Under the Auspices of HH Saif bin Zayed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Under the auspices of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Emergency and Public Safety Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations, will be organizing the Emergency Medicine Conference. The conference, which will take place from 8th – 11th December at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi, will be held under the theme "Contemporary Emergency Medicine: Challenges, Solutions and Evidence Based Best Practices”.

The Abu Dhabi Police invited all practitioners, nurse staff, paramedics and emergency workers to participate in the conference, stating that all conference presentations and courses, as well as the six workshops (CME) are accredited by the British Royal College of Surgeons in England. For registration visit: http ... Read more »

Three more cities, La Spezia, Pisa and Mantova, join the program

MEUDON, France. - Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Regulatory News:

Netsize, a Gemalto company, has announced that its SMS Ticketing solution is now being deployed by bus networks in eight cities across Italy, with La Spezia, Pisa and Mantova, the latest to introduce this convenient approach to traveling on public transport. More cities are set to follow, allowing millions of Italians the opportunity to purchase bus tickets from any type of mobile phone via a premium SMS, without the need to use bank accounts, credit cards or pre-register personal details online. Netsize is working alongside the leading mobile network operators in Italy, namely Vodafone, WIND, Telecom Italia and H3G.

The Netsize solution enables customers to buy flat rate travel tickets by sending a keyword from their phone to the bus operator. The electronic ticket is received via text in a matter of s ... Read more »

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

Brigadier Hamad Adel Al Shamesi, Director General of the Punitive and Reformative Institutions in the Ministry of Interior, said in a speech made on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

The 2nd of December 1971 is a great day in the history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It’s a memory that is engraved in the heart of every UAE citizen, and a day that embodies the determination and efforts made to reach to this achievement with the blessing of God, and with the keenness of Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the nation, and his brothers Their Highness Members of the Supreme Council Rulers of the Emirates, where the efforts to create the union became fruitful. The result was establishing a united country in a modern aspect that made it comparable to its developed counterparts in terms of development and progress. Today, the memory is renewed in the 42nd anniversary ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 30th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said in a speech on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:
Every year coming to an end leaves us with an extreme sense of joy and incense-full memories to remember and contemplate. The inspiration takes us back to the first steps of our country’s founding father on top of whom resides Zayed, the sagest of all nations who instilled the noblest values and morals in the minds of generations.
The whole region acquired a borne high position with the birth of the Union. The Federation stood a role model in all fields upon the unity of seven stars that enlightened the country and the Arab peninsula. Thanks to the loyal people and our enlightened Ruler, the leader of the process, this Union became few decades later the dear home and source of pride for all people.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto ... Read more »

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

Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police said in a speech on the occasion of the 42nd National Day:

This blessed day will always shine upon our nation like a bright sun in our glorious history. As we celebrate the 42nd National Day, we should take a moment to review what has been done to be able to create further success.

Our higher leadership shares the unlimited aspiration of the people. The plan is to exceed keeping up with development to create our own development, progress, and leading position, especially that we live in a rapid pace age where all mechanisms, technologies, plans, and strategies are evolving quickly.

The world is witnessing a rapid growth in means of facing changes. We, at the UAE, are aware of the future that we are creating for our coming generations based on science, acquisition, and innovation to face the crime r ... Read more »

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

Brigadier General Dr. Saif Bu Dhufaira Al Ameri, Director General of Security and Ports Affairs delivered a speech on the occasion of UAE’s 42nd National Day. Following is the text of the speech:

As we commemorate our young nation’s 42 years of unity and independence, we take pride as Emiratis with the landmark urban achievements that established a solid foundation for a brilliant present and a bright promising future, in a country of ongoing progress and prosperity, which pledges allegiance to leaders who have dedicated their efforts to serve their people and elevate the country.

On this cherished occasion, written in history with letters of gold, we recall the founding fathers and contemplate the great role and remarkable achievements made ​​by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and praise the unstinting efforts of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of t ... Read more »

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INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS, US - Tuesday, December 3rd 2013

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Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) and Eli Lilly and Company today announced new data1 from a Phase IV study evaluating linagliptin (5 mg) as monotherapy and in combination with metformin (1500 or 2000 mg) in treatment-naive adults with newly diagnosed (<12 months) uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The result showed that linagliptin as monotherapy or in initial combination wit ... Read more »

A Good Local Renown and a Prominent International Stature

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

The Ministry of Interior has earned an advanced prominent position on the international scene by preserving the security and stability enjoyed by the UAE, acknowledged as one of the most secure and stable countries, according to international organizations, institutions and forums. This embodies the higher leadership’s vision, which provided its full support to the police institution, and motivated it to keep abreast of the latest developments and innovations in police work.

The development of the Ministry of Interior in terms of improving the quality of its services did not just come by chance. It is the culmination of the efforts exerted by the police leadership, which harness every possible resource to implement the initiatives, plans, programs and strategies of the police institution, commensurate with the Federal Government’s visi ... Read more »

Le SBC de nouvelle génération fonctionnant à partir d’un logiciel a été conçu pour le sans-fil

RICHARDSON, Texas - Mardi 3 Décembre 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mavenir Systems (NYSE : MVNR a annoncé aujourd’hui la disponibilité générale de son nouveau contrôleur de frontière de session (SBC). Le SBC de prochaine génération proposé par Mavenir a été spécifiquement conçu pour les applications sans fil, et répond aux besoins en matière de mobilité, de modulabilité et de qualité de service, tels que requis par le Voice over LTE (VoLTE) et les services de communication riches en contexte (Rich Communication Services ou RCS).

Le SBC de Mavenir offre désormais une suite complète de fonctions sans fil satisfaisant pleinement aux normes établies et nécessaires pour lancer des services VoLTE et RCS qui devraient êtr ... Read more »

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

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, attended a graduation ceremony that recognizedpolice officers that have completed a specialized training course. The ceremony was attended by Holger Farnung, Military Attaché and Head of Unit at the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Arab Emirates; Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Al Amoudi, Director of the External Training Branch; and Captain Nasser Abdullah Al Sa’idi, Manager of the Training Branch at the Directorate General of Central Operations.

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations,handed out certificates issued by the Emergency and Public Safety Department to the graduates at the Directorate General of Central Operations and the Directorate General of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi. He stressed t ... Read more »

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

To mark the UAE’s 42nd National Day, Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs said in a speech:

The 2nd of December 1971 is a timeless date in the history of the UAE. This is the day of truth, marking the march of development, generosity, and kindness; which was led by the founder of the Union, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God have mercy upon his soul) who further elevated the UAE’s status to world-class levels. On this day, more than four decades ago, the Union embarked on a journey of development led by with the wisdom of HH Sheikh Khalifa and his brethren, their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, who endeavored to overcome all obstacles and pursue the path of progress, development, and security. Throughout 42 years, our nation has been able to position ... Read more »

A Next Generation Software-based SBC designed for Wireless

RICHARDSON, Texas - Monday, December 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR), today announced the general availability of its Session Border Controller (SBC). Mavenir’s next generation SBC is specifically designed for wireless applications and addresses the demands for mobility, scalability and quality of service as required by Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Rich Communication Services (RCS) services.

Mavenir’s SBC provides the full suite of standards-defined wireless functions needed to launch VoLTE and RCS services, which mobile operators globally plan to commercially launch starting in early 2014.

"We believe that as VoLTE and RCS services are launched and carriers start peering at the IP layer, the demand will increase and traffic will grow,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mavenir Systems. "Our next generation SBC is built for wireless services ... Read more »

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

To mark the UAE’s 42nd National Day, Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General of the Traffic Coordination Department at the Ministry of Interior said in a speech:

The 2nd of December represents a cherished occasion for the Emirati people. On this day, the big dream came true with the establishment of the UAE’s Union. By the grace of God and the support and wisdom of the higher leadership, our nation has become a role model for other countries in various fields.  

This occasion is recognition and tribute to the efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, May God have mercy upon his soul, and his brethren, their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, who worked hard to place the country in an advanced position among the world states. It is also an appreciation for His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who pursued the same path of pr ... Read more »

Leading global safety and security provider, a constituent of the S&P 500®, now trading on the New York Stock Exchange

DUBLIN - Monday, December 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allegion PLC (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, debuted today as a standalone, publicly-traded company following its spinoff from Ingersoll Rand. The $2 billion-a-year company will be headquartered in Ireland, with regional corporate centers in Carmel, Ind., U.S.; Brussels, Belgium; and Shanghai, China.

"For more than a century, we have been pioneers in developing products that help keep people safe where they live, work and visit,” said Dave Petratis, Allegion chairman, president and CEO. "This is an opportunity to carry forward the best of Allegion’s heritage, expertise and entrepreneurial roots while becoming bolder at capitalizing on major trends in commercial and residential security. As a global enterprise, we will continue to l ... Read more »

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

To mark the UAE’s 42nd National Day, Brigadier Dr. Ali Mohammed bin Darwish, Director General of Human Resources at the Ministry of Interior, said in a speech:

Come December 2nd of every year, Emiratis stand proud in appreciation as they commemorate the UAE’s National Day. On this auspicious national occasion, we reminisce and admire this entity which stood tall and rose to the challenges with the help of Allah, led by the unwavering faith and vision of the country’s leadership. It has built upon the unity between citizens and the leadership, demonstrated through the continuous efforts to implement the principles of justice.

Since the establishment of the State, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan along with his brothers, members of the Supreme Council and rulers of the emirates, have set a clear goal, to advance and develop the country. Out of their firm belief that building and ad ... Read more »

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

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior attended the Ministry of Interior’s celebration marking the UAE 42ndNational Day. The ceremony, organized by the Public Relations Department, was held in the Auditorium at the ministry’s Headquarters.

Attending the ceremony were Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Resources and Support Services; Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Hiri Salim Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; and Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-chief. Also attending were Directors General; department directors; and a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables, civilians, women staff, and staff members from the various departments of the Ministry of Interior, as well as representatives of various inst ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]


A delegation from the Leadership Development and Creativity Center at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, examined the best international practices in the field of preparing and qualifying leaders during a visit to the Republic of Singapore.

The delegation, led by Lt. Colonel Saif Hamid Al Dir’e, Director of the Leadership Development and Creativity Center, visited the Singapore Police Force and observed different police leaders development programs. Members of the delegation were introduced to the roles and equipment of the Assessment Center and visited the National University of Singapore where they were briefed about academic programs for developing leaders.

During the visit, the Leadership Development and Creativity Center reviewed with the Singapore National University and Police Force, opportunities to enhance cooperation and mutual e ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 2nd 2013

 The Al Ain Police Directorate participated in the International Aerobatic Show 2013, an event that is organized by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority at the Al Ain International Airport in Al Ain city. Participation in the event stemmed from Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s keenness to establish and enhance the idea of partnership within the community, and reiterate the importance of strengthening national pride and community values.

The police’s Information and Communication Technology Department were on hand at the event. Various devices and equipment featuring the latest modern and advanced technology used to maintain security and stability were on display at the exhibition. The police’s participation in the event helped in raising visitor’s awareness. At the event, booklets, brochures and giveaways were distributed to the crowds. Special attention was paid to the children at the event, ... Read more »

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

The Security Media Department extends its warmest congratulations to our highest leadership, and the people of the UAE on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the National Day. We pray to the All Mighty God for many returns of the occasion with a strong and proud UAE enjoying security and stability with the blessing of God, the wisdom of its leadership and the generosity of its loyal people.

A list of Speeches for the 42nd National Day:

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili

Major general Obaid Al Kutbi

Major General Rashid Al Matroushi

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran

Major General Abdul Aziz Al Shareefi

Major General Mohammed Al Awadhi Al Menhali

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi

Brigadier ... Read more »