Day: July 6, 2022

Dubai Customs revealed they have made all arrangements to ensure pleasant and safe trip for all pilgrims returning from the Holy Land through Dubai International Airport. A work plan has been set up to receive the pilgrims, as well as those returning from summer vacations and travelers coming to the country through Dubai airports.

Speaking about Dubai Customs’ preparations, Ibrahim Al-Kamali, Director of Passenger Operations Department, confirmed that the plan included increasing the number of inspectors on duty around the clock during the period of pilgrims’ return. In total, there are 822 inspectors, 77 inspection devices (58 for bigger luggage and 19 for smaller bags).

A dedicated express inspection lane will be opened for pilgrims to ensure speedy customs procedures for them. Pilgrims will have dedicated exit gates so that they do not mix with the rest of the arriving passengers in the customs inspection hall.

Al-Kamali added that Dubai Customs participated in the meeting at Dubai airports with other various strategic authorities to find out the ongoing preparations by all parties, and arrange efforts.

The expected challenges for the current pilgrimage and holiday season were discussed between different parties.

Dubai Customs will receive the pilgrims at the airport with token gifts, which will be distributed by a number of volunteers.

Source: Dubai Customs

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People`s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message to President Tebboune on the occasion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 505 prisoners from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments ahead of Eid Al Adha.

On this occasion, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, said that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s order to pardon the prisoners is an opportunity for them to start a new life and is aimed at alleviating their families’ hardship, as well as giving them the opportunity to reintegrate themselves into society.

The Attorney General added that the public prosecution will immediately commence the legal procedures to implement Sheikh Mohammed’s order so that the pardoned individuals spend Eid Al Adha with their families.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Azali Assoumani of Comoros on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched similar message to President Assoumani.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, which is observed on 6th July.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched similar message to President Chakwera.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, The Supreme Committee for the Exploitation, Protection and Development of Living Aquatic Resources held its second meeting of this year, presided over by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

The Council members reviewed the latest developments on issues related to fishermen and their services. The agenda featured presentations on Abu Dhabi’s experience in regulating fishing activities, suggestions for empowering women in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, and regulations for exporting certain aquatic species.

During the meeting, Mariam Almheiri pointed out that aquatic resources are essential for the country’s food security – a priority for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) that has taken on new importance given the current global situation. She also noted the key role of the committee in safeguarding the sustainability of local fish stocks – one of the most important food sources in the country.

The Minister stressed that the UAE has implemented multiple initiatives aimed at enabling women to succeed in diverse fields, noting the efforts of the Ministry and its strategic partners to boost the participation of Emirati women in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

She commended the contributions of all federal and local government entities across the country concerned with the sector to enhancing the sustainability of living aquatic resources and strengthening food security. She also thanked the committee members for their cooperation and encouraged them to continue to propose recommendations to ensure alignment and to promote the conservation and sustainable use of living aquatic resources in the UAE.

The event drew the participation of Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah, Asilah Abdullah Al Mualla, Director-General of the Fujairah Environment Authority, Dr Saif Mohammed Al Ghais, Director-General of the Environmental Protection and Development Authority in Ras Al Khaimah, Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Aisha Mohamed Belharfia, Assistant Undersecretary for Labor Affairs at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, Ahmed Al Hashmi, Executive Director of the Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, and Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector at Ajman Municipality and Planning Department.

Dr Nasir Sultan, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for the Biodiversity and Marine Life Sector, and Ahmed Alzabi, Director of the Fisheries Sustainability Department, represented the MoCCAE.

Source: Emirates News Agency