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EMIRATES: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members, the Rulers of the Emirates, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah.

Their Crown Princes and deputy rulers also sent similar cables to the Saudi King.

Source: Emirates News Agency

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hisham Sharaf sent on Tuesday, a congratulatory message to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on the occasion of her country’s National Day.

On 6 March 1957, the Gold Coast (now known as Ghana) gained independence from Britain.

The Independence Day of Ghana is a national holiday celebrated yearly and the day is granted as an official state holiday for the citizens of Ghana .

Source: Yemen News Agency

The Industry and Trade Office in Rada’a District in Al-Bayda Governorate destroyed on Tuesday four tons of expired food and consumer items.

During the destruction process, Ahmed al-Tahri, director of the industry office in the province, explained that the operation took place after completing all legal procedures related to these materials, which were seized in some shops.

In turn, the Director of Rada’a District, Ahmed Al-Akam, praised the efforts of the control teams of the Industry Office in seizing expired materials, pointing to the need to enhance community awareness to verify the sources of goods and the date of production and expiry for the safety of citizens.

While the Director of the Industry Office in the Directorate confirmed the continuation of the field visit of the control teams until the end of Ramadan month to control supply violations.

The destruction was attended by the director of the Hygiene and Improvement Fund in the governorate, Abdul Hafeez Al-Maghrabi, prosecutor Ahmed Al-Maori, a
nd representatives of a number of concerned authorities.

Source: Yemen News Agency

ABU DHABI: Kicking off today, the third annual edition of the Forbes 30/50 Summit is returning to Abu Dhabi, scheduled from 5th to 8th March, 2024, at The Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas. Chaired by ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath, Mika Brzezinski, founder of Know Your Value, and co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”, and Huma Abedin, Author and MSNBC Contributor, this event will bring together distinguished women from both the “30 Under 30” and “50 Over 50” lists, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s capacity for curating impactful, globally relevant events.

Strategically located in Abu Dhabi, as a global crossroads and hub for cultural exchange, the event coincides with International Women’s Day. The 2024 Forbes 30/50 Summit is dedicated to fostering mentorship, encouraging cross-generational bonds, and providing essential insights and guidance to empower women globally. The summit will take place at renowned venues, including Mamsha Al Saadiyat and Louvre Abu Dhabi, offering a backdrop of cultural and impactful sign
ificance.

Emphasising Abu Dhabi as a leading choice for renowned events that deliver global impact, the summit boasts an impressive line-up of speakers known for their significant contributions to culture, business, entrepreneurship, sport, music, and advocacy.

Personalities including Suze Orman, personal finance expert, author, and podcast host; Sheila Johnson, founder and CEO of Salamander Collection and Partner at Monumental Sports and Entertainment; Shania Twain, singer and songwriter; and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, author and advocate for emotional literacy, equality, and mental health, will join the event.

Last year, the 67th US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, headlined the event, featuring influential figures such as actresses Jessica Alba, and Catherine O’Hara, ballet dancer Misty Copeland, Formula 1 racing driver Amna Al Qubaisi, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and many more.

This year’s summit boasts an impressive lineup of speakers including entertainment figures like singers Shania Tw
ain and Alia Bhatt, actresses Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Icanna Sakhno, and model Jessica Kahawaty. Business leaders include Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Sallie Krawcheck, founder of Ellevest, Michelle Zatlyn, co-founder of Cloudflare, Mona Ataya, founder of Mumzworld, and Katherine Homuth, founder of SRTX. Social justice advocates include Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad, Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, founder of Women at Risk International Foundation, and Penny Abeywardena, a fellow at NYU. The summit will also feature creative minds like photographer Gillian Laub, author Aija Mayrock, and Sara Tamimi, founder of her namesake fashion line. Rounding out the list are experts in various fields like Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, mental health advocate, Suze Orman, personal finance expert, and Macy Andrews, Vice President at Cisco.

Source: Emirates News Agency

The Islamic Resistance issued on Tuesday the following statement: ‘In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance struck, at 14:15 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, an Israeli enemy Merkava tank in the Ntoa settlement, while it was bombarding the Lebanese villages and civilians, with a guided missile, and achieved direct hits.’

The Islamic Resistance also issued the following statement: ‘In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance, and in response to the Zionist enemy’s attacks on the steadfast southern villages and civilian homes, especially the aggression on Bint Jbeil town, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted at 14:20 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Kiryat Shmona settlement with appropriate weapons.’

The Islamic Resistance later issued another statement, announcing that ‘its mujahideen targeted, at
14:30 pm, on Tuesda, March 5, 2024, a gathering of Zionist enemy soldiers in Al-Tayhat Hilltop, with missile weapons and achieved direct hit it.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon