Under the Slogan ‘We Remind You for your Convenience’
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi launched an initiative to raise awareness on the importance of official documents and ways to preserve and protect the validity of such documents. The initiative, which runs under the slogan ‘We Remind You for your Convenience’, stems from the general directorate’s continuous, and keen efforts to communicate with the society.

This initiative falls under the strategic goals of the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector to provide distinguished, high-quality services to customers, both citizens and residents.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, said: “This initiative aims to educate citizens and residents on the importance of official documents, such as ... Read more »

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

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, in coordination with Saeed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents, recently organized intensive programs involving all society segments during the Holy month of Ramadan. These programs focus on raising awareness about traffic safety and reducing traffic accidents that result in fatalities and severe injuries.

According to Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, the Executive Director of the Saaed Society, “The program includes awareness through 25 traffic awareness venues at shopping malls, gas stations, and mosques in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region. Through these venues, the awareness teams will be able to communicate directly with the public after the evening prayer, distribute awareness publications, and answer their queries.

The awareness venues in Abu Dhabi include the following centers: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Cen ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 Juma Al Majid Est., Hyundai After-Sales Service Division, the Sole distributor of Hyundai Motor Company in UAE was awarded the Excellent Service Performance Award by Hyundai Motor Company, for its outstanding performance and continuous efforts to enhance after-sales service operation.

Mr. Jin James Kim, Director of International Service Division, Hyundai Motor Company presented the Award to Deputy General Manager, Eng. Daoud Abadi, during the 2014 Hyundai Global Customer Satisfaction Seminar held in Seoul – Korea on June 2014.  The prestigious award recognizes the superior results of Hyundai After-Sales Service Division,  UAE in the Dealer Enhancement Program, and the Hyundai Global Satisfaction Index. It complements their most recent ‘Expression of Gratitude Award’ received in February for outstanding ratings in the Customer Satisfaction Index; and positions the After ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Fourth Ramadan-special Seven-a-side Football tournament of 2014 organized by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate kicked off at The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi.

During the opening session, Colonel Juma Salem Al Dahmani, Acting Director of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense said that the eight teams participating in the tournament represent: Exterior Civil Defense stations, Interior Civil Defense stations, the Civil Defense Academy, the Petroleum Institute team, TAKREER team, Ports Security, Paris Saint-Germaine team, and Al Mafraq Police Department team.

The ceremony started with the UAE’s national anthem, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an and a speech by Lt. Colonel Hamad Al Riyami, Director of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Stations Department. Lt. Colonel Al Riyami welcomed the audience and thanked the management of the Petroleum Institute for hosting th ... Read more »

Motorists Receive Instructions about Accidents Resulting from Fatigue and Sleepiness

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 6th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Around 2000 motorists benefitted from the traffic awareness programs organized by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police in the Western Region, which was held in cooperation with the Saaed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents, and the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO). These programs fall under the efforts to empower community partnership and raise traffic awareness across public and private sectors. These efforts also aim to reduce dangerous violations and all causes of traffic accidents during the summer and the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section in the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, Abu Dhabi, and Executive Director of the Saaed Society, praised the positive results of traffic awareness programs in the Western reg ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The ambulance aircraft of the Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing Department provided medical care to a newborn baby and airlifted him from Delma Island to Al Rahba hospital due to his deteriorating condition. The second task involved providing first aid to an elderly woman and airlifting her from Sheikh Khalifa Hospital to Saqr Hospital in Ras al Khaimah. These two missions are among a series of humanitarian tasks that included airlifting an Emirati Woman and an Egyptian man to Tawam hospital. The woman had sustained injuries in a car crash in Al Shuaib area in Al Ain city, and the man was injured   in a car accident in Al Hayer area.  

Furthermore, the ambulance aircraft provided medical care to two Pakistani men who sustained injuries in a car accident on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif highway. The first man was transferred by land ambulance and the other by air ambulance to Al Mafraq hospital.< ... Read more »

WIN 2014 Symposium

VILLEJUIF, France - Mardi 8 Juillet 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) dédié à la médecine personnalisée du cancer est fier d'annoncer que six nouveaux membres ont rejoint le Consortium lors de son Symposium annuel 2014, qui s'est tenu les 23 et 24 juin derniers à Paris, en France. Les organisations rejoignant le Consortium sont les suivantes: Asan Medical Center (Corée), Cambridge Cancer Center (Royaume-Uni), Cancer Research UK (Royaume-Uni), CEO Roundtable on Cancer (Etats-Unis), Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center (Etats-Unis) et Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Etats-Unis).

Le Consortium WIN réuni des acteurs de premier plan de la cancérologie à travers le monde, regroupés autour d'une mission commune visant à accélérer la mise en oeuvre des découvertes réalisées dans le domaine de la médecine personnalisée au niveau clinique pour les patients du monde entier.

"Nous somme ... Read more »

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

The Abu Dhabi Police encouraged citizens and residents in the Western Region (Al Gharbia) to become acquainted with the Etihad Rail Project. ADP also encouraged them to become familiar with the safety measures along the new rail network and cross using pedestrian designated areas only.

The Department of Transport at Abu Dhabi Police provides information about the Etihad Rail to all members of the community in Al Gharbia. The seven-month-long campaign launched by the Etihad Rail Company introduces the Etihad Rail Project and the new railway track, and presents information about how to deal with it. The campaign will reach malls, schools, workers camps, and residential areas.

Colonel Tariq Al Ghoul, Head of Department of Transport at Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the strategic partner, the Etihad Rail Company, stressed the importance of providing public safety along railway areas. H ... Read more »

VILLEJUIF, France - Monday, July 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

WIN 2014 Symposium

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Worldwide Innovative Networking (WIN) Consortium in personalized cancer medicine proudly announces that six new organizations were approved as WIN Consortium members during the Consortium’s 2014 WIN Symposium, held June 23-24 in Paris, France. Joining the Consortium are: Asan Medical Center (Korea), Cambridge Cancer Center (UK), Cancer Research UK (UK), CEO Roundtable on Cancer (USA), Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center (USA), and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA).

The WIN Consortium is a global collaboration of leading healthcare organizations that have joined together around the shared mission of achieving the rapid translation of personalized cancer medicine discoveries into standards for clinical care for patients around the world.

“We are thrilled that these organizations are joining WIN,” said Dr. John Mendelsohn, Chairman of ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 3rd 2014

The Ministry of Interior (MoI), 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 five legal Ramadan Councils on Friday in Dubai. 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, held in the council of Ibrahim Abdul Malik, will discuss the theme of United in Responsibility: “Youth and Stimulants,” and will be moderated by media personality Hassan Habib. Major General Khamis Matar Al Muzainah, Commander General of the Dubai Police, will host the second Ramadan Council under the theme of United in Determination: “Mohammed bin Rashid - triumph, victory and ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 5th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Middle East North Africa Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (MEACTRIMS) announces the First MENACTRIMS Congress for healthcare professionals to be held in Dubai, UAE.  The conference will address neurologists from across the world to experience the latest research and trends in multiple sclerosis.

The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis is on a rise in the Arab world. Studies from the region have shown a much higher prevalence of people being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as compared to previous studies.  Recent research has revealed that this increase in prevalence of multiple sclerosis is in the region is not minimal but amounts to a 10 times  higher prevalence in Kuwait, double prevalence in Jordan and nearly 4 times higher prevalence in Saudi Arabia as compared to 20 years ago.

With the higher prevalence of multiple sclerosis it is important t ... Read more »

Company Continues Investment in Region, Opens New London Office, Achieves More Than 36 Percent Revenue Growth in EMEA

LAS VEGAS & LONDON - Monday, July 7th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc., the leading independent provider of enterprise software support for SAP AG’s (NYSE: SAP) Business Suite and BusinessObjects software and Oracle Corporation’s (NYSE: ORCL) Siebel, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, E-Business Suite, Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Hyperion and Oracle Retail software, today formally opened its new office in London’s Canary Wharf to support its continued growth in the UK and Europe. The Company has achieved continued growth and client success in EMEA, reporting annualized revenue growth of 36.2 percent for the 12 months ended March 31, 2014. The Company also reported several new clients in the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic and Finland, further expanding its global footprint and presence in the region.< ... Read more »