Under the Slogan "Students' Safety is Everyone's Responsibility”

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Traffic Coordination Directorate General, launched a three-month traffic awareness program called "Back to School” to coincide with the beginning of the new academic year. The "Back to School” awareness program is initiated under the slogan "Students' Safety is Everyone's Responsibility.” This campaign is one among many initiatives launched by the traffic sector that aims to unite all segments of society to educate school students about traffic accidents. It urges them to abide by traffic rules and safeguard themselves against the dangers of the road.

The campaign embodies the Ministry of Interior’s strategy emanating from that of the Federal Government. It is also in line with police leadership directives to achieve the highest levels of traffic safety for all. It also falls within ... Read more »

DULUTH, Ga. - Monday, September 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today appointed Dr. Rob Smith as Senior Vice President & General Manager Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME). "We are very pleased to announce that Rob Smith has joined our executive team,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO. "Rob’s international background and extensive experience in the automotive industry make him a great addition to our management team. He will lead our strategic growth plans for EAME and build a strong market position in emerging markets including Eastern Europe and Africa.”

Dr. Smith has extensive international management experience and most recently was the Vice President & General Manager of the global Engine Components Division for TRW Automotive – one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. He also served ... Read more »

Élargit la gamme pour les appareils mobiles

TOKYO - Lundi 2 Septembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO : 6502) a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement d’un CI avec une porte logique et un boîtier sans fil de petite taille 1,0 x 1,0 mm adapté pour les appareils mobiles. Les expéditions de ce nouveau produit, le TC7SZ32MX, commenceront dès aujourd’hui.

En plus du boîtier fSV de petite taille 1,0 x 1,0 mm avec fil actuel, Toshiba a créé un produit avec un boîtier sMP6 1,0 x 1,0 mm de type sans fil, ce qui élargit la gamme pour les appareils mobiles comme les smartphones, les téléphones portables, les tablettes, les ordinateurs portables et les appareils photo numériques.

Caractéristiques principales du nouveau produit : Numéro de pièce : TC7SZ32MX 1. Plage de tension d’alimentation : VCC= 1,65 à 5,5 V 2. Courant de sortie : 24 mA (min.) à VCC = 3,0 V 3. ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 31st 2013

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate recently launched an integrated campaign for traffic control and awareness-raising, to curtail the "5 main causes of traffic and truck accidents” that occur on internal and external roads in Abu Dhabi. The campaign is in pursuance of the Directorate’s traffic safety strategy that aims to reduce traffic accidents and their resulting human and economic losses.

Lt. Colonel Ahmed Al Zayoudi, Chief of the Major Traffic Accidents Section at Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, indicated that according to traffic statistics of 2013, the five main causes of traffic accidents are as follows: running red lights; driving at high speeds without taking the road into account; lack of attention by motorists; failure to leave sufficient distance between vehicles; and non compliance with road lanes.

He pointed out that those particular r ... Read more »

Eight new ENPARK licenses awarded in past six months

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, September 2nd 2013

ENPARK (Environment and Energy Park), a member of TECOM Investments and a free zone dedicated to facilitating and fostering growth of the energy and environment industry in the region, witnessed growth of 26 per cent during the first half of 2013. This significant increase saw the free zone awarding licences to eight new companies operating within the park.

The announcement was made ahead of GulfSol, the first dedicated exhibition to the PV and Solar industries in the MENA region due to take place from 3rd to 5th September 2013, at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The increase boosts the total number of companies in ENPARK to 48. Amongst these are international firms and key industry players such as First Solar, Inc. the world’s premier provider of fully integrated solar solutions, and Conergy Asia & ME Pte Ltd, a leading PV solution ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, September 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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 The satellite operator aims to work to recruit more homegrown talent as part of its transformation and development plans


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator today announced its inaugural participation at NAJAH 2013, one of the largest career fairs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at booth A16 in Hall 3. Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from October 29 – 31, the fair attracts top talent from multinational companies as well as universities and tertiary institutions across the UAE.

Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya, said: "Thuraya is committed to Emiratization and our participation at NAJAH helps us reach out to top homegrown talent. As an international satellite organization which has been established and based out of the UAE, we believe in building a strong foundation in the space industry and driving inn ... Read more »

Organized by MoI in cooperation with Watani Summer Camp for girls

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, organized a workshop that included a set of educational and entertainment activities for the children taking part in the Watani Summer Camp for girls. The workshop was organized by Watani- United Arab Emirates at the Kids R Us Nursery in Al Ain.

Lt. Col. Dr. Hammoud Al Affari, Deputy Director of the Law Respect Culture Bureau, said: "These activities fall within the bureau’s commitment to address all social categories, where children represent an essential component. Children enjoy an open mind and a developing soul that is able to receive new information; the workshop aims to ingrain in children social and humanitarian morals in a civilized manner in order to broaden their knowledge and horizons to ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, September 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi has seen the conclusion of the summer program event: "Police Friends.” Stage two of the event witnessed the participation of 50 male and female students; these participants are the children of Abu Dhabi Police officers.

The event was attended by Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Clubs and Sports Activities Department of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ); Colonel Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Cultural and Social Activity Department in Directorate; and a number of officers.

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Clubs and Sports Activities Department of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), asserted the significance of the program in terms of granting young girls and boys the skills they can use in their future. The colonel also stated that the program was divided into two stages where the second half was scheduled just ahead of the return t ... Read more »