Monday, January 5, 2015

ADP: ‘Friends of the Police’ Acquainted with Tasks of “Operations” and “CID” Departments

Welcomed by Major General Al Raisi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Students of the ‘Friends of the Police’ program reviewed the leading policing experiences of Abu Dhabi Police, and were acquainted with the different tasks and duties carried out by the Central Operations Room at the Operations Department, and Anti-Drug Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

During their visit to the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), students were welcomed by Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations who encouraged them to avail of the program’s various educational, sporting and heritage-related activities organized by the Abu Dhabi Police, which help to inculcate patriotism in the youth.

These activities are part of the ‘Friends of the Police’ Program, recently launched by the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department for the children of officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians working at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. A total of 120 students took part in the program, which is taking place during the first semester vacation of the year 2014-2015.

The Clubs Department is keen to organize periodic purposeful activities for the sons of officers to help fill their leisure times, develop their skills and talents, acquaint them with the concept of responsibility, encourage them to avoid bad and objectionable behavior, and instill entrepreneurial values and spirit in them.

The ‘Friends of the Police’ delegation kick started their visit by reviewing the tasks of the operations room at the Operations Department at the Directorate General of Central Operations, where they were introduced to the services it provides to the public. This was followed by a visit to the Anti-Drug Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Directorate General of Police Operations, where they were given a number of awareness tips about the dangers of drug abuse.

The visit also included Al Samaliya traditional village to invest their potential in useful and beneficial activities and to enhance their skills, as well as the amusement park located in Al Meena in Abu Dhabi. A similar program was also launched for the ‘Friends of the Police’ in Al Ain, where students were introduced to sporting, touristic and traditional attraction sites; including Al Ain Amateur Club, the Souk Al Qattara historic and traditional Market, and Al Ain Wildlife Park.

For his part, Colonel Hareb Khamis Al Khaili, Deputy Head of the Clubs Department and Head of the Organizing Committee, said that the ‘Friends of the Police’ program aims at boosting the education of police officers’ children, developing their skills and raising their security and cultural awareness.

In conclusion, Colonel Al Khaili noted that the number of students participating in the program has increased considerably year after year, which calls for developing the program accordingly to accommodate all of the children of officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians working at Abu Dhabi Police wishing to participate. This will also require a diversity of activities that are aligned with the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy to promote public confidence and strengthen its relation with community members.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Mobile Police Patrols at Abu Dhabi Bus Station

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Transport Police Department, will be assigning mobile police patrols for the service of community members at the main bus station in Abu Dhabi. This step reflects the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters’ keenness to enhance security in vital areas and sectors.

These remarks will be part of a radio address by Colonel Tariq Khalfan Al Ghoul, Head of the Transport Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police, which will be broadcast live tomorrow Sunday. It falls within the framework of the ’Security Glances’ Campaign organized by the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Colonel Al Ghoul indicated that the Transport Police Department provides distinguished and high quality services to community members, notably maintaining security and protection for the integrated public transport network in Abu Dhabi to encourage community members to use public transport with enhanced confidence and safety and boost relations with them, in pursuance of the vision and strategy of the Ministry of Interior aimed at ensuring the safety and stability of society.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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21 Officers Obtain ‘Certified Assessor Certificate’ for Civil Defense Centers

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A total of 21 officers from the Directorate General of Civil Defense and its affiliated departments at the countrywide level, have obtained a Certified Assessor Certificate for civil defense centers in the UAE, after successfully completing a specialized training course recently held in Singapore.

Participants in the course received theoretical lectures and conducted hands-on field training on the effective implementation of auditing and assessment on the civil defense centers, being one of the latest and most advanced systems applied in this field. The newly graduated officers will be in charge of the assessment process at the various civil defense centers across the UAE.

This strategic initiative was approved and adopted by the Public Safety and Quick Intervention Department at the Security Support Directorate General, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, as a part of the Ministry of Interior’s strategic plan 2014 – 2016, in an effort to achieve the highest safety levels for civil defense teams.

It is worth mentioning that the newly graduated officers are the first batch of officers to receive accreditation in this field, and subsequent training sessions will follow on from this initial course. The graduation ceremony was attended by H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Hamel Al Qubaisi - UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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COMPUTEX Gains Steam as 2015 Approaches and Exhibitors Vie for Show Space

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Monday, January 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2015

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the acclaimed annual trade show of the international ICT industry, is scheduled for June 2nd to 6th, 2015, and exhibitor spaces are selling faster than expected. COMPUTEX is expected to fill the Nangang and Xinyi exhibition halls to maximum capacity with over 5000 booths.

COMPUTEX organizers held 14 booth-allocation meetings over 5 days, beginning December 17th. The meetings double as orientation for the exhibitors—with presentations on safety and construction regulations, advertisement and publicity options, and available sponsorship—and for exhibitors to determine their booth location. The meetings had a 90 percent attendance rate.

The main themes for COMPUTEX 2015 are “The Internet of Things”, “mobile applications”, and “Cloud technology and services”. Forums and other COMPUTEX events will be designed to guide the ICT industry as it navigates rapidly changing technology.

With the increasing demand for mobile devices and the Internet of Things driving the growth of big data and cloud services, the forecast for the ICT industry looks promising.

Wearable technology is also expected to be a hot trend in 2015. Apple finally offered the world a glimpse of its long-anticipated Apple Watch in September, expected to sell out upon its 2015 release. The Apple Watch is being produced by Taiwanese firm Quanta. Taiwanese manufacturers are behind many of the world’s most popular mobile devices and have the technological know-how to keep up with the latest tech trends. Taiwan’s Industrial Economics and Knowledge predicts that sales of wearable tech will grow by 104% in the next year, generating $6.8B USD in trade. Furthermore, Gartner expects that sales of wearables showcased this year at COMPUTEX will grow exponentially in the next year.

In response to industry trends, COMPUTEX will premiere the “Wearable Technology” area in 2015. The show organizer, TAITRA, have created this new section in order to offer a closer look at this growing trend. Another new area to expect in 2015 is “3D Business and Applications”.

For more information about COMPUTEX, please visit the official website at www.ComputexTaipei.com.tw

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Contacts

Exhibition Dept., TAITRA

Belinda Chen, +886-2-2725-5200 Ext. 2636

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Emirates Post Delegation Reviews Knowledge Experiences at Abu Dhabi Police

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Emirates Post Group visited the Knowledge Centre at the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate General at Abu Dhabi Police, to review the center’s tasks and the best international practices implemented in the various work fields.

Colonel Faisal Sultan Al Shuaibi, Director of Strategy and Performance Development, met with the delegation, headed by Thumna Nekhairah Al Sharifi, Director of the First Postal Zone at Emirates Post Group at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ). He reiterated the mutual commitment of local institutions and departments to exchanging knowledge and promoting partnerships so as to achieve the vision and aspirations of the Abu Dhabi Government.

For his part, Major Khaled Hussein Al Khoury, Director of the Knowledge Center said that such forums promote the dissemination of the knowledge culture across all authorities and departments, which has become a practical reality through the application of the best practices. “Such events also represent the perfect opportunity to discuss and review the distinguished experiences and to exchange and develop knowledge,” he added.

Major Al Khoury also briefed the delegation on the work mechanisms adopted by the Abu Dhabi Police in the field of knowledge management and methodology, aimed at regulating and managing knowledge, to ensure that it is properly used to develop and improve institutional performance.

For her part, Thumna Nekhairah Al Sharifi, Director of the First Postal Zone at Emirates Post Group, stressed that the visit boosts partnership between the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters and the Emirates Post Group. She also hailed the efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police in enhancing security and safety and wished them further excellence.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

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Smashing debut for Real Madrid Café

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Real Madrid Café had a smashing debut as it formally opened its doors to Dubai’s foodies, with some of football’s most celebrated players adding star power to the opening night.

The café, which has become an increasingly popular dining destination for lovers of great food and sports entertainment, treated guests to an evening of exquisite Spanish delights and hosted a spectacular social event that put together football’s superstars along with Dubai’s A-list crowd.

Guests and onlookers lined up enthusiastically to get into the café, hoping to at least get a glimpse of the Real Madrid team, who came in full force in support of the opening of the only café that bears the name of popular football club. The show stopping event had the entire crowd at The Beach, opposite JBR where the cafe is located, gathering outside the establishment for a chance to witness the glitzy opening unfold.

“It was a spectacular evening for Real Madrid Café and judging from the feedback from that we received, a most memorable event of 2014 for us and our guests,” said Louis Alberts, General Manager, Real Madrid Café.

Some of the night’s lucky guests included winners of Real Madrid Café’s “ Meet the Team” promotional campaigns related to the event, giving them the once in a lifetime chance of meeting their favourite football stars, up close and personal. Star-struck and visibly thrilled, some of the winners could not contain their excitement when they met Real Madrid’s players, taking pictures to immortalise their personal encounter with some of football’s most popular heroes.

Paul Mark, who won the right to attend the official Launch Party via Real Madrid Café’s media competition, was ecstatic about his experience and said, “This is a truly unforgettable moment, and I thank Real Madrid Café for this unique and memorable experience. I am eternally grateful,” he added.

Since its soft launch a few months back, Real Madrid Café has created a buzz in the dining scene in Dubai, delighting guests with its mouth-watering dishes featuring traditional Spanish favourites and a unique ambiance showcasing the storied history of the Real Madrid Football Club.

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About Real Madrid Cafe

A unique dining destination that thrives with the Real Madrid spirit, Real Madrid Café is where passionate fans of the great football club socialise and have a great time. It’s a creative mix of retail, dining and entertainment where guests can shop for their favourite Real Madrid merchandise, enjoy watching football matches, as well as indulge in Spanish-inspired dishes, along with a wide selection of coffees & pastries, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, pizzas and desserts.

Located at The Beach, opposite JBR, Real Madrid Café is open weekdays from 10am till 12am, and on weekends from 10am till 1am.

For reservations, please contact +9714 2775625

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Abu Dhabi Police Call upon the Public to Ensure Pets Hygiene

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 30th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Security Inspection Department (K9), called upon pet owners to make sure their pets are constantly groomed and clean especially during summer. The department indicated that careful hygiene protects pets and reduces infestation of external parasites on their skin such as ticks, which may cause serious and sometimes fatal illness to the pets.

These remarks will be part of a radio address that will be broadcast live tomorrow Wednesday. It falls within the framework of the ’Security Glances’ Campaign organized by the Radio Branch at the Security Media Department, the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Colonel Jamal Habash, Head of the Security Inspection Department (K9), will urge pet owners to conduct periodic checkups for these animals at veterinary clinics to keep their pets healthy and avoid diseases that pets can spread to people.

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The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
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