Technology enables mobile payments using the mobile phone


AMSTERDAM - Thursday, November 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Vivo has selected Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, to provide the TSM (Trusted Service Manager) platform. With the Gemalto platform, the operator can offer mobile payment products and services using Near Field Communications (NFC) technology, which makes it possible to carry out financial transactions by simply tapping a mobile phone near a specific terminal.

The initiative reinforces the positioning of the company, a "Telco Digital”, and represents a further step towards the democratization of electronic payments - adding mobility, security and convenience for its users.

With the solution in place and together with Gemalto’s UpTeq multi-tenant NFC SIM cards, Vivo will be able to expand its product portfolio for m-payments, offering services to mobile customers ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Region’s leading financial institution, Mashreq has brought the future of digital banking to its customers. Launched at five branches across the Region – Dubai Internet City, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Mall, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi Main – Mashreq invited customers to touch, gesture, and engage with the bank’s product offerings through new interactive digital experiences.

By collaborating with Infusion – which leveraged Microsoft technologies as the platform – Mashreq was able to realize its vision and bring to fruition one of the most stunning and elegant digital banking experiences in the region. As a result of this deployment, Mashreq was named "Best Banking Innovation in the Region” by Banker Middle East Industry Awards for its innovative approach including the Infusion retail concept.

"Our new interactive branches are an industry first. Our customers live a digital lifest ... Read more »

Jiddah, Arabie Saoudite - Jeudi 28 Novembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

le Royaume d’Arabie Saoudite accueillera un forum international de premier plan sur la recherche sur le cerveau et les soins de santé personnalisés sous le thème : «  The Brain Forum- Challenging the Future ». Le forum considéré  comme le premier de son genre au Moyen Orient réunira certains des penseurs et pionniers les plus éminents au monde dans le domaine de la recherche sur le cerveau et la technologie associé au le domaine de neuroscience. L’évènement qui traitera  les sujets des maladies d’Alzheimer, de Parkinson et de l’épilepsie entre autres, aura lieu les 3 et 4 décembre au Laylati Hall à Jiddah. Ce forum créé par Dr. Walid Juffali, le fondateur de « W Science », réunira 16 intervenants qui discuteront les sujets de la technologie, des maladies et des soins de santé relatifs au cerveau.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Family Security Meeting concluded its activities on Wednesday at the Emirates Park Zoo in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The Peripheral Regions Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ participated in the event, which took place under the slogan: "A Coherent Family, A Secure Society.” The three-day event was organized in cooperation with the Emirates Steel Inc.

Major Khatem Mubarak Al Kutbi, Operation Affairs Director at the Al Rahba Police Station, lauded the meeting’s success: "The Family Security Meeting has witnessed a significant turnout of families and children, as well as participants from educational, social and humanitarian organizations, who appreciated the noble initiative launched by the Abu Dhabi Police to boost awareness among the various society segments and age groups,” he said.

"Choosing the Emirates Park Zoo as a venue for this event has added to its success and increased ... Read more »

Successful launch of Intertek’s first Food Safety Symposium in South Africa.

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LONDON. - Thursday, November 28th 2013

Intertek, the global testing, auditing and certification organisation, have launched a series of training sessions in South Africa to promote food safety within the country. South Africa’s population is growing, as is the demand for safe and quality food. Intertek have recognised this opportunity to develop effective food safety systems within local organisations and have committed the investment to achieve this.

The two-day training sessions were successfully launched in Johannesburg on the 21-22 November, and Cape Town on 25-26 November. The focus of the sessions was on the globally recognised Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) scheme, to highlight how businesses could implement and benefit from it.

Chetan Parmar, Senior Vice President of Food Services at Intertek, stated "With significant improv ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the 18th Meeting of Public Ciphering Keys for E-passports started today, Wednesday, and will continue for two days at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi.
Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police inaugurated the meeting that was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Brazil Eduardo De Mattos Hosannah; and representatives of 39 member countries of International Civil Aviation Organization. Khalid Nasr Al Tai'e, Director of Electronic Auditing and Information Security Directorate attended the event with Captain Hamid Obeid Al Zaabi, Chief of Information Security and Telecommunications Section at the Ministry of Interior.
The meeting, which is organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), started ... Read more »

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WELLINGTON, Fla. - Thursday, November 28th 2013

2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival to Have Five CSI 5* Events and a Record 51 FEI Ranking Classes Over the Circuit

Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) and Rolex SA signed an unprecedented 10-year sponsorship agreement to make Rolex the "Official Timepiece” of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and of the world-renowned FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). The FTI WEF serves almost 6,000 horses and 2,000 riders from 50 states and over 30 countries.

The long-term partnership will facilitate a record US $1.63 million dollar increase in prize money bringing the grand total to over US $8 million dollars at the FTI WEF, making it one of the richest circuits in the world. Three new FEI-rated CSI 5* events will be added to the schedule, which will make five of the 12 weeks during the circuit at the highest level in Show Jumping. There will also ... Read more »

Dubai, UAE - Thursday, November 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

On behalf of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), H.E. Engineer Essa Al Haj Al Maidoor, the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, inaugurated the "10th UAE International Conference & Exhibition on Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine”. The inauguration took place this morning at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference will be attended by anesthesiologists, intensivists, internists, emergency medicine doctors, pain therapists, surgeons, medical students, anesthesia technicians, ICU nurses, physicians and specialists from around the world.

Dr Khalid Saleh, President of ICAP 2013 and Emirates Society of Anaesthesia said, "This year the conference aims to make an impact regionally and internationally in the field of Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine. An outstanding group of high profile ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, the Diamond sponsor of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Geophysics, displayed its leading project, "Forensic Geology Investigation.” The project utilizes advanced geophysical engineering technologies to fight and detect crimes for the first time across the country.

Participating in the conference, Colonel Abdurrahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department at the Abu Dhabi Police, explained the project saying: "The project has received the Police Creativity Award from the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in 2011. It is based on the idea of the police leadership and includes 3 main points: geophysics, geology tests and forensic data base.”

"Forensic geology plays an important role in geology evidences and crime scene and helps investigators and the judicial system to fight crime. It also plays a role in detecting locations that could be used to hide w ... Read more »

Plans to Establish a Training Center in areas of Sheltering and Rehabilitation for Victims of Human Trafficking

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013

The Ministry of Interior underscored its commitment to acquaint female officers with the Future Leaders Program and encourage them to enroll in the program, in a bid develop their competencies and upgrade the level of performance of police work.

These remarks were made on Tuesday by Major Dr. Omar Ibrahim Al Ali, from the Leadership Development and Creativity Center, speaking to the gathering at the 2nd Regional Conference of Women Police. In his address, Al Ali highlighted the role of the Center in developing female officers working at the Ministry of Interior. He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to empower women cadres in collaboration with the Emirates Women Police Association.

Developing Teams

Al Ali indicated that the Ministry of Interior has adopt ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

As a strategic partner, the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ supports the Statistics Center- Abu Dhabi’s initiative to display the largest statistical map of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the world. The map will be displayed on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, from 1-7 December, to mark the UAE 42nd National Day celebrations.

The participation will include an exhibition of old and modern photos, featuring the Abu Dhabi Police’s journey since its inception in 1957 to present day. The exhibition will also display its patrols and its former and modern logos. A film about the Abu Dhabi Police’s Golden Jubilee will be played. Furthermore, the Abu Dhabi Police will organize a contest focusing on its development on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 1-7 December. The contest will conclude with prizes offered to the winners.

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police, stre ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today received a Promotion of Electrical Science and Engineering Award from the Promotion Foundation for Electrical Science and Engineering for "Development of CoPt-SiO2 granular medium for perpendicular magnetic recording”. This follows on from the September award to Toshiba of the "Innovative Technology & Product Award 2013" by the Magnetic Society of Japan for "Development of CoPt-Oxide/Ru granular magnetic film for perpendicular magnetic recording media”. These achievements underline Toshiba’s leadership in the development of advanced magnetic materials and manufacturing processes for perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology.

The principle of PMR was proposed in 1977 by Dr. Shunichi Iwasaki, now Professor Emeritus at Tohoku University, who received the Japan Prize in 2010 and the Order of Culture in 2013 for his distinguished services in inventing the te ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Moments after the announcement that Dubai has won the bid to host Expo 2020, Lt General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior stated: "We thank Allah Almighty for granting us this epic win in our bid to host the World Expo 2020.”

In his address posted on the Ministry of Interior’s website, His Highness credited this global success to the efforts, perseverance and wisdom of the country’s leadership, represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his brother, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, who have endeavored constantly to attain the most prominent local and international achievements.

"I am extremely happy and proud with this national win; but frankly it doesn’t surprise me. The UAE has been a symbol of significant and distinguished achie ... Read more »

Enhancing Social Awareness

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, November 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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 at the Ministry of Interior, said that family security is one of the most important factors in developing individuals in any successful society. He also stated that the importance of achieving the goals of family security at the centers does not require extensive research as everyone knows that providing health and social care, and spreading love and sympathy among individuals in each family are enough to implement security in a society.

He added that the concepts of security and family are two faces of the same coin and are closely related. No family-based society can flourish without stable security, and stable security cannot be achieved without a socially clean family environme ... Read more »

Finalizing Preparations to Ensure Traffic Safety

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police completed its preparations to ensure traffic safety and a streamlined traffic flow during the UAE’s 42nd National Day celebrations. For this end, it has deployed traffic patrols across all celebration areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region to enable all society segments to express their joy on this auspicious national occasion.

Captain Suhail Faraj Al Qubaisi, Traffic Violations and Precedence Acting Branch Manager urged motorists to express their happiness during this occasion with a civilized spirit and avoid traffic violations under the theme: "Let's all celebrate under the Spirit of the Union without committing violations.”

Al Qubaisi called upon motorists to adhere to the celebration conditions set by the directorate: "Repeated violations during National Da ... Read more »

Reflecting the humanitarian and fatherly efforts of UAE president

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – November 27, 2013  [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, instructed the Ministry of Interior to install the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in the different public places across the country.

His Highness asserted that the initiative is in pursuance of the generous and fatherly efforts of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. It also reflects the dedication of His Highness, father of the Emirati family, towards every individual who lives on this prosperous land, which has become an oasis of security and safety for all.

Accordingly, the Emergency and Public Safety Department installed on Wednesday, the first of many devices at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, and carrie ... Read more »

Second Regional Conference of Women Police Starts in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 25th 2013

According to Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, combating crime is not an individual responsibility; it is a societal collective responsibility that requires concerted efforts and resources to prevent crimes with all means and strategies. "Crime does not recognize borders, race or gender,” He said.

These remarks were made by H.E Lt. General Al Sha’far at the 2nd Regional Conference of Women Police, which started on Monday in Abu Dhabi under the theme: "Women Police…Challenges and Future.” The event is organized by the UAE Women Police Association, in coordination with the Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and the Scientific Committee for Symposiums and Conferences in the Ministry of Interior.

In his address at the opening ceremony, Al Sha’far added: "Hostin ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and issuer credit rating of "bbb+” of Trade Union Cooperative Insurance Company – A Saudi Joint Stock Company (TUCI) (Saudi Arabia). The outlook for both ratings remains stable.

The ratings reflect TUCI’s robust risk-adjusted capitalisation and resilient overall earnings. An offsetting rating factor is the execution risks associated with the company’s ambitious growth plans.

Despite volatile market conditions, TUCI grew its gross premium revenue by 30% in the first nine months of 2013 and generated strong overall earnings for the period. High growth is expected for the remainder of 2013 and over the medium term, principally driven by an exclusive agreement with a motor dealership to provide extended warranty motor insurance across Saudi Arabia.

While over the longer term the successful exec ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the UAE 42nd National Day, the Law Respect Culture Bureau will be launching a law-themed wall mural project at the Abu Dhabi Corniche.  The mural is intended to allow people to express their views and impressions on the law and how laws are applied to them.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau indicated that this legal questionnaire is a first-of-its-kind concept that brings together art and law as an effective tool to change people’s wrong perceptions of the law.

Lieutenant Colonel Al Ghoul urged all citizens to take part in this project, to express their views on the law and its role in achieving security and stability in the community and protecting the interests and freedoms of individuals. "This mural provides the opportunity for people to spontaneously describe how they perceive the role of each member of society in instill ... Read more »