New Achievement of the Ministry of Interior
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector in the Ministry of Interior has achieved the Committed to Excellence Certificate after passing the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). It is the first sector in the Ministry to make such achievement in excellence and comprehensive management development.

H.E. Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Resources and Support Services stressed that this achievement comes as a result of the directives of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior to continue the efforts for keeping pace with the future challenges and ensure as great amount of quality and excellence as possible, and elevate the level of services provided to the public by the Ministry.

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

During a ceremony that was held recently in Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Interior honored a number of prestigious radio station managers and broadcasters, in recognition of their cooperation with the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

In his speech at the ceremony to honor the partners, Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed his appreciation of the efforts exerted by the journalists working in all media outlets across the country.  The ceremony was attended by Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of the Security Media Department;  Alia  Ateeq  Al Rumaithi, Radio Branch Manager at the Security Media Department; and a number of officers.

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To help settle inmates’ outstanding financial debts

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

Al Faraj Relief Fund at the Ministry of Interior is participating in the third edition of the Ataya Annual Exhibition that is organized by the Red Crescent Authority  between the 5th and 7th of May. The proceeds of this exhibition will help settle inmates’ outstanding financial debts and provide assistance to their families.

Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of Al Faraj Relief Fund, valued the Red Crescent Authority’s initiative to choose the Fund as a key partner for the Ataya Exhibition, to highlight the plight of debt-laden and financially-faltering inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments and their families.

He called upon the various state institutions and sectors; businessmen; ph ... Read more »

One in five businesses has experienced an APT attack, yet 62% of enterprises are not increasing security training in 2014

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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Monday, April 28th 2014

One in five IT security professionals say their enterprises have been the target of an advanced persistent threat (APT) yet 62 percent of organizations have not increased security training in 2014, according to the ISACA 2014 APT Survey. A separate study by Cisco estimates that close to 1,000,000 positions for security professionals remain unfilled.1 These indicators of a massive talent shortage are compounded by a skills gap, with few cybersecurity programs emphasizing expertise in business strategy and communication, in addition to technology. To help address this growing worldwide skills crisis, global IT association ISACA today launched the Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) program at its North America CACS conference.

CSX, developed in collaboration with chief ... Read more »

Une entreprise sur cinq a subi une attaque APT, cependant 62 % des entreprises n’augmentent pas leur formation sur la sécurité en 2014

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ROLLING MEADOWS, Illinois. - Mardi 29 Avril 2014

Un professionnel de sécurité informatique sur cinq affirme que son entreprise a été la cible d’une menace persistante avancée (advanced persistent threat : APT), cependant 62 pourcent des sociétés n’ont pas augmenté leur formation sur la sécurité en 2014, selon l’enquête ISACA 2014 APT. Une étude à part de Cisco estime que près de 1 000 000 de postes destinés à des professionnels de la sécurité restent vacants.1 Ces indicateurs de manque de talents à grande échelle sont renforcés par un écart de compétences, avec peu de programmes de cybersécurité mettant l’accent sur l’expertise de stratégie commerciale et de communication, en plus de la technologie. Pour pallier cette crise croissante de compétences dans le monde, ... Read more »

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

Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al Rashedi, Head of Naturalization Department at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector, the Ministry of Interior, awarded a number of officers from the department with their new ranks, by virtue of the recent ministerial resolution on their promotion.

Brigadier Al Rashedi congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to double the efforts to upgrade the standards of police work. He also called on them to endeavor diligently and dedicate their efforts to enhance performance and achieve quality and development of services, with a view to maintain the Ministry of Interior's achievements in security and stability.

In conclusion, Bigadier Al Rashedi called upon the newly promoted officers to show team spirit in their work with their colleagues to provide distinguished services in police work.

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Le dispositif d’illumination de veine à la pointe du secteur offre la plus longue extension mains libres du marché et la première sélection de couleurs personnalisables

MEMPHIS, Tenn - Mardi 29 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE) Christie Medical Holdings, Inc., l’inventeur et le leader international des systèmes d’imagerie vasculaire par projection directe, a dévoilé aujourd’hui le dispositif VeinViewer® Vision2. VeinViewer est le premier et le seul dispositif médical d’illumination de veine qui utilise une lumière inoffensive proche de l’infrarouge, DLP®, et d’autres technologies pour projeter en temps réel une image numérique HD exclusive de la structure vasculaire sous-cutanée et des vaisseaux sanguins directement à la surface de la peau.

« Destiné à la personne qui travaille le plus dans un hôpital, l’infirmière de salle, le dispositif VeinViewer Visi ... Read more »

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

The Secretariat General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) has dedicated one million Saudi Riyals for the winners of the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Award for Security Research 2015 for the GCC countries. This year’s Award tackles the topic of “Cyber-crime in Gulf Society and the means to face it.”

During an introductory meeting held at Federal Police School, Colonel Dr. Ali Salem Al Tunaiji, member of the award board and representative of the UAE Ministry of Interior’s entry for the award explained that the Award value will be divided equally among winners. Juridical persons will receive 500,000 SR; while natural persons will share the remaining amount. The winners will also be awarded a certificate of appreciation that contains the winner’s name, his research, and the reasons for granting him the Award. Should more than one researcher w ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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Boehringer Ingelheim announces that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issue ... Read more »

Chinaplas 2014

SHANGHAI - Mardi 29 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Addivant™, une nouvelle société internationale apportant de nouvelles perspectives aux secteurs des polymères et du caoutchouc, annonce trois ajouts à la gamme de produits des modificateurs de polymères POLYBOND® au salon Chinaplas 2014. L'agent de pontage POLYBOND® 7200 offre aux modificateurs de polyoléfines le plus haut niveau de performance en matière d'adhérence et de charge renforçante. Les agents de pontage POLYBOND® 3249 et POLYBOND® 3349 permettent aux formulateurs de mélanges pour fils et câbles, à l'aide de retardateurs de flammes sans halogène (RFSH), d'optimiser les propriétés physiques des polymères. L'agent de pontage

POLYBOND® 7200 est spécifiquement conçu pour produire une dispersion et des propriétés physiques optimales dans des applications de polyoléfines renforcées avec des fibres naturelles, par exemple pour l ... Read more »

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

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ honored 54 distinguished staff members from the Directorate General of Finance and Services in the “Director General” category, as part of the preparations for the new edition of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award. The ceremony was held recently at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, as tribute to winners and participants, as well as the Award evaluation team and executives.

Major General Khalil Dawoud Badran, Director General of Finance and Services, stressed the keenness of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to motivate the human cadres and enhance their competencies, since they represent the key element of institutional productivity. He also reiterated His Highness’s commitment to enable the police force to excel in terms of performance and public services in order to provide a suitable envi ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL) announced today that Christopher C. Giglio has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Global Communications, effective April 28, 2014. He will report to Alexandra C. Trower, Executive Vice President, Global Communications.

Mr. Giglio will play a key role in ensuring proactive, globally aligned and locally relevant corporate communications, including media relations, internal and external communications, and executive communications for the Estée Lauder Companies. Additionally, he will join Alexandra Trower as a close partner with Investor Relations to help drive strategic financial communications, and liaise with the brand communications teams to create synergies that strengthen the Company’s corporate reputation.

“Chris brings a unique balance of global business acumen and communications expertise. I am thrilled to welcome him to our Comp ... Read more »

Following the submission of Final Master plan

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Bloom Properties, a subsidiary of National Holding and a leading developer of integrated communities in the Middle East, has announced plans to start infrastructure work on the Model Village and Shores of Karbala project in Iraq.

The announcement followed the submission of final master plan of the Shores of Karbala project to the Iraqi National Investment Commission hich will span an area of ​​20 sq km along the banks of Lake Razaza, west of the Iraqi city of Karbala. The mixed-use development will take shape as an integrated city offering contemporary civic amenities and facilities.

The project will be developed in a phased manner over a period of eight years according to the contractual agreement.

Shores of Karbala will accelerate the development of Karbala city into a thriving urban destination, leading to a more even distri ... Read more »

Industry Leading Vein Illumination Device Offers Longest Hands Free Reach in Market and First Customizable Color Selection

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

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(BUSINESS WIRE) Christie Medical Holdings, Inc., the inventor and global leader of direct projection vascular imaging systems, today unveiled VeinViewer® Vision2. VeinViewer is the first and only vein illumination medical device that uses harmless near-infrared light, DLP®, and other technologies to illuminate an exclusive real-time HD digital image of subcutaneous vasculature and blood patterns directly onto the skin surface.

“VeinViewer Vision2 is about listening to the hardest working person in the hospital, the floor nurse, and making the best even better,” said Chris Schnee, general manager and vice president of sales and marketing for Christie. “They asked for head-to-toe imaging without needing to reposition the device. T ... Read more »

Chinaplas 2014

SHANGHAI - Monday, April 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Addivant™, the new, global company bringing fresh thinking to the polymer and rubber industries, announces three additions to the POLYBOND® polymer modifier product line at Chinaplas 2014. POLYBOND® 7200 coupling agent offers polyolefin processers the highest level of performance in adhesion and filler coupling. POLYBOND® 3249 and POLYBOND® 3349 coupling agents allow wire and cable compounders, using halogen-free flame retardants (HFFR), to optimize physical polymer properties.
POLYBOND® 7200 coupling agent is specifically designed to deliver optimum dispersion and physical properties in natural-fiber reinforced polyolefin applications such as injection-molded automotive parts, profile extrusion and laminated packaging. Recent customer trials have confirmed the effectiveness of this coupling agent, with processors achieving the highest level of performance ... Read more »

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

The Al Ain Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police took part in the 29th Arab Deaf Week festival with a traffic awareness pavilion.  The week-long event taking place at the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, features participation of a number of government and private institutions that support this social segment, and is held under the theme “The Sports of the Deaf”.

Major Salah Abdullah Al Hemairi, Chief of Al Ain Traffic Section, stressed the section's keenness to interact with the various social events, in pursuance of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters' vision. This vision aims at spreading traffic education among the different society segments, especially school students of all academic levels, being the most important element in the awareness process and the pillars of the nation’s future. It also aims to acquai ... Read more »