Defacing websites of highly visible and prominent organizations is increasingly becoming the tool of choice for Hacktivists in the region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

With the flare-up of the regional hostilities in the physical world, the war in the virtual world has also escalated. Every day hacktivists are defacing websites to spread their message to the online world.

Not only are the hacktivists defacing websites and posting their messages on the home pages and inside pages, they immediately take screenshots and upload them to social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Once these posts are uploaded – they are immediately forwarded or retweeted to a large number of hashtags and groups.

Whereas in the past, website defacement message was limited in visibility, now its impact can be felt very quickly across the globe. News, Media and Government organizations are especially attractive targe ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Punitive and Correctional Establishments at the Ministry of Interior hosted a ceremony to celebrate winning Excellence awards in the “Best Institution in Policy Implementation” category, as a part of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award’s third edition. During the ceremony, which was held at the directorate’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, recipients of the “Ideal Employee” award were also honored.

Brigadier Hamad Adeel Al Shamesi, Director General of Correctional and Punitive Establishments at the Ministry of Interior, hailed the support of the police leadership to the ongoing march of excellence achieved by the Ministry of Interior in various fields. “Excellence has become an integral part of our culture and a way of life for our staff members, in their quest to enhance levels of performance, provide excellent se ... Read more »

Leading CSR and sustainability event to take place on February 16, 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) launched the 8th Cycle of the highly coveted regional Arabia CSR Awards at a Press conference in Dubai. Globally perceived as the most rigorous CSR and sustainability awards system, the Arabia CSR Awards has to date received over 750 registered applications from 13 Arab countries across 26 sectors. The Arabia CSR Awards 2015 is being held under the auspices of The League of Arab States for the 2nd consecutive year and the strategic support of The United Nations Environmental Programme.

‘’The Arabia CSR Awards has originally been conceived as a premium CSR recognition and knowledge exchange platform,” said Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, President and CEO of the Arabia CSR Network. “Seven years down the line, it is now clearly positioned and recognised as an invaluable asse ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During a meeting held recently, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) discussed the Corporate Excellence Project and the performance of the excellence teams in the Residency and Naturalization Sector. The meeting was chaired by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, and was attended by general managers and directors at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector.

The meeting discussed the system and discipline of the human resources in the sector. Major General Al Khaili pointed to the need to comply with the instructions of the human resources system.

He said: “The UAE government is keen to improve the quality of life in our society, and to embody the strategy of the MoI by providing excellent services to promote the trust of the public and increase the satisfaction o ... Read more »

L'événement pionnier en responsabilité sociétale des entreprises et du développement durable aura lieu le 16 février 2015

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis - Lundi 16 Février 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) a lancé la 8ème édition des Prix régionaux de la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises  prestigieuses lors d'une conférence de presse tenue à Dubaï. Globalement perçue comme le système le plus rigoureux en matière des prix de la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises et de développement durable, l'événement des Prix Arabia CSR a reçu jusqu’à présent plus de 750 demandes enregistrées de 13 pays Arabes dans 26 secteurs différents. L'événement Prix Arabia CSR 2015 se tiendra sous les auspices de la Ligue des États Arabes pour la 2ème année consécutive, et en appui stratégique du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement.

''Cet événement a été initialement conçu comme une reconnaissance primaire en Re ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department was crowned champion of the ADP Fitness Challenge Championship after completing the course in 5 minutes and 51 seconds. The Western Region Police Directorate came in second place with a one second difference, followed by the Police Schools Department in third place in 5 minutes and 56 seconds.

The championship, which is a part of the 2015 sports activities program at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, was organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, represented by the Sports Activity Section. A total of 20 departments took part in the championship, which was held on Tuesday at the Police College.

Colonel Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, said that the Open Fitness Challenge Championship is one of the most powerful athletic events, which focus on ... Read more »

OSHKOSH, Wis. - Monday, February 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, has appointed Bill Mooney as the regional vice president of International Business Development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In this role, Mooney is responsible for leading Oshkosh’s MENA operations and serving military and security organizations throughout the region with a full portfolio of tactical wheeled vehicles, engineering and integration services, and life cycle sustainment solutions.

Mooney joined Oshkosh Defense in 2013 as the regional director for the Middle East and North Africa. Before joining Oshkosh, Mooney served in the U.S. Army for 29 years, retiring as a Colonel with experience as an infantryman and a senior aviator in the AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Blackhawk. He also served as Assistant Deputy Director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, J5, for the Middle East, and as Senior Defense Officia ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Delegations from ministries and governmental authorities reviewed the efforts and objectives of Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in regards to keeping up with events. The delegations included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Community Development, the Federal Demographic Structure Council (FDSC) and the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA).

Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of the Security Media Department, welcomed the visiting delegations. He pointed out that the Security Media Department is the governmental communication arm of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and of the Abu Dhabi Police. The department is responsible for deploying the media discourse of the ministry and to quickly and objectively communicate the message with the public. ... Read more »

For winning the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to implementing excellent service standards and performance in the delivery of its technical services. He also highlighted the Abu Dhabi Police unrelenting attention and support to creative ideas related to the optimal use of technology services within their list of priorities to keep pace with the latest technologies so as to enhance the quality of services.

These remarks were made by Major General Badran during the ceremony hosted recently by the Directorate General for Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police to honor the Technical Team supervising the directorate’s website and winner of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award in the Commander General catego ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Organizers and participants at the World Congress on Juvenile Justice praised the UAE participation, and commended the country’s experience related to child protection and juvenile delinquency prevention programs.

The UAE was the only Arab country to take part in the World Congress on Juvenile Justice that was recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. During the congress, the UAE gave a number of presentations showcasing the diverse programs and initiatives on child protection organized by the Ministry of Interior, which were highly acclaimed by the participants.

The World Congress on Juvenile Justice was concluded with the adoption of a number of recommendations that focused on promoting a dynamic in view of strengthening the implementation of norms in juvenile justice and improving international cooperation on specific topics regarding children’s rights, but also the right ... Read more »

Compared to 2013

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

According to statistics published by the Abu Dhabi Police, the number of criminal cases handled by the Capital Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has dropped by 18% in 2014 compared with the 2013 figures; while cases of bounced checks handled by the directorate have been down by 20% last year compared to 2013.

Brigadier Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate, attributed this drop in crime rates to the strict security measures enforced by the police, in addition to the positive effects of the continuous awareness drives, aimed at curbing social scourges, and to achieve a secure and stable society.

He reiterated the keenness of the police leadership to provide the best policing services to community members, and to  continuously strive to enhance security staff members’ levels of efficiency and pe ... Read more »

Southern Taiwanese city brings its fruits produce to Dubai for the first time

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government brings to Dubai the “Best of Kaohsiung”, a selection of premium fruits produce from the city located in Southern Taiwan. Making its debut in Dubai at the World’s Biggest Annual Food & Hospitality Show - Gulfood from 8th to 12th February 2015. An exclusive launch event is being hosted at Sheraton Deira Hotel, Dubai on 10th February 2015, to introduce Kaohsiung’s best quality produce to Dubai’s distributors and consumers.

To promote the “Best of Kaohsiung” the event is attended by Ms. Shyh-Fang Liu, the former deputy mayor of Kaohsiung, and currently the chief counselor of Kaohsiung City Hall and leading government officials including Mr. Fu-Chin Tsai, the Director General of the Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung City ... Read more »

Caused 5 fatalities last year

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate warned against the dangers of motorbike accidents; pledging to further increase traffic awareness and control to ensure safety precautions and smooth traffic flow on roads.

Brigadier Khamis Ishaq, Deputy Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, indicated that motorbike accidents have resulted in five deaths and ten serious injuries in 81 traffic accidents that occurred in the emirate of Abu Dhabi last year. He revealed that 62% of those who cause accidents are young people, and that the majority of these accidents varied from run-over incidents, collision, and overturning.

Brigadier Ishaq added that the Ministry of Interior seeks to implement the vision of the UAE to become one of the best countries in the world in terms of safety and security. He also urged motorcyclist ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met today the French Interior Minister Bernard Kaznov. The meeting came on the sides of the visit of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, who is currently visiting France.

Sheikh Saif and his French counterpart discussed a number of topics of mutual interest, as well as the means to further promote the cooperation.

The meeting was attended by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Maadhad Hareb Meghair Al Khyeli, the UAE’s Ambassador in Paris, and Khamis Al Muhairi, the Liaison Officer at the UAE’s embassy in Paris.

For more information about:

The Ministry of Interior, please click ... Read more »