HBMSU reaffirms commitment to UAE leaders as part of 45th National Day celebration

UAE, November 30, 2016 – Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has reaffirmed its commitment, loyalty and allegiance to the UAE’s wise leadership amidst the country’s 45th National Day celebrations marked by great pride and a strong sense of national identity and belonging. During HBMSU commemoration, the UAE flag was hoisted while the national anthem was being played in the background. The ceremony was also an opportunity for participating faculty members, administrators, and learners to reiterate their commitment to the vision of the country’s founding fathers to build a nation based on justice, equality, openness, understanding, and co-existence.

HBMSU Chancellor Dr. Mansoor Al Awar took pride for being part of the UAE’s 45th National Day commemorations which he described as a demonstration of the Arab state’s rich history and achievements. Dr. Al Awar added that the Emirates’ foundation has provided the world with an exemplary model of a successful unitary state in the modern Arab World. He further confirmed HBMSU’s commitment to the wise leadership that has always been proactive in human capacity development and nation building efforts according to the UAE’s traditional values and goal of bringing happiness to its people.

“Celebrating National Day is a historic moment for all UAE citizens and residents who have shown great love for country first instilled in us by the late Sheikh Zayed and the late Sheikh Rashid. They planted the seeds for the union’s development and progress and their vision of a bright future for the country remains under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As we celebrate four and half decades of our nation’s establishment, we reaffirm our commitment to stand united with our leaders in their efforts to position the UAE as the number one country in the world. We are armed with determination and passion to conquer the impossible in the name of love for our country, trust for our leadership, and belief in our capabilities,” Dr. Al Awar concluded.

"جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية" تجدّد عهد الوفاء والولاء للقيادة والوطن في الذكرى الخامسة والأربعين لتأسيس الاتحاد

الإمارات، 30 نوفمبر2016  – جدّدت "جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية" عهد الوفاء والولاء للقيادة الرشيدة وسط مشاعر غامرة بالفخر والاعتزاز بالانتماء لأرض الإمارات، وذلك على هامش الاحتفال بالذكرى الخامسة والأربعين لتأسيس الاتحاد. وشهدت احتفالات اليوم الوطني رفع العلم الإماراتي على أنغام النشيد الوطني، بمشاركة أعضاء الهيئة التدريسية والإدارية والدارسين الذين أكّدوا العزم على المضي قدماً على درب الاتحاد الذي خطه المؤسسون الأوائل "رحمهم الله" لبناء دولة قوية قائمة على قيم العدل والمساواة والانفتاح والتفاهم والتعايش السلمي.

وأعرب الدكتور منصور العور، رئيس "جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية"، عن فخره واعتزازه بإحياء العيد الخامس والأربعين لدولة الإمارات في يوم وصفه بأنه من الأيام المشهودة على امتداد الوطن، كونه شكّل مقدمة النجاحات وبداية البدايات والانطلاقة القوية للاتحاد، الذي وضع حجر الأساس لدولةٍ قدمت للعالم المثال الوحدوي الأوحد الناجح في العصر العربي الحديث، مؤكداً الالتفاف حول قيادةٍ حكيمة لطالما كانت سبّاقة في طرح رؤى استشرافية انبثقت عنها تجربة ريادية هي الأولى من نوعها في بناء الدولة والإنسان، استناداً إلى قيم خالدة وغاية نبيلة في تحقيق رفعة الوطن وإسعاد الشعب.

وأضاف العور: "إنّ الاحتفاء باليوم الوطني ليس مناسبة عابرة، وإنما هو إحياء للحظة تاريخية محفورة في وجدان كل من تشرّب حب الإمارات، الذي غرسه فينا المغفور لهما الشيخ زايد والشيخ راشد "رحمهما الله"، عندما زرعا بذرة الاتحاد لتتحول إلى شجرة وارفة بظلال العطاء والنهضة والنماء، في ظل القيادة الرشيدة والرؤية الثاقبة لسيدي صاحب السمو الشيخ خليفة بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس الدولة "حفظه الله"، وسيدي صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي "رعاه الله". ولا يسعنا، ونحن نحتفي بأربعة عقود ونيّف على انطلاقة وطننا نحو علياء المجد، سوى أن نؤكد التزامنا بالوقوف صفاً واحداً تحت رايته الشمّاء لمواصلة مسيرة التميز والريادة وصولاً بالإمارات إلى المركز الأول عالمياً، متسلحين بالعزيمة والإصرار على قهر المستحيل، حباً ببلدنا وثقةً بقيادتنا وإيماناً بقدراتنا."

MEYLE doubles MEYLE-HD water pump range: New additions cater for numerous VW and Porsche applications

18 MEYLE-HD water pumps with SiC/SiC mechanical seal and water pump bearing in OE quality

Hamburg, 30 November 2016. MEYLE has doubled its existing range of MEYLE HD water pumps for VW and Porsche models. Now totalling 18 items, the MEYLE-HD water pump range allows independent workshops to service an even wider array of vehicle applications and take full advantage of the benefits of SiC/SiC mechanical seals fitted on all MEYLE-HD water pumps. 

A defective water pump can quickly cause serious engine damage and drive angry customers to the auto repair shop – a problem  which is easy to head off, if one relies on MEYLE-HD water pumps: They feature an extremely hard-wearing mechanical seal with SiC/SiC sliding face material pairing. The seal, which is used on MEYLE water pumps, offers excellent resistance to abrasive substances making it also the technology of choice for leading vehicle manufacturers. An extremely heat-resistant housing seal and the water pump bearing in original-equipment quality add extra durability to the MEYLE-HD water pump design.

MEYLE workshop advice No. 1: Only use the sealing material included in the MEYLE kit or specified by the manufacturer when installing the new water pump. Apply silicon sealant sparingly to prevent mechanical seal damage and/or coolant contamination.

MEYLE workshop advice No. 2: When replacing the water pump, the entire cooling system needs to be flushed thoroughly prior to refilling the system with new coolant. Adhere to the manufacturer's specifications at all times. This “MEYLE Mechanics” how-to video provides further information on how to flush the cooling system: https://youtu.be/i0Hy3eTq5eY.

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1. Public Relations von Hoyningen-Huene, Marc von Bandemer, phone: +49 40 416208-17, email: mvb@prvhh.de
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About the company 
Under its MEYLE brand, Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG manufactures and markets a wide range of premium-grade passenger car, van and commercial vehicle spare parts for the independent aftermarket. The MEYLE brand's product lines are MEYLE-ORIGINAL, MEYLE-HD and MEYLE-PD.

Catering for virtually every popular vehicle application the wide range of product supplied by Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE features the following products: 

• MEYLE-ORIGINAL – true to size as the original: This product line includes more than 21,000 top-class parts.
• MEYLE PD – taking us to the next level: This product line features around 1,800 technically refined brake discs and pads distinguished by their enhanced braking performance and cutting-edge coating technology.
• MEYLE-HD – better than the original: Devised by the company's in-house engineers, the MEYLE-HD line features more than 750 products to cater for thousands of different vehicle models. Designed to provide exceptional strength and long service life MEYLE-HD parts offer enhanced performance over original-equipment designs. Unrivalled in quality and durability technically-refined MEYLE-HD parts come with a four-year warranty.

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates in 120 countries supported by its state-of-the-art logistics centre in Hamburg, Germany, and a worldwide network of local offices and production sites.

AURAK Awarded for Best Green Campus in UAE

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2016: (ME NewsWire) The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has been presented with the Best Green Campus award for 2016, receiving the prestigious accolade at an exclusive ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

AURAK competed against 14 other major universities, all based in the UAE, for the award which was organized as part of the Sustainable Campus Initiative. The initiative was jointly launched by the Emirates Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Borouge in 2014 with the goal of encouraging university students in the UAE take responsibility for the ecological footprint their respective campuses leave on their wider communities.

Speaking of his team’s success, Professor Mousa Mohsen, dean of the School of Engineering at AURAK, stated, “This award comes as a result of our continuous hard work over the last year. This is not the end however. We will set targets on an annual basis in order to continue promoting sustainable development and reduce the impact we have on the environment.”

Aktham Al Chaar, a student member of the team, added, “The project wanted to approach the issue of climate change from a different angle, namely to look at the adaptation to global warming rather than just focusing solely on renewable energies. We found that the country’s mangroves, which are able to absorb carbon dioxide and withstand the effects of climate change, are a potential solution to this problem.”

Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, president of AURAK, expressed his delight upon receiving news that the university had won the award. “This is yet another example of the fantastic work that is going on at AURAK. It is deeply satisfying to see that our students are being given the opportunity to actively participate with their professors in research. Everyone prospers from this arrangement, as they are producing knowledge and solutions which benefit society as a whole.”

بمشروع يخدم البيئة

أمريكية رأس الخيمة تفوز بجائزة الحرم الجامعي الأخضر

رأس الخيمة، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 30 نوفمبر 2016) "إم إي نيوز واير" ( حصلت  الجامعة الأمريكية في رأس الخيمة على المركز الأول في جائزة "الحرم الجامعي الأخضر" 2016، تقديرا لتفوقها في المسابقة التي تم اطلاقها كمبادرة مشتركة من قبل  وكالة الامارات للبيئة –أبوظبي  (EAD)، ) وشركة بروج في 2014 .

وقبل صعودها منصة التتويج  خلال الحفل الذي أقيم في العاصمة أبوظبي حيث تم تسليم الجائزة  خاضت الجامعة الأمريكية منافسة المسابقة التي تعد جزءا من مبادرة " الحرم الجامعي المستدام " وتمكنت من التفوق على الجامعات المشاركة وعددها 14 جامعة من داخل  دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة .

أعرب البروفيسور حسن حمدان العلكيم، رئيس  الجامعة، عن سعادته بفوز الجامعة بهذه الجائزة قائلا: "يأتي صعودنا منصة التتويج كمثال آخر يؤكد التزام جامعتنا بالبحث العلمي المتطور مؤكدا أن ما تحقق يعد انجازا رائعا خاصة عندما نرى أن طلابنا يتطلعون بشهية مفتوحة  للمشاركة بنشاط مع أساتذتهم في مجال البحوث اذ أن الجميع يستفيد من هذا التفاعل العلمي المنتج، كما أنها فرصة لخلق المعرفة والحلول التي تعود بالفائدة على قبل المجتمع ككل ".

وتكتسب مبادرة "الحرم الجامعي المستدام"، أهميتها من كونها تغرس روح المنافسة في أوساط  طلاب الجامعات في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وتدفعهم على تحمل المسؤولية  والحفاظ على البيئة  لاسيما داخل  الحرم الجامعي بصفة خاصة والمجتمع بصفة عامة.

قال البروفيسور موسى محسن، عميد كلية الهندسة في أمريكية رأس الخيمة ، "إن هذه الجائزة تعكس الجهود الشاقة المتواصلة التي بذلها فريقنا على مدى العام الماضي وان كان هذا ليس كل شيء ولكن يمكننا تحديد الأهداف التي على أساسها سنعمل من أجل مواصلة تعزيز التنمية المستدامة والحد من تأثير البشر السلبية على البيئة ".

من جهته أضاف الطالب أكثم الشعار عضو من فريق أمريكية رأس الخيمة الفائز " تعد الجائزة دليلا على تقديمنا مشروعا مقنعا يعكس الاقتراب من قضية تغير المناخ من زاوية مختلفة، وهي أن ننظر إلى التكيف مع ظاهرة الاحتباس الحراري بدلا من مجرد التركيز فقط على الطاقات المتجددة وعندنا الدليل على ذلك  فقد وجدناه في أشجار القرم في البلاد، والتي هي قادرة على امتصاص ثاني أكسيد الكربون والصمود في وجه آثار تغير المناخ، مما يجعلها حلا مثاليا لهذه المشكلة المزعجة .

30.11.2016 FXTM Analysis - It’s all about OPEC

FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on the failure to secure an effective deal today could ensure oil remains depressed for prolonged periods with price levels below $35 becoming a reality in the medium to longer term:

A strong feeling of anxiety has gripped the financial markets this week with investor jitters rising as uncertainty over OPEC securing a meaningful freeze deal in today’s Vienna meeting weighs heavily on global sentiment. The many anomalies revolving around the deal continues to send ominous warnings while repeatedly conflicting reports of major oil producers cooperating and debating have left most market participants on edge. With the cartels credibility hanging on a thin line and the oversupply concerns intensifying by the day, OPEC has more to lose than gain from failing to secure a deal but can major producers decipher this logic? While there still remains a thick layer of uncertainty over today’s OPEC outcome, it may be certain that Oil is exposed to explosive levels of volatility as investors systematically offload and reload positions to be in the winning trade.

WTI Crude is heavily pressured on the daily time frame and a breakdown below $45 could open a path lower towards $43. A failure to secure an effective deal today could ensure oil remains depressed for prolonged periods with price levels below $35 becoming a reality in the medium to longer term.

US ADP report in focus 

The Greenback edged slightly lower on Tuesday with the Dollar Index hovering above 101.00 as investors took profit ahead of Wednesday’s heavily anticipated OPEC meeting. With expectations cemented over the Federal Reserve raising US rates in December, bullish investors still remain in control with the Dollar expected to remain buoyed. Some attention may be directed towards the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change which should act as an appetizer ahead of Friday’s NFP report. A strong ADP may encourage bulls to propel the Greenback higher during trading today.

Currency spotlight – EURUSD

The Euro continues to be battered by the painful combination of Eurozone growth concerns and fears of political instability in Italy. Tuesday’spositive stance from the ECB pledging to buy more Italian bonds post Italian referendum did little to quell the downside pressures on the EURUSD with bears exploiting this opportunity to send prices lower. Mario Draghi is due to speak about the future of the European economy in Madrid today with any dovish hints of extending QE in December enticing bears to attack. A resurgent Dollar amid the heightened US rate hike expectations could ensure the EURUSD concludes the year in losses.

From a technical standpoint, prices are bearish on the daily timeframe as there have been consistently lower lows and lower highs. A breakdown back below 1.060 could open a path lower towards 1.050.

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Emirates College for Management & Information to discuss importance of education in UAE at Oxford Summit of Leaders 2016

To review education sector’s role in country’s efforts towards sustainable & comprehensive growth

UAE, November 30, 2016 - The Emirates College of Management & Information (ECMIT), a leading private higher educational institution based in Dubai, has confirmed its participation in the Oxford Summit of Leaders 2016, the annual event for education, scientific research and business, to be held under the theme ‘Investment in Science and Education: Investing in the Future’ on December 20, 2016 in Oxford, the UK. Prof. AbdulSattar A. Al-Alusi, President and CEO of the ECMIT will head the delegation representing the institution at the Summit.

During the event, Prof. Al-Alusi will throw the spotlight on the most prominent features that have led to the growth and development in the UAE’s education sector. He will also review the role of the education sector in supporting the sustainable and comprehensive progress of the country, with a particular focus on the most important initiatives and achievements in its ambitious pursuit to be one of the leading regional and international educational centers. In addition, the ECMIT delegation will highlight the major investment and key features of the local educational infrastructure such as the development policies and innovative actions taken by the UAE in order to promote the domestic education sector.

Dr. Al-Alusi said: “The UAE has come a long way in the Higher Education and Scientific Research field in the light of the dynamic changes witnessed by this sector in the recent years to become a fundamental pillar of the national economy. The sector has further fueled the overall social and economic development to contribute in enhancing the country’s position as a leading global destination for science and education. The education sector has a special priority in the UAE as it is an integral part in the process of transition to an economy that is based on knowledge and innovation. Moreover, it is driven by a number of ambitious initiatives and policies that reflect the approach of excellence, leadership and innovation adopted by the country’s visionary leadership.”

Al-Alusi added: “Our participation in the Oxford Summit of Leaders 2016 complements our relentless commitment to actively participate in international events and forums to share knowledge and the best international experiences and practices in the field of higher education. We look forward to our presence in this year’s edition of the flagship event, which provides a platform to highlight the UAE’s most prominent educational components and review its pivotal role in shaping the future of the education sector in the region and the world. The event will also discuss the features of the strategic plan adopted by the ECMIT, which is specially designed to suit the ambitious objectives of the UAE Vision 2021 aimed at making the country one of the world’s best at all levels”.

The Oxford Summit of Leaders 2016 will witness the participation of a wide group of decision makers, education leaders, scientists, and representatives of academic institutions, universities and specialized companies from more than 50 countries around the world. Organized by the European Business Association in Oxford, the session will identify the most important issues and aspects in the areas of education and scientific research. The Oxford Summit of Leaders 2016 will discuss the latest developments and emerging trends on integrating education, business and science sectors, in addition to highlighting the best practices and cutting-edge tools in the field of learning management.