Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 7th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and the Traffic and Patrols Directorate General, took part in the Harley Davidson 13th MENA Rally at Yas Island. The rally is organized in collaboration with the "Saeed” Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents from 5 to 7 December. More than 600 bikers from the GCC countries and Harley Davidson owners will take part in one of the best rallies of the Middle East.
The three-day rally organized by the (Harley Owners Group®)  H.O.G Club-Abu Dhabi featured a motorcycle rally from the Saadiyat Island to Yas Island and then to Sheikh Zayed mosque. The motorcycles’ convoy was led by the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic patrols. The 13th MENA Rally also included awareness-raising programs about bike riding, and motorcycle skills contests.  Assis ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior has asserted the importance and effectiveness of the modern methods that HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is adopting in order to ensure public participation in the planning and development of the essential sectors that concern everyday life, like the educational and health sectors. This will help produce the best solutions, ideas, and suggestions that will improve the education and health sectors, which are two essential sectors for advancement and development in all countries.

"The government is continuously striving to achieve Emiratis hopes and ambitions in a way that meet the outstanding level that the UAE has. This eminent level is the result of the wise leadership of the journey patron of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Arab Human Rights Committee recently visited the Ministry of Interior’s Human Rights Department. During the visit, the Arab Human Rights Committee (Charter Committee) from the Arab League, along with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, examined the Ministry of Interior’s efforts in the field of human rights.

Upon their arrival at the ministry’s headquarters, members of the Arab Human Rights Committee were welcomed by Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior, in addition to a number of officers and representatives of departments that specialize in human rights at the Ministry of Interior.

Brigadier Ahmed Nehkairah gave an overview of the Human Rights Department’s role at the ministry, and spoke about their tasks and duties that help the ministry advance in the field of human rights. He also briefed the committee ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department, concluded its participation in the initiative of displaying the largest statistical map of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the world that was held from December 1st until yesterday, Saturday, on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, marking the UAE 42nd National Day celebrations. Abu Dhabi Police old and new photo exhibition witnessed intensive public attendance from various social segments; especially school students, families, and foreign tourists.

Colonel Saif Al Shamesi, Chief of the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department of the Abu Dhabi Police stated that ADP participation falls within the framework of its strategic partnership with Statistics Center- Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and other society’s institutions. He explained that the police aims at implementing its strategy in commu ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]


A number of officers from the Abu Dhabi Police ICT Department gave lectures pertaining to information and communications technology to Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree graduate students of the New York University- Abu Dhabi. This endeavor, which comes upon an invitation from NYUAD to the ICT Department, aims to enhance new graduates’ skills, expertise and knowledge.  

Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Zaabi, Deputy Director of ICT Department, reiterated the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to bolster cooperation with all scientific bodies and institutions, by taking part in scientific and cultural events and conferences; particularly in the field of information and communications technology.  "This effort is in pursuance of the community-based partnership methodology between the police and community members and is part of the community-based programs implemented by the department, aimed mainly at ... Read more »

Women occupy 66% of Governmental jobs

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 8th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major Dr. Zubayda Jassem Mohammed from the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior said that women occupy 66% of the jobs at the public sector, including 30% leadership jobs related to decision making. "Females also represent 70% of total graduates from the country’s universities; one of the highest rates globally,” she said, adding that the state has guaranteed the human rights in general.

In a paper presented at the 2nd Regional Conference of Women Police, Major Mohammed reviewed the efforts made by the United Arab Emirates within the human rights field. She addressed the commitments of the UAE towards international laws on human rights. She also highlighted the first annual report of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking that was published last April, as the committee joined the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, attended the graduation ceremony of two specialized courses. The ceremony, which was organized by the Crisis and Disaster Department of the Central Operations Department, was held at the Ritz Hotel in Abu Dhabi. A total of 17 commissioned and non-commissioned officers completed the first course, while the second course was completed by 20 commissioned and non-commissioned officers.

Major General Al Raisi distributed certificates to the graduates in the presence of security expert and lecturer from the courses, Mr. Ahmed Jamil Qobeilat, as well as Captain Khalid Mohammed Al Obaidly, Management Affairs Branch Manager at the Crisis and Disaster Department.

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Organized by Nahd Tribe and ZHO Abu Dhabi Center for Care and Rehabilitation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the UAE’s 42nd National Day, the Saeed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents took part in the celebrations organized by Nahd Tribe in Al Shamikha City, and the Zayed Higher Organization- Abu Dhabi Center for Care and Rehabilitation for People with Special Needs. This comes in line with the society’s societal communication methodology to enhance traffic culture among all segments of society.

"Saeed ’s participation in the popular celebrations marking the National Day organized by Nahd Tribe included distribution of traffic awareness publications and brochures,” indicated Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Executive Director of the society.  He added: "The Saeed Society also took part in the celebrations held by the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs in line with its keenness to ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 6th 2013

As part of the Emergency Medicine Conference organized by the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters represented by the Emergency and Public Safety Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations, a number of pre-conference workshops will be taking place on Sunday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The conference’s official opening ceremony will take place on December 9, 2013, under the theme "Contemporary Emergency Medicine: Challenges, Solutions and Evidence Based Best Practices”.

The conference will host some of the world’s elite professors and experts in Emergency Medicine from the Harvard Medical School & Harvard School of Public Health, and the Department of Emergency Medicine of the Oklahoma, Manchester, Dublin and UK Universities.

Workshops will be held by medical specialists with topics namely; Emergency Airway Management; Advanced Concepts in Trauma Life ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police College celebrated the UAE’s 42nd National Day, in the training field of the Police College. The celebration was attended by all batches of officers, recruits and university cadets, in addition to the training and teaching faculty.

Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutobi, Police College Director, chiefs of sections, branch managers,  a large  number of the College’s officers, as well as secondary stage students from Abu Dhabi schools, attended the ceremony held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Education Council.

Al Kutbi stated that December 2nd 1971 is a precious memory commemorated by the Emirati people, stressing that celebrating this occasion reflects the sons of the nation’s appreciation and love for their Leader.

The Police College Director underscored the importance of solidarity between society members to mark this glorious occasion. He also stressed the ... Read more »

2.5 million pre-orders for nubia Z5S and Z5S mini on JD.com surpass previous record set by Xiaomi

SHENZHEN, China - Monday, December 9th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- nubia, the boutique smartphone brand of ZTE, is pleased to attract a record-breaking 2.5 million orders for the Z5S and Z5S mini on JD.com as consumers in China overwhelmingly endorse the best-in-class photography innovations and other user-driven features pioneered on the new devices.

The favorable market response to Z5S, priced at RMB 1,999, and Z5S mini, priced at RMB 1,499, surpassed a sales record previously set by Xiaomi, and affirms the strong potential of nubia’s online-based sales and marketing model. The two new smartphones were designed using consumer feedback garnered by nubia and JD.com in a C2B (consumer to business) approach to deliver a customer-defined user experience. Z5S and Z5S mini take nubia’s strengths in smartphone photography to a new level, becoming the first phones in ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A total of 13 students from the Chemistry Department, the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University visited the Forensic Evidence Department at Abu Dhabi Police. The visit aims to acquaint students with the department’s various disciplines and the nature of work at the Chemistry Department.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department, gave the visiting students an overview of the forensic labs’ development stages. He also underlined the ADP’s commitment to develop the technical and human resources, according to the best security practices that contribute to achieve justice.

Moreover, the students listened to a briefing detailing the chemistry lab’s functions as well as the various tests it conducts to uncover crimes. They also reviewed some if the cases handled by the Chemistry Department’s forensic laboratory.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 6th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police staff members recalled the achievements made by the high leadership and its unwavering efforts in ensuring the prosperity and development across all sectors in the country and maintaining national gains.  They also lauded the security and stability enjoyed by the UAE thanks to the unstinting support of the police leadership, which takes pride in its achievements on the occasion of the UAE 42nd National Day.

In that spirit, celebrations and events organized by the Abu Dhabi Police on this occasion continued.  The Ports and Airports Security Police Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police hosted a ceremony to mark the UAE 42nd National Day at the Abu Dhabi Aviation Building. A significant number of governmental and private bodies, of officers and constables attended the celebration.

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MARRAKECH, Morrocco--(BUSINESS WIRE / ME NewsWire)-- Suite au FTTH Council MENA qui s’est déroulé à Marrakech les 27 et 28 novembre 2013 et au cours duquel ont été exposées les ambitions du Maroc, le cabinet Arthur D. Little a identifié les grandes questions à instruire pour développer le haut débit fixe dans le Royaume.

Le Maroc a développé ses réseaux de haut débit mobile 3G en misant sur la concurrence par les infrastructures. En parallèle, les trois quarts de la population sont aujourd’hui couverts par des services de haut débit fixe.

Le Royaume envisage de poursuivre son développement dans les réseaux haut débit mobiles (LTE) et fixes (FTTH). Au total, le Maroc vise une couverture nationale de 2 Mbit/s et plus d’ici 10 ans et des réseaux de 100Mbit/s et plus pour 50% de la population d’ici 15 ans.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 5th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Fellow journalists,

Greetings,

In pursuance of the Security Media Department’s commitment to promote partnership and cooperation with the media, you are kindly required to provide us with your suggestions and innovative ideas to develop work methodologies. Kindly e-mail the Security Media Department at:  securitymedia00@gmail.com.

Thank you for submitting your suggestions as soon as possible.

Abdullah Shaheen

Press Branch Manager

Security Media Department

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