Day: September 9, 2021

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UAE-Russia Business Council explores fostering tourism ties

The UAE-Russian Business Forum has held its third session at the headquarters of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Russian capital, Moscow, as part of the visit of an Emirati delegation led by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

The visit, which will continue until 12th September, aims to enhance the level of economic and trade cooperation and mutual investment between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of Russia, as part of the growing relations between the UAE and Russia across various domains.

The forum – held virtually – was attended by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs; Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Russia; Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice-Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the UAE-Russia Business Council and head of the delegation; Sergey Gorkov, Chairman of Russia-UAE Business Council, among other senior officials from both sides.

Dr. Al Falasi said that this meeting reflects the close interaction between the business communities in both countries and their desire to boost economic ties, pointing out that the UAE is one of the main destinations for Russian tourists as a result of the various facilities and benefits provided by the state. “This is shown in the steady increase in the number of tourist trips, which affirms the strength and size of relations between the two countries.”

He added that such meetings will contribute to raising tourism cooperation during the coming period, noting that the precautionary measures and the pioneering steps taken by the UAE thanks to the visions and directives of its leadership, in terms of daily tests and vaccination campaigns for the country’s citizens, residents and visitors have greatly contributed to accelerating the recovery of the tourism sector in the UAE.

Dr. Al Falasi hoped that this meeting would positively serve the aspirations of both countries in all fields, especially in the field of tourism.

Al Owais, in turn, stressed that the UAE-Russia Business Council plays an active role in developing economic and investment trade cooperation, strengthening ties between participants, and opening new investment channels. This will help to promote diversification of income sources, attract value-added investments to the economy, and increase the volume of non-oil exports.

He pointed out that the volume of trade exchange between the UAE and Russia has grown significantly in recent years, as Russia ranked first among the UAE’s trading partners in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, while the UAE maintained its position as Russia’s main trading partner in the Arabian Gulf. The UAE’s exports amounted to about AED28 million in 2021, and about AED55 billion in trade exchange between the two countries from 2015 to 2020.

Al Owais highlighted the capabilities and potential of the business sector in the country, which is characterised by economic and commercial openness to the world and the availability of an encouraging investment environment for Russian capital and companies, pointing out that Russian industries will find encouraging demand in the UAE market, especially with the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai in October.

The UAE Ambassador stated that Russia has become a preferred destination for Emirati tourism, and many elements make the two countries able to develop relations in this sector and push them forward to serve their common interests.

Gorkov said that the forum is a continuation of the previous meetings that took place in the UAE, which aimed to strengthen partnership in the economic fields, hoping that the visit of the Emirati delegation would achieve the desired goals and contribute to building strategic relations that strengthen vital economic partnerships, including the tourism, investment, trade, innovation and advanced technology sectors.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

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Lecture on the importance of food in Islam within the activities of Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World?

Yesterday morning (Monday), at the headquarters of the Agriculture and Fisheries Affairs Sector, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment organized an awareness lecture for the Ministry?s employees. The lecture entitled ?Importance of Food in Islam? was presented by Sheikh Yahya Butti Al Nuaimi, as part of the activities of ?Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World?. The lecture discussed the concept of hunger and food security and the Islamic approach in achieving food security and famine and its causes. Sheikh Al- Nuaimi explained the virtue of hunger, as it leads to purity of the soul, righteousness and reward. He cited the noble verse ?My Lord, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits?. He also said that giving zakat, charities, fasting, prayer for rain, volunteering, penances, urging people to promote solidarity and equality will eliminate famine. At the end of the lecture, Al- Nuaimi praised the MME?s role in achieving food security and promoting agricultural and fish stock.

Source: Municipality and Environment

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Drowning Sambuk Recovered from Al KHOR Port

General Cleanness Department, represented by Beaches and Islands Department and in cooperation with Mechanical Equipment Department and Fisheries Department, has recovered Sambuk (a wooden sailing vessel), which was drowned in Al Khor Port. The Sambuk has been destroyed and moved to the place designated for solid waste

Source: Municipality and Environment

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Veterinary Quarantines Vital Role at Suhail-Katara Exhibition

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by the Veterinary Quarantine Division at the Animal Resources Department, is keen to strengthen the procedures for allowing any consignment of live birds to enter the border crossing points where there is an influx of consignments during the falcon import season. The MME aims at ensuring that these birds are safe and free of infectious and epidemic diseases that affect public health and livestock. These procedures include: following up on the current epidemiological status of the exporting country through the World Organisation for Animal Health website ‘OIE’ as well as continuously following up on status of such countries and requesting the necessary checks and tests for falcons from the exporting countries. Upon arrival at the various ports of the State and after obtaining approval and issuing the relevant import permits for falcons, veterinarians verify the documents, check the consignment, conduct a virtual/ laboratory examination, and then release the falcons after ensuring their safety. Once these falcons arrive at the Exhibition, their health status is examined throughout the exhibition period. Routine tests are conducted through a rapid test for Avian Influenza (H5N1) by veterinarians. Veterinarians also monitor the veterinary medicines offered by the pharmacies participating in the Exhibition in terms of their expiry dates, components and storage methods, and issue a veterinary health certificate for the falcons sold inside the Exhibition to be exported outside the State.

Source: Municipality and Environment

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Ministry of Municipality and Environment Takes a Prominent Part in Suhail-Katara Exhibition 2021

The MME participates in the 5th edition of Suhail-Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition 2021, the events of which kicked off this Tuesday morning and will continue until 11th September. The MME participates in this Exhibition through a distinctive pavilion with a design inspired by Dune-Bashing at Sealine. This year, a number of new activities have been added to the MME?s pavilion, such as some of stuffed animals from the Qatari wildlife and types of wild plants from the local environment. This pavilion also provides an ancient hunting tool, i.e., trap, archery, and leash, etc. Furthermore, information about these animals and plants was displayed via iPads inside the pavilion. The pavilion also displays some animal embryos, such as: camel, deer, rabbit and monkey. Additionally, types of animal diseases are outlined, in order to familiarize and educate visitors about them. Furthermore, the role of veterinary laboratories at the Livestock Department regarding this field has been clarified. Some services are provided by the MME?s pavilion, such as issuing falcon passports to local vendors and Health Certificates for re-exports falcons to travellers outside Qatar. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora certificate is also issued. This certificate is needed to import, export or re-export the endangered wildlife that are listed under this certificate known as ‘CITES’.

Source: Municipality and Environment

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UAE condemns Houthi attempt to target Khamis Mushait with bomb-laden drones

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist militias’ systematic attempts to attack civilians and civil objects in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, with two bomb-laden drones, which were intercepted by the Coalition Forces.

In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) on Thursday, the UAE reiterated that these recurrent terror attacks by the Houthis reflect their blatant disregard for the international community and all international laws and norms.

The Ministry urged the international community to take an immediate and decisive stance to stop these recurrent acts, which target critical infrastructure and threaten the security and stability of the Kingdom, as well as global energy supplies.

It also stressed that the continued threat of these attacks in recent days is a grave escalation that represents new evidence of these militias’ attempts to undermine security and stability in the region.

The UAE renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia over these subversive terrorist attacks and reiterated its position against all threats to the Kingdom’s security and stability.

The UAE also reiterated its support for all measures taken by Saudi authorities to maintain the safety and security of its citizens and residents.

MoFAIC also stressed that the security of the UAE and that of Saudi Arabia are indivisible and that any threat facing the Kingdom is considered a threat to the security and stability of the UAE.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation