Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, August 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior’s council, hosted by UAE national Mohammed bin Bakhit El Ketbi in Al Ain, discussed the “Role of National Service and its Impact on Personal Development”.  The council is part of a series of awareness councils organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, in cooperation with the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

The host of the council, Mohammed Bakhit Al Ketbi, stressed that national service is one of the most important topics that is addressed by the councils. “National service nurtures the concept of positive patriotism amongst future generations. It represents an honorable way to reflect the importance of embodying the values of loyalty and giving back to the homeland,” he said.

The council, moderated by media figure Rashid Mohammed Al Nuai ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, August 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Higher Organizing Committee of the 2016 International Conference for Security and National Resilience (ISNR) has discussed the action plan of the sub-committees, in addition to the preparations and ideas  for the inauguration  ceremony of the exhibition and conference, which will be held from the 15 to the 17 of March next year at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center.

The Higher Organizing Committee recently held its fourth meeting at Al Ittihad Hall at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters. The meeting, which was chaired by H.E Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Ketbi, Head of the Higher Organizing Committee of the exhibition and the conference, tackled the implementation of the strategy, action plan and achievements of the sub-committees in preparation for this major mega international event. Attendees also discussed the need to enhance equipment and reviewed the plan ... Read more »

JOHANNESBURG - Mardi 4 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - La confiance chez les dirigeants d'entreprise en Afrique a chuté à son plus bas niveau depuis Octobre 2009 au du deuxième trimestre  de 2015. L’indice de confiance Global Pulse de la YPO pour l'Afrique, qui piste les niveaux de confiance des PDG dans la région sur une base trimestrielle, a chuté de 3,2 points pour atteindre 57,4 points, à la suite d'une forte baisse de la confiance dans l'Afrique du Sud.

Après avoir rebondi de 1,3 point au premier trimestre  de 2015, la confiance en l'Afrique améliore  le composite global de 3,5 points pour enregistrer 60,9 maintenant. L'Afrique est la deuxième plus pessimiste région du monde, précédée  seulement par  les PDG en Amérique latine.

« Les économies africaines sont fortement défiées par des facteurs internes et externes. La Croissance lente, la faible production agricole et les baisses des ... Read more »

JOHANNESBURG - Tuesday, August 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Confidence amongst business leaders in Africa fell to its lowest level since October 2009 in the second quarter of 2015. The YPO Global Pulse Confidence Index for Africa, which tracks CEO confidence levels in the region on a quarterly basis, slipped 3.2 points to 57.4, on the back of a sharp drop in confidence in South Africa.

After rebounding 1.3 points in the first quarter of 2015, confidence in Africa now trails the global composite reading of 60.9 by 3.5 points. Africa is the world’s second-most pessimistic region, with only CEOs in Latin America less positive.

“African economies are being severely challenged by both internal and external factors. Slow growth, weak agricultural production and commodity prices, extremely high levels of unemployment and electricity supply issues, in many countries, particularly South Africa, are clearly having an impact on confidence amongst ... Read more »

NEW YORK. - Mardi 4 Août 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody’s Analytics, un chef de file dans la gestion du risque de crédit, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il a renforcé sa solution RiskOrigins, qui assiste les prêteurs commerciaux dans la prise de décision et la surveillance du crédit. Parmi les améliorations, un nouveau modèle de workflow collaboratif et une fonction de structuration des transactions permettent aux prêteurs de prendre de meilleures décisions en matière de crédit, de rationaliser les processus complexes d’évaluation du risque de crédit, d’améliorer l’efficacité et de se conformer aux règlementations.

 « Dans le contexte de faibles marges bénéficiaires et de forte concurrence d’aujourd’hui, les banques doivent travailler de façon plus intelligente et plus efficace que jamais – en particulier quand il s’agit d’évaluer le crédit », affirme Keith Berry, Directeur généra ... Read more »

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Tuesday, August 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mandilicious, the world's first restaurant chain to serve the slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a food court setting, has opened a new outlet in the Al Salaam Mall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The launch comes following the agreement between Raddah Investment and Mandilicious to expand the restaurant’s development to Saudi Arabia, with a total of three outlets before end of this year. The newly opened outlet is the chain’s second in Jeddah following the launch of its first outlet in May, with a third expected to be launched in the Aziz Mall before the end of August.

“The response so far has been incredible,” said Fayez Al Nusari, CEO and Founder of Mandilicious. “We are the first to conveniently serve the traditional slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a quick-service fashion in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - and from the overwhelming success of our first ou ... Read more »

To Provide Safety and to Avoid Aggravating Injuries

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, August 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police have introduced a smart device system to the Emergency and Public Safety Department. The new system is used in rescue missions for traffic accident victims who are injured or trapped inside vehicles by utilizing the CRS program, which includes a sophisticated database of every type of car.

The rescuer is able to rely on the program to access information regarding hazardous areas of the vehicle, such as areas where the car may have airbags, sensors, or cylinders. The program also specifies the rescue tools that are needed for the operation, the strength and quality of vehicle’s steel equipment, the type and distribution of the frame, and the presence of any high-voltage electrical connections or automatic seatbelt retractors. Additionally, the program provides locations for the fuel tank, engine, and the main an ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Naturalization, launched the ‘Happiness Hour’ initiative. The initiative will be implemented at the level of the various naturalization departments and sections nationwide to measure the levels of customer satisfaction with the services provided to them. It aims to streamline and simplify the procedures, speed up transactions, and take care of customers.

Colonel Suhail bin Kaltham Al Khaili, Deputy Director General of Naturalization for Investigation Affairs, launched the initiative during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi.

According to Major Ahmed Hadi Rashidi, Deputy Director of the Naturalization Department in Abu Dhabi, the initiative is part of the Ministry of Interior’s 2014 - 2016 strategic plan. “It aims to stre ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The summer events for the Friends of the Police Program kicked off on Sunday, and will continue through August 13th. A total of 347 sons and daughters of officers, non-commissioned officers, and civil workers at Abu Dhabi Police are expected to participate; with 225 children participating in Abu Dhabi and 122 children participating in Al Ain.

The program is organized by the Cultural and Social Activity Section of the Clubs Department for the sons and daughters of officers who are between the ages of 6 and 14. The program activities include recreational visits, cruises, and a number of tours at police departments, and target practice.

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Clubs and Sports Activities Department, highlighted the commitment of the Abu Dhabi Police to keep children occupied during their leisure time throughout the summer vacation. “The time with these children is dedic ... Read more »