ADP and Abu Dhabi University Discuss Ways to Streamline Trainees’ Procedures

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

The Specialized Qualification Department at the Directorate General of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Police discussed ways to streamline police trainees’ procedures with Abu Dhabi University. During the meeting, both parties also discussed plans to introduce new disciplines and development programs that cater to the changing needs of police departments and improve the efficiency and educational attainment of police staff members.

The Specialized Qualification Department’s delegation, which was headed by Lt. Ahmed Al Amiri, Trainees Follow-up Branch Manager, discussed mutual cooperation and the academic status of trainees studying at the University. Moreover, both parties discussed aspects of cooperation designed to streamline trainees’ financial procedures and admissions. The delegation invited the Dean of the University to visit the Specialized Qualification Department, in order to brief staff members about the university's new programs that serve police departments’ personnel.

Then, a get-together was held on the sidelines of the meeting with the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s trainees at the University, to identify their academic conditions, needs and requirements.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Nabil Ibrahim, Director of Abu Dhabi University, along with a number of employees from the university and officers from the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ.

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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

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TSYS Completes Acquisition of TransFirst

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Sunday, April 3rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TSYS (NYSE: TSS) today announced it has completed its acquisition of TransFirst, a leading U.S. merchant solutions provider. TransFirst and TSYS’ existing merchant businesses will be combined under the TSYS brand to create the 6th largest merchant acquirer in the U.S. based on revenue and the 3rd largest integrated payments provider in the U.S. TransFirst’s president and chief executive officer, John Shlonsky, has been elected as Senior Executive Vice President of TSYS, and will lead the combined businesses reporting to Pam Joseph, president and chief operating officer-elect of TSYS.

TransFirst is a market leader with its partner-centric distribution model supporting more than 1,300 integrated technology and referral partners in strategically attractive areas that include integrated software vendors (ISVs), healthcare, not-for-profit, referral banks, associations and e-commerce.

The combined businesses serve some 645,000 merchant outlets in the U.S. with approximately $117 billion in transaction volume. The business will continue its focus on the large and growing small and medium size business (SMB) market, enhancing TSYS’ offering and position in the high-growth areas of integrated payments, e-commerce and omni-channel services.

“The acquisition of TransFirst, gives us the technology, scale, and distribution capabilities that propel us to a leadership position within merchant acquiring similar to the scale and strength we have in issuer processing and prepaid program management. Our position and strength in these three key areas of payments further diversifies our business and makes TSYS unique among its peers,” said M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and chief executive officer, TSYS. “We are excited to have John and his team on board, and believe the growth and expansion of services to the business community will drive long-term shareholder value.”

“Moving forward from the excitement of this day, and becoming a part of TSYS, our mission is to leverage our joint capabilities and products seamlessly, so our customers are able to rely on just one provider for their processing services,” said John Shlonsky, president and chief executive officer, TransFirst. “We will combine automation and technology to support an integrated platform to deliver relevant products and solutions to our partners and merchants — not just process transactions.”

TransFirst previously operated as a privately held company, under the ownership of Vista Equity Partners.

"We are delighted that with John's continued leadership, the technology, scalability and talent that TransFirst is bringing to TSYS will be integrated to drive further innovation and leadership in the industry," said Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Vista Equity Partners.

Additional details about the acquisition, as well as revised 2016 guidance for TSYS, will be discussed on the company’s first-quarter analyst call on April 26, 2016.

About TSYS

TSYS® (NYSE: TSS) unlocks opportunities in payments for payment providers, businesses and consumers. Our headquarters are in Columbus, Georgia, USA, and we operate in more than 80 countries with local offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

We provide seamless, secure and innovative solutions across the payments spectrum — from issuer processing and merchant acquiring to prepaid program management — delivered through partnership and expertise. We succeed because we put people, and their needs, at the heart of every decision. It’s an approach we call ‘People-Centered Payments®’.

Our industry is changing every day — and we’re leading the way towards the payments of tomorrow. We routinely post all important information on our website. For more, visit us at tsys.com.

About Vista Equity Partners

Vista Equity Partners is a U.S.-based investment firm with offices in Austin, Chicago and San Francisco, with more than $20 billion in cumulative capital commitments. It currently invests in software, data and technology-based organizations led by world-class management teams with long-term perspective. Vista is a value-added investor, contributing professional expertise and multi-level support that enables companies to realize their full potential. Vista’s investment approach is anchored by a sizable long-term capital base, experience in structuring technology-oriented transactions and proven management techniques that yield flexibility and opportunity in private equity investing. For more information, please visit www.vistaequitypartners.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “should,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “could,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about TSYS’ belief that the acquisition of TransFirst will drive long-term shareholder value. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of TSYS’ management and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including our ability to achieve expected synergies and successfully complete the integration of TransFirst, and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in TSYS’ filings with the SEC, including its 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Contacts

TSYS

Media Relations

Cyle Mims, +1-706-644-3110

cylemims@tsys.com



or

TSYS

Investor Relations

Shawn Roberts, +1-706-644-6081

shawnroberts@tsys.com







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Training Investment Program for Inmates at the Punitive and Correctional Institutions

Aims to Provide Emirati Inmates with the Opportunity to Join Business Sector following their release

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

The Ministry of Interior announced that the Al Radda Program helps to give former inmates a chance at leading a normal life, to invest their potentials to achieve social good, and grant them a decent life after serving their sentences.

The Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department at Abu Dhabi Police had launched the Al Radda Program in 2012, in cooperation with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. This entrepreneurship development and funding program aims at granting Emirati inmates the opportunity to enter the business sector and reintegrate in community after serving their sentences, and to make good use of the investment expertise they acquired by managing their businesses  while incarcerated.

Brigadier Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Head of the Correctional and Punitive Establishments Department, said: “The Al Radda Program reflects the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to ensure a prosperous future for inmates of correctional facilities. It aims to give inmates a chance at returning to normal life, to provide them with the means to living a decent life, to invest their potentials to achieve social good  and lead a decent life after serving their prison term.

Brigadier Al Zaabi explained that the program provides a number of services that include specialized training courses that focus on entrepreneurship, consultancy, feasibility studies’ training, and financial support for distinctive and viable projects. It also contributes to provide inmates with a source of income after having served their sentences.

Adding further, Brigadier Al Zaabi said: “Al Radda is a training program designed to provide inmates with the necessary training, professional qualifications and advice, and financing to launch and pursue new investment projects. This would help reintegrate inmates into society after having served their sentences. The program was launched in 2012 at Al Wathba and Al Ain sections, and provides participating inmates with two annual business and management courses.” Brigadier Al Zaabi also noted that upon completion of the courses, trainees receive a graduation certificate, as well as funding if the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development approves the feasibility study following the inmate’s release,

Inmates wishing to enroll in the courses can benefit from the program if they satisfy a number of prerequisites, such as: Being an Emirati citizen, being a convict where the remaining period of imprisonment does not exceed one year, and having a good conduct at the establishment, in addition to business management skills.

In conclusion, Brigadier Al Zaabi noted that the Khalifa Fund has held eight (8) training courses, which saw the participation of 116 inmates, adding that a number of  inmates have benefitted from  financing and support following their release. He also indicated that mutual cooperation with the Khalifa Fund has provided new prospects for cooperation with development institutions and social associations, and enhanced efficient communication with different parties for the benefit of rehabilitation activity.

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Allianz Worldwide Care is first-to-market with comprehensive health insurance plans for Equatorial Guinea

PARIS - Monday, April 4th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allianz Worldwide Care has partnered with Equatorial Guinea Insurance Company (EGICO) to create the most comprehensive group health insurance plans to date for companies employing both domestic and international workers in the country.

The plans offer the first health insurance solution for employers who require dedicated plans for their Equatorial Guinean workers and their international staff. The local plan, Salud GE, offers full domestic coverage within Equatorial Guinea. The international plan, Salud Global GE, offers coverage worldwide, outside of the United States, and is aimed at both Equatorial Guinean employees who may work abroad and expatriate staff living in Equatorial Guinea.

Susan Landers, Head of Market Management at Allianz Worldwide Care said, “Demand for comprehensive health insurance is growing rapidly in Equatorial Guinea and there was a real gap for corporate clients looking to provide their workforce with this benefit. Health insurance is a key factor in an employee benefit package. The comprehensive nature of these new plans, combined with our strong support services, will assist organisations in Equatorial Guinea in attracting and retaining highly-skilled employees.”

The partnership brings together the global reach and expertise of Allianz Worldwide Care and the on-the ground insight and knowledge of EGICO, a respected local provider. Both local employees and expatriates will benefit from a wide range of in-patient and day-care treatments together with in-patient direct settlement, while expatriates will also benefit from access to Allianz Worldwide Care’s extensive global medical network.

Michel Djimadou, CEO of EGICO said, “We’re delighted to have partnered with Allianz Worldwide Care to launch these plans, which were conceived and developed specifically for companies in Equatorial Guinea. When it comes to international health insurance, the options here were extremely limited until now. Currently, there is nothing available in Equatorial Guinea that is comparable to our partnership with Allianz Worldwide Care for local employees or expatriates.”

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About Allianz Worldwide Care

Allianz Worldwide Care is the international health and life insurance division of Allianz Worldwide Partners which serves more than 250 million beneficiaries in 34 countries and is part of the Allianz Group. Allianz Worldwide Care provides insurance solutions for health, life and disability to clients and insurance partners on a global scale. Our focus is on earning and maintaining client loyalty by providing a market leading product range, level of service and support. With a client base that includes many of the Fortune Global 500 companies, Allianz Worldwide Care continues to build a reputation for service excellence in international healthcare. www.allianzworldwidecare.com

About EGICO

Equatorial Guinea Insurance Company is a leading insurance provider in Equatorial Guinea. The company aims to provide comprehensive insurance solutions to the country’s domestic market. EGICO boasts a strong reputation in the Equatorial Guinean market, and constantly strives to improve its customer service.    

Contacts

Yvonne Maher (Grayling on behalf of Allianz Worldwide Care)

T +44 (0) 207 932 1851

yvonne.maher@grayling.com



George Eddy (Grayling on behalf of Allianz Worldwide Care)

T +44 (0) 207 932 1885

george.eddy@grayling.com







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New Luxury Brand Tallix Launches Fashion-Forward Face Masks to Protect Against Air Pollution

LOS ANGELES-Tuesday, February 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tallix, a luxury accessories brand, today proudly announces the launch of its first product line, fashionable filtration masks that can protect the wearer from air pollution, flus and airborne diseases. Experienced entrepreneur Giancarlo Tallarico, the son of a Rodeo Drive luxury jewelry family, serves as the founder and CEO of Tallix.

 “On Rodeo Drive, I have seen immaculately dressed couples decked out in the finest brands while wearing unattractive disposable face masks,” says Tallarico. “When a dear Japanese-American friend of mine returned home from Japan with the flu because she felt silly wearing a face mask as an American, I knew I was onto something. I set out to create a face mask that would be enjoyable and elegant to wear.”

With 20 designs for women and 13 designs for men, the Tallix face masks feature the finest fabrics sourced from Paris. The same luxurious silks, twills, satin, lace and trims used by the world’s leading fashion brands are now available in medical-grade masks that filter against PM2.5 and other harmful particulates.

“The health benefits of Tallix masks are three-fold,” says Tallarico. “Our masks block incoming pollutants and particulates, block your outgoing cough and flu symptoms from those around you, and lastly block you from touching your own nose and mouth when you are out in public places during flu season.”

The Tallix brand has selected the finest, breathable fabrics to not only provide unrivaled style in their face masks, but to also increase comfort for the wearer. Additionally, disposable filtration liners constructed out of meltblown fabric can be purchased from the company’s website and replaced as needed.

Initially, the masks and filtration liners are only available on Tallix’s ecommerce site, with plans for distribution in major metropolitan cities in the coming year. The brand plans to release further styles in the spring and fall seasons to continually innovate using on-trend colors and fabrics.

About Tallix

Tallix is a luxury accessories brand that seamlessly blends health, functionality and fashion. Tallix brand face masks are inspired by global design trends and provide medical-grade protection against pollution and flu germs. Lean more at Tallix.com.

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Contacts
Tallix
Giancarlo Tallarico
atyourservice@tallix.com

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The Nippon Foundation: Project to Map Ocean Floor by 2030 Now Operational

TOKYO-Thursday, February 22nd 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa announced at a press conference today that The Nippon Foundation – GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project is now operational. The Project will realize Mr. Sasakawa’s vision of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030. The Nippon Foundation has pledged US$2 million annually, and is calling for additional support from the global ocean community.

Mr. Sasakawa noted, “The Nippon Foundation alone cannot achieve the objectives of this ambitious project. We will need the support of diverse stakeholders, including maritime corporations and technical experts. It is crucial that the ocean community comes together to achieve this goal”.

He was joined by leading ocean-mapping experts, who emphasized that understanding the bathymetry of the global ocean is imperative for improving maritime navigation, and also for enhancing our ability to predict climate change and monitor marine biodiversity and resources. A comprehensive map of the seafloor will assist global efforts to combat pollution, aid marine conservation, forecast tsunami, and better understand tides, wave action, and sediment transport.

Satinder Bindra, the project’s recently appointed director, brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked for major international institutions involved in environmental initiatives and sustainable development. The project draws on the experience of a growing network of more than 28 institutions and organizations around the world. The project will operate in four Regional Centers, each with responsibility for a region of the world’s ocean, with a Global Center based at the UK National Oceanography Center.

Notes to Editors

The Nippon Foundation is a private, non-profit, philanthropic foundation established in 1962. Using revenue from motorboat racing, the Foundation pursues social innovation, assistance for humanitarian activities, and global ocean management, incorporating the ideals of social development and self-sufficiency as it works to improve public health and education, alleviate poverty, eliminate hunger, and support persons with disabilities.

The General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) is a joint project of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). Originating from the GEBCO chart series initiated in 1903 by Prince Albert I of Monaco, GEBCO is the only organization with a mandate to map the entire ocean floor, and aims to provide the most authoritative, publicly-available bathymetric datasets for the world’s oceans.

Contacts
The Nippon Foundation
Takashi Arikawa, +81-3-6229-5271
Ocean Department
pr@ps.nippon-foundation.or.jp

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UAE and Belgium Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation in the field of Naturalization and Residency

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

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs met in his office with H.E. Ambassador Dominique Mineur; Ambassador of Belgium to the UAE.

During the meeting, both parties discussed a number of topics of mutual concern alongside ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and coordination, especially related to the visa waiver agreement signed between the EU and the UAE.

The meeting was attended by Colonel Ahmed Sultan Al Khider Al Zaabi, Director General of Resources and Support Services; Lt. Colonel Khamis Al Ka’bi, Legal Adviser to the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector at the Ministry of Interior; and Lt. Colonel Bader Al Mana’i, Director of the Office of the Assistant Undersecretary of Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs.

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