Emirates

Al Sayegh meets Papua New Guinea Minister of Information

ABU DHABI, 12th January, 2022 (WAM) — Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, today met with Timothy Masiu, Minister of Information and Communications Technology of Papua New Guinea, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, especially economic and trade, and strengthening friendship and cooperation ties in all domains.

Al Sayegh expressed his pleasure with the participation of many friendly countries including Papua New Guinea in Expo 2020 Dubai despite the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. He had the opportunity to visit its pavilion. He also stressed the strength of both countries ties and the existence of many mutual opportunities of common interest.

The UAE Minister also expressed his gratitude to Papua New Guinea for supporting the UAE's candidacy to host the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28), emphasising the country's eagerness to convey the voices of all nations to ensure a reduction of global warming effects and build a better life for future generations.

Masiu, in turn, expressed his admiration for the excellent organisation of the Expo 2020 Dubai by the UAE. He also highlighted the great cooperation opportunities to develop and push them forward across all fields for the benefit of both countries.

Al Sayegh welcomed the expected visit of the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea in February 2022 to attend his country's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Emirates

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah receives Ramadan well-wishers

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers at Al Dhiyafa Majlis in Khozam area here.

He received the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments as well as dignitaries and Emiratis, who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.

The reception was attended by several top officials of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Emirates

Fujairah Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

FUJAIRAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers on the second day of the holy month, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.

Sheikh Hamad accepted the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments, as well as dignitaries, Emiratis and members of the Arab and foreign communities in the UAE who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.

The reception was attended by several top officials of the Emirate of Fujairah.

Emirates

Muslim Council of Elders announces opening of registrations for 2nd edition of Emerging Peacemakers Forum

ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders has announced the opening of registrations for the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from the 6th until the 14th of July 2023 in partnership with the Rose Castle Foundation and the World Council of Churches.

Commenting on the opening of registrations, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam said, “This initiatives intends to train future leaders in the fields of promoting peace and the coexistence of different societies. The second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum is also slated to focus on refining the skills of its participants while strengthening and developing their talents in the sectors of peacemaking, interfaith dialogue, coexistence and disseminating the values of human fraternity.”

Registration is open from March 19 through to April 9 2023 via the following link: https://bit.ly/Epfapplynow-en.

The second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum is held in partnership between the Muslim Council of Elders, the Rose Castle Foundation and the World Council of Churches.