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    UAE has established an air bridge of humanitarian assistance to transport relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by torrential rains and floods in Pakistan. This assistance includes tonnes of food and health packages, various shelter materials, as well as urgent relief materials, delivered to provide urgent necessities to the affected population, especially vulnerable groups of women and children. UAE’s firm commitment to support Pakistan in difficult times, and readiness to provide every possible assistance.

  On Monday the country was under water, creating a “crisis of unimaginable proportions. UAE’s Ministry of Defense has started operating an air bridge to transport humanitarian aid to Pakistan The relief aid includes shelter materials and food and medicine parcels for those affected by unprecedented torrential rains and floods in the Asian country. Tens of millions of people across swathes of Pakistan are battling the worst monsoon floods in a decade. The move comes after the UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan issued a directive to provide various forms of support to the people of Pakistan

    Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the UAE has begun operating an air bridge to Khartoum to transport large quantities of relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan. The first aircraft has left the country, carrying 30 tonnes of various shelter materials, and will be followed by three additional planes. The planes will be received by the ERC delegation, which has already set base in Sudan to provide victims with support and assistance, and supervise the relief programme that has been underway for several days. The relief supplies include around 10,000 tents, 28,000 food and medical aid parcels, 120 tonnes of various shelter materials, as well as urgent relief materials, which will help improve the living conditions of the affec...

  Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) says it is improving safety and security on school buses before the new academic year starts next week. Bus drivers must carry out daily maintenance checks on the vehicles, obey speed limits and ensure they keep to the designated routes as part of the two new initiatives. Drivers who fail to heed the stop signs on school buses will incur a fine of Dh1,000 and receive ten penalty points on their licences. They must stop at a distance of no less than five metres from the bus when the stop sign is activated.

  After torrential rains caused  floods  in  Sudan ’s River Nile state which killed at least 52, people are left to sift through the wreckage of the thousands of homes the  floods  destroyed. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of AED 25 million of urgent humanitarian aid to those affected and displaced due to torrential rains and floods in Sudan, to help alleviate their suffering and improve their living conditions. The directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed to provide such assistance are an expression of the solidarity of the UAE and its people with the Sudanese people in such dire circumstances. The relief aid also aims to support Sudan’s efforts and capabilities in containing the fallout of the torrential rains that flooded vast areas across the country. This gesture testifies to the deep-rooted relations that the two countries share, and aligns with the UAE’s policy and its humanitarian missi...

    Egyptian Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has donated three million Egyptian pounds ($156,664) to help rebuild a church in Giza where a fire on Sunday killed 41 people and left several others injured. Social media channels in Egypt were full of messages of gratitude to the footballer beloved by millions. The donation was confirmed by prominent Egyptian sports reporter Ibrahim Abdel Gawad, who joined many others in thanking Salah in a Facebook post. These included renowned cardiologist Dr Gamal Shaban, whose post, which was shared by thousands, included a part addressed to business mogul Naguib Sawiris.

  The directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed to provide such assistance are an expression of the solidarity of the UAE and its people with the Sudanese people in such dire circumstances. The relief aid also aims to support Sudan’s efforts and capabilities in containing the fallout of the torrential rains that flooded vast areas across the country. This gesture testifies to the deep-rooted relations that the two countries share, and aligns with the UAE’s policy and its humanitarian mission to offer a helping hand to underprivileged communities around the world, through relief and humanitarian programmes and projects, which help alleviate their suffering and drive their development efforts.

    I found this interesting article today as the Emirates will etch its name in history books many times next year if its space missions go as planned. Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will take on the Arab world’s first long-duration mission, while the Rashid rover could become the first Arab spacecraft to reach the Moon. The impending missions follow a string of achievements by the UAE, including reaching Mars with its Hope probe in 2021 and launching Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati astronaut, into space in 2019. But a number of advanced missions are lined up to take place in the same year for the first time, all being carried out by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). looks at the UAE space missions planned for 2023 . 1.Rashid rover to reach lunar surface 2.Emirati astronaut heading for International Space Station 3.MBZ-Sat  4.Payload Hosting Initiative satellite

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of AED 25 million of urgent humanitarian aid to those affected and displaced due to torrential rains and floods in Sudan, to help alleviate their suffering and improve their living conditions. The directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed to provide such assistance are an expression of the solidarity of the UAE and its people with the Sudanese people in such dire circumstances. The relief aid also aims to support Sudan’s efforts and capabilities in containing the fallout of the torrential rains that flooded vast areas across the country. This gesture testifies to the deep-rooted relations that the two countries share, and aligns with the UAE’s policy and its humanitarian mission to offer a helping hand to underprivileged communities around the world, through relief and humanitarian programmes and projects, which help alleviate their suffering and drive their development efforts

  I wanted to share  this great  news that  I found today  The World Humanitarian Day is defined as one of the international days celebrated in August of each year to recall humanitarian workers, the unprecedented obstacles and challenges they counter while performing their relief tasks, and their tireless and continuous attempts to reach people around the world, providing them with assistance during humanitarian crises such as floods, earthquakes, wars, conflicts and epidemic outbreak. One   Community   Hand   by   Hand ’ initiative distributes juice, water to workers in UAE on the day of #WorldHumanitarianDay The “One Community Hand by Hand” is a joint initiative between Zayed Higher Organisation and Al Wahda Club Academy, which distributes juice and water to workers. Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination confirmed that the celebration on Aug.19 of each year of “World Humanitarian Day,” which bears the slogan “One Hand ...

  As we celebrate the  World Humanitarian Day, UAE  continues its inspiring journey of giving & serving humanity everywhere. Amid the challenges imposed by the pandemic, the UAE has extended its help & stood out as one of the leading countries to support humanitarian As UAE was praised by many for its Humanitarian efforts Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was recognized with the Man of Humanity award by a Vatican foundation in a ceremony at Emirates Palace The audience was told of Sheikh Mohamed’s many humanitarian efforts around the world, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    I wanted to share this amazing news that I found today as UAE Ministry of Finance has successfully closed its offering of a U.S. dollar-denominated dual-tranche sovereign bond package, which is comprised of medium and long-term tranches: a 10-year tranche and a 30-year Formosa tranche — with a total value of USD 3 billion, which saw orders in excess of USD 15 billion and the size doubled from initial target of USD 1.5 billion His Excellency Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs pointed out that the successful subscription of the second sovereign bonds is a testament to the confidence of investors in the strong credit and stability of the UAE economy.  H.E. Al Hussaini said: “The initial target was a benchmark size of USD 1.5 billion, with global book orders peaking at c. USD 15 billion on an intraday transaction, representing a c. 5x oversubscription; the issuance was upsized to USD 3 billion. Pricing was tightened by 25bps from the ini...

  O pening of  “Bustanak” farm is the largest vertical farm based on hydroponics in the world   His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, stressed that adopting advanced agricultural technologies and employing the latest smart technology in launching agricultural projects reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, May God protect him, to achieve food security and self-sufficiency in our food needs, achieve the sustainability of our resources, double production and support comprehensive economic diversification based on knowledge.  Bostanak” farm relies on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced applications, and is managed by an integrated team of highly qualified specialists, including agricultural experts, engineers, horticulturalists, and botanists. The ...

  Have you heard that Syrian   refugees in Lebanon can start   to return home   with support from the authorities, says a Syrian Cabinet minister. Lebanon, which has been experiencing its worst economic crisis since the civil war, hosts a million Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict since 2011. Calls for them to return home have increased during three years of financial crisis in Lebanon. The downturn has left three quarters of Lebanese people in poverty. “The doors are open for the return of Syrian refugees,” state news agency, Sana, quoted Syrian Minister of Local Administration Hussein Makhlouf as saying during a meeting with Lebanon's caretaker minister of the displaced in Damascus.

  I wanted to share this beautiful news about Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, has called on schools and universities across the country to step up efforts to promote national identity and culture and the  Arabic language . Sheikh Abdullah, chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, spoke of the need to integrate core Emirati values into curriculums and teaching methods from early years through to higher education studies. The senior minister set out his vision during a virtual meeting of the  Education  and Human Resources Council.

  An amazing article that I wanted to share today  how  Dental Clinic at Al Mushrif Children’s Specialty Centre, part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), has successfully treated multiple teeth decays in a three-year-old child under nitrous oxide. Several dental clinics had informed Sultan Omar Kithiri’s parents that he would need general anaesthesia to ensure he remained cooperative during the procedure, an option that most parents are concerned about.

  I wanted to share  How Sheikh Mohammed   bin Rashid has hailed the   nation's youths , calling them its “hope and treasure” and urging them to take the future into their hands. The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai said investment in the talent of the next generation remained the UAE's greatest success. In the video shared on social media, which highlights some of the Emirate's brightest and best young citizens, Sheikh Mohammed remarks that he too was “young once”. He said his own dreams were fulfilled and that “after hardships, good days followed”. The inspiring message was published before International Youth Day on Friday.

  Did you know that a new fish market has opened in Abu Dhabi's historic port area at Mina Zayed, which is undergoing major redevelopment. The new fish market, located next to the original one, features eight restaurants and 44 fish cleaning stations and commercial spaces. In addition to a supermarket, there are 104 fresh fish stalls, eight dry fish stalls, four fruit and vegetable stalls and three commercial kiosks. The redevelopment of Mina Zayed is being undertaken by Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Modon Properties.

A n Inspirational stories that  I wanted to share today is How a   vertical farm   being run by Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) in the Dubai desert could play a vital role in tackling   food security   issues in the region, a senior figure said on Tuesday. The 330,000-square-foot farm near Al Maktoum International Airport is a joint venture between EKFC and Crop One, a firm specialising in technology-driven indoor vertical farming. It is estimated the vertical farm is able to produce more than one million kilograms of leafy greens each year, or more than three tonnes per day .