Gulf National Arrested in Possession of 35K Narcotic Pills and 6kg Hashish in Ras Al Khaimah

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, June 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A joint team from the Ras Al Khaimah Police and Um Al Quwain Police arrested a Gulf national in possession of 35,000 narcotic pills and 6 kilograms of hashish that he had smuggled via the Ras Al Darah border post in Ras Al Khaimah.

In a statement from the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the Anti-Narcotics Department at the Ras Al Khaimah Police had received a confirmed tip-off about a Gulf national who had managed to smuggle drugs into the UAE via the Ras Al Darah border post. The suspect was planning to sell and deliver the drugs to two other Arabs residing in the UAE.

In coordination with the customs officers at the Al Darah border post, the police searched the vehicle as if naturally facilitating transit procedures in order to avoid arousing the suspicion of the suspect. It appeared that in an attempt to clear himself of any suspicion, the suspect had brought his wife and children with him. Upon the suspect’s allowed entry into the UAE, the research, investigation, and follow-up team of the Ras Al Khaimah Police monitored and pursued the suspect until he reached Um Al Quwain. There, the team coordinated with the Anti-Narcotics Department at Um Al Quwain Police to conduct an ambush and apprehend the suspect.

Upon searching the vehicle, the police found 35,000 narcotic pills and 6kg of hashish that the suspect had hidden in secret pockets and compartments. The police additionally set up an ambush for the remaining two individuals who planned to buy the drugs from the Gulf national, and arrested the two Arab nationals in Um Al Quwain.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

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ZTE and Uros Launch Goodspeed 4G Mobile Hotspot MF900, Offers Affordable Connectivity for Global Travelers

AMSTERDAM - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, a leading global mobile device maker, announced today at the LTE World Summit 2015 the launch of a new 4G mobile hotspot in partnership with Uros. The ZTE Goodspeed 4G mobile hotspot MF900 is manufactured under a technology license from Uros and will offer Goodspeed mobile internet service for affordable international data roaming.

“We are excited to join forces with Uros to unveil this brand new roaming solution, which we believe busy international travelers will find incredibly handy,” said Adam Zeng, CEO of ZTE Mobile Devices. “The manufacturing of the Goodspeed MF900 is already underway and we expect to see strong shipments for this product.”

“Developing an innovative product like this with ZTE has been swift, and the end result is of the highest quality,” said Tommi Uhari, CEO of Uros. “We believe that the performance, battery life and the overall ease of use of this new Goodspeed mobile hotspot will be recognized by our customers. We have once again succeeded in making global data roaming a bit more easier for the whole world.”

ZTE MF900 specs

OS Compliance
               

Win 8, Win 7, Win XP, Vista, Mac OS

Bands
               

    LTE:
    FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8
    TDD: B41
    UMTS: 2100/1900/900/850 MHz
    EDGE quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Chipsets & Wi-Fi
               

    MDM9225
    Wi-Fi chipset: AR6004
    802.11b/g/n, 2.4/5.8GHz
    14 Wi-Fi connections + 1 USB connection
    Receive diversity, Wi-Fi MIMO

Size
               

123*62*13.9mm

Weight
               

125g

Battery
               

3200 mAh

    Working time: 12 hours
    Charging time: 3 hours

Speeds
               

    LTE-FDD: DL/UL 150/50Mbps (Category4)
    LTE-TDD:DL/UL 117/9Mbps (Category4)
    DC-HSPA+: DL/UL 42/5.76Mbps

The Goodspeed MF900 saves business travelers from racking up costly roaming fees with Goodspeed’s affordable international data roaming service. The device is the world’s first commercially available 4G hotspot that accommodates up to 10 SIM cards at once, and it provides private connectivity for up to 14 Wi-Fi connections and one USB connection simultaneously. The Goodspeed MF900 supports all mainstream global 4G frequencies (LTE FDD & LTE TDD), allowing end-users to connect to 4G networks whenever, wherever. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Gobi MDM9225 modem chipset, which offers downlink data rates of up to 150Mbps and uplink rates of up to 50Mbps.

The Goodspeed MF900’s powerful 3200mAh battery lasts up to 12 hours on one charge, or seven days on standby mode, and can be fully charged in three hours. Despite its sizable battery, the Goodspeed MF900 weighs just 125 grams, making it the perfect lightweight hotspot option for those often on the road.

In terms of software, the Goodspeed MF900 comes with software-based encryption, giving security-conscious business users added peace of mind. Also, the device features a data monitoring and management function, allowing end-users to effectively manage their data on-the-go.

The ZTE Goodspeed 4G mobile hotspot MF900 will be available for purchase in July from Goodspeed direct sales channels, including Business Sales and official Goodspeed distributors, before general availability from goodspeed.io.

ZTE has been partnering with carriers across the globe since 2013 to deliver mobile devices for international roaming. Currently, ZTE offers two mobile hotspot products that support 3G and 4G roaming respectively. These products are used widely by business users worldwide and have been made available through partnerships with carriers such as Verizon, DoCoMo and Vodafone.

By year end 2014, ZTE had sold approximately 200 million mobile broadband products globally.

About ZTE Mobile Device

ZTE Mobile Device is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.

ZTE is one of the global leaders in the mobile handset manufacturing industry in the world, offering a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.

ZTE has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. Additionally, ZTE ranked No.1 in PCT patent applications according to the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in 2011 and 2012. For more information, please visit: www.ztedevice.com

About Uros

Uros Ltd is the provider of Goodspeed, an innovative mobile Wi-Fi hotspot solution that delivers high speed, low-cost, international mobile internet access. The company is headquartered in Oulu, Finland and made up of a seasoned and experienced team of mobile professionals. Since the launch of Goodspeed in the autumn of 2012, Uros has rapidly expanded the service to cover Europe, U.S., Canada, Latin America, Russia, Asia, Australia and China with plans to expand the coverage even further. For more information on Uros visit uros.com, and on Goodspeed at goodspeed.io.

Contacts

ZTE Corporation

Eva Chen, +86 21 68897511

chen.zhengying@zte.com.cn



Waggener Edstrom Communications

Laura Liu, +86 10 59001242

laural@waggeneredstrom.com







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Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department Conducts Successful Mock Evacuation Drill

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department at the Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi carried out a successful mock fire drill to extinguish a fire that broke out at its building. During the drill, which was conducted in cooperation with Al Ain Civil Defense Department, rescue teams managed to evacuate staff members and customers and put out the fire within minutes.

As per the drill’s scenario, the Al Ain Civil Defense Department received a tip-off on the outbreak of the ‘fire’ at 10:00 am. As soon as the alarm sounded, safety officials evacuated the building and escorted employees and customers to muster points pending the arrival of civil defense and rescue and ambulance teams. The evacuation plan was conducted according to the scenario after notifying the relevant police authorities and Civil Defense, which immediately rushed to the site and handled the incident efficiently and professionally in record time. Lights were off and the alarm on at the building the entire time, as would be the case when a fire breaks.

Colonel Khalifa Matar Balquba' Al Humairi, Director of the Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Al Ain, explained that the drill falls in line with the Ministry of Interior’s policy related to the environment, health and occupational safety system, to ensure readiness in cases of emergency. In conclusion, he said: “The department prepared for the drill and coordinators from the various sections and administrative units were trained and given an overview of all emergency exits, and how to make sure they are kept free from obstruction at all times. They were provided with their respective assignments and given distinctive jackets to be recognized by anyone who may need help.”

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com









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Guillaume Jesel Named Senior Vice President/Global General Manager of TOM FORD BEAUTY

NEW YORK - Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced this week that Guillaume Jesel has been named to the position of Senior Vice President/Global General Manager, TOM FORD BEAUTY. In this role, he leads the global beauty brand, working directly with Tom Ford, President and CEO of TOM FORD INTERNATIONAL and reporting to John Demsey, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies.

“Guillaume is incredible,” said Tom Ford. “A great talent, a brilliant business man, and a wonderful leader. I could not be more pleased to have him as TOM FORD BEAUTY’s Global General Manager. Through his tenure at The Estée Lauder Companies and his career, he has gained a profound understanding of the global beauty industry. His experience is invaluable as we launch in China and continue to build our beauty business internationally.”

“Guillaume has already had a major impact on the brand, and we are confident that his leadership skills and his experience in the world of cosmetics will help this brand grow into a major powerhouse,” says John Demsey.

Guillaume has been with The Estée Lauder Companies for 14 years, serving in a number of senior roles, including Vice President, Global Makeup Marketing for the Estée Lauder brand, and Senior Vice President of Global and North America Marketing, M·A·C Cosmetics. While at M·A·C, Guillaume played an integral role in shaping the brand strategy with the leadership team. His extensive experience includes the deployment of M·A·C’s more than 50 launches annually and overseeing Product and Consumer Marketing. He also helped lead the brand’s groundbreaking fashion and pop culture collaborations, establish the brand as a leader in social media, and contributed to the success of its breakthrough Viva Glam campaigns in support of the M·A·C AIDS Fund. Prior to joining the company, he served in marketing capacities of increasing responsibility at the Lancôme division of L’Oréal.

About TOM FORD BEAUTY

Founded in 2005, TOM FORD BEAUTY is sold in more than 61 countries and includes connoisseur fragrances such as Tom Ford Black Orchid, Tom Ford Noir and the Tom Ford Private Blend Collection. In 2012, TOM FORD BEAUTY entered the color category with a complete range of Color and Skin Treatments designed to achieve sensuous color on the perfect foundation: flawless features and radiant skin. Today the brand continues to redefine luxury and taste for global prestige beauty.    

Contacts

Tom Ford Beauty

Media Relations

Katherine Holmes, 212-572-5438

kaholmes@tomfordbeauty.com









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Andersen Global Establishes Presence in Guatemala

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global is proud to announce a new presence in Guatemala through the addition of Trust Consulting in Guatemala City. Trust Consulting is the second member firm to adopt the Andersen Tax name and to join Andersen Global in Latin America in 2015.

“The addition of a location in Guatemala complements the additions we are making throughout Latin America,” said Mark Vorsatz, CEO of Andersen Tax. “Mario’s team at Trust Consulting will integrate seamlessly leading to further growth in the region.”

Joining Andersen Global in Guatemala City will be a team of more than 35 highly skilled professionals and three Partners: Mario Salazar, Carlos Cosajay and Cesar Castellanos. Trust Consulting provides expertise in tax consulting, tax planning, tax litigation, due diligence, VAT and many other services for both individual and commercial clients throughout Guatemala and Latin America.

“Working with Andersen Global is a great opportunity for us to better serve our clients,” expressed Mario Salazar, Office Managing Partner in Guatemala. “Fourteen years at Arthur Andersen instilled some very important values that have remained strong in our culture at Trust Consulting. I am glad to be working with an organization that shares and emphasizes those same values.”

With the addition of a location in Guatemala City, Andersen Global now has 38 international locations with over 1100 professionals worldwide. Andersen Global was founded by Andersen Tax in the United States in 2013. Andersen Tax was previously known as WTAS before changing its name in September, 2014 after acquiring the rights to the Andersen name.

Contacts

Andersen Tax

Shereen A. Terrero, 213-593-2307

shereen.terrero@AndersenTax.com









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Chedid Re registered as a broker at Lloyd’s

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, June 24th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Chedid Europe Reinsurance Brokerage Limited (trading as Chedid Re) announced its registration as a Lloyd’s broker. This announcement comes as a natural extension for the longstanding successful cooperation that started in April 1999 between Chedid Re in Cyprus and Lloyd’s, a time during which Chedid Re was operating as a Lloyd’s cover holder.

Chedid Re’s registration as a Lloyd’s broker comes to prove that the company is a trusted international partner and a major regional player in the reinsurance industry with a sustained expansion that results in a full international exposure.

“I am pleased that Chedid Re has become a new registered broker at Lloyd’s. The goal of Lloyd’s Vision 2025 strategy is to become the global centre for specialist insurance and reinsurance, and we look forward to working with Chedid Re in achieving this.” said Lloyd’s Head of Broker Relations Umron Ahmed.

"We congratulate Chedid Re for becoming a new registered broker at Lloyd's and we would like to wish them success in all their future activities”, said Victoria Natar, superintendent of insurance in Cyprus.

Reacting to the above comments, Farid Chedid, Chairman & CEO of Chedid Re thanked his partners and stated that “Chedid Re’s business activity and goals fit perfectly within Lloyd’s growth strategy, and our registration into the Lloyd’s market as a broker shows that we and Lloyd’s are aligned and it’s testament to the track record of a company that started in Cyprus 17 years ago”, before adding: “I seek this opportunity to renew our commitment to our partners to always operate through the values of trust, transparency and productivity they have always been used to see in dealing with Chedid Re”.

-Ends-

About Chedid Re:

Chedid  Re  is  a  multi-awarded  regional  leader  in  the  Reinsurance  brokerage  industry  that  achieved  a successful  track  record  as  an  approved  Lloyd's  cover-holder  and  is  authorized  by  certain  Lloyd's syndicates as well as by leading global reinsurers to underwrite risks and enter into contracts on their behalf. Chedid Re’s team delivers comprehensive reinsurance solutions to insurance companies in the Middle East, Africa and Europe through its offices in Beirut, Dubai, Limassol and Riyadh.

Contacts

Eyad Zeidan

Senior PR Account Manager

Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications

Tel:  00971 4 4562888

Email: media@orientplanet.com

            eyad@orientplanet.com

Website: www.orientplanet.com



 

MoI Inspector General Reviews IAA’s Efforts in Observing Global Standards

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, June 19th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, met in his office at the Ministry with Abdulqader Obaid Ali, President of the UAE Internal Audit Association (IAA).

During the meeting, Major General Al Raisi reviewed the association’s role in increasing institutions staff members’ awareness about the importance of internal auditing inside the country and abroad, in accordance with international standards. He also received from the UAE Internal Audit Association’s President a copy of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification guide, which was translated to Arabic; in addition to a copy of the Sawyers Guide for Internal Auditors and the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework.

It is worth mentioning that the UAE Internal Audit Association (IAA) was first set up as a non-profit organization in the UAE then obtained a ministerial decree in 2008 from the Ministry of Social Affairs. It now boasts a membership upwards of 2,600 and has become one of the fastest growing associations.

The association endeavors to increase awareness and promote the profession of internal auditing throughout the UAE and the region. It has also translated several references for the profession to Arabic, including:  the Sawyers Guide for Internal Auditors and the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework.  The association also seeks to improve the skills of internal auditors and ensure their compliance with global standards and has made great strides in Arabization of books related to internal auditing.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

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