Taking place as part of ISNR 2014

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi, will be organizing the UAE International Fire-fighter Challenge 2014. The challenge will be one of the highlights of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014), which is set to take place on April 1-3, 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

This first-of-its-kind event in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, is being organized by the UAE-based fire and rescue management firm,911 Occupational Safety and Fire Fighting Training. It will consist of a series of unique motivational competitions that test firefighters’ basic fitness skills, stamina and innovation, as well as their capacity to exchange know-how with their colleagues.

The competition will bring together the strongest and fastest firefight ... Read more »

Tremendous Growth Potential by Challenging Major OTT Service Providers

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RICHARDSON, Texas - Wednesday, March 5th 2014

Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR), a leading provider of software-based networking solutions, today announced that it will provide Rich Communication Services (RCS) and WebRTC services to Mobile Telesystems (MOEX: MTSS), the leading provider of telecommunication services in Russia and the CIS.

Mavenir’s RCS solution, based on its Rich Messaging Server (RMS), enables advanced multimedia services such as instant messaging, file transfer, voice calling and video conferencing through a single application installed on the phone. Mavenir is also providing its WebRTC Gateway, based on the Unified Access Gateway (UAG), to enable delivery of RCS services to the web and introduce new unified communication services for the corporate segment.

"We are pleased to be working with a leading operator such as MTS to create innovat ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Journal of Forensic Sciences has published scientific research conducted by the Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs of Abu Dhabi Police, titled: "The Best Estimate of Age at Death Through Children’s Teeth- UAE” in its latest issue.

Colonel Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Head of the Forensic Evidence Department at the Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the research was published in the scientific journal in full, which reflects the scientific trust given to Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Forensic Evidence Department, by the international scientific and forensic communities.

He said: "The Journal of Forensic Sciences is one of the most important scientific journals, in terms of impact and quality, and it is a leading journal globally because of its comprehensive forensic special ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Chairman of the Higher Committee for Labor Crisis Management in the UAE, commended the excellent results achieved by the Labor Crisis Management team of the emirate of Abu Dhabi in conducting inspections on labor camps, and the exerted efforts.
These remarks were made by Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi while chairing the Higher Committee’s 17th meeting, which was  recently held at the Armed Forces Club in Abu Dhabi. Major General Al Kutbi said: "We operate as per the directives set by the higher leadership. This approach has enhanced the government’s efforts to preserve  the rights of laborers within a scientifically well-thought framework, and according to international labor standards.”
"The action plans adopted by the committee have yielded results that befit the work requirements for the next phase, ... Read more »

LONDON. - Tuesday, March 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Braun is delighted to announce the signing of world renowned actress and beauty icon, Jessica Alba, as its new Beauty Brand Ambassador.

The Golden Globe-nominated actress will be featured in a new integrated campaign for Braun which will run across TV, print and online channels as well as in-store – rolling out from March 2014.

"Jessica Alba is a strong, passionate woman and an advocate for others – she is the perfect ambassador to talk about the role beauty and our products play in helping women to feel their best. Braun admires her for her principles, her talents and her ability to juggle a demanding acting career with being a great Mum,” said Alessandra Dolfini – Global Braun Marketing Director.

Braun’s female product heritage lies in creating beauty devices that, at the touch of a button, remove the barriers to achieving beautiful hair and skin. Braun wants every woman to glow inside and out ... Read more »

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed conveys UAE President’s Condolences to the Martyr’s Family

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, March 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates bid farewell to its martyred son, First Lieutenant Tareq Mohammed Ahmed Al Shehi after noon prayers on Tuesday, in his hometown Sham District, in Ras Al Khaimah. Large crowds of Emirati citizens and residents attended the funeral, along with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi , Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor; and Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

The body of the martyr was flown in on Tuesday on a private jet to RAK International Airport, where it was received by full military honors. The special official ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Saud bi ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 28th 2014

The Madinat Khalifa Police Station at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters held its first quarterly meeting for 2014 with 20 strategic government and private partners within its jurisdiction. During the meeting, attendees discussed the means to promoting community-based initiatives and enhancing social responsibility of community members in general, and especially people with special needs.

The meeting yielded valuable recommendations and results, so as to activate community-based initiatives at Madinat Khalifa and its suburbs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Major Mohammed Al Hosani, Deputy Director of Madinat Khalifa Police Station stressed that the meeting aimed at deepening social communication with various entities, and activating its role within its jurisdiction. "This would enhance awareness among the various community segments towards policing and social issues,” added Major Al Ho ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Central Operations Department, recently organized a specialized security workshop at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel.

The workshop was attended by Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services; and Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police.

Also present at the workshop were Brigadier Fares Al Farsi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks; Brigadier General Jassem Al Marzouqui, Deputy Director General of Human Resources; Brigadier Omair Al Muhairi, Deputy Director of Police Operations; Brigadier General Ismail Al Serkal, Deputy Director General of Central Operations; Brigadier Salem Al Shamesi, Deputy Director General of Finance and Services; along with a number of senior offic ... Read more »

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SAN DIEGO - Tuesday, March 4th 2014

Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services worldwide, today announced it has added Illumina NextSeq 500 systems to its force of NGS sequencers, enhancing the company’s established and highly efficient laboratory processes.

The NextSeq 500’s push-button operation provides a one-day turnaround time for an array of popular sequencing applications such as a single human genome, and up to 16 exomes, 20 transcriptomes, 48 gene expression samples, 20 non-invasive prenatal samples, and 96 targeted panels. Additionally, with the sequencer’s streamlined informatics, sequencing data can be run through a range of commercial pipelines.

"The addition of this advanced next-generation sequencing system provides our clinical laboratory with another powerful tool in the NGS space, adding to our current capabilities,” said David ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, March 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates hosted a preparation course for search and rescue teams’ arbitrators. The course is organized by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, and will go on until March 7th.

The course is being held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of experts and parties from 20 countries that are concerned with the supervision of Search and Rescue Teams. The course included a day-long practical training course on search and rescue efforts, as well as lectures and standard comparisons addressing classification guidelines and international accreditation standards, , the means to manage classification mentors efficiently, fields of development and lessons learned.

"Having chosen the UAE to organize this important course emphasizes its efficient role in supporting the United Na ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, March 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Sports Activity Section at the Strategy and Performance Development Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ organized the 2014 Pentathlon Championship. 70 participants from the various departments of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ competed in the two-day championship, which included a number of competitions including; long jumping, javelin throwing, swimming, shooting and track running.  

The Government and Diplomatic Facilities Protection Department secured first place; the Police Schools Department ranked second, and the Western Region Police Directorate ranked third.  

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, and Colonel Anwar Abdullah Al Mulla, Head of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department of Abu Dhabi Police, honored the winners and those who contributed to the success of the competition.

  A ... Read more »