The initiative included a unified performance by these police bands by playing the “Victory March of Aida Opera” as a global thanks …reports Asian Lite News
The Ministry of Interior, MoI, has participated in a global celebration with the participation of 26 countries, which included the presentation of a special recital as a gesture of honour and appreciation for the noble efforts made by the frontline heroes to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and for their human sacrifices in order to preserve the health and safety of societies around the world.
The initiative included a unified performance by these police bands by playing the “Victory March of Aida Opera” as a global thanks and hope message of thanks in addition to this the initiative is to emphasise that the world is united and that humanity is what brings us together.
The event witnessed the participation of representatives of the musical groups from the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Ghana, Guatemala, Lithuania, Mauritius, Italy, Israel, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Senior officials from both sides who participated in the webinar spoke about the deep-rooted relations between India and the UAE…reports Asian Lite News
Nearly 200 persons participated in a webinar on “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: India-UAE Defence Cooperation”.
The webinar and a virtual exhibition with over 100 stalls was organised by the Department of Defence Production in the Indian Ministry of Defence in partnership with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
The high level of participation in the webinar and the virtual expo was indicative of the wide interest in India in doing business with the UAE, the Ministry of Defence said in a readout on the day’s event.
Senior officials from both sides who participated in the webinar spoke about the deep-rooted relations between India and the UAE.
Both sides agreed to explore further cooperation in through joint production and trade.
Sanjay Jaju, Joint Secretary in the Indian government, said: “We are emphasising on openness and inter-linkages so that our companies could become a part of the global supply chains and foreign companies could have a role in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem.”
Five companies from the UAE made presentations at the webinar and expo, the readout said.
The UAE authorised the emergency use of the vaccine, to make it available for the front-liners, who are at the highest risk of contracting the virus..reports Asian Lite News
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sheikh Nahyan said that the UAE, with the guidance and support of the wise leadership, has demonstrated during the pandemic its ability to deal with the repercussions of the COVID-19 with high efficiency, based on the best scientific and practical standards, which embodies the leadership of the medical sector in the UAE.
The UAE authorised the emergency use of the vaccine, to make it available for the front-liners, who are at the highest risk of contracting the virus, with the aim of providing all safety and security means and protecting them from any dangers.
The trials conducted in the country – in which 31,000 volunteers from 125 nationalities have participated in – have proven that the vaccine is safe and effective and resulted in a strong response to fight the virus.
The use of the COVID -19 vaccine contributes to saving lives, and it is one of the ways that the country has taken to limit the spread of the epidemic and protect the health and safety of society.
In its written statement to the Security Council, the UAE emphasised that de-escalation, communication channels, and diplomacy are the core pillars to addressing any tensions and future challenges in the Middle East…reports Asian Lite News
The UAE has underscored that the UN Security Council must use the opportunity created by the peace accord between the UAE and Israel to break the deadlock in the Middle East Peace Process and resume direct talks between the parties.
During the UN Security Council Quarterly Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, the UAE also reiterated its commitment to the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on relevant UN resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the Quartet road map.
In its written statement to the Security Council, the UAE emphasised that de-escalation, communication channels, and diplomacy are the core pillars to addressing any tensions and future challenges in the Middle East. The UAE also stressed that the international community must rethink past initiatives to move past stalemate and to create a stable, functioning, and prosperous Middle East.
In this regard, the UAE statement said, “Despite the current conflicts plaguing the region from Yemen to Syria, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict remains the core conflict at the heart of our region. In this context, the UAE signed a Peace Accord with Israel on 15th September, 2020, under the auspices of the United States. This historic decision responds to repeated calls from the international community, including many countries in this debate today, to maintain the viability of the two-state solution by halting annexation.
“The UAE firmly believes that this agreement, together with the Declaration of Peace, Cooperation, and Constructive Diplomatic and Friendly Relations concluded by Bahrain and Israel, presents an opportunity for the region to move in the direction of stability and prosperity.”
The UAE urged the international community to be steadfast in its support of the Palestinian people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reiterated its longstanding commitment to supporting the Palestinian people. It also noted that between 2013-2020, it has contributed more than US$837 million in aid to the Palestinian people and to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA.
The virtual meeting tackled a number of issues of common interest, including addressing the tax challenges of the digital economy…reports Asian Lite News
Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, held a virtual meeting on Tuesday with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance.
The meeting, which is part of the Ministry of Finance’s endeavour to deepen constructive cooperation ties with various countries of the world, discussed ways to strengthen strategic relations and partnerships between the two friendly countries, a number of issues related to the G20, and both countries’ experiences in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virtual meeting tackled a number of issues of common interest, including addressing the tax challenges of the digital economy within the OECD’s G20 project regarding axes 1 and 2 of the international tax policies, and preventing tax Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, BEPS.
The meeting also discussed the challenges arising from adopting digital currencies, and exchanged the experiences of both countries in their participation in the G20 Financial Track as guest countries from outside the G20. Both ministers noted the importance of continuing such bilateral meetings under the current circumstances to benefit from various expertise to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Al Tayer praised the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Singapore, and he stressed the need to continue dialogue to consolidate constructive cooperation frameworks and open new horizons for joint action in various economic, financial and trade fields.
He said, “The UAE has deep economic and trade relations with Singapore, supported by a set of agreements that define the legal framework for bilateral relations. These agreements include the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, bilateral investment agreements, and the GCC – Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Additionally, non-oil trade between the UAE and Singapore grew by 28.2% during 2019, reaching $ 5 billion.”
The Moroccan King expressed his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for this important historic decision in support of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity…reports Asian Lite News
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has announced the decision to open a Consulate-General in the city of Laayoune, a Moroccan province in the Western Sahara.
During a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Sheikh Mohamed said the decision was “an embodiment of the UAE’s firm stance with the Kingdom of Morocco in its just causes at regional and international platforms.”
The Moroccan King expressed his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for this important historic decision in support of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, especially as the UAE also participated in the “Green March”.
The King also expressed his deep pride in the UAE being the first Arab country to open a Consulate-General in the southern provinces of the Kingdom, which he said embodies its firm position in defending Morocco’s legitimate rights.
King Mohammed VI added that he was not surprised by the move as the UAE leadership are no strangers to championing just causes.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation for the leadership of King Mohammed VI, emphasising the bonds of brotherhood and joint cooperation between the two countries.
The facility can be availed by Indian expats living in both rented or self-owned accommodations…reports Asian Lite News
Indian expats living in the UAE can now provide their local address abroad to be added in their passports.
Siddhartha Kumar Baraily, Consul, Passport and Attestation, at the Indian Consulate in Dubai said the Indian government had decided to allow its overseas citizens to add their local address in their country of residence mainly to aid those who do not have permanent or valid addresses in India.
“We understand that many people who have been staying in the UAE for a long time don’t have a valid address in India. They may add their local UAE address in their passports,” he said.
Change in address cannot be made in existing passports, the official clarified. Indian passport holders have to apply for a new passport in which the change in address can be made, Gulf news reported.
The facility can be availed by Indian expats living in both rented or self-owned accommodations. Those wishing to give their UAE address should provide certain documents as proof of residence at the time of applying for a new passport for changing the address from India to overseas.
Baraily said either the electricity and water bill (from Dewa/Sewa/Fewa) or rent agreement/title deed/tenancy contract will be accepted as proof of residence in the UAE. Changing their address may help applicants to get quick police verification from India at the time of passport renewal.
As first reported by Gulf News on Tuesday morning, police verification is now mandatory for the passport renewal of all Indian expats as per a change in the policy of India’s Ministry of External Affairs implemented since September.
However, the diplomat clarified that police verification of Indians abroad does not require verification of the address of the applicant.
“This (police verification) is just to verify the identity of the applicants as Indian citizens and that there are no criminal cases registered against them since the time of the last police verification done on them,” he explained.
The mission is, however, encouraging Indians without a valid address to change their address, whether in India or locally.
Bill Gates’ comment came as the Emirates Polio Campaign, EPC, announced it administered over 28 million vaccine doses in Pakistan between July and September 2020…reports Asian Lite News
Bill Gates, the Co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates, has commended the commitment of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to the global fight against polio.
“The UAE is an essential partner in stopping polio in Pakistan. Thank you @MohamedBinZayed for your continued commitment to polio eradication,” Gates said on his Twitter account.
Bill Gates’ comment came as the Emirates Polio Campaign, EPC, announced it administered over 28 million vaccine doses in Pakistan between July and September 2020, reaching over 16 million children as part of its recognition of World Polio Day.
This comes on the heels of the EPC’s recent announcement that it had completed the world’s first polio vaccination campaign since the outbreak of COVID-19 this spring.
It is the first resolution that recognised women’s leadership and impactful role in achieving international peace and security and their contributions to conflict prevention…reports Asian Lite News
The world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai lit up to mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, a ground-breaking resolution that was spearheaded by women leaders and organisations.
It is the first resolution that recognised women’s leadership and impactful role in achieving international peace and security and their contributions to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
The spectacular display also unveiled the visual identity for the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Women Peace and Security, which was launched in October 2020 signaling the UAE’s growing support of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, through capacity building to enhance women’s participation in peacebuilding in the region and around the world.
On the occasion, Amina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, said, “I had the pleasure to meet the first cohort of trainees from the UAE’s Women, Peace and Security Training Programme back in 2019. I was impressed by their commitment and drive to take part in this pilot initiative to provide military and peacekeeping training to women.
“I am delighted to hear of the recent re-branding of this programme and to know that since my visit, that women have since been trained from across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, reflecting the need for greater diversity and inclusion in global peacekeeping efforts.”She added.
This follows UAE and Uzbekistan’s last month announcement of their expanded partnership to include economy, manufacturing, and business incubators…reports Asian Lite News
The export credit agencies, ECAs, of the UAE and Uzbekistan have agreed to bolster and reinforce the trade and economic alliance between the two countries by exploring and boosting opportunities in the export of goods and services.
This follows UAE and Uzbekistan’s last month announcement of their expanded partnership to include economy, manufacturing, and business incubators through implementing 147 initiatives developed by the UAE Government in Uzbekistan.
The Memorandum of Understanding between Etihad Credit Insurance, ECI; the UAE Federal export credit company; and Uzbekistan National Export-Import Insurance Company, UZBEKINVEST; Uzbekistan’s Export Credit Agency, will create prospects for mutual strategic projects between the two ECAs, in addition to other forms of cooperation such as technical assistance, training, and capacity building.
The MoU was signed by Massimo Falcioni, CEO of ECI and Rustam Khalikov, First Deputy Director General on Pre-Export and Export Insurance of UZBEKINVEST.
The partnership aims to strengthen the existing trade relations between Uzbekistan and the UAE, and also provide an avenue to determine new business opportunities and develop new collaborations in the UAE.
