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BEIJING - Wednesday, May 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JAC showcased more than 40 major products at the Beijing Auto Show this year, focusing on the company’s achievements in producing quality commercial and passenger vehicles. The development of efficient new electric and diesel models was at the forefront of JAC’s display, delivering on the company’s mantra ‘Integrity, Quality, Technology and Life’.

The stylish and efficient iEV6S arrives

Having built up considerable experience in the research and development of new-energy cars over the last decade, JAC is well positioned to deliver the stylish and efficient iEV6S to the market. Powered by an advanced Samsung lithium-ion battery, the iEV6S has a range of up to 300km, while ensuring high-performance with its 85kW of power and 270Nm of torque.

JAC has developed a number of advanced techniques in order to maximize the range and power of the iEV6S, when compared ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The UAE Athletics Federation celebrated the great achievement attained by Rashed Butti Al Qubaisi, former runner in the UAE Athletics Team, and coach for the Abu Dhabi Police Team, who ranked first in the Spartan Race, which was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain earlier this month, representing the United Arab Emirates and the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

 Major Saad Awad Al Mehri, Secretary General of the UAE Athletics Federation, praised runner Rashed Butti Al Qubaisi’s achievement, which is testament to the UAE Nationals' capability to achieve innovation and excellence in Gulf and international arenas.

Runner Al Qubaisi received a shield and a certificate of appreciation from the Moroccan Olympic champion Said Aouita, Sports Advisor at the UAE Federation of Athletics, in the ceremony that was attended by a number of sports officials from the UAE and abroad.

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Held under the Slogan ‘We Care about Your Safety’

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates joins brotherly Arab nations in marking the Arab Traffic Week. The events will be held from May 4-10 under the slogan ‘We Care about Your Safety’.

Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General, Traffic Coordination General Directorate at the Ministry of Interior said: “Celebrating this year’s Arab Traffic Week under the slogan ‘We Care about Your Safety’ highlights the importance of traffic safety as a shared responsibility for all road users. This event embodies the sense of shared humanitarian and social responsibility towards traffic safety.”

The Arab Traffic Week is one of the most important events hosted by the traffic departments in Arab countries, and includes a myriad of programs and activities, with purposeful meetings, forums, lectures, fiel ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The pavilion of the Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Selection and Recruitment Department at the Fujairah Career Fair attracted a large turnout of UAE nationals of secondary and scientific certificates holders who are seeking employment opportunities.

Brigadier Obeid Salem Obeid Al Ketbi, Director General of Human Resources, stressed that the Abu Dhabi Police’s participation in the Fair contributes to enhancing the Emiratization plan, and creating new job opportunities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. “The Ministry of Interior dedicates a great deal of attention to attracting UAE nationals and provide career opportunities for citizens seeking jobs in the police institution”, he added.

Additionally, Brigadier Al Ketbi indicated that the Abu Dhabi Police’s pavilion received hundreds of employment applications throughout the days of the exhibition. “Job fairs help ... Read more »

HOUSTON. - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Erin Energy Corporation (“Erin Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:ERN) (JSE:K) announced today the Island Constructor light well intervention (LWI) vessel has successfully completed work on the Oyo-8 well and the Company has resumed production from the well.

Erin Energy will now begin a ramp up of production from the well over the next few days to pre-shut in levels of approximately 7,000 barrels of oil per day. The vessel performed LWI service on the Oyo-8 well, to open the sub-surface controlled sub-surface safety valve (SCSSV), which failed to re-open following a planned production curtailment in the Oyo field.

“We are pleased to have Oyo-8 back on production with the work completed on time and within budget,” said Segun Omidele, Chief Operating Officer. “I thank the team and our service partners for their quick and efficient work.”

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ATLANTA - Wednesday, May 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a move to delight the Indian expat community, YuppTV, the world’s largest Over-The-Top (OTT) provider for South Asian content, has announced the digital premiere of two super-hit movies, Oopiri and Thozha. The movies, which stars renowned actors such as Nagarjuna Akkineni, Karthi, Tamannah, Prakash Raj and Jayasudha, will be made available for YuppTV users across the world, except India.

The Indian Telugu-Tamil comedy-drama film adaptation of the French film The Intouchables, Oopiri (Telugu) and Thozha (Tamil) are directed by Vamsi Paidipally and chart the life of a paraplegic billionaire Vikram Aditya, played by Nagarjuna, and his topsy-turvy relationship with his caretaker Seenu, enacted by Karthi. The unique concept of the movies and the performances has been appreciated by both critics and the viewers, resulting in their superlative success.

Speaking on the announcement, Uday Reddy ... Read more »

Award given to less than 0.1 percent of all Boeing suppliers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CTS Engines, the global leader for mature engine maintenance services, announced today that it had been named the 2015 Boeing “Supplier of the Year” in the Support & Services category for its CF6 engine overhaul support of the U.S Air Force’s E-4B fleet.

“We are thrilled beyond words to receive this award on such a high profile contract customer,” said Brian Neff, CTS’s Chief Executive Officer. “All of us at CTS recognize the profound significance of this award from Boeing and the critical importance of the underlying mission of the customer. It is a great honor to receive this award, and a recognition of CTS’s outstanding value proposition in the mature engine market.”

CTS Engines was one of 12 companies to receive one of the annual awards. In 2015, Boeing ... Read more »

TOKYO - Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A study from Japan has shown for the first time that heat-treated lactobacillus, as found in House Wellness Foods Feed LP20®, is effective in supporting the immune system of the Whiteleg shrimp, reversing disease trends and increasing reproduction. The study, published in the International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2016, is welcome news for the East Asian fishing industry, which has been plagued by vibriosis, linked to the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and other bacteria found in salt water. Feed LP20® is proven safe, and represents groundbreaking evidence of the effectiveness of heat-treated lactobacillus, as measured in conjunction with this crucial species.

Feed LP20® was developed for livestock and fisheries as an alternative to antibiotic regimens, and as a functional product for improving immune function and productivity. It contains 2 ... Read more »