Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Colonel Khamis Musbah Al Marar, Head of Ports and Airports Security Departments at Abu Dhabi Police attended the graduation ceremony of 2 courses at the Ports Security Institute. The courses included: a Security Detection and Inspection course using Computer-based Training Simulation (CBT) and a course on Airports Security Basics. The courses were attended by 42 participants and spanned over one week.

Colonel Al Marar noted that training police staff members embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy aimed at qualifying its human cadre, according to international-best standards and practices; with a view to enhance the security and safety processes in the country.

"The training system at the Institute keeps pace with the latest developments by resorting to highly skilled international instructors, to upgrade the staff’s performance and competencies, so as to positively reflect on the quality of ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior recently honored a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables, female staff, and civilians from the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Resources and Support Services Sector, participants and first place winners in the sixth sports events organized by the Police Sports Federation for MoI staff members.

During the ceremony, Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Resources and Support Services praised the distinguished results achieved by the honorees, within their participation in the sixth sports competitions.

The honoring ceremony was attended by a number of officials including Brigadier Ali Mohammed bin Darwish, Director General of Human Resources at the Ministry; and Brigadier Abdul Malik Jani, Head of Police Sports Federation Department. Also present were heads of departm ... Read more »

For Rescue and Evacuation of Medical Emergencies from Abu Dhabi Oil Fields

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, October 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held on Monday, at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif  bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inspected the first civil air ambulance helicopter for emergency rescue operations from  onshore and offshore oilfields and facilities in Abu Dhabi. It is noteworthy that this utility helicopter, the Bell 412 EP for Enhanced Performance, is the first of its kind in the UAE, and is fitted with cutting edge medical equipment.

The Bell 412 EP crew briefed His Highness on the helicopter’s specifications and functions; as well as the services it will provide to cater to all workers of onshore and offshore oil and gas fields in the emirate as of October 2013.

"The helicopter’s medical and logistics team includes skilled medical attendants highly qualified ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, October 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held at Westin Hotel in Dubai, Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior received the Best Creative Strategy Award. The Award, presented by an international specialized research company was awarded to the Ministry of the Interior.

The Secretary-General emphasized that this achievement embodies the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and stems out of the abiding faith in the Ministry of Interior’s vision to ensure that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi remains a community enjoying security and safety, by providing high-quality police services to citizens, residents and visitors of the emirate. He pointed out that quality safety and security has become a prerequisite in the world, to achieve a safer, secure and prosperous life for everyon ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 3rd 2013

The Federal Police School in Sharjah celebrated the graduation of personnel from six specialized courses: the Administrative Inspector and Disciplinary Council Members’ Skills Development Course; the 2nd Zero Budgeting Course; the 2nd Police Work Productivity and Performance Enhancing Course; the 15th Handling Prisoners and Detainees Course; 22nd Foundational Relationships Course; and the Human Resources Management Course for Women. The Police Officers Training Institute organized the celebration in cooperation with the Federal Police Training School in Sharjah.

The celebration was attended by Colonel Dr. Jassem Mohamed Al Baker, Deputy Director of the Federal Police School. The goal of the Administrative Inspector and Disciplinary Council Members’ Skills Development Course is to promote the knowledge, capabilities, and skills of participants. The course tackles the methods and tools applied ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Music Band marked the International Day of Older Persons, observed on October 1 each year, by staging a musical performance on Tuesday during the event organized by the Emirates Heritage Club and the Family Development Foundation on the occasion. It is noteworthy that representatives from the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) took part in the event, held in the Heritage Village on the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi.

Lieutenant Fahed Al Hammadi, Musical Activities Branch Manager at the Music Section of the Police Schools Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ emphasized the keen attention of the Police Music Band to take part in the various societal and national events. "The participation of the Police Music Band in the International Day of Older Persons celebrations is an acknowledgement of the role of parents and grandparents in the development and prosperity of society,” added Lieutenant Al H ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has urged the Policies and Strategies Council at the ministry, to achieve global competitiveness in upgrading police services provided to the public, and to adopt the appropriate ideas and proposals consistent with the smart government's policy. He also called for embracing the development and modernization approach followed by the government, under the wise stewardship of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and their brethren Their Highnesses, Supreme Council Members and rulers of the Emirates; to maintain the prosperity, security and decent life taking place in the country.

The Policies and Strategies Council at the Ministry of Interior had he ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Central Operations Directorate General, will resume the second phase of registration in the e-ports project (E-gate) in Al Ain on Sunday. The first phase of registration for UAE and GCC nationals, residents, and others, who have entered the UAE on a visa, had started in Al Ain Mall last Sunday and concluded on Thursday.

Major Mohammad Ahmad Al Zaabi, Director of the E-Ports Project at the Ministry of Interior, stated that the registration process witnessed significant turnout; pointing out that it will resume at the aforementioned center as of Sunday October 6 and will continue through Thursday, October 10.

Major Mohammad Al Zaabi also noted that the registration procedure for the E-Port project is free of charge. "Applicants are required to bring their original passport; the registration process will take just 20 seconds,” he added.

Conclud ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 3rd 2013

The Directorate General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police held a workshop on buildings security methodology at the Police Officers Club, in line with the higher leadership’s keenness to secure police buildings. The workshop was attended by 40 officers, and comes in line with the implementation process of the buildings security methodology at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ.

In his lecture, Major General Dr Ibrahim Al Fakharani (security expert) indicated that the buildings security philosophy is a new approach adopted and organized by the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters across all security facilities. It is taught to security personnel within three different stages. The first stage is related to police buildings specifications in terms of construction and location. It also sheds light on the architectural design, notably the health and good ventilation aspects, and targets the Me ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In a ceremony held on Tuesday in his office, Colonel Ahmed Saif bin Zeitoun Al Muhairi, Deputy Director of Peripheral Regions Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police honored citizen Shady Najib Abideen (33 years old) of Syrian nationality, in recognition of his cooperation in foiling a theft attempt of two bulldozers, and the arrest of the perpetrator who intended to sell them as scrap metal.

Colonel Al Muhairi lauded citizen Abideen’s efficient role in maintaining security and stability. He also praised his valuable assistance and quick response in reporting the suspected foul play which led the police to thwart the attempt beforehand; calling on all society segments to adhere to these values.

He added: "This honoring embodies the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy, which calls for activating community partnership between the ADP and the public, and bolstering cooperation to establish security and safety ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi explored ways to enhance cooperation with the Health Authority- Abu Dhabi (HAAD) along with a number of topics of mutual interest between the two parties. The work mechanism at the Birth Notifications Section at HAAD, and appropriate answers to the various questions and inquiries with respect to areas of work at the various departments and sections at the directorate general were also among the topics tackled during the meeting.

For this end, Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, had recently held a meeting with a delegation from the Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, headed by Dr. Salem Abdullah Al Kaabi, Head of Community Services and Birth Notifications Section at HAAD.

The meeting, which was held in the conference room of the General Directorate of Residency ... Read more »

FINDLAY, Ohio - Saturday, October 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today filed a complaint in Delaware Chancery Court asking that subsidiaries of Apollo Tyres Ltd (NSE: ApolloTYRE) be required to expeditiously close the pending merger between the two tire companies in accordance with the terms of the definitive merger agreement.

Cooper stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the pending merger on Monday, September 30, satisfying Cooper’s final affirmative condition under the merger agreement for closing the $2.5 billion, all-cash transaction. The pending merger was announced on June 12 after the boards of directors of both companies unanimously approved the sale of Cooper to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo for $35 per share.

Cooper is asking the court to compel Apollo to take actions so that the transaction may close. Among other matters, the complaint says that Apollo is seeking to delay an agreement wi ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013

Sultan Hamid Al Jasmi, the United Nations Consultant in the State, praised the idea of establishing the Law Respect Culture Bureau as a pilot experience in the world emphasizing the pivotal role that the country aspires to accomplish internally and externally.

Al Jasmi made this statement during his meeting with the bureau’s team to review the UAE's experience in the field of legal education and promoting legal awareness among individuals.

Stressing that this civilized experience underscores the state’s official institutions’ commitment to maintaining the personal interest of individuals, he said, "Not only are these institutions disseminating amended laws in line with the evolution of societies, they go beyond what other civilized states do by reaching individuals, acquainting them with applicable laws, and educating them about their rights and obligations in each legislative text. Th ... Read more »

Results of Phase 1/2 Study Show Reduction in Disease Severity Following Challenge with Live Norovirus, Provides Evidence for Further Investigation

SAN FRANCISCO & OSAKA, Japan - Saturday, October 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) announced today results of a Phase 1/2 study of its intramuscular bivalent (GI/GII) norovirus vaccine candidate in healthy adult volunteers who were challenged with the most commonly occurring norovirus (genotype GII.4) that causes gastroenteritis. The study demonstrated that two doses of the experimental bivalent norovirus were well tolerated, and that the candidate vaccine had a clinically relevant impact on the incidence of norovirus illness after challenge, as well as the severity in breakthrough cases. In addition to the impact on clinical illness, a positive trend toward reduction in viral shedding in stool was observed. The study also provided important informati ... Read more »

Major General Al Nuaimi: To enhance social awareness about violence against children

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, October 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) created the "Child Protection Award” as part of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) awards categories. The award will create a vibrant film culture on child protection issues locally and internationally, in pursuance of the Ministry of Interior’s vision. Best Film and Best Screenplay awards will be presented to films that raise awareness of child protection and safety.

In a statement on the sidelines of his press conference, held on Tuesday, at the Emirates Palace Hotel, to mark the upcoming launch of the 7th Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF), Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection, said: "The Child Protection Award has been introduced a ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Police College celebrated the graduation of officers from two specialized training courses: the Modern Secretarial and Office Management course and the Body Language course. The one-week courses were organized by the Police Officers Training Institute and attended by 42 officers from various directorate generals at the Ministry of Interior and Police GHQs in the State.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutbi, Police College Director, underscored the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to  promote the efficiency of national human cadres in the Ministry, and develop their abilities to improve police performance by enrolling them in specialized training courses. Developing national cadres falls within the Police Leadership’s directives to augment police work.

The Modern Secretarial and Office Management course develops the knowledge, abilities, and skills of t ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police and concerned police entities have finalized preparations to receive pilgrims across road border points and airports. The Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ghuwaifatborder pointstarted to receive pilgrim fleets heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals.

Brigadier Dr. Saif Bu Dhufaira Al Ameri, Director General of Security and Ports Affairs at the Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police to provide organizational, logistic, and humanitarian services to the pilgrims. "The Abu Dhabi Police is committed to providing distinguished and fast services, providing a proper space to receive pilgrims and delivering humanitarian services helping them continue their journey to the Holy Land,” he said.

He added: "The Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs, represented by the Ports and Airports Security Department, has carried ... Read more »