Samsung Bioepis Becomes First to Obtain European Commission Approval for Second Anti-TNF-α Biosimilar with Flixabi®

INCHEON, Korea - Monday, May 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Samsung Bioepis solidifies industry leadership in biosimilars by becoming the first company to bring a second anti-TNF-α biosimilar to market
   
Flixabi® is Samsung Bioepis’ second anti-TNF-α biosimilar to receive European Commission approval, following Benepali®, the first-ever etanercept biosimilar in Europe

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced the European Commission’s (EC) approval of 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.

“With this approval, we are taking another important step in broadening affordable, high-quality biologic treatment options across Europe,” said Christopher Hansung Ko, President & CEO of Samsung Bioepis. “The focused dedication of everyone at Samsung Bioepis has now yielded in the European approval for another biosimilar referencing a most widely used biologic medicine. Our commitment to quality and speed has brought us this far in just over four years, and our relentless drive for healthcare innovation will continue as we further advance one of the industry's largest biosimilar pipelines."

The EC approval of Flixabi® applies to all 28 European Union (EU) member states as well as the European Economic Area (EEA) member states of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. In accordance with a commercialization agreement signed in 2013 between Samsung Bioepis and Biogen, Biogen will lead the commercialization and distribution of Flixabi® in the EU and EEA member states.

In a 54-week Phase III 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 broad 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 investigational biosimilar candidate referencing Enbrel® (etanercept)
    SB2 investigational biosimilar candidate referencing Remicade® (infliximab)
    SB5 investigational biosimilar candidate referencing Humira® (adalimumab)
    SB9 (MK-1293) investigational biosimilar candidate referencing Lantus® (insulin glargine)
    SB3 investigational biosimilar candidate referencing Herceptin® (trastuzumab)
    SB8 investigational 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.

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 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.

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MoI Council Discusses Social Support Center Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) Council, hosted by UAE national Saeed Mohammed Al Rumaithi at his residence in Al Ain, under the theme “Services Offered by the Social Support Center,” called for the promotion of societal culture via awareness messages disseminated across social networking sites. The participants stressed that these messages would help educate family members, in order to avoid family disputes and social problems.

The Council is one of the awareness gatherings organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, in cooperation with the Security Support Department of the Security Support General Directorate, at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior. The Council was moderated by media personality, Rashid Al Nuaimi, Head of the Al Khaleej Newspaper office in Al Ain.

Council participants examined the various stages of the Social Support Centers and emphasized that they endeavor to avoid problems by tackling them before they escalate. They also aim to maintain family stability as the basis of society. The centers provide citizens and residents with psychological and social support, as well as addressing social and family issues through early intervention. This approach seeks to resolve problems amicably before they intensify, by referring them to the competent authorities, according to the attendees. Moreover, they noted that these centers provide the necessary support and integrated care for victims of crime.

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Female Aeronautical Engineering Students Finish ‘Air Support’ Training

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Eight female students taking their Aeronautical Engineering Major at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Abu Dhabi Women’s College, finished their practical training at the Air Support Department of the General Directorate of Security Support at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (MoI). The training was conducted with the cooperation of the Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police General Directorate of Human Resources.

Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Director of the Air Support Department, explained that the female students were given theory training both in familiarizing themselves with the Department’s functions and the work of Air Support in organizing light air sports. The trainees were divided into two groups and a training plan was arranged to give them optimum benefits. The training included the methods of preparing written and technical reports. Additionally, the students visited the Air Wing Department and became familiar with the types of aircrafts and equipment, as well as getting acquainted with the operations room and control tower functions.

Lieutenant Mosaab Al Tunaiji, the Flight Operations Branch Manager at the Air Support Department, noted that the practical training included the students becoming familiar with the types of aircraft used, disassembly and reassembly of their parts, and how to power them. They were also trained with the aircraft simulator and participated in daily field tasks using wireless aircraft.

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TGM Consultants Expands its Caucasus Presence with New Leasing Appointment at Armenia’s Rossia Mall

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The owners of the recently launched Rossia Mall in Armenia have appointed TGM Consultants as Leasing Agents to support their retail leasing function. Located in the country’s capital of Yerevan, the first phase of the development was officially opened in the presence of Armenia’s President in March of 2016.

TGM Consultants enjoys a strong portfolio of contacts with brands in both the MENA & Caucasus regions as well as Europe and are now seeking to enhance Rossia Mall’s existing tenant base by bringing more internationally renowned brands and retailers to the development. With direct access to the metro, the Rossia Mall development is located in a prime city center position on Tigran Mets Avenue and is being extended further in order to accommodate international brands as well as a luxury hotel.

Speaking of TGM’s new engagement as leasing agents, Ms. Ruzanna Nahapetyan, General Manager of Rossia Mall said: “With the recent opening of this first phase of our city centre development, there are fantastic opportunities for brands wanting to enter the Armenian market, as well as expanded retail and shopping choices for consumers in both the capital and the wider locale. We are delighted to be working with TGM Consultants to introduce international retailers to this market.”

Philip Evans, Managing Partner for TGM expressed the company’s delight at being appointed to support the retail leasing aspect of the mall. He said: “Armenia enjoys a strategic position between Europe and Asia and is an exciting location for international brands. We are pleased to be working with Rossia Mall and looking forward to great success for the brands establishing a presence here in the Caucasus region.”

The company is lending its knowledge and expertise to support the owners of the Rossia Mall in delivering an attractive City Centre retail experience. It’s worth noting that TGM has now launched its latest operation in Armenia, adding to their existing expansion in Georgia, Egypt, Sub Saharan Africa, the GCC countries and Pakistan.

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About Rossia Mall - Armenia

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TGM Consultants was founded in 2013, originally as part of the TriGranit Corporation, one of the largest privately owned real estate development companies in Europe. It has the capability to provide a full suite of services as a ‘one stop shop’, including development and design consultancy, project management, asset management, leasing, marketing, commercialization, research and market intelligence.

TGM is currently active in the MENA and Caucasus regions, as well as sub-Saharan Africa.

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SES and Gilat to Launch Hybrid Broadband Solution in Asia

Using SES-9 capacity and Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c Libra terminal, SES Enterprise+ Hybrid Broadband will deliver internet connectivity cost-effectively

LUXEMBOURG & PETAH TIKVA - Monday, May 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services announced today that they are partnering to launch the SES Enterprise+ Hybrid Broadband in Asia powered by SkyEdge II-c Libra.

The hybrid broadband innovative solution comprising SES-9’s capacity and Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c Libra hybrid terminal will enable customers to deliver cost effective broadband internet connectivity to underserved areas and improve download speeds.

Customers will be able to integrate SES’s satellite network for download traffic with their existing terrestrial network for upload traffic. The service is provided through Gilat’s hybrid terminal which uses the existing network for the return channel and allows the download via SES’s satellite.

The solution will offer download speeds of up to 20 Mbps and is ideal for mobile network operators who want to offload their congested traffic networks and offer higher data rates, as well as for DTH providers who want to venture into the triple play of Internet, television and telephony.

“We believe the satellite-cellular-terrestrial hybrid approach represents a huge opportunity in Asia,” said Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial Officer at SES. “DTH providers will be able to use their existing satellite infrastructure and distribution channels to offer triple-play services to improve customer loyalty and reduce churn. In addition, MNOs can offer the hybrid broadband service leveraging their cellular networks and boost them with more capacity, thus significantly improving broadband penetration to underserved areas.”

“We are excited to be partnering with SES again on our novel satellite-cellular hybrid initiative,” added Ron Levin, Director of Strategic Accounts at Gilat. “The endorsement of one of the world’s largest satellite operators is testament to our innovative technology.”

Gilat and SES will be launching the hybrid initiative in Asia at CommunicAsia 2016, 31 May - 3 June 2016 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. See SES at #1R2-01, Hall C, Level 1 or Gilat at Hospitality Suite Heleconia 3510.

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SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the satellite industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.

SES holds a participation in O3b Networks, a next generation satellite network combining the reach of satellite with the speed of fibre.

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HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Honors MoI Employee for Rescuing Young Man from Drowning

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, May 24th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

At his office today (Tuesday), Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, awarded the Second Class Rescue Medal to First Warrant Officer Rashid Abdullah Mohammed Al Ra’aisi, from the Ajman Police General Headquarters. This accolade was in recognition of the First Warrant Officer’s courage and positive patriotism in rescuing a young man from drowning at Hamriya beach in Sharjah.

His Highness praised the bravery of the honoree, as well as his dedication and responsible conduct, which saw him rescue the young citizen, who almost drowned due to extreme fatigue.

His Highness stressed that this noble act of bravery reflects the nobility of the UAE people and their dedication to extending a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Furthermore, His Highness encouraged all sons and daughters of the UAE to continue this gracious and civilized spirit.

For his part, Al Ra’aisi expressed his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for this kind gesture and for awarding him the precious medal. However, Al Ra’aisi insisted that his actions are part of his humanitarian and national duty. He also vowed to exert further efforts to serve his homeland in the name of the Ministry of Interior, whose primary aim is to maintain the security and safety of the country and its residents.

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MoI Council Discusses the Image of the Country Abroad

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 25th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) Council discussed the image of the country abroad and recommended following the steps of the Founding Fathers and maintaining the civilized image of the State, including its position among world nations as a successful example of development, coexistence, security and stability. The MoI Council was hosted by Mohammed Abdullah Bal'ajer Al Rumaithi, at his residence in the Al Samha area of Abu Dhabi.

The Council is one of the gatherings organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, in cooperation with the Security Media Department in the General Directorate of Security Support, at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Interior. The Council was moderated by media personality Abdul Rahman Al Shamiri, Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Al Watan Newspaper.

The Council discussed the bad behaviors of a handful of youngsters when they travel abroad to vacation in Europe or elsewhere in the world. It also addressed their lack of respect for the local culture, customs, traditions and laws of these countries.

The Council stressed that UAE citizens should conduct themselves as ambassadors to their homeland and paint a positive and favorable picture, in recognition of the State’s efforts to strengthen its ties with other nations. It also emphasized that the civilized image of the UAE abroad did not come from nowhere, but rather was the result of various factors and efforts over a period of many years. These were initially started by our grandparents and parents, who worked hard to spread the values of love, tolerance and coexistence, as well as the State’s policies and position on promoting peace, development and stability, both in the region and worldwide.

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