Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Del Monte® introduces a new range of Arabic traditional juices to cater to their valuable customers during the Holy month of Ramadan. The Ramadan Special juices come in three delicious flavours: Jalab, Kamardine and Tamer Hindi. The new products will be available for a limited time only, and will retail at petrol stations as well as hypermarkets in the UAE.

Virginie De Beco, Marketing Director of the MENA region says, “All three flavours of the Ramadan Special juices have gone through vigorous research and recipe testing before being launched in the market, to ensure customers have a ready-to-go juice that tastes like it is home made.”

The Del Monte® Ramadan juices were created to offer customers a convenient solution to enjoying these traditional juices, saving them time that could be spent with their families during the Holy Month.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, will be launching the legal Ramadan Councils as of Tuesday, on the UAE level. These Councils complement the initiative that started in 2012 to host such councils, as an effort from the MoI to involve the UAE citizens and provide them with the opportunity to discuss the important topics of interest to the public.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior said that the Ramadan Councils are  an opportunity for governmental institutions to meet with citizens in purposeful national dialogue sessions, aimed at achieving excellence in the services they provide. The councils take place in a friendly a ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section at the Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Patrols Directorate, implemented an awareness initiative for road travelers, within the Abu Dhabi Police’s awareness campaign held under the slogan, “Your Safety”. As part of the initiative, awareness booklets were distributed in several streets in Al Ain city to road travelers of different ages and nationalities, so as to acquaint them with the necessary safety procedures.

Major Salah Abdulalh Al Humairi, Chief of the Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to maintain the safety and security of road users; in pursuance of the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategic objectives to make roads safer. He also urged motorists to take all safety precautions, carry out comprehensive technical inspection of their vehicle before traveling by land, make sure they have a ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Since launching the project almost a year ago, Dubai Design District (d3) has been a key supporter of a number of industry initiatives and events, in a bid to demonstrate its strategic commitment to the design, fashion, art and luxury sectors in the UAE. A creative hub dedicated to promoting and nurturing emerging local and regional talents, d3 takes its role in helping to shape the design industry very seriously and its support of the update launch of Yebab only served to reinforce this positioning further.

Hosted at the Impact Hub, bloggers, tech influencers and key media were introduced to the new Yebab concept. Founded in 2008 by Murshed and Mareyah Mohamed, Yebab has become in recent years one of the most influential online wedding directories in the region. With the ever growing reach of social media in the GCC, it was just a natural progression to develop a new photo-sharing concept with a twis ... Read more »

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Tuesday, July 1st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (NYSE: Q) will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2014 prior to its quarterly earnings call on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

The conference call will be accessible, live via webcast, on the Investor Relations section of the Quintiles website at www.quintiles.com/investors. To participate via telephone, please dial +1 (855) 484-7367 in the United States or +1 (631) 259-7541 outside the United States, approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the call.

An archived edition of the conference call will be available online at www.quintiles.com/investors after 1:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 31st.

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Quintiles (NYSE: Q), a Fortune 500 company, is the world’s largest provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services. With a network of more ... Read more »

To Enhance Traffic Safety

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police announced that it has installed 46 new radars that cover all external roads leading into the city of Al Ain. This measure is part of a comprehensive plan to improve traffic safety. The plan also includes installing 32 radars at different locations  on internal roads; out of which, 8 will be detecting violations by vehicles on all lanes and in both directions, to prevent all causes leading to traffic accidents and their resulting deaths and serious injuries.

Colonel Khalifa Mohammed Al Khaili, Director of the Traffic and Road Safety Engineering Department at Abu Dhabi Police, explained that the installation of these modern and hi-tech devices is carried out in several phases. It is part of a comprehensive plan to enhance traffic safety and instill commitment to laws, which would ultimately contribute to ... Read more »

Hakan Yapici and Stefan Herschler to head German engineering and services group

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock is pleased to announce the appointments of Hakan Yapici as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Stefan Herschler as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The appointments follow a strategic approach to further foster organic growth and introduce the full product portfolio of the Bilfinger group to the region. As managing directors of Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Middle East, Yapici and Herschler will oversee the commercial and financial operations of the group’s operating companies in the Middle East, namely in the UAE, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Hakan Yapici joins Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Middle East bringing a wealth of expertise in the power and oil & gas industries. His experience ranges from the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of power plants ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The legal Ramadan Councils organized by The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. These councils complement the initiative that started in 2012 to host such councils, as an effort from the MoI to involve the UAE citizens and provide them with the opportunity to discuss the important topics of interest to the public.

The first Ramadan council, which will be held in Al Bateen, will discuss the theme “United in Responsibility”, “Our responsibility towards the country”. The discussion will be moderated by the Media personality Abdul Raheem Al Bateeh,‎ Director of Public Service affairs, Abu Dhabi Media Company. HE Ali Bin Salem Al Kaabi, Secretary of the office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidenti ... Read more »

Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi Underscores the Need to Inspect the Vehicle before Hitting the Road

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ announced that it will be intensifying traffic patrols on all external roads in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region, during the Holy Month of Ramadan and the summer holidays.

Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi, Head of Peripheral Regions Traffic Department, stressed that the patrols will ensure compliance of motorists with the designated legal speed limits and will offer them the necessary traffic-related instructions.

Furthermore, he urged road users to observe traffic laws and regulations, reduce speed, use seatbelts, avoid using mobile phones while driving, maintain safe distance between vehicles, and abide by the instructions of traffic police officers.

Within the awareness campaign held under the slogan, &ld ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 27th 2014

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ will be distributing 30,000 Iftar meals to motorists travelling on the internal and external road users in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region as of the first day of Ramadan. Iftar meals will also be distributed to individuals arriving and departing through border crossings in Al Ain and Al Ghuwaifat in coordination with the Ports Security Department, before the Maghrib call to prayer. This humanitarian initiative aims to revive the values of solidarity among community members during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which is characterized with its atmosphere of worship and faith, sublime meanings and noble values.

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police said: “This initiative is undertaken by the Community Police, as well as the various patrols affiliated with police stations across Abu Dhabi, A ... Read more »

Celebrate the successful debut of the region’s first ever football-focused Reality-TV show.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) and MEMS, which serves from within Choueiri Group as the exclusive media representative of all DMI media, recently co-hosted two vibrant gatherings on Saturday, June 7, 2014, marking the final episode of the hit DMI TV show “The Victorious”. The events witnessed marketing, advertising agency and media industry professionals attending both the show’s Live Studio Grand Finale, along with a subsequent dinner reception, held later on the same evening.

The Live Studio Finale was held at the Dubai Sports City Football Academy, where the performance aspects of the football-focused show has been filmed throughout its 2014 debut season. Guests were welcomed in at 2:30 pm and treated to watching the filming of the entire final episode in front of their eyes, ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

As a part of the “They Fooled Me” campaign, the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior launched a competition for inmates in Punitive and Correctional Establishments country wide. Inmates who have been convicted of drug related cases are invited to write short stories about their anguish and tragedy of drugs, and how they subsequently ended up behind bars.

The story should reflect the inmates’ realities, how their environments have influenced them, and the implications their addiction has had on their family and society. The story will also cover life in prison, the lessons learned, and a message to members of society to avoid becoming victims of drug abuse.

The person behind the idea, Alia Atiq Al Rumaithi, Radio Branch Manager at the Security Media Department, said “During our visits ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany. - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

    Idarucizumab rapidly reverses anticoagulation induced with Pradaxa® and may broaden existing range of reversal options available to physicians in emergency situations1,2
    
    Previous results from study in healthy volunteers show antidote to be well-tolerated with immediate, complete and sustained effect1

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to the investigational antidote idarucizumab* (a humanized antibody fragment), currently being studied as a specific antidote for the oral anticoagulant Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate).3

“In light of Boehringer Ingelheim’s core mission to provide value through innovation, we are pleased that the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to idar ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector has announced working hours at the Residency, Foreigners Affairs and Naturalization Departments across the UAE in two shifts, morning from 9 am to 2 pm and evening, from 2 pm to 6 pm, at all customer service centers. This aims to ensure a fast delivery of customers’ transactions, to avoid work pressures and overcrowding of customers during the holy month of Ramadan.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports, indicated that the amended working hours during Ramadan come in response to the higher leadership’s directives to enhance the level of customer service, reinforce comprehensive quality concepts, and alleviate the burden on customers, so as to ensure a smooth workflow. This also embodies the Ministry’s strategy in providing distinguished se ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior attended the graduation ceremony held at the Police College’s Al Ittihad Hall for the following courses: Intermediate Leadership course No. 52; Senior Leadership course No. 74; Basic Criminal Investigation courses, A and B; and the Basic Traffic course. The five courses, which were organized by the Police Officers Training Institute, witnessed the participation of 135 police officers from various headquarters, general directorates, and departments of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) on the UAE level.

The graduation ceremony was also attended by Colonel Saif Al Ketbi, Police College  Director; Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ahmed Al Khuzaimi, Chief of International Conventions Section, International Cooperation Department; in addition to heads of departments, chiefs of sections, and a number of officers from t ... Read more »

Students Expressed their Satisfaction with Academic Environment

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, June 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Customer Service Excellence Diploma Project Committee checked on the second batch of students enrolled in the Customer Service Excellence Diploma program in five training areas across the UAE. The committee members communicated with the students, who expressed satisfaction with the easygoing and seamless academic environment, and the modern educational amenities provided to enable them to achieve scientific excellence.

The second batch includes a total of 324 students. Students include 286 MoI staff members (front desk employees, and 38 customer service employees from partner departments at the various ministries. Graduates will be awarded the Certified Business Professional (CBP) Customer Service international certification.

The committee was chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Nasser Khadem Al Ka’bi, Head of th ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

MCI, in association with Xeitgeist Entertainment Group, is gearing up to host the inaugural International Showbiz Expo (ISBE) at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from October 20 to 22 2014.This is the first entertainment industry event of its type to be held in the region.

The Middle East region has a thriving film and entertainment industry with the UAE leading the market in terms of gross box office, recording 145 million USD in 2013. Last year 12.9 million tickets were sold in the UAE alone compared to Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and Iran who achieved ticket sales of 16.4 million tickets combined. The region has also witnessed a sharp increase in the number of screens, a total standing of more than 2000, of which 800 are digital screens.

ISBE will host exhibitors ranging from studios, distributors, media outlets, cinema infrastructure and technology providers, talent and marketin ... Read more »

Urged to Reduce Emissions and Energy and Water Consumption

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Saif Al Nuaimi: Methodologies achieve effective workplace practices because they constitute a system for the supply of environmentally friendly materials

The Abu Dhabi Police urged suppliers to contribute to the efforts of reducing emissions, power and water consumption, and other non-renewable natural resources. ADP also called upon its suppliers to include recycling within their production processes to reduce damage to the environment and to preserve the efficiency of natural resources.

According to Brigadier Saeed Saif Al Nuaimi, Head of the Procurement and Warehouses Department at Abu Dhabi Police, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has set 7 green application approaches for dealing with suppliers. Each of these approaches focuses on the environment, public health and safety, suppliers’ relationsh ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Colonel Ojeil Ali Abdullah Al Junaibi, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate, stressed that the drug control efforts yield positive and concrete results that protect society from the risks of this dangerous problem. Moreover, the police agencies have achieved major development in terms of promoting the training efficiency for workers in this area, and by providing them with the knowledge required to develop their own capacities and achieve progress in confronting the ‘merchants of death’ and their collaborators.

Furthermore, as part of the “They Fooled Me” Campaign, Colonel Al Junaibi, emphasized the need to protect society from the harmful effects of this deadly menace. He also stressed the importance of educating the public in the ways and methods used by drug dealers and addicts to incriminate innocent people in promoting or using drugs - which limit their ... Read more »

ADP and TransAD Join Hands to Combat this Practice

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, June 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police announced that 2000 fines for illegal passenger transport (carpooling) in private cars in five months, and all violators were Asian. To this end, Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Centre for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars (TransAD), have joined hands to put a stop to this illegal practice and fine violators in a joint crackdown campaign.

According to law, illegal car lift services or illegal passengers transport is using private vehicles to transport passengers for a fee without a license.

Colonel Tariq Al Ghoul, Head of Department of Transport at the Abu Dhabi Police, said, “This campaign aims to strictly curb this practice by raising awareness among motorists on the need to refrain from using their private vehicles to transport passengers for money. The illegal car lift practice req ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Institute Section of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate celebrated the graduation of 15 staff members after completing a 6-week basic course of traffics and patrols at its headquarters in Al Ain.

Lt. Colonel Abdullah Al Mahri, Chief of Traffic Institute Section, revealed that trainees received all theoretical and practical applications needed to enhance and develop their policing potentials, to spread traffic safety, and to preserve a safe society.

He praised the role of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters in providing training courses for its members and training staff, while simultaneously providing unique police services that support the general strategy's goals of promoting security of society and its safety from traffic accidents as well. Lt. Colonel Al Mahri also prompted police participants to work with dedication and to remain strong in applyin ... Read more »

Comprehensive Services Provided to Customers

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Traffic Section affiliated with the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has started providing its services at a new location, to the south of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments.

Major Salah Abdullah Al Hemairi, Acting Head of Al Ain Traffic Section said, “The new three-storey building provides all traffic services needed to enable customers to complete their transactions easily and in the same place.” Major Al Hemairi additionally noted, “The adequate parking spaces can accommodate several vehicles at one time.”

Moreover, Major Al Hemairi indicated that transitioning the section’s headquarters to a new building to house all branches needed to provide public services is part of the comprehensive development plan implemented by the of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. The plan strives ... Read more »