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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Security Media Department extends its warmest greetings and thanks for your unrelenting cooperation. We highly value your partnership aimed at boosting security and safety system in the UAE.

In line with our ongoing effort to shed the light on the positive and negative behaviors that are captured by the Security Media patrols’ cameras, we will keep providing you with a reality photo and caption that reflect the various behaviors and incidents taking place in society; in order to promote security awareness and improve the sense of security and community responsibility. We hope that you would kindly dedicate the appropriate space to these photos and captions.

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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 »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, December 27th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police College honored a number of its distinguished students in academic, behavioral, and leadership fields. This step falls within the College’s strategy that aims to adopt and encourage creative staff. Brigadier Waleed Salim Al Shamesi, Director General of the Police College in Abu Dhabi awarded 53 students and a number of personnel and civilians with certificates and commemorative gifts.

Brigadier Al Shamesi asserted that the College is committed to continue working on implementing all standards required under the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program. The College is also keen to continuously respond to the police leadership vision to realize the MoI strategy and implementing it. This is realized via educating and training qualified staff capable of translating the plans and policies to a better future.

“We are delighted to honor our sons and daughters who re ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The fourth GCC Inmates Week concluded its activities. Held under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the week’s activities program was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Department of Tourism and Development.

Held under the slogan “Together to Achieve Reform”, the event included a diverse number of activities and awareness programs across all of the participating Emirates, with delegations from various correctional and punitive establishments from GCC countries in attendance.

Brigadier Hamad Khamis Al Dhaheri, Deputy Head of the Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department at the Ministry of Interior, praised the efforts exerted to ensure the success of the fourth GCC Inmates Week. He also noted that the week’s program included a ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Police Sports Association honored the President and members of the UAE Police National Shooting team, in recognition of their efforts for ranking forth globally in the International Police Pistol Shooting Championship. It is noteworthy that this Championship was organized by the International Police Sports Union (USIP) in Budapest last May.

Brigadier Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Police Sports Association said that this accolade is in response to the directives of the police leadership. “This gesture falls also in line with the Ministry of Interior’s strategy to honor top achievers, so as to encourage them to accomplish greater achievements at various levels,” he added. Moreover, Al Dhaheri stressed the keenness of the Police Sports Association to meet all the requirements of the police national teams and support them to achieve further milesto ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, December 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directorate General of Central Operations of Abu Dhabi Police announced that it has intensified traffic monitoring on the emirate’s roads during the New Year celebrations in order to provide traffic safety; prevent disturbances and noise; and reduce any uncivilized behaviors that are contrary to the law.

Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said: “the directorate will deal firmly with motorists driving at dangerous speeds on roads at any time, because this violation poses a serious threat to other road users.” He also warned against driving with no respect to the law and stressed that the police will show no leniency in enforcing penalties on offenders.     

Moreover, he called upon road users to abide by the speed limits during the New Year c ... Read more »