Day: May 24, 2024

Chairman of the National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs, Abdul Qadir Al-Murtada, confirmed that the committee will implement a unilateral humanitarian initiative, which consists of releasing more than 100 prisoners of the other party.

Al-Murtada said in a tweet on the ‘X’ platform, ‘Under the generous directives of the leader of the revolution, Mr. Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, tomorrow, Saturday, we will implement a unilateral humanitarian initiative, in which we will release more than 100 prisoners of the other party.’

He pointed out that details on this issue will be in the press release during the release process

Source: Yemen News Agency

ABU DHABI: The UAE welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice to impose additional provisional measures on Israel, demanding an immediate halt to military operations in Rafah governorate, and the exacerbation of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored that the UAE affirms the need to reach an immediate ceasefire, protect civilians, avoid further loss of life, and halt escalation in all the regions of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Furthermore, the Ministry emphasised the importance of alleviating the extremely critical and deepening humanitarian catastrophe faced by civilians in Gaza due to the continuous Israeli aggression against the Strip.

The Ministry reaffirmed the significance of ensuring the arrival of humanitarian and relief aid urgently, sustainably and without impediment to the Gaza Strip. In this context, it stressed the importance of the decision issued by the Court regarding the necessity of keeping the Rafah
Crossing open for the widespread and unhindered entry of humanitarian aid.

The Ministry underlined that the UAE continues to work with unprecedented determination with international partners to intensify all efforts to ensure the arrival and distribution of relief through all available means. Moreover, this includes the safe delivery of aid by land, sea and air to contribute to alleviating the critical humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of the Gaza Strip due to this ongoing war.

The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s unwavering call on the international community to intensify all regional and international efforts to achieve peace and the two-state solution. The Ministry underscored that the UAE is steadfast in its commitment to reinforcing peace and justice, safeguarding the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, and establishing an independent sovereign Palestinian State, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.

Source: Emirates News Agency

THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military attack on Rafah, Southern Gaza.

ICJ president Nawaf Salam said the situation in the Palestinian enclave had deteriorated since the court last ordered Israel to take steps to improve it, and conditions had been met for a new emergency order.

“The state of Israel shall (….) immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part,” he said.

The ICJ ordered Israel to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza to let in aid. Israel, it added, must provide access for investigators and report back on its progress within one month.

The ICJ, based in The Hague, is the highest U.N. body for hearing disputes between states. Its rulings are final and binding but have been ignored in the past, as the court has no enforcement powers.

Source:
Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness discussed with His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani various aspects of the relationship between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, with a particular focus on the Kurdistan Region.

They explored ways to enhance cooperation with the aim of benefiting both nations and helping to advance their shared aspirations for sustainable development and prosperity.

The two sides also exchanged views on several issues of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Su
preme Council for National Security; and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) suspended the operations of an industrial facility specialised in processing used oils in the Al Mafraq Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi City for violating environmental laws and regulations as well as its failure to comply with the environmental requirements and conditions.

Faisal Al Hammadi, Executive Director of EAD’s Environment Quality Sector, said, ‘Based on the periodic monitoring reports of the Agency’s air quality monitoring stations, and the reports of periodic inspection visits as well as the response to various complaints received from the public regarding the emission of irritating gas odours, it was found that their source was the aforementioned facility as a result of its numerous violations related to non-compliance with environmental licence requirements.’

Al Hammadi also pointed out that the facility carried out operational processes without taking precautionary measures to prevent emissions that would affect the quality of the surrounding ai
r and did not commit to installing air pollution control devices, which are part of the Agency’s requirements.

EAD’s decision to suspend the facility’s operations comes as a result of repeated violations and non-compliance with environmental requirements and studies, which saw residential areas in the local area being affected.

In this regard, EAD has called on all industrial establishments operating in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to adhere to the legal and technical conditions and requirements included in the environmental licence issued to them, and to ensure that they adhere to the mandatory requirements to help protect the environment.

Source: Emirates News Agency

BOGOTÁ: Mohammed Abdullah bin Khater Al Shamsi presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Colombia, to Gustavo Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia, during an official ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital Bogotá.

Al Shamsi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Urrego and their wishes for further development and prosperity for the government and the people of Colombia.

For his part, President Urrego conveyed his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed A
l Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and expressed his wishes for further development and growth for the government and people of the UAE.

President Urrego wished the Ambassador success in his work to enhance bilateral relations across various sectors between the two countries, stressing his country’s readiness to provide all possible support to facilitate his duties.

For his part, Al Shamsi expressed his pride in representing the UAE in the Republic of Colombia, and his keenness to enhance bilateral relations across various fields, to contribute to strengthening ties between the two nations.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Colombia, and discussed ways of developing them to achieve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.

Source: Emirates News Agency