Super Hi-Vision to be demonstrated and discussed at launch event in Dubai in January 2015

London - Monday, December 29th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

IBC Content Everywhere MENA 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE) - IBC Content Everywhere is a new series of global events addressing the latest developments in media. With digital out-of-home presentations and high quality acquisition high on the list of current trends, IBC Content Everywhere will bring NHK’s Super Hi-Vision system to the Middle East for the first time.

Super Hi-Vision is an 8K television system, featuring 16 times the resolution of today’s HD, together with a much higher frame rate of 120 progressive images a second. Developed by Japanese national broadcaster NHK, it is aimed at both consumers and at events and presentations such as museums.

NHK plans trial satellite broadcasts in 2016, with the launch of public services set for 2018. It is one of the most important initiatives in future tel ... Read more »

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

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists of the dangers associated with transporting gas cylinders in private or unlicensed vehicles that are not labeled with warning signs. Random gas transport poses a serious threat to other road users and may cause a disaster and tragic human losses as the cylinders could explode in the event of a collision.

The directorate also stressed the importance of abiding by the rules of safe gas transport, in accordance with the approved regulations; adding that vehicles should be of a specific color; have an open roof and be labeled with warning signs that alert others that the vehicle is carrying flammable materials. A fire extinguisher should also be readily available inside these vehicles and must be checked regularly to ensure it is in proper working condition.

The directorate announced that it will be intensifying con ... Read more »

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

Recently appointed as the world’s second largest SIP phone provider, Yealink, have won the 2014 Best VoIP Vendor title against an impressive open field of other vendors, distributors, resellers, system integrators and power retailers who are judged to have demonstrated a definite leadership role in the previous 12 months.

For the third year running, Reseller Middle East has identified 50 channel players who have successfully generated genuine extra value for their customers and profits for themselves and their partners.

Their distributor in the Middle East DVCOM Technology commented on this joyous occasion “We are honored to have received this title and be associated with a brand that’s driven to innovate itself while offering quality technological solutions” said Mr. Renjan George, the Managing Director of DVCOM Technology.

Yealink has invested considerable ... Read more »

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

Abu Dhabi Police represented by Peripheral Regions Traffic Department is calling upon motorists of public and private vehicles to refrain from jumping red traffic lights for any reason, so they would avoid putting their lives and the lives of others in danger.

These remarks will be part of a radio address by Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi Head of Peripheral Regions Traffic Department, which will be broadcasted live on Monday. This comes in line with the framework of the ‘Security Glances’ campaign, organized by the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Al Bloushi called upon motorists to adhere to the designated speed limits, avoid over speeding to reach the destinations in shorter times. He also warned of the dangers of jumping red traffic lights, and asked motor ... Read more »

SES satellite to be deployed into 28.2/28.5 degrees East orbital arc

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan & LUXEMBOURG - Sunday, December 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announces that the ASTRA 2G satellite roared into space on board an ILS Proton Breeze M booster last night at 03:37:49 Baikonur time (22:37:49 CET and 16:37:49 EST on December 27). After a 9-hour, 12-minute mission, the Breeze M upper stage of the Proton rocket successfully released the ASTRA 2G satellite into geostationary transfer orbit.

ASTRA 2G will be deployed at the 28.2/28.5 degrees orbital arc. The satellite was built for SES by Airbus Defence and Space. Based on the highly reliable Eurostar E3000 platform, the spacecraft carries 62 Ku-band transponders, as well as 4 Ka-band transponders. It will enable the delivery of next generation broadcast and broadband services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ASTRA 2G, which had a launch mass of 6 tons ... Read more »

SES satellite to be deployed into 28.2/28.5 degrees East orbital arc

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan & LUXEMBOURG - Sunday, December 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announces that the ASTRA 2G satellite roared into space on board an ILS Proton Breeze M booster last night at 03:37:49 Baikonur time (22:37:49 CET and 16:37:49 EST on December 27). After a 9-hour, 12-minute mission, the Breeze M upper stage of the Proton rocket successfully released the ASTRA 2G satellite into geostationary transfer orbit.

ASTRA 2G will be deployed at the 28.2/28.5 degrees orbital arc. The satellite was built for SES by Airbus Defence and Space. Based on the highly reliable Eurostar E3000 platform, the spacecraft carries 62 Ku-band transponders, as well as 4 Ka-band transponders. It will enable the delivery of next generation broadcast and broadband services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ASTRA 2G, which had a launch mass of 6 tons ... Read more »

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 »

MoI dedicates its achievements to the UAE and its people

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

The Ministry of Interior dedicated its local and international civilized milestones to the United Arab Emirates and its wise leadership, as well as to the local public from all segments. According to the ministry, these achievements were made possible primarily as a result of the leadership’s support and the society’s precious confidence and cooperation with the MoI’s security and service entities.

Following are some of the most significant milestones achieved by the ministry across its journey towards more excellence and development, in line with the progress that the whole country is witnessing across all fields:

Excellence Festival

The Ministry of Interior won the lion’s share of awards and medals at the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program. And for this great achievement, the mi ... Read more »

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

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior instructed the establishment of a central administration at the Naturalization, Residency, and Ports sector. This administration will be responsible for maximizing and realizing sustainable happiness for the Sector’s customers. This initiative comes in response to the recommendations of the committee of customer service centers management that were decided in the second meeting of developing the sector which was chaired by H.H Sheikh Saif recently.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs said that the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector has studied and established an administration to realize customers’ happiness. “This step was taken in response to the higher leade ... Read more »

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

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department, organized the Friends of the Police Program for children of officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians working at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. A total of 120 officers’ children aged between 6 and 14 years took part in the program, which is taking place during the first semester vacation of the year 2014-2015 at Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club.

Colonel Aref Saif Al Shamesi, Head of Clubs and Sports Activities Department, stressed the importance of the program in empowering the young generation with skills that will ultimately benefit them in the future. He added that this year’s program includes a number of cultural activities, an open sports day and several field visits to a number of Police Departments in addition to recreational vis ... Read more »