Business and Innovation at the Heart of the Trade Show CARTES & IDentification 2011

PARIS - Tuesday, November 29th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

CARTES & IDentification 2011

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CARTES & IDentification was in fine form, positioning itself more than ever as the sector's key global event. From the Conference to the SESAMES Awards and the high numbers at the stands, the event combined innovations and dynamism. With a rising number of visitors (19,513 visitors in total against 18,768 visitors in 2010), this edition has once again been able to meet the high expectations of the profession. Building on this success the CARTES team already has already announced the dates of the next edition: 6 to 8 November 2012 in Paris Nord Villepinte.

CARTES & IDentification, reflection of a dynamic market

The trade show confirms its international status with 430 exhibitors from 45 countries, and 19,513 visitors, with 69% visitors from outside France, representing 143 countries.

The 21 conferences tracks during the three days welcomed 1,225 participants, including 87%professionals from outside France.

Key industry issues were discussed at length, in particular during the conferences dedicated to mobile payment and financial services (NFC and contactless), the future of payments, security in a “cloud” ecosystem, multi-application, point of sales / point of interaction and e-government, which were a great success.

As every year, the high point of the Congress was the inaugural conference of the "World Card Summit", during which key leaders from the industry analysed major market trends and presented their strategic visions in front of a full house of 500 people. For the first time in Europe, Scott Mulloy the CTO of ISIS (joint-venture with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless) presented their mobile payment vision during a keynote. Eurosmart also presented a preview of the 2011 figures and forecasts of the global market, announcing an expected 13% growth in 2012 and 7 billion units for secure smart devices.

Mobile payment and NFC applications: key themes for this year

Visitors are aware of the deployment of contactless technology and the arrival of NFC terminals for mobile payment, with many demonstrations on the stands such as the NFC car by Oberthur or the e-bike by NXP. The pavilion dedicated to mobile payment companies hosted 12 solutions providers for mobile payment, transactions management, Trusted Service Management, smartphones, tablets and other smarts mobiles objects.

Many projects in Government Security and in E-health

The identity protection sector is booming and the technologies of identification and authentication presented by the exhibitors have been applied to many documents (biometrics passports, electronic ID, electronic driver’s license, health cards...). E-health has been in the spotlight this year with the Smart Health exhibition which presented innovations for electronic health record, health cards, or even applications for telemedicine that improve the quality of care services and patients comfort, but it also fights against fraud and inflation in health costs.

The SESAMES Awards: the excellence of the technology rewarded

The winners of the 2011 SESAMES awards were revealed in front of a privileged audience of 300 guests during a superb ceremony organised at the Automobile Club de France.

Here once again is the list of this year winners, which was particularly full of innovations:

BEST HARDWARE: DYNAMICSwith Chips & Choice
BEST SOFTWARE:NXP SEMICONDUCTORSwith Open source NFC Host Software stack for Android
BEST IT SECURITY APPLICATION:GEMALTO with Just4YourEyes
BESTTRANSPORTATIONAPPLICATION:INSIDE SECUREwith VHBR
BESTBANKING/RETAIL/LOYALTY APPLICATION:SIMARTIS TELECOMwith Bubble
BESTSECURE INTERNET/AUTHENTICATIONAPPLICATION:HID GLOBAL with Next Generation Secure Identity Ecosystem
BESTMOBILITY APPLICATION:NXP SEMICONDUCTORSwith PN65 Secure NFC module
BESTeTRANSACTIONSAPPLICATION:VERIFONEwith PAYware Mobile Enterprise
BESTMANUFACTURING& TESTSAPPLICATION:OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES with ID One Digital watermark

See you at the 27th CARTES Exhibition & Conference which will be held from 6 to 8 November 2012 at Paris Nord Villepinte.

Country Guest of honour: India

To access the latest news on CARTES & IDentification The website: www.cartes.comor the blog: www.blogcartes.com

Photos of the 2011 show can be obtained on request from LEWIS PR

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Contacts

LEWIS PR

Lucie Robet – Karine Monsallier – Bérengère Deleage

cartes@lewispr.com

Tel : 01 55 31 98 01

Jafza inaugurates special photo exhibition to mark UAE’s 40th National Day at the free zone

Region’s premiere free zone hosts other cultural and traditional activities engaging its 6,600-strong business community




Dubai United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, November 29th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

To celebrate the UAE’s 40 years of union, its success, growth and prosperity, Jafza inaugurated a special photo exhibition and competition themed ‘Al Etihad Panorama’ at the free zone today.

40 photographs that capture the passion and the energy of the nation are displayed in the lobby of Jafza 15.The Arab Union of Photographers will select the top three entrees for award.

Jafza has organised a series of cultural and traditional activities, aimed at engaging its 6,600-strong business community in the spirit of the unity that mark the National Day celebrations, this year.

A special ‘Heritage Village’ has been set up for the occasion in the free zone which will feature an assortment of activities including kiosks selling items made by Emirati families under the Forsati programme and people with special needs. Also, traditional UAE arts & crafts demonstrations will be done on the premises alongside local women cooking ethnic Emirati food like Leqemat, Reqaq and Khemeer.

Moreover, members of the Jafza community including employees, customers and partners will be able to enjoy henna painting, falcon display, camel riding and the traditional yola dance at the HeritageVillage. To add to the festivities, main Jafza Buildings – 14, 15, 16 and 17 will be adorned with festive lighting and draped with UAE national flags. Jafza is also organizing several competitions with special prizes awarded to ‘Best decorated free zone company’, ‘Best dressed male and female’, and ‘Best decorated car’

Mrs. Salma Hareb, CEO, Economic Zones World, parent company of Jafza, officially inaugurating the exhibition said: “Jafza’s National Day activities are a modest tribute and celebration of the achievements of this great nation and the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the two visionary Founding Fathers of the Nation. The National Day provides Jafza and its community an excellent opportunity to band together and promote the spirit of social solidarity that this occasion stands for. Our employees, customers and partners are important to us and we are happy to celebrate this joyous milestone with them.”

“Since the free zone was first set up 26 years ago, we have always actively contributed to the development of Dubai and the UAE. We are proud of the accomplishments and successes of this great nation, thanks to its strong visionary leaders and their relentless efforts to bring about the advancement of the country and its people. We are committed to support the leaders of this nation and contribute to the country’s great legacy for the years to come.” added Mrs. Hareb.

Contacts

Adeti Changulani,

Hasaad Communications

+971 50 429 5576

adeti.changulani@hasaad.ae

Dubai First Emirati Endurance Pentathlon Attracts over 5,000 Spectators

Inaugural Cultural-Sporting Event Marked UAE’s 40th National Day Gathering Emirati and Expat Community

Dubai, Untied Arab Emirates - Monday, November 28th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

The inaugural Emirati Endurance Pentathlon, a first of its kind heritage-sports, proved to be a huge success, attracting over 5,000 spectators from all over the UAE. Conceived to pay tribute to the founding fathers of the nation on the occasion of the 40th National Day, the event held at Dubai Creek Park on 25 November 2011 saw the Emirati and expat community coming together to celebrate the UAE’s foundation and development.

The event concluded with a ceremony recognizing all the seven teams as the Champions of this first ever pentathlon.

The day-long event, organized in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Municipality’s Public Parks and Horticulture Department, featured seven teams contesting in five traditional Emirati sports and activities. Athletes and spectators alike thronged the competition area to enjoy the sporting events, entertainment acts and family attractions.

Among the famous UAE sportsmen who made an appearance at the competition were retired UAE national team football players Ismail Rashid of Dubai, and Salem Johar of Ajman, who led two of the seven teams, and set the stage for a vibrant display of enthusiasm and sportsmanship across throughout the five stage competition.

The pentathlon included the very authentic ‘Shoosh’ boat racing that required contestants to paddle over a distance of 600 meters; pearl diving to a depth of six meters to fetch a dummy pearl and once again rowing back to shore; palm tree climbing, symbolizing the date picking technique; archery, where one member of each team aimed at standing targets with bows and arrows. The race concluded with a 250 meters horse race.

Qualified sports professionals from Dubai Sports Council, Dubai First and Dubai Municipality oversaw and managed the competition, following stringent rules to crown the winning team.

Ibrahim Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai First, said: “We feel very privileged to have been able to host this landmark event, and are grateful to the sportsmen and families for their enthusiastic support to this event. I’d also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Dubai Sports Council for their commendable efforts and support in making this happen, and for the Dubai Municipality’s Public Parks and Horticulture Department for hosting the event at the wonderful Creek Park. We have enjoyed every moment of the high-energy day and are pleased to have created a social platform that revived traditional culture and we look forward to host another successful edition of the annual Emirati Endurance Pentathlon next year.”

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About Dubai First

Dubai First was established in 2007 and is one of the leading consumer finance companies in the UAE specializing in liability and credit card products. The company strategy is based on building sustainable long term value through innovation in harnessing a genuine customer service experience. Since inception, and with a strong, multi-cultural workforce of professionals, Dubai First sought out to develop a niche reputation in the consumer finance and credit cards sector. Fully operational out of Dubai, with a representative office in Abu Dhabi &Sharjah, Dubai First has managed to build a unique base of clients in the region.

Contacts

Mohamed Tahboub

Marketing, Assistant Vice President

Communications and PR Manager

Dubai First

+97156 6869715

WIN Consortium Appoints Congress by Design as Congress Management Agency for WIN Symposium 2012

PARIS - Monday, November 28th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WIN Consortium, initiated by Cancer Institute Gustave Roussy (France) and University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA), has appointed Congress by design B.V. as its congress management agency for the WIN symposium 2012 in Personalized Cancer Medicine, to be held in Paris, France, June 28-29, 2012. This symposium will provide a forum for discussion of the rapidly advancing field of personalized cancer medicine.

Congress by design is a congress management agency based in Amsterdam and Harmelen (Utrecht), The Netherlands, having ample experience in managing international medical congresses and symposia as well as meetings in other areas. Congress by design will support the WIN symposium 2012 over a wide range of activities in the preparation and execution of the symposium at Palais des Congrès in Paris. Congress by design will also serve as the symposium secretariat for the WIN symposium 2012 and will be the primary point of contact for all matters related to the Symposium.

Congress by design is the continuation of MCCM Meeting Management, established in 2006 by, Marinus Lobbezoo, Ph.D., and Nicolette van Erven, after having collaborated in a range of congresses and other live meetings over a period of 12 years. Among the congresses they have managed are well-known meetings in oncology, including the NCI-EORTC Symposium on New Drugs in Cancer Therapy (continued as the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference: Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics as of 1999) and the International Congress on Targeted Anticancer Therapies.

About WIN Consortium

The WIN Consortium (www.winconsortium.org) is a joint initiative of Institut Gustave Roussy (France) and University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA) which brings together 17 cancer centers around the world, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Sage Bionetworks and three technology partners: Agilent Technologies, GE Healthcare and Life Technologies The mission of WIN is to conduct worldwide innovative clinical trials in order to accelerate the pace and to reduce the cost of translating effective cancer treatments to the patient. The WIN Consortium is chaired by John Mendelsohn, M.D., University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center, and is based at Cancer Institute Gustave Roussy in Paris.

Contacts

WIN Consortium

Press

Vladimir Lazar

Chief Operating Officer

+33 142 11 40 20

vladimir.lazar@igr.fr



Catherine Bresson

Director Operational Team

catherine.bresson@winconsortium.org

iFOREX Distinguishes Itself with its New 1-on-1 Forex Training Course

ROAD TOWN, Tortola - Monday, November 28th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--iFOREX, a global financial service provider that allows clients to trade Forex and CFDs, has recently upgraded its customer service to now provide all new clients with 1-on-1 personal training. In this training methodology, iFOREX representatives have been trained to provide new traders with education and knowledge to assist them in using the trading platform. This methodology has been adapted in all languages supported by iFOREX, including Arabic. For more information about the training sessions in Arabic contact iFOREX via http://www.iforex.ae

A senior member of the iFOREX (http://www.iforex.com) customer support team recently stated: "The 1-on-1 session is a new initiative to try to provide all our clients with education while helping active traders expand their understanding and use of the trading platforms. We have found that the majority of our traders, who experience currency trading for the first time, are intimidated by their lack of knowledge, often resulting in a lack of confidence to open currency trades. Speaking to an iFOREX representative in a 1-on-1 training session is an effective way for traders to build their confidence while also showing them the basics of using the trading platform.” With this new feature, iFOREX hopes to distinguish itself and build on its current reputation of providing their client base with state-of-the-art Forex information.

iFOREX continues to stay at the forefront of the Forex market with its 1-on-1 personal training for new and existing traders, only months after the release of its new interactive educational Forex course. For more details and information regarding Forex educational services or the iFOREX educational package, visit iFOREX.com. For Forex news coverage or updates regarding Forex price movements including market analysis, enter http://traderbase.iforex.com

* Territorial restrictions may apply. iFOREX does not offer its services in the BVI

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

Contacts

iFOREX Group

Nathan Phillips

Public Relations

pr@iforex.com

Drug Safety and Preclinical Sciences Leader Joins MPI Research

MATTAWAN, Mich. - Monday, November 28th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Paul Oskar III has joined MPI Research, the largest single-site preclinical contract research organization worldwide, as Vice President, General Manager of Drug Safety and Preclinical Sciences.

Over the past decade, Oskar has held numerous leadership positions with Charles River Laboratories (CRL), most recently as Corporate Vice President, Global Primate Supply. At CRL, he has also held the positions of Corporate Vice President of Global Discovery Services, Corporate Vice President of Specialty Preclinical Services, Corporate Vice President and President of US Preclinical Services, and General Manager of Preclinical Services at the Worcester site. He began his career at CRL’s Research Animal Diagnostic Services Laboratory, ultimately serving as Executive Director responsible for all laboratory operations. During his time at CRL, Oskar consistently grew sales and profits, expanded laboratory space and implemented cutting edge technology. Oskar received his MBA from the University of Massachusetts and his BA in Zoology from the University of Rhode Island.

MPI Research President and COO, Tim Derrington says, “Paul has the robust experience in CRO management that will even further strengthen the industry footprint and operating capabilities of MPI Research. His proven success in implementing new technologies and capital project management, and his extensive background in building operational efficiencies and other key corporate functions will add breadth and depth to our leadership team, and enable us to continue to meet the expectations of our growing customer base.”

Please join us in welcoming Paul Oskar to MPI Research!

MPI Research, with global headquarters in Mattawan, Michigan, provides safety evaluation, discovery, bioanalytical, and analytical services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, and chemical industries. Scientific knowledge and experience, responsiveness, integrity, trust, teamwork, and dedication to strong and enduring Sponsor relationships are the defining attributes that characterize MPI Research as a high-performance, high-quality organization that is committed to bringing safer and more effective products to the world. Learn more about how we can exceed your expectations at www.mpiresearch.com.

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Contacts

MPI Research

Joan Manners, +1-269-668-3336

joan.manners@mpiresearch.com

An Enchanting Christmas Collection By SWAROVSKI

Dubai, Untied Arab Emirates - Monday, November 28th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

Swarovski is ending 2011 in spectacular fashionwith the release of a brilliant selection of jewelry and decorative objects.

Every Christmas, Swarovski creates a festive ambiance with a collection of sparkling gifts and ornaments that evoke magic and joy. For a remarkable 20 Years, the “Christmas Ornament, Annual Edition”, has gracefully adorned Christmas trees and homes all over the world. To mark this special occasion and to continue this beautiful tradition, Swarovski has opted for a refined and modern star design that sparkles with an exceptional brilliance.

This winter, the jewelry collection reinterprets crystal and its many facets, with a star covered completely in crystal pavé, Crystal Mesh spheres, and perfectly set baguette-cut crystals.

Swarovski demonstrates its expertise with precisely applied clear mini crystal pavé detailing, featured on the “Pleasure” necklace, pendant, earrings, brooch, bracelet, and ring. The delicate rhodium-plated chain of the elegant “Pleasure” necklace is adorned with six pointed stars entirely covered in clear crystals and rhodium-plated settings. Featuring a large central crystal, these cut-out stars appear to move and sparkle just like shooting stars.

The Crystal Mesh sphere is regarded as a Christmas icon and is the ultimate in exclusive festive design. Minute crystals unfurl in a circular motion to combine high brilliance with refinement. The “Pin-Up” range plays on light and includes a long necklace punctuated by five Crystal Mesh spheres in clear and gold-colored crystal that are attached to a fine rhodium-plated silver chain. Creative Director, Nathalie Colin, opted to place the Crystal Mesh spheres in a row that is bound together by black ribbon for the shorter version, which can be complemented by a matching bracelet.

For winter 2011/12, the baguette-cut crystal is bringing an art deco edge to Christmas.

The rectangular, finely faceted crystal of the “Prime Time” necklace takes inspiration from fine jewelry. Countless baguette cut crystals beautifully complement the angular and opulent design. This glamorous necklace and matching bracelet sparkle in the light creating a look that is as spectacular as it is timeless.

The Crystalline collection combines functionality with beauty to add a touch of class to any celebration. Mini crystals lend the clean lines of objects such as champagne flutes, wine glasses, vases, photo frames, and candle holders an incomparable shine. To complete the festive atmosphere, there is also an entire collection of ornaments in the shape of key Christmas symbols to add a spectacular sparkle to the festive season.

Chic, trendy, or classic, Swarovski’s 2011 Christmas collection is as enchanting as ever.

VISUAL DESCRIPTIONS

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT, ANNUAL EDITION 2011

Star in faceted clear crystal with the year of issue 2011 engraved on the metal tag

PLEASURE Necklace and earrings

Rhodium-plated necklace and earrings with stars in clear crystal pavé

PIN UP Long necklace and collar

Fine rhodium-plated chain with five Crystal Mesh spheres in clear crystal and Crystal Golden Shadow.

Short necklace with clear crystal and Crystal Golden ShadowCrystal Mesh spheres held together by a black ribbon and rhodium-plated finishings.

PRIME TIME Necklace and bracelet

Rhodium-plated necklace and bracelet withbaguette cut crystals

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski, a Bohemian inventor and visionary, moved to the village of Wattens, Tyrol in Austria, with his newly-invented machine for cutting and polishing crystal jewelry stones. From this beginning that revolutionised the fashion world, Swarovski has grown to be the world’s leading producer of precision-cut crystal for fashion, jewelry and more recently lighting, architecture and interiors. Today, the company,still family-owned and run by 4th and 5th generation family members, has a global reach with some 23,000 employees, a presence in over 120 countries and a turnover in 2010 of 2.06 billion Euros. Swarovski comprises two major businesses, one producing and selling loose elements to the industry and the other creating design-driven finished products. Swarovski crystals have become an essential ingredient of international design. Since 1965 the company has also catered to the fine jewelry industry with precision-cut genuine and created gemstones. Showing the creativity that lies at the heart of the company, Swarovski’s own brand lines of accessories, jewelry and home décor itemsare sold through more than 1,900 retail outlets worldwide. The Swarovski Crystal Society has close to 325,000 members across the world, keen collectors of the celebrated crystal figurines. And in Wattens, Swarovski Kristallwelten, the multi-media crystal museum, was opened in 1995 as a celebration of Swarovski’s universe of innovation and inspiration.

Contacts

Dana Tahir

dana.tahir@eurorscgme.com

+971 4 455 6122



Marie-capucine Akilian

marie.akilian@eurorscgme.com

+971 4 455 6126