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COLOMBES, France. - Wednesday, May 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions, today announced that it has acquired Xantium Integrated Solutions (Xantium).

Xantium is a renowned South African supplier of cards and personalization services to a wide variety of market segments including Banks, Retailers and Third party payment processors in South Africa and several African countries.

Through this acquisition, OT will grow its footprint in the promising Southern African market and strengthen its base in Johannesburg to address customers across the African continent.

Xantium brings to OT an experienced team which has excelled in providing high levels of service to its broad client base with a focus on quality, speed and flexibility. This has been supported by an innovative approach to card personalization with expertise developed in the fiel ... Read more »

EnvisionTEC to introduce the first industrial scale 3D printer for the production of woven fiber composite parts

DEARBORN, Mich. - Wednesday, May 18th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printing solutions, announced today the launch of the SLCOM™ 1 industrial composite 3D printer. EnvisionTEC, who has a history of driving innovation in 3D printing developed and commercialized the first DLP 3D printer to market in 2002. Following years of consistent innovation, EnvisionTEC has yet another first to market 3D printer in the SLCOM 1, employing a new patent pending process known as Selective Lamination Composite Object Manufacturing.

“We are proud to introduce the first disruptive industrial-scale, composites 3D printer. This represents a paradigm shift for manufacturing, especially where demanding mechanical and environmental properties can only be delivered from woven composites,&r ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Institute celebrated on Thursday the graduation of 29 officers from the different sections affiliated to the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police. The graduation was held at the Institute’s Headquarters in Al Ain after the completion of a four-week course about ‘The Fundamentals of Traffic and Patrols.’

Brigadier Khalifa Mohamed Al Khaiaili, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, indicated that the advanced training role carried out by the Traffic Institute is in response to the directives issued by the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ). “The training aims at increasing the efficiency and readiness of its officers, non-ranking officers and constables, to enable them to perform their tasks and duties in the best way possible. This training is provided continuously on a daily basis throughout their tenur ... Read more »

Scheduled to commence on the first day of Ramadan until the 20th

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Strategy and Performance Development at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Sports Activity Section, the National Teams and Competitions Branch, discussed the final preparations for the Ramadan Special Seven-a-side Football Tournament, as a part of the Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief Championship. The preparatory meeting was held at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi.

Mohammed Saeed Al Maqbali, Supervisor of the Tournaments and Competitions, explained that 19 departments affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), will take part in the Seven-a-side Football Tournament. The tournament will commence on the first day of Ramadan 2016, and will continue until the 20th.

Al Maqbali said that the participating teams will be divided into four groups. Group A includes teams represent ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Tuesday, May 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

    Olmutinib* (BI 1482694 / HM61713) is first TKI therapy approved in South Korea for patients with EGFR T790M mutation-positive lung cancer
    Boehringer Ingelheim continues to accelerate development of the compound to bring innovative treatments to patients around the world as quickly as possible

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olmutinib* (BI 1482694 / HM61713) has been approved in South Korea for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer, who had been previously treated with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The approval represents a first for regulatory authorities in South Korea and is a major breakthrough for patients. The compound will be distributed in South Korea by Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd under the name olmutinib.

This approval is based on the resu ... Read more »

GSMA Announces Additional Exhibitors, Sponsors, Partners and Programmes

BEIJING - Tuesday, May 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA announced confirmed keynote speakers for Mobile World Congress Shanghai, including CEOs and senior leaders from companies such as AT&T Mobility, Baidu, China Mobile, China Telecom, HTC, KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Oberthur Technologies, Telenor Pakistan and ZTE. The GSMA also announced additional exhibitors, sponsors, partners and programmes for the annual Shanghai event, which will take place 29 June – 1 July 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160516006743/en/

 “Anticipation is building around Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which is now just six weeks away,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “We have a fantast ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, met with a delegation from the National Archives (NA), affiliated with the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, in his office at the ministry’s headquarters. The delegation comprised Dr. Abdulla El Reyes, Director General of the National Archives, and Dr. Abdulaziz Nasser Al Raisi, Management Development Advisor.

During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the Ministry of Interior and the National Archives on archiving official papers and documents.

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far also reviewed the documentary book on the establishment, development and journey of the Ministry of Interior, which was prepared by the committee headed by Colonel Dr. Professor Abdullah Mahmoud, from the Police College.

The meeting was attended by Majo ... Read more »

TOKYO - Tuesday, May 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Tec Corporation (TOKYO:6588) will launch five new series of multi-function peripherals (MFP) consisting of 20 models*1 featuring a new platform design with the basic body colour changed from ivory to modern sophisticated black. At the beginning of summer 2016, Toshiba Tec is refreshing its MFP line-up with three colour MFP series, e-STUDIO2500AC, e-STUDIO5005AC, and e-STUDIO7506AC, and two monochrome MFP series, e-STUDIO5008A and e-STUDIO8508A.

Toshiba’s MFPs are integrating newly-engineered software and hardware advancements including an enhanced user interface, embedded application platform, advanced cloud and mobile printing capabilities, a new processor, and an outstanding Dual Scan Document Feeder (DSDF)*2 within a stylish, yet durable body.

The new series of Toshiba MFPs have been planned and developed with “Together Information” in mind – Toshiba Tec Printing ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

HE Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Police and General Security, and Chairman of the National Anti-Drugs Council, called upon caregivers to teach children to refuse anything offered to them by strangers. He also urged them to be role models for children, especially in their daily behaviors and actions, stressing the need for parents to know where their children go and to talk with them about the dangers of smoking and bad company.

His Excellency stressed the importance of spreading awareness among the youth to deter them from falling prey to drug use and abuse. He emphasized the instrumental role of the family in preventing drug addiction amongst the youth.

Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim called for adopting an approach based on knowledge, understanding and communication. This approach focuses on educating children at an early age to refuse any inappropriate beh ... Read more »