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Iran Stops Oil Tanker in International Waters
Centcom, the US headquarters in the Middle East and Central Asia, posted a video on its Twitter account reporting that Iranian forces had stopped and taken control of an oil tanker in international waters in the Persian Gulf. The ship was called “Villa,” and was flying the Liberian flag.
Israel and UAE to Launch Diplomatic Ties
An agreement was sealed on the telephone between Israel and UAE where UAE will launch full diplomatic ties with Israel. Israel in return will halt its plans for annexation of the West Bank. The agreement was made on a conference telephone call between Netanyahu, the crown prince of UAE, and President Trump. Netanyahu lauds “an historic day in history.”
EU Punishes Violators of Libya’s Arms Embargo
Germany, France, and Italy have stepped up pressure on violators of the Libyan arms embargo. The three had previously threatened to punish violators of the embargo in mid-July, on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels. A list of Turkish, UAE, and Jordanian companies has been compiled.
GCC Calls for Extension Of Iran’s Arms Embargo
Bloomberg News reported on August 9th, that it had a copy of a letter sent by the Gulf Cooperation Council to the United Nations Security Council. The letter called on the Security Council to extend the arms embargo against Iran, which expires in October, ending its five-year term.
Pakistan Validates Most Licenses of Pilots Working Abroad
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has validated licenses of pilots working abroad. According to its spokesperson, Abdul Sattar Khokar, the licenses of 166 have been validated as being genuine and certified. He added that the verification of 10 remaining pilots will be concluded by next week.
EU Threatens Sanctions on Libyan Meddlers
The leaders of three European countries threatened to impose sanctions on foreign powers that violate the arms embargo on the Libyan war parties. Although they have not named any country, their threat appears aimed at Turkey, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
Emirates Resumes Flights to Tehran After Six Months
After a six-month termination, Emirates Airlines resumed flights to Tehran, and this morning the first flight landed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport. Mohammad Reza Karimian, Vice President of Airport Operations at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport City Company, announced the news.
UAE Delays Hope Probe Launch to Mars
On July 15th, 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a delay of the Mars Hope Probe lunch. The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) released the information via Twitter. The delay comes after the UAESA’s discussions with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The launch was scheduled at the Tanegashima Island, Japan.
UAE Launches New Media Academy
UAE social media influencers have welcomed the launch of New Media Academy stressing that it will help build a new generation of professionals equipped with digital media skills and content creation capabilities.
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and the Chairman of UAE National Media Council (NMC), said the New Media Academy represents a qualitative addition to the media sector that contributes to enhancing the skills of young cadres and empowering them with knowledge and expertise. “The initiative enhances the opportunities associated with the new media industry, by creating a new generation of influencers who will highlight the country’s achievements and promote the spread of UAE messages in accordance with the best global practices,” he said.
World Pledges $1.8 Billion for Sudan Reconstruction
Sudan received pledges of nearly $2 billion in aid, including €150 million from Germany, during an international conference hosted by Germany. The conference was aimed at supporting the transition process in a country that is under a debt burden, and suffering from a severe economic crisis.
Israel Roundup — Country Opening Up, Looking Toward Annexation
Israel has finally formed a unified coalition government, combining both sides— Likud and Blue and White, Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz. U.S. President Donald Trump, represented by Jared Kushner, urged Israel to make a government before planned annexation of the Jordan Valley.
Russia, UAE Support Egyptian Initiative On Libya
Russia and the United Arab Emirates praised the “Cairo Declaration” on Libya, which was approved by retired general Khalifa Haftar. The leader of the Libyan National Army (LNA) backed a cease fire to take effect from Monday. However, the Turkish-backed, UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) rejected it.
Coronavirus — Eurasia Returns to Normal, America Braces for Worse
As life gradually returns to normal in Europe, the scene in Brazil remains bleak, while fears prevail that the current protests in the United States will lead to the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. The new Coronavirus continues to spread in Latin America unabated, especially in Brazil.
Libya: Marshal Haftar Announces Ramadan Truce
The leader of one of the belligerents in the ongoing conflict in Libya has announced a truce during the month of Ramadan. After two similar announcements were launched this year, the leader of the “Libyan National Army,” Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced Wednesday night “the cessation of all military operations” of the forces loyal to him on the occasion of the month of Ramadan.
Coronavirus: Nepal Requests Quarantine for Gulf State Workers
Nepal’s ambassadors to the Gulf countries have sent a report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting quarantine arrangements for workers who must return to Nepal as a matter of urgency. Hundreds of Nepalis working in those countries may have lost their jobs or facilities during the crisis caused by the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Iran Rejects American Aid, Emirates Cancels Flights
Iran does not intend to accept US assistance to deal with the coronavirus pandemic in the country after all. This was said by Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a speech on Sunday. The powerful Ayatollah also cited a conspiracy theory that Americans created the virus as a “poison” specifically to kill Iranians.
Coronavirus: Oman to Quarantine Travelers, Gulf States on Alert
The Ministry of Health of the Sultanate of Oman confirmed on Saturday that no cases of coronavirus have been registered in the country. In a statement issued by the Omani News Agency, it stated that within the framework of the procedures adopted to fight the infection, Oman would carry out domestic or institutional quarantine of travelers from those countries affected for a period of 14 days.
How UAE is Paving the Way Towards AI-Driven Future
Do you know every individual living on the planet earth spends around 30 years individually on chores on average? It is not a guess, but Plato’s Timaeus specifically focuses on the same concept. It brings out the truth even in the modern-day to refer the untapped human resource capital to reap the economic benefits. Unwittingly, the philosopher has highlighted the importance of time to be saved. Interestingly, the human being has strived hard to optimize time management by deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the real world scenarios!
Libya Peace Conference Calls for Civil War Ceasefire
International allies of the Libyan government, supported by the United Nations, and rebel forces led by General Khalifa Haftar agreed on Sunday to respect a ceasefire initiated a week ago, and an arms embargo imposed by the UN Security Council. World leaders are hoping for a way out of the civil war that has plagued the country for five years.
World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi Attracts 800 Exhibitors
The 2020 session of the World Future Energy Summit opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, amid wide participation of hundreds of exhibitors and the presence of tens of thousands from across the region and the world. Business leaders, experts, suppliers and buyers were there, seeking to conclude commercial deals and exchange knowledge and experiences on the latest innovations and technologies. It is the largest event in the field of sustainability and future energy in the Middle East and Africa.
Emirates Space Launches “New Space” Innovation Program
The Emirates Space Agency announced its cooperation with Krypto Labs, the Abu Dhabi-based Global Innovation Center, to launch a “New Space” innovation program nationwide. The initiative aims to boost the growth of companies operating in the private space flight sector in line with the Agency’s efforts to accelerate the growth of emerging technology companies in the field of space science.
Sharjah Welcomes Companies and Brands to Steel Fab 2020
At least 300 companies and 700 brands from 35 countries will showcase advanced technology and participate in the 16th metal industry and steel exhibition, Steel Fab 2020, from January 13-16 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The most recent innovations in the forefront in the steel industry, metal forming, surface preparation, finishing and cutting, welding tools and techniques, and machinery manufacturing reflect the importance of the exhibition. It is the most prominent trade event specialized in the field of steel industry at the level of the UAE and the region.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to Focus on Youth, Artificial Intelligence and Society
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 will start from January 11 to 18, and will be hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar.” The week takes place under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Activities will focus on discussing the global sustainability agenda and the role of development in the areas of artificial intelligence, big data and the Internet of Things. All of this is accelerating the pace of sustainable development and other issues that contribute to shaping the future of development in the world.
Dubai to Host 2020 Step Conference in February
Dubai will host the works of the “2020 STEP” conference, the leading technology festival for emerging markets in its ninth session on February 11 and 12. Under the slogan, “The World in Dubai,” the conference will be held in partnership with Dubai Internet City and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai Tourism.
UAE Olympic Football Team Ready for AFC U-23 Championships
The United Arab Emirates Olympic football team continues its preparations series in the Thai capital, Bangkok, in preparation for its first confrontation in the Asian Cup U-23 Championship. The UAE will face Vietnam on Friday in Group D. Next week, they will play North Korea and Jordan.
2019: A Year in Review of Events that Influenced the Geopolitical Balance and Defense Around the Globe
There has been a tug of war for geopolitical influence and attempts to disrupt the already established balance throughout 2019. We also saw the formation of interesting and very invasive social media polices around the globe. Hence, there were ramifications and changes to the social media landscape:
- France implementing new measures to track and monitor the social media of its citizens.
- Russia is working to complete their digital iron curtain.
- China implementing draconian verification process impacting social credit and privacy.
- UK to ruthlessly start collecting DNA.
- We’ve also seen the rise of deep fake technology that could have a great impact on the US 2020 Presidential elections as well as on the global scale.
Let’s look at the world’s main players and regions:
ToTok App Alleged to be Spyware, Removed from Google Play
ToTok, a popular app on Google Play store, has been removed from the platform following a serious implicatory report published by the New York Times. It discloses that the application was a spyware tool used by the United Arab Emirates government to spy on users. The chat app had been downloaded over a million times before it was removed. It had explicit permissions to track user conversations, their location, and content stored on the phone.
World Summit on Industry and Manufacturing Highlights Africa’s Untapped Potential
The World Summit for Industry and Manufacturing organized a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with a new promotional tour in the city of Pretoria. The aim of the initiative is to examine the untapped industrial potential of countries in Southern Africa and its potential impacts on global value chains, and its role in shaping the future of the industrial sector.
“New Alliance of Virtue Pact” Signed in Abu Dhabi
Religious leaders signed the new Alliance of Virtue Charter, launched by the Forum for the Promotion of Peace in Muslim Societies, as part of the work of the sixth annual meeting held between December 9-11 this year in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the theme, “The Role of Global Support for Tolerance and Religious Freedom.”
Egyptian Expert Praises Emirates Experience in Facing Extremist Organizations
Professor Munir Adeeb, an expert in extremist movements and international terrorism in the Arab Republic of Egypt, praised the UAE’s experience in facing extremist organizations, foremost of which is the Muslim Brotherhood. He called on the international community to take advantage of this unique experience and build on it and try circulate it in a way that suits the rest of societies. They must also realize the nature of Islamic organizations and confront them by confronting the mother group, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Allan, Clary Release Risks and Trends for 2020
International strategic expert, Nick Allan, CEO of Control Risks International, which specializes in risk management evaluations and recommendations, expected 2020 to carry five major risks affecting international politics and the global economy. These risks centered on the state of geopolitical attraction and the rise of a society activists, the growth of electronic wars, the fragility of economic and political conditions, and the rise of leaders without a vision or strategy. Strategic expert Sean Clary, Vice President of the Future of the World Foundation, saw that the world in 2030 will be more polarized, and the two experts pointed out that the world will witness a technological revolution in the next decade.
Why Do You Need to Update Website Stats and Photos Frequently?
There are numerous reasons for people to visit your website, and Google ranks your pages. Frequently updating your website statistics and improving visuals along with removing website glitches are prime factors that drive more business to your website. The trend of opting for web maintenance companies for improving the efficiency and Google ranking of websites is common in competitive business countries like the UAE. Businesses are careful about maintaining their websites to minimize web bugs and to provide enhanced user experience for their clients by updating the statistical and graphical data on their landing pages.
UAE Inspires the World With Diverse Sources of Energy
The UAE, the wоrld’ѕ sixth-largest hоldеr of oil rеѕеrvеѕ, hаѕ bесоmе аn inspiration fоr the rest оf the world аѕ the wоrld’ѕ mоѕt dіvеrѕіfіеd energy есоnоmу, along wіth trаdіtіоnаl оіl аnd gаѕ еxроrtеrѕ. Currеnt аnd futurе sources оf еnеrgу up tо 2030 rаngе from oil, gаѕ and renewable еnеrgу, ѕuсh аѕ wind, solar, аnd hуdrоеlесtrіс, аѕ well аѕ new nuсlеаr еnеrgу, through the Barakah plant, whісh іѕ оnе of the largest іn the wоrld.
Houthis Seizes Three Ships Red Sea
Yеmеn’ѕ Houthis аnnоunсеd thеу had seized thrее ѕhірѕ іn thе Rеd Sеа, іnсludіng one frоm Sаudі Arabia. On Mоndау, a ѕеnіоr оffісіаl оf the Yеmеnі Hоuthі grоuр Anѕаr Allаh ѕаіd hіѕ fоrсеѕ hаd dеtаіnеd a “suspected ship” іn thе Rеd Sеа. However, he іndісаtеd thаt hіѕ mоvеmеnt wоuld rеlеаѕе it if іt turnеd out to bеlоng tо Sоuth Kоrеа аftеr the соmрlеtіоn оf lеgаl рrосееdіngѕ.
Emirates Signs $16 Billion Deal For 50 Airbus A350s
Emirates Grоuр ѕаіd Monday it hаѕ signed a deal wіth Aіrbuѕ to buy 50 Aіrbuѕ A350s, wоrth $16 bіllіоn, wіth deliveries tо thе UAE gіаnt іn May 2023. “Today, we are pleased to sign a firm order for 50 A350 XWBs, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines,” Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman, and Chief Executive said. “This follows a thorough review of various aircraft options and of our own fleet plans. It is Emirates’ long-standing strategy to invest in modern and efficient aircraft, and we are confident in the performance of the A350 XWB.”
Arab League Holds Meetings on Media’s Role in Combating Terrorism
Thе Arаb Lеаguе wіll hоld rеgulаr mееtіngѕ оn Sundау tо dіѕсuѕѕ thе role оf thе media in соmbаtіng tеrrоrіѕm аnd renouncing hаtrеd. Thе UAE will hоѕt the meetings from November 17 tо 19, in соllаbоrаtіоn with thе Dubai Prеѕѕ Club аnd the Wаtаnі Emirates Foundation and the General Secretariat оf thе Arаb League.
MBZ, El Sisi Sign Cooperation Agreements in UAE
Shеіkh Mohamed bіn Zауеd Al Nаhуаn, Crown Prince of Abu Dhаbі and Deputy Suрrеmе Commander оf the UAE Armed Fоrсеѕ, hеld оffісіаl talks wіth Egyptian Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі, who іѕ оn a ѕtаtе visit tо the UAE. Thе tаlkѕ also dеаlt wіth thе latest dеvеlорmеntѕ оn thе rеgіоnаl аnd іntеrnаtіоnаl arenas. The two leaders exchanged views on thеm as well as іѕѕuеѕ оf common соnсеrn.
Egyptian President Sisi Visits UAE
Prеѕіdеnt Abdel Fаttаh El Sіѕі оf the Arаb Republic оf Egурt began a vіѕіt tо thе UAE оn Wеdnеѕdау. Durіng thе visit, thе Egурtіаn President wіll discuss with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince оf Abu Dhаbі аnd Dерutу Suрrеmе Commander of the UAE Armеd Fоrсеѕ, the ѕtrоng brotherly relations bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ. Sisi will also discuss the ѕtrаtеgіс bilateral соореrаtіоn bеtwееn thе twо соuntrіеѕ, regional and іntеrnаtіоnаl issues оf соmmоn соnсеrn.
UN Report: Jordan, Turkey, UAE Violating Libyan Arms Embargo
A rероrt bу thе UN ассuѕеѕ Jоrdаn, Turkey and the Unіtеd Arаb Emіrаtеѕ of rереаtеdlу violating an аrmѕ bаn in Lіbуа for уеаrѕ. The report, whісh саmе from a уеаr оf UN еxреrtѕ’ research, said thе thrее соuntrіеѕ hаd “provided wеароnѕ to Libya” regularly, аnd ѕоmеtіmеѕ ореnlу, without trуіng to hіdе resources. Bоth ѕіdеѕ іnvоlvеd іn Libya wеrе рrоvіdеd wіth thеѕе weapons and tесhnісаl ѕuрроrt, ассоrdіng tо the rероrt.
Saudi Arabia Considering Ceasefire in Yemen— No Agreement Reached
Saudi Arabia is considering a proposal by the Houthi rebels for a ceasefire in Yemen, Reuters reported on Friday. Three other diplomatic sources and two well-informed sources told Reuters that the Kingdom was seriously considering some form of a ceasefire in an attempt to halt the escalation of the 4-year conflict in Yemen.
German Government Approves Arms Sales to UAE
Germany is continuing its export of military equipment to countries involved in Yemen’s civil war. The German government has authorized the sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates, which is involved in the Yemen war as part of the Saudi-led “Arab coalition.”
Yemeni Government Forces Entered Aden
Government forces have now managed to re-enter the strategic port three weeks after leaving Aden. According to the latest news from Yemen, Aden Airport is under the control of government forces. The government forces succeeded in seizing the airport and other areas of the Aden port from separatist forces in southern Yemen, German news agencies reported Wednesday quoting Yemen’s security circles. Yemeni separatists in the southern part of Yemen have surrendered after fierce clashes.
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