ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Major General Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, attended on Wednesday a security drill at the Force 7 Department’s headquarters. The drill was organized by the General Directorate of Guards and Special Tasks at the Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Korean Police Department. The drill included a number of mock operations, which highlight the field duties undertaken by the General Directorate of Guards and Special Tasks’ various departments; as well as training exercises aimed at maintaining staff members’ readiness and fitness and reflecting staff members’ skills and competence. Major General Al Rumaithi praised the participants’ abilities in implementing the established security scenario and contributing to its success. He also commended their unrelenting dedication, competence and efficiency, as well as their prompt response and utmost readiness. He ur ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior gave instructions to launch the Ministry of Interior Youth Council with the aim to support distinguished young competencies at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and empower them in line with the future approaches. The council’s outcomes would be utilized in identifying key challenges, providing solutions and programs to address them, as well as launching initiatives that support the MoI and its objectives. The MoI set transparent and objective steps for choosing the members of the Council of 20-30 years-old age category from all sectors of the Ministry. The launch of the MoI Youth Council comes in parallel with the Emirates Youth Council the was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Emirates Youth Council aims to realize continuous communica ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Ministry of Interior’s Executive Council discussed the most important development projects and strategic initiatives for the Ministry of Interior. The meeting, the fourth for 2016, was headed by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and was held in Al Ittihad Hall at the Ministry’s headquarters. The council tackled various topics related to the development of police work, and issued a number of relevant recommendations. The meeting was attended by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs; Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Assistant Undersecretary of Resources and Support Services; Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior; Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Da ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Pyramedia, regional leader in the media broadcasting industry and winner of multiple media awards, has been announced as the latest addition to the continuously growing international network of AIB partners. This announcement comes close on the heels of Pyramedia’s recent wins at the Gulf Radio and Television awards in Bahrain last month where Pyramedia CEO Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini had stressed the importance of regional media companies to not only continue delivering quality content but also laid emphasis on the need for local and regional organizations to play their collective part in showcasing the Arab talent on the world stage. Speaking on the occasion of the announcement, Dr. Al Ruwaini, who is also an Academy member of the International Emmy Awards and a member of the international jury of the AIB’s annual factual awards, said “Pyramedia’s membership with the AIB is another conscious step in its internatio ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Pyramedia, regional leader in the media broadcasting industry and winner of multiple media awards, has been announced as the latest addition to the continuously growing international network of AIB partners. This announcement comes close on the heels of Pyramedia’s recent wins at the Gulf Radio and Television awards in Bahrain last month where Pyramedia CEO Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini had stressed the importance of regional media companies to not only continue delivering quality content but also laid emphasis on the need for local and regional organizations to play their collective part in showcasing the Arab talent on the world stage. Speaking on the occasion of the announcement, Dr. Al Ruwaini, who is also an Academy member of the International Emmy Awards and a member of the international jury of the AIB’s annual factual awards, said “Pyramedia’s membership with the AIB is another conscious step in its internatio ... Read more »

Le Dr Hollander rejoint Ora après dix ans comme chef de file de l’industrie à Allergan BOSTON - Samedi 30 Avril 2016 [ME NewsWire] Venez rencontrer le nouveau chef des services médicaux d’Ora à ARVO (BUSINESS WIRE)--Ora, Inc., le principal partenaire mondial pour le développement de dispositifs et produits pharmaceutiques ophtalmiques, a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de David A. Hollander, M.D., M.B.A., au poste de chef des services médicaux et premier vice-président. Le Dr Hollander a récemment servi comme chef du domaine thérapeutique et vice-président du développement clinique à Allergan®, responsable de la stratégie globale et des programmes de développement clinique dans le segment antérieur de l’ophtalmologie et les soins oculaires grand public. « La technologie, l’approche opérationnelle et la talentueuse équipe d’Ora ont été essentielles à l’édification de notre réputation d’excellence. La perspective, l’expérience et les compétences que le Dr Hollander apporte à Ora ... Read more »

Obtained by the first Arab Emirati Officer ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received in his office at the Ministry of Interior, First Lieutenant Hamed Salim Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, who obtained a distinguished certificate in the police and security fields from the NYPD Police Academy. With this certificate, First Lieutenant Al Nuaimi becomes the first Arab Emirati officer to graduate from this prestigious Academy, alongside 1100 US policemen. His Highness congratulated First Lieutenant Hamed Al Nuaimi for this outstanding achievement and urged him to pursue further efforts, educational attainment and skills in various professional and development areas. Sheikh Saif also praised the distinguished relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, within the exchange of expertise between the Ministry of Interior and the New Yor ... Read more »

Les membres Hilton HHonors gagnent le double de Points (illimité), chaque jour et dans chaque hôtel du portefeuille Hilton MCLEAN, Virginie - Dimanche 1 Mai 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton HHonors, le programme de fidélité des 13 enseignes distinctes du groupe hôtelier Hilton Worldwide, permet de plus simplement gagner le maximum de Points avec une toute nouvelle promotion, riche et illimitée. Les membres qui réservent directement et séjournent dans n’importe quel hôtel du portefeuille mondial de Hilton Worldwide gagneront le double de Points pour tout séjour entre le 1er mai et le 31 août 2016 et ce, sans condition. Enlevant la complexité de gagner des Points et permettant aux membres de rejoindre leur destination de rêve plus rapidement, la Promotion bonus illimitée ne limite pas le nombre de Points pouvant être gagnés, ne stipule aucune exclusion et n’exige pas un nombre minimal de nuits. Grâce à la promotion, les membres Hilton HHonors inscrits, qui réservent directem ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The Punitive & Correctional Institutions Department at Abu Dhabi Police recently organized the annual students’ forum 2016 at Al Wathba Section in Abu Dhabi. The forum is part of the qualification program aimed at preparing and rehabilitating inmates to join the workforce. Colonel Saeed Hassan Al Yammahi, Acting Deputy Director of the Department, stressed the importance of the fruitful cooperation between the Punitive & Correctional Institutions Department and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), as well as the active partnership that contributes to developing society and the government services in the UAE. He also noted that the qualification program is carried out in accordance with the latest practices and has yielded notable achievements. For his part, Dr. Farid Al Yahki, Director of the Labor Market program, expressed his thanks and appreciation for the supervisors of the program for their efforts to ... Read more »

Hilton HHonors Members Earn Unlimited Double Points, Every Day at Every Hotel in the Hilton Portfolio MCLEAN, Va. - Sunday, May 1st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 13 distinct hotel brands, is making it simpler to max out on Points with a brand new, rich and limitless promotion. Members who book direct and stay at any hotel across Hilton Worldwide’s global portfolio will earn Double Points for all stays from May 1 – August 31, 2016, no strings attached. Taking the complexity out of earning Points and enabling members to get to their dream destination faster, the Unlimited Bonus Promotion has no cap on the number of Points that can be earned, no exclusions and no minimum night requirements. Through the promotion, registered Hilton HHonors members who book direct will earn Double Points for each night at all Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Co ... Read more »

Dr. Hollander joins Ora after 10 years as industry leader at Allergan BOSTON - Saturday, April 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Meet Ora’s New Chief Medical Officer at ARVO (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ora, Inc., the world’s leading partner for ophthalmic pharmaceutical and device development, announced today the appointment of David A. Hollander, M.D., M.B.A., as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice-President. Dr. Hollander most recently served as Therapeutic Area Head and Vice President of clinical development at Allergan®, responsible for global strategy and clinical development programs in anterior segment ophthalmology and consumer eye care. “Ora's technology, operational approach, and talented team have been critical to building our reputation for excellence. The perspective, experience, and skills that Dr. Hollander brings to Ora will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to every phase of our clients' development programs, large and small," said Ora’s President and CEO, Stuart B. ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The third batch of candidates enrolled in the Customer Service Excellence Diploma program at the Ministry of the Interior, reviewed the best customer service practices, during a recent visit to the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Colonel Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi, Head of the Customer Service Department at the General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development at the General Secretariat of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior’s Office, stressed the ministry's keenness to provide participants in the program with practical expertise and theoretical applications; and to acquaint them with advanced international best standards in the field of customer service. Furthermore, he explained that the specialized diploma is a top priority for the ministry, by which it seeks to achieve new distinguished levels of customer service and mark a qualitative leap in implementing a set of standards, notably ... Read more »

During the Higher Command Committee of Civil Defense Meeting ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reviewed the outcomes and proposals to develop work processes in the Civil Defense Sector. His Highness particularly discussed the efforts to develop prevention and safety measures pertaining to residential buildings, and commercial and industrial facilities, to attain the best international standards. All of these issues were tackled by His Highness Sheikh Saif, while attending the Higher Command Committee of Civil Defense’s periodic meeting, which was held at Al Ittihad Hall at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters. The meeting was also attended by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Major General Jassem Muhammad Al Marzouqui, Civil Defense General Command ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 26th 2016 [ME NewsWire] Ministry of Interior’s staff member, Badr Abbas Al Hosani, ranked first in the Arab Police Championship Wheelchair Half Marathon. The championship recently took place at the Dead Sea, Jordan, with the participation of Arab male and female athletes, representing 12 countries. Colonel Waleed Al Shamesi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police College and Head of the Ministry of Interior’s delegation taking part in the Arab Police Championship Half Marathon praised MoI’s staff member, Badr Abbas Al Hosani for ranking first in the wheelchairs half marathon, representing the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He said: “This championship embodies the significant and valuable role of sports in improving performance of Arab police authorities’ staff members. It also aims to foster a spirit of fair competition and enhances communication and relations between police authorities and staff members, so as to shape the Arab Police Spo ... Read more »