Thursday, December 31, 2015

Abu Dhabi Traffic Warns About Unsafe Ways to Transport Bicycles

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) warned motorists about the risks of failing to secure their bicycles during transport, which may cause bikes to fall off into oncoming traffic and cause serious traffic accidents. The directorate noted that drivers who fail to safely attach their bicycles will be fined AED 200 and have their vehicle impounded for one week, as per Article 80 of the Traffic Code.

Colonel Mohammad Dahi, Chief of the Traffic Investigation Section, at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police, advised individuals to safely attach their bikes while hauling them around on their vehicles. He also called upon them to use bicycle lanes and tracks; to use a headlight, a rear light or reflector after dark; to avoid carrying any other passenger on the bike; to avoid being towed by another bicycle or vehicle and to refrain from bicycling side by side on the road.

Additionally, Chief of the Traffic Investigation Section urged motorists to use bike racks to transport their bicycles. He said: “Bike racks are easy to install; they secure bikes in place and do not cause damage to the vehicle. Moreover, transporting the bike inside the vehicle may block the driver’s view out of rear windows, ultimately posing a risk to the driver and other road users.”

Furthermore, Colonel Dahi highlighted the multiple reasons that lead to bicycle accidents while transporting or using them. They include, bikes falling on the road into oncoming traffic during transport; and accidents resulting from riding bikes against traffic and on major roads that are not designated for bikes. Moreover, he called upon bikers to be extremely cautious and to ride their bikes in places where riding bikes is allowed, such as parks or public gardens. He also urged bikers to wear protective helmets and arms and knees protective gear; to install lights, wear jackets equipped with lights or phosphorus biker jackets while riding in poorly-lit or dark areas and to avoid using mobile phones while riding.

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The Security Media Department: A Realistic Image

Failure to comply with safe towing standards; safety and security requirements and legal cargo size and/or weight limits may lead to an unsafe road environment and pose a risk to road users and drivers.”

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department extends its warmest greetings and thanks for your unrelenting cooperation. We highly value your partnership aimed at boosting security and safety system in the UAE.

In line with our ongoing effort to shed the light on the positive and negative behaviors that are captured by the Security Media patrols’ cameras, we will keep providing you with a reality photo and caption that reflect the various behaviors and incidents taking place in society; in order to promote security awareness and improve the sense of security and community responsibility. We hope that you would kindly dedicate the appropriate space to these photos and captions.

Photo Caption:

“Failure to comply with safe towing standards; safety and security requirements and legal cargo size and/or weight limits may lead to an unsafe road environment and pose a risk to road users and drivers.”

(Courtesy of the Security Media)

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

MoI Launches the New Design “MOI UAE” for Android Smart Phones

 Successive updates as of January 2016

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior launched the new design for the ministry’s UAE MOI application in the Google Play Store for Android compatible smart phones https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=UAE+Ministry+of+Interior&hl=en_GB, and announced a series of successive updates to the application’s new design as of January 2016.

Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Executive Director of the MoI’s Smart Government Program, explained that this step personifies the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Interior to develop smart interactive free services via mobile phones to cater to the needs of the various smart phone users.

He explained that the application contains a package of smart services for all segments of society and provides easy browsing with display properties for people with special needs, so as to enhance the user experience and enable them to complete their transactions with just three steps and other support services. These services include renewal of vehicles registrations, which can be completed through the app and keeping a copy of the e- registration on the mobile phone, in addition to the various services for police, civil defense, and naturalization and residency sectors such as the passport renewal service and visas issuance service  for the public and private sectors and individuals.

Moreover, Lt. Colonel Al Shimmari highlighted the features of the application’s new design in terms of allowing users to rearrange services according to their personal interests and preferences, easy access, as well as the instant assistance service by which individuals can communicate with one of the employees assigned to provide assistance through the instant messaging feature. The application also provided more than 200 alerts to ensure communication for better management of customers’ relations. These alerts include: expiration of the driving license or passport, or the vehicle ownership.

Lt. Colonel Al Shimmari also called upon customers to follow the Ministry of Interior’s media campaign designed to promote awareness and introduce its e-services across the various media and social networking sites. “These campaigns aim to acquaint the public with the different means to avail of these services either via the ministry’s website or its smart phone application. They also aim to achieve the coveted goals of the UAE government, notably leading the development process and reaching the highest levels of progress,” he said.

In conclusion, Lt. Colonel Al Shimmari stressed the keenness of work teams assigned to the  smart e-services deployment to double  the efforts to provide distinguished, highly efficient and effective services, as well as to reduce the number of customers that visit governmental centers by 80 per cent by the year 2018, and increase the usage rate of smart services to 80 per cent by 2018.This would enable everyone to complete their transactions from home through their smart phones; in a simple and accurate way.

Boxed Text: Services at your fingertips

The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior announced that the new design of the MOI UAE will be updated successively as of January. He added that the registration process for the Ministry of Interior’s app for smart phones includes sending the activation code in a text message to the mobile phone number registered on the system. In case the number was inactive, then you should update your data at the Department of Naturalization, Residency and Ports for one time only; then the service will be provided smoothly and regularly.

Lt. Colonel Faisal Mohammed Al Shimmari, Executive Director of the MoI’s Smart Government Program, stressed the MoI’s  keenness, to serve all society segments with advanced and user-friendly techniques, in line with police leadership’s directives, to live up to its slogan "Services at your fingertips" by providing electronic services in a secure way through a streamlined and convenient process. He said: “In order to streamline its services and allow customers to complete their transactions quickly, the Ministry has allocated the phone number 800500 to receive their enquiries during business hours to facilitate the completion of transactions and receive proposals that would enhance the services provided to them via the Email: smart@moi.gov.ae.”

It is worth mentioning that customers can avail of the services provided through the app, which will be launched consecutively as follows:

On the Apple Store for IOS compatible phones

https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/uae-moi/id768665731?mt=8

On Windows Phone

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/uae-moi/9nblggh08nvk

On Blackberry:

https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/42157888/?countrycode=US&lang=en

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BaniYas and Al Rahba Passport Centers Receive Customers on Saturdays

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi announced that the BaniYas and Al Rahba centers will be open for business on Saturdays, to welcome customers wishing to receive and complete their transactions. This reflects the Directorate General’s commitment to provide the best services and support to customers and its keenness to constantly deliver excellent, stand-out customer service.

Colonel Abdullah bin Karou’ Al Falahi, Head of Entry Permits Department at the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi said: “This measure is the first phase within the framework of the Directorate General’s objective to deliver 24/7 services. It is also commensurate with the government’s plan to relieve pressure on service centers and ensure quick completion of transactions; ultimately saving both time and effort for customers and helping them complete their transactions in a timely manner.”

Colonel Al Falahi noted that work hours at both centers will be from 08:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. The BaniYas Passport Center will be providing services to citizens wishing to submit and process applications related to domestic workers; while the Al Rahba Passport Center will be handling online services for public and private companies in order to complete their transactions.

In conclusion, Colonel Al Falahi invited citizens and representatives of public and private sector companies to benefit from this service and visit both Centers to complete their transactions with ease. He also noted that both centers have been receiving customers since December 12.

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Saif bin Zayed Attends the Graduation of the Second Batch of Customer Service Excellence Diploma

A Total of 490 Government Sector employees

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior urged all partners in the private sector to participate in the next edition of the Customer Service Excellence Diploma, in order to provide further opportunities to upgrade the quality of the service sector.

These comments were made by His Highness while attending the graduation of 490 employees from various governmental and police sectors in the UAE on Tuesday at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. The recognized employees are the second batch of Customer Service Excellence Diploma.

His Highness Sheikh Saif underscored the significant attention dedicated by the country’s leadership to continuously upgrade the level of service. He said: “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has recently announced a remarkable initiative, by which a meeting will be held with members of the community to collect their views and suggestions.”

Furthermore, His Highness Sheikh Saif pointed out to the statement made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on the occasion of the advent of the New Year. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the achievements of the UAE despite the tremendous changes and challenges and emphasized the valuable role of citizens in driving this development through their positive contribution in providing proposals for development.

His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minister extended his heartfelt thanks to Etisalat, the leading local private telecommunications provider. He also expressed his gratitude to the supervisors of the project, urging them to find appropriate solutions to social media and to submit an initiative in this matter.

The graduation ceremony began with the national anthem. Colonel Nasser Khadem Al Kaabi, Head of the Customer Service Department at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development delivered a speech on the occasion, by which he expressed his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior for his support and attendance at the ceremony.

Adding further, His Highness Sheikh Saif said: “The UAE seeks to achieve the well-being and happiness for all citizens, in line with the UAE vision 2021.” He noted that the ultimate objective of any development plan set forth by the government is the all-important human factor. “To this end, the government has launched several initiatives and programs to qualify customer service staff members and refine their skills, so as to enhance the government's performance level; and further drive sustainable development in the country,” he noted.

In conclusion, His Highness Sheikh Saif said: “The Ministry of Interior has dedicated significant attention to promote customer service, and improve the competencies of customer service personnel. As a part of its strategic plan, the Ministry of Interior has adopted a number of projects and initiatives to develop and improve its services offered to customers, notably the Customer Service Diploma Program. The diploma is accredited by the International Business Training Association (IBTA), and is being carried out in collaboration with Etisalat Academy in order to develop the skills of human resources via a scientific approach that is supervised by experts in human development in the field of customer service”.

The ceremony was attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha'far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Resources and Support Services; Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior; Major General Abdul Aziz Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director General of Protective Security; Major General Salem Al Shamesi, Director General of Finance and Services; Major General Khamis Mattar Al Muzainah, Commander-In-Chief of Dubai Police;  Major General Ali Abdullah Alwan, Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police; and Hessa Buhumaid, Executive Director - Government Services Sector - Prime Minister’s Office. Also present at the ceremony were officials from the ministries and government departments and institutions, local bodies, and police chiefs and director generals, and a large number of officers from the Interior Ministry, and representatives from the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, and the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Boxed Text: 866 participants

 For his part, Colonel Nasser Khadem Al Ka'bi, Head of the Customer Service Department at the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, noted that the number of candidates who enrolled in this program has amounted to 866 participants since it was launched in 2014. He said: “376 candidates took part in the first edition of the Customer Service Diploma Program, while 490 candidates from various governmental sectors enrolled in the second edition.”

Moreover, he noted that 50 percent of the seats were allocated for the Ministry of Interior strategic partners’ staff members, whereas staff members from 46 local and federal government entities took part in the program’s second course. This contributed significant benefit to all, in terms of exchanging expertise, spreading the culture of excellence amongst staff members of government agencies and benefiting from the experiences of other institutions.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

VGT Welcomes the Joining of Child Rescue Coalition

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) recently welcomed the joining of the Child Rescue Coalition to the VGT, with the aim to promote the efforts of protecting children from online sexual exploitation. The new membership joining came after a vote by the members of the VGT’s Board of Directors.

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Chair of the VGT stressed that the joining of the Child Rescue Coalition is an important addition to the VGT, given the Coalition’s efforts and success in fighting child sexual abuse. The efforts are embodied through advanced data and technology, provided to child exploitation investigators around the world, to help track, arrest and convict those who use the internet to harm children.

He pointed the keenness of the UAE to support the efforts of the VGT in child protection, and noted the cooperation in fighting children related crimes on a global level. He reiterated on the work through the current chair of the VGT to engage as many law enforcement agencies as possible in the VGT to continue its role in law enforcement; drive leading projects and programs; and mobilize the world, public opinion, and awareness organizations to dedicate their efforts to protect children from any violations.

“We are honored to be included among an elite group of organizations committed to the protection of our most vulnerable populations, our children," said Carly Asher Yoost, president and founder of the Child Rescue Coalition. “The development of international relationships, networks and communications that this recognition affords us is instrumental to our continued growth and success.”

According to the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), to date, the sophisticated Child Protection System technology has successfully aided in the prosecution and conviction of more than 6,500 online predators and rescued over 1,000 abused children in the past four years. Arrests have been made in over 20 countries.

The CRC, is a Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization with global reach, has spent the past decade building the world’s most sophisticated technology to hunt online predators.

Through proactive partnerships with law enforcement, the nonprofit’s system has tracked 44 million offenders around the world in order to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

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MoI Council in Al Ain Calls for Promoting Positive Patriotism

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

During the Ministry of Interior’s Council hosted by Bakhit Suwaidan Al Ketbi at his residence in Al Ain, participants called for enacting policies to promote positive patriotism amongst citizens. They also called for establishing work strategies that focus on the valuable role of the family and educational institutions in enhancing citizens’ loyalty and sense of belonging. Participants also stressed the need to reinforce the sense of patriotism in young people, by encouraging them to attend the different social and traditional events and festivals, and to engage in volunteer work.

The council, held in Al Ain under the theme “Loyalty and the sense of belonging to the country”, is part of the series of awareness councils organized by the Law Respect Culture Bureau,  in cooperation with the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Brigadier Dr. Khalfan Sultan Al Kendi, Head of the Personnel Affairs Department at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, tackled the sense of belonging and loyalty towards the UAE. He explained the strong and pronounced connection between both concepts; stressing the need to nurture these positive concepts amongst the youth and to instill the value of positive patriotism in them as an expression of gratitude towards the generous benevolent country.

Adding further, Brigadier Al Kendi said: “Loyalty triggers a strong sense of belonging and the sense of belonging strengthens healthy social relations. Loyalty is clearly expressed in a deep-rooted sense of belonging to the country and loyalty to the leaders, and is closely linked to national pride.”

Brigadier Al Kendi highlighted the main components of the values of loyalty and belonging to the country, notably taking pride in the country and its achievements and maintaining its national security. He noted that loyalty and belonging to the country are instrumental to enhancing citizens’ national identity based on several aspects, such as common history, religion, and environment.

In conclusion, Brigadier Al Kendi discussed the effect of increasing citizens’ loyalty and sense of belonging, and their role in reinforcing their sense of patriotism. This would ensure positive interaction and dedication in discharging their national duties, protecting the country, and ultimately taking part in the national efforts to elevate the name of the UAE and maintain its gains.

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Police College Honors 53 Distinguished Students

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police College honored a number of its distinguished students in academic, behavioral, and leadership fields. This step falls within the College’s strategy that aims to adopt and encourage creative staff. Brigadier Waleed Salim Al Shamesi, Director General of the Police College in Abu Dhabi awarded 53 students and a number of personnel and civilians with certificates and commemorative gifts.

Brigadier Al Shamesi asserted that the College is committed to continue working on implementing all standards required under the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program. The College is also keen to continuously respond to the police leadership vision to realize the MoI strategy and implementing it. This is realized via educating and training qualified staff capable of translating the plans and policies to a better future.

“We are delighted to honor our sons and daughters who realized distinguished levels in academic, behavioral, and leadership fields,” he said. “We trust their capacities as they are equipped with science and knowledge, and have received advanced training. With the doubling of their responsibilities, the role of and duties of the police authorities is also doubling, due to the comprehensive development of the UAE under the umbrella of our wise leadership, and due to the development of crime methods. Globalization has also resulted in negative and positive practices, some of which are unconventional criminal acts that were added to the conventional criminal methods.”

He also noted that maintaining developmental gains urges us to develop tools and technologies of fighting crime in order to maintain safety of the society. He also said that the College is committed to reviewing and developing assessment standards regularly in order to keep pace with modern changes in training, administration, quality, and excellence on individual and institutional levels. For this reason we are interested in building intellectual capabilities that is competent, skillful, professional, and science-based.

He also pointed out that the Police College throughout its 30-year journey has, and still, participated to building modern police forces based on sound strategic, scientific, and methodological planning that is capable of keeping pace with developments and changes of our modern era. The Police College succeeded in preparing and habilitating national dedicated staff that can counter various aspects of crime, take up the responsibilities of police work, and contribute to protecting stability of the UAE by maintaining security under the rule of law.

For his part, Lt. Colonel Muhammad Butti Al Shamesi, Head of the Media and Public Relations Section at the College said: “parallel to the ‘Reading Initiative’ launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; we distributed today 200 books on the audience. The materials of these books covered history, social, and security topics. We are also preparing for an Arabic calligraphy courses next month, as well as other initiative for teaching Arabic language, mobile library, and other initiatives that will help building positive active characters.

The event was attended by heads of departments, chiefs of sections, officers, lecturers, as well as personnel and civil attendees. The activities started with the honorees entering the arena, and after playing the national anthem, verses of holy Qur’an were recited. After that, certificates and gifts were awarded to the honored individuals.

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4th GCC Inmates Week Activities Conclude

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The fourth GCC Inmates Week concluded its activities. Held under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the week’s activities program was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Department of Tourism and Development.

Held under the slogan “Together to Achieve Reform”, the event included a diverse number of activities and awareness programs across all of the participating Emirates, with delegations from various correctional and punitive establishments from GCC countries in attendance.

Brigadier Hamad Khamis Al Dhaheri, Deputy Head of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at the Ministry of Interior, praised the efforts exerted to ensure the success of the fourth GCC Inmates Week. He also noted that the week’s program included a diverse set of activities at multiple locations in malls and public places across the UAE. The activities showcased the civilized humane treatment received by inmates of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in the UAE, as well as the different activities and programs organized for their benefit. The program also shed the light on products that are manufactured by inmates while serving their sentence at the Establishments.

Brigadier Al Dhaheri also expressed his thanks to the delegated officers from GCC countries. He praised their participation in the program’s activities and their valuable contribution to the efforts to achieve the noble objectives of this unified GCC activity.

During the closing ceremony, which was held in Dubai, Brigadier Al Dhaheri awarded shields and certificates of appreciation to the GCC officers who took part in the program. He praised the participating delegations’ positive and active role in supporting the event by exchanging expertise and advice. It is worth mentioning that the delegations visited a number of sections at the Punitive and Correctional Establishments, and took part in the activities organized across all Emirates.

Brigadier Al Dhaheri also asserted that the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in the UAE play a valuable role in reforming and rehabilitating inmates by encouraging positive behavior and reducing negative and objectionable attitudes. The Establishments accommodates inmates throughout their sentence and endeavor to rehabilitate them by enrolling them in rehabilitative, educational and psychological programs to help them return to their communities as upright and active citizens.

Brigadier Al Dhaheri stressed the need for concerted efforts between of all community institutions in the correctional process to rehabilitate inmates and to integrate them into society through post-release care and make sure that those who have been reformed are not looked at by society in a negative way. He also noted that choosing the slogan "Together to Achieve Reform" for the GCC Inmates Week 2015 is in line with the efforts to dedicate attention to inmates and provide them with complete support and care through rehabilitation activities and post-care programs.

He added that the UAE has dedicated the utmost importance to the welfare of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments’ inmates and their families. He also pointed out to the valuable efforts exerted by governmental and private sectors’ entities in providing all the resources needed by the inmates’ families. “Caring for inmates is a shared responsibility between all community institutions, which grants success to the Punitive and Correctional Establishments efforts as they provide care, rehabilitation and support to inmates,” he noted.

Brigadier Al Dhaheri also noted that organizing the GCC Inmates Week confirms the ongoing determination of the UAE and its competent authorities to promote the various aspects of care for inmates and their families. This is realized by engaging community members and mobilizing their efforts and potential to address the situation of this category of individuals, who have suffered a set of different circumstances and factors that led them to commit crimes and violate the law.

Adding further, he said: “As much as the UAE is committed to promoting and enforcing the rule of law, achieving justice and restoring rights, we are also committed to providing care for inmates and to preserve their dignity as human beings in the first place, by protecting their rights and granting them equitable treatment under the laws,. This would allow inmates to realize their mistakes and change their attitudes to return to society as upright citizens who participate in community building.”

He also pointed out to the UAE’s commitment to provide care and assistance to the families of inmates and helping them lead normal lives and overcome the hardships and negative effects of the absence of their breadwinners. “This is achieved by encouraging community organizations and institutions to help inmates’ families, empower them to overcome hardships and maintain their cohesion,” he concluded.

In conjunction with the GCC Inmates Week, a number of activities were organized; notably a specialized seminar was held with participation of experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); and the Innovation Lab workshop, which was attended by the Deputy Director General of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department, along with heads of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments departments at the Ministry of Interior.

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Police Sports Association Honors UAE Police National Shooting Team

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Sports Association honored the President and members of the UAE Police National Shooting team, in recognition of their efforts for ranking forth globally in the International Police Pistol Shooting Championship. It is noteworthy that this Championship was organized by the International Police Sports Union (USIP) in Budapest last May.

Brigadier Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Police Sports Association said that this accolade is in response to the directives of the police leadership. “This gesture falls also in line with the Ministry of Interior’s strategy to honor top achievers, so as to encourage them to accomplish greater achievements at various levels,” he added. Moreover, Al Dhaheri stressed the keenness of the Police Sports Association to meet all the requirements of the police national teams and support them to achieve further milestones to raise the UAE flag high in various international forums and events.

Chairman of the Police Sports Association praised the achievement of the UAE Police National Shooting Team noting that these positive results were realized as a result of the efforts of the police heroes. He wished that the national team would achieve further milestones and greater results that commensurate with the reputation and status of the UAE police. Al Dhaheri congratulated the members of the team for this achievement, whishing them further luck and success.

Furthermore, the head of the participating police team delegation expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Police Sports Association for this generous gesture. “The national sports team is committed to deliver more and achieve honorable results for this generous country,” he indicated. Al Dhaheri also noted the cooperation of all members of the national team to achieve this milestone and represent the UAE praiseworthily manner in international forums.

Brigadier Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, accompanied by Brigadier Saleh Al Matroushi, and Brigadier Adel Abdul Rahman, Director of Financial Affairs at the Ministry, distributed certificates and gifts to the honorees.

The ceremony was attended by Colonel Aref Ali Obaid Al Rayes, Acting Head of the Police Sports Association Department, and a number of members of the Police Sports Association’s Board of Directors.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Abu Dhabi Traffic Intensifies its Patrols during New Year Holiday

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directorate General of Central Operations of Abu Dhabi Police announced that it has intensified traffic monitoring on the emirate’s roads during the New Year celebrations in order to provide traffic safety; prevent disturbances and noise; and reduce any uncivilized behaviors that are contrary to the law.

Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said: “the directorate will deal firmly with motorists driving at dangerous speeds on roads at any time, because this violation poses a serious threat to other road users.” He also warned against driving with no respect to the law and stressed that the police will show no leniency in enforcing penalties on offenders.    

Moreover, he called upon road users to abide by the speed limits during the New Year celebrations; cooperate with the police; and be extremely cautious while driving; in order to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. He also advised motorists to observe traffic laws and regulations and to refrain from committing violations under any excuse and pretext.

He also reminded motorists of the importance of consciousness and concentration in order to see the road clearly and control the vehicle properly, and to avoid sitting behind the wheel while under the influence of certain medications such as painkillers, which undermine drivers’ ability to control the vehicle and alter his good judgment of road conditions, and may pose serious risks to everyone.

In conclusion, the Director of the Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police called upon parents and families to monitor their children’s behavior in order to protect them against the dangers of peer pressure and to help them maintain their safety and avoid legal accountability and traffic accidents, wishing safety for all.

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Calls for Fostering Social Efforts to Limit Youth Traffic Accidents

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Participants at the Ministry of Interior Council held under the theme “Traffic Awareness Schools” stressed the importance of fostering social efforts in enhancing traffic culture among the youth, as well as opening dialogue channels with them via public councils and other means in order to ensure their commitment to traffic laws. Hosted by Salim bin Kubainah Al Rashedi at his residence in Al Nahda, Abu Dhabi, the council was organized by the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police within the framework of the MoI councils.

Participants also recommended families and parents to provide the youth with advice and encourage them to implement laws and adhere to designated speeds, as well as avoid driving recklessly. Participants also called upon parents to prevent minors without driving licenses from driving vehicles as it prejudice their safety. They also asserted that protecting the youth from traffic accidents is a shared responsibility of all segments of the society without exceptions.

Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, Abu Dhabi Police stressed the importance of public participation in enhancing traffic awareness for the youth. The youth category represents 53.6% of the total number of driving license holders in the Emirate. Statistics show that they are the main category responsible for traffic accidents with 63% of the total number of accidents during January 1st - September 30th 2015 were attributed to them. 34% of the road fatalities were of the youth during the same period.

He also noted that the 2016 traffic awareness plan includes multiple programs that aim to activate the role of the family and society in limiting traffic accidents and fostering communication and dialogue channels with the youth. The plan also aims to encourage the youth to commit to traffic laws in order to realize sustainable traffic safety and protect people’s lives.

Additionally, Colonel Al Ameri reviewed causes of accidents via demonstrative and real-life movies. The causes include violating lane discipline, speeding, failing to pay attention to the road conditions, sudden swerving, failing to leave sufficient distance between vehicles, merging onto a major road before ensuring adequate space, bursting tires, and red light jumping. He also highlighted the importance of using seatbelt, as it is one of the main tools of limiting fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents.

Concluding, he called upon drivers to adhere to the designated speeds, and warned them against distraction while driving such as answering phone calls or texting, as this can lead to traffic accidents, or affecting the traffic flow. He also asserted that driving without a driving license is a violation of the law and represents great dangers for people’s lives. He also called upon families to cooperate with the police on limiting negative practices to protect the youth against traffic accidents.

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Takeda Provides Further Information about Its New Business Venture with Teva

OSAKA, Japan & JERUSALEM - Monday, December 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO: 4502) and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) (TASE: TEVA) today made the below follow-up announcement regarding the overview of their new business venture in Japan, which was initially disclosed on November 30, 2015 in the press release titled, "Teva and Takeda establish unique partnership to meet the wide-ranging needs of patients and growing importance of generic medicines use in Japan". [http://www.takeda.com/news/2015/20151130_7215.html]

    The new business venture, to be established in or after April 2016, will deliver Teva's high-quality generic medicines and some of Takeda's long listed products to patients and healthcare professionals in Japan, leveraging Takeda's corporate brand and unique distribution network in Japan and Teva's wide product portfolio and cutting-edge business efficiency.
    The major long listed products of Takeda to be transferred to the new business venture in FY2016 are BLOPRESS, TAKEPRON and BASEN. Total sales of the products to be transferred in FY2016 were 125 billion yen in FY2014, which was 7% of Takeda's global revenue. As a result of the transaction, Takeda’s FY2016 revenue is estimated to decrease by approximately 50 billion yen, based upon current assumptions. LEUPLIN remains at Takeda, as a product of Takeda Oncology.
    The new business venture, to be owned 51% by Teva and 49% by Takeda, will consist of Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin. The details of establishing these companies by an absorption-type company split are outlined in a separate release issued by Takeda to file to the Tokyo Stock Exchange: "Takeda Announces Details of New Business Venture with Teva in Japan - Splitting off (absorption-type split) of Takeda's Long Listed Products Business and its Subsequent Succession by Teva" (herein called "Takeda's TSE Filing"). [http://www.takeda.com/news/2015/20151228_7258.html]

    Takeda anticipates that the transaction will be both EPS and cash flow accretive in FY2016 and over the long-term, due to growth of the generic business and the addition of products from Takeda and Teva to the new business venture. The new business venture will be instantly accretive to Teva's non GAAP EPS in 2016 and beyond. Some additional details about the financial impact of the transaction are outlined in Takeda's TSE Filing, and all will be incorporated into Takeda's FY2016 forecast which will be communicated in May 2016.

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ADP Arrest 8 Suspects that Stole Items from Vehicles

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Capital Police Directorate arrested eight individuals on suspicion of breaking into cars and stealing personal items left behind in Abu Dhabi. Most of the stolen items cash, electronics, phones and wallets that contain banking cards. The suspects were referred to the competent authorities in order to take the appropriate legal actions.

The Capital Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ had received notifications through its affiliated police stations reporting a spate of thefts from parked cars. As soon as it received the reports, the directorate took action and formed a search and field investigation task forces to handle the cases and inspect the robbery locations.

Colonel Ahmed Saif bin Zeitoun Al Muhairi, Acting Director of the Capital Police Directorate, attributed the robberies to car owners leaving their belongings and valuables in clear sight in their cars, which lead immoral people to break into the vehicles to commit these robberies, as well as to their failure to secure (lock) vehicles properly.

He called upon community members to make sure their vehicles are properly locked; to park them in designated secure parking lots; not to leave their engines running when stepping out of the car to make purchases; not to leave valuables such as cash, mobile phones or laptops in plain view on the car seat; and make sure to activate protection and alarm systems.

Colonel Al Muhairi called upon members of the public to cooperate with Abu Dhabi Police by adopting prevention means and mechanisms. He also urged the different segments of society to cooperate with the police by reporting any negative phenomenon or bad behavior, by calling the Aman service on the toll-free number 8002626 or the Police Operations Room on 999.

It is worth mentioning that the Capital Police Directorate launched several awareness initiatives in cooperation with the Security Media and the Community Police departments at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior. The campaigns aim to increase community members’ awareness about thefts of car contents by distributing educational brochures to drivers with advice on the appropriate prevention means.

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MoI Celebrates Seventh Group Wedding for 43 Staff Members

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, attended on Tuesday the seventh group wedding organized by the MoI for 43 of its nationwide staff members. The event, held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, was organized by the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Marriage Fund.

The group wedding was attended by Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior; Rashid Obaid Al Kashf and Mohammed Haji Al Khouri, Board Members of the Marriage Fund; as well as a number of MoI officers; the families and relatives of the grooms and brides and a large gathering of guests..

In his statement, Lt. General Al Sha’far said: “The seventh group wedding, organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Marriage Fund, aims to mitigate the burdens suffered by young looking to get married in order to participate in building cohesive families. It embodies the Ministry of Interior’s true spirit of societal partnership and affirms its humanitarian contributions; and falls in line with the efforts to support citizens determined to establish happy Emirati families.”

Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed that building a happy family is the best guarantee to enhance security and stability throughout the country. “Group weddings have proven to be an ideal method to cutting the excessive costs of marriage, curtail the extravagance of basic wedding necessities and their negative impacts, in order to rationalize expenditure and establish stable debt-free families.  They are also an ideal opportunity for generations to communicate and to enhance affection and familiarity,” he added.

In conclusion, Lt. General Al Sha’far congratulated the newlyweds, wishing them a happy life. He called upon them to use this day as the platform for a new social life, based on mutual respect, good relations and mutual understanding. He urged them to shoulder the responsibility, in order to achieve a stable family life.

The Police Music band performed a number of musical pieces, while the military band presented folk dances inspired by the occasion.

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Panasonic Develops a Stretchable Resin Film and Its Application Materials for Stretchable Electronics

OSAKA, Japan - Monday, December 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced today that the company has developed a soft, flexible, and stretchable[1] polymer resin film using its proprietary stretchable resin technology. The Company will also provide a transparent electrode material[2] and conductive paste[3] along with this insulating film.

This newly developed material is an insulating film material that stretches and returns to its original shape, a feature that is hard to find in conventional flexible materials. It adapts to desired manners of folding and to varying free-form surfaces, substantially reducing existing design constraints. For example, it enables the construction of soft and stretchable electronic devices that are adaptable to a variety of forms, such as of clothing and the body. The newly developed material is deployable in a broad range of applications, from wearable devices to sensors, displays, and robots.

The stretchable resin film offers the following features developed on the basis of the Company’s proprietary stretchable resin technology.

    Soft and stretchable insulating film material that comes with excellent elasticity - Tensile elongation: x 2.5 or more
    Insulating film material capable of relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, returning to its original shape, and withstanding repeated use - Percentage of stress relaxation: 60%*1 - Recovery rate: 98% or more*2
    Additional development of a stretchable transparent electrode material and conductive paste along with the insulating material *1 Results of in-house stress relaxation test (Conditions: 50% stretch for 30 min) *2 Results of in-house stretch-recovery test (Conditions: 25 mm/min stretch rate and 0.1 mm/min recovery rate)

The newly developed film and materials will be on exhibition at the 17th Printed Wiring Boards Expo held from January 13 to 15, 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Features in Detail

    Soft and stretchable insulating film material that comes with excellent elasticity Against the backdrop of the development of various wearable devices, there is a growing demand for reduced odd feel from wearing them and more aesthetically pleasing design, as well as for a smaller size and thinner profile. Polyurethane and rubber materials need to overcome challenges associated with adhesion, heat resistance, and embrittlement. Demand is high for a conformable material that is excellent in terms of heat resistance, durability, and workability. Noting the proven performance of conventionally used thermosetting resin[4] and applying the Company’s proprietary resin design technology that can add superb elasticity to the material, Panasonic has developed an insulating material made of thermosetting resin, which is, surprisingly, flexible and stretchable. This soft and stretchable insulating film material helps realize electronic devices for wearing or installation at desired locations.
    Insulating film material capable of relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, returning to its original shape, and withstanding repeated use Devices implemented on clothing or worn on the body should be made of materials that withstand repeated use and allow no change in mechanical properties even after repeated deformation (stretch and restore). Generally, materials subjected to repeated stretch and restore would tend to degrade in mechanical strength and recovery performance. Going beyond simple softening, Panasonic employed a unique resin design technology that makes optimal use of the characteristic three-dimensional cross-linked structure[5] of thermosetting  resin. By relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, the newly developed insulating material returns to its original shape and withstands repeated use. This material helps realize electronic devices that remain wearable for an extended period of time.
    Additional development of a stretchable transparent electrode material and conductive paste along with the insulating material Devices implemented on clothing or worn on the body must be made of not only stretchable insulating materials, but also soft and stretchable conductive materials. Using a stretchable resin as a base material, Panasonic has also developed a transparent electrode material and conductive paste that remain conductive even after repeated cycles of stretch and restore. The transparent electrode material comprises a thin conductive layer of carbon nanotubes[6] formed on the base material of stretchable resin. The conductive paste was produced by combining the stretchable resin, used as a binder, with silver filler. These materials help realize stretchable display devices and sensors.

Technologies in Detail

    The Company’s original resin design technology to produce a stretchable insulating material from a thermosetting resin Thermosetting resins are materials in wide and general use. Because they are subject to a trade-off between softness and heat resistance, it is a challenge to render them soft while retaining their heat resistance. Panasonic has developed a unique resin design technology to allow the material to have both soft and rigid components. This method differs from the conventional method of adding an elastomer[7]. This technology uses a three-dimensional cross-linked structure of thermosetting resin to relax stresses arising from stretch and restore. While ensuring compatibility between elasticity and stress relaxation, we have developed an insulating material, which, although made of a thermosetting resin, stretches and returns to its original shape to enable repeated use.
    Design technology to produce a stretchable base material for stretchable transparent electrodes ITO[8] is in wide use as transparent electrodes. Although it withstands bending to some extent, when subjected to folding or stretch, it easily develops cracks, thereby failing to retain its conductivity. To overcome this drawback, it is necessary to provide crack-free flexibility and ensure a conductive path for retaining the material’s conductivity even under stretch or deformation conditions. Panasonic has developed a technology designed to form a thin transparent conductive layer comprising conductive carbon nanotubes of an exceptionally high aspect ratio on a base material of a stretchable resin film produced with the optimal materials design for stretch and restore. Employing carbon nanotubes to form a conductive path, thereby providing compatibility between stretchability and conductivity, we have created a stretchable transparent electrode material that retains conductivity even after deformation.
    Technology to combine a stretchable polymer and a conductive filler for the production of stretchable conductive paste Usually, copper or other metal wiring would break when its base material stretches or contracts. Due to this problem, it is not easy to use metal wiring to form complex circuits. Furthermore, metal fatigue resulting from deformation makes it difficult to achieve metal wiring that withstands repeated stretch. Panasonic has developed a technology to combine a stretchable resin as a binder with a silver filler. The result is conductive paste that retains a conductive path, hence conductivity, even after stretch and restore.



Notes:

[1]
         

Stretchable
           

The stretchable or elastic resin film is intended for use in stretchable electronic devices.

[2]
         

Transparent electrode material
           

An electrically conductive clear material

[3]
         

Conductive paste
           

Paste applied to provide conductivity when forming electronic circuits

[4]
         

Thermosetting resin
           

A thermosetting resin (or plastic) is liquid or solid prior to molding, exhibits fluidity at room temperature or when heated, and cures by the addition of a curing agent or a catalyst or continued application of heat to achieve molding. Once hardened, thermosetting plastics would not melt if it is reheated. Typical thermosetting resin grades include phenol-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin, melamine resin, epoxy resin, and polyurethanes.

[5]
         

Three-dimensional cross-linked structure
           

A cross-link is a bond that links one polymer chain to another using chemical agents. The three-dimensional structure means a networked polymer structure by more advanced cross-linking.

[6]
         

Carbon nanotube
           

The term “carbon nanotube” is a compound of the words “carbon,” “nanometer,” and “tube.” A carbon tube is a cylindrical structure of meshes of bonded carbon atoms. A carbon nanotube is extremely thin, in the order of nanometers in diameter, its thickness being about 50,000 times thinner than the thickness of human hair.

[7]
         

Elastomer
           

A generic term for industrial materials with rubber-like elasticity. The term “elastomer” is a compound of the words “elastic” and “polymer.”

[8]
         

ITO
           

Indium tin oxide (ITO) is electrically conductive and high in transmittance in the range of visible radiation and therefore is used to make transparent electrodes. Its principal applications include flat-panel displays (FPDs) that use LCD, PD, and organic EL panels.


About Panasonic Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions, and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global.

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Tejari Announces 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship Winners

Series top scorers awarded 10,000AED toward procurement based training

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Strategic sourcing company Tejari, together with CIPS MENA launched the 2015 series of expert briefings in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year. The series tailored exclusively for mid to senior-level procurement executives offers a programme of eight expert briefings focused on real world, practical experience delivered by purchasing and supply chain expert Guy Allen, and Peter Smith, Managing Director of Spend Matters UK/Europe.

In conjunction with the series, Tejari offered participants the chance to win the 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship for use towards procurement specific training. To qualify for the scholarship, participants were asked to complete online certifications following each briefing, this reinforcing Tejari’s efforts to support education in the region. The top ten scorers across the series gathered over two days alongside Tejari and CIPS MENA representatives to hear the winners of the 10,000AED scholarship fund.

After a close finish, Yousef Dar Ibaid of Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Company was named 2015 Dubai Real World Sourcing Scholarship winner and was presented with the cheque of 10,000AED. The winner said “As a winner also, I would like to thank Tejari and CIPS  for this valuable award and scholarship opportunity granted to support and develop my knowledge and qualifications in procurement and supply chain management.” The Abu Dhabi winner of the 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship was announced last night and went to Chinedum Ikeagu of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO). The winner said “Winning the award inspires hope in me as I look into the future to see the profession as a fully licensed practice, particularly in public procurement where ‘system sanitization’ is needed especially in developing and third world countries”.

The Real World Sourcing series will return next year under the new name of The Real World Procurement Series with brand new topics to choose from.

About Tejari

Tejari is a leading global strategic procurement solution provider. As part of the network of BravoSolution worldwide subsidiaries, our procurement technology platform and practitioner experience help more than 600 companies and 65,000 purchasing professionals in over 70 countries unlock the power of procurement to drive financial performance, develop procurement organizational excellence, manage risk, and influence innovation.

Tejari’s approach to strategic procurement consistently delivers business outcomes to enable customers to outperform their market.  The BravoSolution group has direct operations in 18 offices located in 12 countries across 4 continents, employing more than 600 procurement experts. To learn more, see www.tejari.com, read our blog Strategic Sourcing, follow us on Twitter @Tejari_UAE and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Work Timings Announced for the Naturalization and Residency Sector during Al Mawlid Holiday

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior announced that the working hours for the nationwide Directorates General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs and Naturalization Departments during the Mawlid Al Nabawi holiday. Working hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the different customer service sections, to streamline work, ensure the timely delivery of transactions, and accommodate the largest number of customers.   

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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Visitors and Inmates Satisfaction Survey at Correctional and Punitive Establishments

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Research and Survey Center of the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior conducted a survey to assess the satisfaction of both visitors and inmates of the Correctional and Punitive Establishments with the provided services.

The survey collected inmates’ opinion regarding the rehabilitation services, care, facilities, and correctional programs. It also measured visitors’ satisfaction with the service centers, communication channels, and complaints and suggestions program to advance work.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, emphasized the commitment and vision of the higher leadership towards realizing high quality and excellence in the provision of all services to ensure customers’ satisfaction and happiness.

For his part, Major Dr. Omar Rashed Al Shehhi, Director of the Research and Survey Center at the Ministry of Interior, noted that such surveys are necessary to identify the key factors that affect inmates or visitors’ satisfaction. They are also instrumental and help in providing communication channels with the targeted category in order to enable them to deliver their developmental ideas, to be ultimately implemented for the benefit of all.

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The Security Media Department: A Realistic Image

Parking your vehicles in parking spots dedicated to disabled individuals is a law breaking action, and a violation of the rights of this category of individuals dear to us all.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, December 25th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department is pleased to extend to you its warmest greetings and sincerest wishes for continued success, and we would like to thank you for your response and cooperation with our activities. We appreciate our partnership with you, as it strengthens the safety and security systems within the UAE.

We will share an image and caption that depicts realistic behaviors and events, and highlight both positive and negative behaviors that have been captured by the lenses of the Security Media Patrols. We do hope that you will allocate sufficient space for this activity, as this enhances our ability to raise security awareness and promote the sense of security within the society.

Explanation of the attached picture:

Parking your vehicles in parking spots dedicated to disabled individuals is a law breaking action, and a violation of the rights of this category of individuals dear to us all.

(Photo by the Security Media Department)

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Saif bin Zayed Offers Condolences to Al Menhali family

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, expressed his deepest condolences and heartily sympathy to the Al Menhali family on the death of Lieutenant Yousuf Mabkhoot Suleiman Qadha'an Al Menhali.

His Highness visited on Monday evening the deceased’s home in the area of BaniYas, to offer his condolences to the Al Menhali family. His Highness prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the deceased and to rest him in eternal peace; and to provide patience and solace for the family.

The deceased’s family expressed their thanks and appreciation for H.H Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. They praised the kind humanitarian gesture and sympathy, which had a significant impact in alleviating their grief.

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Air Support Department Organizes Workshop in Abu Dhabi about Wireless Drones

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Air Support Department of the Security Support Directorate General at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, organized a workshop to acquaint strategic partners with wireless drones equipped with futuristic flying wings.

The workshop was held at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Abu Dhabi Airports. Colonel Saeed Hussein Al Khajah, Head of the Air Support Department at Abu Dhabi Police, explained that the workshop aims to spread awareness about the appropriate rules and procedures pertaining to wireless drones to be adopted by all parties.

He said: “The workshop is significantly important and stems from the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to spread and reinforce awareness about the use of such aircrafts. It also aims to acquaint the concerned entities with the relevant laws and regulations, in addition to the prerequisites and criteria provided by the competent authorities.”Moreover, Colonel Al Khajah noted the workshop is an opportunity to acquaint the concerned entities with safety procedures to be adopted while operating such drones. 

The workshop tackled the laws and regulations; the wireless drones specifications and characteristics according to aviation safety standards. It also shed the light on the drones’ contribution to media coverage of major incidents and events, according to sophisticated international techniques.

The workshop was attended by Major Jamal Al Hosani from the Air Support Department, along with representatives from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Abu Dhabi Airports and a number of experts specialized in wireless winged drones and aviation safety.

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Dubai Quality Group Concludes Election and Announces New Board of Directors for 2016-2018

Building on its impressive momentum, Dubai Quality Group aims for an innovative & fruitful year ahead as they announces the results of 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai Quality Group (DQG) concluded the Annual General Meeting and the Election of Board of Directors (BOD) for the period 2016-2018 on 15 December 2015 at Le Meridian, Dubai.

The nominated members from DQG’s member organizations were elected as per the Constitution of the Group. DQG’s financial results for 2015 were presented to the group members for their review.

Dubai Quality Group, a self financing, non-profit organization, set up by the Dubai Department of Economic Development under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, concluded the financial year 2015 by  not only achieving remarkable results  but also by setting  up new benchmarks in innovation and creativity for the upcoming years.

In line with the Dubai government’s vision to transform the emirate into a global center for innovation, DQG has taken a pragmatic approach to foster a culture of innovation and enhance competitiveness of the business community. A plethora of conferences, case study presentations and award ceremonies that took place in 2015 are testimony to the Group’s dedication toward the government’s vision. Emirates Woman Award (12th Cycle), Ideas Arabia 10th International Conference & Competition 2015, 7th Continual Improvement & Innovation Symposium & Competition 2015, 4th UAE Ideas Conference & Award 2015 are to name a few of the coveted events hosted by the Group.

The Group’s new target is to integrate “learning” as the key focus within the organization and employ innovation in achieving development and progress in the community.

Dr.Yousef Al Akraf, Chairman, Dubai Quality Group, expressed his vision saying, “Innovation is the key to a prosperous and profitable organistaion. If we do not experiment and adopt new methods, we deprive ourselves from progress.”  He also highlighted, “As part of the UAE’s National Innovation Week, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was proud to be a part of the initiative by encouraging companies and employees to participate and the responses received were overwhelming.  We plan to work towards better and bigger initiatives this coming year.”

Ms.Fatma Al Mheiri the newly elected Chairwoman of DQG, expressed her delight saying, “I am thankful to DQG for entrusting me with the new responsibility. In the coming years we will implement new and effective projects and remain committed to be a center of knowledge sharing for all topics relating to Quality and Business Excellence.”

After a fair electoral, DQG announced  the new board of directors for the year 2016-18 which are as follows:

Chairwoman:             Fatma Al Mheiri

Vice Chairman:         Ahmad Almulla

Secretary General:    Feryal Tawakul

Director of Finance: Unnikrishnan Sukumaran

Board Members:       Awatef Al Hosani

                                    Hasan Omar

                                    Mohammed Al-Mutawa

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About Dubai Quality group:

Dubai Quality Group is non-profit organization set up by the Dubai Department of Economic Development under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Guided by the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group established in 1994 to develop and promote Quality and Business Excellences practices in UAE. Dubai Quality Group organizes mainly Quality and Business Excellence topics related trainings, events and programs throughout the year with the objective of improving and promoting Quality of Service & Business Excellence in the Region.

DQG hosts Free Evening Seminars conducted exclusively for DQG member organizations, to provide their employees with an effective platform for networking and knowledge sharing.

Dubai Quality Group offers 3 categories of membership to companies; Investor Partner, Corporate Membership, Affiliate Membership.

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Diverse Activities during GCC Inmates Week in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police assured that the GCC Inmates Week enhances the attention dedicated to inmates and their families within the framework of solidarity and social cohesion. It also aims at spreading the culture of post-release care and the need to integrate former inmates into society.

Abu Dhabi Police showcased its efforts in support of inmates as a part of the different events organized at key shopping malls in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The events included exhibitions and different cultural competitions, as well as the distribution of booklets and brochures to the public. A documentary film under the slogan of “GCC Inmates Week” was also shown during the events, shedding the light on the services provided by the Correctional and Punitive Establishments across the country to rehabilitate inmates.

Colonel Ateeq Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments at Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the need of concerted efforts from all community institutions in the correctional process to rehabilitate inmates and to integrate inmates into society through post-release care and make sure that those who have been reformed are not looked at by society in a negative way. He also noted that choosing the slogan "Together to Achieve Reform" for the GCC Inmates Week 2015 is in line with the efforts to dedicate attention to inmates and providing them with complete support and care through rehabilitation activities and post-care programs.

Colonel Al Dhaheri added that the UAE has dedicated the utmost importance to the welfare of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments’ inmate’s inmates and their families. He also pointed out to the valuable efforts exerted by governmental and private sectors’ entities in providing all the resources needed by the inmates’ families. “Caring for inmates is a shared responsibility between all community institutions, which grants success to the Punitive and Correctional Establishments efforts as they provide care, rehabilitation and support to inmates,” he noted.

Colonel Al Dhaheri inaugurated the police exhibition at Dalma Mall, which falls in line with the 4th GCC United Inmates Week. The exhibition featured the participation of the Criminal Investigation, Law Respect Culture Bureau, Emergency and Public Safety departments; as well as the Medical Services Department, which carried out free medical tests.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE), Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), and Al Khawarizmi Institute also participated in the exhibition with various activities. The events included a free drawing pavilion for students and diverse cultural competitions; as well as a movie screening about Al Faraj Fund and its efforts in providing financial assistance to insolvent inmates.

The official inauguration of the events was attended by Colonel Ali Al Khayal, Chief of the Support Services Section at the Punitive and Correctional Establishments in Abu Dhabi Police, and a number of officers and representatives of private and governmental authorities.

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MoI Discusses the National Agenda Indicators with 52 Government Entities

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Ministry of Interior discussed the means to support the national agenda indicators for the UAE vision 2021, which aims to establish the UAE as one of the safest places in the world by enhancing the community’s sense of security and reaching advanced levels of reliance on police services, in line with the government’s vision to developing services on par with the best international standards.

These issues were tackled by the Ministry during a specialized workshop organized at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel in Abu Dhabi with partners from 52 government entities representing ministries, departments, as well as local and federal bodies. The workshop is a part of the MoI’s Strategic Approach 2017-2021.

During the workshop, the participating government entities took part in brainstorming sessions designed to collect their proposals in support of the national agenda indicators for the MoI strategy. They also carried out a number of exercises and towards the end of the workshop, voted in support of the national agenda indicators within the MoI Strategic Approach (2017-2021).

Colonel Faisal Sultan Al Shuaibi, Deputy Director of Strategy and Performance Development  at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed the ministry’s keenness to contribute to achieving the UAE Vision 2021. He also reiterated the ministry’s commitment to ensure that the UAE remains a role model of modernity and development by supporting the march of excellence, which is an essential requirement  in today’s contemporary world in order to reach a more secure, stable, and pleasant life.

“In line with the preparations for its upcoming strategic plan and achieving the national agenda, the Ministry of Interior has consulted with all key partners about its performance indicators related to emergency response time, reliance on police services, reducing mortality rates in road accidents and alarming crimes in order to establish a precise strategic initiative with partners and reach an integrated vision with them,” he said.

Adding further, Colonel Al Shuaibi confirmed that “the Ministry of Interior’s strategic approach is consistent with the UAE Vision 2021”. He also gave an overview of the indicators, statistics and benchmarking standards adopted, notably the sense of security among others. He pointed out that the MoI is considered is one of the leading institutions in developing the strategic plan since 2004 and praised the police leadership’s support and commitment to strategic development and to keep pace with the latest global developments; in line with the federal government’s strategies.

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Abu Dhabi Traffic discusses the strategic performance indicators of traffic safety levels

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, December 21st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directorate General of Central Operations in the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ organized the environmental analysis workshop for strategic objectives, strategic initiatives and developmental projects. The environmental analysis was done within the inputs, and the mechanism of the strategic planning of the traffic safety and modernizing it in line with the aspirations of the GHQ, and with the follow-up of the Directorate General of Strategy to increase traffic safety efficiency.

Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, along with all officers at the directorate discussed traffic’s strategic issues; the environmental analysis of achievements ratios and the strategic priorities and objectives; and the most important benchmarks of performance indicators of the plan 2010-2014. They proposed developmental proposals in order to improve the performance.

Furthermore, the participants discussed in the workshop the challenges of the economic growth; the increase in the numbers of people, vehicles and drivers; the expansion of road networks; and the futuristic vision to improve the levels of traffic safety by reducing fatality rates. This is done in support of the national development according to measurement indicators, and to serve the developmental projects and the key inputs of the strategic planning process and its evaluation through environmental analysis tools of the internal and external indicators using the (SWOT-PESTEL) analysis to identify strength and weakness points, and improvement opportunities that serve the traffic safety of Abu Dhabi Police.

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