ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
During a meeting held recently, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) discussed the Corporate Excellence Project and the performance of the excellence teams in the Residency and Naturalization Sector. The meeting was chaired by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, and was attended by general managers and directors at the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector.
The meeting discussed the system and discipline of the human resources in the sector. Major General Al Khaili pointed to the need to comply with the instructions of the human resources system.
He said: “The UAE government is keen to improve the quality of life in our society, and to embody the strategy of the MoI by providing excellent services to promote the trust of the public and increase the satisfaction o
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Leading CSR and sustainability event to take place on February 16, 2015
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 16th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) launched the 8th Cycle of the highly coveted regional Arabia CSR Awards at a Press conference in Dubai. Globally perceived as the most rigorous CSR and sustainability awards system, the Arabia CSR Awards has to date received over 750 registered applications from 13 Arab countries across 26 sectors. The Arabia CSR Awards 2015 is being held under the auspices of The League of Arab States for the 2nd consecutive year and the strategic support of The United Nations Environmental Programme.
‘’The Arabia CSR Awards has originally been conceived as a premium CSR recognition and knowledge exchange platform,” said Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, President and CEO of the Arabia CSR Network. “Seven years down the line, it is now clearly positioned and recognised as an invaluable asse
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Organizers and participants at the World Congress on Juvenile Justice praised the UAE participation, and commended the country’s experience related to child protection and juvenile delinquency prevention programs.
The UAE was the only Arab country to take part in the World Congress on Juvenile Justice that was recently held in Geneva, Switzerland. During the congress, the UAE gave a number of presentations showcasing the diverse programs and initiatives on child protection organized by the Ministry of Interior, which were highly acclaimed by the participants.
The World Congress on Juvenile Justice was concluded with the adoption of a number of recommendations that focused on promoting a dynamic in view of strengthening the implementation of norms in juvenile justice and improving international cooperation on specific topics regarding children’s rights, but also the right
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Delegations from ministries and governmental authorities reviewed the efforts and objectives of Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in regards to keeping up with events. The delegations included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Community Development, the Federal Demographic Structure Council (FDSC) and the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA).
Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Deputy Director of the Security Media Department, welcomed the visiting delegations. He pointed out that the Security Media Department is the governmental communication arm of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and of the Abu Dhabi Police. The department is responsible for deploying the media discourse of the ministry and to quickly and objectively communicate the message with the public.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, February 11th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Government and Diplomatic Premises Protection Department was crowned champion of the ADP Fitness Challenge Championship after completing the course in 5 minutes and 51 seconds. The Western Region Police Directorate came in second place with a one second difference, followed by the Police Schools Department in third place in 5 minutes and 56 seconds.
The championship, which is a part of the 2015 sports activities program at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, was organized by the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development, represented by the Sports Activity Section. A total of 20 departments took part in the championship, which was held on Tuesday at the Police College.
Colonel Mohammed bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General, said that the Open Fitness Challenge Championship is one of the most powerful athletic events, which focus on
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For winning the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s commitment to implementing excellent service standards and performance in the delivery of its technical services. He also highlighted the Abu Dhabi Police unrelenting attention and support to creative ideas related to the optimal use of technology services within their list of priorities to keep pace with the latest technologies so as to enhance the quality of services.
These remarks were made by Major General Badran during the ceremony hosted recently by the Directorate General for Finance and Services at Abu Dhabi Police to honor the Technical Team supervising the directorate’s website and winner of the Minister of Interior’s Excellence Award in the Commander General catego
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Compared to 2013
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, February 14th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
According to statistics published by the Abu Dhabi Police, the number of criminal cases handled by the Capital Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has dropped by 18% in 2014 compared with the 2013 figures; while cases of bounced checks handled by the directorate have been down by 20% last year compared to 2013.
Brigadier Maktoum Al Shareefi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate, attributed this drop in crime rates to the strict security measures enforced by the police, in addition to the positive effects of the continuous awareness drives, aimed at curbing social scourges, and to achieve a secure and stable society.
He reiterated the keenness of the police leadership to provide the best policing services to community members, and to continuously strive to enhance security staff members’ levels of efficiency and pe
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Southern Taiwanese city brings its fruits produce to Dubai for the first time
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government brings to Dubai the “Best of Kaohsiung”, a selection of premium fruits produce from the city located in Southern Taiwan. Making its debut in Dubai at the World’s Biggest Annual Food & Hospitality Show - Gulfood from 8th to 12th February 2015. An exclusive launch event is being hosted at Sheraton Deira Hotel, Dubai on 10th February 2015, to introduce Kaohsiung’s best quality produce to Dubai’s distributors and consumers.
To promote the “Best of Kaohsiung” the event is attended by Ms. Shyh-Fang Liu, the former deputy mayor of Kaohsiung, and currently the chief counselor of Kaohsiung City Hall and leading government officials including Mr. Fu-Chin Tsai, the Director General of the Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung City
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Accredited by the Open Geospatial Consortium
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Security Center at Abu Dhabi has achieved a new accomplishment for the Ministry of Interior (MoI) through the accreditation from the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) for the ministry’s model in structuring geospatial information for the purposes of law enforcement, public safety, and internal security. The OGC has accredited the ministry’s model as the leading global practice and the principal contributor for police and other public safety-related authorities for their development of smart applications, software, and institutional practices.
The practices utilized by the GIS facilitate the exchange of geographical information and all related metadata on both local and international levels. Representing necessary international requirements, the accreditation supports the efforts made to ide
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Caused 5 fatalities last year
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate warned against the dangers of motorbike accidents; pledging to further increase traffic awareness and control to ensure safety precautions and smooth traffic flow on roads.
Brigadier Khamis Ishaq, Deputy Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, indicated that motorbike accidents have resulted in five deaths and ten serious injuries in 81 traffic accidents that occurred in the emirate of Abu Dhabi last year. He revealed that 62% of those who cause accidents are young people, and that the majority of these accidents varied from run-over incidents, collision, and overturning.
Brigadier Ishaq added that the Ministry of Interior seeks to implement the vision of the UAE to become one of the best countries in the world in terms of safety and security. He also urged motorcyclist
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met today the French Interior Minister Bernard Kaznov. The meeting came on the sides of the visit of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, who is currently visiting France.
Sheikh Saif and his French counterpart discussed a number of topics of mutual interest, as well as the means to further promote the cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Maadhad Hareb Meghair Al Khyeli, the UAE’s Ambassador in Paris, and Khamis Al Muhairi, the Liaison Officer at the UAE’s embassy in Paris.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 15th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Law Respect Culture Bureau at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior organized an awareness lecture for mothers in the Al Shamekha area, in coordination with the Community Service Center of the Community Police Department at Abu Dhabi Police.
In her lecture, Milan Sharif, the legal researcher from the Law Respect Culture Bureau, explained the concept of law respect culture and its role in creating a social culture that emphasizes the importance and necessity of respecting the laws – which should be fostered throughout the years of a child’s upbringing. Such a culture can be cultivated by focusing on the role of the family, instilling moral values, and educating the children about the legal systems from a young age.
She said: “The educational process should elevate the concept of innate care to that of mental and
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