Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, honored a large number of officers, non-commissioned officers, constables and female staff members from the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector, winners of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award in the Commander’s category. The honoring ceremony took place at the Abu Dhabi Police Officers’ Club and was attended by Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director of Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, alongside other directors general and officers from  the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector.

Major General Al Khaili assured that the honoring embodies the strategy set out by the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs sector to motivate its distinguished s ... Read more »

In 10 months

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Call Center at the Police Follow-up Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior, received 4654 calls from the public in 10 months, from January 1 to October 31, 2014.

Lieutenant Colonel Saif Obaid Al Khaili, Head of the Police Follow-up Department, said, “The call center received several calls, either to inquire about the points system for traffic offenses or to register in the traffic points reduction program. The department has added an SMS service, whereas drivers who commit traffic violations and collect a fine or points shall receive an SMS regarding the traffic points added to their record. This SMS will urge violators to contact the Police Follow-up Department to check their traffic record and inquire about the number of points accrued to avoid accumulation. If the black points accumulated ar ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Security Support Section at Abu Dhabi Police left the UAE en route to the United States of America, in order to review the latest practical practices adopted by the US Police. The visit also aims at measuring the remarkable capacities provided by the Security Support Section in carrying out its unconventional security tasks.

The ADP delegation included Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi, Chief of Security Support Section; Major Mohammed Mubarak Al Masa’bi, Security Support Patrols Branch Manager; Captain Mohammed Ibrahim Al Balas, Operations Planning Branch Manager; along with a number of officers and experts from the section.

Lieutenant Colonel Al Shamesi said,  “The visit is in response to the wise directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, which stress the need  ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, November 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Al Ain Traffic Section, organized a traffic outreach program at the Liwa International School in Al Ain. The program featured a myriad of educational activities for children including traffic-related quizzes, as well as distribution of awareness publications about the importance of abiding by traffic rules and road safety rules and the means to avoid accidents. The program also acquainted students with the “Tathqeef” education patrols; a theatrical play on the main causes of traffic accidents with the help of a student.   Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi, Head of Peripheral Regions Traffic Department at the Traffic and Patrol Directorate, noted that this participation is in pursuance of the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy to disseminate and promote traffic safety, and reinforce awareness of all segments ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Higher Committee for Child Protection, will observe the Universal Children's Day tomorrow, which is celebrated worldwide event on the 20th of November. The MoI asserted its keenness to implement several initiatives and projects to enhance child protection from every potential danger. These initiatives and projects are in response to the directives of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and his commitment to the UAE to become a hub of child protection and security while elevating its status as a role model in the region. These commitments will be realized through the effective and precautionary measures that have been established in order to promote the security and safety of our communities.

On the occasion of the internationally and annually celebrated Universal Children&rsquo ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, November 19th 2014

DuBiotech, the Biotechnology and Research Park dedicated to facilitating and fostering growth of the UAE’s life sciences has conducted a high level event focused on the challenges of stimulating the biotechnology industry in the UAE.

A world-class biotechnology industry is of great importance for the future of quality healthcare service in the MENA region. The experts included Marwan Abdulaziz, Executive Director of TECOM Investment’s Science’s cluster, Dr Amin Al Amiri, Asst. Undersecretary Health Policy and License, UAE Ministry of Health, Christelle Dagoneau, Business Development Director for Biologics, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Europe, and Dr Sanjay Singh, CEO of Biotech Division, Emcure, gathered to discuss how to develop the UAE’s biotech industry and the challenges they face in doing so.

Biosimilars was a key discussion topic as one of the fastest g ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, November 20th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation of the Security Support Section at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) reviewed the tasks and duties of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) during their current visit to the USA.

The delegation is headed by Lieutenant Colonel Khaled Saeed Al Shamesi, Chief of Security Support Section. This visit aims to enhance the prospects for cooperation, the exchange of training and academic expertise, and to review the tasks and duties of a number of police departments in the U.S.

Sheriff John L. Scott, Chief of LASD, welcomed the delegation of the Security Support Section. He provided them with a general briefing about the county, and spoke of the role of cooperation in policing. They also discussed a number of policing issues and how to promote mutual cooperation – most particularly in the fields of operations and training applications.

GSMA Rebrands Asia Event Under Mobile World Congress Banner, Providing Leading Global Showcase for Industry Players, Enterprises, Brands and Tech-Savvy Consumers

SHANGHAI - Saturday, November 22nd 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the first details of the 2015 Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which will be held 15-17 July 2015 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Under the theme of “Mobile Unlimited”, Mobile World Congress Shanghai will focus on how mobile technology - from connected cars and wearable tech to mobile payments and smarter cities - is revolutionising and enhancing every aspect of individuals’ lives. Building on the success of its predecessor event Mobile Asia Expo, Mobile World Congress Shanghai will include a conference programme featuring CEOs and senior executives from leading companies in Asia and around the world; an extensive exhibition showc ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, November 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The United Arab Emirates marked on Tuesday the 44th National Day of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. The celebrations embody the brotherly relations and distinguished historical strong ties between the prominent people and leaders of both countries.

Emirati citizens expressed their overwhelming happiness for this auspicious occasion. Emirati passport control officers presented scarves with both countries’ flags to their Omani brothers travelling into the UAE through the country’s various border ports, as well as greeting cards bearing both countries emblems and congratulatory logos to mark Oman’s National Day. Demonstrations of UAE folklore performed by the Al Ayyalah folk bands; traditional arts, national songs and traditional poems were also presented at the UAE ports; spellbinding Omani travelers arriving to or departing from the UAE.

The UAE celebrations conveyed ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, November 18th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

“The Naturalization, Residency, and Ports Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior sought to enhance its sustainable organizational excellence program by using and applying the balanced scorecard (BSC) concept. This performance measurement and management system aims at enhancing preparedness to adapt to future work responsibilities, keeping abreast of the latest developments, ensuring maximum quality and excellence; and upgrading human resources and services provided by the Ministry to the public to the fullest.” These comments were made on Tuesday by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, while inaugurating a three-day workshop under the theme “Sustainable Organizational Excellence” at the Ajman Palace Hotel in Ajman.

The opening ceremony was attended by ... Read more »