Day: May 25, 2021

ABU DHABI, The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has issued a warning to owners of trucks parked in Musaffah parking lot M18, for a period exceeding 6 months. Reiterating the necessity to follow up with the administration of the parking lot, to update their vehicle’s data and pay their outstanding fee.

In a statement, ITC emphasised that failure to do so will result in undertaking the necessary legal actions with the competent authorities in Abu Dhabi to sell the abandoned vehicles in an auction.

In this regard, ITC has brought to the attention of truck owners the importance of adhering to the rules of managing public parking spaces and has requested truck owners not leave their vehicles in a way that blocks vehicles’ movement in the parking lot. Additionally, neglecting to pay outstanding fees for a prolonged time or failing to update trucks’ data violates the rules and regulations.

ITC also stated that any violation of said rules will result in undertaking the necessary legal actions.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The UAE Pro League announced that the 2020-21 Arabian Gulf League Awards ceremony will be held at the start of the 2021-22 season, with the awards categories and voting schedule set to be revealed at a later date.

The winners will then be announced at the Arabian Gulf League Awards ceremony.

The UAEPL will hold its ordinary general assembly meeting for the 2020-21 season on June 27 via video conferencing, with representatives of all 14 clubs set to be in attendance.

The decisions were announced on May 24, following the board’s 11th periodic meeting for the 2020-21 season via video conferencing. The meeting was headed by UAE Pro League Chairman Abdulla Naser Al-Jneibi and attended by Vice President Jamal Hamed Al Marri and board members Mohammed Obaid AlYamahi, Hassan Taleb Al Marri, Tariq Ali Al Shabibi, Saeed Obaid Al Kaabi, and Jawaher Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi, in addition to CEO Waleed Al Hosani and Business Development Consultant Dr. Khalid Mohammed Abdullah.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), President of the Regional Association II (Asia), and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) today opened the 17th Session of RA II (ASIA) that draws the participation of 141 representatives from 31 WMO members and several other international organisations.

Running from 25 to 26 May, 2021, the session kicked off with the progress report on the achievements of RA II (ASIA) since the last session and Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous expressed his appreciation for the Secretariat for its unwavering support despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic.

Addressing the session, Professor Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General, encouraged the participants to share their thoughts on how the regional reform process could be effectively implemented at the regional scale.

Professor Gerhard Adrian, President of WMO, also delivered a speech lauding the achievements made by the regional organization amid the unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic to the organization’s activities across the globe.

During their previous discussions, RA II members agreed on a new format for its session, and to hold the session in two phases.

RA II Phase I, currently underway, proposes the establishment of Task Teams on the Regional Concept (TT-RC), a Task Team on Review of the Regional Partnership and Sub-regional Cooperation (TT-RP) and the terms of reference and membership. The members are set to agree on the Phase 2 of RA II during the current session.

The session also outlined three key flagship initiatives including the Report on State of Climate in Asia 2020, Public and Private Engagement (PPE), and Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF).

Furthermore, the Session will discuss the way forward towards the regional implementation of WMO strategy on enhanced services, State of Climate Report in Asia, observations and data exchange, research and innovation and RA II Operating Plan 2021–2024.

WMO’s six Regional Associations for Asia, Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and South America meet once every four years, when it elects a President and a Vice-president.

The election will be held online tomorrow, 26 May from 11:00am to 11:40 am UAE local time.

Dr. Al Mandous submitted his nomination for the candidacy of President of RA II for a second term from 2021-2025 through the UAE Government.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The United Arab Emirates today celebrated Africa Day in commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, the precursor to the African Union, on May 25, 1963.

In remarks delivered on the occasion of Africa Day celebrations, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said: “The United Arab Emirates deeply values its partnerships with African nations across all fields. Through joint efforts to achieve development and prosperity across the African continent, we continue to work towards a better world for generations to come.”

“Today, the UAE affirms its wishes for the welfare and progress of its African partners, as well as our commitment to further strengthening the ties of fraternity and cooperation that unite our regions,” Sheikh Shakhbout added.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, discussed means to boost security and stability in the Middle East, in light of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.

During a phone call on Monday, Sheikh Abdullah and Blinken talked about the importance of establishing trust between Hamas and Israel, and finding a comprehensive solution to ensure lasting peace and a better life for their peoples, commending the tireless efforts that led to the ceasefire.

The two top diplomats highlighted the solid strategic relations between the UAE and the US, and the expanding UAE-US cooperation in all fields.

Sheikh Abdullah underscored the deep UAE-US bilateral ties and the joint efforts they made to achieve stability and maintain peace and security around the world.

He further asserted the UAE’s unwavering commitment to maintain security and stability in the region and support international efforts towards that goal, pointing out that such stability is the foundation stone of sustainable development.

Sheikh Abdullah concluded by praising the US’s support of the Abraham Accords and their efforts to highlight its key role in ensuring stability and achieving peace, expressing his hope for a brighter future built on tolerance and coexistence in the region.

Source: Emirates News Agency