Government | Monday 17 August, 2015 3:03 pm

Dubai Court ruling slaps fine on distributor of UKTV Abroad services in the UAE

The Dubai Court has imposed a fine of AED50,000 on a distributor of UKTV Abroad packages, an unlicensed and unauthorised IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service in the UAE, in a significant ruling that will support the fight against digital piracy.   Following a copyright...

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Government | Monday 17 August, 2015 2:23 am

Human Trafficking Cases Drop in 2014, Compared to Previous Three Years

According to Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of Human Rights Department and Head of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee at the Ministry of Interior, the number of reported human trafficking cases in the country has decreased over the past year when compared to the previous three years....

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Government | Monday 17 August, 2015 2:13 am

Saif bin Zayed Examines the Best Government Authority Award for Upgrading Services in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Lt. General Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reviewed the Best Government Authority Award for upgrading the services in Abu Dhabi, an award won by the Abu Dhabi Police for the second consecutive time.    A team from the Strategy...

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Government | Sunday 16 August, 2015 4:32 am

MoI Launches Online Service for UAE Visas for GCC residents

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Sector, recently launched an online service to allow GCC residents and their escort to get their UAE entry permits (visas) via the various ports across the country, through the “Fawri” portal on the...

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Government | Saturday 15 August, 2015 4:34 am

ADP Residency and Foreigners Affairs Organizes First Customer Service Forum for 2015 ‎

The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi organized the first Customer Service Forum for 2015 under the slogan “We Thrive by Ensuring Your Happiness” at the Emirates Institute for Citizenship, Residency and Ports. The Forum was attended by Colonel Yussef...

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Government | Friday 14 August, 2015 1:26 am

Abu Dhabi Police Award Lt. Colonel Al Afari Long Service Medal

The Police Schools Department at the Directorate General of Human Resources awarded late Muta’red Muhammad Al Afari with the Long Service Medal. The Medal recognizes his efforts and dedication in carrying out his duties during his tenure with the police force until he passed away in October...

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Government | Thursday 13 August, 2015 3:33 am

ADP Central Operations Officers Awarded New Ranks

Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ), recently decorated a number of officers with their new ranks as per the Ministerial Decree No. 396 of 2015.   Brigadier Al Harithi congratulated the newly...

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Government | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 4:16 pm

ADP Community Police Conclude Home Protection Campaign

The Department of Community Police at the Abu Dhabi Police have concluded the home protection campaign to protect homeowners from thefts during the summer months. The Department of Community Police launched the campaign last month as part of the annual outreach program that aims to provide a...

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Government | Wednesday 12 August, 2015 2:27 am

ADP Calls for Utilizing Europol Experience in Advancing GCC Police

During the 11th Knowledge Forum, the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (GHQ) emphasized the need to utilize the experiences of the EU’s law enforcement agency, Europol, in the application and development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Police. The forum was held at the Police...

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Government | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 12:46 pm

Ministry of Economy Appoints New Trade Attaché for UAE Embassy in India

The Ministry of Economy has announced the appointment of Ahmad Sultan Al-Falahi as the new Trade Attaché for the UAE Embassy in New Delhi, India. The appointment of Al-Falahi is in line with the leadership’s policy of supporting the UAE’s trade offices overseas and is jointly...

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