Component of Southern Movement: Yemen not give consideration any pressure from enemiesAbu Dhabi City Municipality organises ‘Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters’ Initiative

The component of the Southern Movement confirmed that Yemen fully prepared and ready to confront any escalation by the nation’s enemies, and does not give consideration to any pressure coming from the enemies.

The statement indicated that America is the maker of terrorism and its official and exclusive sponsor in the world, as it is the one which killed and is killing Yemeni and Palestinian peoples.

The statement considered the classification on the terrorist lists by the American terrorist enemy as evidence of recognition and testimony to the validity and safety of the Yemeni path and approach.

Source: Yemen News Agency

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the City Municipality Centre, has organised the “Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters” initiative at Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach, in line with its commitment to ensuring a delightful and secure recreational beach experience.

Focusing on educating visitors about safety and security to ensure a delightful, secure recreational experience and boost public satisfaction.

Throughout the initiative, the Municipality’s teams diligently embodied the principle of “Your Safety Matters”, reflecting the Municipality’s dedication to creating a safe and sustainable environment for the community, enabling everyone to enjoy delightful moments on secure beaches.

The Municipality teams also focused on enhancing safety awareness by educating beachgoers about positive behaviours to adopt during their visits, as well as informing the public about emergency procedures to follow in necessary situations.

This initiative is part of the Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s commitment to achieving a
sustainable and advanced vision in the field of public service provision. It represents a pioneering step towards enhancing safety on beaches, within a vision that aims to create an effective balance between providing spaces for enjoyment and relaxation and ensuring the safety of all.

This is achieved through continuous cooperation between the relevant authorities and community members, contributing to an emirate distinguished by its civilised appearance and facilities, as well as safe and leading-edge infrastructure that enhances the quality-of-life standards.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Component of Southern Movement: Yemen not give consideration any pressure from enemiesAbu Dhabi City Municipality organises ‘Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters’ Initiative

The component of the Southern Movement confirmed that Yemen fully prepared and ready to confront any escalation by the nation’s enemies, and does not give consideration to any pressure coming from the enemies.

The statement indicated that America is the maker of terrorism and its official and exclusive sponsor in the world, as it is the one which killed and is killing Yemeni and Palestinian peoples.

The statement considered the classification on the terrorist lists by the American terrorist enemy as evidence of recognition and testimony to the validity and safety of the Yemeni path and approach.

Source: Yemen News Agency

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the City Municipality Centre, has organised the “Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters” initiative at Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach, in line with its commitment to ensuring a delightful and secure recreational beach experience.

Focusing on educating visitors about safety and security to ensure a delightful, secure recreational experience and boost public satisfaction.

Throughout the initiative, the Municipality’s teams diligently embodied the principle of “Your Safety Matters”, reflecting the Municipality’s dedication to creating a safe and sustainable environment for the community, enabling everyone to enjoy delightful moments on secure beaches.

The Municipality teams also focused on enhancing safety awareness by educating beachgoers about positive behaviours to adopt during their visits, as well as informing the public about emergency procedures to follow in necessary situations.

This initiative is part of the Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s commitment to achieving a
sustainable and advanced vision in the field of public service provision. It represents a pioneering step towards enhancing safety on beaches, within a vision that aims to create an effective balance between providing spaces for enjoyment and relaxation and ensuring the safety of all.

This is achieved through continuous cooperation between the relevant authorities and community members, contributing to an emirate distinguished by its civilised appearance and facilities, as well as safe and leading-edge infrastructure that enhances the quality-of-life standards.

Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE leaders congratulate President of Lithuania on Independence DayThe French representative to the United Nations calls on the Libyan parties to participate in the political settlement.

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania, congratulating him on his country’s Independence Day.

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, also sent similar messages to the Lithuanian President and to Prime Minister Ingrida Ĺ imonyte on the occasion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

New York: The French representative to the United Nations called on all Libyan parties to participate in good faith to support the United Nations process to reach a political settlement and form a unified government.

In her speech before the Security Council session on Libya today, Thursday, the French delegate expressed her country’s readiness to conduct dialogue between Libyans in coordination with local and international partners.

The French representative stressed the need to complete the implementation of the terms of the ceasefire agreement, especially the withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya.

She said that the security situation in Libya has become very fragile, the political vacuum increases this, and that foreign interventions lead to instability in the region, calling for elections to be held in all regions of Libya.

Source: Libyan News Agency

GPSSA explains provisions of new Federal Law No. 57 of 2023


ABU DHABI: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) explained that the newly introduced Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 regarding pension and social security applies to all Emirati employees first employed on or after 31st October 2023, in federal, government, or private sector entities in Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Um Al Quwain, as well as private sector employees in Sharjah.

Emirati employees in Abu Dhabi are covered by the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, while government employees in Sharjah are covered by the Sharjah Social Security Fund.

The GPSSA’s “Know Your Law” campaign clarifies that if an insured Emirati who is currently covered by Federal Law No.7 of 1999 for Pension and Social Security and its amendments, has joined a new employer during or after the 31st October 2023, the provisions of Law No.57 still does not apply.

These individuals will continue to be covered by the provisions of Law No.7. The above also applies to Emiratis who have received their end-of-service gratui
ty or pensioners in accordance with Law No.7, who continue to be covered by the provisions of Law No.7, even if they decide to return to work after 31st October 2023.

The Authority re-affirmed that all the provisions contained in Federal Decree Law No. (57) of 2023 only apply to newly recruited Emiratis or to those shifting from other pension, given that they meet the required criteria, i.e. they must be a UAE national, must not be less than 18 years old and not more than 60 and should be proven to be medically fit based on an official medical document upon joining an entity.

It is important to note that any amendments such as the insured’s age, which is required to be submitted to the GPSSA upon registration for the first time, can be amended within one year from the registration date, given that proof is submitted that the document has been prepared by a competent UAE-based authority.

A copy of Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 in both English and in Arabic can be accessed on GPSSA’s website under the Laws and
Regulations section.

Source: Emirates News Agency

GPSSA explains provisions of new Federal Law No. 57 of 2023


ABU DHABI: The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) explained that the newly introduced Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 regarding pension and social security applies to all Emirati employees first employed on or after 31st October 2023, in federal, government, or private sector entities in Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Um Al Quwain, as well as private sector employees in Sharjah.

Emirati employees in Abu Dhabi are covered by the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, while government employees in Sharjah are covered by the Sharjah Social Security Fund.

The GPSSA’s “Know Your Law” campaign clarifies that if an insured Emirati who is currently covered by Federal Law No.7 of 1999 for Pension and Social Security and its amendments, has joined a new employer during or after the 31st October 2023, the provisions of Law No.57 still does not apply.

These individuals will continue to be covered by the provisions of Law No.7. The above also applies to Emiratis who have received their end-of-service gratui
ty or pensioners in accordance with Law No.7, who continue to be covered by the provisions of Law No.7, even if they decide to return to work after 31st October 2023.

The Authority re-affirmed that all the provisions contained in Federal Decree Law No. (57) of 2023 only apply to newly recruited Emiratis or to those shifting from other pension, given that they meet the required criteria, i.e. they must be a UAE national, must not be less than 18 years old and not more than 60 and should be proven to be medically fit based on an official medical document upon joining an entity.

It is important to note that any amendments such as the insured’s age, which is required to be submitted to the GPSSA upon registration for the first time, can be amended within one year from the registration date, given that proof is submitted that the document has been prepared by a competent UAE-based authority.

A copy of Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 in both English and in Arabic can be accessed on GPSSA’s website under the Laws and
Regulations section.

Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE judo team’s Karim Abdulaev to face Bulgarian champion in Baku Grand Slam 2024


BAKU: Karim Abdulaev, a member of the UAE National Judo Team, is set to kick off his participation in the Baku Grand Slam 2024 starting tomorrow.

Taking place from 16th to 18th February in Baku, Azerbaijan, the tournament is organised under the supervision of the International Judo Federation, with 407 participants from 64 nations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

Representing the UAE, Abdulaev and Batsukh Altantsetseg will compete in the event.

Abdulaev is scheduled to compete in the preliminary round of the Under-73 kilogram (kg) weight class against Hristov Mark, the promising Bulgarian champion, in the middleweight category, which features 39 contenders.

The total prize pool for the tournament amounts to pound 154,000, and it provides valuable qualification points for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

In today’s opening matches, Altantsetseg faced defeat against Christa Deguchi, the top-ranked Canadian athlete worldwide, who is a strong contender for the championship in her weight division
. This category includes 32 participants, including top qualifiers and titleholders preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Source: Emirates News Agency