August 22, 2022

Al Bowardi discusses military cooperation with Chief of Staff of Sudanese Armed Forces

ABU DHABI, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, today received, in his office, Lt. General Muhammad Othman Al Hussein, Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and his accompanying delegation, who are currently visiting the UAE.

The meeting was attended by Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Mattar Salem Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence; and several officials and officers from the ministry.

During the meeting, Al Bowardi welcomed Lt. General Al Hussein and his delegation, commending the positive developments in the bilateral ties between the two countries, in light of the support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

“The relations between the UAE and Sudan are a model of effective overall cooperation, supported by the convergence in their views and stances towards the region and the rest of the world,” Al Bowardi said, noting that the UAE’s leadership has repeatedly affirmed its support for Sudan during various occasions.

The two sides also discussed the ongoing overall cooperation between the UAE and Sudan and highlighted the keenness of the two countries to enhance their relations, most notably in military and defence areas.

Lt. General Al Rumaithi also received Lt. General Al Hussein, under the framework of the ongoing coordination and consultation between the two countries.

During their meeting, Al Rumaithi welcomed Al Hussein, and discussed with him the close Emirati-Sudanese ties.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 22, 2022

Ministry of Culture and Youth, Ajman Municipality cooperate on enhancing emirate’s cultural profile

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Culture and Youth has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Municipality and Planning Department of Ajman to build effective relations between both parties, expand cooperation to enhance the cultural profile of the emirate and offer guidelines for joint future projects between the two parties.

The MoU was signed by Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, at the department’s headquarters in Ajman in the presence of officials from both sides.

As per the MoU, the two parties will cooperate in providing technical consultations, supporting, and sponsoring initiatives to encourage Emirati artists to participate in art projects locally and internationally. The two parties will coordinate, organise, and exhibit artworks as part of the Ajman Art Project. They will also send out invitations to the audience for the event. The two parties will also work jointly on art projects to enhance the emirate’s representation in exhibitions and events, thereby contributing to the UAE’s and Ajman’s art scene and strengthening institutional cooperation.

The ministry agreed to strengthen cooperation with Ajman in educational campaigns, programmes and activities, exhibitions, and initiatives, raising awareness among the youth and reaching out to youth councillors to organise art events. The MoU also stipulates conducting research into the upcoming activities and initiatives and exchanging experiences and data between the two parties.

Speaking about the MoU, Mubarak Al Nakhi, said, “This MoU serves to strengthen the UAE’s exemplary efforts in joint institutional work at the local and regional levels. We cannot achieve our goals or accomplish any future projects without partnership and cooperation between various stakeholders in the country. With its multi-pronged approach, this MoU will help us undertake joint projects with the Emirate of Ajman for culture and community development.”

He continued, “The ministry seeks to implement the guidance of the good leadership to strengthen cooperation between different sectors. We acknowledge the importance of building a thriving cultural ecosystem and supporting talented people in the country. Not only does it help to promote national identity, but it also opens new avenues for the youth to play an active role in shaping the future of the country. We envisage our country to be placed among the leading countries in the world in the field of development, creativity, innovation and joint institutional action.”

Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi stressed that under the guidance of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Head of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, the department seeks to consolidate joint action with federal authorities to achieve its strategic objectives and support cultural projects that impact lives positively.

He added that Ajman Municipality and Planning Department is proud to work with the Ministry of Culture and Youth, which is responsible for developing strategies and drawing up integrated cultural and youth policies in the UAE to develop culture, youth, and media. The ministry oversees various cultural and media sectors, including tangible and intangible cultural heritage, literature, visual and performing arts, audio and video, design, digital creativity, and the cultural and creative industries. It is also tasked with maintaining national identity, promoting national belonging among citizens, supporting young talent and monitoring media content.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 22, 2022

ADAFSA to launch 14th livestock vaccination campaign for 2022-2023

ABU DHABI, The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is set to launch the 14th annual vaccination campaign 2022-2023 against diseases affecting livestock in Abu Dhabi, from 28 August 2022 to 31 May 2023. To enhance the biosecurity system by improving animal immunity and eradicating epidemic diseases, the campaign targets controlling three diseases, including peste des petits ruminants (PPR), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and crystalline inflammation.

The vaccination campaign will consist of three stages; the first one is to vaccinate animals against PPR, while the second stage targets vaccinating livestock against FMD and crystalline inflammation. Meanwhile, the third stage aims to vaccinate animals against FMD and crystalline inflammation.

The campaign will witness vaccinating about 2,182,870 animals (cows, goats, sheep) against FMD, while 943,398 goats would be vaccinated against crystalline inflammation. Moreover, the needed vaccines would be administrated to sheep and goats against PPR.

ADAFSA’s regular vaccination campaigns aim to prevent the outbreak of epidemic diseases and boosting livestock immunity, thus enhancing the biosecurity system in the emirate. The campaign also contributes to reducing the use of veterinary medicines and eradicating diseases in the long term, thereby developing the livestock sector and increasing economic returns for livestock breeders.

On the other hand, ADAFSA urges livestock breeders to collaborate with vaccination teams and follow guidelines, to help vaccinate their animals successfully. To facilitate the process, breeders are advised to contact the nearest veterinary clinic to schedule a visit and prepare animals for the vaccination process.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 22, 2022

UAE announces 623 new COVID-19 cases, 640 recoveries, and no deaths in last 24 hours

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 163,744 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 623 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 1,010,399.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

The Ministry added that no COVID-19-related deaths have been recorded in the past 24 hours, keeping the total number of deaths in the country at 2,341.

MoHAP also noted that an additional 640 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 988,787.

Source: Emirates News Agency

August 22, 2022

‘Judiciary and Law’ journal looks at new development in light of UAE legislation

ABU DHABI, The Judicial Research and Studies Centre at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has released the eleventh issue of the refereed scientific periodical “Judiciary and Law”, in an electronic version.

This electronic version includes a variety of studies and research specialising in the legal and judicial field to keep pace with the new development prospects and the resulting legal challenges that require providing appropriate solutions to it in light of the new legislation.

The journal’s editorial dealt with judicial and legislative developments during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who led the empowerment phase. He succeeded the Founding Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and followed his approach, consolidating the civilised state’s march, and enabling its developmental achievements in various aspects, especially justice and the preservation of rights, making the UAE an oasis of justice and safety in deciding cases worldwide.

It also shed light on the solid constitutional experience of the UAE and the strength of its constitutional institutions, which was demonstrated by the election of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the country, under the provisions of Part Two of Chapter Four of the Constitution. It is an election that heralds a new phase, where the pace of leadership is accelerating in pursuit of the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071, which President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has outlined to build the future emirates as a leader in building and serving people and to be an example of hope, tolerance and civilised values.

In this context, the eleventh issue of the magazine included numerous studies, legal research, jurisprudence and judicial rulings, which enrich the judicial work in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi, to develop the judicial system by keeping pace with changes to ensure sustainability and business continuity within a futuristic vision.

The research published in the new issue deals with issues of arbitration in personal status matters, legal protection of the Emirati moral cultural heritage, language and law and the challenges of the digital age, international legal protection of personal data in times of crisis, digital age of majority, the legal framework for regulating the commercial exploitation of space, modern legislative orientation in the law of crimes and penalties, and the criminal policy for the protection of administrative contracts.

Source: Emirates News Agency