ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department won the 7th Abu Dhabi Police Iron Man Tournament, while the Operations Department came second and the Western Region Police Directorate came third. The tournament that was organized by the Sports Activity Section at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development in Bahia Region was held within the sports activity program with the participation of nine departments.

On the individual level of the championship, Sergeant Saud Al Zaabi from the Operations Department came in the first place, Sergeant Abdullah Al Luqayti from the Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department came in the second place, and Marwan Matar from the Strategy Department came in the third place.

Colonel Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, congratulated the winning departments and tha ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

As the New Year holiday and celebrations approach, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police will be intensifying its control and surveillance of internal and external roads, particularly during the late night hours in order to curtail any violations of traffic laws and legal speed limits.  Violators who show uncivilized driving behaviors such as racing, reckless driving, and other violations that endanger the safety of road users will be fined.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate warned drivers against driving under the influence of alcohol as it affects the drivers’ concentration and ability to drive as it slows reflexes when encountering unexpected situations on the road, and causes tragic road accidents that involve deaths and severe injuries.

Brigadier Eng. Al Harithi explained that alcohol or drug-related t ... Read more »

Transferred Five UAE Nationals and an Asian to Hospitals

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The ambulance aircraft of the Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing recently carried out six humanitarian missions; where they transferred six people including five UAE nationals to hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

In the first three missions, air ambulance teams transferred three UAE nationals who were suffering from medical conditions, including a 70 and 19 years old males from the Delma Island Hospital to Al Mafraq and Zayed Medical City hospitals, in addition to transferring an eight years old child from Zayed Medical City Hospital to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.

In the other three missions, the air ambulance teams handled 3 cases were people were injured in three separate traffic accidents. The air ambulance transferred UAE nationals and an Asian to Al Tawam Hospital to receive medical care. The first UAE national (29 years ol ... Read more »

Called for teamwork to help the needy and afflicted

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, called on search and rescue teams in the region to pursue their efforts and work in coordination and team spirit, building on their noble and humanitarian objectives in helping the needy and afflicted all over the world.

Sheikh Saif met with GCC and Arab delegations, as observers in the joint exercise, which was carried out by the UAE search and rescue team and its Saudi counterpart.

His Highness observed the exercise and was briefed on its various stages by Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Al Ansari, Head of the UAE Search and Rescue Team. Lt. Colonel Al Ansari highlighted the importance of boosting the efficiency of the Search and rescue teams. He also commended the efforts of the participating delegations observing the e ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Throughout February, the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages in Europe will celebrate Chinese New Year in partnership with UnionPay International by offering guests the chance to share wishes across the world, along with exceptional offers for Chinese guests.

A time for family, gift-giving, fireworks and festivities, Chinese New Year is celebrated by one in six people around the world. The festival is associated with the colour red and it is good luck to give and receive red packages during this time. Traditionally, those celebrating will cast red ribbons or tie wishes to a ‘Wishing Tree’, in the hope that their wish will come true and bring them good fortune in the coming year. The Villages will each feature their own Wishing Tree for guests to cast their wishes for the coming year.

By registering their details online at ChicOutletShopping.com, Chinese guests will receive ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, President of Zayed University, witnessed on Tuesday, the signing of a MOU between “Al Jawda” (Quality) Magazine, published by the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Zayed University.

His Highness stressed the important role of the media in promoting the cultural rise witnessed by the UAE in various fields. His Highness also pointed to the importance of spreading the culture of quality and institutional excellence and promoting the latest international concepts applicable in the fields of quality and administrative performance development.

Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Coopera ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Civil Defense calls upon all families who are leaving the country to spend the holidays abroad to make sure they’ve turned off electrical switches and avoid  leaving their devices on, in order to maintain the safety of their houses and others during their absence.

This address which will be made tomorrow Tuesday by Major General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Civil Defense Acting General Commander-in-Chief over the radio, comes in line with the ‘Security Glances’ campaign organized by the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

During his address, Al Matroushi will call upon families for the need to ensure turning off all the lights and closing both internal and external doors very well to prevent the entrance of individuals with bad ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan - Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation will kick off the New Year with the "2015 International Consumer Electronics Show" (CES 2015) to be held from January 6 to 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Panasonic will showcase innovative solutions in 3 zones - "Consumer Products," "B2B Solutions," and "Automotive/Devices" - under the theme, "A Better Life, A Better World." These solutions will include home appliances, as well as ideas for automobiles and businesses. Moreover, "Panasonic LIVE @ CES 2015" will introduce these products and solutions and more live from the booth each day during the exhibition, so please stay tuned.

Booth Highlights Visitors will be able to get a glimpse of the lifestyle for the near future Panasonic proposes with home appliances that blend into the stylish interior decor. 4K LED screens, home m ... Read more »

Witnessed the Graduation of the First Batch of Customer Service Excellence Diploma

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, instructed the allocation of 50 percent of the seats for the second batch of the Customer Service Excellence Diploma to the partners of federal ministries employees and local institutions and authorities.

The directions of H.H. Sheikh Saif came during his speech in the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the Customer Service Excellence Diploma, which was held Sunday morning at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers Club with the participation of 376 employees from various police sectors. Of these participants, 351 successfully passed the diploma requirements, 38 participants from the Customer Service Centers at 13 ministries and federal authorities.

His Highness Sheikh Saif also asserted the keenness of ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the World Diabetes Day, the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior organized a health awareness drive under the slogan “My Health”. As a part of the drive, which was organized in collaboration with Al Ahli Hospital, the department provided blood sugar and blood pressure tests as well as Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement for all of the Ministry of Interior’s staff members. This campaign falls in line with the ministry’s commitment to maintain the health and safety of its staff members; raise awareness; encourage healthy behaviors; improve methods of early detection; and reduce the incidence of diabetes and other diseases caused by lack of exercise and poor nutrition.

A number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables, civilians, and female staff members from the various departments at the Ministry of Interior took part in the campaign an ... Read more »

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Kentucky, États-Unis - Mercredi 24 Décembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- General Cable Corporation (NYSE : BGC) (la Société) a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir finalisé la vente de sa participation dans Phelps Dodge International Philippines, inc. (PDP) moyennant une contrepartie en espèces de 67 millions de $. La Société a ainsi vendu sa participation de 60 % à son partenaire de coentreprise, A. Soriano Corporation (Anscor). Le produit de cette vente sera utilisé pour réduire l’encours des emprunts dans le cadre de la facilité de crédit renouvelable fondée sur l'actif de la Société pour l'Amérique du Nord et l’Europe.

La Société avait annoncé précédemment, le 29 octobre 2014, son intention de se départir de l’ensemble de ses sites de fabrication en Asie Pacifique et en Afrique afin de simplifier son portefeuille géographique et de réduire la complexité de son organisation. John E. Welsh, III, président du Conseil d ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced that it has completed the sale of Metro International Trade Services to a subsidiary of Reuben Brothers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

Reuben Brothers is a leader in Private Equity, Real Estate (investment and development), Venture Capital and Natural Resources.

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NEW YORK - Mardi 23 Décembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE : MCO) a reçu plus d'une douzaine de prix prestigieux de revues sectorielles du monde entier en 2014. Moody’s Investors Service a été reconnue pour la qualité de ses notes de crédit et de ses recherches et Moody’s Analytics a été reconnue pour la performance de ses solutions de gestion du risque financier.

« Chez Moody’s, notre mission est d’être l’autorité la plus respectée au monde desservant les marchés sensibles au risque. Nous sommes fiers d’être reconnus par les professionnels financiers du monde entier pour la qualité de nos analyses de crédit chez Moody’s Investors Service et pour la polyvalence et l’efficacité de nos solutions de gestion du risque financier chez Moody’s Analytics », explique Raymond McDaniel, Président-directeur général de Moody’s.

En Asie, Moody’s Investo ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 20th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, recently met at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, with Major General Ibrahim Basbous, the Director General of the Internal Security Forces of the Republic of Lebanon and the accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, both parties discussed a number of topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance cooperation in various fields of policing.

The meeting was attended by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police and the Lebanese Consul in Abu Dhabi Hadi Hachem. Towards the end of the meeting, Major Generals Al Rumaithi and Basbous exchanged commemorative gifts.

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