Day: June 3, 2022

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MoHAP signs agreement to support ‘Nafis’ federal programme

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novartis, a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, to develop a 12-month extensive training programme for Emirati graduates holding pharmacy degrees.

The training programme will promote the presence of Emirati cadres in the private sector by attracting talents, improving the skills of fresh graduates and equipping them with necessary skills and experience to build a successful career in the private pharmaceutical sector.

Under the agreement, trainees will receive a monthly stipend from the company, and upon course completion, they will have the option to apply for full-time positions or join international pharmaceutical companies operating in the country.

Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Health Regulation Sector at MoHAP, and Mohamed Ezz Eldin, President and Head of Gulf Cluster at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, signed the MoU at the MoHAP headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Under-Secretary of MoHAP.

Highlighting the importance of the MoU, Al Olama said that the partnership with Novartis comes in line with the ministry’s efforts aimed at supporting ‘Nafis’, the federal programme that seeks to increase the competitiveness of the Emirati workforce and facilitate the private sector employment of UAE citizens launched as part of the second package of the Projects of the 50.

“We are committed to developing and qualifying national cadres in the medical and pharmaceutical fields by encouraging major medical companies to attract and invest in national talents of pharmacy graduates and provide opportunities for them to explore job opportunities and gain qualitative expertise and skills,” Al Olama stated.

For his part, Al Amiri underscored the ministry’s commitment to developing a long-term strategy to train and qualify Emirati cadres, particularly pharmacy graduates, as well as developing training initiatives and programmes in cooperation with international medical and pharmaceutical companies to increase the presence of Emirati competencies in the private sector.

He stated that training programmes will effectively empower fresh graduates and allow them to enter the labour market in the private sector, especially in competitive fields requiring exceptional competence.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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ENEC, KEPCO discuss future cooperation in nuclear sector

ABU DHABI, Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), met with Seung-il Cheong, President and CEO of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the joint venture partner and prime contractor of the Brakah Nuclear Energy Project, being developed in the Al Dhafra region in the Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The meeting took place in the Korean capital, Seoul, as a key component of a UAE delegation visit to meet with KEPCO and Team Korea companies, as well as with key government officials. Al Hammadi’s visit to South Korea comes within the framework of the joint venture agreement between ENEC and KEPCO and in line with the special strategic partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Korea.

Al Hammadi and Cheong discussed the progress of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, with the KEPCO CEO reaffirming his team’s commitment to completing the remaining units at Barakah in an efficient and high-quality manner to realise the full value of the plant in terms of electricity generated and the significant carbon emissions the plant saves. They also discussed prospects for future cooperation and exploring the opportunities available in the nuclear energy sector.

The overall completion rate of the Barakah Plant is now more than 97 percent, as the first and second Units are commercially operational and producing electricity 24/7, and the third Unit is in the operational readiness phase pending receipt the Operating License from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).

The Barakah Plant is accelerating the decarbonisation of the power sector in the UAE and the Arab World, significantly contributing to achieving Net Zero by 2050.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE-Kazakhstan Joint Consular Committee convenes virtually for third session

ABU DHABI, The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of the Kazakhstan Joint Consular Committee convened for its third session in sustained efforts to advance and consolidate cooperation between the two friendly countries in all joint consular affairs and services to care for and serve their citizens.

The session was chaired by Dr. Majed Ali Al Mansoori, Director of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and Bauyrzhan Akatayev, Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Dr. Majed Al Mansoori conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and his praise of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries in the consular field and his wishes of success for the meeting.

Dr. Al Mansoori stressed the importance of cooperation in the consular field and its role in advancing and bolstering relations between the two countries. He praised the positive developments achieved during this year in terms of bilateral consular relations despite the challenges resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic and thanked both sides for efforts exerted to provide outstanding consular services and facilitate the movement of citizens of the two countries.

Bauyrzhan Akatayev praised the leading position the UAE holds at the regional and international levels, and its pivotal economic and commercial role, and stressed that his country seeks to bolster consular cooperation to serve the citizens of both friendly countries.

During the meeting, Al Mansoori affirmed the UAE’s keenness on bolstering and developing relations between their countries, reflecting the aspirations and orientations of the high leadership. He added that relations between UAE and Kazakhstan have witnessed qualitative shifts in various fields from energy to investment and trade, and scientific and technical space discovery, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992.

For his part, Akatayev praised the development of bilateral relations between the two countries over the past years, especially in the field of consular cooperation and particularly during the global COVID-19 crisis. He praised the experience of the UAE, which boasts one of the pioneering experiences in this field, stressing that his country aspires to develop cooperation and exchange experiences with the UAE in this area, to the benefit of the citizens of both countries, and to strengthen their bilateral ties.

The meeting was attended by representatives from various departments at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports as well as representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Republic Kazakhstan, who tackled a number of consular subjects of common interest.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Khalifa bin Zayed’s journey focused on improving lives of UAE’s citizens, residents

ABU DHABI, The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s journey was full of pioneering initiatives and decisions that focused on improving the lives of the UAE’s citizens and residents, as well as achieving the country’s supreme objectives and priorities.

Sheikh Khalifa was close to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was always keen to accompany his elder son in his activities and daily visits until the formation of the country.

Sheikh Khalifa played a major role in prioritising the needs of citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, when he witnessed the lives of Emirati people and became acquainted with their needs in terms of housing, education, health and infrastructure.

When Sheikh Zayed became the Ruler of Abu Dhabi in August 1966, he appointed his son, Sheikh Khalifa, as his representative in the Eastern Region.

In the following years, Sheikh Khalifa occupied several major positions, becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the government of his father, Sheikh Zayed. He also managed the implementation of a number of major projects.

On 1st February 1969, Sheikh Khalifa was appointed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and on 23rd December 1973, he assumed the position of Deputy Prime Minister in the second federal cabinet, continuing a career full of giving.

On 20th January 1974, he became the President of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, overseeing the completion of the emirate’s comprehensive development programmes, including the construction of houses, water supply facilities, roads and infrastructure.

In 1976, Sheikh Khalifa ordered the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and in 1981, he established the Department of Social Services and Commercial Buildings, known as the ‘Khalifa Committe’, and in 1991, he established a loans authority to enable the emirate’s citizens to buy real estate.

After assuming power as UAE President on 3rd November, 2004, Sheikh Khalifa launched the UAE’s first strategy to achieve sustainable and balanced development.

He aimed to follow the legacy of his father, Sheikh Zayed, who believed in the UAE’s key role in leading its people to a prosperous future characterised by safety and stability. He, therefore, visited all areas of the country to explore the needs of the community.

In 2009, Sheikh Khalifa was re-elected as the UAE President, and he continued to implement ambitious political, administrative, economic, social and cultural development strategies.

Sheikh Khalifa launched many initiatives in various areas and ordered the construction and maintenance of citizens’ housing, due to his keenness to ensure the stability of their families. On 2nd December 2012, he ordered those concerned to replace all old citizen houses in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain and Fujairah that were built before 1990.

In April 2015, the Follow-Up Committee of UAE President Initiatives approved a list of 504 citizens’ houses to be maintained and replaced. These projects included the maintenance of 105 houses at a cost of AED40.1 million and the replacement of 75 houses at a cost of AED63.9 million.

In 2012, Sheikh Khalifa launched the Absher Initiative to encourage the participation of citizen cadres in the labour market. In 2005, he allocated AED16 billion to develop infrastructure and service facilities in the Northern Emirates.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE, Egypt, Jordan ministers convene to set roadmap for Industrial partnership

ABU DHABI, Ministers from the UAE, Egypt and Jordan have met for the first time since the signing of the Industrial partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth last week, to discuss a roadmap for implementing initiatives related to the new partnership.

The tripartite higher committee meeting was attended by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Dr. Nevein Gamea, Egyptian Minister of Industry and Trade; and Yousef Al Shamali, Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply.

The Ministers discussed timeframes for implementing the initiatives and how their performance can be measured. They also discussed establishing mechanisms for the governance of the partnership, as well as the tasks of the higher committee and the executive committee, to ensure the partnership’s objectives are met.

During the meeting, the Ministers discussed expanding the partnership by adding new members, accelerating economically feasible opportunities under the umbrella of the industrial sector in the three countries, facilitating cooperation and integration by involving more sectors, and coordinating with government entities and the private sector. The meeting focused on the importance of private sector participation and its important role in enabling the industrial partnership, which focuses on five sectors including agriculture, food, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, textiles, minerals, and petrochemicals.

The members approved the appointment of Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, as Secretary-General of the tripartite higher committee. The steering and executive committee will continue its work and meet next month to follow up on the partnership’s progress.

Dr. Al Jaber said, “In line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology seeks to enhance industrial integration with Arab nations and the rest of the world to achieve a major leap in the sector, locally and regionally. This partnership focuses on integration and leveraging the competitive advantages and the unique capabilities of each of the three countries. The partnership will be the nucleus of broader collaboration that contributes to building a more sustainable economic base for each member country.

“I commend the support of the three countries’ senior leaderships in this partnership. The professionalism and enthusiasm demonstrated by the teams from each country reflect our shared will to accelerate the implementation of the partnership’s mechanisms. We are all committed to enabling positive economic returns in the medium- and long-term, the necessary procedural steps, feasibility studies, the immediate implementation of projects, the adoption of an integrated industrial partnership strategy, and private sector entities to implement their own investment projects.”

“This partnership reflects the UAE’s commitment to establishing quality partnerships regionally and globally in a way that enhances the UAE’s industrial sector and enables industrial investors to access global markets. Investors will benefit from the competitive advantages provided by the three countries, such as logistics, infrastructure, and the availability of raw materials. These advantages can help to ensure robust supply chains, stimulating sustainable economic growth, and enhancing value-added industries for the economies of the UAE, Egypt and Jordan,” Dr. Al Jaber added.

The steering and executive committee is tasked with connecting private sector entities with investors in five key sectors, assessing the feasibility of projects, creating a roadmap for the implementation of projects, monitoring challenges and enablers to stimulate investment, and identifying and enabling the implementation of projects.

The set of resources and competitive advantages include raw materials, such as energy resources in the UAE, fertile agricultural lands in Egypt, and minerals in both Egypt and Jordan. The three countries also have strong capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector with the possibility to develop and expand their production capacity. They also have strong capabilities in the fields of aluminum, steel, and petrochemicals, among others.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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