Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police College celebrated the graduation of 31 officers from different sectors of the Ministry of Interior after completing three specialized courses.  The courses, organized by the Officers’ Training Institute at the Police College, include the “Employee Motivation Methods” course; the “Institutional Performance Measurement” course; and the “Identifying Training Requirements and Preparing Training Plans” course.

The ceremony was attended by Colonel Saif Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Acting Director General of the Police College; Colonel Dr. Ahmad Ali Al Khuzaimi, Acting Director of the Officers’ Training Institute; as well as the heads of departments, chiefs of sections and a number of officers from the college.

Colonel Saif Al Nuaimi stressed the Ministry of Interior's keenness to improve the skills of its human cadre as per t ... Read more »

NEWARK, New Jersey - Mercredi 16 Avril 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Heroes Project et Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) se sont associées pour appuyer le sergent-chef Charlie Linville (à la retraite) du Corps des Marines des États-Unis, un ancien combattant handicapé, à l'occasion de son ascension du sommet du mont Everest, la plus haute montagne du monde. L'ascension commence cette semaine.

Le trek – « Opération Everest : 2014 » – est la toute dernière initiative de The Heroes Project, une organisation à but non lucratif qui emmène des militaires qui ont été en service actif, qui ont été gravement blessés ou qui sont handicapés, effectuer des ascensions, ayant une dimension de transformation personnelle, des sept plus hauts sommets du monde. À titre de « Sponsor pour le sommet », Prudential a fait don de 100 000 dollars pour aider Charlie Linville à payer ses frais d'entraînement et son équipement.

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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oakley, Inc. today congratulated Bubba Watson on his victory at the 2014 Masters Tournament®. A proud member of the Oakley Golf family, Watson relied on the company’s performance golf shoes and apparel throughout the competition at Augusta National®, clinching his second Green Jacket® in three years.

“We are honored to salute this well-earned victory for Bubba,” said Oakley CEO Colin Baden. “With his unique approach and distinct style, he truly embodies the Oakley spirit in the world of golf. His talent, professionalism and flair are an inspiration, not only to us but to the next generation of young golfers.”

“I’m proud to be part of the Oakley family, and it’s a privilege to work with the Oakley Design and Development Team on apparel and footwear innovatio ... Read more »

SANTA ANA, Calif. - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Irvine Scientific is pleased to announce the launch of its BalanCD™ MDCK cell culture medium, a next generation cell culture product responding to today’s requirements for media used in cell-based vaccine manufacturing. This new flagship product expands Irvine Scientific’s current BalanCD product portfolio of animal component-free and chemically-defined media with the addition of a new purpose-built product.

“We worked closely with the researchers in the field and applied Rational Culture Media Design® to develop the first-to-market animal component-free, chemically-defined MDCK medium for cell-based vaccine development and production,” says Dr. Jessie Ni, Chief Scientific Officer at Irvine Scientific. “The medium was developed to support maximal MDCK cell growth and virus production. Superior performance has been demonstrated during evaluations for in ... Read more »

PARIS - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 85% of the exhibition area has already been booked for the EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTION shows. More than 800 companies have booked to exhibit – 40% of which are international businesses.
These two jointly held exhibitions provide new scope with a comprehensive and complementary offering encompassing the sector’s four business lines: PACKAGING-PROCESSING-PRINTING-HANDLING. EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTION solidly confirm their positions at the Capital Place for Innovation in packaging and intralogistics!
The Top 5 best-represented countries (after France) remain stable: Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain and Belgium. The significant presence of exhibitors from China/Hong Kong, Korea, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Poland is also confirmed.
For EMBALLAGE, we note the arrival or return of major names: AGRIPLAS – APTAR – CANON - HAVER & BOECKER - KOREA PACKAGING TRADE ASSOCIATION - ... Read more »

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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands - Tuesday, April 15th 2014

Investors Trust Assurance SPC (“ITA”) is proud to announce the addition of a portfolio bond product to its platform. The product, Access Portfolio, is available in US Dollar, Euros and Pound Sterling. With three different charge-structures to choose from, Access Portfolio 5000 Series, Access Portfolio 8000 Series and Access Portfolio Plus, this product can be adapted to suit the personal requirements and goals of each particular investor. This structure provides investors with the availability of an open architecture platform and a tax-efficient environment, along with the capability to manage and control a variety of assets wrapped in one holding vehicle, while utilizing a superior secure account access website.

“We believe that the addition of Access Portfolio supports the innovative mission of the company by providing a variety of opportunities for investor ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Media and Public Relations Section at the Directorate General of Resources and Support Services, the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector organized a book fair under the slogan "Let’s Read Together”. The event marks the World Book Day celebrated every year in April.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, toured the books section at the fair and reviewed the wide collection of books on display. He said: "It is extremely important to enhance the culture and knowledge of the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs’ staff members and community members, as well as encourage them to read." He added that developing cognitive, personal and intellectual abilities is achieved with reading to enhance knowledge; calling upon all staff members to read extens ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior has reported six cases of infection by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (Mers-CoV) among its Filipino paramedics working at the Al Ain Rescue and Ambulance Section, with one of them succumbing to the disease. The cases were diagnosed during the periodic medical examinations.   In a statement issued in this regard, the ministry announced that it has taken all necessary preventive health measures by placing the patients under quarantine. “The ministry has also been in touch with community members who have been transferred lately to hospitals to check on their health condition by precaution,” added the statement.   Furthermore, the Ministry of Interior stressed its commitment to transparency in disclosing news of interest to community members and related to their security and safety.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau, at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, started the execution of the first phase of the legal education program for the female employees of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) across the country.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of the bureau, said: “The program focuses on clarifying and introducing the role of the educators in raising and educating a knowledgeable generations that believe in the higher values and ethics of the society, where law and order is a main component. The program also aims to encourage these generations to call upon other society members to adhere to such values within all life aspects, through spreading this social message among children.”

Dr. Al Ghoul explained: “This is one of the most important programs that help realizing the strategic go ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department recently celebrated the graduation of participants in the Governance Course "preliminary level", which was organized by the Emirates Institute of Naturalization and Residency at the department’s headquarters.

Colonel Khalifa Matar Balquba' Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners' Affairs Department said: “Today, there is an imperative need to focus on governance, in light of fast moving and advanced world.” He also emphasized the need to instill the governance culture, in order to cope with the developments taking place in the UAE in various areas. In conclusion, he expressed his thanks to the participants who endeavored to ensure the success of this course.

The Al Ain Residency Department is one of the first departments to organize a specialized course on governance; thereby achievin ... Read more »

Combined Company Sets a New Benchmark for Talent Assessment

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LONDON. - Tuesday, April 15th 2014

Hay Group, the global management consultancy, today announced that it has acquired leading online psychometric assessments, training and consultancy services provider, Talent Q. The acquisition adds to the already strong assessment services Hay Group offers clients as part of its broader people-related advisory services. It enables the firm to provide objective and actionable insights about applicants and employees at all levels in an organization.

Founded by leading occupational psychologist Roger Holdsworth in 2006, Talent Q is a pioneer of online psychometric assessments and one of the most innovative players in the market, serving all sizes of organizations, across many different industry segments. As a result of the acquisition, clients in over 125 countries will benefit from Hay Group and Talent Q's combined expertise.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Emirates Neon Group (ENG), one of the oldest visual communications companies in the Gulf, is kick-starting the second quarter of events season in 2014 with strategic partnerships with prominent Sports and Fashion events across the GCC.
Stealing a march over the competition in the field of sports, ENG is marking their association with polo, the ‘King of sports.’ The one-stop complete solution provider of Out-of-home (OOH) advertising are the platinum sponsors for the upcoming famed Julius Baer Dubai Beach Polo Cup 2014 at Skydive Dubai to be staged on 11th and 12th April, 2014. This landmark sporting event aims to bring prestige to the UAE by serving as a fantastic exercise for the nation.
Being played under floodlights, under cooler evening conditions, the tournament is increasingly getting more audience-friendly. ENG’s association with one of the most unique polo tournaments in t ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Department’s snooker team was crowned champion of the Institutions’ Teams Snooker 2013-2014 Championship for the third time. The championship, which was held at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH the President's Representative and Honorary President of the Abu Dhabi Government Departments’ Sports Association (ADGDSA). The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority’s team came in second place; the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ team came in third place, while the team of the Ruler’s Representative’s Court of the Western Region came in fourth place.

At the end of the championship, retired Major General Mustafa Shehab Al Hashimi, Chairman of the committee, and Ahmed Hammad Al Mazroui, Secretary General of the G ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

In collaboration with the Medical Services Department of Abu Dhabi Police, the Cultural and Social Activities Section of the Clubs Department organized a health education open day for police staff members and civilians and their families. The event took place at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club.

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Clubs and Sports Activities Department at Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the keenness of the police leadership to increase awareness and health education among its staff members and their families, by providing them with comprehensive and advanced medical care through the Medical Services Department’s various clinics.  

He explained that organizing a health education open day aims to raise awareness among Abu Dhabi Police’s staff members about the need to adopt healthy lifestyle practices. He also noted that health education has become on ... Read more »

Announces future range of Copiers and aQrate Software

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

It’s a momentous occasion for Al Reyami Technologies and UTAX as they complete 15 years of partnership. The time-tested tie-up is characterised by the fact that both partners follow the same values, such as reliability and empathic cooperation with customers.  

UTAX has been in the German market for more than 50 years. The brand is recognized for professional multifunctional systems in the printing and copying segment, as well as for demanding software solutions for digital document management.

Al Reyami Technologies is one of the core companies in the Al Reyami Group and is a leading Information & Communication Technologies companies for the region.

Today, UAE is the most important market for UTAX outside of Europe. The UTAX brand has convinced renowned customers in all industries, for example the LULU Ret ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014

Brigadier General Fares Khalifa Obaid Al Farisi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police, hosted a ceremony in his office to honor first phase winners of the H.H Minister of Interior’s Excellence Awards in its third edition, in the Director General Category. The honoring included 25 staff members from the Directorate General of Guards and Special Tasks.

In his speech at the ceremony, Brigadier General Al Farisi emphasized the keenness of the police leadership to enhance the skills and competencies of the directorate’s staff members,  with a view to promote the excellence and innovation approach  adopted by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

He added: “The award has been instrumental in spreading the quality and excellence culture across Abu Dhabi Police’s various departments. It has also contributed to encouraging staf ... Read more »

NEWARK, N.J. - Tuesday, April 15th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Heroes Project and Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) have partnered to support USMC Staff Sergeant Charlie Linville (retired), a veteran who is disabled, as he climbs to the peak of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain. His journey begins this week.

The trek – “Operation Everest: 2014” – is the latest undertaking from The Heroes Project, a nonprofit organization that takes military service members, who have been severely wounded or suffer disabilities, on transformational climbs to the world’s seven highest summits. As a “Summit Sponsor,” Prudential has donated $100,000 for the cost of Linville’s training and equipment.

On January 20, 2011, while conducting an IED sweep in Afghanistan, Linville was hit by an explosive device. He suffered head trauma and devastating injuries to his right foot and hand. In 2013, despite mult ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Education Patrol of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, assisted by a police patrol from Khalifa A Police Station and patrols from Saeed Company for Traffic Systems, participated in welcoming the first groups of Chinese tourists from Nu Skin China employees during their visit to Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. The patrols provided easy access and smooth traffic flow for the buses to and from these areas, as well as assistance to tourists to direct them to the designated locations.

Traffic and Patrols Directorate police members also distributed awareness publications and brochures to the tourists, containing tips and guidance designed to ensure their safety during their tour to the various landmarks. This would enhance Abu Dhabi's prestigious position as a world-class safe tourism destination, and reflect the distinguished image of the UAE ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior took part in the “Watani Spring Camp”, which was recently held under the slogan “My Homeland, Here I am at your service!” A total of 300 male and female children aged 7-14 took part in the camp at the New World School, Dubai.

The participation embodies the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to assume its societal responsibility and to participate in various events and initiatives that contribute to enhancing the sense of loyalty and affiliation to the nation as well as promoting national and community cohesion.

Captain Hamdan Al Hafiti, from the Law Respect Culture Bureau, noted that the Bureau has participated in the “Watani Spring Camp” program for children over the course of two days. He also provided an overview of the ... Read more »