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  • A delegation from Telangana, India discusses investment cooperation with the UAE Green Gate Investment Company

    A delegation from Telangana, India discusses investment cooperation with the UAE Green Gate Investment Company

    AbuDhabi(Press Release)

    A government delegation from Telangana, India, headed by Mrs. Kavitha Kalvakuntla, Member of Telangana Rashtra Samithi and daughter of the Chief Minister of Telangana, visited Dr. Mubarak Hamad Marzouq Al Ameri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Green Gate Investment Company, in Al Ain.

    They discussed the mechanisms of investment and economic cooperation between Telangana and Green Gate Investment Company, in light of the various investment opportunities in the Indian state, and seeking to attract Emirati investments.Mrs. Kavitha Kalvakuntla said that Telangana and its capital, Hyderabad, provides various investment opportunities for Emirati investors, pointing to the distinguished bilateral relations between the UAE and India in various economic sectors.The Indian state Telangana is the newest in terms of administrative formation in India, with a population of 40 million people.

    Dr. Mubarak Hamad Marzouq Al Ameri welcomed the delegation and praised the investment cooperation opportunities between the two sides.Mrs. Kalvakuntla thanked Dr. Mubarak Al Ameri for the wonderful reception and warm Emirati hospitality.End

  • ICAI Abu Dhabi announces new managing committee

    ICAI Abu Dhabi announces new managing committee

                               ICAI Abu Dhabi announces new managing committee

    The chapter has been in existence for the past 37 years and currently comprises more than 600 members

    Abu Dhabi(Press Release)ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter recently-held its 36th annual general meeting, the ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter re-elected CA Neeraj Ritolia as Chairman, CA John George as Vice Chairman, CA Krishnan N V as General Secretary, and CA Rohit Dayma as Treasurer. Other members elected to lead the Main Committees are CA Ajay Singhvi (Social), CA Anand Gupta (Membership), CA Priyanka Birla (Communication), CA Mohammed Shafeek (Professional Development Committee) and CA Rajiv Datar (Media and Student Affairs).

    In addition, the members elected are CA Anu Thomas, CA Monish Mohan, CA Ramesh Dave, CA Shafeekh Neelayil and CA Swati Gupta as sub-committee members to support the main committees. Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chapter, Mr. Neeraj acknowledged the immense contribution made by past chairmen and all dedicated committee members for their efforts during the difficult year of 2020,aslo congratulated the entire team  for winning 1st Prize for the Best Overseas Chapter for 2020 (Category 1).

    The ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter of ICAI is a very active body among the overseas chapters of the institute, It has been in existence for the past 37 years and currently comprises more than 600 members.

  • Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak honors winner of KIAAI,13th Edition

    Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak honors winner of KIAAI,13th Edition

    Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan honors winner of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in a Virtual Event

    Abu Dhabi:(Press Release)Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, today attended a virtual ceremony honoring the winner of the 13th edition of the award.The event was also attended by Director General (FAO) United Nations Dr.Qu Dongyu,Minister of State for Food Security , Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Moheiri,  Members  award’s board of trustees and several people interested in date palm agriculture.

     Sheikh Nahyan delivered a speech during Virtual Award Ceremony ,expressing his appreciation for the founder of the award, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has always stressed the fact that the UAE is a model to be emulated of overall scientific progress, cooperation and joint action and all that achieve this wise vision, represented by the values instilled by the country’s founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Nahyan stated that honoring the winners of the award’s 13th edition confirms its commitment to adopting strategies and plans aimed at achieving comprehensive agricultural development and encouraging the agriculture of date palms, in light of the efforts aimed at achieving food security, supporting sustainable development, and promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence, peace and compassion. Sheikh Nahyan thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for supporting the award  to make the UAE lead the world in terms of co-operation and joint action, His Highness Crown Prince always believe that the award is an important tool for promoting co-operation between peoples and encouraging beneficial work aimed at achieving humanity’s prosperity.

    Sheikh Nahyan also thanked Sheikh Mansour for supporting the award and enabling it to succeed while highlighting Sheikh Mansour’s keenness to consolidate the award stature as a platform for specialists in agricultural innovation, as well as Sheikh Mansour’s support for the award’s efforts to organize Arab date palm festivals in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and Mauritania.

    Director General FAO United Nations Dr.Qu Dongyu, commended the role of the UAE in supporting and developing date palm agriculture and production, as well as global agricultural innovation.

    International Award winners:

    H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, then honored the Award winners of the 13th and 12th sessions, as follows: The Distinguished Innovative Studies and Modern Technology Category, was awarded to Dr. Sarah Sallon / State of Israel, for the year 2021, and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology/ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the year 2020, The Pioneering Development & Productive Projects category, was awarded equally to Boudjebel S.A. VACPA for Continuous Improvement of Date Palm Sector / Republic of Tunisia, and International center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), for the year 2021, and awarded to the American University of Beirut/ Lebanese Republic, for the year 2020, The Pioneering and Advanced Innovations to Serve the Agricultural Sector category, was awarded equally to Teeba Engineering Industries Company / United Arab Emirates, and Dr. Aqeel Hadi Abdulwahid, Agriculture College, Basra University, Republic of Iraq, for the year 2021, and awarded to AL Nakhli Company/ United Arab Emirates, for the year 2020, Distinguished Individuals in the Field of Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation category, was awarded equally to Prof. Abdellah Mohammed Haj Mohammed / Kingdom of Spain, and Dr. Walid Abdul Ghani Kaakeh / Syrian Arab Republic, for the year 2021, and awarded equally to Professor Dr. Kazuo Shinozaki, Empire of Japan, and Dr. Hasnaâ Harrak, Kingdom of Morocco, for the year 2020.

    Honoring to the respected Excellencies:

    H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, honored a number of National and International personalities, who have contributed to the service and development of the agricultural, date palm cultivation and production sectors worldwide, and who are:

    1. H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Food and Water Security, United Arab Emirates.(2).H.E. Abdullah Ameen Al Shorafa, Private Advisor of H.H. Ruler of Ajman, United Arab Emirates.(3).H.E. Dr. Bandar Mohammed Hajjar, President of the Islamic Development Bank, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.(4).H.E. Dr. Mustafa Al Asram, Former Director General, National Institute for Agricultural Research, Republic of Tunisia.(5).Pieter F. de Wet, Republic of Namibia(6).Samir Al Shaker, International expert in date palm cultivation and date production, Republic of Iraq.

    Sheikh Nahyan watched a musical performance showcasing the efforts of Sheikh Mansour to support date palm agriculture in the UAE and other Arab countries, including the establishment of Arab date palm festivals in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Mauritania and Morocco, which are key cornerstones of sustainable development and food security.

  • KIAAI announces winners of 13th session

    KIAAI announces winners of 13th session

    AbuDhabi(Press Release)

    Announcing the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation winners in its Thirteenth session, 2021

    H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan: Approves the Award winners names

     H.E Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation expressed his appreciation for the care the Award received under the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE (May God protect him), and the support of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, which pushed the Award towards achieving its current leading position on the local, Arab and international levels, and contribution to strengthening the UAE’s role in serving the date palm tree and agricultural innovation sectors around the world.This came during the virtual press conference held by Dr. Abdulouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, on Sunday the 14th of February, 2021, through the virtual platform (zoom), and in the presence of Dr. Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, Member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, and a number of members of the Award’s Scientific |Committee Scientific award. During the conference the Award winners in its thirteenth session were announced. We are proud of the high level the Award has reached within fourteen years thanks to the directives of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, added Dr. Zaid

    Award Winners

    Dr Sarah Sallon, Research from the Development Division at Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel won the Distinguished Innovative Studies and Modern Technology category. For the pioneering development and production projects, the prize will be distributed equally between: Boudjebel S.A. VACPA from Tunisa, for the Continuous Improvement of Date Palm Sector in Tunisia and Development of sustainable date palm production systems in the GCC project and Public-private-producer partnerships for a vibrant date palm industry and market and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

    The pioneering and advanced innovations to serve the agricultural sector category ,equally between: Teeba Engineering Industries Company UAE for  palm and date devices and machinery – design and manufacture from “Teeba Engineering Industries Company and Dr. Aqeel Hadi Abdulwahid from Agriculture College and Basra University in Iraq for designing and building a smart pollination device for date palm and monitor using IOT.

    The distinguished individuals in the field of date palm and agricultural innovation category will be divided between Prof. Abdellah Mohammed Haj Mohammed from Spain and Dr. Walid Abdul Ghani Kaakeh from Syria.

    Dr. Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, the member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, confirmed that the Award was distinguished by a set of key factors, the most prominent of which was the number of applicants reaching 153 representing 28 countries. The research and studies category gained the highest participation rate of 56 participants, followed by the pioneering innovations category with 42 participants, the distinguished individual category of 30 participants, and the category of development projects with 20 participants.

     

  • Turkish Airlines offering 40% Discount on International Flights

    Turkish Airlines offering 40% Discount on International Flights

    Dubai:(Press Release) Turkish Airlines is launching a 40% discount campaign for its guests who wish to discover the world again in the coming good days. Passengers taking advantage of the exclusive prices will be able to discover the globe with the flexible ticket options at advantageous prices of Turkish Airlines.Passengers who wish to take part of the campaign which is valid with all ticket types of the flag carrier’s international flights*, will be able to fly at a 40 percent discount for flights between April 1 – December 31, 2021 as long as they purchase their tickets between January 13 – 15.Turkish Airlines passengers will also be able to change the dates of their campaign tickets free of charge while refunds and cancellations will be subject to the rules of the fare classes.You can find more detailed information at the www.turkishairlines.com website

  • UAE,USA & Israel gather for Peace in the Region

    UAE,USA & Israel gather for Peace in the Region

    The UAE, US and Israel have reaffirmed that the accord reached by the three nations on August 13, 2020, is “a courageous step towards a more stable, integrated and prosperous Middle East.”

    This came in a tripartite statement issued by the three nations during the current visit to the UAE by a top US-Israeli delegation, led by Jared Kushner, Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump.

    Following is the joint statement: “The accord reached between the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates on August 13, 2020 is a courageous step towards a more stable, integrated and prosperous Middle East.”It inverts traditional thinking about the way to address the region’s problems and challenges, focusing on pragmatic steps that have tangible, practical outcomes. It carries with it the promise of new bridges that will serve to de-escalate existing conflicts and prevent future conflicts.

    “And it comes at the right time. Over the last decade we have seen a marked increase in war, destruction and dislocation, and a growing demographic shift towards a younger population. If we are to meet the needs of current and future generations, we must be responding actively to all these changes.

    “The accord has initiated a historic breakthrough in normalizing ties between Israel and the UAE and has led to the suspension of Israel’s plans to extend its sovereignty. The United States and the UAE urge Palestinian leaders to reengage with their Israeli counterparts in discussions aimed at achieving peace.

    “On Saturday, the UAE formally abolished its 40-year boycott law, thereby allowing UAE companies and individuals to trade directly with Israel.

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    ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – August 31, 2020: The arrival of the US-Israeli delegation.
    ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs )
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    “Israeli and Emirati ministers, from foreign affairs to food security, have initiated their first official discussions on continuing and strengthening cooperation. We have already opened phone lines between the two countries and as we speak, Israelis and Emiratis are collaborating on research we hope will lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of COVID-19.

    “Today we have witnessed the first commercial flight by Israel’s El Al airlines to the UAE, carrying both Israeli officials and media. Tomorrow, Emirati, Israeli and American officials will begin discussing bilateral technical cooperation in seven key areas: investment, finance, health, the civilian space program, civil aviation, foreign policy and diplomatic affairs, and tourism and culture. The result will be broad cooperation between two of the region’s most innovative and dynamic economies.

    “The UAE and Israel wish to express their gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive response to this historic accord from governments around the world. We are especially grateful to President Trump for his leadership and to his administration for the critical role it has played in achieving this diplomatic breakthrough. We are also greatly encouraged by the broad bipartisan support for this breakthrough from the United States Congress.

    “We hope and expect that in the near future our collective efforts will set in motion a cascade of positive changes, both large and small, that will put our respective peoples and the wider region on a solid path to security, prosperity and peace.”(News by WAM)

     

  • Joint statement of the U.S, Israel and U.A.E

    Joint statement of the U.S, Israel and U.A.E

    ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2020 (WAM) — President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, spoke today and agreed to the full normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

    This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the United Arab Emirates and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region. All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today’s historic achievement.

    Delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit. Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East’s most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by spurring economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and forging closer people-to-people relations.

    As a result of this diplomatic breakthrough and at the request of President Trump with the support of the United Arab Emirates, Israel will suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President’s Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world. The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are confident that additional diplomatic breakthroughs with other nations are possible, and will work together to achieve this goal.

    The United Arab Emirates and Israel will immediately expand and accelerate cooperation regarding the treatment of and the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus. Working together, these efforts will help save Muslim, Jewish, and Christian lives throughout the region.

    This normalisation of relations and peaceful diplomacy will bring together two of America’s most reliable and capable regional partners. Israel and the United Arab Emirates will join with the United States to launch a Strategic Agenda for the Middle East to expand diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation. Along with the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates share a similar outlook regarding the threats and opportunities in the region, as well as a shared commitment to promoting stability through diplomatic engagement, increased economic integration, and closer security coordination. Today’s agreement will lead to better lives for the peoples of the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and the region.

    The United States and Israel recall with gratitude the appearance of the United Arab Emirates at the White House reception held on January 28, 2020, at which President Trump presented his Vision for Peace, and express their appreciation for United Arab Emirates’ related supportive statements. The parties will continue their efforts in this regard to achieve a just, comprehensive and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As set forth in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque, and Jerusalem’s other holy sites should remain open for peaceful worshippers of all faiths.

    Prime Minister Netanyahu and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan express their deep appreciation to President Trump for his dedication to peace in the region and to the pragmatic and unique approach he has taken to achieve it.

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    Emirates ramps up passenger services to Pakistan, offering customers 60 weekly flights

    DUBAI, 9th August, 2020 (WAM) — Emirates has announced it will increase its passenger services to/from Pakistan starting 10th August, offering customers enhanced connectivity to over 70 destinations within its current network, via Dubai.

    The airline is set to ramp up its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot; and resume passenger services to Peshawar – providing customers worldwide with greater access to its expanding network.Emirates will now offer customers 53 weekly flights to Pakistan, which will increase to 60 weekly flights starting 16th August. All flights will be operated with the Emirates Boeing 777-300ER and can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents.

    The airline will operate 21 weekly flights to Karachi (increased to 28 weekly flights starting 16th August); 10 weekly flights to Islamabad; 7 weekly flights to Sialkot; 10 weekly flights to Lahore; and 5 weekly flights to Peshawar.Customers are reminded that travel restrictions remain in place, and travellers will only be accepted on these flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements.

  • UAE Humanitarian Aid and Efforts to Combat COVID-19

    United Kingdom:

    The UAE turned ExCeL London, the capital’s largest venue for exhibitions and conferences, into an emergency field hospital for the treatment of patients infected with COVID-19. Named the NHS Nightingale Hospital, the new facility will have a capacity of 4,000 beds and will be able to provide a comprehensive range of medical support facilities.The UAE is covering the costs associated with the operation of this center and is providing the center rent-free.On April 5, the UAE facilitated the repatriation of 345 British tourists visiting the UAE. In response,British Ambassador to the UAE Patrick Moody said,“I also wanted to give a huge thank you to Emirates,to the Emirati authorities who have helped make this happen…”On April 30, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed 60 metric tons of urgent medical aid and personal protective equipment to be shipped to the UK’s National Health Service to help them combat the pandemic.On June 5, the UAE donated 6.6 metric tons of material to the United Kingdom that will enable the country to produce millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE).

    China:

    Following the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, the UAE provided medical supplies,including face masks and gloves, to China.On January 26, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
    and Deputy Supreme Commander of theUAE Armed Forces, tweeted: “We’re closely following the Chinese government’s efforts to contain the spread of the corona virus  We’re confident in their ability to overcome
    this crisis. The UAE is ready to provide all support to China and cooperate with the international community to tackle this virus.”On March 4, as part of the UAE’s Homeland of Humanity Initiative, the UAE evacuated
    215 people of different nationalities from China’s Hubei Province to the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, where they received the necessary medical evaluation and care.

    Pakistan:

    The UAE delivered a first batch of crucial medical supplies to Pakistan on April 2. UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Alzaabi tweeted: “Our commitment for humanitarian approaches and principles to help people
    in delicate situation has no limits.” On April 5, the second batch of 11 metric tons of medical supplies provided by the UAE arrived in Islamabad.On April 28, the UAE sent an additional 14 metric tons of medical and food supplies to Pakistan, benefiting 7,000 medical professionals.

    Nepal

    On April 29, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Nepal, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals.

    Bangladesh

    07 On April 29, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to the Philippines, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals. On April 30, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Bangladesh, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals.
  • Mohamed bin Zayed sends congratulatory message to South Korean President on 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations

    Mohamed bin Zayed sends congratulatory message to South Korean President on 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations

    SEOUL, 10th July, 2020 (WAM)

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has sent a message to President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, congratulating him on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries.The message was delivered by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha during a meeting held as part of Sheikh Abdullah’s state visit to the East Asian country.

    The two top diplomats announced the ”fast track” entry system between the UAE and South Korea in light of the special joint strategic partnership and the two countries’ efforts to find a safe travel passage that ensures easy, smooth entry procedures and enables visitors to both countries, for important trade or humanitarian purposes, to start their activities immediately.The fast track entry service will ensure implementation of precautionary measures before and after travel between the two countries, which will reduce the quarantine period and contribute to efforts aimed at resuming trade, business, and humanitarian activities between the two countries in a fast, safe way.

    The announcement of the fast track entry follows the constructive, and exceptional bilateral cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic wherein the UAE provided a special entry permit to Korean businesspeople, and especially those working on Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, on entry to the UAE. The two countries also operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Incheon and coordinated on the repatriation of citizens.

    The two ministers also took stock of the latest regional and global developments and issues of mutual concern, including Yemen, Syria, Libya and Iran.H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed commended the level of bilateral cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus and in addressing its repercussions, and valued South Korea’s medical support in efforts to contain the virus.Sheikh Abdullah also praised the adherence of the Korean resident community in the UAE to precautionary and preventive measures taken by the UAE to contain the virus, and expressed his best wishes to the friendly Korean people.

    Sheikh Abdullah also valued the support shown by the friendly Republic of South Korea for Expo 2020, which the UAE will host next year in Dubai, and looks forward to the distinguished participation of South Korea in the international event.The UAE Ambassador to South Korea, Abdullah Saif Ali Al Nuaimi, attended the meeting.