Day: June 27, 2021

ABU DHABI, The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) organised a special virtual ceremony to honour ten talented UAE nationals, who took part in the recent Emirates Skills National Competition 2021.

ENEC CEO Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi visited the event held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), where he met with the participants, and commended them on their excellent work.

The virtual ceremony was attended by Dr. Mubarak Al Shamsi, Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

Al Hammadi applauded the dedication of the ten talented youth and wished them continued success in regional and international competitions. He also highlighted the importance of learning new skills to achieve their full potential.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The UAE Pro League held, on Sunday, June 27, the 2020-21 season’s ordinary General Assembly meeting via video conferencing.

The meeting was headed by UAE Pro League Chairman Abdulla Naser Al-Jneibi and attended by representatives of all 14 professional clubs, UAEPL board members, and CEO Waleed Al Hosani.

The UAEPL expressed its appreciation and gratitude to the professional clubs through a video that was presented ahead of the meeting. The video reflected how the clubs’ efforts throughout the season ensured the success of the competitions at all levels, while overcoming every obstacle during an exceptional season for Emirati and international football.

UAE Pro League Chairman Abdulla Naser Al-Jneibi delivered a speech at the beginning of the meeting, saying, “On behalf of everyone here, we express gratitude to our wise leadership, who played a major role in the season’s success. They provided us with support, guidance, and the means to finish the season in the best possible way.”

He added, “Leagues all over the world faced a lot of challenges, but thanks to the huge support, not only did we manage to finish the football season in the UAE, but we also hosted several initiatives, clubs, and sports officials. The UAE was the destination that hosted all the events in this period, which reflected the success of the whole system.”

Afterwards, the minutes of the previous General Assembly meeting were approved. Three members were appointed to review the meeting minutes, namely Ittihad Kalba Football Company CEO Khalid Saeed Al Naqbi, Al Jazira Football Company CEO Ali Yousef Al Hammadi, and Al Wasl Football Company board member and CEO Mohamed Ali Amer.

The UAEPL CEO then presented the progress report of the ordinary General Assembly for the year 2020. Al Hosani delivered a presentation on the activity report for the 2020-21 season, including all the achievements of the past season at the technical, organizational, marketing, and administrative levels.

The meeting also approved the appointment of the firm Deloitte and Touche as an external auditor for the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30, 2021, according to approved policies and procedures.

The meeting also saw discussions of the clubs’ suggestions, amid wide participation from club representatives.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Misdemeanors Court issued judgments in three different traffic cases, where five young men were convicted of reckless and irresponsible driving on the highway, endangering their lives and the lives of others, and causing damage to public roads.

The sentences rendered against the offenders include imprisonment for six months for each, followed by three months of community service, and fines totaling AED 50,000, in addition to a six-month suspension of their driving licenses, and confiscation of their cars, which will be sold in a public auction to repair the road damages they caused.

The Public Prosecution commended the role of the Abu Dhabi Police in arresting and apprehending the accused, emphasising that showboating in public streets is one of the most irresponsible behaviours among youth, and poses a threat to themselves and others.

The Public Prosecution called upon educational and community authorities to cooperate with the concerned authorities and intensify awareness campaigns to limit irresponsible behaviours on the roads and any other forms of reckless endangerment.

The Public Prosecution explained that, according to Article 348 of the Federal Penal Code, “Any person who willfully commits an act that would endanger the life, health, security or freedoms of people shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine or one of these two penalties.”

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced it will expand the roll-out of EDE COVID-19 scanners across the emirate following a successful pilot phase. The decision also follows the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s approval of EDE scanners as effective and viable detectors of the COVID-19 virus.

The decision is part of the emirate’s commitment to continuously enhancing COVID-19 precautionary measures that protect public health using the latest technology. EDE scanning technology will also play a key role in limiting COVID-19 transmission by establishing safe zones that are subject to a series of preventive procedures.

Effective from 28 June, EDE scanners will be used at various shopping malls, some residential areas, and all land and air entry points.

If the scanner identifies a person as being potentially infected with COVID-19, they will not be permitted to enter and must follow the approved protocol and take a PCR test within 24 hours.

Source: Emirates News Agency