WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency back issues from May 2009:
Ending Iraq's cycle of violence: UAE newspaper.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 1, 2009 (WAM) -- A major UAE English daily today commented on the sudden deterioration of the security situation in Iraq as violent incidents have re-emerged in recent weeks to cast doubt on the progress of peace and stability in that war-weary country. Commenting ...
UAE Ambassador meets Argentine Senate member.
May 01, 2009 ... Buenos Aires, May 1, 2009 (WAM) -- UAE Ambassador to Argentina, Mohammed Isa Al-Qattam Al-Za'abi, has met here with Member of Foreign Relations Select Committee of the Argentine Senate, Emilio Alberto Rashid. They discussed ways to boost bilateral relations, sharing of ...
UAE to participate in GCC emergency meet on Swine Flu in Doha.
May 01, 2009 ... Dubai, May 1, 2009 (WAM) -- The UAE will participate in the emergency meeting of health ministers of member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to be held Saturday in the Qatari capital, Doha, to discuss the ways to effectively face the dangers of the Swine Flu, which is spreading ...
UAE calls for support to host IRENA headquarters.
May 01, 2009 ... Havana, May 1, 2009 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed hope that it would get the support of the members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to host in Abu Dhabi the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In a UAE address to the ministerial meeting of the ...
Tahnoun bin Mohammed opens Bawadi Mall Centre in Al Ain.
May 01, 2009 ... Al Ain, May 01st, 2009 (WAM)--Bawadi Mall, the largest shopping mall in Al Ain, was officially inaugurated by HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative for Eastern Region, in presence of Sheikhs, high ranking officials, private sector representatives, media and ...
Hanif receives Syrian Envoy.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Education Minister HE Hanif Hassan discussed yesterday with Syrian Ambassador to UAE Rustum Al Zoubi, ways of upgrading the educational cooperation between the two countries. Receiving the Syrian official at ...
Al Owais hails Islamic Arts revival.
May 01, 2009 ... Sharjah, May 01st, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Culture, Youth and Community Development Minister HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, has stressed the significance of holding various cultural sessions nationwide to revive the Islamic arts, among others, Arab calligraphy. He said in a ...
UAE sends new ambassador to Thailand.
May 01, 2009 ... Bangkok, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): UAE's new ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand Mohammed Ali Omran Al Shamisi has presented his credentials to Somsakdi Suriyanongse, Director-General of the Department of Protocol, at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...
CNIA rescues four men, one still missing.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): The coast guard of the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) has rescued four men after a tugboat overturned off the Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi. The tugboat, with five crewmembers on board was giving towage service to a cargo vessel ...
First World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for professionals kicks off in Abu Dhabi.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): Under the patronage of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the first World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for professionals kicked off today in Abu Dhabi. ...
Mohammed Bin Zayed meets US special envoy for the Gulf and Southwest Asia.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces met on Thursday, Special US envoy for the Gulf and Southwest Asia Dennis Ross. At a meeting held at the Emirates ...
Zayed Bin Hamdan visits Big Boys Toys show in Abu Dhabi.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured today the Big Boys Toys exhibition currently underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Sheikh Zayed went around various zones of the exhibition that focuses on the most ...
RCA mission to combat blindness arrives in Hargeysa.
May 01, 2009 ... Hargeysa, Somalia, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): A humanitarian delegation sent by the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) to Somalia to treat blindness and other eye diseases has arrived in the northwestern city of Hargeysa. The mission is part of RCA's initiatives to help the people of ...
President sends cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 May 2009 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan today sent a cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on the death of Sheikh Fahad bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Minister of Enterprises ...
Mohammed Bin Zayed meets US special envoy for the Gulf and Southwest Asia - Corrected rpt.
May 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 01st, 2009 (WAM): General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces met on Thursday, Special US envoy for the Gulf and Southwest Asia Dennis Ross. At a meeting held at the Emirates ...
Health Ministry ready to fight swine flu outbreak.
May 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 30 April 2009 (WAM) - The Health Ministry is fully prepared to counter any risk of swine flu outbreak, with precaution measures already in place. A technical committee ordered formed by Health Minister H.E. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami, held its first meeting here ...
Solid corporate results signal a turnaround: UAE newspaper.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 2, 2009 (WAM) -- A major UAE English daily today commented on what is seemingly a beginning of a turnaround in the UAE's economy following last week's release of results from key companies showing that businesses in the UAE are coping with the global economic downturn better ...
S. Korea reports first confirmed case of Type-A influenza.
May 02, 2009 ... SEOUL, May 2, 2009 (WAM) -- South Korea reported its first confirmed case of type-A influenza on May 2. The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said in a statement that a 51-year-old nun who has been quarantined for flu-like symptoms since April 28 after ...
Kenyan President receives Abdullah bin Zayed.
May 02, 2009 ... Nairobi, May. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki, received here today Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived earlier in Kenya as part of his tour of a number of African countries. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed to the Kenyan President ...
Ethiopian Prime Minister receives Abdullah bin Zayed.
May 02, 2009 ... Addis Ababa, May. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, received here today Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived earlier in Ethiopia as part of his tour of a number of African countries. The Ethiopian premier warmly welcomed ...
Abdullah bin Zayed meets AUC Chairman.
May 02, 2009 ... Addis Ababa, May. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met here today the Chairman of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, who warmly welcomed the UAE minister and led him to attend a meeting of African Union. The AUC Chairman briefed ...
Sharjah Ruler condoles Emir of Qatar.
May 02, 2009 ... Sharjah, May 2, 2009 (WAM) - Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, today sent a cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on the death of Sheikh Fahad bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Abdul Rahman Al Thani, ...
UAE dominates 1st World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 1, 2009 (WAM) -- UAE and Brazilian teams have dominated play in the first day of the 1st World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which kicked-off here Friday at the International Lawn Tennis Complex of the Zayed Sports City. Two hundred and twenty two ...
Umm Al-Qaiwain Ruler condoles Emir of Qatar.
May 02, 2009 ... Umm Al-Qaiwain, May 2, 2009 (WAM) - Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al-Qaiwain,H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, today sent a cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on the death of Sheikh Fahad bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Abdul Rahman Al Thani, ...
Healthcare professionals to get training on e-healthcare system.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) -- Around 500 medical professionals at the Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Ajman receive educational and training programmes on delivery of e-healthcare system for Wareed, the Federal initiative designed to revolutionize public healthcare sector delivery in the UAE. It ...
Ruler of Ajman mourns Sheikh Fahd bin Jassim.
May 02, 2009 ... Ajman, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, offered his condolences to HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on demise of Sheikh Fahd bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Minister of Business ...
DOMOTEX 2009 offers fitting platform for regional suppliers to capitalise on Kingdom's huge potential.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2nd May 2009 (WAM) -- DOMOTEX Middle East 2009, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that it is poised to help regional suppliers capitalise on over USD 48 billion in construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which ...
Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution calls for tightening punishment in the UAE national child case.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--The Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution filed an appeal memorandum in the case of nine year old UAE national girl, calling for tightening of the 10 year ruling against the defendants and raising it to 15 years. The Abu Dhabi Appeal Court is expected to look into ...
International Islamic Fiqh Academy concludes, issues resolutions.
May 02, 2009 ... Sharjah, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--The International Islamic Fiqh Academy's conference concluded last night in Sharjah. The 5-day long conference issued resolutions on the religious freedom and a number of issues. The International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) is an offshoot of the ...
Hamdan bin Zayed issues instructions on expansion of orphanage sponsorship.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority (RCA) HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued directives on broadening the orphanage sponsorship programme. He also ordered execution of local development projects, ...
RAK Ruler mourns Sheikh Fahd bin Jassim.
May 02, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--HH Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has sent a condolence cable to HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of Sheikh Fahd bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Abdul Rahman Al ...
Saif issues resolution on stay of properties owners.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2nd May 2009 (WAM) -- Owners of properties in the UAE can enter the country and stay up to six months as per entry permit ( a multi-trip entry visa) under a new resolution issued by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior. Under the new ...
Saif, Hamed and Khalid bin Zayed attends wedding.
May 02, 2009 ... Al Ain, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Interior Minister HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Chairman of the Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones and HH Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed, ...
RCA delegation to fight eye diseases in Hargeisa.
May 02, 2009 ... Hargeisa, Somalia, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--The UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) delegation commenced here today the diagnostic and free treatment services to the needy and remote villages. Many Somalis converged to Horgeisa Hospital when they heard about the arrival of the UAE RCA ...
Saif issues resolutions on stay of properties owners.
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2nd May 2009 (WAM) -- Owners of properties in the UAE can enter the country and stay up to six months as per entry permit ( a multi-trip entry visa) under a new resolution issued by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior. Under the new ...
GCC Health Ministers' emergency meeting adopts measures to combat Swine Flu.
May 02, 2009 ... Doha, May 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Member States and Yemen began their emergency meeting in Doha Saturday to discuss urgent preventive precautionary measures to fight Swine Flu. UAE Health Minister Humaid Al Qatami, who headed the UAE ...
MBMF holds collaboration talks with Japanese Consul General.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May, 2009 (WAM) - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation today announced His Excellency Adel Al Shared, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Foundation received Hiroyasu Kobayashi, Consul General of Japan in Dubai and discussed with him potential collaboration ...
Sharjah Ruler's gesture to theatre.
May 02, 2009 ... Sharjah, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has offered a financial grant of AED 873,000 in support to the local theatre season. The theatre season will see new plays staged in different cities ...
Dubai Knowledge Village to hold third edition of training open week.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May, 2009 (WAM) - Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), the region's premier destination for human resources management and a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it will organise the third edition of the DKV Training Open Week to assist local business leaders effectively ...
MFNCA highlights performance indicators.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council Affairs, chaired a meeting to discuss the performance indicators of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) for 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. The ...
Cass Business School's Inaugural Symposium Begins in Dubai.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - Cass Business School, London, is hosting its inaugural Dubai Symposium from May 2-6 which will give the School's EMBA students an opportunity to learn from leading business leaders about the challenges and benefits of doing business in the region. It also provides ...
Amadeus to showcase latest travel technology solutions at ATM 2009.(Company overview)
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May, 2009 (WAM) - Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it will have a major presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held from May 5 - 8, 2009. The four-day event will see ...
AHIC 2009 opens today.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - The fifth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) opens today (Saturday May 2 2009) under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman '&' CEO, Emirates Group. According to ...
Economy Minister meets with ASU officials.
May 02, 2009 ... Washington, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - Economy Minister H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has wrapped up a tour of the United States, paying a visit to Phoenix in Arizona State (ASU). During his visit, Al Mansouri met with the officials of the Global Institute for Sustainability of the ...
Symposium on documented methodologies.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - Ahmed Butti Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Director General of Dubai Customs opened Thursday 30 April 2009 a symposium on "Documented Methodologies ..... Are administrative burden or a corporate excellence", which ...
Majid bin Mohammed returns from Beirut.
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Foundation returned to the country this evening after opening plenary session of the 4th Annual Forum of Young Arab Leaders (YAL), which is being attended by over 400 young ...
Fujairah Ruler sends cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar.
May 02, 2009 ... Fujairah, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah today sent a cable of condolence to Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on the death of Sheikh Fahad bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Abdul ...
Al Khozama Management Company Exhibits at ATM 2009.
May 02, 2009 ... Riyadh, 2 May 2009 (WAM) - Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) will showcase world-class developments and is expected to make a number of landmark announcements at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition, which runs from May 5th - 8th in Dubai. AKMC will be ...
UAE Health Min.: UAE, Gulf countries free of swine flu.
May 02, 2009 ... DUBAI, Apr. 2nd, 2009: UAE Minister of Health and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Combating Swine Flu Humaid al-Qattami today stressed that the UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries are free of swine flu and that no cases of the infection have been reported in this region despite ...
GCC Dresses for Swine Flu.
May 03, 2009 ... Dubai, 3rd May 2009 (WAM) -- As if recession and terrorism were not enough, the swine flu has set in, creating global panic. The dreaded swine flu continues to spread along with fears of a pandemic, a UAE paper commented today. "While it travels from person to person all the way ...
Meeting the Country?s Water Demand through Desalination".
May 03, 2009 ... Dubai, 3rd May 2009 (WAM) - As a major growth center, one of the biggest challenges the UAE is facing is how to meet rising demands for water and energy. The fifth community lecture of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), which held recently, focused on current water issues at ...
Ajman Ruler meets departing Saudi envoy.
May 03, 2009 ... Ajman, 3rd May 2009 (WAM) -- H. H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman, received today Saudi Ambassador Abdullah bin Moammar, who called on the Ruler to bid farewell on the occasion of expiry of his tenure in the ...
UAQ Ruler receives Japanese Ambassador.
May 03, 2009 ... Umm al-Qaiwain, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Umm al-Qaiwain, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, received at his palace here the new Japanese Ambassador, Tatsuo Watanabe, who paid a courtesy call on him at the beginning of his tenure in the UAE. ...
Eritrean President receives Abdullah bin Zayed.
May 03, 2009 ... Asmara, May. 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Eritrean President, Isaias Afwerki, received here today Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived earlier in Eritrea as part of his tour of a number of African countries. President Afwerki warmly welcomed Sheikh ...
UAQ Ruler receives Belgian Ambassador.
May 03, 2009 ... Umm al-Qaiwain, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Umm al-Qaiwain, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, received at his palace here Belgian Ambassador, Anick Van Calster. Sheikh Saud warmly welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his mission ...
National Bonds announces major changes.
May 03, 2009 ... Dubai, May 3, 2009(WAM)--National Bonds Corporation, the UAE's innovative Shari'a compliant National Saving scheme has announced a major revamp to the draw format of its popular saving scheme by changing the draw from a monthly to a weekly format. This new structure is aimed to encourage ...
UAQ Ruler receives Ambassador of the Comoros.
May 03, 2009 ... Umm al-Qaiwain, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Umm al-Qaiwain, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, received at his palace here the new Ambassador of the Comoro Islands, Zubair Ahmed Sufyan Al-Ahdel. Sheikh Saud warmly welcomed the ambassador and ...
Abdullah bin Zayed receives two Eritrean officials.
May 03, 2009 ... Asmara, May 03rd, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed here with Eritrean Energy and Mining Minister Ahmed Al Hajj Ali and Eritrean Lands and Environment Minister Tesfai Selassie, ways of boosting the economic and trade cooperation between the ...
Mohammed bin Zayed attends final of 1st World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
May 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attended here Saturday evening the final of the 1st World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which kicked-off here Friday at the ...
Mansour bin Zayed issues a decision setting up Court of First Instance in Western Region.
May 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 03rd, 2009 (WAM)--The Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate will have the Court of First Instance, according to the decision issued by Presidential Affairs Minister and Chairman of Judiciary Department- Abu Dhabi HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The seat of ...
Abdullah bin Zayed receives note from his Algierian counterpart.
May 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 03th, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has received a message from Algierian Foreign Affairs Minister HE Mourad Medelci, on the bilateral relations and ways of boosting ...
Saif bin Zayed receives Egyptian Ambassador.
May 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Interior Minister, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received at his office here today, Egyptian Ambassador, Mohammed Sa'ad Obaid, who came to bid him farewell at the end of his tenure in the UAE. Sheikh Saif wished him success in ...
RAK Crown Prince receives Saudi Arabian Ambassador.
May 03, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Sqr Al-Qasimi, received at the Al-Dhait Palace here today Saudi Arabian Ambassador, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz bin Mamar, who came to bid him farewell at the end of his tenure in the UAE. ...
Sharjah Ruler receives Mohammed bin Nahyan bin Mubarak.
May 03, 2009 ... Sharjah, May 3, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, received here today at his office ...
Dubai Public Prosecution refers four people accused of human trafficking charges to court.
May 03, 2009 ... Dubai, May 03rd, 2009 (WAM)--The Dubai Public Prosecution has referred four Arab nationals to the Dubai Criminal Court in connection with human trafficking and concealment charges. Adviser Khalifa Dimas, lawyer and head of the technical office of the Public Prosecutor, said ...