Day: January 19, 2022

ABU DHABI, The UAE Public Prosecution has ordered a gang of nine members to be referred to the court after being found guilty of committing a money-laundering crime using the funds they collected from theft and fraud operations.

In a statement issued today, the Public Prosecution said: “Following thorough investigations conducted by the Sharjah Public Prosecution, it was found that a gang of nine suspects are targeting workers. They used to issue SIM cards under workers’ names, open bank accounts and obtain ATM cards under their names.

The gang was running and managing these accounts through online banking Apps available on smartphones and were defrauding victims by calling them, pretending to be bank employees who want to update their data or win a financial prize. At that time, they obtain the necessary information to access the victims’ accounts, transfer money to other bank accounts they had opened for this purpose, then withdraw cash and deposit it in other accounts belonging to them to send it later outside the country. Investigations also revealed that they had forged some bank seals as well”.

The Public Prosecution stressed that necessary legal actions have been taken against the culprits and were referred to the competent court, urging the public to be cautious and not to cooperate or respond to fraudsters via telephone calls or by any means of communication, and to inform the competent authorities immediately whenever they receive such calls.

The Public Prosecution said it will ask the competent court to apply the maximum penalty against the accused, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Decree No. 20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, which stipulates that a temporary imprisonment and a fine of no less than AED 300,000 (three hundred thousand dirhams) and no more than AED 10,000,000 (ten million dirhams) shall be applied on perpetrators of money laundering crime.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received today a phone call from Ismael Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Mauritanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

During the phone call, Ismael Ould Cheikh Ahmed expressed Mauritania’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack by the terrorist Houthi militia on civil areas and facilities in the UAE.

He also reiterated his country’s full solidarity with the UAE against all threats to its security and stability.

He offered condolences to the UAE over the victims of this cowardly terrorist act and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received today a phone call from Cote d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kandia Camara.

During the phone call, Camara expressed Cote d’Ivoire’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack by the terrorist Houthi militia on civil areas and facilities in the UAE.

She also reiterated her country’s full solidarity with the UAE against the cowardly terrorist attack.

She offered condolences to the UAE over the victims of this cowardly terrorist act and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received a phone call from Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibah, Interim Prime Minister of Libya, who condemned the Houthi attacks on civilian facilities and sites in the UAE that caused several injuries and deaths.

Al-Dbeibah stated that the attacks violate international laws and human values, stressing his country’s solidarity and support for all actions deemed necessary by the UAE to protect its security and safety.

He also extended his condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery, praying to Allah Almighty to protect the UAE and its people and ensure its security, stability and prosperity.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed thanked al-Dbeibah for his initiative and kind gesture, wishing Libya security and peace.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi will prevent more carbon emissions than previously expected.

This was announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, showcasing the essential role that nuclear energy plays in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development in the UAE and around the world.

New data made available by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) identifies nuclear energy as the energy source with the lowest lifecycle carbon emissions, making it one of the cleanest of all the assessed technologies. Based on the latest data, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced that the four Units of the Barakah Plant will prevent 22.4 million tons of carbon emissions every year, 6 percent more than previously forecast.

“The Barakah Plant is a sustainable powerhouse for the UAE; leading the largest decarbonisation drive of any industry here locally and in the wider Arab World today and spearheading the nation’s commitment to tackling climate change. Since the start of commercial operations in 2021, Unit 1 has been the largest single electricity generator in the Arab World, completely carbon emissions free. The UAE’s decision to diversify its energy sources to include nuclear is paying dividends today as we work to make the largest contribution to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative,” said Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC.

The 22.4 million tonnes prevented by the Barakah Plant is equivalent to 4.8 million passenger cars driven for one year. This is based on the updated projections and using new data on vehicle emissions. There are approximately 3.5 million cars on the UAE’s road’s today, demonstrating the significant positive impact the Barakah Plant is having on the UAE’s carbon footprint, rapidly decarbonising the UAE’s energy sector.

According to data from the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), carbon emissions is expected to decrease by 50 percent in 2025 as a result of the Barakah Plant being fully operational as well as the launch of additional large scale solar power generation and efficient water desalination. In the same year, Barakah will be responsible for producing more than 85 percent of Abu Dhabi’s clean electricity.

Nuclear energy in the UAE is an enabler of sustainable growth and the Barakah Plant has become an international case-study for the delivery of a new nuclear energy project in line with international best practices and standards for quality, reliability and safety. When fully operational, the Barakah Plant will produce 5.6 gigawatts of electricity with zero carbon emissions, demonstrating the significant abilities of nuclear energy in producing baseload electricity and delivering solutions to climate change today. Over the next 60 years, the Plant will continue to deliver clean electricity 24/7, contributing significantly to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative.

The Barakah Plant is one of the largest nuclear energy plants in the world, with four APR-1400 units. Construction of the Plant began in 2012 and has progressed steadily ever since. The development of the Barakah Plant as a whole is now more than 96 percent complete.

Source: Emirates News Agency