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 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 ... Read more »

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 customer ... Read more »

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 ... Read more »

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 ... Read more »

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 Depu ... Read more »