Author: KAVIA M R

Sharjah: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Sharjah Research Technology Innovation Park (SRTIP) have established the first Energy and Water Knowledge Hub in the MENA region. This Hub aims to find innovative solutions for pressing humanitarian challenges in the field of water and energy and hopes to emerge as a key regional platform for dialogue and action. The Energy and Water Knowledge Hub, located at the SRTIP, will host in-person classes and provide technical laboratories to train ICRC staff and other organizations. Furthermore, this hub will nurture expertise in sustainable energy solutions, notably renewable energy. Climate change…

Abu Dhabi: An Emirati field hospital will be established in the Gaza Strip following an order by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The hospital aims to provide medical support to Palestinians. This initiative comes as part of a ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation, which the UAE President ordered to be implemented. Five aircraft carrying essential supplies for the field hospital have departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport. It will reach the Al-Arish Airport in Egypt before taking off for the Gaza Strip. The field hospital will have various departments, including general surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and gynecology, in…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has conducted a virtual workshop titled “Annual Forum with Productive Families – We Meet to Rise.” It was held as part of its efforts to enhance cooperation with strategic partners and improve the food safety system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among productive families holding Abu Dhabi Trader and Mobdea Licences issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and owners of stores that sell productive family products about the standards and requirements applied by ADAFSA on food safety and…

Abu Dhabi: Global Media Congress (GMC) 2023 will host Co-Production Majlis as a new networking platform. The new feature will enhance the role of GMC as a media collaboration and innovation incubator. The GMC will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. This much-anticipated feature intends to create a fertile environment for collaboration on creative content throughout the media production ecosystem. The GMC’s theme is ‘Shaping the future of the media industry.’ The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will host the event…

Abu Dhabi: The 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has been officially inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The Crown Prince attended the ceremony at the Mubadala Arena and met with young athletes who are competing across youth, professional, masters, and para-jiu-jitsu categories. Sheikh Khaled praised the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the event organizers, for offering a platform from which to promote jiu-jitsu and for implementing programs to develop the sport and nurture emerging talent. The Crown Prince also emphasized the role of…

Dubai: The UAE delegation has been welcomed by Ms. Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, in an official visit to Belgrade facilitated by the Government Experience Exchange Program. The discussions focused on the progress of bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Serbia in government modernization and development efforts. The UAE delegation, led by Mr. Mohamed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government, included members from the Government Services Sector team and the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. Mr. Bin Taliah emphasized that the visit to Serbia was in line…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes in the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, which caused hundreds of deaths and injuries. It underscored that indiscriminate attacks will result in irreparable ramifications in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in the UAE reaffirmed that an immediate ceasefire to prevent deaths is necessary. MoFA stressed the importance of protecting civilians according to international humanitarian law and international treaties, as well as the need to ensure that they are not targeted during conflict. The Ministry asserted the importance of the United Nations General Assembly resolution, which…

Abu Dhabi: The 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC) will commence on November 1, 2023, at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The championship will run until November 10, 2023. Under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, this edition marks the event’s 15th anniversary. The largest and most prestigious jiu-jitsu event promises to be the grandest and most distinguished event in its history, building upon the resounding successes of the past 14 editions. This edition will witness the participation…

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, has urged increased efforts to tackle adaptation finance gaps and prioritize actions to make climate finance more accessible to vulnerable nations. The Minister was speaking in the third Climate and Development Ministerial, which was convened at Pre-COP and co-hosted by the United Kingdom, Vanuatu, and Malawi. “People and the planet lie at the heart of the climate process, which is focused on protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature,” Dr. Sultan said. To guarantee an inclusive and equitable transition to low-carbon and resilient growth,…

Abu Dhabi: Ms. Hadja Lahbib, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Federal Cultural Institutions, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM). The Belgian minister and her group started their tour by paying respects at the burial site of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. They reflected on the Founding Father’s wisdom, which promoted tolerance and peaceful coexistence among nations worldwide. Mr. Youssef Al Obaidli, the Director General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, accompanied them. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is situated in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. It’s…