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  “India supports the UAE ’s proposal to include the element of digitisation in the next Strategic Plan of the IMO as a part of the digitisation initiative since it will help in resolving the regulatory bottlenecks faced in the maritime industry. Time-bound action plans for digitisation should be part of the IMO strategic directions,”   Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan said  India appreciates the proposal of the UAE on a capacity-building decade strategy, including the concept of no one should be left behind,” according to the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. “India considers this aspect as crucial for the effective usage of financial and technical resources available with the IMO through its Technical Cooperation Committee’s work to assist developing states.” Both the UAE and India are maritime nations and seafaring plays a crucial role in both their economies. Therefore, India believes that “cooperation between all relevant stakeholders, from shipping, ports an...

  New Year's Eve   will be marked in spectacular style across the country with a host of dazzling firework displays, star-studded concerts and other live events planned. Dubai' s Burj Khalifa will be at the heart of the action, with a cutting-edge laser light and fireworks show set to enthrall onlookers. The world's tallest building is shooting for a place in the record books for the largest laser display on the planet. The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba will try to break its own Guinness World Records for the longest firework display, at a staggering 40-minutes. The National Centre of Meteorology predicts light rainfall and cloudy skies in some areas on Saturday. The weather is expected to clear up later in the evening and is unlikely to dampen the enthusiasm of the public. This year's festivities will as ever be filled with hope and optimism. But there will be extra reason to rejoice during celebrations free of Covid-19 restrictions, which have marked recent New Y...

  According to the AMF's Joint Arab Economic Report, the UAE 's manufacturing industry exports account for 43.9 percent of overall Arab exports of manufacture, owing to strong growth in the field of re-exports. Manufacturing industry exports in Arab countries totaled $325 billion in 2021, up from $244 billion in 2020, a 33.2 percent increase due to unwinding of COVID-19 restrictions. The report added that Saudi Arabia comes second to the UAE with approximately $69 billion and a 21.2% stake, followed by Morocco with $19.9 billion and a 6.1% share, while Egypt had a 6.1% share, Tunisia 4%, Bahrain 2.2%, Jordan 2.1%, Kuwait 2%, and Algeria 1.1%. Lebanon has 0.8%, Libya has 0.5%, Palestine has 0.5%, Djibouti has 0.5%, and Iraq has 0.1%.

  This 12-minute documentary broadcast in 13 languages showcases the historical and cultural aspects of the sport of camel racing in the UAE, as well as the connection between camels and Emirati culture and how it shaped the national identity. The documentary also addresses the UAE 's pioneer international stature in organising camel races, becoming the world’s camel racing capital. The traditional sport was supported by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the country's leadership has followed his legacy. The documentary also highlights the UAE’s model that prioritises camel, as the country has achieved progress in all areas related to camel breeding, in light of the current developments in veterinary medicine that have made complex operations possible despite their large sizes. The documentary also sheds light on the secrets of camel racing in the desert, revealing the secrets of camel genetics that explain their levels of performance, along with the significant pr...

  Over 60 percent of the total power demand was delivered from renewable and clean energy sources.  thman Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said that this achievement is a true testament to EWEC’s strategic initiatives that prioritise carbon-free technologies in support of the UAE ’s sustainable and economic objectives. “We are proud to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy transition by growing and diversifying our world-leading utility-scale renewable energy projects. This significant milestone demonstrates the country’s wise leadership in tackling climate change through actionable plans to achieve the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, ensuring the prosperity and sustainability of our country for generations to come,” he added.

    As Abu Dhabi Finance Week showcased the ambitions of the capital city of the United Arab Emirates to become a global business hub.  Abu Dhabi is far richer but less glamourous than its neighbouring emirate Dubai. Abu Dhabi is home to most of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) natural gas reserves and the seat of its political power, but historically, foreign companies, investors and tourists have been more drawn to Dubai. Now Abu Dhabi is seeking to emerge from Dubai’s business shadow to become a global hub for innovative companies. As Abu Dhabi Finance Week is further affirmation of the fact that when you are here, when you see it, it changes your mindset…” Al Shamsi says. “Whatever you may hear about elsewhere, it is different when you are physically here. When you make that effort, that is when you realise the potential of Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem.”

  Omar Sultan Al Olama, said that the UAE leadership believes that adopting advanced technology and innovation is a top priority in the country’s vision to further enhance the scientific position that it has achieved. This will enable the country to overcome challenges and explore futuristic approaches digitally to develop new economic sectors.  He said that when it comes to technology, it must be connected with the most innovative tools to ensure safety, quality, and reliance. He praised the success of the Industrial Innovation Group in building a large base with 263 centers for passports around the globe and 367 centers for licenses. In addition, the 400 intellectual property assets will consolidate the UAE to lead in security documents and technology solutions.  In which  The Industrial Innovation Group is the first group in the Middle East and North Africa to establish real industrial production and implement system integration. It is the only company in the wor...

  As the end of the current year approaches  witnessed a set of important events, decisions and qualitative achievements in all fields, which constituted a new impetus in the sustainable development process.  List of achievement of UAE   throughout the years : ( January ) – The application of the new weekly holiday in the Emirates. Announcing the establishment of the first economic space zone in Masdar City. ( February ) Starting the gradual abolition of capacity restrictions on activities and events. Introducing a federal tax on business profits. ( March ) – Adopting a decision on “sabbatical leave for self-employment” for employees in the federal government. – An impressive conclusion to Expo 2020 Dubai, with more than 24 million visits recorded. ( April ) – Approval of the UAE strategy for the digital economy. – The country’s accession to the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells. ( mayo ) – The UAE bids farewell to the leader of “empowerment”, the...

   Have you heard  this beautiful  news about the  net investments of non-Arab foreigners in local UAE stocks amounted to around AED30 billion since the start of 2022. The volume of investments is the outcome of the UAE 's ongoing efforts to attract foreign investors, underpinned by the resilient performance of listed companies in line with the Principles of the 50 and UAE Centennial 2071 objectives. According to data  from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), non-Arab investors' purchases of local shares amounted to AED137,103,149,000 during 2022, while the sales hit around AED107,817,140,000, which equals to net investments worth around AED29.3 bn.

    Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo set to figure decisively to collect support for his formidable development plans. country faces many major development challenges. Indonesia lags sadly behind the region in infrastructure. Upgrades are necessary to support the interior market of the sprawling island nation. Roads, ports, airports, medium — all have to be compelled to be expanded. Jakarta, home to thirty million people, is inexorably sinking. a replacement capital is required soon. however this depends on foreign direct investment (FDI), that Indonesia has wanted to mobilise. Jokowi measured up potential investors — and so headed straight for the Gulf. When Jokowi visited Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain seeking investment, leading to a flurry of agreements, with energy and agriculture high on the agenda. nevertheless implementation has brought varied results. associate degree formidable set up by Saudi Arabia to partner in building a...

    On Wednesday President George Weah at the dedication and commissioning of the state-of-the-art Emirates Hospital in Bopolu City, Gbarpolu County  December 28, 2022, praised the President of the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his effort to improve the health sector in Liberia. “I, therefore, want to express, in this public manner, my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, for this profound act of humanitarian generosity to the People of Liberia,” the Liberian Leader said Wednesday in Gbarpolu County.  According to the Liberian Leader, the construction and commissioning of the Emirates Hospital will not only help the people of Gbarpolu County to have access to quality health care but it will enable the surrounding counties (Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Bong), as well as some parts of Lower Lofa, to benefit from better health care.    He added:...

  “Hope and the promise of a better future propels the UAE forward.” 2022 brought us closer to reaching our ambitions in countless areas, communities and industry sectors. - from Ambassador Al Otaiba! In which UAE's ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba has praised the Abraham Accords The ambassador also expressed his enthusiasm for the 2020 Abraham Accords, which established diplomatic relations between the Emirates and Israel. Bahrain also established diplomatic relations with Israel under the accords. Since the Abraham Accords were signed in September 2020, ties between the UAE and Israel have grown in a number of fields, including the economy

As a part of efforts to bolster cooperation, peace, stability, and prosperity worldwide, and in celebration of fifty one years of relations with African countries, the UAE sent 51 Ghaf trees to its partners on the continent. The Ghaf trees, that symbolize peace, resilience and flexibility, underscore the vision of the late  Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan which mirror the UAE ’s investment within the continent for generations to come. This initiative aims to together defend natural assets and guarantee their future use, as Ghaf cultivation is an element of key property efforts in Africa. during this regard, swayer Shakhboot bin Nahyan bin national leader Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted the UAE’s future commitment, in partnership with Africa, to achieving prosperity and making certain sustainability. Kandia Camara, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, African Integration and also the Diaspora of the Republic of shelter d'Ivoire, lauded the initiative, stressing her countr...

  On Monday Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah arrived in the UAE for an official visit. He was received by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, National Security Adviser, at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi. The welcoming delegation also included Humaid Abu Shabas, president of the Supreme Audit Institution, and other officials. The UAE and Jordan enjoy long-standing diplomatic ties.

President  His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  today held a phone call with João Lourenço, President of Angola. During the call, the two sides discussed various cooperation aspects between the UAE and Angola, in addition to ways of strengthening them in all areas to serve the aspirations of the two countries and their peoples

   O n Saturday t he UAE  said it would send 2,500 household electrical generators to Ukraine in response to an energy crisis as the conflict with Russia goes on. Ukrainian citizens who face harsh winter conditions have been forced to contend with power cuts and disruption to heating and water supplies. Basic services were being restored in Ukraine's capital Kyiv last week after the latest wave of Russian air strikes on critical infrastructure. The generators supplied by the Emirates will each have a power output of between 3.5 and 8 kilowatts. They will offer crucial respite to hard-hit families enduring hugely challenging living conditions.  

    The eyes of the world will be on the country and scrutiny of its performance as host of the world’s most important climate conference will be sky high.  As part of those preparations, in November 2022,  Abu Dhabi  added a day dedicated to sustainability to Abu Dhabi Finance Week, an event previously focused solely on fintech. In January 2023, it will follow this up with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, intended to be a bridge event for COP28. These events are intended to show the world that Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE does not just intend to fulfil its obligations to climate action but become a global leader in sustainability. In which t he UAE retains a target of becoming net zero by 2050. While some will say these targets remain too unambitious, they will nevertheless require a stark transformation for  a country built on hydrocarbon production and consumption .  Abu Dhabi Finance Week, organised by the emirate’s financial centre Abu Dhabi Glo...

  The first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit which ushered in a new chapter in Chinese-Arab relations drew worldwide attention ever since they were announced and their successful convening has since elevated China-Arab relations and China-GCC relations to new heights  UAE has deep historical connections with China, stretching back as far as the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century. And this early golden age of flourishing commercial relations saw the opening up of new trade routes, facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge in medicine, mathematics, and astronomy.  The UAE was among the first to join the BRI and now the country serves as a principal logistics hub for the BRI in the Middle East and North Africa region. Currently, the UAE is responsible for over 60 percent of China's exports to the region, and they expect to further accelerate the infrastructure development under the BRI. "Over the last two years, both of our co...

  UAE is addressing climate change is by reducing the carbon footprint of its energy system with nuclear power — a strategy that, through cooperation with the IAEA, it is helping to replicate in other countries.  Many countries are pursuing new nuclear power programmes, but the UAE is special in successfully kick-starting a programme and realizing commercial nuclear energy in such a short time, with all of the safety standards and regulations we expect today,” said Francois Foulon, Professor, Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Director of the Emirates Nuclear Technology Center at Khalifa University  In this  UAE’s hosting of the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century in 2017 was a springboard for greater visibility of the country’s nuclear success. In 2023, the country will be in the global spotlight as it hosts COP28 in Dubai. Dulinets is now coordinating with the Collaborating Centre to further enhance cooperation and implement spec...

  According 2022 issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies in Japan  Dubai retained its top position in the Mena region on the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2022  The GPCI ranks the world’s major cities according to their ‘magnetism’, or power to attract people, capital and enterprises from around the world. The rankings are derived from scores on six parameters: Economy, research and development, cultural interaction, liveability, environment, and accessibility. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai , said the improvement in the city’s rankings reflects the leadership’s vision to make the emirate the world’s best city to live, visit and work. “Driven by the farsighted policies of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate has emerged as one of the world’s great metropolises an...

  The UAE -led ‘Beyond2020’ humanitarian initiative has provided a safe source of water for about 20,000 residents of the villages of ‘Tawit’ and ‘Tahjr’ in Kassala State, eastern Sudan. Under the initiative, two small solar-powered water basins were erected in accordance with a groundwater pumping system to provide 20 liters of water per day to residents of the two villages, with the goal of improving access to water and residents' hygiene and health standards. In this, Beyond2020 is the continuation and expansion of the pioneering UAE-led humanitarian initiative 20by2020, which was launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize in partnership with several leading local and international organisations in December 2019. The company is the winner of Zayed Sustainability Award 2017. Beyond2020 represents Phase 2 of the initiative, having reached 8 countries, and impacted approximately 110,000 people during its first phase and debut year.

  Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, participated in the High-Level Segment (HLS), the second part of the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), that took place in Montreal, Canada from 15-17 December, 2022. .“The world is experiencing rapid socioeconomic and environmental changes that are fundamentally impacting our ecosystems. Our success in tackling the growing environmental challenges largely depends on our ability to boost cooperation and join forces to protect our planet and safeguard its biodiversity," Almheiri said. The Minister noted that in line with the vision of its wise leadership, the UAE has consistently worked towards preserving its biodiversity through developing an integrated legislative framework, rolling out related projects and initiatives, and engaging the community in environmental efforts. She added, “As the host of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), the UAE seeks to present a clear vision and prac...

    Dr. Al Jaber sent the greetings and best needs of the  UAE’ s leadership, government and folks to Morocco and its people, and went on to focus on the ingrained historical ties between the 2 countries. the 2 sides additionally discussed ways that of boosting their cooperation and investment opportunities in an exceedingly variety of significant sectors. The visit aligns with the mutual keenness of the UAE and Morocco leaderships to reinforce and expand their relations in new strategic fields, and boost their cooperation across industry, economy, investments, culture, and tourism. throughout the visit, Dr. Al Jaber met with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, to debate their bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them, additionally to many regional and international problems with mutual concern. Al Jaber additionally command separate conferences with Riyad Mazour, Moroccan Minister of trade and Tra...

Indian authorities are moving forward with a thought to open the primary foreign branch of the country’s prestigious technology institute within the UAE, New Delhi’s envoy to   United Arab Emirates’ s capital same on Tuesday. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi could be a public engineering institute settled in the Indian capital. travel by the Indian Ministry of Education, it’s thought-about one in every of the most effective centers of excellence for training, analysis and science in India, and is hierarchal 54th globally in engineering and technology studies, in step with last year’s QS World University Rankings. A unit comprising IIT Delhi college members visited the UAE last month to develop the project with the Department of Education and data United Arab Emirates’s capital (ADEK). in step with plans, the primary cluster of scholar s can begin their courses at the IIT’s Abu Dhabi field within the fall of 2024.

  The fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) brought along governments from round the world. Participants were expected to line out new goals Associate in Nursingd develop an action set up for nature over successive decade. The conference was command in Montréal, Quebec, the seat of the UNCBD Secretariat, from Gregorian calendar month seven — 19, 2022. The UN has recognized ten groundbreaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the natural world. The winning initiatives were declared World Restoration Flagships and are eligible to receive UN-backed promotion, recommendation, or funding. The Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration project in the United Arab Emirates is also among the winners. The UN press release highlights that safeguarding the world’s second-largest dugong population is a goal of the drive in the  UAE  along the Gulf coast. The project in the emirate of Abu Dhabi will improve conditions f...

  UAE affirmed its full support and commonality with the brotherly  Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, supported the brotherly ties between the 2 countries and therefore the two brotherly peoples, stressing the importance of guaranteeing stability and security within the country. in an exceedingly statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed the UAE’s support for all measures taken by the Jordanian government, and revived its firm position and permanent rejection of all styles of violence and terrorist act aimed toward undermining security and stability, and contrary to human values ​​and principles.

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , today made a phone call to His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, dealing with the fraternal ties and ways to enhance them in the best interest of the two fraternal countries and peoples throughout the conversation, President His Highness ruler Mohamed and King Abdullah II tackled variety of problems with mutual interest. the 2 leaders emphatic the sturdy fraternal bilateral relations between the two countries and peoples, and their joint keenness on boosting cooperation in numerous domains.

  UAE will host a successive ministerial conference of the planet Trade Organisation (WTO) within the half-moon of 2024 which is able to facilitate accelerate progress on key issues encompassing global trade still reforms of the mercantilism body. Around 164 members of the world trade body convene once each 2 years in an exceedingly high-profile meeting to debate the problems that form the immediate way forward for global trade. considered one in all the foremost crucial  in the WTO' recent history, the thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi are going to be a catalyst to introduce impactful reform and inaugurate a replacement wave of measures which will safeguard the long run of the body as a reputable defender of the quadripartite mercantilism system. The President His Highness tribal sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan same the UAE is worthy to own been hand-picked because the host country for the planet Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in 2024. “We f...

  The UP government has set an ambitious target to bring investments worth Rs 10 lakh crore during the Global Investors Summit set to be held in Lucknow in February 2023 In which  an investment of more than Rs 50 thousand crore will come to UP from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The results came after roadshows in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and meetings with different groups. More than 200 top industrialists or representatives of their companies participated in these. As part of preparations for the Global Investors Summit to be held in February, a delegation led by MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan has returned after staying in the UAE for three days. 150 top entrepreneurs met in the road show held during this period. Individual meetings were also held with 50 high potential investor groups. All of them were given information about UP's infrastructure, law and order and industrial peace. How many MoUs were signed in total?  On this the MSME minister says that at present nothing can...

  Pakistani disability rights activist Tanzila Khan highlighted her happiness at visiting the UAE, especially Dubai, as part of her world tour and her efforts to defy her disability. She also stressed that her visit to the UAE serves her vision to raise awareness about disability issues, as well as her calls to integrate people with disabilities in all areas of life. In her interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), during her participaion in the Skift Global Forum East, Khan said that the world is changing rapidly and, therefore, it is important to keep reminding people that nearly one billion people in the world are suffering from physical disabilities. She then called on those concerned to provide the necessary services for people with disabilities, noting that she loves travelling to Dubai, Mumbai, Cairo and other cities around the world. Khan stressed that perseverance is the key to success, and urged communities to take action and change stereotypes about people of deter...

  UAE astronauts ruler Al Neyadi and Hazza Al Mansoori have completed a very important part of their coaching in Germany. The try went through theoretical and sensible sessions of the ecu area Agency Columbus training module, for the areaX Crew vi mission. The Nasa/SpaceX Crew-6 mission can launch from the Kennedy Space Centre within the yankee country|North American nation} state of Florida in mid-February, with Dr Al Neyadi and his American and Russian colleagues on board. A SpaceX Falcon nine rocket is ready to hold the Dragon Crew artificial satellite into the skies. The Muhammad Bin Rashid area Centre (MBRSC) astronauts are participating within the mission as a part of the UAE traveller Programme. throughout the most recent part of their coaching, the learnt regarding Expedition 69’s payloads, experiments, hardware, routine maintenance and responding to contingencies. The training befell in Cologne at the ecu traveller Centre (EAC), that is that the training centre for all Eu...