ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ kick started the festivities to mark the UAE 44th National Day, with a number of celebratory events by which staff members of the various police departments expressed their pride in the countless national achievements made by the UAE in terms of security, growth and prosperity. They also reiterated their commitment to maintain the country’s gains that have earned the United Arab Emirates a prominent position among world countries.

The Directorate General of Police Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police hosted a big celebration that was attended by Major General Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations. The ceremony was organized by the Social Support Centers Department; in cooperation with representatives of strategic partners, at the Police Officers Club’s theatre in Abu Dhabi.

Major General Al Muhairi stressed the importance of ... Read more »

Led by SAP NS2, Funding Enables ThreatConnect to Further Accelerate Global Expansion for Enterprise-Class Business Value in a Threat Intelligence Platform

ARLINGTON, Va - Tuesday, December 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ThreatConnect® Inc., creator of the most widely adopted Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), today announced it has closed Series B Funding at more than $16 Million. SAP National Security Services, Inc.® (SAP NS2®), subsidiary of the leading global enterprise software company SAP, led the round. Grotech, the lead investor in ThreatConnect’s Series A, also participated in this round along with other strategic investors.

Due to specific need and demand within the industry, ThreatConnect will use this significant investment to increase its market penetration globally. This investment signals three things for ThreatConnect, its customers, and the market:

    ThreatConnect continues to demonstrate i ... Read more »

In Conjunction with the 44th National Day Celebrations

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The winners of the Al Ain Police Sports Shield Championship were honored during a ceremony held in conjunction with the UAE’s 44th National Day celebrations. The sports championship was organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development at the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Sports Activity Department.

Brigadier Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, stressed the keenness of the Ministry of Interior to organize various sporting events, and develop its staff members' skills through various activities and practices. Such efforts stem from the Ministry’s belief in the integral role that sporting effectively contributes to character development. “Police work requires a keen sense of knowledge, skil ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, December 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Genesis Energy “Genesis”, the energy group based in London, today announced the launch of a 360MW multiple gas fired power project valued at US$190 million, which will provide over 30% of the Republic of Benin's current electric power supply capacity.

The project will commence with a 120MW power plant capacity, on a fast track basis, and will be on the back of a long term power purchase agreement without financial contributions from the government.

The Genesis power project investment is a major boost to the socio-economic development of the Republic of Benin. It is being jointly implemented by Genesis, in partnership with General Electric "GE", Cummins Co-Gen UK "CUMMINS" and Engro Corporation "ENGRO", all of whom are in long term strategic partnerships with Genesis.

His Excellency, Thomas Yayi Boni, President of the Republic of Benin, sa ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES - Tuesday, December 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allied Wallet, Inc. (“Allied Wallet”) announced today that it has engaged BofA Merrill Lynch to act as its financial advisor in connection with its exploration of potential strategic opportunities including a private placement or an initial public offering in 2016.

Allied Wallet is a global customized payment solution provider that is world-renowned as a “one-stop shop” that consolidates state-of-the-art payment solutions, enabling businesses of all sizes to implement one payment solution for all their payment processing needs.

Allied Wallet is able to process transactions in 164 currencies and settle funds straight into a merchant's bank account. Allied Wallet offers affordable and international online payment solutions, mobile point-of-sale solutions, prepaid card solutions, digital wallet solutions, and chargeback/fraud solutions all under one account.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police have distributed traffic awareness brochures regarding vehicle decoration guidelines for the 44th National Day in the city of Al Ain and the Western Region (Al Gharbia). This comes in a bid to emphasize the importance of adhering to the designated requirements.

“The traffic awareness brochures regarding vehicle decoration guidelines have been distributed to the public,” said Lt. Colonel Salah Abdullah Al Hemairi, Chief of Al Ain Traffic Section at the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols at Abu Dhabi Police. “The brochures include graphics and methods for decorating a vehicle in a way that does not impair the driver’s field of vision, alter the color of the vehicle, or hide the license plate from view.”

Adding further, Lt. Colonel Al Hemairi urged the public against obstructing the flow of traffic, pa ... Read more »

The Business Venture is Expected to Start Operating in the Second Calendar Quarter of 2016, and will Offer Patients and the Healthcare System the Portfolio of Teva’s High-Quality Generic Medicines and Takeda’s Long Listed Products Supported by the Complementary Capabilities and Platforms of Both Companies.

JERUSALEM & OSAKA, Japan - Tuesday, December 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) today announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement to establish an unprecedented partnership in Japan. The strategic move between Takeda, an R&D driven pharmaceutical company which has a long history as a leading company in Japan, and Teva, among the top ten pharmaceutical companies in the world and the global leader in generics, will form a new business venture to meet the wide-ranging needs of patients and growing impor ... Read more »

CEOs of AT&T, BT, Cisco, Huawei, Roshan, Stripe, TeliaSonera, Vodafone and WPP Confirmed to Speak at Mobile World Congress

LONDON - Monday, November 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the addition of several speakers for the 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress keynote programme, including CEOs of leading companies in mobile and adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also provided further updates on events and partner programmes at Mobile World Congress. Mobile World Congress will be held 22-25 February 2016 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc.

“We have an outstanding line-up of chief executives confirmed for this year’s Mobile World Congress, including several who are first-time keynotes at Barcelona,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “This year’s speakers will share insights on a range of hot topics in mobile, from mobile identity to ... Read more »

Ministry of Interior Observes Commemoration Day

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed his sincerest pride in the martyrs of the nation – the men who have made the journey that leads to one of two goals: victory or martyrdom. His Highness stated that the martyrs had firstly answered God’s call to defend the tolerant religion, secondly answering the call of the homeland to defend both its soil and values. Thirdly, he said that the martyrs answered the call of duty to defend their brothers and their legitimacy, and to restore hope in the cradle of Arab identity.

In his statement on the occasion of Commemoration Day, HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed asserted that the names of the martyrs and their sacrifices and heroism will always be a medal of honor for the Emirati people. “The people of the UAE will forever be ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offered his condolences today (Friday) to the family of the martyr Nasser Ali Hassan Mohammed Al Bloushi. Al Bloushi passed away at a hospital in Germany where he was treated. He was injured at an incident in Ma’rib last September during his participation in the Arab coalition forces’ ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ in Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia.

During His Highness’s visit to the mourning tent in Murshid area in Fujairah, Sheikh Saif expressed his condolences and sympathy to the family of the martyr; praying to God Almighty to have mercy on the martyr’s soul, to grant him eternal peace in heaven amongst the saints and martyrs, and to provide his family with comfort and solace.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, November 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During a joint meeting between the Ministry of Interior and the International Police Sports Union (USIP), officials from both parties announced that the UAE will be hosting the 2nd USIP World Police Games in Abu Dhabi in November 2017.

At the Police Officers Club in Dubai on Sunday, the torch for the USIP World Police Games was handed to Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha'far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, from the president of USIP, retired Lt. General Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; and his delegation.  

“Hosting this prestigious international sporting event stems from the support given by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,” said Al Sha’far; as he additionally credited the valued relationship between the UAE Police Sports Association and the International Police Sports Union ( ... Read more »