ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ attended the graduation ceremony of a specialized security course, recently held in Abu Dhabi.

The course, which included a number of theoretical lectures, practical exercises and drills, was conducted by highly skilled national training cadre.  It is noteworthy that the course’s program was highly comparable to the similar international courses in the field of training.

Major General emphasized the police leadership’s keenness and commitment to raise the efficiency of all employees, upgrade the standard of performance, and develop police and security work. This embodies the Ministry of Interior’s strategy, aimed at qualifying and training its human cadre, to enable them to keep abreast of global and regional developments, and acquire top-class skills in this regard.

He called on the ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In collaboration with the Fatwa center, the Public Relations Committee at the Air Wing Department of the Abu Dhabi Police, organized a religious lecture, titled "Ramadan, Month of Goodness". The lecture, delivered by preacher Dr. Anas Al Kassar, from the Fatwa Center, was held at the Air Wing Department and attended by a number of officers and staff members.

This lecture is part of a series of lectures organized by the Air Wing Department, in line with the spirituality of the holy month of Ramadan. It aims to enhance and disseminate religious awareness among staff members; acquaint them with religious values, ​​and remind them of the importance of humanitarian work, good deeds and charity during this holy month.

The lecturer also tackled the virtues of Ramadan, and the need to get closer to Allah through benevolent work. "When the month of Ramadan comes, the Gates of Heaven are thrown open and ... Read more »

Gemalto a permis de maintenir la connectivité instrumentale dans le cadre des efforts d'amélioration des secours lors de l’ouragan Sandy

AMSTERDAM - Jeudi 18 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), leader mondial de la sécurité numérique, a annoncé que sa technologie M2M Cinterion® a obtenu la prestigieuse récompense Gold Value Chain 2013 du Connected World Magazine. En partenariat avec Jazz Wireless Data1, la solution Gemalto déploie une connectivité et la transmission de données GPS à grande vitesse pour le produit innovant de gestion des actifs, solaire et sans fil de TrackPoint. L’appareil a été utilisé pour les opérations de reconstruction suite à l’ouragan Sandy, afin d’effectuer un suivi à distance des niveaux de carburant des camions-citernes et du parc de véhicules travaillant pour réparer rapidement les d&ea ... Read more »

Gemalto Enabled Connectivity Instrumental in Improving Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

AMSTERDAM - Thursday, July 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Regulatory News:

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that its Cinterion® M2M technology has won a gold 2013 Connected World Magazine’s prestigious Value Chain Award. Partnering with Jazz Wireless Data1, the Gemalto solution enables high-speed connectivity and GPS data transmission for TrackPoint’s innovative solar powered wireless asset management product. The device was used in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts to remotely monitor fuel levels in tanker trucks and fleet vehicles working to speed recovery and restore power. The solution allowed utility companies to reroute fuel delivery schedules in real time to keep operations running at peak levels.

TrackPoint System’s innovative Tr/IPS™ device combines Gemalto M2M technology with unlimited, sustainable sol ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, July 18th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) issued the following statement today based on preliminary reports characterizing the contents of the European Commission’s draft proposals on payment industry regulation that is scheduled to be released next week.

    The publication of formal proposals by the Commission will mark the start of a lengthy legislative process and review period. We expect these proposals to prompt extensive debate among many market participants.
    The proposals focus primarily on and cap the interchange fees charged by four-party payment systems, such as Visa and MasterCard.
    The discount rate that American Express charges merchants would not be regulated.
    Our proprietary consumer and corporate card businesses are not covered by the proposed pricing caps.
    Three-party systems, such as America ... Read more »

REDI, une société de technologie financière indépendante, offrira des solutions multi-actifs ne favorisant aucun courtier aux marchés financiers

NEW YORK - Jeudi 18 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Le Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE : GS) a annoncé aujourd’hui la vente de sa participation majoritaire dans REDI, le fournisseur technologique du système de gestion d’exécution de prestige (Execution Management System ou EMS) REDIPlus®, à un consortium d’investisseurs comprenant BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citadel et Lightyear Capital. Goldman Sachs conserve une importante participation minoritaire dans la société.

La transaction établit REDI en tant que société de technologie financière indépendante. Le consortium d’investisseurs améliore les affaires de REDI en offrant un large éventail d’avantages au marché à l’aide d’un réseau ... Read more »

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, July 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Juffali Automotive Company, the exclusive dealer for Mercedes-Benz in Saudi Arabia, will hold an auction of the all-new S-Class 2014 at Laylaty  Ballroom on July 19, 2013 the proceeds of which will be allocated to autism disability Center of Al-Faisaliah Charitable Association.

The auction will be conducted by the famous auctioneer Khalid Al Ismail who runs the largest real estate auctions in the country.

A Mercedes-Benz S500 full option car is slated to go under the hammer that will take place on the sidelines of the launch ceremony for the all-new S-Class 2014 car.

On this occasion, Safi Kobeissi, General Manager of Juffali Automotive Company, underscores that the donation would tremendously help the Association to perform its mission and continue with its efforts to serve autistic patients who need considerable human and material attention.

He said: "In view of the great interest s ... Read more »

Organized by MoI at Dubai Club for Special Sports

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 17th 2013

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior organized a Ramadan Council at the Dubai Club for Special Sports. The participants underscored the important role of people with special needs in establishing the law respect culture in the society. They unanimously agreed on the need to disseminate the concept of respecting legislations (often referred to as written laws) and unwritten laws (customs, traditions, practices and usages) among members of society, with a view to entrench this concept as a social culture.

During the special session  held by the Bureau, and attended  by media professionals and social work specialists, , they stressed the importance of laws in protecting rights and lives, and preserving freedoms. "This would encourage individuals to res ... Read more »

23 Beggars including 4 Females Apprehended in Five Months


ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

According to statistics published by the Capital Police Directorate, a total of 23 beggars were arrested in the first five months of this year, including 19 males, 4 females, and one minor. The total number of notifications during the same period amounted to 23 reports.

The Capital Police Directorate also classified beggars in age groups: in the 0-17 age group, one beggar; in the 18-35 age group, 17 beggars; and in the 36-53 age group, five beggars.

Brigadier Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police indicated that the Directorate has intensified its clampdown campaigns to face beggars and protect society from their evils. "There’s no place in our society for beggars, who try to gain the sympathy of citizens and residents alike, during this Holy Month,” he stated. Moreover, he ... Read more »

In a Lecture as part of the ADP Knowledge Forum

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ; Acting Director General of Electronics and Telecommunications Services at the Ministry of Interior, emphasized the higher leadership’s keenness to adopt and support the creative ideas at the Ministry and the various police agencies.

He stated: "An institution’s success doesn’t depend solely on one employee, and that team work is the key to success. Furthermore, commitment and giving should not rest on laurels; and good innovation continuously proves a superior’s effectiveness”.

He also noted that successful planning begins at the top of the pyramid in an organization, and taking the appropriate decisions occurs in record time based on logical foundations and analysis.

In a lecture at the Knowledge Management Forum, recently organiz ... Read more »

REDI, an Independent Financial Technology Company, to Offer Innovative Broker-Neutral, Cross-Asset Solutions to Capital Markets

New York, NY - Wednesday, July 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) today announced the sale of a majority equity interest in REDI, the technology provider for the leading REDIPlus® Execution Management System (EMS), to a consortium of investors including BofA Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citadel and Lightyear Capital. Goldman Sachs is retaining a significant minority equity stake in the company.

This transaction establishes REDI as an independent financial technology company. The consortium of investors enhances REDI’s business by providing a broad range of benefits to the marketplace through an expanded broker network, broad cross-asset capabilities, expansive global coverage and industry-leading customer service. In addition, REDI will leverage the valuable strengths of its partne ... Read more »

BUC, France - Jeudi 18 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Une solution optimisée par l'algorithme ASiRDBT

(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare (NYSE : GE) ouvre aujourd'hui une nouvelle ère de l'imagerie du sein avec l'annonce du marquage CE de SenoClaire*, la solution de tomosynthèse du sein de nouvelle génération de GE, qui s'appuie sur une technologie d'imagerie en trois dimensions. Optimisée par l'algorithme ASiR DBT 1*, la technologie SenoClaire utilise un court balayage du sein à faible dose de rayons X, avec neuf expositions obtenues via la méthode « step-and-shoot » (arrêt complet à chacune des expositions) qui évite les images floues.

« Nous sommes particulièrement heureux d'avoir obtenu le marquage CE pour cet important produit de notre gamme dédiée à la santé féminine. Notre portefeuille poursuivra bien sûr sur la voie de l'innovation. Il vise à aider le personnel médical à prendre soin d'un ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Jeudi 18 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 Fujitsu a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle soutient les solutions d’informatique  en nuage dans la région. La compagnie a conclu un accord avec Pacific Controls Cloud Services (PCCS)  pour offrir les solutions d’informatique en nuage. Fujitsu permet à Pacific Controls Cloud Services, son client de longue date et actuellement partenaire avec Etisalat, d’installer, de gérer et de commercialiser les premiers services d’informatique en nuage  dans la région.

Fujitsu a en effet conçu et fourni une solution du nuage informatique du niveau opérateur qui est à la fois hautement sécurisée, évolutive, durable, omniprésente et rentable  permettant  à l’utilisateur final des secteurs public et privé de se concentrer sur leur activité plutôt que de maintenir  leurs technologies de l’information et des commun ... Read more »