COLOMBES, France - Thursday, March 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, today announced its selection by Mondaine, a leading player in the watch industry, to offer watch contactless payments firstly in Switzerland, by providing the world’s first contactless payment chip the size of a SIM card for the watch market. OT’s pay chip is independent from the watch as it is inserted into the watch band or loop and can be easily removed and inserted with another watch, allowing consumers to always have their ‘OT credit card’ with them on the wrist. “We are very pleased to launch this new product in the watch country by excellence” commented Eric Duforest, Managing Director of the Financial Services Institutions Business at OT “This demonstrates our commitment to innovation and to offering high-end wearable products. This state-of-the-art product will enable banks to propose an enha ... Read more »

Tips from MoveSouq.com and AIG Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, March 17th 2016 [ME NewsWire] UAE residents were shocked and awed by the strong wind and rains last week, which left some damaged cars and property in its wake. AIG, a Home Insurance provider in UAE, has partnered with home services site MoveSouq.com to assist residents in figuring out how to get help from their insurance companies to repair damaged homes. Q: Does home insurance cover storm damage? A: Yes. “In addition to storms, [AIG] also cover[s] other natural calamities such as flood and fire, as well as damage caused by burst water pipes, theft, and vandalism,” stated Ramsey Chami, the Head of Personal Property insurance at AIG. The bad news, according to MoveSouq.com CEO Bana Shomali, is that “very few people take these risks seriously and, as a result, do not buy home insurance.” AIG estimates that only about 6% of UAE residents actually have home insurance. Q: How much does home insurance cost? A: Home ... Read more »

Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Mar 13, 2016 [ME NewsWire] Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, opened the 32nd Gulf Traffic Week this morning (Sunday). The opening ceremony took place at Yas Mall in the presence of Major General Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police. The event is organized by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and held under the slogan "Your Choice Determines Your Destiny." Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed that the UAE’s participation along with its sister states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) emphasizes the sincere and continuous endeavors of the UAE to render traffic regulations and laws effective, and to keep pace with the civilized and urban advancement witnessed by the ... Read more »

Visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Upon the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, a delegation from the UAE Ministry of Interior recently offered condolences to the family of the martyr Sergeant Turki Mohammed Al-Enezi. Martyr Al-Enezi was killed in the line of duty when he was deliberately run over by a vehicle during the Kuwait National Day celebrations. During their visit to the deceased’s home in Saudi Arabia, the delegation members expressed their heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. They prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the deceased’s soul and to rest him in eternal peace. The deceased’s family expressed their thanks and appreciation for the UAE MoI’s delegation and praised the kind brotherly gesture, which deepens brotherhood ties and unity of blood and destiny. Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul ... Read more »

“A sudden change of lane while driving, when approaching traffic lights, is an objectionable behavior; which compromises the safety of the driver and puts his life and the lives of others at risk.” ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Security Media Department extends its warmest greetings to you and thanks for your unrelenting cooperation. We highly value your partnership aimed at boosting security and safety system in the UAE. In line with our ongoing effort to shed the light on the positive and negative behaviors that are captured by the Security Media patrols’ cameras, we will keep providing you with a reality photo and caption that reflect the various behaviors and incidents taking place in society; in order to promote security awareness and improve the sense of security and community responsibility. We hope that you would kindly dedicate the appropriate space to these photos and captions. Photo Caption: “A sudden change of lane while ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, March 16th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Major General Maktoum Ali Al Shareefi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, emphasized the importance of keeping track with the different plans and projects and examining the latest developments and improvement mechanisms. He also stressed the need to provide all forms of support and assistance to ensure that work teams are capable of overcoming any obstacles and difficulties, in line with the approved plans. “This would ensure high-quality results and top-level performance, and enhance the civilized image of Abu Dhabi police, which embody the widespread development and progress achieved in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” he said. These remarks were made by Major General Al Shareefi during his visit to the General Directorate of Police operations. Major General Al Shareefi chaired the directors and directorates’ meeting, which was attended by Major General Omair Muhammad Ateeq Al Muhairi, Director General ... Read more »

FRANCFORT, Allemagne - Jeudi 17 Mars 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--À un mois du début du très attendu Smart Summit de Francfort (www.frankfurt.smartsummit.net), plus de 400 décideurs de haut rang ont désormais confirmé leur participation. Cette conférence et exposition gratuites, qui se tiendront les 6 et 7 avril2016 au Kap Europa, à Francfort, comportera 3 pistes individuelles qui mettront l'accent sur l'écosystème de l'IdO et la société intelligente ; le Smart Home Summit (congrès des maisons intelligentes), le Smart Cities Summit (congrès des villes intelligentes) et le Industrial Internet Summit (congrès de l'Internet industriel). Parmi les plus de 80 conférenciers de premier plan figureront : Piet Coelewij, Directeur général de Sonos Steve Moore, Directeur Maison branchée chez Dixons Carphone Bram Sieben, Stratège Ville intelligente, Ville d'Amsterdam Werner Spec, Maire de la ville de Ludwigsburg Gustaf Landahl, Chef des départements, Ville de Stockholm Josep-Ramon ... Read more »

Under the patronage of H.H Hazza bin Zayed ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the events of the seventh edition of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016) will kick off next Tuesday, March 15th. Organized by the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with Reed Exhibitions-Middle East, the ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016 will be held over the course of three days at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center (ADNEC) from 15 – 17 March. Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Vice Chairman of ISNR’s Higher Organizing Committee, said: “The exhibition is a prominent international event in the field of security and safety in the Middle East and North Africa. It provides public and private sector decision-makers with the latest in security technology, critical infrastructure protection, emergency prepare ... Read more »

FRANKFURT, Germany - Tuesday, March 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- With 1 month to go to the highly anticipated Smart Summit Frankfurt (www.frankfurt.smartsummit.net), over 400 senior decision makers have now confirmed their attendance. Taking place on the 6th and 7th April 2016 at Kap Europa, Frankfurt, the free to attend conference and exhibition will feature 3 individual tracks focusing on the IOT ecosystem and smart society; Smart Home Summit, Smart Cities Summit and the Industrial Internet Summit. Over 80 Leading speakers will include: Piet Coelewij, Managing Director, Sonos Steve Moore, Connected Home Director, Dixons Carphone Bram Sieben, Strategist Smart City, City of Amsterdam Werner Spec, Mayor, City of Ludwigsburg Gustaf Landahl, Head of Departments, City of Stockholm Josep-Ramon Ferrer Escoda, Former Smart City Director, Barcelona City Council Hayri Baracli, Secretary General, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Ina Homeier, Head of Smart City Unit, Ci ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The third edition of the Education Interface Exhibition is scheduled to kick off on Monday at the new headquarters of Al Ain Women’s Club, under the theme “2016 Year of Reading”. The exhibition will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior, with the participation of more than 80 governmental and quasi-governmental parties; private institutions; as well as educational institutions including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, and the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). The exhibition, which is organized by Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club and Emirates Events, will continue until March 16th. The exhibition aims at supporting the higher education, and establishing partnerships to serve the objective of building a knowledge and education-based society. It also aims to establish communication channels with educational institutions for the service of E ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The third edition of the Education Interface Exhibition is scheduled to kick off on Monday. The exhibition will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior, with the participation of more than 80 governmental and quasi-governmental parties; private institutions; as well as educational institutions. The exhibition provides a great opportunity for high school students to get introduced the different educational options, training and academic programs offered by the universities and educational institutions, and to seek experts’ advice in choosing what best suits their interests and ambitions. Lt. Colonel Dr. Nasser Mohammed Al Bakr Al Zaabi, Head of the Postgraduate Studies Department at the Police College at the Ministry of Interior, stressed the keenness of the Ministry of Interior to participate in such exhibitions to introduce the students to the various police departments and their work, as well a ... Read more »

BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, March 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fractus, S.A., based in Barcelona, announced that it has entered into a worldwide patent license agreement with one of the major mobile phone manufacturers from Japan. Global sales of smartphones to end users totaled 403 million units in the fourth quarter of 2015, a 9.7 percent increase over the same period in 2014, according to Gartner, Inc.* Asian cellphone manufacturers will continue to gain market share during 2016 as they rapidly expand outside their home markets. “We are delighted to enter into this license agreement since it reinforces our presence in Asia and it recognizes Fractus as a unique technology developer in the field of antennas”, said Ruben Bonet, President & CEO of Fractus. Fractus is a world leader in antenna technology and IP licensing, with more than 120 patents and patent applications worldwide. Its intellectual property and patent portfolio is widely recognized within the industry w ... Read more »

Yes, we can all use more oxygen than what we get from breathing Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, March 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire] There’s no question you’re alive today because you breathe in through your nose and mouth, giving your lungs enough oxygen to keep you going. OXiGEN water takes our ability to consume life’s most important element a step further, delivering activated stabilized oxygen (ASO®) through bottled water so you can take advantage of all the benefits of optimal oxygen levels throughout the day. OXiGEN is now widely available throughout the UAE, including at Carrefour and its presence is expanding quickly. OXiGEN water contains a highly stable proprietary O4 molecule that stays in water for at least two years after bottling. With each bottle comes 1,000 parts per million (PPM) of stabilized oxygen. Most bottled and tap water contains between five and 40 PPM. “We’re shaking up the beverage industry globally; this is evident from the reaction we’re getting as mo ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Saturday, March 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire] On Tuesday 8th March, International Women’s Day, over 100 guests from the PR industry in Dubai attended the launch of a brand new networking organisation – Women in PR MENA. This new group, a chapter of the recently establish Global Women in PR organisation, will provide an important channel for women working in the PR industry in the Middle East and North Africa. The objective for WPR is to give senior women in the PR industry an opportunity to network face-to-face, share ideas and experiences and to help mentor the next generation of women to reach the top of their profession. It provides an opportunity to discuss the issues and the challenges facing individuals and indeed the PR industry itself whilst also campaigning on issues directly affecting women – from the gender pay gap to the shape of the boardroom. Commenting on the launch of the new group Co-Founders of GWPR Sue Hardwick and Angela Oakes said “we we ... Read more »