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Fisheries Ministry Undersecretary for the Planning and Projects Sector, Muhammad Al-Faqih, along with the Vice President of the General Authority for Red Sea Fisheries, Abdul-Malik Sabra, inspected the site for collecting parked and out-of-readiness boats moored in the basin and bridges of the fishing port in Hodeida city .

Al-Faqih and Sabra were briefed on the efforts made at the site, which includes 273 boats that were collected more than a year ago and are without maintenance or use.

He praised the efforts of the authority’s leadership in cleaning the port and removing parked boats, stressing the ministry’s efforts and keenness, in cooperation with the Supreme Agricultural and Fisheries Committee, to complete the implementation of the port rehabilitation program with the aim of improving the infrastructure and providing a suitable environment for fishermen.

They were accompanied on the visit by the Director General of Planning at the Authority, Muhammad Al-Tayeb, and Majed Al-Kahlani, Director-General
of Planning and Fish Extension at the Ministry’s General Office.

Source: Yemen News Agency

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a ‘Joint Flood Management Room’ at its Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3), one of the largest and most sophisticated control centres, to address water accumulation during heavy rain, monitor and manage traffic and various transport modes.

The Joint Room was launched in collaboration with strategic partners, including Dubai Police General Headquarters, Dubai Municipality, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, and representatives from main development areas. The room uses the latest technologies to monitor response plans, and distribute onsite teams, and resources allocation to address the water accumulation during heavy rain impacting the road and traffic across the emirate.

This move undertaken in collaboration with stakeholders, reflects RTA’s commitment to implementing the leadership’s directives to enhance Dubai’s position as one of the world’s smartest cities, improve the level of services and smooth mobility, and ensure the s
afety and security of all road users.

In coordination with the National Centre of Meteorology, RTA seeks to improve the collection of information on weather forecasts and rain enhancement in Dubai proactively and accurately. This will step up the preparedness of the RTA and relevant teams to cope with water accumulations during heavy rain and broadcast informative and warning messages to the public, especially road users.

RTA formed a supervisory team with representatives from various entities, such as Dubai Police General Headquarters, Dubai Municipality, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, and representatives from main development areas, to prepare a comprehensive response plan to deal with weather fluctuations and ensure proactive readiness for the monsoons. RTA also employed several technologies to enhance response effectiveness and improve recovery time for water accumulations resulting from heavy rain on major roads across Dubai. These include:

– Heat Map (GIS Map) Illustrating identified area
s of water accumulations, in addition to the locations indicating pump sites and resources belonging to participating entities.

– Video Wall Screen displaying live footage from 450 surveillance cameras covering 91 percent of the identified areas with rainwater ponds on the main roads of the city.

– CITADEL Communication Platform providing necessary real-time information to supervisory and field teams about the status of ongoing actives.

– Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) equipped with surveillance cameras connected to the control room, which can be directed to cover areas not monitored by surveillance cameras.

The Joint Room has contributed to proactive preparations for the rainy season, fostering collaboration among partners and centralising information. This has resulted in faster decision-making regarding the deployment of teams and resources, leading to a 36 percent improvement in response and recovery time compared to the previous period.

RTA is keen on delivering information and warning messages to the
public through its digital channels over two phases: Proactive Messages based on information from the National Centre of Meteorology, highlighting the need for caution and safe driving for road users via social media for their safety. The second phase relates to the rainy period using warning messages to the public via social media about the impact of weather conditions on the road network and transportation means. Immediate warnings for drivers are also displayed via dynamic message signs on major roads in Dubai.

Dedicated to handling water accumulations during heavy rain, the Joint Room operates under the Enterprise Command and Control Centre, which manages a transportation network comprising roads spanning more than 8,000 km. The centre features a central control room fitted with a 53-square- metre giant screen connected to 34 technical devices enabling real-time integration. Moreover, the EC3 can process feeds from more than 7,000 surveillance cameras and use artificial intelligence in managing incidents
and crises. It also uses mobile phone data for planning, managing mobility and crowd control.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Tens of thousands rallied in New York City, in protest of the American-British aggression on Yemen and the Zionist persistent attacks on Gaza Strip.

The demonstrators called for an end to the war and prosecution of the occupation over the genocides committed in Gaza with US support.

An alliance of British organizations called for rallies that were seen by more than 120 cities in 45 countries around the World.

In Sidney, a pro-Palestine rally deplored the Israeli crimes against civilians in Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘World Day for Gaza’.

Washington also hosted a rally at which hundreds of thousands of activists called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and voiced rejection of the US support to the Zionist entity.

In Indonesia, 18 cities witnessed sit-ins and rallies in protest of unfair assaults on Yemen and Gaza Strip.

South Africa also saw massive demonstrations in many cities calling for an end to war and genocide committed by Israel against civilians in Gaza.

Source: Yemen News Agency

DUBAI: The UAE announced its participation in the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, which will be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland between 15th and 19th January.

This year’s participation of the UAE is characterised by the involvement of more than 100 personalities, including heads of national companies and corporate leaders, leading private sector firms, government officials, and senior business leaders, whereas 80 percent of the participation from the country is from major national companies and the private sector.

UAE’s active presence in Davos reflects the vision of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in strengthening the UAE’s global leadership role across all fields of cooperation and partnership. It also comes in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in solidifying the global economic key role and competitiveness of the UAE, and exchanging expertise f
or a sustainable national and global economy.

Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said, ‘The UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is always keen to participate in the World Economic Forum. This reflects the importance the UAE attaches to the international dialogues and knowledge exchange on various pivotal sectors and fields. The economic sector is one of the most important pivotal sectors in the UAE and the world, as a key foundation to the development, prosperity, and well-being of people, nations, and humanity as a whole.’

He added, ‘The UAE looks forward to share successful experiences during this important forum, inspiring the creation of similar successful international practices and contributing to comprehensive, sustainable development for nations and governments.’

UAE Pavilion ‘Impossible is Possible’

For the second year in a row, the UAE’s participation is charac
terised by an exceptional pavilion under the theme of ‘Impossible is Possible’. It will host several media conferences, bilateral meetings and sessions discussing various files and subjects, with the participation of major private sector companies, CEOs of prominent national companies and officials in both the government and private sectors.

The forum, unfolding over a span of 5 consecutive days, witnesses extensive participation by the UAE in press conferences, public and closed sessions, committee meetings, as well as involvement in panel discussions covering economic, diplomatic, educational, and technological topics, such as Artificial Intelligence, Global Trade, Economic developments, and Geopolitics.

UAE and WEF: a strategic partnership

During the 2023 World Economic Forum, Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, joined the WEF Leadership Council, which includes 13 members from various countries.

The Council represents an important institutional community and a sounding board
for the Forum’s long-term strategy. It acts an efficient global bridge-builder and annual platform that encourage business growth and establish international cooperation and dialogue.

Also, during the World Economic Forum 2022, the UAE and WEF have signed a strategic partnership agreement, encompassing numerous levels of cooperation, partnerships, bilateral initiatives and programmes in innovation, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions.

The UAE has participated in the World Economic Forum over more than 20 years, in a reflection of the pioneering role of the country, which was able to consolidate its position as a global hub for economy, positive transformations and shaping the future.

The World Economic Forum offers an interactive platform for major national companies and the private sector in the UAE to exchange experiences and solidify the establishment of partnerships across all fields. It represents an international opportunity to strengthen global cooper
ation and solidify the concepts of collaborative action between governments and various institutions.

The 2024 forum, held under the theme ‘Rebuilding Trust’, brings together over 3,000 influential figures, leaders, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors worldwide, to discuss global challenges, reviewing solutions and developments, and building partnerships across various economic and developmental sectors.

The forum’s outputs, and collaborations contribute to supporting sustainable development and shaping solutions for key developmental challenges on the international level.

Source: Emirates News Agency