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The Dubai Supreme Council discussed the impact of COVID-19 and the Mitigation Strategy for Energy Sector in a virtual meeting recently.
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews impact of COVID-19
DUBAI — The Dubai Supreme Council discussed the impact of COVID-19 and the Mitigation Strategy for Energy Sector in a virtual meeting recently.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 62nd meeting of the Council, which reviewed several other topics including the Facility Management Energy Accreditation Scheme, and Dubai Supreme Council Administrative Order number (AO/1 of 2020) for Energy Service Providers.“In line with the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, we are ready for the post-COVID-19 era, forging ahead with developing the government work system in the UAE as the pandemic has affected all countries.“The main direction for the energy sector in Dubai...
November 28, 2020

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews impact of COVID-19

Khadim Al Darei, vice-chairman and co-founder of Al Dahra Holding Company, and Michael Mirilashvili, CEO and president of Watergen sign the agreement.
Al Dahra, Watergen sign strategic partnership in water security
ABU DHABI — Al Dahra Holding Company, an Abu Dhabi-based producer of essential animal feed and food products, signed a strategic partnership agreement in the area of water security with the Israeli company, Watergen, developer of water-from-air solutions.The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi by Khadim Al Darei, vice-chairman and co-founder of Al Dahra Holding Company, and Michael Mirilashvili, CEO and president of Watergen.The agreement aims to establish a strategic partnership between the two sides to produce water from the air, creating a renewable source of pure water for human and agricultural consumption.The two sides agreed to establish a permanent center in Abu Dhabi for manufacturing and distributing drinking and irrigation water production equipment. Watergen developed a...
November 28, 2020

Al Dahra, Watergen sign strategic partnership in water security

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretariat General, the Arab Youth Centre and the Federal Youth Authority inaugurated various partnerships to empower the region’s youth.
Abu Dhabi hosts inauguration of youth empowerment partnerships between GCC, Arab countries
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretariat General, the Arab Youth Centre and the Federal Youth Authority inaugurated various partnerships to empower the region’s youth, with the attendance of Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, GCC secretary-general, Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi, vice president of the Arab Youth Center, and Shamma Bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, minister of state for youth affairs, as well as ambassadors of GCC countries in the UAE, and Dina Assaf, resident representative of the United Nations (UN) in the UAE, during an event held at the center’s headquarters here.The partnership aims to serve the youth in GCC and Arab countries, in general, through an action plan that will involve holding a range of events and youth programs, which empowers the youth and involves...
November 28, 2020

Abu Dhabi hosts inauguration of youth empowerment partnerships between GCC, Arab countries

Abu Dhabi is poised to cement its position as the global logistics hub to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the world, after spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium.
Abu Dhabi launches 'The Hope Consortium' for full global vaccine distribution
ABU DHABI — Amid an anticipated surge in vaccine logistics demand, Abu Dhabi is poised to cement its position as the global logistics hub to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the world, after spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium.Comprising leading Abu Dhabi and global entities, the Hope Consortium represents a complete supply chain solution to address vaccine transport, demand planning, sourcing, training, and digital technology infrastructure, and facilitate vaccine availability across the world.The news follows Hope Consortium member Etihad Cargo and the consortium transporting five million vaccines in November on behalf of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, which is spearheading the consortium and will oversee regulatory compliance, full chain expertise...
November 28, 2020

Abu Dhabi launches 'The Hope Consortium' for full global vaccine distribution

A Yazidi Kurd from Sinjar who was abducted by the ISIL terrorist group, pictured in Mamilyan Camp for internally displaced persons in Akre, Iraq, in this file photo. — Courtesy photo
UN committee urges end to impunity for enforced disappearances in Iraq
NEW YORK — A pattern of enforced disappearance — and impunity for such acts — persists in Iraq, according to a report published on Friday by the UN committee charged with monitoring how well the country upholds its international obligations in dealing with the issue.In issuing its findings, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances — a group of 10 independent experts that monitors states’ adherence to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance — also noted that revictimization prevails in these cases.The committee called on Iraq to incorporate the offense of enforced disappearance into its domestic criminal legislation and to ensure that no person is held in secret detention. To be sure, the committee also welcomed that Iraq set up...
November 27, 2020

UN committee urges end to impunity for enforced disappearances in Iraq

In this picture released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Fakhrizadeh sits in a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, in January 2019.
Iran's top nuclear scientist killed in apparent assassination: Reports
TEHRAN — Iran's top nuclear scientist was killed on Friday in an alleged assassination that the country's foreign minister linked to Israel. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, considered one of the masterminds of Iran's controversial nuclear program, died after his car was apparently ambushed in a district east of Tehran. Photos from the scene showed the shattered windshield of a car, and blood on the road.Iranian state media said the killing appeared to be an assassination. Iran's Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami was quoted by Iran's semi-official news agency ISNA as saying Fakhrizadeh was targeted by gunfire and a Nissan vehicle explosion before a firefight ensued. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif called the death "cowardice — with serious indications of Israeli...
November 27, 2020

Iran's top nuclear scientist killed in apparent assassination: Reports

Modon Properties (Modon) announced on Friday the successful demolition of Mina Plaza towers in the Mina Zayed area, Abu Dhabi, setting a new Guinness World Records title for the tallest building demolished using explosives. — WAM photo
Iconic Abu Dhabi towers demolished in 10 seconds, breaking world record
ABU DHABI — Modon Properties (Modon) announced on Friday the successful demolition of Mina Plaza towers in the Mina Zayed area, Abu Dhabi, setting a new Guinness World Records title for the tallest building demolished using explosives (controlled demolition). Comprised of four large high-rise structures, a total of 144 floors were demolished in 10 seconds with stable non-primary explosives placed in 18,000 drill holes within the structures. Commenting on the occasion, Ahmed Al Shaikh Al Zaabi, Director of Delivery at Modon said: "We are pleased that Guinness World Records has recognized Modon for the successful and safe demolition of Mina Plaza as the tallest building demolished using explosives in a controlled demolition.This historic milestone for Abu Dhabi reaffirms the...
November 27, 2020

Iconic Abu Dhabi towers demolished in 10 seconds, breaking world record

Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also said that Abraham Accords will help grow the UAE’s position as a logistics hub for the rest of Asian economies, benefiting India as well. — WAM
'Abraham Accords to boost UAE position as regional logistic hub'
ABU DHABI — India and the United Arab Emirates have not realized the full potential in many areas of bilateral relations, New Delhi’s top diplomat told Emirates News Agency, adding that newly emerging domains during and after COVID-19 will open up fresh opportunities for both countries. Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also said that Abraham Accords will help grow the UAE’s position as a logistics hub for the rest of Asian economies, benefiting India as well. In an exclusive interview with WAM on Thursday evening in Abu Dhabi, he expressed confidence that the new US administration under president-elect Joe Biden will continue the existing excellent ties with India because of structural linkages between the two countries and personal rapport between leaders. "There...
November 27, 2020

'Abraham Accords to boost UAE position as regional logistic hub'

The United Arab Emirates recorded on Friday 1,283 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 165,2507. — WAM photo
UAE reports 1,283 new COVID-19 cases, 838 recoveries, 3 deaths
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Friday 1,283 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 165,2507, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced three more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 567.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 145,103 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry. In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of...
November 27, 2020

UAE reports 1,283 new COVID-19 cases, 838 recoveries, 3 deaths

Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.  The meeting was attended by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, and Pavan Kapoor, India's ambassador to UAE. — WAM photos
Foreign ministers of UAE, India explore ways to strengthen ties
ABU DHABI — Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the UAE foreign ministry's headquarters.They reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly nations and prospects of further growing cooperation in the fields of agriculture, healthcare, trade, and food security. They also exchanged views over the latest developments in the region and a number of international issues of interest, with Sheikh Abdullah underlining the privileged and long-standing relations between the two countries. Sheikh Abdullah also hailed the steadily growing cooperation ties across all fronts thanks to the support of the leadership of the two countries. He hosted a dinner banquet in...
November 27, 2020

Foreign ministers of UAE, India explore ways to strengthen ties

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