ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Within its activities for the year 2014, the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, recently concluded an educational program targeting the staff of the Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones.

Lt. Colonel Hammoud Al Affari, Deputy Director of the Bureau, said that the educational program for employees at the bureau is one of the most important awareness programs pursued by the office since its inauguration. He pointed out that the addressed segment’s privacy imposes a significant feature for the awareness program targeting them.  

He also noted that a large proportion of employees don't speak a language other than their own local language; which is a major challenge in teaching and educating those employees about their rights, as well as clarifying the applicable laws in a simplif ... Read more »

Lancement de TIAA Henderson Real Estate aujourd’hui

NEW YORK. - Mardi 1 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Ceci conclut l’acquisition des activités immobilières nord-américaines de Henderson

(BUSINESS WIRE)TIAA-CREF, fournisseur de services financiers de premier plan, a conclu aujourd’hui le lancement de sa coentreprise immobilière précédemment annoncée avec Henderson Global Investors (« Henderson »), l’un des plus importants gestionnaires en investissement d’Europe.

«TH Real Estate catalysera la croissance mondiale de notre plateforme immobilière en augmentant notre empreinte, nos capacités de service et notre accès à de nouvelles opportunités d’investissement»

La nouvelle société de gestion d’investissements immobiliers, TIAA Henderson Real Estate (« TH Real Estate ») étudiera des possibilités d’investissement de base et de valeur ajoutée dans tous les secteurs importa ... Read more »

TIAA Henderson Real Estate Launches Today

NEW YORK. - Tuesday, April 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Completes Acquisition of Henderson’s North American Property Business

(BUSINESS WIRE) TIAA-CREF, a leading financial services provider, today completed the successful launch of its previously announced real estate joint venture with Henderson Global Investors (“Henderson”), one of Europe’s largest investment managers.

The new real estate investment management company, TIAA Henderson Real Estate (“TH Real Estate”), will pursue core and value-add investment opportunities in all major sectors of global commercial real estate. It launches with a combined $22.6 billion of assets under management (AUM) across 50 funds and mandates, overseen by a network of offices in Asia, Europe and North America. Headquartered in London, the joint venture is 60 percent owned by TIAA-CREF and 40 percent owned by Henderson.

“TIAA-CREF ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A number of experts and specialists in the area of crowd control are participating in the events of the 2014 International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014); set to take place on April 1-3, 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

The Higher Organizing Committee of ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014 indicated that a total of 12 French companies from GICAT, the French Land & Airland Defense and Security Manufacturers Association, will also participate in the exhibition.  GICAT is an association of 250 professional French companies, which provide services to the French military and security forces. The French experts’ participation in the exhibition’s events aims to exchange know-how, experiences, and best practices adopted in France, which has built up indisputable proven expertise and reputation as one of the most advanced countries in Cr ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) will today chair a roundtable discussion during the fifth EU-Africa Business Forum in Brussels as it looks to strengthen education in Africa through the use of its satellite services.

The roundtable, set to be attended by high level politicians and leaders from Africa and Europe, as well as representatives from the private sector, will focus on ICT in education. Titled, Creating partnerships to bring e-schools to rural Africa: Offering incubator-backed seed and early stage funding, it will take place on the first day of the EU-Africa Business Forum, which is being held on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1.

The panel, led by Christine Leurquin, VP, Institutional Relations, SES, will discuss how a lack of connectivity in Africa remains a key bottleneck to development and explore how ICT technologies, such as satellite broadband, can offer significant advan ... Read more »

Prévu pour être un autre événement majeur de GPL en 2014, le Sommet africain sur le commerce du gaz du pétrole liquéfié, qui sera inauguré à Accra entre le 7 et le 9 mai 2014 examine les développements du GPL, les tendances de la demande et l'offre sur le marché ainsi que les projets sur le GPL au niveau du pays et le climat financier dans la région africaine

ACCRA , Ghana - Mardi 1 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)  Comme dans les éditions précédentes, le rendez-vous  Accra est également prévu d'attirer les grands acteurs  du GPL du monde entier, ainsi que les principaux intervenants de la région. Avec la hausse de la demande du GPL dans différentes régions d'Afrique, le sommet qui durera  un jour et demi vise à explorer des occasions résultant de modèles de consommation en évolution et des tendances tarifaires, des exigences d'investissement pour la distribution du GPL et l'infrastructure, le transport et le stockage, ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, will inaugurate the activities of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) tomorrow morning, “Tuesday.” Organized by the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with Reed Exhibitions-Middle East, the ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014 will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center (ADNEC) from April 1st to April 3rd.

The 6th edition of the ISNR Exhibition includes various pavilions that are specialized with national security and resilience, information security and critical facilities security. Additionally, the exhibition will in ... Read more »

Slated to be another major LPG event in 2014, the Africa LPG Trade Summit, opening in Accra on 7-9 May, 2014, examines LPG developments, demand & supply market trends as well as country-wise LPG projects and financial climate in the African region

ACCRA, Ghana - Tuesday, April 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Like the past editions, the Accra chapter is also expected to draw major LPG players from across the world, plus key stakeholders from the region. With the rise in demand for LPG in various parts of Africa, the 1.5 day summit aims at exploring opportunities resulting from evolving consumption patterns & pricing trends, investment requirements for LPG distribution & infrastructure, transportation & storage, etc.

Among key presentations are ‘Africa in the Global Energy Market’ by Kristine Petrosyan, Senior Energy Analyst, Global Energy Economics, International Energy Agency (IEA) and ‘Angola’s LPG Production Ou ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The one-day International Conference on Security Challenges, organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Reed Exhibitions, kicked off today, Monday, at the Armed Forces Officers Club. The event is a part of the activities organized under the International Conference for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014).

The opening ceremony was attended by H.E Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014; and Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-chief. Also attending were a number of police chiefs, global officials and members of the diplomatic corps; world-renowned expe ... Read more »

Pilot users see immediate impact on business results

AMSTERDAM. - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) GlobalCollect, the world’s most knowledgeable payment service provider, today announced Elevate Data Services, a comprehensive Business Intelligence solution designed specifically for online payments and chargebacks. Elevate was conceived in response to the unique need for insights expressed by GlobalCollect’s clients, and developed in close cooperation with GlobalCollect’s Customer Advisory Board (GCAB), which includes many leading international eCommerce companies. With Elevate, GlobalCollect merchants can now apply advanced data analytics and visualization to their unstructured payments data, transforming it into a rich source of strategic insights that help optimize their online business and drive sales.

As global online commerce continues to expand and emerging economies in Asia, Latin America and Africa increasingly j ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, March 31st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Boost the style quotient even higher with the all-new 2014 Police eyewear collection. Combining the brand's traditional hallmarks with modern finishes, the bold and contemporary design of both the Sun and Optical ranges exude a stylish and sporty demeanor.

 Embrace the charismatic style of the talented Brazilian footballer and sport Police sunglasses with complete zest and zeal. The new collection is offering an array of styles to choose from this season.

Sporting classic shapes and styles such as aviators and wayfarers in a range of colors the frames are strong, lightweight and stylish, ticking all the right boxes.

Featuring matt acetate frames and smoky lenses, this new breed of fun and functional glasses are updated to feature cutting-edge craftsmanship while staying true to the fun-in-the-sun philosophy.

The new collection also includes styles for women oozing a s ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior honored 31 outstanding officers, non-commissioned officers, constables , civilians, residents, and those participating in the third edition of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award (Director General category), during a ceremony that was held at Union Hall at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Department.

In his speech at the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Ali bin Wadeema Al Ameri, Acting Director General of Resources and Support Services, said: “The Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award complements our approach and our commitment to promoting the culture of quality and excellence. It comes in line with the police leadership’s vision and embodies the strategy of the Department of Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, which aims t ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, March 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Zayed House for Islamic culture (ZHIC) visited the Knowledge Center at Abu Dhabi Police’s General Directorate of Strategy and Performance Development. The delegation was briefed on the center’s different tasks and reviewed the implementation process of best international practices in the various areas of work.

Major Dr. Saif Salem Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director of the Strategy and Performance Development at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, held a meeting with the delegation, headed by Ahmed Ismail Al Kamali, Chairman of the Knowledge Management Committee at Zayed House for Islamic culture (ZHIC). He stressed the mutual keenness of local institutions and departments to exchange knowledge and enhance partnerships with a view to achieve the vision and aspirations of the Abu Dhabi Government.

For his part, Major Khaled Hussein Al Khoury, Director of the Knowledge ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, March 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reviewed the final preparations for the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR 2014). The event will be held during 1-3 April 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al Kutbi, Chairman of the ISNR’s Higher Organizing Committee, explained the ongoing preparations for the opening ceremony to Sheikh Saif on the stage designed specifically for this purpose. He also briefed him on the schedule of events and activities to be organized during ISNR.

HH Sheikh Saif stressed his confidence in the implementation-focused national capabilities and competencies, expressing his hope that ISNR and the accompanying events will succeed in achieving the desired goals in promoting cooperation and coordination between different count ... Read more »