ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ports Security Institute at the Ports and Airports Security Department at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of nine specialized courses. The courses, which were held at the institute, lasted for one week, and were attended by 192 participants.

Colonel Matar Ahmed Mohammed Al Muhairi, Head of the Institute, said that training of police officers represents Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy of increasing the efficiency of its personnel and enhancing their capabilities in accordance with the best international practices and standards.

He noted that the courses included training in the various fields of police sciences, and focused on training officers on methods of detection and inspection using computer-based simulation training (CBT), improving their English-language skills and increasing their confidence when speaking the language, and learning about the multiple methods and means for ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, reviewed the proposals submitted by staff members that aim to improve work performance at the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, and take part in the Minister of Interior's Excellence Award.

This took place during the first meeting that Colonel Al Zaabi held in his office with the directorate’s staff members as part of the "You are the Foundation” initiative for 2014. It is worth mentioning that the General Directorate launched this initiative to urge staff members to demonstrate further innovation and excellence in their work.

"This initiative was developed to collect ideas, proposals and feedback from the staff members, in a bid to collectively improve work. This approach falls in line with the police leadership’s directives to promote communication, ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014

The Al Mafraq Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters and the Family Law Prosecution- Abu Dhabi discussed means to enhance mutual cooperation, in a bid to provide juveniles with specialized care and rehabilitative programs to help integrate them into society.

Colonel Dr. Abdullah Muhammed Bu Hindi, Director of the Center, had recently met Mohammed Rashid Al Dhanhani, Head of the Family Law Prosecution in Abu Dhabi at the Juveniles Care Center’s headquarters in Al Mafraq. During the meeting, both parties tackled the legal and social legislations, the processes of reform and rehabilitation according to categories of juvenile delinquents and types of cases, the appropriate solutions, and other related subjects.

Colonel Bu Hindi expressed his thanks to the officials at the Family Law Prosecution in Abu Dhabi for the visit, praising their efforts and full cooperation ... Read more »

MANILA, Philippines - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On 8 February 2014 at 4:40am Manila time, exactly three months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, the country will launch a global campaign expressing its gratitude to the world, having received an outpouring of support following the devastating effects of the typhoon.

Triggered by an overwhelming sense of appreciation, which has been strongly expressed in social media – for example, #PHthankyou, this groundswell of gratitude is captured in a Thank You campaign created by Filipinos from all over the world. Depicting different ways of expressing their heartfelt appreciation, various messages and images in social media showed the world that foreign support and encouragement has made, and continues to make, all the difference in the country’s ongoing rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts.

Hoping to ensure this gratitude is received by everyone, the Philippine Department of Tourism ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Federal Police School celebrated the completion of four specialized courses at the school’s headquarters in Sharjah. A large number of police staff members from different headquarters and departments affiliated with the Ministry of Interior participated in these courses.

Brigadier Ahmed Abdullah Al Hajiri, Director of the Federal Police School, stressed the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to rehabilitate its staff members, advancing their skills and capacities to the highest levels, and enabling them to perform their duties to the best of their abilities, which reflects the ministry’s strategic plan.

At the end of the celebration, Brigadier Al Hajiri presented certificates to the graduates, wishing them luck and success in their careers.

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PMI’s 2014 Pulse of the Profession™ finds that the high cost of low performance remains a threat to the success of key organizational initiatives

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- According to PMI’s 2014 Pulse of the Profession: The High Cost of Low Performance, the latest research from the Project Management Institute (PMI), organizational leaders are changing their approach to strategy. Though executives know what they should be doing—88 percent of them say that strategy implementation is important to their organizations—61 percent acknowledge that their firms often struggle to bridge the gap between strategy formulation and its day-to-day implementation. This gap demonstrates a lack of understanding among organization executives that all strategic change happens through projects and programs.

"While not all projects and programs rise to the level of a ‘strategic initiative,’ all of an organization’s strategic initia ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior honored First Assistant Ibrahim Mohammed Mayouf and First Assistant Suleiman Al Mazrouei, from the Special Security Forces General Headquarters at the Ministry of Interior. This honoring comes in recognition of their dedication in discharging the duties entrusted to them to the fullest, and their efforts to improve work to the highest standards. The honoring ceremony took place during the first annual meeting of the Committee of Internal Security Forces, which was recently held at the Dubai Police Academy.

Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed that this accolade underscores the attention dedicated by the Ministry of Interior to encourage, honor and motivate creative and distinguished staff members. He emphasized that this grand feat reflects the Ministry of Interior’s strategy to motivate distinguished and creative officers ... Read more »

Fifth edition of Around the World Conference 2014 to highlight key issues in communication and language development

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Experts in speech and language pathology from the US and professionals in the field of special education will come together for the Fifth Annual Autism Around The World Conference 2014 to address issues faced by people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

The Child Early Intervention Medical Center (CEIMC) in collaboration with Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), UAE Ministry of Health, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and the UAE Autism Society, will host the Conference on February 20-21, 2014 at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center (MBRM-AMC), Dubai Healthcare City.

The conference theme ‘Communication and Language Development for Individuals Affected with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)’ will provide insights into how the lifelong developmental disab ... Read more »

LONDON - Thursday, February 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles River, an enterprise-wide, front- and middle-office investment management solution provider, today announced that bank muscat’s Asset Management Division in Oman, one of the largest fund managers in the Gulf Cooperation Council, is live on the Charles River Investment Management Solution (Charles River IMS) to support its equity and fixed income operations. bank muscat is leveraging Charles River IMS for automated portfolio management, trading, compliance monitoring and performance measurement and attribution.

"Our portfolio managers, traders, compliance and operations staff now manage all accounts in Charles River. The flexible portfolio management tools and the combined order and execution management capabilities simplify our workflows and ensure compliance throughout the trade lifecycle,” said Abdullah Al Hinai, Deputy General Manager, Investment Banking and FIG, bank muscat.

"Asset man ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of General His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the graduation ceremony of the two 24th batches of male cadets and university graduates, the 8th batch of female university graduates, and the first batch of Masters Degree holders. The ceremony was held at the Police College in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The ceremony was attended by HH Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Pri ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 3rd 2014

Under the patronage of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Police College will be hosting a graduation ceremony on Tuesday. The graduation includes the 24th batch of male cadets and university graduates, the 8th batch of female university graduates, and the first batch of Masters Degree holders.

Colonel Saif Al Kutbi, Police College Director said: "In total, there were 398 graduates; 155 cadets, 205 male university graduates, and 5 female university graduates, and 29 Masters Degree holders. The cadets included 10 students from five different Arab countries: one student from Kuwait; three students from Qatar; and two students from Jordan, Yemen and Palestine respectively.”

Colonel Al Kutbi continued: "The Police College has gained a prestigious and advanced position across the Arab region. It h ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate, honored the directorate’s winning teams from Abu Dhabi Police’s Second Shooting Championship and the Police Swimming Championship. The teams ranked second in swimming and ranked third in the shooting competition at the event that was recently organized for Abu Dhabi Police. The honoring ceremony was attended by the heads of departments, chiefs of sections, and a number of officers from the Traffic and Patrols Directorate.

Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Yusuf, Chief the Protocol and Tasks Section and supervisor of the teams, handed the championship trophy to Brigadier Eng. Al Harithi. For his part, Brigadier Eng. Al Harithi congratulated the winners for their distinguished achievements in both swimming and shooting. He wished them continued success and said he hoped they achieve further victories in the coming champi ... Read more »

In the Presence of HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the title "Strategic Integration and Harmonization of Public Policies”; Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and President Emeritus of the Emirates Strategic Planning Association attended the launch of the second annual conference organized today Monday morning at the Federal National Council Hall in Abu Dhabi.

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed expressed his relief for this brainstorming which embodies general reconciliation, analyzes chances of benefits and risks emerging from the nature of the civilized progress and openness witnessed by the UAE at the different fields and sectors.

Attending the event were renowned Emirati thinkers representing several governmental entities, along with a host of high ranked military and civilian officers, of which the main attendees were: Mohammed Ahmed ... Read more »

During Tawdheef Recruitment Fair 2014


ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Obeid Belhubalah Al Kutbi, Head of the Selection and Recruitment Department at Abu Dhabi Police, affiliated with the Directorate General of Human Resources at Abu Dhabi Police, said: "During the Tawdheef Recruitment Fair 2014, interviews were immediately conducted with nationals who submitted their applications electronically to work with Abu Dhabi Police.”

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ pavilion at the Tawdheef Recruitment Fair 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre attracted nationals who want to join the police institution and submitted electronic applications for jobs with the help of the Selection and Recruitment Department’s staff members.

During the exhibition, nationals were introduced to the process of applying for jobs and were allowed to follow up with their job applications electronically. Moreover ... Read more »

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SAINT-PREX, Switzerland - Wednesday, February 5th 2014

A paper published today in European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, indicates that the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist degarelix (brand name: FIRMAGON®), may halve the relative risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and death in men with pre-existing CV disease (CVD) compared to treatment with commonly prescribed luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists. The report is based on a pooled analysis of 2,328 men with prostate cancer from six prospective, randomised trials.1

Study co-author Jan Nilsson MD, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Sweden, said, "One recent study suggests that cardiovascular disease is among the most common causes of early mortality in men with advanced prostate cancer, not the cancer itself.2 As a cardiologist I want urologists to be aware of this and to consider CV risk when ... Read more »