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Under the Patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, February 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the international Civil Defense and Modern Media Conference will kick off on Tuesday at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The conference is organized by the Directorate General of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior (MoI), on the sidelines of the World Civil Defense Day.

Major General Jassem Muhammad Al Marzouqui, Civil Defense General Commander-in-chief at the MoI, said that the conference will address the basic role of civil defense and civil protection organizations in handling catastrophes and their outcomes, and the importance of different types of media in spreading a culture of prevention among society members. “The conference is an opportunity to revitalize and renew educationa ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the 2016 Second Disabled Sports Festival at Zayed Sports City on Tuesday evening.

HH Sheikh Saif reviewed an exhibition of creative work made by a group of disabled people which was held on the sidelines of the festival. He expressed his admiration for the displayed items and creative handicrafts. He voiced his appreciation to those who have contributed to the success of these humanitarian activities, which are specialized in highlighting and acquainting the public with these precious individuals and helping them to integrate into society, in order to contribute to the journey of construction and giving.

Moreover, HH Sheikh Saif talked with a number of disabled people and their families attending the festival, which reflects his humanitarian gestures and support of these people. He ... Read more »

CHIBA, Japan - Monday, February 29th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SII Semiconductor Corporation, a subsidiary of Seiko Instruments Inc. that manufactures semiconductor products, announces the release of the S-19190 Series automotive EDLC (Electric double-layer capacitor) protection IC with cell-balancing and overcharge protection functions. Typical applications include EDLC modules and rechargeable battery modules.

The S-19190 Series protect EDLC cells by detecting overcharge conditions and through cell-balancing which levels the voltage in each individual EDLC cell. Conventional EDLC protection ICs are only able to control a fixed number of cells, whereas the S-19190 Series offers an industry first capability and flexibility to protect any number of cells the design calls for. This flexible design approach allows for optimal circuit configuration for a multitude of applications.

As the automotive industry continues to expand EV and FCV power offering ... Read more »

2015 James Beard Foundation Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef Erik Bruner-Yang and Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Benoit Chargy Win Second Annual Taste of Waldorf Astoria MCLEAN, Va. - Saturday, February 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Last night at the Waldorf Astoria New York, guests and a star-studded panel of judges gathered to select the next Taste of Waldorf Astoria from five dishes created in the kitchens of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, Waldorf Astoria Beijing, and The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The winning dish, Jing Roll, created by Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Benoit Chargy and JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef Erik Bruner-Yang at Waldorf Astoria Beijing, will be featured on menus at 25 Waldorf Astoria properties worldwide. The event marked the end of the second annual Taste of Waldorf Astoria competition where JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs partnered with Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs for week ... Read more »

In a bid to Counter Radiological and Nuclear Threats

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise commenced today, Tuesday in the capital Abu Dhabi under the title “The Falcon Exercise”. The exercise, held for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, is organized in cooperation with the European Union and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).

 

The three-day exercise aims to encourage international approaches in terms of detection and response to nuclear and other radiological threats; to enhance local, regional and international cooperation and coordination between relevant agencies; and to encourage the exchange of information between the different international organizations and partners.

 

Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, noted ... Read more »

Attendees from 204 Countries Convene in Barcelona to Shape the Future of Mobile

BARCELONA, Spain - Saturday, February 27th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Visitors to the 2016 edition of the Mobile World Congress surpassed the 100,000 mark for the first time in the event’s history, with nearly 101,000 attendees, the GSMA reported today, an increase of more than six per cent over last year. Additionally, nearly 4,000 people participated in the ESL Expo Barcelona, which took place the weekend prior to Mobile World Congress.

Visitors from 204 countries attended the mobile industry’s premier event at the Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc venues in Barcelona. The 2016 Mobile World Congress featured more than 2,200 exhibiting companies showcasing cutting-edge products and services across 110,000 net square metres of exhibition and hospitality space. More than 3,600 international media and industry analysts attended the event to report on the many sig ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, February 23rd 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offered his condolences today (Tuesday) to the family of the martyr Obaid Salem Saeed Al Badwawi. Al Badwawi is one of our courageous Armed Forces, who succumbed from injuries he sustained in Yemen while participating in the Arab coalition forces’ ‘Operation Restoring Hope.’ The operation is led by Saudi Arabia and seeks to support justice and legitimacy in Yemen.

During His Highness’ visit to the mourning tent in Masfoot, Ajman, HH Sheikh Saif expressed his deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the family of the martyr. He prayed to God Almighty to have mercy on the martyr’s soul, to grant him eternal peace in heaven amongst the saints and martyrs, and to provide his family with comfort and solace.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, February 28th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at the Abu Dhabi Police designated service centers for replacing old car plates with the new Abu Dhabi ID plate. The centers are located at the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department Headquarters, “Al Salamah” building in Abu Dhabi, Mussafah, Al Samha, Mahwi, “Al Qalaa,” and “Aman” building in Mussafah.

In Al Ain, centers will be located at Al Salamah building, Al Bateen, and Mazyad. In the Western Region (Al Gharbia), centers will be available in Madinat Zayed. The replacement will also be available through the Taresh service via the number 800827374.

Colonel Suhail Al Khaiaili, Chief of the Vehicles Licensing Section at the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department, called upon citizens and residents who wish to replace their car plates with the new Abu Dhabi ID plates to head to the service centers ... Read more »