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ABU DHABI, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent similar messages to President Touadéra and to the country’s Prime Minister Felix Moloua on the occasion.
Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, The UAE is resuming its civilisation march towards its radiant centenary, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), in his statement marking the 51st UAE National Day.
Kruse went on to explain that the UAE is doing this by following in the footsteps of the late Founding Leaders, and continuing the humanistic vision of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, and the efforts of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to enable people to realise their full potential, invest in the future and provide a decent life for all those who reside on this promising land; citizens, residents and visitors, which makes this union, in its essence, a “Union for the Human”.
“On the occasion of the 51st National Day, a cherished one indeed, the members of the Board of Trustees, the Secretary-General and the staff of the National Human Rights Institution are honoured to extend their warmest greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and their brothers, Their Highnesses Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, and to the people of the UAE, citizens and residents. May the union continue to shine as a symbol of human dignity for all,” he said, in conclusion.
Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, The UAE is celebrating its 51st National Day with pride in its unprecedented achievements during its formation and empowerment phases, aided by its enthusiasm to continue its journey, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The country is continuing its significant efforts to shape a prosperous future.
In 2022, it created a distinguished development model covering all political, economic, social, scientific and cultural areas, after presenting a success story in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
The country has maintained its rise in international competitiveness reports and continued the development of its legislative structure. The annual meetings of the UAE Government have witnessed the launch of ambitious national initiatives and projects.
The UAE has strengthened its international presence, stressing its international leadership in the space sector. It has also approved the Federal Budget for 2023-2026 totalling AED252.3 billion.
Legislative and Regulatory Environment
The UAE is continuing to advance its legislative and regulatory infrastructure, by issuing a range of federal decrees, laws and ministerial resolutions aimed at improving the community’s security and safety, as well as continuing the process of economic and social development.
In 2022, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed has issued a directive granting children of Emirati mothers in the UAE the same benefits as other citizens for education and health. The decision will ensure children of all citizens receive equal treatment in those sectors.
He also issued Federal Decree Law No. 25 for 2022 to regulate and develop the agriculture industry, a federal decree law on changing the name of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs to the “Presidential Court,” and a federal decree establishing the “Citizens and Community Affairs Office” at the Presidential Court. In addition, the President has directed the restructuring of the Social Welfare Progarmme of low-income citizens into an integrated programme worth AED28 billion instead of AED14 billion.
In 2022, the UAE Cabinet announced a major structural change to the educational system and ordered a comprehensive review and the drafting of modernisation of policies and legislation for the educational sector. It also issued a new law for sports, drafted a national digital economy strategy, established the UAE Digital Economy Council, issued an unemployment insurance system, raised the country’s Emiratisation target for skilled jobs in the private sector to 10 percent by 2026, and enforced a full-time holiday for citizens working in the government wishing to run their own businesses.
The cabinet also adopted a new policy for federal housing loans and established the UAE Council for Environmental Action, the National Public Health Committee, and the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation.
Strengthening Workers’ Rights
The year 2022 witnessed the largest and most inclusive modernisation and upgrading of legislation that support workers’ rights in the UAE, through the issuance of many relevant laws and ministerial decisions. The most notable was Federal Decree Law No. 9 for 2022 regarding domestic service workers, and Federal Decree Law No. 13 for 2022 regarding unemployment insurance, as well as cabinet resolutions on work-related injuries, occupational diseases, health and safety, occupational and labour housing, wage protection, organising labour inspection procedures, establishing collective labour dispute committees, and drafting procedures for labour disputes and complaints.
Residence and Visit System
As of 3rd October 2022, the UAE began implementing an updated visa system that represented a paradigm leap in the entry and residence of foreigners at the regional and global levels. The system included new types of residence systems with significant advantages and facilities. This included “green residence” with three categories, such as a jobseeker’s visa and the ability to attract investors without sponsors. Moreover, the new visa system provided new benefits for golden residence holders.
Annual Meetings
The UAE government’s annual meetings, which took place on 22nd and 23rd November, 2022, were attended by leaders in the country and more than 500 federal and local officials. It saw the launch of many significant national initiatives, including the “We are the Emirates 2031” vision, which comprised several national indexes. Most notable among them were increasing the GDP to AED3 trillion, the country’s non-oil exports to AED800 billion, and raising the value of the UAE foreign trade to AED4 trillion.
The other notable initiatives were placing the UAE among the top 10 countries in the world on the Human Development Index, raising the country’s stature in the food security index to be among the top 10, achieving first place globally in terms of food security, and developing proactive legislation for new economic sectors, in addition to raising the contribution of the tourism sector to the GDP to AED450 billion.
The meetings have led to the launch of the “Emirates Villages” project worth AED1 billion, which aims to create development and economic opportunities in the country’s villages. The meetings also adopted an increase in citizens’ salaries in the private and banking sector.
International Presence
In 2022, the UAE’s participation in major international events was remarkable. Among these was the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 6th to 18th November 2022.
The UAE participated in the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on 15th and 16th November, under the slogan “Recovering Together, Recovery Stronger”, with a high-level delegation of ministers. The UAE made a significant contribution in the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, from 20th to 26th September in New York.
The UAE participated in the 18th Francophone Summit, hosted by the Tunisian island of Djerba, on 19th and 20th November.
Furthermore, the UAE continued its achievements related to its election or victory of its national competencies for the presidency or membership of the UN and international institutions and bodies, as the UAE assumed its duties as a member of the Human Rights Council for the period 2022-2024.
Last March, the UAE assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council, prioritising its work on the agenda of women, global peace and security, climate security, and cooperation between the council and the League of Arab States, in addition to addressing recent developments on security issues around the world.
The UAE won membership in the council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for the third category from 2022 to 2025. It also won the presidency of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space (COPUOS), one of the largest committees at the UN.
In a new global achievement for the UAE’s peaceful nuclear programme, the Managing Director and CEO of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Mohammed Al Hammadi, became the new chairman of the International Organisation of Nuclear Operators.
International Competitiveness
The UAE had achieved outstanding results in the field of international competitiveness. Until September 2022, the country was ranked first globally in 156 indexes, in the top five in 288 indexes, and in the top 10 in 432 indexes.
For the sixth consecutive year, the UAE was ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa region in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook Report 2022, where it maintained its leadership in the first regional position in the overall ranking while being ranked 12th in the world.
Space
In 2022, the UAE achieved outstanding successes that boosted its international leadership in the space sector, which has become a priority in the country’s future development plans.
The UAE launched the National Radar Satellite Project to develop a range of radar satellites that can monitor changes occurring on the planet, and established a special strategic fund to support the national space sector valued at AED3 billion. It provides financial resources and offers management governance, in line with the country’s approach to finding alternative and innovative solutions for financing projects and developing the sector.
In June 2022, the UAE won the chairmanship of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Use of Outer Space (COPUOS), one of the largest committees in the United Nations (UN), which has 100 member states.
In April, the UAE announced the launch of a new six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the first long-term Arab mission to the ISS to be undertaken by an Emirati astronaut. The mission will launch in the spring of 2023.
The UAE is also expected to achieve new international success in the space sector with the launch of the explorer “Rashid” on the first Arab mission to the moon, the fourth such mission in the world.
The Hope Probe is continuing its Mars exploration journey, achieving outstanding scientific successes while the country is progressing in the production of the first-ever Emirati spacecraft, which will launch an expedition to Venus and the asteroid belt of the solar system.
Housing
The public housing sector saw considerable support in 2022, when several resolutions and initiatives were launched, under a clear roadmap for the future of government housing in the country.
On 5th June, 2022, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ordered the completion of all the housing grant applications from previous years, as part of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme and with the support of the UAE President’s Initiatives worth AED2.3 billion, due to the keenness of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed to ensure social stability of citizens and provide them with decent lives.
In June 2022, the UAE Cabinet adopted a new policy for federal housing loans, to finance housing loans through a partnership between the private sector and national banks.
The new housing financing policy aims to issue 13,000 housing resolutions over the next five years from 2022 to 2026, at a cost of AED11.5 billion, as well as meet the future needs of Emirati citizens, to ensure family stability, achieve prosperity, and provide decent and safe lives for citizens.
Health
The UAE’s resolution to cancel COVID-19-related precautionary measures on 7th November, 2022, was a major shift that underscored the country’s success in overcoming the pandemic.
The procedures implemented by national health authorities played a key role in overcoming the pandemic, and included establishing specialist hospitals and healthcare centres and supplying them with all required equipment, conducting the necessary medical tests covering the largest possible segment of the population, establishing examination centres around the country, and offering five types of vaccines.
The health sector was ranked 1st for the number of awards received from the International Hospital Federation. It received 11 awards, which was equivalent to 37.9 percent of the International Hospital Federation awards. This amounted to 29 awards distributed in seven main categories. There are three categories for each award: gold, silver and bronze.
Events and Occasions
In 2022, the country restored the international event momentum and brought it back to pre-pandemic levels. The UAE organised a slew of international conferences, exhibitions and tournaments, including the World Government Summit, the Global Conference on Human Fraternity, the Abu Dhabi Air Show 2022, the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022, and the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).
There were also two new editions of the Sharjah and Abu Dhabi International Book Fairs, the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah, the World Green Economy Summit, the Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the Global Media Congress and dozens of other events and activities that attracted participants and attendees from different countries.
Expo 2020 Dubai, which concluded in April 2022, achieved unprecedented success, having registered 24,102,967 visits, with people from 192 countries.
Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, stated that this year, the 51st National Day celebrations are taking place as the country is starting a new era of its journey towards achieving further development and prosperity, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
‘’We are approaching the 60th year of the UAE’s journey, which has been full of cultural, developmental and humanitarian achievements, and we aim to strengthen our principles and traditional national identity, presenting a unique Emirati model of investing in a country’s citizens,” said H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in a statement on the occasion of the UAE’s 51st National Day.
‘’As we celebrate the UAE’s 51st National Day, we remember, with pride and appreciation, the late Founding Leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who believed in building a strong and unified country and worked hard to achieve this dream with the Founding Fathers, until the dream came true with the formation of the UAE and the start of its journey of building and development. It has now become a leading destination for job seekers from all nationalities.
‘’This year, the 51st National Day celebrations are taking place as the country is starting a new era of its journey towards achieving further development and prosperity, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is continuing the journey of the late Sheikh Zayed and strengthening the country’s global stature, aided by his distinguished character and wise vision and his belief in the country’s citizens, as well as his keenness to make both citizens and residents happy and advance the country in all areas, by working closely with his brothers, Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates,” Sheikha Fatima added.
‘’On this precious national occasion, I extend my appreciation for the giving of Emirati women in all areas and their keenness to continue achieving national successes and contribute to the development process by engaging in all leading positions, which will reinforce the country’s international stature in women’s empowerment.
I also thank Emirati women for their valuable efforts to address the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, which enabled the country to return to normalcy and end related precautionary measures,” she said in conclusion.
Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, the UAE’s first and only dedicated children’s hospital, will host the 25th edition of the World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP 2022) at the Dubai World Trade Centre next week.
Held every two years, the Congress bring together the global community to discuss important topics and promote global advancements in the field.
From 5th-9th December, the landmark 25th edition of the congress will be hosted under the theme of “Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Shaping the Future”.
IACAPAP 2022 aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, which aims to make the nation a world leader in quality of life through several strategic objectives and initiatives.
In 2016, Dubai became the first Arab city to win the bid to host the world’s largest mental health congress for children and adolescents.
The first IACAPAP World Congress to be held in the region in its 86-year history, the event will provide a platform for scientists and clinicians from across the globe to discuss the latest research, explore the current mental health challenges of children and adolescents, and highlight cutting-edge innovations to enhance mental health.
The event will feature CPD-accredited sessions led by some of the world’s leading professionals, including Professor Antonio Hardan, Chief Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Stanford University; Professor Bennet L Leventhal, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; and the former President of IACAPAP, Professor Bruno Falissard, Head of Public Health and Mental Health Research Lab at Paris-Sud University, among others.
Dr. Abdullah Al Khayat, Chief Executive Officer of Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, said, “IACAPAP has won accolades from all over the world for its invaluable efforts to address the numerous mental health issues that the younger generation has been facing. Regionally, Al Jalila Children’s is a pioneer in improving children’s mental health. Both organisations hosting the World Congress this year is a significant step. We’re hopeful that hosting the World Congress in Dubai will have a long-term positive impact on transforming the region’s mental health landscape.”
The first day of the event is reserved for pre-congress workshops, with the official opening ceremony scheduled for 6th December.
Over five days, the congress will host 12 workshops, 15 keynote talks, and more than 250 hours of the symposium and lectures.
The sessions, involving more than 300 experts worldwide, will cover several topics, including anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, policy and advocacy, preventing mental disorders and enhancing well-being, and emerging technologies to improve access to child and adolescent mental health services.
Pressing issues, such as parental concerns regarding parent-child interactions and the effects of Covid-19 on mental health, will also be covered in the programme.
Thousands of delegates from more than 85 countries are set to attend the sessions.
According to Dr. Ammar Albanna, President of the Emirates Child and Adolescent Mental Health Society and Head of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centre of Excellence at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, IACAPAP 2022 highlights Dubai’s commitment to societal mental health, especially that of children.
“As a leading children’s hospital in the region, Al Jalila Children’s is proud to have played a key role in bringing the distinguished group of professionals from across the globe to Dubai to discuss mental health issues,” he said. “Focusing on mental health has never been more important because a substantial percentage of the world’s population suffers from mental health difficulties, particularly the most vulnerable group, including children. The World Congress will discuss innovative ways to enhance children’s mental health. It will tackle critical subjects, including how to respond to the surge in mental health disorders in the context of Covid-19. The fact that the Congress is being held for the first time in the region in Dubai highlights the UAE’s efforts to advance paediatric mental health.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Daniel Fung, the president of IACAPAP, underlined the benefits of the Congress, noting how it will enable networking with members from IACAPAP associations and industry professionals worldwide. “Dubai is the most populous city of the UAE. Youth constitutes almost 30 percent of the region’s population. We need to emphasise the importance of advocating for the mental health of the region’s youth, especially as we enter a new period of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.”
Dubai’s hosting of the event will mark another milestone in the emirate’s efforts to lead mental health awareness in the region and support its efforts of becoming a leading health tourism hub.
Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), inked a definitive agreement with SAIMOS (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure Management & Operations Security), a leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AI-based Video Analytics as well as custom developments targeting Security, Safety and Critical Infrastructure. The partnership complements Moro Hub’s portfolio with high-quality and cost-efficient SAIMOS Video Analytics & LiDAR suite, which will provide enhanced security to enterprises.
The agreement was signed by Arif Almalik, Chief Digital Products Officer of Moro Hub and Karim Fahmi, CEO Technologies of SAIMOS. As part of the collaboration, Moro Hub will provide complete suite of SAIMOS software solutions and professional services to its clients.
“Video analytics driven by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms provide actionable business intelligence for organisations. With SAIMOS, we can swiftly develop our smart analytics across any video security solution and ensure enterprises using cloud technologies have enhanced access to safety and security. In addition, this partnership will accelerate organisations to track suspects and discern patterns, making it possible to prevent a security breach rather than just respond to it after the incident,” said Arif Almalik, Chief Digital Products Officer of Moro Hub.
A key element of the agreement aims to provide Moro Hub’s customers with cutting-edge technologies that will improve system capabilities and result in better satisfaction for customers.
“It is an honor to associate with Moro Hub, the leader in digital solutions in the region. SAIMOS is one of the first vendors that allows customers to enhance video analytics architecture with traditional computer vision approaches. We are confident that this partnership will offer access to new customers and enable us to push our boundaries to develop enhanced and innovative solutions,” said Karim Fahmi, CEO Technologies of SAIMOS.
SAIMOS Video Analytics is purely Intel CPU powered, seamlessly integrated into Milestone’s XProtect and combines multiple sensor technologies for advanced Situational Awareness. Its modules are scalable and easy to use, applicable in multiple industries, as Security, Critical Infrastructure (Oil & Gas, Power Plants, Distribution Lines, etc.), Transportation (Bus, Metro, Station, Platform, Airport), Retail, Banking, Campus (Educational Facilities, Municipalities), Smart Buildings, Smart / Safe City and many more.
Source: Emirates News Agency