Day: February 18, 2024

ABU DHABI: Rabdan Academy has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), with the aim of enhancing ways of joint cooperation in the relevant academic, research and training fields.

The formalisation of this agreement took place amidst the proceedings of the Crisis and Emergency Management Community Forum, hosted by NCEMA at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), and witnessed the participation of numerous officials, experts, and professionals.

Ali Rashid Al Neyadi, Director-General of NCEMA, and Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, alongside representatives from both entities, including specialised staff and researchers, attended the signing ceremony.

This collaborative initiative aims to cultivate specialised national talents in emergency and crisis management through meticulously designed training programmes adhering to the highest quality standards. It will promote the exchange of innovati
ve expertise and experiences between the two entities, bolstering response capabilities and the development of comprehensive emergency, crisis, and disaster management strategies.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Amman: Ministry of Agriculture said local garlic is “regularly” supplied to Jordan’s central markets in “increasing” quantities.

In a statement, the ministry said 10 tonnes of locally produced garlic from Wadi Rum entered domestic markets on Sunday, in addition to 6 stored tonnes, adding that these quantities exceed the daily market need of 15 tonnes.

The ministry also called on citizens to buy the local product, whose market price ranges from JD1.5 to JD2 for its impact on the local farmer.

Additionally, the ministry indicated that the “temporary” increase in the price of cucumbers was triggered by drop in temperatures, confirming availability of this crop with the “appropriate” quality and price.

Source: Jordan News Agency

AL ARISH: The UAE has sent five automatic bakeries to the Egyptian city of Al Arish, as a preliminary to their entry into the Gaza Strip, as part of ‘Gallant Kinght 3’ humanitarian operation to support the people of Palestine.

This initiative comes in response to the severe shortage of bread in the Gaza Strip during the current circumstances. The bakeries provided by the UAE will, when operational, meet the daily needs of more than 420,000 people.

The production capacity of each bakery is about 17,500 loaves per hour. The UAE will be responsible for providing flour, diesel, and other materials to ensure the operation of the five bakeries 24 hours a day. The UAE will also pay the salaries of the people who will operate and supervise the bakeries in Gaza.

In a statement, Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, ERC Secretary-General, affirmed that the UAE will spare no effort to provide the necessary needs for the Palestinians and to enhance all forms of support and humanitarian response to reduce the suffering of those
affected by the events in Gaza.

Al Mansouri said that the bakeries provided by the UAE will, when operational, contribute to meeting a large part of the food needs of the Palestinians and alleviate the dire humanitarian conditions they are currently going through.

He explained that the ERC continues to mobilise its relief, human, and logistical capabilities, and to boost its programmes and humanitarian initiatives within the framework of ‘Gallant Knight 3’ humanitarian operation launched by the UAE to support the Palestinians.

The total UAE aid provided to the Palestinian people within the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation until 17th February 2024 amounted to more than 15,700 tonnes, with 162 cargo planes sent. The UAE also launched 6 water desalination plants with a desalination capacity of around 1.2 million gallons per day, which directly benefit the residents of Gaza.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Amman: The Royal Hashemite Court mourns the passing of the father of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, may his soul rest in peace.

By His Majesty King Abdullah’s orders, the Royal Hashemite Court has announced three days of mourning, as of Sunday, 18 February 2024 according to a royal court statement.

The Royal Hashemite Court expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, and to Al Saif family in these difficult times.

Source: Jordan News Agency

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has discussed with the Police Research Centre at the Sharjah Police General Command the strengthening of joint cooperation in the fields of scientific research by proposing and presenting a group of societal topics and ideas that would contribute to community service and enhance the council’s performance in exercising its parliamentary role.

This came during the reception by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the council, at the council’s headquarters, with a delegation from the Police Research Centre, led by Colonel Ali Saif Al Dhabahi, Deputy Director of the Police Research Centre, and the accompanying delegation from the centre, in the presence of Halima Al Owais, Vice Chairperson of the council, Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan, Secretary General of the council, and a number of male and female members of the council.

During the meeting, the council was briefed on the organisational structure of the research centre, work strategies and mechanisms, main and su
bsidiary responsibilities and specialisations, as well as scientific research and studies that are based on precise methodologies in addressing security and societal issues, and supporting decision-making.

They reviewed the policy of the Police Thought Journal, its frameworks for adopting serious scientific literature, refereeing theoretical and practical scientific research, and its publishing plans.

The council learned about the work strategy of the Police Research Centre in the areas of organising seminars and scientific forums, and many other areas that fall within the centre’s jurisdiction.

Colonel Ali Saif Al Dhabahi also indicated that the centre’s work involves preparing research and studies on social phenomena related to police work, and benefiting from them in developing strategic plans and objectives, and addressing the problems associated with it, in coordination with the concerned authorities, in addition to permanent cooperation with the council to prepare various research and studies.

In tu
rn, Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi expressed his appreciation for the role of the Police Research Centre in the Sharjah Police General Command and stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with the aim of joint coordination in conducting surveys, research and preparing studies in a way that serves the council’s policies in caring for society and its parliamentary work.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Amman: Independent Election Commission (IEC) published executive instructions for establishing political parties and following up on their affairs for the year 2024 on its official website.

In an IEC statement Sunday, these guidelines were issued, based on Clause (8) of Paragraph (A) of Article (9) of the Political Parties Law No. (7) of 2022 following their issuance in the Official Gazette recently.

Source: Jordan News Agency