LONDON - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-The significant premium growth in the global takaful sector is expected to continue and reach USD 20 billion by 2017, with the majority of that increase originating from Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, according to a new A.M. Best special report.

The Best’s Special Report, titled “Takaful Operators Struggle with Growth and Profitability,” also notes that despite the rapid growth of takaful on a global basis, it has struggled to take hold in Middle East markets, other than Saudi Arabia, which are considered to be concentrated with a few large players dominating their respective markets.

The report contains an analysis of 14 Gulf Cooperation Council takaful operators and 24 conventional insurers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), drawing out distinctions between the two groups in terms of performance and operating results. The smaller scale of many takaful operators results in high cost ... Read more »

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The French government has conferred the “Knight of the Legion of Honor” award to Sheikh Khaled Juffali in recognition of his prominent activities and efforts aimed at strengthening trade relations between Saudi Arabia and France. The world-renowned Order is the highest decoration bestowed in France, and recognizes distinguished services.

French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented Sheikh Khaled Juffali with the medal during a ceremony that was recently held in Riyadh, in the presence of General Jean-Louis Georgelin, Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor and Chancellor of the National Order of Merit, who had flown in from Paris to chair the ceremony. The French Legion of Honor was also awarded to a select group of Saudi personalities.

The special awards ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and members of diplo ... Read more »

SMB Networking Solutions Vendor wants channel partners to capitalise on improving business climate in Egypt

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

TP-LINK Technologies Co Ltd, a leading provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and solutions, has urged its channel partners in Egypt to take advantage of the improving business climate and increasing government and public sector IT spending and grow their business to profitability.

TP-LINK said the company has upped the tempo in Egypt and it is now working with local distributors and channel partners to promote brand awareness and raise the profile of its product offerings.

According to the manufacturer of Wireless, ADSL, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters, the outlook on IT spending is steadily improving with more projects coming online in Egypt.

Roger Gong, Sales Manager, Egypt, TP-LINK Middle East ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate called upon the public to adhere to the regulations of installing fire prevention equipment in homes and to adhere to all of the safety procedures in place for the prevention of fires during the summer.

Captain Majid Abdullah Al Tamimi, Chief of the Media and Public Relations Section in Abu Dhabi Civil Defense General Directorate, stressed the importance of ensuring that all electric switches and wiring are of good quality and efficiency. He also advised the public to avoid using faulty electrical materials that are used for connecting the power to electrical appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, air conditioners, and exhaust fans. He also pointed out the importance of ensuring that houses are equipped with fire extinguishers for emergencies, and to be consistent in checking and maintaining the validity of the extinguisher.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Mindshare, which is part of WPP, is a global media agency network helping clients to make collaborative and adaptive decisions across their paid, owned, and earned marketing in real-time. The agency is gearing up for another original event: “Staying Agile,” a dynamic media summit that will be held on May 4th in Riyadh.

“Staying Agile” will welcome some of the world’s most illustrious representatives from the fields of film, sports, technology, communications, and more to discuss harnessing agility for your business. Today, technology and data have accelerated the speed at which “creative disruption” is taking place – product life cycles are shrinking, categories are defined and redefined, and traditional boundaries are blurred as consumer empowerment grows. The event will cover how to incorporate agility into existing operating framework and will also discuss ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Ministry of Interior recently carried out a number of police-related awareness-raising lectures for graduates who completed the Criminal Investigation Course at the Police College in Abu Dhabi and the Federal Police School at Sharjah under the supervision of the Officers Training Institute.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Ministry of Interior, stressed the importance of focusing on newly graduated officers in order to enhance their legal culture and raise their awareness regarding various legal issues and common mistakes.

The awareness lectures were delivered by Lieutenant Jassem Mohammed Khamis, Law Respect Culture Bureau Branch Manager in the Northern Region and Lieutenant Saif Rashid Al Hindasi, Law Respect Culture Bureau Branch Manager in the Eastern Region. Both lecturers focused on the Law Res ... Read more »

Broadcasts to feature live celebrity and executive interviews from mobile studio in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Monday, April 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), the world’s leading satellite operator, today announced it has partnered with broadcast and television technology innovators to create a full end-to-end Ultra HD transmission system and deliver three days of live and linear Ultra HD broadcasts to a cable system at the 2015 NAB Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas.

The Ultra HD broadcasts are being enabled by SES’s satellites and teleport network and a team of technology partners. Harmonic is contributing its Electra™ X3 advanced media processor providing live, full-frame, full-GOP UHD (HEVC Main 10 profile) encoding, ProView™ integrated receiver-decoders for satellite reception, and NSG™ Exo distributed CCAP system for DOCSIS transmission. Sony brings its content and 4K Ultra HD ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior has successfully managed to arrest nine drug dealers and seize 13 kilograms of heroin and 34,000 narcotic pills in five separate operations that were carried out in cooperation with the Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of the Sultanate of Oman, during January and February.

Colonel Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, said that the operations, which were successfully carried out by the Anti-Narcotic officers, have dealt a painful blow to drug dealers and illustrate the coordination among the various anti-narcotics authorities in the UAE and the Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of the Sultanate of Oman. He also noted that the ‘outstanding results’ that have been a ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Grandweld Shipyards celebrated the Keel laying for the two new 42.00 M Aluminum Crew Boats for Fujairah National Agency (FNSA). Dr. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Saleh Al Sharqi, the Vice Chairman of Fujairah National Group, attended the ceremony to mark the commencement of the construction. The contract was signed on September 24th 2014, by Sheikh Sultan Bin Saleh Al Sharqi, the Vice Chairman of Fujairah National Group, Mr. Saif Al Salami, Managing Director of Fujairah National Group and Mr. Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards.

The crew boats can seat 31 offshore personnel, and have a 100sqm cargo area for over 70 tons of deck cargo. The crew boats will be capable of executing several missions such as security duties, fast transportation of offshore personal and cargo, supply of fuel, fresh water, etc. Mr. Sami Al Baghdadi, Managing Director of Fujairah National Group said, “Grandweld is i ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, April 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), represented by the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department, concluded the ‘Friends of the Police’ Program in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi for children of officers, non­commissioned officers, and civilians working at the Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. A total of 318 male and female students, aged between 7 and 14 years of age, participated in the program, which is organized during the second semester break; of whom, 166 participated in Abu Dhabi and 152 participated in Al Ain.

The closing ceremony, which took place at the Police Officers Club in Al Ain, was attended by Colonel Hareb Khamis Al Khaili, Deputy Head of the Clubs Department at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, in the presence of a number of officers, parents and students.

Colonel Al Khaili honored the students and collaborators. In his addre ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Department of Community Police at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters concluded the Internet Awareness Program. The program was conducted in cooperation and coordination with the Security Media Department and with the participation of the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate. The following strategic external partners also contributed: Al Ittihad newspaper, Emirates Transport, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and a number of shopping centers.

Major Yussef Faraj, Chief of the Community Awareness Section at the Department of Community Police, explained that the outreach program has been implemented in order to guide and educate those who surf the web, and provide Internet users with essential guidelines and instructions on how to positively use websites.

He pointed out tha ... Read more »

To Capture Over-speeding, Red Light Jumping, and Stopping Vehicles on Pedestrian Crossings

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police announced the activation of 16 additional surveillance cameras to detect red-light jumping vehicles on five intersections in Zayed City in the Western Region, as of Monday, April 13.

The new system complements the traffic control systems that were previously installed on Abu Dhabi Island to detect traffic violations, notably jumping the red light and exceeding legal speed limits. “The new system falls in line with the integrated project to improve traffic safety at intersections in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, which was initiated by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate in 2012. As a part of the project, 150 light-controlled junctions will be fitted with surveillance cameras in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region within the next five y ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Western Region (Al Gharbia) Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters was crowned the winner of the ADP Open Cycling Race Championship. The Security Information Department placed second, and the Operations Department placed third.

The championship was organized as a part of the sports activities program by the Sports Activity Section at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development. A total of 82 cyclists from 17 departments participated in the championship that was held from April 5 – 8 in the Al Bahya Region. The championship drew a wide audience of Abu Dhabi Police members and public spectators.

Colonel Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, said: “physical activity and sports are integral for our police members. Participation in activities such as the cycling championship not only ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, April 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended a lecture by Professor Jochen Runde from the University of Cambridge, under the theme “Emotional Intelligence and Effective Leadership”. The lecture that was organized by the Creativity and Leadership Development Center for officers and police leaders was held at the Decision-Making Support Center’s auditorium at the Police Departments Complex in Abu Dhabi and the Police Science Academy, at the University City – Sharjah, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.

The lecture embodies the keenness of the police leadership to boost the competency of leaders at the Ministry of Interior, in a bid to achieve its vision of making the UAE one of the safest and most secure countries in the world. It also aims to highlight the import ... Read more »

Outstanding Employees, Customers and Winners of the “Excellence Award” Honored

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Finance and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior organized the third annual event to honor the outstanding strategic suppliers and partners. The forum was held at the St. Regis Hotel in Abu Dhabi, under the slogan ‘Because You Are Excellent’.

Major General Salem Al Shamesi, Director General of Finance and Services at MoI, said: “The successes achieved by the Ministry at the end of each strategic cycle and the governmental excellence are a direct product of the concerted efforts of a unified work team. The integration and interaction amongst this team have helped us to achieve excellence and quality in leadership in a bid to achieve the vision, mission, and objectives of the Ministry of Interior.”

He said in his speech “This for ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, April 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During a specialized workshop held at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, the Complaints and Suggestions Department affiliated with the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior discussed updating the innovation and creativity strategy of the Ministry of Interior. Discussions also revolved around aligning the strategy with the national innovation strategy and the fourth generation of the government excellence system, the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award.

In his address on the occasion, Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, said: “We meet today to discuss and propose innovative and creative initiatives according to the Ministry of Interior’s 2014-2016 strategic pla ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During its meeting held at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, the Ministry of Interior’s Executive Council discussed the government excellence system.

During the meeting, which was chaired by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Council, attendees tackled the importance of the government excellence system, and  discussed a number of topics on the agenda and the appropriate decisions were taken accordingly.

H.E the Secretary General stressed the government’s keenness to reflect the leading regional and global position of the UAE in the field of government excellence; as well as to introduce the best government practices related to police and security work. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to enhance cooperation, unify efforts, and exc ... Read more »