In a ceremony attended by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the signing ceremony of an agreement between the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Rabdan Academy, which is specialized in human resources training, to launch the Comprehensive Police Station Management (CPSM) bachelor’s degree program. The CPSM program covers the topics of leadership, community policing concepts, child protection, human rights, road safety, operational command, business continuity management and crisis management.

The agreement was signed by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun.

The four-year program will commence in September 2014. The graduates will be granted a bachelor ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the 5th International Cyber Crimes Conference started today, Wednesday. The event is organized by the Ministry of Interior and the Institute of Training and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA). The conference is held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) in conjunction with the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014).

In his speech at the opening session, Major General Humaid Al Hadidi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, said: “With the increasing growth of e-commerce, it has become necessary to i ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police examined the latest equipment of the new light-duty vehicles technical inspection center that was recently inaugurated in Al Ain. It also reviewed the new center’s mechanisms aimed at providing services to the public, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Colonel Mohamed Mayouf Al Kutbi, Head of Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at Abu Dhabi Police, expressed his admiration of the different resources available at the center for the service of Abu Dhabi Police customers. He also praised the valuable and fruitful cooperation with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in this regard; stressing the need to pursue and expand this cooperation to the highest levels in the future. He urged the center’s employees to provide high-quality vehicles and drivers licensing services to residents of Al Bateen and the neighboring areas, and to co ... Read more »

Experts hail the hospitality and professional organization of the event

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The activities of the International Conference for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council have concluded on Thursday evening. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, was officially inaugurated by Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior on Tuesday morning. A total of 433 exhibiting companies from 40 countries took part in the global event, which also hosted 150 high-level official delegations and government buyers from 20 countries.

The 6th edition of ISNR witnesse ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

At the closing ceremony of the 5th International Cyber Crimes Conference, organizers and participants submitted a letter of thanks and appreciation to Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for his generous sponsorship and unlimited support for this conference, which recommended that specialized prosecutions in cyber crimes should be established in both the federal and local courts.

The conference also recommended intensifying awareness programs within society that include all concerned categories, especially children, with a focus on community-based awareness for information technology users. It also called for including legal and security education related to information technology risks into school curricula, as well as providing judicial departments specialized in IT crimes with qualified personnel that undergo continuous training to k ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 3rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Western Region Police Directorate Team at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) has been crowned champion of the Open Police Modern Rowing Championship for 2014. The Emergency and Public Safety Department team came in second place, followed by the Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department Team, in the third place.
Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, said that this championship is part of the sport activities program organized by the Abu Dhabi Police. “The championship witnessed participation of 10 departments of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ). It aims to enhance the staff members’ skills and fitness, create an environment of social interaction for all Abu Dhabi Police staff members and instill a spirit of fair competition,” stressed Colonel Al Dhaheri.
The Open Poli ... Read more »

Submissions for 2015 Edition Open until July 14, 2014

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Zayed Future Energy Prize, the world’s preeminent award for innovation in renewable energy and sustainability, has launched a global outreach campaign to drive awareness and promote submissions for the 2015 edition.

The Prize has appointed outreach partners in key geographies including the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Latin America, Europe and the United Kingdom, Africa, Asia including Japan, China and India as well as Australia and the Pacific Islands, to engage with important stakeholders such as government agencies, members of the media, prominent individuals, corporations and organizations in the clean energy and sustainability industries, academic institutions and high schools.

As part of the campaign, the Prize will kick-start a roadshow in Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), followed by a participation at the Bloom ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department at Abu Dhabi Police was crowned champion of the Tug of War tournament. The Western Region Police Directorate came in second place, followed by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate in the third place.

Colonel Mohammed Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, said that such sports competitions highlight the physical strength, skills and stamina of policemen. He also noted that holding this tournament at the Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club reflects the police leadership’s keenness to share different sports activities and events with community members.

The Tug of War tournament is part of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ sports program, represented by the Strate ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior discussed plans to draft the Police College's strategy during a recent specialized workshop that was held at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The workshop was attended by the Strategic Planning and Development Sections at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate General and Police College, in addition to representatives of the Police College’s administrative board.

In his opening speech, Colonel Saif Ali Al Kutbi, Police College Director, said that the distinguished achievements made by the Police College are the natural result of the Ministry of Interior's strategy and ambitious plans that are in line with the UAE 2021 vision. He also lauded the Police College's efforts to enhance the quality of the provided services

Colonel Al Kutbi urged participants in the workshop to work as one team in order to establish a strategy for th ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 4th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Cultural and Social activities Section at the Police Officers’ Clubs Department recently launched the “Friends of the Police” Program in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi for the children of officers, non-commissioned officers, civilians working at the Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and retired officers. A total of 107 male and female students (58 officers’ children from Abu Dhabi aged between 7 and 14 years and 49 students of different age groups from Al Ain) took part in the program, which is taking place during the second semester vacation of the year 2013-2014,

This program, which runs until April 10, aims to fill the officers' children's leisure time during the vacation with useful religious, educational and societal guidance, as well as recreational and sports activities.

The second semester vacation p ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

His Highness: “The UAE is committed to providing the best security and safety standards for all”

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 inaugurated the activities of the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) on Tuesday morning. 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.

In his statement marking the occasion, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Pri ... Read more »