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569 publications of “Emirati Publishing” at the Amman and Riyadh Exhibitions
Sharjah: “Gulf”
The Emirates Publishers Association participated in the Amman and Riyadh International Book Fairs from September 23 to October 10, with 569 titles exposing the Emirati literary movement; On the Arabian horizon, it opened its doors to 27 Emirati publishers (platform project) to expand its presence from the local space.
The association’s participation in the two exhibitions came with the aim of building bridges with Arab and international book fairs, and empowered the local publisher as part of its efforts to assist and support the Emirati publishing industry to increase its presence in the Arab and regional markets. And support the authors to offer their products to a wider audience, under the direction of the Association’s Strategic Vision and Mansa program launched in 2019 to provide member publishers with less than 20 publications. Their work in different countries of the world.
Ali bin Hadem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, was keen to continue the efforts of the exhibition organizers and their positive and practical contribution in support of the publishing industry in the region. Recovering from the aftermath of the “Govit-19” epidemic in the publishing industry, publishers are returning to showcase their publications at international exhibitions.
He praised the exemptions and discounts offered to publishers at both exhibitions: “We thank the Exhibition for the facilities provided and the reduction in participation fees for publishers, and we thank the publishers for offering exemptions. For generous and direct support to the authors and the publishing industry, for the entire collection.”
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Shamma bint Sultan calls on the media to raise awareness of climate issues
Dubai: “The Gulf”
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Accelerators Authority on Climate Change, called on the media to play a key role in supporting efforts to raise awareness of climate change and address its challenges. He invited everyone concerned with the important topic, climate change-related issues. The context aims to demystify the terminology and science closely linked to climate change.
During a conversation with Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan on the theme “Media and Climate Change” as part of the activities of the closing day of the 21st Arab Media Forum, she shed light on the efforts of the UAE Freedom Accelerators Authority. For Climate Change, she managed to interview media personality Laura Habib to address the challenges of climate change.
As the issue of climate change is still one of the fundamental topics, he emphasized the keenness of prudent leadership to put the issue of climate change at the top of its priorities, in line with a vision aimed at accelerating the speed and pace of climate action. Interest in the Emirates Climate Action Pioneering efforts by all sectors in the environment sector reflect the government’s commitment to mitigating the effects of climate change.
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan said that the UAE Independent Accelerators Authority for Climate Change launched “The Climate Tribe” digital platform last week as part of its pioneering efforts to address the challenges of climate change and achieve the goal of zero carbon neutrality. Incentivizing climate action focuses on storytelling, inclusive social interaction and large-scale collaboration.
With the aim of removing ambiguity about the terms and science closely related to climate change, he introduced a dictionary in Arabic and English to help community members understand the meanings of various environmental terms.
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Emirates News Agency – Friends of Cancer Society expands its local partnerships to raise awareness of breast cancer and the fight against it
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 5:49 p.m
Sharjah, September 27 / WAM / The “Friends of Cancer Patients Association” has signed a memorandum of understanding with the “Conduct Horse Racing and Polo Club” in Abu Dhabi to consolidate the existing strategic partnership between the two parties in the field of breast cancer awareness. , prevention, control of its spread and the success of its treatment, within the framework of the commitment of both parties, their belief in the need to shed light on this health problem and unite their joint efforts to achieve this goal.
The memorandum seeks to achieve a set of goals through joint work and coordination between the two parties in social initiatives, supporting charitable work and spreading awareness about the importance of prevention methods and early detection.
The memorandum, signed by Aisha Al Mulla, Director of Friends of Cancer Patients Association and Khaled Al Marzooqi, Managing Director of Conduit Horse Racing and Polo Club, culminated the collaboration between the two sides after the club booked a medical clinic. As part of the program organized by “Pink Caravan” to celebrate World Awareness Month, “Pink October” breast cancer for seven days, “Pink Caravan” promised to provide several services for early breast cancer screening during the club’s scheduled period. Tours.
Aisha Al-Mulla, Director of Friends of Cancer Patients Association said: This MoU forms part of our strategy to complement our initiatives and programs aimed at expanding the number of beneficiaries and reaching out to a larger number of social segments. Improving their awareness of the risks of cancer, as this represents a new step in expanding our work system and our goals towards mobilizing… national efforts to fight breast cancer and reduce its consequences in terms of health, social and economic conditions.
For his part, Khaled Al Marzooqi, Managing Director of Ghantoot Horse Racing and Polo Club, said: This memorial embodies our shared vision to fight and prevent breast cancer and contribute to reducing the number of infections through our annual campaigns (including Pink Polo). ), according to the memorandum, will include providing (pink caravan) for examinations. Free early detection of breast cancer during the event and other awareness tours and events organized by us.
The association will participate in the club’s “Pink Polo” event in October, provide early detection tests for breast cancer and spread social awareness by organizing workshops and awareness activities for the public on how to self-administer, the memorandum said. – Experimentation.
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Emirates News Agency – Pension Board of Directors to hold sixth meeting for 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 9:13 AM
ABU DHABI, September 27 / WAM / Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Pensions and Social Security Authority, presided over the Sixth Council Meeting for the year 2023, which was held yesterday, Tuesday.
The meeting began by welcoming the Honorable Council members and thanked the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Honorable Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, for his continued efforts during his tenure as Chairman of the Council.
The Council approved the minutes of its previous meeting, approved the follow-up agenda of the administration to the decisions and recommendations of its previous meetings and also approved the decisions and recommendations made by its sub-committees. Apex Committee on Human Resources and Rewards, Investment Committee and Internal Audit and Risk Committee.
The Council discussed and approved the Commission’s financial statements for the first and second quarters of 2023. It reviewed the investment performance report up to 2023 and the executive summary of the authority’s corporate performance in the first half of 2023. topics on its agenda and take appropriate decisions regarding them.
The Authority’s figures for the month of August 2023 indicate an increase in the number of subscribers (111,735) compared to (89,329) for the same month last year. (11,865) companies also increased compared to (7,612) in August 2022.
As per August 2023 figures, the number of retirees has increased to (19,685) and the number of eligible persons has reached (8,458) as compared to the number of pensioners in August 2022 (18,752). , compared to approximately (8,499) eligible individuals for the same month of the year.
In terms of insurance expenses, their value in August this year was (415,268,101) dirhams, which was approximately (455,467,005) dirhams in the same month last year.
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