The Japanese weather agency predicted a typhoon would make landfall close to Tokyo on Saturday, potential landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, overflowing rivers, strong winds and high waves over the weekend of the Bon summer holidays. In the 24 hours through Saturday evening, Typhoon Meari is forecast to bring 300 millimeters of rain to the central Tokai region, 200 millimeters in the east Japan Kanto-Koshin region and 100 millimeters in the northeastern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Ten flights have been canceled by All Nippon Airways Co., and the Tokaido Shinkansen and other train services may be affected.…
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The President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, has been invited to visit the UAE by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as part of the UAE’s effort to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. President Cassis received the message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during a reception in Locarno, Switzerland. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed Sheikh Mohamed’s greetings and wishes for Switzerland’s continued progress and prosperity. President Cassis expressed his greetings to the UAE President, wishing the UAE continued…
In a meeting with Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and how they can be strengthened and developed based on the development priorities of the two friendly countries, particularly trade, investment, tourism, and others. At the State House in Victoria, President Ramkalawan welcomed President Sheikh Mohamed. The meeting began with Wavel Ramkalawan welcoming Sheikh Mohamed and his delegation. Seychelles was assisted by the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic and the UAE has provided strong support to his country in many development areas. During his visit, Sheikh…
On World Elephant Day, the public becomes aware of the plight of Asian and African elephants. While elephants are revered, respected, and loved around the world, we are on the verge of losing this magnificent animal. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, called for a commitment to the protection of elephants. On World Elephant Day, he tweeted that he would emphasize the importance of protecting elephants. Approximately 60% of Asian elephants live in India. There has been an increase in elephant reserves in the past eight years. In addition, he praised all those working to protect elephants. On World Elephant…
The UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said that enormous needs still exist and the future looks bleak despite the unprecedented scale-up of assistance in Afghanistan over the past year. In Afghanistan, UN agencies and their partners continued to provide assistance to nearly 23 million people, or nearly 94 percent of all people in need. A humanitarian operation expanded into all 34 provinces last winter, and their efforts saved lives and averted a famine. The UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, stressed that unless a functioning economy and banking system are restored, this tragic reality will continue. It is now…
As part of preparations to introduce 5G cellular technology services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan signed an agreement with Jordan’s mobile telecom companies (Orange, Umniah) in the presence of Ahmed Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. A key pillar of Jordan’s infrastructure for information and communication technology (ICT) is 5G technology services, according to Hanandeh, who spoke at the signing ceremony. According to the recently announced Economic Modernization Vision, 5G technology services will serve as an invaluable part of the country’s infrastructure for information and communications technology (ICT). He noted that 5G networks have proven to be…
An Emirati aid ship loaded with food and relief supplies for approximately 2.5 million drought-affected Somalians has arrived in the port of Mogadishu in Somalia. Providing all forms of humanitarian aid to the Somali people who are suffering from drought is one of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The shipment was coordinated with UAE Red Crescent (ERC), Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. Relief aid has started to reach the displaced in their areas and camps. As a result of a lack of rain…
In the first half of 2022, Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade totaled about AED124 billion, an increase of 12% over AED110 billion and 313 million recorded in the same period in 2020 according to Abu Dhabi Customs. Exports increased by 26% in the first half of this year to AED49 billion and 479 million, up from AED39 billion and 193 million in 2021. Re-export activities increased to 6% at a value of AED23 billion and 43 million, up from AED21 billion and 689 million last year, while UAE exports increased 4%, reaching about AED51 billion and 475 million, up from…
The Indian government under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to reducing its aggregate greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030, according to Indian Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Inaugurating the three-day International Conference on Systems Analysis for Enabling Integrated Policy Making in New Delhi, Dr Singh said this. The minister said that India also aims to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels by half of the total consumption of fossil fuels by 2030. As a result of its unique geo-climate conditions, India has historically been vulnerable to natural disasters due to…
Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister, and Canadian International Development Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan discussed ways of expanding joint economic cooperation and taking advantage of Jordanian skills on the Canadian labor market. During their talks in Amman, Safadi and Sajjan stressed effective coordination channels in the development fields and a desire to develop strong friendly relations between the two nations. In relation to refugee-related burdens, Safadi praised Canada’s efforts to help the Kingdom in its development process and to address economic challenges. Safadi thanked Canada for its support of UNRWA, emphasizing that the agency…