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

The Police College celebrated the close of activities for Security 7, a specialized training program held to enhance security awareness amongst the male and female participants. The program was organized by the college and represented by the Relations and Guidance Section in cooperation and coordination with the police departments and sections; Emirates Public Relations Association (EPRA); and Takatof, the Emirates Foundation for Youth Development.

The program, in its seventh consecutive year, is part of the strategic plan established by the Relations and Guidance Section at the Police College.

The week-long Security 7 program consisted of several educational lectures related to police work, and included field visits to various police departments. Participants received a plentitude of security-related information aimed at enhancing cooperation between community members and the police. A t ... Read more »

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

The Abu Dhabi Police represented by the Finance and Services Directorate General, honored a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables and civilians for submitting distinguished proposals that were implemented during last year. The honoring ceremony was held at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in recognition of staff members’ efforts as part of their participation at the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award for 2014, in the ‘Director General’ category.

Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services stressed the keenness of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, to honor distinguished and creative staff members. He also underscored His Highness great emphasis on the need to double the efforts to improve the quality of services provided to the public and to enha ... Read more »

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

In his office, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with HE Chimed Saikhanbileg, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting with his esteemed guest, HH Sheikh Saif discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and the ways to further promote and develop cooperation between both parties.

The meeting was attended by: Abdullah bin Mohammed Saeed Ghobash, Minister of State and head of the honored mission to accompany the guest; Advisor Rashid Salem Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Federal Demographic Council (FDC); Major General Omair Muhammad Ateeq Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police; Colonel Saud Al Saadi, Director of the Secretariat of the ... Read more »

The “Safe Childhood, Promising Future” Forum Kicks Off
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The “Safe Childhood, Promising Future” awareness forum was inaugurated by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Child Protection at the Ministry of Interior.

The forum, organized by the Ministry of Interior’s Child Protection Center at the at Emirates Park Zoo in the Al Bahia area, was held in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, the Abu Dhabi General Directorate of Civil Defense, the K9 Security Inspection Department, the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), and a number of institutions.

The Secretary General stressed that the Ministry of Inte ... Read more »

In recognition of their efforts in suggesting the “Fazaa” Initiative

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

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior granted five Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) staff members the Employment Excellence Medals in recognition of their efforts in suggesting the “Fazaa” Initiative, which aims to provide the Ministry of Interior (MoI) employees with a unique range of social solidarity services under the supervision of the Social Solidarity Fund.

During his meeting with the honored employees at his office, HH lauded the idea of the initiative considering it as a leading project and an important addition that will serve all MoI employees and their families. HH also noted that the initiative will contribute to fulfilling the solidarity mission that aims to make the best investments in human resources.

HH stressed the keenness o ... Read more »

QIMC announces its Sponsors for its Medical Conference Programs during a Press Conference

Doha, Qatar. - Sunday, May 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Qatar International Medical Congress (QIMC) 2015 announced its list of sponsors for its upcoming exhibition and conference, which is taking place from May 26 to 28 under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Qatar and Minister of Interior, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to support the regional medical sector’s needs. With Strategic Partners, Supreme Council of Health, Hamad Medical Corporation and the Primary Health Care Corporation, QIMC 2015 is in line with the aspirations of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Mr. Rabih Karam, General Manager of the organizing company at QIMC said: “In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, QIMC 2015 aims to continuously support events that will lay the foundations for a healthy and strong society, and ... Read more »

 The first of its kind in the world to harness modern technology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, officially inaugurated the smart library at the Ministry of interior, which is considered the first of its kind in terms of harnessing modern technology in the area of sciences and spread of knowledge.

The smart library (www.smartlibrary.ae) contains a wide variety of digital information sources, including approximately 14,000 e-books; 8,000 periodic scientific journals; more than 3,000 online newspapers that are updated every minute; and thousands of Master’s and Phd thesis and dissertations from across the world; in addition to digital solutions and smart audiovisual programs that support the expansion of knowledge or academic attainment for all MoI staff members.

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed called for ... Read more »

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

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters signed an agreement with Farah Leisure Parks Management LLC, operators of Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World, to provide additional discounts and attractions at reduced prices to the Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police staff members and their families.

The agreement was signed by Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police, and Craig McIntyre, CEO at Farah Leisure Parks Management, at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters.

Major General Badran said that the police leadership endeavors constantly to offer the best services for its staff members. This falls in line with its general strategy aimed at easing the financial burdens suffered by staff members and their families and providing them with the best living conditions, in a way that would ultimately reflect positively on their professi ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

MCI Group is proud to announce the 2nd Annual MENA Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Forum, which will be held in Dubai on 2nd and 3rd June 2015. The forum is supported by Dubai Customs, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and Supply Chain & Logistics Group

According to a report by IMARC, the total size of the healthcare cold chain logistics services market is expected to expand from its current USD 7.3 billion to almost USD 11.4 billion by 2018. While health authorities are demanding for stricter conditions from all sections of the cold chain, International Air Transport Association has created a Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in Pharmaceutical Logistics with the aim of helping the industry to improve the transport and handling of pharmaceutical products to meet the requirements of shippers and manufacturers.

Dubai Customs is an important stakeholder in the cold chain link and ... Read more »

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

Canon Middle East, world-leader in imaging solutions, today extends its print portfolio with the addition of four compact and feature rich A4 colour multifunctional devices (MFDs), the imageRUNNER C1225, imageRUNNER C1225iF, imageRUNNER C1325iF and imageRUNNER C1335iF.

Value for money

The new devices are packed with features and provide businesses with great value for money. In addition to fast colour printing, copying, scanning, fax  and send functionality, they also feature a new “touch and swipe” operation, 8.9cm colour graphical display, as well as Genuine Adobe® PostScript 3TM support1 as standard.

This is the first time Canon has used separate toner and drum technology on the A4 colour imageRUNNER range to reduce waste and achieve greater efficiencies in printing.

Impressive document handling and output

New and unique to Canon’s latest ... Read more »