ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

In the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan and in collaboration with The UAE Red Crescent, the Emirates Women Police Association launched a fund raising campaign for Syrian refugees. This campaign aims to collect copies of the Holy Quran, clothing and prayer mats.

Major Amina Mohamed Khamis Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association and Regional Director for Women Police in The Middle East Region said: “This campaign encompasses the whole country and coincides with the Holy Month of Ramadan. It has the objective to help Syrian refugees in the UAE camp in Jordan and represents the UAE`s tendency to support others.”

Al Baloushi pointed that a delegation from the association had visited earlier Syrian refugees’ camps and identified their needs. “The members are now collaborating to meet these needs,” Al Baloushi mentioned. She added: &ldq ... Read more »

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

An Emirati family lost their one year and seven months old girl in Al Ruwais City in the Western Region (Al Gharbia) on Thursday night, after they forgot her in the car. Colonel Ojeil Ali Abdullah Al Junaibi, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate estimated that the death reason is suffocation and tiredness due to high temperature.

Colonel Al Junaibi expressed his grief for the loss of the girl and he continued by explaining that the police received a tip off yesterday night at 09:30; the body of the girl was transferred to Al Ruwais Hospital, and the investigations are underway to identify the details of the accident.

He also said that Abu Dhabi Police feels deeply sad for these repeated accidents, despite the continuous warnings and the intensive awareness campaigns issued by the police to educate the public about these accidents. ADP has frequently encouraged strengthening th ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 11th 2014

The ICT Department at Abu Dhabi Police ranked first in the Ramadan pistol skeet shooting championship for officers in the teams category. The Police Schools Department ranked second, while the Peripheral Regions Directorate came in third place.

The event was organized by the Sports Activity Section at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, as part of the sporting program of Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. A total of 8 departments from Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters took part in the championship, which has received considerable attention and strong competition among players.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, noted that the championship focused on enhancing the skills of the Abu Dhabi Pol ... Read more »

‘Payment solutions’ identified by global merchants as a key factor for successful expansion into Asia

HONG KONG - Monday, July 14th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- While over 80 percent of global online merchants plan on expanding their e-Commerce businesses in Asia over the next 12 months, almost all respondents (99 percent) say they face obstacles in gaining a firm foothold in the market, and in particular China, according to research by NTT Communications.

The survey, Breaking into the e-Commerce Market in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges, interviewed 200 United Kingdom and United States based decision-makers from the retail, gaming, travel and hospitality industries to evaluate the business potential of Asia’s e-Commerce market, the challenges merchants face, and the role that payment solution providers should play in helping merchants overcome these challenges.

Two-thirds of respondents forecast the volume of their compan ... Read more »

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

The participants in the Ramadan Council, organized by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau in the General Secretariat of the Office of H. H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and hosted by Ahmad Salem Al Soudin, Head of the Arab Organization for Arab and African Investment called for establishing a Talents Bank that includes the names, positions and addresses of all Emirati talents in the fields of science, arts, sports, engineering, medicine etc. the council also called for adopting labor immigration policies that encourage the advent of skilled workers with higher education.

The participants stressed the importance of setting a training program at schools, universities and companies with the aim to discover talents and invest in them, as well as qualify the students to enter the job market at an early age before joining in universities. This is to ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior’s Ramadan Council, discussed ways to reinforce the sense of patriotism in young people. The council was hosted by HE Hamad bin Ghalita Private Secretary to His Highness the Ruler of Ajman, who emphasized that the Ministry of Interior’s Ramadan Councils are popular parliaments that instill feelings of love and loyalty for the country, and commitment to its laws.

The speakers called upon future generations to protect their country, display loyalty to their work, and dedication in discharging their national duties. He also urged them to acquire knowledge and sciences, and to follow in the footsteps of the renaissance builder and founder, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, May God have mercy on his soul.

The council discussed a number of topics under the theme of “United in Destiny"; discussions were moderated by media personality Rashid A ... Read more »

As of Next Tuesday

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate has announced the activation of the intersection surveillance system to detect speeding motorists who jump the red signal as of next Tuesday at a further 36 intersections in the city of Abu Dhabi. This step falls in line with the Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s traffic safety strategy to make roads safer, and to reduce all causes of traffic accidents that result in deaths and severe injuries.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, disclosed that the speed monitoring system has been activated on as many as 108 surveillance cameras at different intersections across Abu Dhabi. He added that the speed monitoring devices have been programmed and speed limits applicable to these roads have been specified on the cameras, which are fitted with state-o ... Read more »

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

Under the generous patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Honorary President of the Saaed Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents, the Society organized yesterday (Saturday) the first Iftar gathering for individuals with special needs in Shangri-La Hotel Abu Dhabi. The event aims to revive the values of good and generous giving that were promoted by the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also seeks to increase the social participation in order to overcome handicap in its different forms. The event looks forward to activate the role of individuals with special needs to make them active and productive members of the society who are enjoying equal opportunities to show their skills and achieve their aspiration in different fields of life. This should be accomplished with equality between the individuals with special needs and their ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Sheikh Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Al Ihsan Charity Association participated in distributing light iftar kits to motorists in Abu Dhabi in coordination with the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police. This was done as part of the efforts aiming to curb traffic accidents during the holy month under the slogan “Together… Ramadan without accidents.”

H.E. Al Nuaimi was accompanied during the distribution by Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section in the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, Abu Dhabi Police. He pointed out that the participation of the Secretary General of the association presents a major push to promote the awareness campaign during the holy month of Ramadan in order to spread traffic culture among motorists, to urge them not to rush and to drive carefully so they may reach their homes safe ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Al Ain set up a special pavilion as part of its participation in the awareness exhibition held in Al Bawadi Mall center in Al Ain. The pavilion aims to acquaint visitors with the various services provided by the directorate to the public.

Colonel Khalifa Matar Balquba' Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Al Ain, indicated that such participation aims at promoting  the directorate’s  services  and introducing the new services initiatives, with a view to facilitate access to these services by the public and achieving customers’ satisfaction.

Colonel Al Humairi added: "As part of the pavilion, we gave visitors an overview of the different services provided by the directorate and its various external service centers. We also acquainted them with the new cust ... Read more »

Called for Following up on the Recruitment Agencies’ Activities

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior organized a Ramadan council in Umm Al Quwain. The council that was hosted by Khuloud buHaroun, was held under the theme of United in Responsibility: “Our Culture and Domestic Workers”. It was moderated by media personality Rasha Al Shammari.
The women council was attended by Dr. Moza Ghobash, Professor of Sociology and chairwoman of the Rewaq Ousha bint Hussein Cultural Center; Dr. Sheikha Issa, member of the Federal National Council; Sheikha Youaan Al Sbousi, Member of the Advisory Council of Sharjah; and Lamia Ali Al Zarouni, Legal Researcher at the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Sharjah.
Participants discussed a number of topics related to domestic ... Read more »

As Part of the MoI Initiative

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 13th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

During the MoI Ramadan Council, organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, the participants confirmed that the UAE, following the directives of the higher leadership, has provided inclusive and basic high-quality medical services for citizens and residents in accordance with the best international health standards. The council was hosted by H.E. Salem Saif Al Kaabi, Director General of Dar Zayed for Family Care in his home in Al Foah, located in Al Ain.

The speakers stressed the importance of spreading a health culture among community members and educating them about proper methods of nutrition. They also called for correcting the many misconceptions and unhealthy behaviors of the public and to encourage better health habits that may increase the opportunities of ... Read more »

Instant, Distortion-Free 360° Views And Immersive Communications Heading For Next-Gen Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Wearable Devices.

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MONTREAL - Saturday, July 12th 2014

In a single move, North American panoramic imaging innovator, ImmerVision (www.ImmerVisionEnables.com), has made distorted fish-eye views and camera accessories obsolete and enabled every mobile and wearable device in the world to deliver an unprecedented 360° user experience.

ImmerVision’s new 3.8 mm panomorph (patented wide-angle panoramic) lens is the world’s smallest and is designed to be fully integrated into the most compact mobile phone or wearable device. Yet it is capable of doing what no other lens can: deliver a distortion-free 360° x 182° view without having to pan the camera.

“If Ellen DeGeneres had a phone with this technology, her famous Oscars selfie would have captured a much wider, clearer, and more na ... Read more »

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

The Victims Affairs Office of the Crisis and Disasters Management Department of the Central Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters recently held a workshop at the headquarter of Abu Dhabi’s Judicial Department with the aim of introducing the office, its roles and strategic plans.

Major Raed Ali Al Muhairi, Director of the Victim Affairs Office, participated in presenting the scientific material of the workshop, along with a number of other officers, in the presence of Judicial Authority members and public prosecutors.

Major Al Muhairi welcomed the audience, and pointed out that the workshop aims to clarify the office’s role in the event of major accidents, how they should handle the victims’ relatives, and explain the international procedures and protocols of identifying victims of disasters.

He stressed that since its foundation in 2009, ... Read more »

Suggested Establishing Office under MoI to Supervise the Hiring Operation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

During the MoI Ramadan Council, that was organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, the participants called upon competent authorities in the UAE to set up a mechanism to reduce absconding cases among domestic workers, as well as to track and identify the whereabouts of the absconding domestic workers as soon as possible.

The Council was hosted by businessman Nasser Obeid Al Yamahi in Al Shalila area in Abu Dhabi, and moderated by media personality, Emirati news presenter Faisal bin Huraiz, from Sky News Arabia. Participants recommended that the Ministry of Interior establishes a competent office to directly supervise the mechanism to bring in domestic workers from abroad and to regulate relations, in order to protect ... Read more »

With Participation of Abu Dhabi Police, Emirates Autism Society and Volunteers

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 11th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Emirates Autism Society, has distributed as many as 1260 Iftar meals at the main bus station in Abu Dhabi over the course of two days,. This humanitarian initiative aims to revive the values of solidarity among community members during the Holy Month of Ramadan. It also falls in line with the “In the Footsteps of Zayed” initiative, organized by the Emirates Autism Society, to mark the Zayed Humanitarian Day.

Volunteers from the Community Police Department at the Abu Dhabi Police joined hand with autistic individuals, in coordination with the Emirates Autism Society, as they distributed snacks to fasting commuters at the station before the Maghrib call to prayer. A total of 540 Iftar meals were distributed on Monday and another 720 Iftar meals on Wednesday ... Read more »