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The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have signed a Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. — Courtesy photo
UAE, Myanmar establish diplomatic relations
NEW YORK — The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have signed a Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, signed the Joint Communique on behalf of the UAE, while Kyaw Moe Tun, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Myanmar, signed on behalf of his country. The Joint Communique affirms the common interest of both countries to promote mutual understanding and strengthen friendship and cooperation in the political, economic, and social spheres. Ambassador Nusseibeh noted that the UAE looks forward to developing relations with Myanmar based on shared interests and priorities. She also expressed the UAE’s...
November 10, 2020

UAE, Myanmar establish diplomatic relations

Saeb Erekat, Palestinian top negotiator with Israel, has passed away at an Israeli hospital.
Palestine top negotiator Erekat dies of COVID complications
RAMALLAH — Saeb Erekat, Palestinian top negotiator with Israel, has passed away at an Israeli hospital, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamad Shtayyeh announced Tuesday.Erekat, secretary general of Palestine Liberation’s Executive Committee, was taken to Hadassah-Ain Karem hospital on Oct. 18 following his infection with the novel coronavirus.Erekat, one of the Palestinian voices on world stage, carried out a liver transplant operation in 2017. Palestine Fatah movement mourned Erekat in a statement distributed to the press.Erekat, 65, a tenacious negotiator who helped forge some of the few political gains for Palestinians over more than two decades of on-again, off-again talks with Israel but who was ultimately frustrated by the two sides' failure to achieve a final peace settlement,...
November 10, 2020

Palestine top negotiator Erekat dies of COVID complications

Dr. Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, minister of state for foreign affairs.
UAE has taken effective steps to deal with coronavirus pandemic: Gargash
ABU DHABI — Dr. Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, minister of state for foreign affairs, on Monday said that the Emirati leadership has taken timely and proportionate steps to deal with the coronavirus pandemic to protect people’s health, as well as implemented measures to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the pandemic.He pointed out that the UAE has provided medical supplies to a total of 118 countries, benefiting more than 1.5 million health workers around the world.Dr. Gargash added that, importantly, the UAE insisted that wider political considerations should not be taken into account when providing humanitarian assistance, and that is why the UAE did not hesitate to provide aid to Iran when it needed it.The UAE minister of state said in the keynote speech in the 7th Abu Dhabi...
November 10, 2020

UAE has taken effective steps to deal with coronavirus pandemic: Gargash

 Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, minister of climate change and environment, held three meetings aimed at sourcing ideas to enhance food security, strengthening the food supply chain, and accelerating the nation’s transition to the green economy and the circular economy.
UAE’s Al Nuaimi explores future of agriculture, fisheries, waste management
DUBAI — Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, minister of climate change and environment, held three meetings aimed at sourcing ideas to enhance food security, strengthening the food supply chain, and accelerating the nation’s transition to the green economy and the circular economy.In total, the gatherings drew the participation of over 150 representatives of academia, public and private sector agriculture and fisheries entities, and waste management industry players.The meetings aligned with the ‘Designing the Next 50’ project, launched by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, that seeks to involve citizens and residents in shaping the next five decades of the country through presenting feasible ideas in various...
November 10, 2020

UAE’s Al Nuaimi explores future of agriculture, fisheries, waste management

The Libyan Political Dialogue Forum got underway in the Tunisian capital in Tunis. — Courtesy photo
Following peace deal, talks on Libya's political future begin
TUNIS — Talks to draw up a blueprint for a new political era in Libya began in Tunisia on Monday, following a peace deal struck by Libya’s warring sides last month.“You have gathered today to continue forging a new era of peace and stability for Libya. You have the opportunity to end a tragic conflict and create a future of dignity and hope”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to participants of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. “Now it is your turn to shape the future of your country. Your commitment to this process will help restore Libyan sovereignty and the democratic legitimacy of Libyan institutions. As you engage in dialogue to resolve your differences, your determination will be tested. “However, compromise is the only approach that will...
November 10, 2020

Following peace deal, talks on Libya's political future begin

Senior UN officials have offered their congratulations to the president-elect of the United States Joe Biden, and vice president-elect Kamala Harris, on their election victory called on Saturday. — Courtesy photo
Guterres congratulates Biden and Harris, hails UN-US partnership as ‘essential pillar’
NEW YORK — Senior UN officials have offered their congratulations to the president-elect of the United States Joe Biden, and vice president-elect Kamala Harris, on their election victory called on Saturday.“The Secretary-General congratulates the American people for a vibrant exercise of democracy in their country’s elections last week”, said a statement released on behalf of António Guterres, on Monday. “He congratulates the president-elect and vice president-elect”, the statement continued, “and reaffirms that the partnership between the United States and the United Nations is an essential pillar of the international cooperation needed to address the dramatic challenges facing the world today.” The president of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, noted in a tweet...
November 10, 2020

Guterres congratulates Biden and Harris, hails UN-US partnership as ‘essential pillar’

Foreign Ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a joint virtual meeting on Monday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Councilor Wang Yi. — WAM photo
GCC-China ministerial meeting explores ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
RIYADH — Foreign Ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a joint virtual meeting on Monday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Councilor Wang Yi. The meeting was chaired by UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as a rotatory chairman of the current sessions.The meeting, held in the framework of the strategic dialogue between the two sides, was attended by GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf.At the outset of the meeting, the ministers expressed their condolences over the demise of the late Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, praising his relentless efforts and prominent role in enhancing joint Gulf action and promoting relations between the GCC and China and the world. The meeting discussed ways to...
November 09, 2020

GCC-China ministerial meeting explores ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

 Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Dubai Police on Monday announced that residents with certain medical conditions can now apply for permits for exemption from wearing face masks. — WAM photo
Dubai announces permits for face mask exemptions
DUBAI — Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Dubai Police on Monday announced that residents with certain medical conditions can now apply for permits for exemption from wearing face masks. DHA’s General Medical Committee Office will evaluate the applications, which must include a medical report confirming the applicant suffers from medical problems that can be aggravated by face masks. Applications can be made through Dubai Police’s website www.dxbpermit.gov.ae. Apart from medical reports, key documents that must be submitted include the applicant’s Emirates ID. The committee will evaluate the request and accompanying medical documents against certain criteria and conditions. The application will be processed within five days. The validity of the exemption granted...
November 09, 2020

Dubai announces permits for face mask exemptions

Ruler of Sharjah Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has issued a new directive to exempt all publishing houses exhibiting at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) from paying stand rental fees in a move that helps mitigate the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. — Courtesy photo
Sharjah ruler waives book fair fees for all publishing houses
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Ruler of Sharjah Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has issued a new directive to exempt all publishing houses exhibiting at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) from paying stand rental fees in a move that helps mitigate the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Valued at 6 million, these exemptions that follow Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi’s directive, are in line with Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to support and promote all the publishing houses. Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority said that through this decision, the Sharjah ruler sends a message to the whole world, confirming that the health and stability of societies begin with the recovery of their cultural reality...
November 09, 2020

Sharjah ruler waives book fair fees for all publishing houses

Kuwait registered on Monday 735 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, an increase of 197 infections as compared to Sunday's figure of 538. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait reports 735 coronavirus cases after Sunday's low of 538
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait registered on Monday 735 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, an increase of 197 infections as compared to Sunday's figure of 538, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by state news agency KUNA.The ministry also announced that five more patients died due to complications caused by the deadly virus.This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 132,478 and virus-related fatalities to 816.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 8,348 active cases in the country out of which 120 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 5,658 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 971,488,...
November 09, 2020

Kuwait reports 735 coronavirus cases after Sunday's low of 538

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