ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, witnessed the graduation ceremony of 66 officers from different general headquarters and departments of the Ministry of Interior. The graduates attended two Leadership courses: “The Central no. 53” and “The First no. 75” which were organized by the Police Officers Training Institute at the Federal Police School in Sharjah.

The ceremony was attended by Brigadier Ali Mohammed bin Darwish, Director General of Human Resources and Brigadier Ahmed Abdullah Al Hajri, Director of the Federal Police School, as well as directors of departments, heads of sections and a number of officers in the Federal Police School in Sharjah.

Lt. Colonel, Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Khuzaimi, Director of the Officers Training Institute said: “In the midst of our national celebrations on the 43rd National ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

SEVERIN is once again adding to its PICCOLA range of fully-automatic coffee machines, and will be launching not one but two models at IFA 2014. The model SEVERIN PICCOLA Semplice, is aimed specifically at lovers of the pure Espresso flavour, while the target market for the model SEVERIN PICCOLA Induzio is fans of Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato and white coffee.

"The PICCOLA fully-automatic coffee machine has written its own success story,” says Christof Steinkuhl, overall head of sales and purchasing at SEVERIN Elektrogeräte Germany. The company now has the model type PICCOLA Semplice KV 8080 specially for those coffee lovers who "only" want to use a machine to make a fresh Espresso.

Intuitive operation and a unique hygiene system

The PICCOLA measures just 228 (wide) x 316 (high) x 387 mm (deep). SEVERIN also aims to make things easier and hygienic during cleaning ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended, today “Wednesday”, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau and the Juveniles Awareness and Care Association. The MoU is intended to enhance cooperation on establishing law respect culture among the Emirati youth. The signing ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ).

The MoU was signed by Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Police and General Security, Chairman of the Association, and Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, representing the Ministry of Interior.

The signing was attended by Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Directo ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police called upon the public, particularly drivers, to renew the expired vehicles registrations, for the sake of ensuring their safety by driving safe and technically reliable vehicles and avoiding legal accountability in case of accidents.

These messages are part of the five-week radio campaign, ‘Security Glances’, launched by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, represented by the Radio Branch, designed to provide the public with awareness messages and security tips.

Colonel Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Chief of the Vehicles Licensing Section at the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department, will deliver a radio address on Thursday, urging drivers to visit the technical inspection and customer service centers to check the safety and serviceability of their vehicles and to renew the r ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has announced the launch of the NX1, the world’s fastest and most accurate interchangeable-lens camera. The NX1 is the latest addition to Samsung’s award-winning NX series, which combines the connectivity features that consumers expect from Samsung, “with crystal clear image quality, lightning fast shutter speeds, and a durable body that lets users take photos under any conditions”.

In celebration of the art of photography, the camera was unveiled at a special launch event held in association with Gulf Photo Plus and in the presence of award-winning photojournalist David Burnett. Famous for photographing iconic politicians and celebrities and for capturing major global news events, Burnett was recently named one of the “100 Most Important People in Photography” by American Photo magazine. During the event, Burnett shared insights f ... Read more »

TOKYO - Saturday, December 27th 2014(BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire) -- Atos K.K. (Atos) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today announced that they will jointly develop technology-based solutions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tokyo-based Atos K.K. is a subsidiary of Atos SE (Societas Europaea), which is headquartered in Bezons, France.

Atos has been an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the IT category since the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Games. Similarly Panasonic has been a contributor to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement since becoming an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio Visual (AV) category during the Calgary 1988 Winter Games.

Under this agreement, Atos, a leader in information and communication technology services and Panasonic, an audio visual technology giant, will each provide its expertise in their respective fields as part of this collaborative effort. Together, the two companies will create new business synergies, ... Read more »

According to Advanced International Standards

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior called upon the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police General Headquarters to pursue their unwavering efforts to deliver the best service to the public according to international best standards.

These remarks were made by Lt. General Al Sha’far during the meeting he chaired at the (RAK) Police General Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Brigadier Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of RAK Police; Mohammed Al Nubi Mohammed, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of RAK Police; in addition to directors general, heads of departments, chief of sections, and a number of police officers.

Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed the importance of implementing the strategy of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) that is consistent with the general strategy o ... Read more »

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

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received the ‘Best Community Policing Practices Award’ in solving problems awarded by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in the USA to the Community  Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police.

Todd A Miller, Chief of Police in Mankato City, Minnesota, handed over the award to H.H Sheikh Saif, in the presence of Lt. Colonel Mubarak Bin Muhairom, Head of the Community Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police.

Lt. Colonel Bin Muhairom gave HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan a brief overview of the award, where the UAE outranked over 50 participant countries for the same category with the ‘Safer Schools Partnership’ project that was carried out in cooperation with the Community Policing and Police Sciences Institute in Abu Dhabi, according to the bes ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Real Madrid Café will be officially launched in Dubai on December 29th, 2014 as the first and only restaurant in the world named after and in collaboration with the popular football club.

The momentous event will be made all the more special with a tour-de-force appearance of the Real Madrid team that include celebrated players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema, Casillas, Isco, Kroos, among others.

“The formal opening comes on the heels of our successful soft launch. The event will be made more special and exciting with the presence and full support of the football club’s celebrated roster of players along with the coaching staff and the management team. Expect great and exciting things to come as our operations come into full swing, promising our guests a superb dining experience that no other restaurant can offer,” said Louis Albe ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, met with the leaders of GCC and Arab delegations participating as observers in the joint exercise, which was carried out by the UAE search and rescue team and its Saudi counterpart, in Al Shalila - Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, which was held at the ministry, Lt. General Al Sha’far exchanged talks with his visitors on ways to develop search and rescue efforts in disaster situations, and to enhance collaboration in this field in a way that serves humanitarian work, in the region and all over the world; in accordance with the United Nation’s efforts to improve the efficiency and speed of response of search and rescue operations.

The participating delegations included Lieutenant General Talal Abdullah Al Kofahi, Director General of the Jordanian Civil Defense; Major General Abid Al Sekh ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate organized an awareness initiative for drivers. The initiative focused on the dangers that light vehicles pose for other road users when not following the obligatory path.

Major Matar Abdullah Al Muhairi, Acting Head of Al Ain Traffic Section said that the initiative falls within the framework of the awareness programs that aim to limit traffic accidents and reduce road fatalities. It also translates the general strategy of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters that aims to make roads a more secured place.

“The penalty for the violation of not following the obligatory path is AED 200 and two black points,” Major Al Muhairi explained. He also urged drivers to adhere to the traffic rules and regulations in order to maintain their and other people& ... Read more »

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

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Human Rights Department, emphasized that the United Arab Emirates stands among the leading world countries and has earned top marks for its considerable efforts and hard work to improve respect for human rights and to guarantee to the people of the UAE every means for decent living and welfare and helping them achieve their potential. The ministry has also endeavored to maintain the freedom, rights and dignity of community members, which are guaranteed by the constitution, laws and legislations of the country that are derived from the values and teachings of the righteous religion.

These remarks will be part of a radio address by Colonel Mohammed Ali Al Shehhi, Deputy Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior, which will be broadcast live on Wednesday. It falls within the framework of the ‘Security Glances’ cam ... Read more »

For their efforts to develop work processes at the Security Support

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 26th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police honored an elite group of officers from various departments for their diligent efforts to developing work processes at the Security Support Section, which provides armed support to police field units as they endeavor to combat crime and protect lives and property of community members.

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, confirmed that boosting readiness and developing the police institution’s performance can be achieved through the integrated and consolidated efforts of staff members working together as one team; in line with the leadership’s vision to constantly upgrade the standards of policing and security work.

Major General Al Nuaimi presented the honorees with certificates of a ... Read more »

Tokyo - Dimanche 28 Décembre 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Centre du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO et Panasonic Corporation ont annoncé le lancement de la nouvelle application du Calendrier du Patrimoine mondial 2015 pour PC et tablettes. L’application du calendrier est disponible en cinq langues (japonais, anglais, français, chinois et espagnol).

Une fois l’application installée sur PC ou tablette, l’utilisateur découvre de splendides photographies de sites du Patrimoine mondial de l'ensemble du globe du terrestre. Pour le mois de janvier, une photographie de Shiretoko est mise à l’honneur, il s’agit de l’un des sites du Patrimoine mondial au Japon. Le calendrier présente également des jeux informatifs et d’autres contenus liés aux sites du Patrimoine mondial, et les photos peuvent être visionnées sous forme de diaporama. Cette application a été conçue comme un outil didactique pour le Réseau du système d ... Read more »

TOKYO - Saturday, December 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES

Toshiba Corporation:

Summary

Toshiba Corporation has developed a new technology for 3D displays that do not require users to wear dedicated 3D glasses that uses a low-crosstalk1, high-definition LCD GRIN lens2 with a 15-inch 4K LCD panel3. The technology realizes a highly portable, compact display that can switch between 3D mode with high-definition resolution and 2D mode with ultrahigh-definition 4K resolution. The technology and the new display will be unveiled at the “2015 International Consumer Electronics Show” that will be held in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2015.

Development History

Toshiba has developed and marketed glasses-free big-screen 3D televisions and laptop computers for the consumer market. Technologies established in commercialization of these products were also used to develop specialized products for the professional business marke ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior recently honored chairmen and members of sub-committees at the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in the country in appreciation and recognition for their participation and contribution in Al Faraj Fund’s works and activities.

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Al Faraj Fund, presented the honorees with certificates of appreciation at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

The Secretary General expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the members for their efforts in developing the fund’s services and achieving its goals. He stressed the need to enhance the efforts in a way that reflects the police leadership’s aspirations in this humanitarian work.

The honoring ceremony was attended by Colonel Saud Al Saa ... Read more »