Day: June 11, 2021

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, dispatched similar condolences to the Kuwaiti leader.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) said that the United Nations General Assembly’s election today of UAE to serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2022-2023 reaffirms the global trust in the ability of the UAE and its foreign policy as a fundamental pillar in maintaining international peace and security.

In a statement on this development, Ghobash said that the UAE’s policy is founded on dialogue, understanding, and the pursuit of peace, stability and development in international relations.

He congratulated the UAE people on the new achievement, which, he said, is added to the UAE’s track record of global achievements, thanks to the wise leadership’s approach led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses, members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates.

He also praised the efforts of the Emirati diplomatic team led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to achieve the state’s vision on establishing security and peace in the world.

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ABU DHABI, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, said that the UAE’s elected seat on the United Nations Security Council for the Asia-Pacific Group is reflective of the global respect the nation boasts thanks to its eminent role in promoting peace and security.

In statements marking this development, Al Bowardi congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses, Members of the Supreme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, on this milestone, which, he said, affirms the efficiency, strength and distinction of the country’s foreign policy led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

He added that the wide international support for the UAE’s candidacy, reaffirms the trust of the international community in the UAE, and is a global recognition of its remarkable efforts on the Arab and regional scene to spread the values of coexistence, tolerance and fraternity.

“The UAE has always underscored – through its principled positions laid down by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and its wise leadership- its belief that multilateral action is the best way to achieve international peace and security,” he added.

The minister noted that this “elected non-permanent membership in the Security Council, which coincides with the “Year of the 50th”, is a significant milestone in the history of the UAE, which has succeeded during the past fifty years in making unprecedented civilizational achievements, which culminated in its entry in the global race to space.”

Bawardi affirmed that the UAE, which previously served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the first time in its history from 1986 to 1987, will continue under the directives of its wise leadership, its commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy, believing in the importance of achieving peace and security, being the principles on which its foreign policy has been based.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, The United Arab Emirates secured an emphatic 5-0 win against Indonesia in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Friday.

The result leaves the UAE two points behind leaders Vietnam before their much-awaited face off in their final match on Tuesday, while Indonesia’s campaign ends with a single point.

Indonesia had suffered a 4-0 loss last time out against Vietnam, while the UAE secured their second win in a row with a 3-1 scoreline against Thailand.

The hosts opened the scoring 23 minutes into the match by Mabkhout who hammered in a rebound to make the score 1-0.

Fabio Lima doubled the score five minutes later. Indonesia almost clawed one back, when they won a penalty a few minutes from the break. Indonesia captain Evan Dimas took the shot, but Emirati keeper Ali Khaseif showed expert anticipation and was able to make the save.

Mabkhout added his personal second and his country’s third of the night from the spot three minutes after the break after Adam Alis fouled Mubarak in the area after he dribbled into the six yard box and attempted to shoot.

The fourth goal for the hosts came in the 58th minute by Fabio’s precision header that bounced off the ground into the net.

Substitute Sebastian Tagliabue hammered in the fifth goal of the game from short range, leaving the UAE with a seemingly tough task to defeat Vietnam on Tuesday to win Group G.

Source: Emirates News Agency