ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Ministry of Interior left for Geneva to participate in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), on Sunday. The summit will be held in Switzerland from 25 to 29 May.

The delegation includes: Lieutenant Colonel Salem Abdullah Saqr; Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Ahmed; Major Ibrahim Humaid Al Mayahi and Captain Suroor Mohsen Al Harbi from the General Directorate of Electronics and Telecommunications Services.

As the strategic partner for the MoI, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) extended their invitation to the Ministry to participate in the fifth summit. The summit will witness the participation of over 100 ministers and director generals representing more than 70 countries in the field of information, in addition to 10 subsidiaries of UN organizations.

During the designated state sessions, the MoI will present two workin ... Read more »

The Council’s Healthcare Committee visits Thermo Fisher and Himalaya Labs at DuBiotech

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. - Tuesday, May 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a member of TECOM Investments, the free zone business community dedicated to fostering the growth of the life sciences industry in the region, welcomed the French Business Council’s (FBC) Healthcare Committee to its world class laboratory facilities in a bid to share best practice and knowledge within the life sciences sector.

The FBC Healthcare Committee, of which DuBiotech is a founding member, promotes and represents different stakeholders operating in the French healthcare industry in Dubai, providing a platform for information sharing among various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and equipment, as well as medical insurance.

Given that France’s healthcare sector employs 200,000 people directly ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Support Department at the Abu Dhabi Police participated in the daily operations of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) throughout the streets of Los Angeles.  

Captain Mohammed Ibrahim Al Balas, Operations Planning Branch Manager at the Security Support Department, explained that the department’s team was divided into groups and each group participated in the field operations of LAPD patrols at various locations in the streets of the city. He continued by saying that once reports were received, the patrols headed to the scenes of the crime and the Security Support teams participated in arresting wanted criminals. He noted that the groups additionally participated in ongoing LAPD investigations for training purposes and for the benefit of both parties.

“During a meeting with Captain Martin A. Baeza, the Chief of the Hollenbeck Division, we discussed a numbe ... Read more »

Al Khaili Receives Certificate of Completion

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, May 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

On behalf of the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Fujairah, Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, received the ISO 10004:2012 for Quality Management. The internationally recognized certificate was presented by Bassem Obeid, from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) EMEA and managing director for Abu Dhabi; and from Bilal Abdul Ghani, also from LRQA.    

The Directorate has become the first international authority to meet the quality standards and to receive the certificate. Such a feat has been made possible under the leadership of Brigadier Mubarak Rabi bin Sinan, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Fujairah.

The Directorate has suffi ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Western Region Police Directorate (Al Gharbia) arrested a gang of four masked thieves of Asian nationality. The thieves were arrested for stealing tens of thousands of Dirhams in cash and goods from four grocery stores in the Al Ruwais, Liwa, and Ghayathi regions in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. The gang members additionally assaulted the workers at the grocers by threatening them with a knife, and restricting their freedom to move by tying them with plastic zip ties.

Brigadier Ojeil Ali Abdullah Al Junaibi, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate, explained that the directorate had received a number of reports regarding armed robberies early this year. During the initial location investigations, the police discovered that the gang would wait until after midnight to enter their targeted shops. It was also revealed that the gang would arm themselves with sharp objects before robbing ... Read more »

 Stiolto™ Respimat® is the only COPD treatment with tiotropium, the active ingredient in Spiriva®, complemented by olodaterol

INGELHEIM, Germany - Tuesday, May 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved once-daily Stiolto™ Respimat® (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray. It has been approved as a long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Stiolto™ Respimat® is not indicated to treat asthma or acute deterioration of COPD.

COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a serious but treatable lung disease, affecting 210 million people worldwide.1 It is a growing world health priority and is predicted to become the 3rd leading cause of death by 2030.2 Patients are typically ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, May 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department is pleased to extend to you its warmest greetings and sincerest wishes for continued success, and we would like to thank you for your response and cooperation with our activities. We appreciate our partnership with you, as it strengthens the safety and security systems within the UAE.

We will share an image and caption that depicts realistic behaviors and events, and highlight both positive and negative behaviors that have been captured by the lenses of the Security Media Patrols. We do hope that you will allocate sufficient space for this activity, as this enhances our ability to raise security awareness and promote the sense of security within the society.

Explanation of the attached picture:

The movement of vehicles and pedestrians in Abu Dhabi was constricted due to the sandrock that had fallen into the road from a negligent driver who had failed to ... Read more »

- S-57P1 Series features a high operating temperature of 150 ˚C and a high operating voltage of 26V, and is specifically designed to support demanding automotive applications.

CHIBA, Japan - Wednesday, May 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced the release of the S-57P1 Series of bipolar latch type hall effect sensor ICs that is ideal automotive applications requiring high performance, reliability, and accuracy. Typical applications include automotive motors for fans and power steering.

The S-57P1 series features a wide operating temperature range of -40 ˚C up to 150 ˚C, a wide operating voltage range from 2.7V to 26.0V, and high magnetic accuracy of ±1.0mT.

The bipolar latch type hall effect sensor ICs detect magnetic field changes and output a high or low voltage level depending on the field strength and polarity. The combination of sensors and magnets allows designers to create applications that oper ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During a meeting that was recently held in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the Ministry of Interior discussed the operational performance indicators, as part of its strategy for the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector. The meeting was chaired by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs and attended by directors general of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in the country. The meeting comes in line with the plan to promote internal communication and interaction between leaders and their subordinates across all work levels; it is also a part of the efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the various Directorates General across the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector.           

Major General Al Kha ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates was represented by the Ministry of Interior at the 9th Conference of Arab Heads of Training and Security Rehabilitation Institutions. The conference, which commenced on Wednesday in Tunisia, is a part of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers’ activities. The UAE delegation included Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Abdullah Al Khouri, Police College Deputy Director; Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Nasser Al Baker, Director of Postgraduate Studies at the Police College; and Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Muhammad Al Khumairi, from Police College.

In his speech on the occasion, Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Abdullah Al Khouri, Police College Deputy Director, asserted that the conference plays an essential role in enhancing joint coordination and cooperation. He also noted that the education and training sector in the Arab countries has seen an unprecedented development, as a result of the wis ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

As a part of the efforts to raise community awareness on animal welfare issues and the importance of preserving animal life, the Emirates Society for Animal Welfare will begin implementing a media campaign under the slogan “I Need Water Just like You” in early June.

The announcement was made by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Emirates Society for Animal Welfare, who pointed out that preparations for the campaign are in the final stages. Moreover, he noted that the one-week campaign will feature a wide range of activities and events such as workshops and lectures, and will take place in participation with several government entities and departments, and public utility associations.

Adding further, Major General Al Nuaimi stressed that the campaign will be implemented across the UAE. “As a part of the campaign, awareness-raising brochures will ... Read more »

As Part of the Seventh Knowledge Forum

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During the seventh Knowledge Forum, the Abu Dhabi Police reviewed the US experience related to case studies and research to tackle security issues. The forum, which was held at the Forensic Evidence Hall, was recently inaugurated by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

H.E the Secretary General said that the forum reflects the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ vision, which aims to ensure that Abu Dhabi remains a community that enjoys safety and security, and to provide high-quality police services for the citizens, residents and visitors of the emirate. He also reiterated the keenness to invite skilled speakers, specialized in security events that are of global concern in order to benefit from their practical expertise.

Major General Dr ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, May 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police College organized a two-day blood drive in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank. The drive witnessed a significant turnout from the officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilian personnel of the Police College in Abu Dhabi.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Butti Al Shamesi, head of the Media and Public Relations Section at the Police College, said: “This blood drive comes within the strategy of the Police College, which embodies the strategy of the Ministry of Interior in the sense that it serves the local community.” He continued by highlighting how the drive was made possible through the support provided by the college administration in a bid to help patients in need of a blood transfusion, to help preserve lives, and to contribute to humanitarian activities within the UAE.

“The administration of the Police College is keen to contribute to serving the lo ... Read more »

PARIS - Tuesday, May 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Parrot (Paris:PARRO), a leading player in the field of Connected Automotive Infotainment and the leading provider of digital TV & radio solutions in mobility, announced today that Chrysler has chosen Parrot’s Digital TV solution for Head Units in the form factor of a dedicated ECU.

Parrot has started production of the next Digital TV generation for Jeep vehicles. This automotive-grade TV-box is showcasing a feature-subset of Parrot Automotive Media Center supporting worldwide TV reception in mobility, here focusing on Japan market only. DTV broadcasts media to the Head Unit via the vehicle bus and video channel. With the extention of the Media Center, streaming to external brought in Wi-Fi tablets is supported as well.

The DTV box is based on Parrot IPs: the Parrot FC7100 System on Module for full HD decoding capabilities and the Octopus Chips for best in class tuner and demodulator. Oct ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, May 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The fourth annual INTERPA Conference (International Association of Police Academies) organized by the Police College, representing the Ministry of Interior is scheduled to commence on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The three-day conference, held under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, will take place at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi Hotel, under the theme “Policing Training”.

A distinguished cohort of academics and specialized researchers will be taking part in the conference, alongside members of the International Association of Police Academies (INTERPA). The conference will be hosted for the first time in the UAE and aims to exchange expertise, share the best practices, and examine the best international standards in the field of scientific and academic research, police education and training across security and ... Read more »

Attended a drill showcasing the efficiency of advanced technologies in reducing response time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, May 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Jassem Muhammad Al Marzouqui, Civil Defense General Commander-in-chief, visited the Operations Department at Al Qubesat Civil Defense Center, affiliated with the Directorate General of Civil Defense, Abu Dhabi, in order to review the efforts exerted and assess preparedness at the center. During the visit, Major General Marzouqui attended a drill aimed at demonstrating the efficiency of smart technologies in reducing emergency response time.

The Civil Defense General Commander-in-chief urged staff members to further endeavor towards developing services and procedures, and optimizing emergency response time. He also called upon them to seek greater interaction between operations departments and civil defense centers, which would reflect positively on firefighting operations.

Dur ... Read more »

PARIS - Mercredi 27 Mai 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parrot (Paris:PARRO), l'un des chefs de file du domaine de l'info-divertissement connecté pour la voiture et le principal fournisseur de solutions de télévision et radio numériques mobiles, a annoncé aujourd'hui que Chrysler avait choisi la solution de télévision numérique pour ordinateurs de bord de Parrot sous la forme d'une UCE dédiée.

Parrot a lancé la production de téléviseurs numériques de nouvelle génération pour véhicules Jeep. Ce téléviseur automobile présente un sous-ensemble de fonctionnalités du Parrot Automotive Media Center incluant notamment la réception de la télévision dans le monde entier, centrée ici sur le marché japonais uniquement. La télévision numérique émet vers l'ordinateur de bord via le bus et le canal vidéo du véhicule. Avec l'extension du Media Center, le streaming vers des tablettes raccordées en Wi-Fi est également pris en charge.

Le téléviseur ... Read more »