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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 3rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

On opening day of the 2015 Tawdheef recruitment exhibition for UAE nationals, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters conducted 300 immediate interviews with job seekers wishing to join the police institution. The exhibition, which kicked off on Monday at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), will continue for three days and concludes on Wednesday.

Brigadier Obeid Belhubalah Al Ketbi, Head of the Selection and Recruitment Department at Abu Dhabi Police, affiliated to the Directorate General of Human Resources, said: “In line with its commitment to attract top local staff members, the police leadership participates at Tawdheef, to support its emiratisation efforts and recruit more highly qualified and skilled Emirati men and women.”

Adding further, Brigadier Al Ketbi noted that the exhibition allows the police institutio ... Read more »

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Resolved 1243 Disputes between Domestic Workers and Employers

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

According to statistics, the Dispute Settlement Section at the Information and Follow-up Department of the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi have resolved 1243 disputes between domestic workers and their employers in 2014, an increase of 171 cases compared to 1072 disputes settled in 2013.

The section announced that 28% out of the 1243 cases were settled amicably in 2014. Administrative procedures were invoked in some of these complaints; other cases were referred to court to be litigated in the normal matter.

Colonel Salim Ali Al Qattam Al Zaabi, Director General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, attributed the growing number of complaints this year to the awareness campaigns that acquainted community members with the role undertaken by the Dispute Settlement Section ... Read more »

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TOKYO - Monday, February 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - NSK Ltd. (NSK)(TOKYO:6471) today announces its financial results for the third quarter of the year ending March 2015. The company achieved strong results for both sales and profit.

1. Business Overview

(1) Qualitative Information Regarding Consolidated Business Results During the first nine months of the year ending March 31, 2015, sentiment in the Japanese economy showed signs of weakening due to continued stagnation in consumer spending following the consumption tax rise, among other factors. The U.S. economy continued to recover, backed by robust domestic demand. The European economy also showed signs of an upturn, primarily in the Eurozone, despite the impact of government debt problems and geopolitical risks. In Asia, the pace of economic growth in China slowed, while economic conditions in other Asian countries remained weak overall.

Summary - Net sales: 711,903 million yen (+11.6 ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Medical Services Department at Abu Dhabi Police organized a medical lecture regarding the risks of cancer. The lecture, which addressed the topics of awareness and prevention for cervical cancer, was attended by a number of female police officers.

The Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services Department is carrying out an awareness program that aims to educate female employees at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) about the preventative methods for cervical cancer, and to encourage them to undergo regular check-ups in order to maintain their safety.

Dr. Rasheeda Mohammad Abass, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Services Department noted that international statistics indicate that cervical cancer is the second cause of death for women worldwide. She explained that this cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which includes 15 variations of the virus.

During th ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Speaking at Michigan State University’s (MSU) third Dubai International Conference in Higher Education, Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of TECOM Education Cluster, emphasised the three components critical for success when setting up an international branch campus (IBC); comprehensive due diligence, seamless operations, and sustainability were identified as crucial elements in the IBC model .

“Extensive research into the local educational landscape is an integral preparatory step for any university looking to set up an IBC”, said Dr. Ayoub during his keynote presentation on first day of the conference.

“International recognition remains the single most important criteria for students when choosing a country and institution, according to the QS World Grad School Tour Survey, so IBCs remain a huge draw for transnational students to the UAE. 19 per cent of the global ... Read more »

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Mohammed bin Zayed Awards 200 Houbaras to Top Achievers at Sixth Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces awarded 200 Houbara Bustards from the National Avian Research Center to the top three winners at the Sixth Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival 2015. The first place winner received a total of 100 Houbaras, while the second and third place winners obtained 60 and 40 Houbaras respectively. This generous gift aims at honoring the winners and reflects His Highness’s unwavering efforts to preserve this traditional cultural heritage in the Gulf States and to promote breeding and conservation of this endangered bird.

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presented the generous gi ... Read more »

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New hire brings 25 years of experience in maritime and product management to growing maritime and offshore-focussed team

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator has further strengthened its maritime team with the appointment of Keith Murray as Maritime Product Manager, based in Dubai.

Murray’s key tasks will be to increase the penetration of the Orion IP maritime broadband terminal in the market and oversee the commercial roll-out of the new Atlas IP broadband terminal in the first quarter of 2015.

Commenting on his appointment, Murray said: “The market is ready for a new alternative in the maritime segment. Thuraya’s combination of very competitive prices, new broadband terminals and reliable service positions us well. This role is a great opportunity for me to drive our maritime business forward. The maritime sector continue ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, January 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Juveniles Awareness and Care Association honored the Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The honoring recognized the most recent and pivotal role that the Bureau played in guaranteeing the success of the Association’s programs and activities.

The honoring ceremony held at the Police Officers Club in Dubai was attended by: Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Police and General Security, and Chairman of the Association; Dr. Sultan Saqer Al Suwaidi, Deputy Chairman of the Association; Dr. Muhammad Murad Abdullah, the Association Secretary General; and H.E Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Social Committee at the Association.

The list of those that were honored included Lt. Colonel Hammoud Al Affari, Deputy Director of the Bureau; and First Lieutenant Nasser A ... Read more »

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, January 30th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department at Abu Dhabi Police announced a new visitation schedule for inmates of Al Wathba, Al Ain, and the Juvenile Care Center sections, as well as the recently established Remand Section (for detainees).

Colonel Mohammed Saif Matar Al Zaabi, Head of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at Abu Dhabi Police, noted that visiting hours for inmates in the four sections affiliated to the department have been amended, as of this year. This comes in line with Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to upgrade the level of police services and provide the best of them for the benefit of customers at the Punitive and Correctional Institutions Department.

Colonel Al Zaabi indicated that visiting hours have been specified for inmates (female and male inmates) at the four sections, and are available seven days a week (morning and evening ses ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police seized 4775 vehicles last year for driving at dangerous speeds, exceeding 200 Km/h, posing a tremendous risk to other drivers and road users.

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate, warned drivers against reckless driving. He pointed that all the legal necessary actions were taken against drivers for driving dangerously which causes horrifying traffic accidents that often lead to fatalities and serious injuries.

He called upon drivers to adhere to designated speed limits, which were set after thoroughly studying the traffic flows.

Al Harithi explained that the locations of speed radars and cameras in Abu Dhabi, has been pre announced. Drivers were warned to comply and reduce speeds for their safety and the safety of other road users.

 “The higher the speed i ... Read more »

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