest to them. The GSMA and its partners will demonstrate solutions highlighting the impact of mobile technology through a number of engaging exhibits including:

    Virtual Reality @ Innovation City – Enter a unique virtual reality world. Oculus Rift headsets will allow visitors to enter the mobile network, viewing it from the inside, taking in the expanding world of connected devices and services.
    Connected Car – Experience the future of the connected car with Tesla.
    Connected Golf @ Innovation City – Test out your golf skills with connected golf products that provide detailed information on your technique and performance at the GSMA Innovation City’s golf course.
    Mobile Connect – Experience the GSMA’s Mobile Connect service powered by operators including China Unicom, Digi and Telefónica. See how you can use a mobile device to securely authenticate and connect to digital services without having to remember a username or password again.
    Connected Technology Showcase – Test and try a number of the latest innovative connected products such as wearables, fitness trackers, heart monitors, GPS tracking monitors for children and the elderly, a connected suitcase for real-time location tracking, connected tennis racquets, a cleaning robot, a connected vacuum cleaner and more.
    Mobile Wallet - Experience China Mobile ‘He Bao’ NFC, a mobile payment service based on the NFC-SWP standard, enabling users of the network’s phones to add their bankcard information to the app and make payment transactions simply by tapping their phone against a Quick Pass terminal.
    Mobile Couponing - Try out a mobile couponing and customer loyalty service using the new collaborative initiative between Italy’s four main operators, H3G, Telecom Italia, Vodafone and Wind, the service provider Konvergence, and two retailers, Bennet and PAM Panorama.
    Enriched Calling – The GSMA’s Network 2020 programme and partners including Comverse, D2, Huawei and Summit Tech will demonstrate how Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Rich Communications Services (RCS) can enrich calling services in the retail and automotive industries.

GSMA Innovation City Location

The GSMA Innovation City will be located in Hall 4 (West 4 B130 and E130) and will be open during Mobile World Congress Shanghai exhibition hours from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th July. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/innovation-city-experience-centre/.

Get Involved at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015

For more information on the 2015 Mobile World Congress Shanghai including how to exhibit or sponsor, visit www.mwcshanghai.com. Follow developments and updates on Mobile World Congress Shanghai through our social media channels – use #MWCS15 on Twitter and follow us at @GSMA, or get regular updates through our LinkedIn Showcase Page. In China, you can follow us on Sina Weibo http://weibo.com/mwcshanghai or on the GSMA account on WeChat.

-ENDS-

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.

Contacts

For the GSMA

Brenda Bu (Beijing)

+8610 8569 9928

bbu@webershandwick.com



Vivienne Wu (Beijing)

+8610 8569 2395

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+852 2533 9928

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GSMA Press Office

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ICE Clear Singapore Announces First Three Clearing Members

LONDON. - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, today announced that KGI Ong Capital Pte. Ltd., Phillip Futures Pte Ltd and UOB Bullion and Futures Limited (UOBBF) have been approved as the first three clearing members for ICE Clear Singapore. ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore have received all regulatory approvals from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

“We are honoured to be one of the first clearing members of ICE Clear Singapore. As we are witnessing a growing demand for ICE products from Asia, we are pleased to offer these products to our clients and we are committed to be part of this dynamic growth,” said Mr Ong Ka Thai, President & CEO of KGI Ong Capital.

"It is our great pleasure to be among the first brokers to obtain clearing membership of ICE Clear Singapore,” said Mr. Teyu Che Chern, CEO of Phillip Futures. “With PhillipCapital’s network offices located globally, we see good potential in our cooperation with ICE Clear Singapore to continuously provide our regional clients with suitable products for their trading needs.”

Mr Matthew Png, Managing Director and CEO, UOBBF, said that the clearing membership complements the Bank’s trading services and broking solutions. “Asian investors and corporates are seeking to diversify their investments through various futures and options instruments that are listed on ICE. As a Singapore-based broker, we are best placed to support our clients’ trading needs in the region by providing timely and reliable clearing services for ICE Clear Singapore products and transactions during regular business hours,” Mr Png said.

“We are pleased to welcome KGI Ong Capital, Phillip Futures and UOB Bullion and Futures as the first clearing members of ICE Clear Singapore,” said Lucas Schmeddes, President & COO, ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore. “We continue to see strong interest from market participants and we are working with them through the onboarding process. We will continue to update the market on our progress in regards to member and customer preparations and launch details.”

The establishment of ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore will support an expanded customer base and the further development of the derivatives markets in Asia with a local exchange and clearing presence. ICE has had a presence in Singapore since 2000 serving customers in the global energy markets. In recent years, Asia-based trading activity in our benchmark commodity and interest rate products has been rising as the region assumes a greater role in global derivatives markets.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) operates the leading network of regulated exchanges and clearing houses. ICE’s futures exchanges and clearing houses serve global commodity and financial markets, providing risk management and capital efficiency. The New York Stock Exchange is the world leader in capital raising and equities trading.

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located at www.intercontinentalexchange.com/terms-of-use

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - Statements in this press release regarding ICE's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in ICE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC on February 5, 2015.

SOURCE: Intercontinental Exchange

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Contacts

Intercontinental Exchange

Media Contact:

Claire Miller

+44 20 7065 7745

claire.miller@theice.com



Investor Contact:

Kelly Loeffler

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Morinaga Milk Industry: Probiotic Supplementation Causes Fat Loss in Overweight Adults

TOKYO - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), the second largest dairy product company in Japan, confirmed that its new probiotic ingredient, Bifidobacterium breve B-3, caused a significant reduction of body fat and modified metabolic function in adults with obese tendencies in a randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled trial.

For decades, obesity has been thought to be caused by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. However, recent evidence suggests that gut microbiota play a key role in regulating energy balance and fat storage. Accordingly, it has been suggested that manipulating the composition of the gut microbiome may be a novel approach to treating obesity and metabolic syndrome.

A previous study reported that administration of Morinaga’s probiotic strain B. breve B-3 to mice with diet-induced obesity reduced body weight gain and visceral fat deposits and improved serum levels of total cholesterol, glucose and insulin (Kondo et al., 2010).

With the collaboration of Dr. Taeko Shimoda, professor emeritus of Tokyo Healthcare University, the present study, published in the international, peer-reviewed Journal of Nutritional Science in May 2015, was conducted on 52 adults with moderately high body mass index (BMI:24-30 kg/m²), including diabetics.

Participants randomly received either B. breve B-3 or placebo by capsule for 12 weeks. At the end of the study, those taking B-3 experienced a significant decrease in body fat mass — both compared with baseline and with placebo.

“The decreased body fat mass was around 1 kg after 12 weeks, which is a very promising effect for probiotics,” stated Dr. Shimoda. “In addition, we also observed a possible improvement effect of liver function, indicated by a significant decrease of serum γ-GTP level.” Elevated levels of γ-glutamyltranspeptidase, widely used to evaluate the degree of liver injury, are correlated with higher risk of metabolic syndrome.

Characterized by elevated blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, dyslipidemia, and abdominal fat accumulation, metabolic syndrome currently affects 47 million Americans and raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.1

“We are excited that B. breve B-3 has demonstrated great potential in helping prevent metabolic syndrome, while at the same time improving liver function,” said Dr. Jin-zong Xiao, Department Manager of Morinaga’s Food Science & Technology Institute. “We plan to devote additional resources toward continued investigations into B. breve B-3 in order to further document the efficacy of this unique probiotic strain.”

Reference

J. Minami et al., “Oral administration of Bifidobacterium breve B-3 modifies metabolic functions in adults with obese tendencies in a randomized controlled trial”, Journal of Nutritional Science, vol.4, e17;1-7 (2015)

About Bifidobacterium breve B-3

Bifidobacterium breve B-3 is a room-temperature stable probiotic ingredient. This strain was originated from the intestines of newborn infants. It is capable of producing short-chain fatty acids, such as acetic acid and lactic acid, as well as other bioactive components, including conjugated linoleic acid and other fatty acid metabolites. In vitro research suggests it has the potential to improve intestinal barrier function, which could be the mechanism of action through which it exerts its anti-metabolic syndrome effect.

About Morinaga

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. is the second largest dairy product company in Japan, employing 3,078 people. Founded in 1917, Morinaga exhibit excellence in the field of technology and sell not only dairy products but also the beneficial functional ingredients isolated from milk components. Morinaga has researched and developed human origin probiotics; Bifidobacterium longum BB536 which is one of the most clinically supported probiotics in the world and Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, clinically supported strain especially for infants including low-birth-weight infants.

1 WebMD. What is metabolic syndrome? Dec. 21, 2013. http://www.webmd.com/heart/metabolic-syndrome/metabolic-syndrome-what-is-it

Contacts

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

Mai Nozawa, +81-3-3798-0152

International Department

m-nozawa@morinagamilk.co.jp

http://www.morinagamilk.co.jp/english/









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GSMA: New Research Reiterates That Development of Digital Societies Are Key to Overall Growth in Asia Pacific

GSMA, ITU, ICANN and ISOC Asia-Pacific Share Reports and Findings At Digital Societies Policy Forum in Bangkok

BANGKOK. - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- New research reports produced by the GSMA, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Society (iSOC) demonstrate that the development of digital societies have the potential to help solve key challenges faced by Asian countries. These challenges range from access to essential services and enhanced disaster management to improvement in service delivery and the efficient utilisation of limited resources.

The reports, developed independently by each organisation, share common conclusions and recommendations on the potential of digital and mobile technology to advance national economies and markets, as well as overcome challenges arising from rapid population growth and increasing rural-urban migration faced by Asian countries. These findings were shared at the ‘GSMA-ITU Digital Societies Policy Forum 2015,’ which took place today at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok.

"With the development of high-speed mobile broadband technologies and the increasing availability and affordability of smartphones, mobile technology is well-suited to deliver the required connectivity and content for a digital society," said Chris Zull, the GSMA’s Spectrum Director for Asia. "Today's wireless networks are able to cover a wide area with greater efficiency at lower costs than many other technologies, particularly in emerging countries with underdeveloped fixed network infrastructure and low levels of urbanisation."

Inter-organisation Cooperation and Collaboration

The ‘GSMA-ITU Digital Societies Policy Forum 2015’ is one of the first events jointly organised by the GSMA and ITU, and supported by ICANN and iSOC. It assembled over 100 policymakers, regulators, industry and other stakeholders from the ICT sector to discuss issues related to digital societies in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as examine the emerging national plans to build digital societies, framed around these new research reports and policies. The Forum also focused on the role of spectrum policy and licensing for mobile broadband, where experts from various countries shared their views on global trends in technologies and spectrum demands, as well as challenges and opportunities in pathways towards building digital societies throughout this diverse region.

The Digital Societies Policy Forum brings together key stakeholders, including governments and operators, to work on ensuring that technology and infrastructure, particularly mobile infrastructure, in a country meets the demands of a digital society. Achieving success requires access to adequate spectrum and tax regimes that incent investment, as well as the creation of awareness-building campaigns for digital services, which should be easy to use and accessible via multiple channels and languages. Six countries in the region – Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand – are participating in digital society initiatives, and Thailand is the first host of the Forum.

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Note to Editors:

To download the new GSMA report ‘Building Digital Societies in Asia’ please visit: https://gsmaintelligence.com/research/2015/06/building-digital-societies-in-asia/510/.

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.

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Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH Finally Awarded Contract for Renewal of Netherlands’ Nationwide TETRA Network C2000

THE HAGUE, Netherlands & BAD MUENDER, Germany - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On 17th of June 2015 representatives of the Ministry of Security and Justice and the CEO of Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH, Matthias Klausing, signed the first contract for the renewal of the C2000 TETRA nationwide network in the Netherlands.

C2000 is the communications system for all emergency services in the Netherlands and will be renewed in the coming years. As one of Europe’s first nationwide TETRA systems, the end-of-life had been reached for most of the current system’s hard- and software. The renewal consists of three parts: part 1 is the voice network between control rooms and emergency workers (T2000), part 2 is the paging network for the alarm system (P2000) and part 3 contains the radio control for the control room.

Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH was provisionally awarded on March 5th for part 1 of the C2000. Now with the signing of the contract, the provisional award has changed into a final award.

“We are more than happy that our hard and convincing work during the tender phase and providing the best offer led us to the award of the contract. We are looking forward to realize the project in trustful partnership with the Ministry of Security and Justice as well as with the winners of part 2 and part 3 of the tender,” said Matthias Klausing, CEO and President of Hytera Mobilfunk GmbH.

About Hytera Communications

Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. (SHE:002583) is a world leading solution provider of professional mobile radio communications. It offers complete and customized communication solutions to government, public security, utility, transportation, enterprise and businesses. Founded in 1993 in Shenzhen, China, Hytera is a key player in the PMR (Professional Mobile Radio) communication industry with a large customer base in more than 80 countries and regions across the world. For more information, please visit www.hytera.com.    

Contacts

Hytera Communications Co., Ltd.

Johnny Jian, +86-755-26972999

johnny.jian@hytera.com



Markus Oltmanns, +49-5042-998-232

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YuMe Launches Its Full-Stack Programmatic Video Marketplace

Combines YuMe’s Expertise in Reaching Multi-Screen Audiences and Proactive Brand Safety with Programmatic Efficiencies for Agencies, Brands and Publishers

CANNES, France - Friday, June 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- YuMe, Inc. (NYSE:YUME), the global audience technology company powered by data-driven insights and multi-platform expertise, announces the launch of its programmatic video marketplace for agencies, brand advertisers and publishers. The offering includes both demand and supply side platforms, powered by its data management platform. The new platforms leverage YuMe’s core strengths in audience insights, multi-screen reach and proactive brand safety in video advertising.

“Our full-stack programmatic platform offering will go beyond simply automating media transactions to provide truly multi-screen audiences and preemptive brand safety that’s largely lacking in today’s programmatic video landscape,” said Jayant Kadambi, Co-Founder and CEO of YuMe. “We believe this combination is unique in the market and favorably positions us to capture more TV ad dollars as they begin migrating to programmatic digital video.”

Clients who have benefitted from YuMe’s customer service, customization, and direct sales channel can now optimize YuMe’s suite of products to increase scale and multi-platform audience insights.

The YuMe programmatic video marketplace offering consists of two products:

    YuMe for Advertisers (YFA): YFA has been developed as a demand side platform (DSP) with advanced multi-screen audience reach capabilities and access to YuMe’s video advertising supply, as well as other major video marketplaces and supply side platforms (SSPs). YFA addresses marketers’ key concerns around viewability, traffic quality, and attention through the use of proactive brand safety technology. Furthermore, YFA allows advertisers to benefit from YuMe’s proprietary media offerings, including award-winning interactive ad units and audience targeting solutions such as YuMe Audience Segments and Household Targeting.
    YuMe for Publishers (YFP): The release marks the next-generation of YuMe’s publisher monetization platform. YFP is evolving into a real-time bidding (RTB) second-price auction marketplace with ad-serving, yield management, publisher analytics and supply side platform functionality.

The offering’s foundational component, YuMe’s Data Management Platform (YDMP), aggregates and analyzes YuMe’s SDK-driven, first-party data to power unique audience insights and segmentation. The multi-screen audience segments powered by YDMP enable YuMe’s agency, brand and publisher clients to utilize the benefits of first-party data in audience targeting that is uniquely offered by YuMe while enjoying the efficiencies of programmatic technologies. YDMP further utilizes first-party audience data and other third-party data sources as added features, to provide clients with greater flexibility around audience targeting capabilities.

“YuMe is in a perfect position to offer our proven technology that has successfully powered our advertiser and publisher solutions for a decade to a broader audience,” said Venkat Krishnan, SVP, Product at YuMe. “Our consistent focus, coupled with new technologies, enables us to connect consumers with brand advertisers with the right content at their most attentive state.”

eMarketer estimates that US programmatic digital video ad spending will reach $2.18 billion in 2015, accounting for 28% of total digital video ad spending. This trend is likely to continue: eMarketer expects US programmatic digital video ad spending to grow 76% in 2016 to $3.84 billion, or 40% of total digital video ad spending. [1]

Rich Routman, Global CRO of Perform Media, added that, “As a longtime partner of YuMe, we are pleased to see the company continue to innovate, and are certain their programmatic offering will continue to serve our strategy of automating certain portions of our sales process and understanding our audiences at a more granular level.”

Key Marketplace Benefits:

YuMe’s programmatic platforms will provide a series of marketplace advantages including:

    Innovation: By natively integrating YuMe’s audience insights, multi-screen reach and proactive brand safety features along with its award-winning interactive ad units, YuMe’s programmatic platforms stand apart from others in market.
    Comprehensive/Customizable: YuMe’s programmatic marketplace offering will deliver all key feature and capability needs such as private marketplace (PMP) and real-time bidding based buying and selling for advertisers and publishers.
    Enhanced Analytics: Advanced reporting and forecasting features are delivered within an intuitive and fresh user interface.
    Open: Integration with third-party vendors such as DMPs, traffic quality/brand safety vendors, DSPs and supply marketplaces will allow for maximum flexibility.

“YuMe’s newest set of programmatic video advertising tools holds tremendous potential for our business,” said Ryan Lash, Founder and CEO of ymarketing, the recently nominated Media Agency of the Year by thinkLA. “As we look to place high quality video advertising campaigns on behalf of our international brand clients, the challenges we face typically relate to scale and quality. With YuMe, we know we are achieving effective audience reach while keeping brands consistent and safe wherever ads are placed.”

[1] http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Programmatic-Video-Takes-Bite-of-Budgets/1012614

About YuMe

YuMe, Inc. (NYSE: YUME) is a leading provider of digital video brand advertising solutions. Its proprietary data science-driven technologies and large audience footprint drive inventory monetization and enable advertisers to reach targeted, brand receptive audiences across a wide range of Internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, YuMe’s technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s highly fragmented market. YuMe is headquartered in Redwood City, CA with European headquarters in London and 17 additional offices worldwide. For more information, visit YuMe.com/pr, follow @YuMeVideo, and like YuMe on Facebook.

Current YuMe logos can be found at www.yume.com/news/logos.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those in management quotations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue” and “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about our product offerings, strategic partnerships and the benefits derived therefrom, growth strategies; operating results; market trends; and quotations from management. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from future results that are expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include YuMe’s history of net losses and limited operating history, which make it difficult to evaluate prospects, YuMe’s fluctuating quarterly results of operations, and dependence on a limited number of customers in a highly competitive industry. These and other risk factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” in YuMe’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 that has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and in our future filings and reports with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to YuMe as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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Contacts

YuMe, Inc.

Media Contact:

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Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Pricing of $1 billion Senior Notes Offering

AMSTERDAM. - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) (“PSH”) announced today the pricing of $1 billion Senior Notes due 2022 at a coupon of 5.500% per annum (the “Notes”).

The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes are expected to be used to make investments or hold assets in accordance with PSH’s investment policy, including by way of rebalancing transactions with other funds managed by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., as well as to fund operating expenses.

Important Notice

This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and any other jurisdiction where to do so might constitute a violation or breach of any applicable law or regulation or to any national, resident or citizen thereof.

The Notes mentioned herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offering of the Notes in the United States.

PSH has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), and investors in the Notes mentioned herein will not be entitled to the benefits of the Investment Company Act.

PSH is a registered closed-ended investment scheme under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987, as amended and the Guernsey Registered Collective Investment Schemes Rules 2015, issued by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

In the United Kingdom, this announcement is being distributed to, and is directed at, only (a) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within the definition of “investment professionals” in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”); (b) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; or (c) persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in an investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or caused to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The Notes are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such Notes will be available only to or will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents. Persons distributing this announcement must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.

The distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

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Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. registered place of business: P.O. Box 650, 1st Floor, Royal Chambers, St. Julian’s Avenue, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3JX

Contacts

MEDIA

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ADP Community Police Launch Ramadan Activities Program

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Community Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police has launched the Ramadan Activities Program, which will be held over the course of two weeks at the Community Service Centers in Al Shamkha and Al Falah in Abu Dhabi.

Explaining the reasons behind the program, Colonel Mubarak Awadh Mubarak bin Muhairom Al Ameri, Director General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said: “The program aims to implement the directives of the police leadership by supporting and intensifying communication with the public. It invests in the holy month of Ramadan, using its values and sublime significance, to educate those living in residential areas on religious and social aspects. Organizing sports activities and competitions such as this enable the support system already in place for social cohesion and harmony between the police and the public.”

Colonel Al Ameri pointed out that during the holy month, the community service centers will host the guests of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; of whom are religious scholars who will provide lectures in coordination with the Social Relations and Guidance Section.

First Lieutenant Salem Omar Al Kathiri, in charge of the Community Service Centers in Al Shamkha and Al Falah, explained that the program includes the organization of the third Ramadan football tournament in residential neighborhoods. He pointed out that the goals of the program include filling the leisure times for children in the Al Shamkha and Al Falah neighborhoods in a bid raise their awareness of security, enhance communication with them, earn their trust, enhance religious faith, and instill a sense of belonging to the homeland.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Director General’s Ramadan Tournament Kicks off

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Director General’s Ramadan Tournament kicked off yesterday evening, Sunday. The tournament is organized by the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense for the fourth consecutive year, and includes competitions in football, volleyball, tug-of-war, and a civil defense officers’ challenge.

The tournament consists of 12 competitor teams in football – which will be held at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi; six volleyball teams; four teams in the tug-of-war; and 22 participants in the civil defense officers’ challenge (for the fastest civil defense team to put on the full firefighting gear). The participating teams and competitors come from various Civil Defense stations and from the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi.

The inauguration was attended by Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Abdullah Ahmed Al Ansari, Director General of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi, director generals; and a number of officers, non-commissioned officers and constables at the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense. 

Lt. Col. Al Ansari thanked the organizers of the tournament and wished for the success of the participants. He noted the important role the tournament plays in strengthening the bonds of cooperation, brotherhood, and love amongst the employees of the Civil Defense; as well as in creating an atmosphere of fair competition. He additionally praised the cooperation of the supporting institutions and companies and for their efforts in the success of the tournament.

The results of the four football matches in the tournament are as follows: Petroleum Institute team won against Capital Centers ‘A’ team 5-0; station Mussafah 33 tied with the Operations team 4-4; the Al Ain Department’s team beat the Western Region Department’s team 3-0; and the Emergency team won against the Baniyas Station team 13-0.

Competitions for the tug-of-war and the officers’ challenge for the fastest civil defense officers to put on the full firefighting gear will be held today at the Al Qubaisat Civil Defense Station. The tournament will resume next Sunday to determine the finalist teams. 

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The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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