Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

To demonstrate their unwavering love for the homeland and their commitment to rally around its leadership, the uniformed and civilian staff members of the Al Ain Police Directorate performed a human national flag. This gesture is part of the UAE’s 42nd National Day celebrations, and comes in line with the spirit of the Union. The Al Police Directorate security patrols also took part in the celebration by making a human formation representing the number 42.

The initiative, dedicated to the Higher Leadership to mark the nation’s unity and independence, aims to strengthen and instill a sense of national affiliation in the nation’s citizens.

The event was attended by Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of Al Ain Police Directorate, along with the chiefs of sections and police station directors. Also present were a large number of staff members from the Al Ain Police Directorate, as well as ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Acting Director General of UAE Civil Defense said in a speech made on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

The 42nd anniversary of the foundation of the Union makes us all commemorate the noble values of the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Rashid bin Said Al Maktoum and their brothers Members of the Founding Supreme Council, who all have set the plan of a developed and well-fortified country.

We are proud to mention on this glorious occasion our Higher Leadership’s support and care for the Civil Defense apparatus throughout the stages of development. The Federal resolution for establishing the Civil Defense Directorate in 1976, along with the Federal resolution of 2006, and Federal resolution no. 24 of 2012 have all contributed to enhancing the prevention and safety culture and practi ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Police Directorate announced that it has prepared a comprehensive plan to handle any potential emergency that may occur during the 42nd National Day holiday on roads and locations that witness large crowds of people, such as the Hili Fun City, Al Ain Airport, Al Jahili Fort, and the Green Mubazzarah area among others. It also reiterated the readiness of all police units to respond to any emergency call-outs during the holiday. Moreover, Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of the Al Ain Police Directorate indicated that the directorate has also geared up to secure the 10th Al Ain Aerobatic Show,  which  will be take place from Saturday November 30 to Monday December 2, at the Al Ain International Airport. The three-day fun-filled family event is organized in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Tourism and Culture.

 Al Amimi stressed the directorate’s keenness ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, delivered a speech on the occasion of the UAE 42ndNational Day. Following is the text of the speech:

The second of December 1971 is a historic day for the Emirati people. On this day, the Union saw the light, built on solid and well-established principles under the wise leadership of the founding father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and rulers of the Emirates. The overall development process started in all areas, providing well-being and prosperity to all citizens. Schools, universities, health centers and hospitals were established, the infrastructure and other facilities were built throughout the UAE. The leadership also harnessed all financial resources for the service of citizens, out of its abidin ... Read more »

Staff Members Aspire to Achievements Worthy of the Union’s March


ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ marked the UAE 42nd National Day with festivities across its various departments. The ADP staff members expressed their immense pride in the country’s higher leadership and its achievements on the local and international levels. They reiterated their allegiance to the leadership that elevated the UAE to attain a prominent status on the international scene, and praised the all-round prosperity and development taking place in the country. They added that they look forward to a bright future with great achievements worthy of the Union’s development march, stressing that this solemn occasion reflects the glorious journey of construction and giving.

Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Hiri Salim Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police attended the school students’ celebrations organized by t ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Fares Khalifa Al Farsi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police, said in a speech made on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

The 2nd of December is not an ordinary day; it is a historic event acknowledged worldwide, and an occasion celebrated by generations through history. Moreover, this day is a strategic turning point in the history of the region towards a bright present and prosperous future, thanks to the efforts of the founders of this young State. It has reached a prominent pioneer status on the map of the most progressive, prosperous and stable countries in the world thanks to the concerted efforts of its people.

During this march, the founders of this great nation have faced a lot of challenges, namely His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his Brothers Their Highness Members of the Supreme Council Rulers o ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Muhammed Ghadir Al Kutbi, Deputy Director General of the Federal Criminal Police said in a speech made on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

The celebration of our beloved United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day is a national event that makes us proud due to the utmost importance of the occasion as a turning point in the historical march of the UAE. It is a true window at the modern era with all of its development and progression that covers all walks of life. This march is best reflected in the cultural renaissance witnessed by the country since that date. The UAE is determined to move forward to further progress in areas of social, economic, political and scientific fields.

Under the leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, his brother H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and their ... Read more »

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

Heading a high level delegation, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior represented UAE at the 32nd Meeting for GCC Interior Ministers. The Meeting was held today Thursday at Manama in Bahrain.

In a statement he made upon arrival to Manama International Airport, His Highness valued the efforts of his Bahraini counterpart in the excellent organization and the warm welcoming that the UAE delegation received. His Highness praised also the efforts of all GCC countries in solidifying and developing security collaboration fields that accomplish further positive results benefiting regional countries and people.

HH was received in Manama airport by Lt. General Staff Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa Minister of Interior in Bahrain, accompanied by Major General Adel Khalifa Al Fadel, State Minister of Interior Affairs in Bahrain and Sheikh Muhamm ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US. - Monday, December 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    More than 10,000 people with Type 2 Diabetes and more than 6,500 treating physicians from 26 countries are to take part in new survey
    Survey to investigate how early conversations between people with Type 2 Diabetes and physicians can be optimised
    Insights from survey will be used to develop solutions to support primary care physicians and people with Type 2 Diabetes

(BUSINESS WIRE) Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced the launch of the largest multinational survey to investigate early conversations between physicians and people living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The survey was developed in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and will include more than 10,000 people with T2D and more than 6,500 treating-physicians across 26 countries worldwide. The findings will provide in-dep ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier General Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Director General of Headquarters Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, said in a speech on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

As we commemorate the 2nd of December 1971, we recall the majestic historic process of sizable indelible achievements that went down in history. The unification of the United Arab Emirates was made possible thanks to the enlightened vision and insight of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God have mercy upon him), the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, and his brothers, Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the emirates.  

The birth of our young state as a unified entity has laid the foundations to a strong, well-established country and unified the Emirati people, who work collectively for the welfare of all; a gesture that was welcomed and applauded by the Arab sister nations.

The ongoing a ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, delivered a speech on the occasion of the UAE 42ndNational Day. Following is the text of the speech:

The Second of December marks the National Day of our beloved country. On this special day, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the State and Renaissance builder established the Union.

The 42nd National Day is a solemn occasion entrenched in the hearts of all citizens. on this date, the UAE was established thanks to the strong will and determination of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, the Supreme Council Members and rulers of the Emirates. Their Highnesses have exerted unstinting efforts to lay down the foundations of our young State, which managed within a few years, to achieve a prominent international stature.

On this occasion, Emirati ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 28th 2013

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior announced working hours at its various departments across the UAE during the National Day holiday. The working hours on Sunday December 1st, and Monday December 2nd will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all customer service centers at these departments.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs said that work teams have been formed to ensure a speedy completion of customers’ emergency and urgent transactions. This measure aims to deliver services to the public by avoiding work pressure and the expected rush following the National Day holiday. It also embodies the Ministry of Interior’s strategy to achieve the standards of quality and excellence in performance.   

"This procedure exemplifies the directiv ... Read more »

TECOM’s leadership team congratulates the UAE and Dubai on successful Expo bid; highlights how the Emirate’s business community will benefit

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

Dr Amina Al Rustamani, Group CEO of TECOM Investments, today led the world class developer and operator of business parks’ congratulations to the leadership of the UAE and Dubai following news that the Emirate has won the right to host Expo 2020.

In a memo to TECOM’s 4,500 business partners, Dr Amina stated that its 11 industry-focused business parks – 10 of which are free zones – will play an important role in providing a stable and dedicated platform for thousands of companies as they seek to take advantage of the commercial opportunities hosting the Expo will bring.

According to a recent Oxford Economics report, hosting the Expo will contribute AED 141 billion to Dubai’s GDP and create 277,000 jobs over the next seven years. Dr Amina’s memo sug ... Read more »

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

A total of 45 students from Al Bawadi Primary School for Boys participating in the Police Friends Program, visited the Security Media Department, at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Office,  accompanied by social worker Abdullah Salem Basalib. This visit is in pursuance of the Abu Dhabi Police initiatives to promote cooperation and communication with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. The students presented a bouquet of flowers to the department’s staff members, on the occasion of the UAE 42ndNational Day.

Lt. Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of Security Media Depart welcomed the visiting delegation. "This visit underscores the values ​​of social responsibility undertaken by the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and its keenness to interact and communicate with all segments of society to deliver its awareness message,” pointed out Al Khaj ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. Genera Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior said in a speech on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

While celebrating its 42nd National Day, the United Arab Emirates is proud of the great accomplishments achieved during its march of development, revival, and solidification. The UAE has a prestigious status internationally due to the developmental accomplishments made in all sectors. These achievements had a major transformational effect on our nation, making the Federation a solidified life reality with prominent position and an example in all fields, especially the police that attained safety, security, and stability. These would have never been done without the enormous support of the country’s wise leadership to the Ministry of Interior and police.

December 2nd, 1979 is a dear occasion for all of us. We are living nowadays the celebrations of the 4 ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police, delivered a speech on the occasion of UAE’s 42nd National Day. Following is the text of the speech:

The 2nd of December 1971 was a glorious day in the journey of achievements, progress and development. It was a grand day that changed the course of history; the day the UAE turned into an oasis of abundance, and prosperity in the various aspects of life. The entire world stands in awe at the countless developments taking place in the UAE, which has become a worthy competitor for distinguished international awards.  This allows it to achieve further progress and well-being for its people, according to international-best advanced standards.

This historic occasion brings back memories from the glorious past, of how the late founding father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, sat togeth ... Read more »

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

The Ministry of Interior studied its preparations for the celebration of GCC Inmates Week, which is taking place from 8th – 11th December with the participation of all Punitive and Correctional Establishments in the nation. This year’s celebration is titled: "Take my Hand towards a Better Future.”

Brigadier Hamad Adeel Al Shamsi, Director General of Correctional and Punitive Establishments and the Head of GCC Inmates Week’s celebration committee for 2013, headed a meeting that was held in the headquarters of the Directorate General of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in Dubai.

Al Shamsi mentioned that visits between the Punitive and Correctional Establishments from the GCC will allow the exchange of expertise in the punitive and correctional systems field.

The participants were acquainted with preparations for the organization of the GCC Inmates Week, and discussed othe ... Read more »

TOKYO - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TOKYO:6302) announced today that it had received US FDA 510(k) clearance of its Proton Therapy System. It is the first 510(k) cleared medical device for Sumitomo. Proton therapy is a form of radiation therapy, which employs proton beams to kill cancer cells with better dose distribution in comparison with conventional x-rays. Currently 12 facilities are operational and several more are under construction in the United States, and the U.S. proton therapy market is expected to expand in the future.

Proton beam has a unique characteristic called the "Bragg Peak”. More absorption dose is delivered as the proton loses its energy; consequently, the maximum dose is deposited just before the beam stops, and there is no radiation dose to normal cells behind the target tumor volume. This unique characteristic is especially advantageous for cancers around critical organ structures and ... Read more »

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

The 18th Meeting of Public Ciphering Keys for E-passports, held at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, concluded its activities on Thursday afternoon.

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police honored the member countries participating in the meeting.

In its second day sessions, the meeting completed discussing the topics on the agenda. Captain Hamid Obeid Al Zaabi, Chief of Information Security and Telecommunications Section at the Ministry of Interior gave an overview of the UAE’s experience in activating the National Public Ciphering Keys (NPKD) project and operating it across the country’s various ports.

Participants praised this outstanding experience, which underscores the UAE's keenness to implement this project at ports at the countrywide level.

Concluding, delegates of the states participating in the meeting showcased ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 29th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the UAE’s 42nd National Day, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police organized a ceremony in its auditorium, in collaboration with the Public Relations Section.  

The ceremony included several events, which highlighted the meaning and values of national heritage namely; the UAE’s National Anthem popularly known as "Ishy Bilady”; the "Al Zaeem Al Falahi” poem clip, a gift from the MoI to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on the occasion of the 42nd UAE National Day; as well as folkloric songs. Emirati poet Lt. Mohammad Al Nuaimi also recited a national poem, which expressed his pride in his beloved country.

The directorate’s premises and departments were decorated with the UAE flag colors. Token gifts inspired by the occasion were distributed to the directorate’s staff members, including flag scarves and the National Day ce ... Read more »