Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

As a part of the annual Ramadan lecture series, the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in Abu Dhabi organized two lectures, in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The first lecture was given by Dr. Abdel Monem Fouad Mahmoud; one of the guests of His Highness President of the UAE, who were invited to lecture during the holy month of Ramadan. The lecture was held in the mosque at the Directorate General’s headquarters, and was attended by Colonel Yusuf Ismail Al Khouri, Deputy General Director, along with heads of departments, chiefs of sections, employees and customers.

The lecturer discussed the importance of availing of the auspicious occasion of Ramadan to perform this obligation in the best possible manner for the benefit of the country, the people and the world. He said that patriotism, diligent and perseverant work, and ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Emirates Autism Society recently launched the “In the Footsteps of Zayed 2” initiative, which builds upon the previous initiative launched during Ramadan 2014. The initiative follows the footsteps of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God rest his soul) in caring for humanitarian work and aims to revive his memory through charitable and humanitarian work.

Dr. Khawla Salem Al Saadi, Chairman of the Emirates Autism Society, indicated that the idea of launching the initiative this year was based on supporting orphans through the principle of brotherly cooperation.

Through the initiative, the orphans will act as a “big brother” to their paired autistic team member, where together they will cooperate as one through their humanitarian work.

She added: “The event is launched under the noble goals and slogan with the participation of str ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Department of Community Police at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters organized a medical education forum, in cooperation with Al Ahli Hospital, in Al Musaffah area in Abu Dhabi, at Al Musaffah Comprehensive Police Station. As a part of the forum, medical tests were carried out to measure blood sugar levels, blood pressure, as well as eye exams and a spirometry test, which is a diagnostic breathing test for smokers. The hospital’s medical staff also gave an awareness lecture to the police station’s staff members about healthy eating and weight maintenance.

The event was attended by Major Saeed Al Rashidi, Head of Operations at Al Musaffah Comprehensive Police Station and Captain Ali Salem Al Sa’ari, Acting Manager of the Community Police Branch at the police station.

Captain Al Sa’ari said that this medical event is a first of its kind to be organized by t ... Read more »