Day: October 6, 2021

ABU DHABI, The National Archives (NA) received 251 boxes of historical documents from the central archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as part of the keenness of both sides to perform their national role.

The NA expressed its happiness at receiving the documents, including data and information about the ministry’s efforts to establish foreign relations following the formation of the UAE.

On the occasion, Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Executive Director of the NA, highlighted the importance of preserving this part of the nation’s memory and making it available to scholars and people interested in the history of the UAE and the Gulf region thanking the ministry for the valuable documents.

Abdullah Mohamed Al-Blooki, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, lauded the work of the NA’s “e Preservation and Restoration Centre” and thanked the NA for cooperating with the ministry’s “Documents and Archiving Department.”

Hamad Al Mutairi, Director of Archives Administration at the NA, said the NA is keen to implement the highest quality standards across all stages of archiving the ministry’s documents.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved a Decree establishing the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security.

The new entity merges the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, the Federal Customs Authority, and the General Authority of Ports, Borders and Free Zones Security.

The Authority is responsible for regulating the affairs of citizenship, passports, entry and residence of foreigners in the country, promoting ports, borders and free zones’ security, raising their efficiency and readiness, as well as organising and managing customs work in the country in accordance with global standards.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security shall be responsible for proposing and preparing policies, strategies and legislation related to identity and citizenship affairs, passports, entry and residence of foreigners, customs and port security along with proceeding with the relevant approvals from the Cabinet. It will also work on establishing, developing and updating the population registry and personal data system in the country and manage it in accordance with the best practices, as well as setting up systems, programmes and procedures to ensure the issuance of identity cards to all citizens and residents of the country.

The new entity is also responsible for preparing the laws, regulations, standards and requirements related to the passports, citizenship, entry affairs as well as foreigners’ residency in its various categories, and submitting it for relevant approvals by the Cabinet.

The authority is mandated to develop and unify requirements and procedures related to the ports, borders and free zones’ safety and security, raising the efficiency and readiness of these sites along with strengthening their security capabilities, in addition to managing ports, control and inspection of passengers, shipments, and incoming, outgoing and transiting goods to control the movement of entry and exit at ports and free zones.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security shall be responsible for issuing, renewing, suspending, withdrawing and closing ports and free zones licences, and approving them by the Cabinet.

The Authority will work on developing unified customs procedures and those related to inspection, control, tariffs and customs data, and combating customs smuggling and fraud on all incoming, outgoing and transit shipments and goods through the country’s ports, in accordance with relevant standards.

It shall also be concerned with following up the implementation of international obligations and requirements in the field of security of ports, borders and free zones, including the approval and application of standard rules for the specifications of devices used to detect materials and goods imported and exported from the country. The Authority shall represent the country in joining or signing treaties and agreements with other countries, Gulf, regional and international organisations and bodies in the relevant fields.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the issuance of limited edition commemorative silver coins to mark the inaugural commercial operations of the first Unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, which commenced on 6th April, 2021.

Through the issuance of these coins, CBUAE seeks to commemorate the historic commercial operations milestone for Unit 1 of the Barakah Plant, which became the largest single generator of electricity in the UAE.

The Barakah Plant is run by Emirati-led highly qualified teams and supports the achievement of the UAE’s vision of ensuring sustainable national growth and economic prosperity by providing carbon-free electricity 24/7.

CBUAE will issue 500 silver commemorative coins, each weighing 40 grams. The front of the coin will include an illustration of Unit 1 of the Barakah Plant and the name of the Plant in Arabic and English. However, the back of the coin will feature the UAE’s official logo and the UAE’s Central Bank name in Arabic and English.

All issued commemorative coins will be handed to the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the owner and developer of the Barakah Plant, and will not be available for sale at the Central Bank headquarters and branches.

Source: Emirates News Agency