ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

To mark the Mawlid Al Nabi (Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday), the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi hosted a religious lecture at the directorate’s mosque delivered by Dr. Ahmed Noureddine Al Zamil, religious preacher at the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments. In his lecture, Dr. Al Zamil highlighted Prophet Mohammed’s life, as well as his guidance and teachings in all situations and events throughout his life that brought forth believers from darkness to the light.

The preacher talked about the Prophet’s character and qualities (peace be upon him), such as honesty, compassion, humility, and how we can apply them in our daily life as a behavior pattern. Furthermore, Dr. Al Zamil stressed that celebrating the Prophet’s birthday should be expressed by following the Prophet’s teachings as contained and detailed in ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, January 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ will take part in the Liwa International Festival “Tel Moreeb” scheduled to kick start tomorrow, Saturday, in the Western region, and will run until January 9.   The Abu Dhabi Police will provide security and regulatory services, while maintaining the safety of participants and visitors alike. Moreover, the Abu Dhabi Police will showcase its old and new patrols, which document the historic stages of the Abu Dhabi Police evolution.   In his address on the occasion, Colonel Ojail Ali Abdullah, Director of the Western Region Police, stressed that the participation of Abu Dhabi Police in Liwa International Festival and Tal Moreeb Race is in pursuance of the strategy of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ aimed at promoting effective participation of the Police in various societal events and strengthen its relations with community’s members, institutions, a ... Read more »

One camel killed and two others injured in accident

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Three people were injured in an accident involving 19 cars on Abu Dhabi – Al Ain road on Saturday morning due to low visibility during thick fog.
The police said that one camel was killed and two others sustained multiple fractures, when the truck transporting nine camels overturned due to the collision.
According to Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi, Head of Peripheral Regions Traffic Department at Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, initial investigation results showed that the accident occurred due to thick fog that blanketed the area and reduced horizontal visibility.
Colonel Al Bloushi said, "Police and Traffic patrols as well as ambulance and rescue teams were rushed to the scene immediately upon receiving notification about the accident. The paramedics administered first aid to the injured and pro ... Read more »

Ultra-fast P90 smartphone with latest Intel™ 64- bit processor and Intel LTE-Advanced modem, VIBE X2 Pro limited edition with selfie flash accessory and VIBE VB10 smartband wearable

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LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, January 6th 2015

2015 International CES

Lenovo (SEHK:0992) (Pink Sheets:LNVGY) today announced at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show a lineup of full featured devices and accessories designed to enhance the mobile experience of consumers on-the-go. The Lenovo P90 makes its debut appearance as the first smartphone powered by the newest 64-bit Intel® Atom™ processor and Intel XMM™ 7260 LTE-Advanced modem for outstanding mobile performance and speeds, while the award-winning VIBE X2 gets a bigger, bolder look with the X2 Pro limited edition smartphone and VIBE Xtension™ Selfie Flash. The Lenovo VIBE Band VB10 wearable accessory rounds up the lineup with its E Ink display and industry-lead ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, January 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi celebrated the World Arabic Language Day.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, stressed that the Arabic language has been absorbed into all civilizations, and being the language of the Quran, it has become a universal language. “The UAE and its higher leadership dedicate considerable attention to protect and maintain the Arabic language, which is closely connected to our cultural roots, and to promote and appreciate its position,” he added.

Colonel Al Zaabi made these comments during the ceremony organized by the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi to mark the World Arabic Language Day (WALD). The ceremony was held in cooperation with the Society for the Protection of Arabic Language in Sharjah under the ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, January 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior condemned the coward terrorist attack that targeted the security officers in the Northern Saudi border this morning. The attack targeted innocent, loyal, and devoted victims who dedicated their lives to serve their homeland and protect its security and stability. H.H Sheikh Saif also denounced the brutal and blatant attack and the killing of people which no conscious or religion approve.

During a phone call today with his Saudi counterpart Prince Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Interior, H.H Sheikh Saif expressed his utmost condemnations for the attack. H.H Sheikh Saif also reiterated the UAE stance as leadership, government, and people in their support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in their fight against terrorism. He also expressed his, in addition to the UAE government ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Monday, January 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Misfit, maker of wearable and smart home products, today announced Swarovski Shine, an exclusive collection of two new wearable products and nine unique, sparkling accessories, developed and designed by Swarovski and Misfit.

The Swarovski Shine Collection reinterprets iconic Swarovski jewelry and introduces brand-new designs, all incorporating Swarovski’s signature crystal and Misfit’s wireless activity and sleep tracking technology, for a collection that is glamorous, modern, and versatile.

Two new, fully waterproof wearables comprise the core of the Collection: 1) a clear Swarovski Shine with a brilliant crystal face and 2) a violet Swarovski Shine which uses a patented “energy crystal” technology to allow for efficient solar charging on a small surface to power itself. The latter is the world’s first wireless activity and sleep ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Eighth Sports Activities and Events for the Ministry of Interior’s staff members will commence tomorrow, Sunday. The events, organized by the Police Sports Federation, will continue until January 15.

Several departments affiliated to the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior will be taking part in the activities, along with departments affiliated to the office of the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization and Residency and Ports Affairs; the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Resources and Support Services; the Directorate General of Civil Defense; and the Police College.

The events will include a variety of sports competitions notably: the Five-a-Side and Seven-a-Side Football Tournaments; the Beach Volleyball; the ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Monday, January 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

2015 International CES
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. and second largest in the no-contract market*, today announced the newly established ZTE Innovation Venture Fund at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new fund is designed to bring unique and innovative mobile applications and content to the North American market. Select mobile application developers and startups will have their ideas come to fruition when distributed across ZTE’s global ecosystem that consists of a growing range of “smart” mobile devices, from smartphones to smart media streaming projectors.
“We’re excited to provide a path for young, growing and passionate startups to change the future of the wireless industry in unthought-of ways,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “We see the potential within developers that can change the w ... Read more »