Extending services from 8 a.m. until midnight during Ramadan

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Medical Services Department of the Abu Dhabi Police advised diabetics to visit diabetes clinics to be educated about directives that they should follow during the month of Ramadan. These directives are related to the amount of medication doses they should have, and how to manage this disease while fasting. This is in line with the Salamatak (Your Safety) campaign implemented by Security Media Department of the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior.

The Medical Services Department will provide its medical and treatment services to the Ministry of Interior staff and their families during the month of Ramadan from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight).

Dr. Mustafa Al Badawi, Internal Medicine Specialist in the Specialized Clinics Complex at Abu Dhabi Police, said that visiting specialists who tr ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 15th 2013

Eighteen days after leaving for the K2 expedition, UAE-based British adventurer Adrian Hayes and his team have reached base camp at K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, on the border of Pakistan and China. Record-breaking explorer and adventurer, Hayes plans to reach the summit of the mountain by August 2013, over a period of 60 days.

Speaking of the expedition, Hayes said "The trek has been challenging so far and we have experienced a few delays due to weather, unrest in Pakistan and health issues.  However, we are looking forward to the next stage of the journey and it’s all systems go!”

Hayes has been documenting his journey through his social media channels and on his website, where he recently posted an audio update using the Thuraya IP+ and the SatSleeve, sponsored by Thuraya and its Service Partner, Xtra-Link. This marks the first time that the Thuraya IP+ and the Thuraya SatSl ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Excellence Culture Spreading Team, holds the Ramadan Council under the title "Excellence Bites in Ramadan.”

Colonel Thani Butti Al Shamesi, Head of the Training Department and Excellence Culture Team Leader, stressed the commitment of the police commandment to implant the excellence culture among all employees, particularly new members.

He said: "Spreading and enhancing the excellence culture and preparing distinguished leaders is very important to achieve the vision and values of the Abu Dhabi Police. The Ramadan Council reflects the belief of the police commandment that communication and dialogue are constructive means to achieve excellence.”

He added: "New employees are the genuine body of excellent performance. As we are committed to focusing on customers, we invite those new faces to help us represent the real partnership on all levels. It ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior delegation reviewed the latest digital technologies, network systems, and software exhibited by major companies that participated in The BroadcastAsia 2013 Exhibition & Conference, which was held in Singapore between 18th and 21st last June.

The ministry’s delegation, headed by Colonel Hussein Mahmoud Al Awadhi, Acting Director of Public Relations, visited The BroadcastAsia 2013 Exhibition & Conference and reviewed the latest exhibits from companies including new digital technologies, network systems, and advanced software. These systems are used in executing a number of projects that the Ministry of Interior intends to carry out. They include the internal online broadcast project aiming to connect all units at the ministry within a unified online system that broadcasts on special screens and PCs to spread knowledge among all employees across the different sectors of th ... Read more »

Successful launches in the first half of 2013 drive the brand forward

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

MAIN POINTS

    Sales worldwide of 808 000 units
        Sales of assembled vehicles stable compared to the 1st half of 2012, 12.4 % down in Europe and 21.2 % up outside Europe
        Suspension of CKD sales to Iran since February 2012, with a significant impact on the volumes of sales worldwide

    Acceleration of sales outside Europe
        43 % of sales worldwide (+ 8 points), in line with the objective of 50 % by 2015. China, Argentina,  Algeria in the Top 5

    Sales in Chine sharply up : + 35 % (+ 16 % for the market)
    Sales in Argentine up by 25 % (+ 1.5 points market share)
    Sales in Algeria up by 63 % (+ ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013

The Forensic Evidence Department in the Abu Dhabi Police discussed the electronic linking system for obtaining the criminal status certificate; this certificate is associated with employment candidates at the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department, recently met a delegation from Abu Dhabi Municipality at his office. During the meeting, a number of topics related to electronic linking were discussed.

Colonel Al Hammadi stated that the electronic linking system is a part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s vision to become one of the best governments in the world by establishing a high-performance government that provides the best service to clients. This endeavor is also a translation of the vision and strategy of the E-government.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior released a package of e- services for the civil defense, traffic and licensing departments with a view to complete transactions and to deliver the service electronically to the applicant. This is achieved by filling the required transaction data, paying the due fees, attaching the required documents, and delivering the complete transaction directly on the Internet, in accordance with the e-readiness standards of the UAE e-Government.

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, inaugurated the new package of services, indicating that this measure comes in line with the implementation of the MOI’s strategic plan, which aims to keep abreast of the technological changes taking place in the world, and to take advantage of the modern technologies. This, in turn, aims to improve performance and simplify procedures, so as to enhanc ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Jordan's King Abdullah II honored Lieutenant Rakit Abdulla Saif Al Ghafli from the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, for ranking first at the Police Sciences College of Jordan, and obtaining the highest grades amongst all other candidates from the sister States. It is noteworthy that this honoring took place during the graduation ceremony of the 26th batch held recently at Mu'tah University, Jordan.

Lt. Colonel Khalid Abdullah Al Khouri, Head of the Education Department at Abu Dhabi Police, expressed his happiness for the honoring received by student Al Ghafli. "The Department is keen to implement the directives of the Police Leadership to send students to study abroad, with a view to hone their skills, develop their intellectual and practical capacities and devise experiences. The Department also urges student to pursue further educational attainment, through direct communication and field visits at their campuse ... Read more »

Presiding over the first Meeting of the Emirates Archery Association

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Staff Obeid Al Hiri Salim Al Kutbi, deputy commander-in-chief of Abu Dhabi Police Chairman of the Emirates Archery Association’s Board of Directors expressed his thanks and gratitude to the country’s wise higher leadership for its unlimited support for the Youth and Sports sector. Moreover, he praised the leadership’s dedicated commitment to promote sports and enable young athletes to achieve prominent positions that befit the country’s status.

"We pledge to redouble efforts towards the progress and development of the youth and sports sector, which includes a broad spectrum of Emirati citizens,” he noted.

These remarks were made by Major General Al Kutbi while presiding over the first meeting of the Emirates Archery Association, held recently at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, in the presence of all members.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 With the 2013 edition of the UAE Cancer Congress drawing closer, this year’s meeting continues with the theme of promoting excellence in oncology through multidisciplinary care of patients suffering from cancer. Following feedback from last year’s attendees, the 2013 congress will consist of top regional and international faculty such as Hope Rugo, USA, Edith Perez, USA, Pierfranco Conte, Italy and Hamdy Abdulazim, Egypt. This year’s sessions will focus heavily on practical case studies and interactive debates providing an excellent platform for participants to meet, network and share their expertise with peers from around the world.

The congress has developed several partnerships this year with American Hospital, Dubai and the 1st Indian Cancer Congress, a merger of the top four oncology associations in India - Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), Indian Association of Surgical Onco ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi Traffic attracted more than 8 million participants in a year

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police launched an introductory campaign to acquaint community members with its Program to reduce traffic accidents, titled "Together" on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to raise the standard of traffic culture.

The campaign embodies the efforts exerted by Traffic and Patrols Directorate to achieve a sustainable traffic safety, as per the strategic priority of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ to make roads safer, and the Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s strategy and purposeful procedures aimed at reducing all reasons that lead to traffic accidents. It also includes distribution of stickers bearing the campaign’s slogan "Together”, and training programs for the directorate’s staff members.

According to Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harthi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Director ... Read more »

Achievement is attributed to the efforts made by staff

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Capital Police Directorate obtained an extension on its ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management. Brigadier Maktoum Al Sharifi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate, noted that the extension was obtained after the samples, which were taken and tested during the second follow up visit by Lloyds International last May, were found to be compliant with the requirements of the quality management system. He said that no non-compliance cases at the first class or at any other secondary classes were found during the review.

Al Sharifi attributed the achievement to the efforts made by the staff in the centers and sections in the directorate to enhance performance to improve client satisfaction levels. He added that this contributes to maintaining the achievement made on the security and stability levels in Abu Dhabi thereby achiev ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 12th 2013

The Education Department at the Human Resources Directorate General of Abu Dhabi Police discussed means to boost cooperation with Abu Dhabi University in areas of mutual interest, particularly with respect to the distinguished disciplines provided by the University that can be leveraged in police work.

Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Abdullah Al Khoury, Head of the Education Department, had met in his office Dr. Nabil Ibrahim, Abu Dhabi University Chancellor. Discussions touched on the various disciplines available at the university, which can serve efforts to develop police work. Moreover, the Abu Dhabi University Chancellor lauded the cooperation with Abu Dhabi Police with respect to University undergraduate advanced courses.

At the end of the meeting, head of the delegation expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and good hospitality, and both parties exchanged commemorative gifts.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 14th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ has qualified 22 members from different police departments across the country, including seven females, to help victims’ families. Police members underwent a specialized course under the title: "2nd Family Liaison Officer.” The course was recently held at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of Victims Affairs Office Committee at the Ministry of Interior, honored the graduates. He said: "Since its foundation, the Victims Affairs Office has held such specialized courses to qualify and train human resources at the Ministry of Interior in line with the most advanced international standards.”

"The United Arab Emirates, with its people and leadership, always strives to achieve excellence through national efforts. To have an office for victims’ affairs is a featu ... Read more »