Reduces On-Resistance by approximately 24%

TOKYO - Monday, July 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched a new series of high voltage MOSFETs, "πMOS VIII" series, and introduced "TK9J90E" as the initial product of the series. Mass production is scheduled to start in August, 2013.

Optimization of chip design reduces Ron·A (on resistance per area) by approximately 24% compared to a product1 with an equivalent voltage. Reduction of Qg (gate charge) performance by approximately 24% improves turn off time (toff) by approximately 28%.

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Note: 1. Compared to "2SK3878".

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Introduce 150 shop owners to protection measures

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Capital Police Directorate urged merchants to increase the protection of their properties to avoid theft by introducing them to preventative measures and elevating their security awareness in order to fight crime.

In a workshop, which was organized by the Capital Police Directorate in its auditorium, 150 owners of mobile phone shops were introduced to security measures to protect their properties. The workshop discussed procedures and efforts, in addition to addressing how to cooperate with the police.  

Brigadier Maktoum Al Sharifi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate, said: "The workshop focused on raising the security awareness of shop owners in order to deter theft. Education on public safety is of vital importance, while individual and police member cooperation is necessary to protect security achievements.”

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center carried out an awareness campaign reaching 325 students at Aldar Academies in Al Bateen. The campaign focused on child protection against transportation risks.  The awareness campaign was delivered in both in Arabic and English.

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police, the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior’s Office, and the Saaed Society to reduce traffic accidents took part in organizing the campaign.

Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al-Shammari, Director of the Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center, said: "Students were introduced to the center’s vision and methods in educating the public and preparing recommendations for policies and legislations for child protection and safety against transportation and building risks and oth ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ has distributed nearly 1,200 iftar meals to road users in the Western Region since the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Meals were distributed shortly before the maghrib (sunset) call to prayer at industrial areas, petrol stations, and markets.

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ urged road users to exercise patience while driving during Ramadan and especially near the iftar time; the police encouraged motorists to not speed to arrive at the time of iftar. Such behavior could result in violations and accidents that put drivers and road users at risk.

Lt. Colonel Mubarak Bin Muhairom, Head of Department of Community Police, said that distributing iftar meals is an initiative that has been practiced consistently by Abu Dhabi Police every year during the month of Ramadan. It is implemented by foot patrols of the Community Police Department along with other police patrols. This ... Read more »

LONDRES - Lundi 22 Juillet 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--EY a annoncé aujourd'hui que Felice Persico est devenu vice-président mondial de sa division Assurance. Felice dirigera une activité mobilisant plus de 65 000 professionnels dans le monde, fournissant des services tels que l'audit de rapports financiers ; les services d'enquête sur fraude et de gestion de litiges ; les services de conseil en comptabilité générale et les services de gestion du changement climatique et de développement durable.

Felice dirigeait auparavant la division Assurance d'EY dans la région Europe, Moyen-Orient, Inde et Afrique (EMEIA). Il a rejoint EY en 1986 et a occupé les postes de directeur d'exploitation de la division Assurance dans la région EMEIA de directeur de la division Assurance en Italie et en Europe occidentale continentale. Felice est associé directeur mondial de l'audit pour plusieurs socié ... Read more »

Discussing the Role of Educational Institutions in Supporting Law Respect Culture

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Ministry of Interior, the Ramadan Councils continued across the UAE, attended by a number of officers from the Law Respect Culture Bureau; citizens, journalists and editors-in-chief from several newspapers.

On Day 2, the Councils tackled the "Role of Educational Institutions in Supporting Law Respect Culture”, and included 4 topics, namely; the law respect culture and its religious, social and legal importance; the role of Educational Institutions in Supporting Law Respect Culture; the role of social networking sites and their impact on the youth; and legal highlights.

Discussions focused on the councils’ main objectives, praising the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to achieve confidence and communication with community members, by establishing social-orient ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 20th 2013

Hundreds of visitors flocked to the awareness-raising exhibition at the Liwa Date Festival, organized by the Western Region Police at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. It is noteworthy that the exhibition is part of the Liwa Date Festival’s events, featuring awareness-raising teams from the Public Relations Department at the Directorate with a view to acquaint  the public with its police services and targeted initiatives.

The awareness-raising exhibition organized by the Police features is characterized by the new approach, aimed at familiarizing the public with the glorious past  of ADP and its major phases within  the development and modernization process, down to  its modern prominent  present.

In his address on the occasion, Colonel Ojail Ali Abdullah, Director of the Western Region Police underscored the keenness of the Directorate to regularly attend and participat ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Deputy Chairman of Emirates Identity Authority emphasized the pivotal role of Emirates Identity Authority in supporting the State’s strive for progress and the Development; under the wise vision of the Higher Leadership.

Furthermore, His Highness urged the Emirates Identity Authority members, to focus on developing services as a main pillar for all organizational excellence plans, within the framework of its strategic plan 2010-2013.

These remarks were made by His Highness during a meeting with a delegation from the EIDA, headed by Dr. Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Khouri, Director General of the Authority.  It is noteworthy that His Highness received the delegation over an Iftar buffet at the Zakher Palace in Al Ain, in the presence of Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Offic ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The E-ports Project Committee at the Ministry of Interior discussed the execution plan for the e-ports project (e-gates); the project will cover all of the country’s airports. The meeting, which was held recently, was chaired by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Chairman of the Committee. The project will be carried out in several phases; it will start with the Abu Dhabi International Airport, and will then be followed by the busier airports.

The committee also discussed best practices in using the face print in the project.

Major General Al Raisi lauded the team member’s efforts as they presented the project in a way that reflects the civilized image of the country and reveals the progress and prosperity it witnesses. He stressed the dedication of the highest leadership to provide excellent services to the public by using th ... Read more »

LONDON - Monday, July 22nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EY announced today that Felice Persico has become its Global Vice Chair for Assurance. Felice will lead a business of over 65,000 professionals worldwide, providing services that include: financial statement audit; fraud investigation and dispute services; financial accounting advisory services; and climate change and sustainability services.

Felice was previously the Assurance Leader for EY’s Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) business. He joined EY in 1986 and has served as Assurance COO for EMEIA as well as Assurance Leader for Italy and Continental Western Europe. Felice is the global lead audit Partner for several global Fortune 100 companies and also has extensive experience in assisting companies with capital market transactions, as well as in financial due diligence and valuation services.

Felice says: "The dynamic global business landscape is reshaping the financial and reporting en ... Read more »

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

 In a massive boost for the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak has donated US$10 million to give refugees life-changing access to food, medication, shelter and education. Meanwhile the Ramadan spirit of generosity has inspired the public to make substantial Zakat donations towards Syrians.

The contributions come as the Syria Regional Response Plan faces a US$1.9 billion gap in the funding required to help over 1.76 million refugees. The number of Syrian refugees who have been registered or are pending registration with the UNHCR is now approximately 600,000 in Lebanon, 500,000 in Jordan, 400,000 in Turkey, 160,000 in Iraq and 100,000 in North Africa.

Commenting on the importance of spreading the Ramadan spirit to Syrians, HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak explained: "Every single day that we spend at home with our loved ones this Ramadan is ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 20th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently met at his office, police student Ahmed Jassem Al Marzouqui of the Abu Dhabi police. HH Sheikh Saif reviewed the graduation thesis prepared by Al Marzouqui who had received a Bachelor of Science in Cvil Engineering with honors from the California State University, Fullerton.

The thesis represented a residential complex investment project consisting of 10 villas. It is noteworthy that the student offered to His Highness the medal of excellence awarded to him by the University for his Academic Excellence.

His Highness lauded the top achieving student’s efforts, calling on him to pursue further educational attainment and excellence, and to harness the knowledge he has acquired at the university to serve his nation and develop engineering projects at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ.

For his part, A ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 19th 2013

The Emergency and Public Safety Department, the Central Operations Directorate General at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ obtained a membership certificate in the International Maritime Rescue Federation.

 Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations stressed that obtaining this membership reflects the high standard attained by the various task forces operating at the Emergency and Public Safety Department. Moreover, he pointed out that the department’s surface water body action team was granted membership at the Federation  after meeting the water bodies classification requirements;  and  undergoing a set of national and international courses; as well as field participations in water bodies rescue operations within and outside the State.

For his part, Lt. Colonel Muhammed Ibrahim Al Ameri, Head of the Public Safety and Emergency Department lauded ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic Section, at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, implemented an awareness initiative on the five causes of traffic accidents; within the third traffic awareness campaign for 2013. This initiative is part of the traffic sector initiatives to improve road safety,  organized under the slogan "A Summer without Accidents", as well as "Your Safety Campaign”, which is  implemented by the Directorate General of Police Operations, in cooperation with the Security Media Department,  the General Secretariat of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

In this context, the Al Ain Traffic Department intensified its awareness-raising activities with a lecture titled "Awareness on the five causes of accidents”. The lecture, which targeted 120 drivers from six transport companies, aims to acquaint motorists with the five main causes of accid ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 19th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the sister State of Qatar recently visited the Forensic Evidence and Community Police Departments at Abu Dhabi Police, to review the cutting-edge techniques and latest methods used in the areas of police and security work.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department and the visiting delegation discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the two sides in areas of common interest.

Furthermore, Lt. Colonel Mubarak Department Bin Muhairom, Head of the Community Police met with the Qatari Ministry of Interior’s delegation which included Lt. Colonel Ahmed Zayed Al Muhannadi from the North Security Department; Sultan Mohammed Jaber Al Kaabi from Al Rayan Security Department; Major Mubarak Hadi Mohammed Al Hajeri of Dukhan Security Department; and Captain Mubarak Salem Al Kamara Al Marri, from the South Security Departme ... Read more »