Abu Dhabi Civil Defense at the Ramadan and Eid Festival

As a part of the ‘Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility’ Campaign

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Directorate General of Civil Defense - Abu Dhabi is hosting a special pavilion at the Ramadan and Eid Festival, which is held at the indoor venue of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi. The pavilion showcases the latest devices and equipment used by the civil defense, especially firefighters. It also features a set of purposeful activities for visitors, and educational competitions about safety guidelines in homes, kitchens and public places. Symbolic gifts and awareness-raising brochures are also distributed to the public at the pavilion.   

Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Abdullah Ahmed Al Ansari, Director General of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi, that participation in this popular family-friendly event is a part of the ‘Safety is Everyone's Responsibility’ initiative, which was recently launched by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, and will continue throughout the month of Ramadan across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The campaign aims to promote the culture of prevention and safety among members of society.

Adding further, Lt. Colonel Al Ansari said: “The initiative is designed to provide access to members of the public wherever they are and in their preferred locations, with the aim of engaging them in the awareness drives intended to reinforce safety and prevention against fires.” Furthermore, he noted that the initiative consists of a set of lessons and awareness lectures supported by illustrative brochures, which are presented by a number of experts for the benefit of community members in their preferred locations.

Lt. Colonel Al Ansari noted that procedures were taken in preparation for Ramadan, according to elaborate plans, to ensure that public safety conditions and fire prevention requirements are met, as well as the safety and validity of the Ramadan tents that are scattered across Abu Dhabi. He also noted that the Civil Defense has ensured its readiness to promptly and efficiently handle any potential fires and emergencies.

In conclusion, Lt. Colonel Al Ansari praised the ‘Your Safety’ campaign carried out by the Security Media Department, at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. He called upon the public to avail of the lessons and instructions issued by the Civil Defense and to abide by the safety and prevention requirements and guidelines, especially during the summer, in order to avoid fire accidents.

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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

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









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Rivada Networks Releases Full Text of Location-Based Services Patent

NEW YORK. - Monday, July 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rivada Networks has had another patent allowed for its industry-leading position-location technology.

Less than a year after the USPTO issued patent #8,787,944, Rivada’s original patent for enhanced Location-Based Services (eLBS), Rivada has received a notice of allowance for its eLBS algorithm, which uses Kalman filters to refine location estimates. A Kalman filter is an algorithm for sorting good data from bad, and is central to Rivada’s technique for deriving highly accurate location information from a series of less-accurate estimates from varied sources.

According to Rivada CTO Clint Smith, “The implementation of this idea was complex, but the goal was always to keep the data-filtration process as simple as possible.” Simplicity keeps down the processing power needed while a device is pinning down its position.

Rivada has now developed a full, working library function for eLBS on the Android™ operating system. In recent field tests, the software achieved position-location accuracy of well under one meter (39”), including on the Z-axis, even without a GPS fix. An iOS version is also under development and nearing completion.

Rivada Networks has achieved unprecedented location accuracy for smart phones by combining all the relevant data from a modern smart phone’s extensive suite of sensors, including the accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer and barometer if available. By synthesizing this data with that of nearby devices in an ad hoc “mesh” network, Rivada’s software achieves a level of precision that was previously impossible.

“Rivada’s eLBS technology has a wide range of exciting commercial applications,” says CEO Declan Ganley. These include “everything from better location data for ride-sharing services or driverless cars; situational advertising and enhanced situational awareness for first responders” and more, according to Ganley. For further information, or to discuss licensing and implementation opportunities, please refer to the contact information below.

Contacts

Rivada Networks

Brian Carney

New York

+1-929-245-8331

bcarney@rivada.com



Ireland

+353-93-43900

ireland@rivada.com







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Community Police Visit Sick Children in UAE Hospitals

In Revival of Zayed Humanitarian Work Day

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 5th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Community Police teams across the UAE have visited a number of hospitals to check on patients, mostly children, in an attempt to alleviate their suffering. This comes in a bid to commemorate the Zayed Humanitarian Work Day which coincides with the 19th day of Ramadan every year; the day on which the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – May God rest his soul - passed away. The hospital visits are in recognition of his role in founding the philanthropic march within the UAE, and were organized along with the activities of the Emirates Autism Society.

Colonel Mubarak bin Muhairom, Director General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said that the late Sheikh Zayed established a unique example for humanitarian work, on both national  and international levels. The high leadership has continued this march of far reaching benevolence through giving and humanitarian works. He noted that the Federal Community Police Department at the Ministry of Interior followed this approach and have used it as a beacon to communicate with the community and to partner with organizations and charitable societies. He stated that one of the main goals of the participants and hospitals for these nationwide visits is to contribute to the efforts of the Emirates Autism Society in integrating children with autism and orphans into the community.

The Community Police team, accompanied by children from the Emirates Autism Society and orphaned children, visited patients at the Al Mafraq Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the Latifa Hospital in Dubai, the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, the Khalifa Hospital in Ajman, and the Saqr Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. The Community Police offered gifts to the child patients, checked on their medical situation, and took memorial photos with them. Participating in this event comes out of the partnership with the charitable organizations and societies in the UAE.

The delegations of the Community Police were headed by: Major Ahmed Al Sabousi, Head of the Community Police in Sharjah; Captain Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Head of the Community Police in Ajman; First Lieutenant Mubarak Al Khaili, Manager of the Volunteers Branch in Abu Dhabi; First Lieutenant Sheikha Al Ka’bi, Acting Head of Community Police in Fujairah; and Lieutenant Mozah Al Khabouri, Manager of the Community Programs Branch in Ras Al Khaimah.

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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

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

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Nomination Applications for the MoI’s Award for Innovative Police Ideas Postponed through September

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The General Secretariat of the Ministry of Interior's Award for Innovative Police Ideas has announced their decision to postpone the deadline for submitting nomination applications for those wishing to participate in the first edition of the award. The award is comprised of various categories dedicated to police innovation and creation - with applications now eligible to be received through early September.

Major General Dr. Abdul Quddous Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Deputy Head of the MoI’s Award for Innovative Police Ideas, said that the decision to postpone the deadline from 1 July to 1 September, 2015 was to provide more time for the submission of nomination applications. He pointed out that this move is in line with the Ministry’s strategy to further promote innovation and with the wishes of the public. He pointed out that the award seeks to share the best practices and creative ideas that have been implemented within the policing fields of international police departments. It also aims to develop the creative sense of the public in a proactive manner, encouraging them to actively participate in the progress and the quality of services, and to enhance cooperation between the police organization and the various segments of society.

“The award aims to attract the best practices and creative ideas related to police and security,” he added. “This will not only develop these fields on local and global levels, but it will also create a more competitive environment for security agencies and institutions and build partnerships with the entities working in innovation and creativity fields.” He pointed that Awards Secretariat based in the capital, Abu Dhabi, will begin to receive nominations, in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Award, via the website: http://uaeinnovation.ae/policing_creative_ideas_award/ through next September.

The conference will be held every two years during the month of December, where officials from police and security forces from around the world will be invited. The names of the winners will be announced and they will be honored at the conference. Following the conference, the winning projects will be released and implemented.

It is worth mentioning that the award includes 10 areas for potential entries: creativity in the criminal field, creativity in traffic, creativity in modern technologies, creativity in customer service, creativity in economic security, creativity in environment (green applications), creativity in human resources, creativity in social initiatives, creativity in support of human rights, and creativity in judicial security. For further details visit the website mentioned above.

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AbuDhabiPolice

Twitter - @AbuDhabiPolice

Instagram - moiuae

Google+ - https://plus.google.com/111953851120413906365

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/theabudhabipolice

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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

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com

 

Panasonic to Open 'Wonder Life-BOX' with Future Lifestyles in Tokyo

OSAKA, Japan. - Saturday, July 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation will open a showcase that presents future lifestyles for 2020 and beyond at the Panasonic Center Tokyo, the company’s global communications hub for linking Panasonic and its customers. Called the Wonder Life-BOX, the new exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese holidays beginning Saturday, July 11, 2015.

Looking ahead to social challenges and megatrends to come, the Wonder Life-BOX will present a concrete vision of future lifestyles from a daily life perspective. Under the concept of "An enriched lifestyle you will admire – self-designing life and comfortable life," Panasonic proposes a lifestyle that allows people to take initiative to live a comfortable life by taking advantage of a range of community and social services best suited to each person or family based on the information collected from consumer electronics and housing equipment in the house.

Visitors will find a future lifestyle with a “Partner” that supports daily life in various aspects by connecting people and things to achieve an enriched lifestyle with both “security” and “sharing.” The partner will assist people via two-way communication to ensure safe and secure living, helping to relieve anxieties such as disasters, crimes and health conditions. The Partner will also facilitate sharing of things, information and spaces that leads to strengthening of bonds among people.

While offering the latest information via the Wonder Life-BOX, Panasonic will develop new business partners and establish new business models based on feedback from customers who experienced first-hand the future lifestyles in the showcase. Further, by inviting key persons from different fields, technical seminars with a focus on a specific social challenge will be offered in the future. In doing so, Panasonic will continue to pursue "A Better Life, A Better World" for each and every customer and strive to create new businesses for the future.

[Showcase]

Wonder Town

You can easily obtain information about stores and products by simply holding your mobile terminal against signage and lights in the town. You can order products on the spot or enjoy clipped information at home. Thus, information connects the town with a person's home.

Partner

In a futuristic home, the Partner supports daily life by assisting people via two-way communication. As a go-between to connect people and things in various aspects, the Partner will ensure security, protecting from anxieties such as disasters, crimes and health conditions. The Partner will also facilitate sharing that strengthens bonds among people. (Collaborated by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.)

Entrance (A connecting area to be opened toward a local community)

- Residential Hydrogen Infrastructure

The household energy system using environmentally-friendly, highly-efficient hydrogen enables people to secure energy at home, which provides a sense of security in any situation.

- Interactive Community

The Partner presents topics that will arouse common interest among people gathering together to spark their conversation. In a time of disaster, information on the damage to houses and local community will also be provided.

Kitchen & Living Room (An active space to expand possibilities)

- My Professional Kitchen

Through dialogue with the Partner, the range of cooking can be expanded from simple recipes using the ingredients found in the refrigerator to professional-level creative dishes.

- My Favorite Living

Locations and movements of family members are detected so that screen images may be enjoyed in various ways, such as on a tablet in hand, on a table, and on a wall surface. The Partner will also help check hidden spots of the house including house conditions.

Bathroom mirror and Bedroom (Relaxation space for health and beauty)

- Sleeping Quality Check & Comfortable Sleep Services

Every day, the Partner manages the condition of your body during sleep based on data from various sensors. When you wake up, it will tell you what the weather is like and the information you clipped in the town so that you can start your day smoothly.

- Smart Healthcare Navigation

Just by standing in front of the mirror, the Partner will not only check the condition of your body but also understand how you feel. When you look tired, the Partner will arrange uplifting lighting and background music for you.

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

Related Links: Wonder Life Box: http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/center/tokyo/floor/lifebox.html Panasonic Center Tokyo: http://www.panasonic.com/global/corporate/center/tokyo.html Panasonic Newsroom Global : http://news.panasonic.com/global/

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Contacts

Media Contact:

Panasonic Corporation

Global Communications Department

Media Promotion Office

+81-3-3574-5729

presscontact@ml.jp.panasonic.com









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Arzan Wealth Advises on EUR 27.2M Office Acquisition in Netherlands

Dubai. United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (‘Arzan Wealth’), a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is pleased to announce that it has advised a consortium of investors on the acquisition of a newly built, high quality office HQ building fully let to Siemens Netherlands NV – a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG (“The Property”). The property is occupied by Siemens’ subsidiary, NEM Energy BV (“NEM”).

Located in The Netherlands, the Property comprises 9,366 sq.m. of office accommodation over 8 floors with 252 car park spaces and has a BREEAM (A) energy rating. The Property was leased for a term of 12.5 years in March 2014 with Siemens parent guarantee on the lease. The property is located in Zoeterwoude, near the city of Amsterdam.

Arzan Wealth acted as the Strategic Advisor on the structuring and acquisition of the Property, in joint venture with the Investment Advisor, 90 North Real Estate Partners, a strategic partner of Arzan Wealth.  The consortium of investors was composed of a small group of corporate and individual clients, and included Commercial Real Estate Company (“Al Tijaria”).

Muhannad Abulhasan, CEO of Arzan Wealth said:  “I am very pleased that Arzan Wealth has earned the trust of its clients, both new and long-standing relationships such as Al-Tijaria, in this Dutch transaction, which marks an expansion of our geographic presence.  Like our previous deals, the Siemens Netherlands asset is expected to be a very safe investment that protects the principal of our clients while providing them with a highly secure and attractive monthly income from a high credit quality tenant.  The fact that conservative-minded corporate entities and high-net worth families continue to rely on Arzan Wealth is a testament to our success in focusing on the preservation of wealth and the delivery of high levels of monthly income.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors

Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited

Arzan Wealth is an investment advisory firm registered at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).  Arzan Wealth currently advises various clients on real estate, private equity and other investments worth a total of just over US$ 1Billion.  Arzan Wealth focuses on arranging yielding investments in major global markets, as well as bespoke investments that meet the requirements of specific clients.

90 North Real Estate Partners LLP

90 North is an independent investment advisory firm based in London, specializing in responsible investing and Shari’ah compliant real estate investment. The Founder Partners combine substantial property and other transactional experience, excellent track records with an absolute focus on property fundamentals to deliver superior risk adjusted returns and protect and enhance wealth.

In the past 3 years, 90 North has transacted on approximately £610,000,000 (US$950,000,000) of real estate transactions in the UK, US and Europe, working in close partnership with Gulf based institutions.

Contacts

Ahmad AlSabbrei

Senior Investment Analyst

a.alsabbrei@arzanwealth.com

+965 9988 8624



Jawaher Menassa

Head of Marketing & Client Relations

j.menassa@arzanwealth.com

+971 504576347







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Civil Defense Launches 'Safety is Everyone's Responsibility' Campaign

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) launched a campaign during the holy month of Ramadan entitled ‘Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The campaign aims to spread a culture of prevention and safety among members of society through awareness messages that focus on home safety and on protecting families, children, and vehicles.

“The outreach campaign aims to utilize various media and social networking sites to raise public awareness and reduce the amount of fire-related incidents,” said Major General Jassem Muhammad Al Marzouqui, Commander-in-Chief of the Civil Defense. “Awareness brochures and leaflets will also be distributed to the public in various gathering places, such as shopping malls, Ramadan festivals, and sports clubs.”

He called upon the public to take part in the campaign, which comes as part of the “Your Safety” campaign organized by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.  Maj. General Al Marzouqui additionally encouraged members of the public to cooperate with Civil Defense personnel and to not crowd areas where incidents occur.  For cases of emergencies, call: 999, 998, or 997. 

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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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