150 Students from Adventures Students Camp Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

150 students from the Adventures Students Camp ‘Aqdar’ National Service program visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The visit falls in line with the field visits program designed to acquaint students with the mosque, which constitutes a prestigious religious, cultural and touristic landmark in the UAE and the region.

The students visited the grave of His Highness, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, where they read Surat Al Fatiha and prayed Allah Almighty to bless his pure soul with His ample mercy and to rest him in eternal peace.

The students were given an overview of the Mosque’s grounds and facilities, its history, and the architectural features and craftsmanship that is evident used in the design and the construction. They were also acquainted with the different Islamic illustrations engraved on the mosque’s walls, and the historical architectural periods, which reflect the impressive cultural and intellectual diversity of the local community and highlight its ancient heritage.

Students expressed their happiness to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which represents one of the world’s most important cultural and religious destinations. They also expressed their admiration for the magnificent engineering design of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which reflects the aesthetic beauty of Islamic architecture in Abu Dhabi. In conclusion, students expressed their wishes to visit the Mosque another time, due to the spiritual, religious and moral values it instills in visitors.

For more information about:

The Ministry of Interior, please click HERE

Abu Dhabi Police, please click HERE

Follow us and check our Social Media feeds on: YouTube, Facebook, Google +, Instagram and Twitter

The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.



Contacts

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

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-666-4891

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17453/en

Winners of Security Zone Championship in the Western Region Announced

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, March 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The second phase of the Abu Dubai emirate’s Security Zone championships concluded today. The championships are organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of the Interior, in cooperation with the Police Sports Association. More than 1000 competitors took part in five tournaments, namely beach volleyball, tug of war, road race, race-walking and beach volleyball for the over 40-year old. It is worth mentioning that 36 competitors with special needs took part in the championships.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, stressed that the Security Zone Championships serve as an athletics meeting where competitive sporting events are held in a brotherly atmosphere of enthusiasm. “Such championships also contribute to deepen the ties of affection and friendship between competitors. They fall in line with the Ministry of Interior’s mission to ensure the permanent physical readiness and health of staff members, so as to empower them to perform their assigned duties and mission efficiently,” he noted.

The results of this second phase that took place in the Western Region were as follows: Al Ruwais Police Station affiliated to the Western Region Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ ranked first in the road race and the beach volleyball tournaments. Madinat Zayed Police Station at the Western Region Police Directorate won first place in the race-walking championship. The Planning and Studies Section ranked first in the tug of war championship.

Al Marfa’ Police Station at the Western Region Police Directorate secured first place in the beach volleyball for the over 40-year old tournament that was held within the second phase of the Abu Dubai emirate’s Security Zone championships in the Western Region. The competitions will end in Abu Dhabi at the end of March.

The Information Technology Department affiliated with the Directorate General of Central Operations and Liwa Police Station ranked second and third, respectively, in the road race tournament. The Special Tasks Department came in second place and the Shooting Department came in third place in race-walking. The Strategy Department came in second place in the beach volleyball, while Madinat Zayed Police Station came in third place. In the tug-of-war championship, Al Ruwais Police Station ranked second and the Al Marfa’ Police Station ranked third. The Madinat Zayed Police Station and Al Ruwais Police Station ranked second and third respectively in the beach volleyball for the over 40-year old tournament.

The honoring ceremony took place towards the conclusion of the Security Zone Championships in the Western Region and was attended by Captain Eid Al Shamesi, Director of the Office of the Western Region Police Directorate; Captain Saif Al Dhaheri, National Teams and Competitions Branch Manager; as well as a number of officers and a large public turnout.

For more information about:

The Ministry of Interior, please click HERE

Abu Dhabi Police, please click HERE

Follow us and check our Social Media feeds on: YouTube, Facebook, Google +, Instagram and Twitter

The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.

Contacts

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

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-666-4891

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17461/en

MoI: Keenness to Evaluate and resolve Complaints in order to provide the Best Services

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently honored coordinators and organizers of complaints from the different sectors of the Ministry of Interior and police general headquarters across the country. The ceremony, which was organized by the Complaints Department, was held in El Etihad Hall at the Ministry of Interior’s Headquarters.

Major General Dr. Nasser Salem Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed the police leadership’s commitment to provide high-quality services to community members, in order to protect the achievements made in terms of security and safety.

Major General Al Nuaimi also highlighted the MoI's efforts to improve customers’ satisfaction by promptly completing their transactions, as well as processing their proposals. He stressed the importance of following-up on and resolving complaints, finding the adequate solutions according to the standard response time rates, and enhancing the level of police work.

For his part, Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, noted that community members’ transactions and feedback regarding police performance are being processed by qualified staff, working in the fastest and most accurate way according to the system.

Colonel Al Dhaheri added that the efforts made by the Complaints Department and the people in charge of implementing the system at the ministry’s different organizational units are ongoing, with the aim of achieving the best results and resolving complaints within the specified time in order to improve police work  via the different communication channels.

In conclusion, Colonel Al Dhaheri distributed certificates to the honorees, which include officers, non-commissioned officers, constables and female staff members; in the presence of a number of officers from the Ministry of Interior.                                                                                

For more information about:

The Ministry of Interior, please click HERE

Abu Dhabi Police, please click HERE

Follow us and check our Social Media feeds on: YouTube, Facebook, Google +, Instagram and Twitter

The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.



Contacts

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

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-666-4891

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17454/en

Schlumberger Completes Merger with Cameron

HOUSTON - Saturday, April 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) announced today that it has closed its merger with Cameron International Corporation. As previously announced, each Cameron stockholder is entitled to receive 0.716 shares of Schlumberger common stock and $14.44 in cash, in exchange for each Cameron share. Schlumberger has issued approximately 138 million shares pursuant to the merger. As a result, former Cameron stockholders own approximately 10% of Schlumberger’s outstanding shares of common stock.

The transaction combines two complementary technology portfolios into a pore-to-pipeline products and services offering to the global oil and gas industry. The merger will create technology-driven growth by integrating Schlumberger reservoir and well technology with Cameron wellhead and surface equipment, flow control and processing technology. This will result in the industry’s first complete drilling and production systems, which are enabled by Schlumberger expertise in instrumentation, data processing, control software, and system integration.

Paal Kibsgaard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schlumberger, remarked, “I am very pleased to welcome Cameron employees, customers and shareholders to Schlumberger. As a combined company, we will drive total system performance through a much closer integration between the surface and subsurface components of both drilling and production systems. We are ready to begin the process of realizing the synergies made possible by this merger and our focus in the near term is on the execution of our integration plans, while continuing to deliver safety and quality in our field operations.”

Scott Rowe, former Chief Executive Officer of Cameron, who has assumed the role of Schlumberger Cameron Group President, commented, “This is an exciting time for all Cameron employees as we integrate our portfolio with Schlumberger technologies to deliver improved operational performance, higher levels of cost efficiency, and close commercial alignment through new risk-based business models, while continuing to focus on the needs of our customers.”

About Schlumberger

Schlumberger is the world's leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing approximately 95,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in approximately 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry's widest range of products and services from exploration through production.

Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston, London and The Hague, and reported revenues of $35.47 billion in 2015. For more information, visit www.slb.com.

About Cameron

Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil and gas industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The opinions, forecasts, projections, and other statements other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Schlumberger can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. These statements are subject to the ability to integrate the merged businesses and to realize expected synergies, as well as other risk factors that are discussed in Schlumberger’s and Cameron’s most recent 10-Ks as well as each company’s other filings with the SEC available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Actual results may differ materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any of them in light of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

Schlumberger Limited

Investors

Simon Farrant – Schlumberger Limited, Vice President of Investor Relations

Joy V. Domingo – Schlumberger Limited, Manager of Investor Relations

Office +1 (713) 375-3535

investor-relations@slb.com



Media

Joao Felix – Schlumberger Limited, Director of Corporate Communication

Office + 1 (713) 375-3494

communication@slb.com







Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17478/en

Samsung Bioepis' Flixabi® Infliximab Biosimilar Recommended for Approval in the European Union

INCHEON, Korea - Saturday, April 2nd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

    Samsung Bioepis’ Flixabi® receives positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, meets the European Medicines Agency’s requirements on the quality, efficacy and safety of biosimilars
    Flixabi® becomes the second anti-TNF-α biosimilar developed by Samsung Bioepis to receive a positive recommendation for approval in Europe.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion on Flixabi® – a biosimilar version of Remicade® (infliximab), also known as SB2 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis. Flixabi® is the second anti-TNF-α biosimilar developed by Samsung Bioepis to receive a positive recommendation for approval in Europe.

The CHMP’s positive opinion will now be referred to the European Commission (EC) which will review and decide on the grant of a marketing authorization for Flixabi®. If a marketing authorization is granted, Flixabi® will be commercialized in the European Union (EU) by Biogen.

“The CHMP's positive opinion on Flixabi brings us a step closer to broadening affordable, high-quality treatment options for autoimmune patients across Europe,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO of Samsung Bioepis. “We will continue to leverage our strengths in product development and quality assurance, so that we can increase patient access to a wider choice of life-enhancing medications.”

The positive CHMP opinion on Flixabi® was based on Phase 1 and Phase 3 clinical studies that tested the biosimilarity of Flixabi® to Remicade®. In a 54-week Phase 3 clinical study, Flixabi® showed comparable safety and equivalent efficacy to Remicade®, as evidenced in ACR20 response rate of 65.3% in the Flixabi® arm versus 69.2% in the Remicade® arm at Week 54, fully supporting the 30-week study results of 64.1% and 66.0%, respectively. The Flixabi® study randomized 584 patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis despite methotrexate therapy across 73 sites in 11 countries.

Samsung Bioepis Biosimilar Pipeline
Samsung Bioepis continues to advance a pipeline of 13 biosimilar candidates, which includes the following six “first wave” product candidates that cover the therapeutic areas of immunology, oncology and diabetes:

    SB4 biosimilar candidate referencing Enbrel® (etanercept)
    SB2 biosimilar candidate referencing Remicade® (infliximab)
    SB5 biosimilar candidate referencing Humira® (adalimumab)
    SB9 (MK-1293) biosimilar candidate referencing Lantus® (insulin glargine)
    SB3 biosimilar candidate referencing Herceptin® (trastuzumab)
    SB8 biosimilar candidate referencing Avastin® (bevacizumab)

Commercialization of Samsung Bioepis Biosimilars
Samsung Bioepis is solely responsible for the development and manufacture of all immunology and oncology biosimilar candidates in its pipeline, as well as global clinical trials and regulatory registration in all markets worldwide for these biosimilar candidates. Following approval, Samsung Bioepis biosimilar products are marketed and distributed by its commercialization partners, Merck and Biogen, with whom Samsung Bioepis has commercialization agreements that cover the six “first wave” biosimilar candidates.

About Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd.
Established in 2012, Samsung Bioepis is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing healthcare that is accessible to everyone. Through innovations in product development and a firm commitment to superior quality, Samsung Bioepis aims to become the world's leading biopharmaceutical company. Samsung Bioepis continues to advance a broad pipeline of 13 biosimilar candidates that include six “first wave” product candidates that cover the therapeutic areas of immunology, oncology and diabetes. Samsung Bioepis is a joint venture between Samsung BioLogics and Biogen. For more information, please visit: www.samsungbioepis.com.

Contacts

Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Mingi Hyun, +82-32-455-6128

mingi.hyun@samsung.com

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Kwang Ryu, +82-32-455-6149

kwang1.ryu@samsung.com









Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/17476/en

Panasonic Awarded a Gold Rating in EcoVadis Sustainability Survey

LONDON - Thursday, March 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation has been awarded a Gold Recognition Level in sustainability performance survey conducted by EcoVadis. This excellent result also places Panasonic among the top 5% performers in the survey.

EcoVadis is a collaborative platform enabling companies to monitor the sustainable performance of their suppliers. EcoVadis uses their unique CSR assessment system with a methodology covering 150 purchasing categories, 110 countries, and 21 CSR indicators. The system analyses and evaluates company performance over 4 major categories, i.e. Environment, Labour Practices & Human Rights, Fair Business Practices and Sustainable Procurement.

Ensuring sustainability in business is of growing interest in the current world. Business is expected to be sustainable and transparent in their performance both in their own organisation and global supply chains.

Since its founding in 1918, Panasonic has a strong mission to contribute to society through the products and services it provides. One of our core values is “We will devote ourselves to the progress and development of society and the well-being of people through our business activities, thereby enhancing the quality of life throughout the world”. While the company engages in business activities using the resources entrusted by society, it also develops along with society, and so the company’s activities must be transparent, fair and just.

Panasonic believes that the achievement of receiving EcoVadis Gold Rating proves our commitment and mission to contribute to society. We endeavour to continue improving our performance in sustainability in the future.

About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global.    

View this news release online at:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160331005426/en

Contacts

Media Contact

Panasonic Corporation

Global Communications Department

Media Promotion Office

+81-3-3574-5729

presscontact@ml.jp.panasonic.com









Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17464/en

Vedanta Resources plc: Close Period Buy-Back Programme

LONDON - Friday, April 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS (INCLUDING PUERTO RICO, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, WAKE ISLAND AND THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS), ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (THE "UNITED STATES") OR TO ANY U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (EACH A "U.S. PERSON")) OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY (SEE "DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS" BELOW).

Vedanta Resources plc (the "Company") announces that, prior to the commencement of its scheduled close period on 1 April 2016, it intends to enter into irrevocable arrangements with one or more third party brokers (the "Brokers") to commence a buy-back programme to repurchase, within certain pre-set parameters, on its behalf:

(a) up to US$148.6 million (i.e. up to 20 per cent) of the US$743 million outstanding principal amount of the 6.75% bonds due 2016 of Vedanta Resources plc (the "2016 Bonds"); and

(b) up to US$200 million of the US$582 million outstanding principal amount of the 5.50 per cent. Guaranteed Convertible Bonds due 2016 of Vedanta Resources Jersey Limited (the "Convertible Bonds" and, together with the 2016 Bonds, the "Bonds"),

during this close period. It is expected that the arrangements will take effect on 4 April 2016. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Bonds, the purchased 2016 Bonds may either be cancelled or held until their maturity date. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Convertible Bonds, the purchased Convertible Bonds may either be surrendered for cancellation or held until their maturity date.

Purchases of the Bonds will be financed by the Company from its currently available funds and from funds to be made available following part-repayment by Vedanta Limited of an intercompany loan between the Company and Vedanta Limited.

The Brokers will make trading decisions in relation to the purchase of the Bonds independently of, and uninfluenced by, each of the Company and Vedanta Resources Jersey Limited.

Ahead of the commencement of its close period, the Company also wishes to announce that its lending banks have consented to certain changes requested by the Company to its covenants under the terms of the relevant debt facilities effective from 31 March 2016 until the period ending 30 September 2018. This will ensure compliance by the Company with its covenants relating to all facilities for the testing period ending 31 March 2016.

This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.

31 March 2016

Enquires:

Vedanta Resources plc
6 St Andrew Street
London EC4A 3AE
United Kingdom

Tel: +353 1 945 1212

About Vedanta Resources

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

Disclaimer

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" - that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "should" or "will." Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and/or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

Distribution Restrictions

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DO SO.

United States

The buyback programme in respect of the Convertible Bonds (the "Buyback Programme") is not being made available and will not be made available, directly or indirectly, in or into, or by use of the mails of, or by any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce of, or of any facilities of a national securities exchange of, the United States or to, or for the account of benefit of, any U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (each a "U.S. Person")). This includes, but is not limited to, facsimile transmission, electronic mail, telex, telephone, the internet and other forms of electronic communication. Accordingly, copies of this announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Buyback Programme are not being, and must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or otherwise transmitted, distributed or forwarded (including, without limitation, by custodians, nominees or trustees) in or into the United States or to, or for the account of benefit of, a U.S. Person and the Convertible Bonds cannot be acquired in the Buyback Programme by any such use, means, instrumentality or facility or from or within or by persons located or resident in the United States or by any U.S. Person or any person acting for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person. Any purported acquisition of Convertible Bonds in the Buyback Programme resulting directly or indirectly from a violation of these restrictions will be invalid and any purported sale of Convertible Bonds made by a person located in the United States, a U.S. Person, by any person acting for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person, or by any agent, fiduciary or other intermediary acting on a non-discretionary basis for a principal giving instructions from within the United States will be invalid and will not be accepted.

Each holder of Convertible Bonds participating in the Buyback Programme will be deemed to represent that it is not a U.S. Person, is not located in the United States and is not participating in the Buyback Programme from the United States, or it is not located in the United States and it is acting on a non- discretionary basis for a principal located outside the United States that is not giving an order to participate in the Buyback Programme from the United States and who is not a U.S. Person.

General

Neither this announcement nor the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Bonds (and offers of Bonds for purchase pursuant to the Buyback Programme will not be accepted) in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.

View this news release online at:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160331006523/en   

Contacts

Vedanta Resources plc

Communications

Roma Balwani, +91 22 6646 1000

President - Group Communications, Sustainability and CSR

gc@vedanta.co.in



or

Investors

Ashwin Bajaj

Director - Investor Relations



or

Radhika Arora

Associate General Manager - Investor Relations



or

Ravindra Bhandari

Manager - Investor Relations

+44 (0)20 7659 4732

+91 22 6646 1531

ir@vedanta.co.in



Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/17472/en