Autograde unfurls 3 new state-of-the-art systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

After having established its presence in a multitude of global transportation markets with its range of innovative products impacting safety, pollution control and fuel conservation, Autograde launched a new range of products at UITP-MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition in Dubai at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC).

The 4-day event being held from 27th to 30th April, 2014, promises to be one of the largest public transport events in the MENA region, is being organised under the honorary patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.

Continuing the company’s tradition of providing innovative solutions in vehicle, passenger and road safety, and underlying the company’s preeminent position in this vital market segment, Autograde unfur ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior chaired on Wednesday, the Abu Dhabi Police Higher Command Committee meeting.

During the meeting, which was held at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), H.H Sheikh Saif was briefed on the Report prepared by the Control and Discipline Section at Abu Dhabi Police for 2013, in addition to the already achieved Mystery Shopper reports. H.H Sheikh Saif  also reviewed  the Human Resources policies and the project aimed at qualifying competent personnel on Negotiation Skills during Crisis.

A number of topics on the agenda were also examined during the meeting;   appropriate decisions were taken accordingly.

The meeting was attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Bahraini Ministry of Interior was acquainted with the best work practices at the Inspector General’s office at the Ministry of Interior.

Brigadier Ali Jumaa Al Shamesi, Assistant Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior, met with the Bahraini delegation headed by Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Jassem Al Hatimi, Director of Quality Management and Financial and Administrative Control, in his office at the ministry’s headquarters. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways of promoting cooperation and coordination in administrative fields.

Colonel Ali Al Shamesi, Chief of Support Services Section, presented an overview of the organizational structure of the Inspector General’s office, its missions and duties, and the electronic systems adopted at the Ministry of Interior.

The meeting was attended by Colonel Jumaa Al Muhairi, Chief of the In ... Read more »

The company will unveil its new division “Runway Services” and partnerships.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 28th 2014

 Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies, the leading airport systems integrator in the region, will be participating in the Airport Show 2014 taking place from 11 to 13 May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The participation follows the resounding success made by Bayanat Airports at the 2013 edition of the Airport Show, where it inked major deals with Dubai and Abu Dhabi civil and military clients.

Over 250 leading global companies are participating at the 2014 event, showcasing their latest offerings and innovations to a projected 7,000 attendees, including 100 hosted buyers and over 50 expected regional aviation authorities.

Commenting on Bayanat Airports’ participation in this prestigious event, Georges Hannouche, CEO of Bayanat Airports ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police recently launched the Knowledge Charter, which includes commitment by all of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s leaders and staff members to achieve the strategic objectives, by investing in information and knowledge and participating in the process of sharing knowledge and expertise on all occupational levels. This approach would embody the concept of knowledge and enhance satisfaction rate of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s customers, partners, and community members, as well as the government’s confidence.

Upon launching the charter, Colonel Sheikh Mohammad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director of Peripheral Regions Directorate and Chairman of the Knowledge Higher Committee, indicated that the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s strategy focuses on upgrading the standards of strategic work and developing institutional performance to the highest levels.

He also explained the k ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Emergency and Public Safety Department at Abu Dhabi Police has set up a defibrillator device (CPR) at Abu Dhabi and Al Ain municipalities. This step was taken as a response to the instructions given by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to install defibrillators in public places across the UAE.

A special team from the Emergency and Public Safety Department has taken the responsibility of training staffs members at both municipalities on how to operate the device to provide this service to the public.

Officials at Abu Dhabi and Al Ain municipalities expressed their thanks and gratitude for the generous initiative of HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, praising his directives to install the life-saving device in public places and training both municipalities' staff on how to ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police organized a number of events, activities and programs for juveniles under the slogan "Charitable Gesture” (Basmat Kheir). The two-week event, organized in collaboration with several voluntary associations, combined the pleasant with the useful, with a view to achieve the ultimate goals of reform and rehabilitation.

A tribute ceremony was held at the conclusion of the events. Colonel Dr. Abdullah Muhammed Bu Hindi, Director of the Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police, extended his heartfelt thanks to all participants, valuing their significant efforts and exemplary performance. He also stressed the importance of such events in helping juveniles, thanked the events’ organizers, participants and beneficiaries and handed them certificates of appreciation for their valuable contributions.

For his part, First Lieutenant Moha ... Read more »

While meeting with 120 Community Police Volunteers Who Contributed More Than 1,000 Hours of Volunteer Work

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met on Wednesday, a total of 120 UAE nationals and residents working as Community Police volunteers, who took part  in organizing a number of exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and awareness campaigns, and committed up to more than 1,000 hour of volunteer police work.

His Highness welcomed the volunteers, and expressed his happiness with the social elite of Emirati youth and residents, which joins hands to reflect an honorable image of the UAE befitting its well-deserved stature.

In his address to the volunteers, His Highness said: “Volunteer work for the service of the UAE is the optimal way to show gratitude to this generous bountiful country and leadership, which ... Read more »

In excess of 200km per hour
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police seized 1,469 vehicles, and took all the legal necessary actions against drivers for driving at dangerous speeds on the internal and external roads of the emirate of Abu Dhabi; dangerous speeds are defined as speeds over 200km/hr. The offending vehicles were seized during the first quarter of this year for posing a major risk to other road users, and causing serious traffic accidents that result in deaths or serious injuries.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, stated that no leniency would be shown to violators of traffic rules and regulations as "reckless motorists are endangering their own lives as well as lives of other road users".  He also stressed that road monitoring has been increased through the traffic patrols, ... Read more »

Immediate priority to secure wildlife conservation in the Bukit Tigapuluh landscape

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) has today announced a plan to restore and support the conservation of one million hectares of rainforest across Indonesia. This ground-breaking initiative has been developed with input from many stakeholders, including WWF, Greenpeace and NGO members of APP’s Solutions Working Group. It will have a significant impact on the landscapes both in and around the plantation concessions in APP’s supply chain.
The commitment, which takes the company well beyond its legal conservation requirements, is approximately equivalent to the total area of plantation from which the company sourced pulp fibre in 2013.
This announcement comes just over a year after APP launched its sector-leading Forest Conservation Policy (FCP), which saw an immediate and permanent ces ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

For a special occasion like an evening tea party, nothing beats Dofreeze Euro Cake’s Jumbo Sandwich Cake treats. Relish double cake goodness in a single pack! Brighten up your gathering by serving your guests with these mood lifters to snack on. Packed between two layers of smooth, super moist cake, the center is filled with sweet goodness of rich flavoured cream.

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PHOENIX - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Make-A-Wish® International will celebrate its annual World Wish Day® on 29 April, with thousands of people across the globe. This year, Make-A-Wish is asking individuals across the globe to take part by visiting worldwish.org/wwd to make a donation in honor of the organization’s 34th anniversary and the 334,000+ wishes granted since its inception in 1980 – with the goal of raising US$100,000 this month to help make more wishes come true.

Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Wish recipients inspire all of us around the world through their incredible stories of courage and positivity illustrated through their wish experiences.

There are thousands of courageous children around the world who could inspire other children and communities by seeing their most cherished wishes b ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Middle East has been witnessing a boom in healthcare investments and this will continue to grow in the years to come. According to a report of Frost & Sullivan, healthcare spend in the region in 2011 was estimated to be USD 46.12 billion and is estimated to reach USD 133.19 billion by 2018.

Middle East Healthcare Informatics Summit (MEHIS) 2014 will engage local and regional stakeholders to highlight the region’s best practices in the Healthcare ICT sector. The summit will bridge the gap between policy makers, healthcare providers and solution providers with the objective of achieving top-line growth through innovative IT technologies that will further enhance the technological environment in the healthcare industry.

MCI Middle East is pleased to announce that the premiere association of health information management professionals worldwide, the American Health Information Man ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 25th 2014

A delegation from the Ministry of Interior attended for the first time the Interpol Information Technology advisory group meeting, held recently at the International Criminal Police Organization’s (Interpol) general headquarters in Lyon, France, with a view to take part in the technical consultations regarding the security systems databases adopted by 167 states, which contain more than 128 million files from different countries in the world.

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Acting Director General of Electronics and Telecommunications Services at the Ministry of Interior, explained that the UAE has attained a prestigious reputation around the world for constantly developing police and security systems in line with technological advances, affirming that the ministry’s systems are at the forefront of technology in this field.

The ministry’s delegation was headed ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reviewed on Wednesday the latest excellence certificates and rewards awarded to the Ministry of Interior; the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior; Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters and the Sharjah Police General Headquarters; a total of six national and international certificates.

While meeting with winning police entities, His Highness Sheikh Saif called for additional achievements and excellence for the best interest of the country and its residents.

The meeting was attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Un ... Read more »

LAGOS, Nigeria & TUNIS, Tunisia - Lundi 28 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continental Reinsurance Plc, la plus grande société de réassurance privée en Afrique (hormis l’Afrique du Sud), annonce l’ouverture d’un bureau régional à Tunis ainsi que l’introduction d’un produit conforme à la Charia.

Le marché de l’assurance en Afrique du Nord est le plus important en termes de primes brutes souscrites sur le continent, en dehors de l’Afrique du Sud.

Dr. Femi Oyetunji, Directeur général du Groupe Continental Reinsurance PLC explique: “Notre bureau local de Tunis occupe une position stratégique, ce qui nous permettra d’atteindre plus facilement les marchés du Maghreb et de l’Afrique du Nord. Notre proximité avec les clients nous ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 23rd 2014

The Western Region Police Directorate announced that its readiness to secure the Water Sports Festival, which will is set to kick off on Thursday at Al Marfa city beach in the Western Region and will continue until the 3rd of May. The Festival will be held in an area that spans over 20,000 square meters and will include cash awards totaling AED 4 million.

Colonel Ojeil Ali Abdullah, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate, highlighted the importance of this event taking place in the Western Region, pointing out the directorate's efforts to communicate with the public of visitors visiting the region from different areas across the country and abroad.

Moreover, he stressed the directorate’s keenness to implement the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s strategy in order to enhance security and safety for all society segments and constantly gain the public’s confid ... Read more »

SHANGHAI - Lundi 28 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), l'un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de systèmes et de produits de sécurité a célébré cette semaine l'ouverture du Musée de la sûreté et de la sécurité dans le district de Jinshan de Shanghai, en Chine, officialisée par la cérémonie traditionnelle chinoise de coupure du ruban. Le musée, qui présente des expositions sur la prévention des incendies et l'éducation à la sécurité, est le fruit d'un partenariat entre la société Allegion Security Technologies of China, le Gouvernement populaire du district de Jinshan et la Shanghai Fengjing Historical-Town Tourism Developing Co.

 « Aujourd'hui, nous sommes très fiers d'apporter une contribution aussi positive à la prévention des incendies et à l'éducation sur la sécurité », a déclaré à ce propos William Yu, président d'Allegion pour la région Asie-Pacifique. « Le projet du musé ... Read more »

PARIS - Saturday, April 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) will hold a conference call on July 18, 2014 to discuss the results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2014.

The conference call is scheduled to begin at 7:00 am (US Central Time), 8:00 am (US Eastern Time), 2:00 pm (Paris time). A press release regarding the results for the second quarter will be issued on July 17, 2014 after the close of markets.

Going forward, absent conflicts with market holidays, Schlumberger will hold its conference calls to discuss earnings results on the third Friday of the month following the end of a fiscal quarter, beginning at 7:00 am (US Central Time), 8:00 am (US Eastern Time).

To access the conference call, listeners should contact the Conference Call Operator at +1 (800) 230-1059 within North America or +1 (612) 234-9959 outside of North America approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, and ask for the & ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 22nd 2014

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior met in his office today (Tuesday) HE Michael Korbin, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged opinions about different issues of mutual interest especially those related to the policing fields.

The meeting was also attended by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Director General of the Headquarters Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police; Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, aHead of Human Rights Department in the Ministry of Interior; and Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the Office of HH the Minister.

For more information about:

The Ministry of Interior, please clic ... Read more »