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NEW DELHI: Gems and jewelry will be a major focus at a ‘Country Seminar’ on UAE-India trade as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit opening on 10th January in Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat state.

Started in 2003, the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Summit has become one of India’s most important global forums for creating strategic business partnerships, inclusive growth and knowledge sharing.

Trade finance, investment facilitation and start-up opportunities will be the other focus areas at the Country Seminar on UAE-India trade.

The government of Gujarat has released a stellar list of Indians from government, trade, industry, technology and specialised business who will participate in this Country Seminar.

They will be led by Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry. Others include Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Harsha Bangari, Managing Director of EXIM Bank, and Nivruti Rai, Managing Director and C
EO of Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency.

The focus on gems and jewelry is because Surat, a major city in Gujarat, is the world’s largest diamond trading hub and home to the world’s largest office building, the Surat Diamond Bourse.

Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, will lead the discussions on the prospects of future gems and jewelry trade with the UAE.

Tapan Ray, Group CEO of Gandhinagar’s GIFT City, will also play a major role at the Country Seminar. GIFT City, which expands as Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, is being promoted as an international financial services centre by the state government.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: Winners of the 12th edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, have begun arriving in Dubai for the awards ceremony scheduled to be held on 10 January.

Recognising excellence across various sports disciplines, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award is the largest award of its kind in terms of prize money and categories, and the first dedicated to creativity in sports. The Award will celebrate 30 creative athletes, teams, personalities and institutions, each impactful in different sports.

In his remarks on the occasion, Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, highlighted the remarkable success of the 12th edition of the Award, reflecting its growing impact as a leading platform for celebrating creativity in the field of sports in the region.

‘The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vic
e President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the future of sports and athletes. The Award has gained increased momentum since joining the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, devoted to shaping a better future for the world across various sectors. We are committed to strengthening the Award’s pivotal role and enhancing its global standing in fostering creativity across all aspects of sports in the numerous categories it encompasses,’ Al Tayer said.

Al Tayer stated that the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, along with his directives, has enabled the Award to achieve its objectives as a leading platform for promoting sports excellence globally.

Mattar Al Tayer added that the guidance provided by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Award, since its establishment, played a crucial role in the
successive achievements that ultimately resulted in the remarkable success of the 12th edition. Originally introduced in 2009 to recognise local and Arab talent, the Award transformed into a global event by 2012, underscoring Dubai’s leading status as hub for celebrating creativity in diverse sectors, including sports.

He highlighted that the Board of Trustees of the Award remains committed to working under the guidance of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed to realise its objectives, which seek to enhance creativity in sports and empower communities through sports.

“We want to reassure athletes in the UAE, the Arab world, and international sports institutions that our dedication to advancing sports and enhancing achievements remains steadfast. We are committed to supporting and acknowledging individuals for their accomplishments while acknowledging initiatives that strengthen the role of sports in empowering communities. As our observations have shown, past Award winners have con
sistently achieved ongoing development in their performance and accomplishments in competition, training and management. Each of them has emerged as a role model for their colleagues, underscoring the substantial impact the Award has on individuals working in the sports sector,’ Al Tayer concluded.

Source: Emirates News Agency

At eight o’clock in the evening, stay tuned for an important speech by His Excellency President Mahdi Al-Mashat, while he chairs a meeting of the state’s military and security leaders in Hodeida governorate.

Source: Yemen News Agency