Day: August 3, 2022

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UAE welcomes extension of truce in Yemen

The UAE welcomed the extension of the truce in the Republic of Yemen for an additional two months in accordance with the terms of the initial agreement and the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced in March 2021.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the UAE commended efforts by the United Nations and Hans Grundberg, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, to reach a permanent ceasefire followed by a political solution to the Yemen crisis in order to enhance prospects for peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

The UAE called on the international

community to support adherence to the truce and underscored the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in achieving stability and security in Yemen.

The UAE renewed its commitment to standing by the Yemeni people and supporting their legitimate aspirations for development and prosperity as part of its policy in support of the interests of the region’s peoples.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

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Team Qatar shine at GCC Youth Basketball Championship

DUBAI – Team Qatar continued their winning run in the group stage of the GCC U-18 Basketball Championship after a convincing 82-32 win over Oman in the United Arab Emirates’ city of Dubai on Wednesday.

Wednesday victory over Omani counterparts was the Qatar team’s fifth win on row to keep their hope for tournament title alive.

In other fixtures, Kuwait edged out hosts UAE 39-37 and Saudi Arabia secured a comfortable 71-63 victory over Bahrain.

This tournament bringing together six GCC nations, including hosts United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

Source: Qatar Olympic Committee

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Champions League to get new camera tech for offside calls

Nyon, The Champions League will use a camera-based system to judge tight offside calls in the group stage starting next month, UEFA said Wednesday.

The Semi-Automated Offside Technology, which was also approved last month by FIFA for the World Cup in Qatar, uses multiple cameras to more accurately track players’ limbs and the point when a key pass is made.

The technology promises faster and more accurate offside decisions than are currently made with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.

UEFA said it will use the new system next Wednesday at the Super Cup game between European champion Real Madrid and Europa League winner Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki ahead of its Champions League debut on Sept. 6.

The system was tested at the women’s European Championship that finished Sunday in England and in the Champions League last season.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Director of MoFAIC’s Dubai Office receives credentials of the Consul General of Uganda

HE Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, the Director of MoFAIC’s Dubai Office met with HE Henry Mayega, Consul General of the Republic of Uganda in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and received his credentials.

His Excellency welcomed the Consul General and hailed the political, economic, commercial and investment relations that bind the two friendly countries, wishing him success in his duties.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation