UAE, 29 September 2011 – Standard Chartered employee Zakeeya Rafeea has been honoured by the Dubai Police for returning AED 150,000 that she found outside the Bank’s branch in Mankhool road.

Major Ghaleb Abdallah Mohamed Al Ghafli, Deputy Director, Al Rafaa police station visited Zakeeya at her office and presented a certificate of commendation in appreciation of her integrity and high-minded public spirit.

Zakeeya is the first individual to be recognised for public spiritedness in her own workplace by the Dubai Police. This is an initiative by the Dubai Police to reach out and recognise members of the community amongst their colleagues and managers.

Zakeeya, who has been with the Bank for seven years in its Mortgage Loans department, said: “It was a natural reaction for me to return something that didn’t belong to me. I am just happy to be able to turn around someone’s misfortune.”

Jonathan Morris, Chief Executive of Standard Chartered in the UAE, said: “Zakeeya displayed the values that we live by at the Bank. We are very proud of Zakeeya and would like to thank the authorities for recognising her integrity.”

Over AED 14 million worth of fake branded products seized in successful Dubai Police sting operation

June 08, 2011

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Brother International (Gulf) FZE, a leader in home and business IT peripherals that focuses on the ‘Customer-First’ approach, has praised Dubai Police and its Anti-Economic Crimes Unit for the excellent work they have rendered in the fight against the proliferation of counterfeit products in the UAE. The leading company lauded the UAE law enforcement agency’s recent success in conducting a sting operation that resulted in the seizure of more than AED 14 million worth of counterfeit products of Brother Consumables and other leading international brands. To date, the leading manufacturer has organized lectures and workshops showcasing actual samples of counterfeit and original products, which has helped the authorities in the fight against piracy.

According to reports, more than 7,000 pieces of fake Brother Toners and ink cartridges were recovered from a villa in the Al Tawar area. Following a tip-off, agents from the Dubai Police Anti-Economic Crimes unit conducted surveillance and investigated the area, which led to the arrest of an Asian man who also showed another area in Ajman where more counterfeit items were recovered. Joining the effort to fight product piracy, Brother Gulf has taken measures to combat the spread of counterfeit goods. The company has conducted its own studies, investigation and research on cheap knock-off versions of their products and have taken legal action where required.

According to Brother Senior Officials, the leading company is lauding the UAE government’s law enforcement agencies and their commitment to curb the proliferation of counterfeit items in the country. In particular, Brother has extended its congratulation to the Dubai Police Force and its Anti-Economic Crimes Unit on the success of their recent seizure of more than AED 14 million worth of fake branded items. In line with this, Brother has affirmed its full support to the country’s various law enforcement agencies and their implementation of programs, operations and campaigns to fight piracy and prevent these fake items from leaking out in the market.

Over the recent years, Brother has become a staunch supporter of the campaign against counterfeit branded items. The leading company has joined several raids and has also helped in destroying the seized items. According to Brother, the continued manufacture of fake goods can lead to the erosion of an established brand’s bottom-line performance. A 2010 report from the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition shows that the global trade in counterfeit goods is now worth USD 600 billion (AED 2.2 trillion) and accounts for as much as seven per cent of the world economy.

Brother has expressed concerns that the widespread piracy of leading branded products has caused companies to incur huge losses in the market. To help avoid this, the leading company is calling for the development and production of better and improved products combined with better ways of providing authenticity. Brother is also encouraging consumers to only patronize genuine and authentic products and to buy them only at reputable and official distributor stores and outlets. As a global leader, Brother aims to generate customers for life and keep them satisfied with the superior performance of its products. Counterfeit products compromise on their stringent quality standards and at the same time cheats consumers of high-quality solutions.

January 11, 2011 

Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading center of law studies and judicial training in Dubai, recently concluded the military judiciary training program, in cooperation with Dubai Public Prosecution and the Forensic Evidences and Criminology Directorate at Dubai Police. The program was based on a knowledge sharing methodology that covered theoretical programs, applied learning and practical training to enhance skills of personnel working in military judiciary, and thereby increasing their contribution to reinforcing legal and judicial excellence in Dubai.

The program featured practical training sessions at the headquarters of Dubai Public Prosecution and the Forensic Evidences and Criminology Directorate at Dubai Police, where each trainee was supervised by a public prosecutor from specialized public prosecution departments of Bur Dubai, Deira and Drug Public Prosecution Departments, to ensure that each trainee is informed about the basics of public prosecution and all details regarding the legal process, beginning with lodging of a complaint at the police station to passing a judgment at Dubai Courts. The training course featured visits to the public prosecutors’ offices at police stations to closely learn about the way of dealing with suspects at police stations and also to get trained on investigation methods.  

Dr. Judge Jamal Hussein Al Sumaiti, Director General of DJI, expressed his pleasure on the conclusion of the military judiciary training program in cooperation with Dubai Public Prosecution and Dubai Police. He said that this was in line with the Institute’s plans aimed at providing the legal and judicial community with qualified and trained cadres who are able to support the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, especially with regard to its focus on safety, security and justice. Al Sumaiti added: “We are very optimistic that these training programs can bridge the knowledge and professional gap among judicial trainees in line with the job market requirements. These courses will qualify them to actively execute their responsibilities and hold leading positions in both the judiciary and public prosecution as well as contribute towards the development of the legal and judicial sector, thus supporting Dubai’s growth plans and reinforcing its position on the world map.”
January 11, 2011 

Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading center of law studies and judicial training in Dubai, recently concluded the military judiciary training program, in cooperation with Dubai Public Prosecution and the Forensic Evidences and Criminology Directorate at Dubai Police. The program was based on a knowledge sharing methodology that covered theoretical programs, applied learning and practical training to enhance skills of personnel working in military judiciary, and thereby increasing their contribution to reinforcing legal and judicial excellence in Dubai.

The program featured practical training sessions at the headquarters of Dubai Public Prosecution and the Forensic Evidences and Criminology Directorate at Dubai Police, where each trainee was supervised by a public prosecutor from specialized public prosecution departments of Bur Dubai, Deira and Drug Public Prosecution Departments, to ensure that each trainee is informed about the basics of public prosecution and all details regarding the legal process, beginning with lodging of a complaint at the police station to passing a judgment at Dubai Courts. The training course featured visits to the public prosecutors’ offices at police stations to closely learn about the way of dealing with suspects at police stations and also to get trained on investigation methods.  

Dr. Judge Jamal Hussein Al Sumaiti, Director General of DJI, expressed his pleasure on the conclusion of the military judiciary training program in cooperation with Dubai Public Prosecution and Dubai Police. He said that this was in line with the Institute’s plans aimed at providing the legal and judicial community with qualified and trained cadres who are able to support the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, especially with regard to its focus on safety, security and justice. Al Sumaiti added: “We are very optimistic that these training programs can bridge the knowledge and professional gap among judicial trainees in line with the job market requirements. These courses will qualify them to actively execute their responsibilities and hold leading positions in both the judiciary and public prosecution as well as contribute towards the development of the legal and judicial sector, thus supporting Dubai’s growth plans and reinforcing its position on the world map.”

Dubai Police (Traffic Department) emerged victorious in the final of the 2nd Gulf Extrusions Ramadan Football Tournament, held recently at the Gulf Extrusions sports grounds in Jebel Ali. In the closely fought contest, Dubai Police beat Gulf Extrusions 7-4 to claim the trophy. Arabian Aluminium Co. LLC (part of Al Ghurair Construction Industries) came third in the tournament, which was organised as part of Gulf Extrusions’ activities to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Eight teams divided into two groups competed in the tournament, with each group playing in a round-robin format over a period of seven days, and the top two teams in each group advancing to the crossover knockout semi-finals.

Brig. Mohammed Al Marri, Dubai Police and Saif Al Mansoori, Emirates NBD with other officials announcing the bank's sponsorship of Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments final

Dubai, August 10, 2010: Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the Middle East, announced its sponsorship today for the forthcoming Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments, to be held from August 15 to Sept 5, 2010 at the Dubai Police Club. This is the 18th consecutive year that Emirates NBD will be sponsoring the Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments, which witness participation from police officers across the emirate.

“Dubai Police has established itself as one of the strongest pillars of the emirate’s social infrastructure with its continued dedication and commitment to strengthening security, safety and social service levels in the city,” said Saif Al Mansoori, Deputy Head, Group Marketing, Emirates NBD. “Emirates NBD appreciates their significant contribution towards ensuring the safety and security of the emirate’s residents, and is honoured to be associated with the annual tournaments organised by Dubai Police during the Holy Month of Ramadan.”

A friendly competition that takes place among members of the police force, the Dubai Police Ramadan Tournaments are held every year in concurrence with the Holy Month of Ramadan. This year, officers from different districts/sectors/areas across the emirate of Dubai will participate in various sports activities, including target shooting for high-ranking officials, snooker, bowling, squash, table tennis, tug-of-war, tennis, cross-country racing and tests of physical strength.

“The annual Ramadan Tournaments have become a much-awaited event throughout the entire police force in Dubai as they give a boost to the spirit of camaraderie and promote teamwork within the force, while creating opportunities for fun-filled activities,” said Brigadier Mohammed Al Marri, Deputy Director of Community Services, Dubai Police.

“Emirates NBD, which has consolidated its position as a leading bank across the Middle East, has supported this event continuously for the last 17 years. We are happy to welcome the bank once again as the event partner for this year and look forward to further strengthening this partnership in the future.”

Commander General of the Dubai Police His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim praised the achievements of Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) during his recent official visit and tour of the center.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment celebrated today the handing over of 4 villa keys in the Oud Al muteina Housing Project. The celebration was attended by a large number of officials representing various national organizations and bodies as well as all media outlets.

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