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Emirates News Agency – Dubai police arrest gang involved in car showroom robbery
Wednesday 28-07-2021 21:16 pm
Dubai, July 28, 2021 (WAM) – Within 10 hours of receiving the incident report, Dubai police, represented by the Criminal Investigation Department, caught a group of thieves from European countries who stole $ 13 million worth of jewelery and luxury watches. A car showroom.
Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, urged the Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police. Refers to all types of events, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Maj. Gen. Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansouri, deputy commander of the Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Department, said the gang used weak security measures at the exhibition hall, smashed glass barriers during registration and stole motorcycles without a trace. The gang is made up of three people of European nationality who are experienced thieves.
Brigadier Jamal Al Jallaf, director of the Dubai Police Criminal Investigation Division, said Dubai police received an urgent call about theft from a car showroom, and after entering the exhibition hall, an Arab national informed them that when they arrived at 9:00 a.m., they noticed that the jewelry on display was missing. .
The gang was arrested after they fled and the stolen items were recovered within 10 hours of receiving the report.
Translated by: Kihan Fassi.
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4 main topics covered by the Dubai Business Forum
“Transforming Economic Power…Dubai Chambers yesterday released the key themes and pillars to be addressed by the Dubai Business Forum organized by the Chambers in Dubai and Madinat Jumeirah on November 1st and 2nd. The Future of Global Trade,” where the forum will meet over two days of discussions. Creative networking events, business deals and investment.
Dubai Chambers has identified four key themes and axes that will contribute to shaping the Forum’s directions, conversations and debates and the future of trade and investment: Globalisation, Foreign Direct Investments, Digital Transformation and Emerging Markets.
Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, said: “We have designed the Forum’s agenda to cater to the diverse needs of the future of business and shed light on topics that are shaping the global economic landscape.”
Also, “The Dubai Business Forum, through its various topics, provides an opportunity to learn about the different economic perspectives of the public and private sectors around the world, and provides additional opportunities to develop business relationships, new partnerships and investment agreements.”
In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), Luta pointed out that the forum represents an exceptional opportunity to focus on Dubai’s growing role in the global trade and investment system, discuss global issues, as well as present the international business community. Valuable insights reflecting the importance of developing markets, FDI and digital transformation and globalization in shaping the future landscape of the business sector.
It is noteworthy that the Dubai Business Forum brings together senior influencers in the business world to determine trends and contribute to shaping a better future for the business sector.
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Emirati leadership in “space”… 50 international and emerging companies and 5 research centers
Abu Dhabi – WAM
The UAE’s space industry plays a key role in supporting the national economy, enhancing the country’s attractiveness for investments and highlighting global capabilities and innovation in the sector.
In a short period of time, the UAE has succeeded in building a pioneering space industry regionally and globally, which includes more than 50 international and emerging space companies, institutions and facilities, five research centers for space science and three university programs. A qualified workforce of graduates in space science should lead the sector towards further growth.
The following report reviews the most important achievements of the UAE’s space economy at the “World Space Week 2023” event from October 4 to 10 under the theme “Space and Entrepreneurship”. pillar in the nation’s journey for the next fifty years.
The results of the recently announced Space Economic Survey for 2021 show that total spending on the national space industry increased by 6.61% over the previous year, while government spending totaled 55.7%, an increase of 12.7%. % in 2020, and business spending accounted for 44.3% of the sector’s total spending.
The survey showed that expenditure on research and development increased by 14.8%. Spending on research and development in the aerospace sector accounts for 76.8% of the total, and Emirati workers account for 38.5% of the country’s aerospace workforce. The results of the survey also show the participation of Emirati youth with a rate of 59.2% among young workers.
The results of the survey show that 54.4% of companies benefiting from the services and applications of companies operating in the space sector are located in the UAE, with the communications sector being the largest beneficiary, followed by defence, education, tourism and entertainment sectors. , in addition to an 83.6% increase in the number of scientific publications.
The promising results of the 2021 Space Economy Survey highlight the vast opportunities for growth of the sector and its role in the long-term development of innovation, science, advanced technologies and the knowledge economy.
On July 17, the UAE announced the establishment of a special strategic fund to support the space sector, which works in line with the country’s tendency to find alternative and innovative solutions to provide financial resources and manage their management, finance projects and develop the sector. .
The fund, valued at 3 billion dirhams, contributes to the development of investments by interested entrepreneurs and private companies, and helps finance and develop future space activities and projects. It engages the private sector, particularly in the field of remote sensing and communications, while the UAE Space Agency plays a role in supporting the sector by enhancing its readiness and developing capabilities by creating investment opportunities.
As part of its programs and projects, the fund seeks to establish an academy to improve the skills of engineers in the field of satellite development, a space data collection and a commercial archive to support small companies with expertise and contracts to ensure their work. In projects developed by the Fund.
On September 22, United Arab Emirates-based satellite communications solutions provider Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) announced that its government arm YGS has received an AED 18.7 billion contract from the country’s government to provide telecommunications services via satellite. Satellites, under which Al Yah will provide space capability in satellites and managed services for a period of 17 years.
The mandate covers services related to the operation, maintenance and technical management of terrestrial satellite systems and substations, which the company currently provides under a separate contract to the government. The “Order” replaces two agreements between the UAE. The government and Yahsat, namely the Satellite Capability Services Agreement (CSA) and Managed Services Mandate (MSM), both of which expire in November and December 2026, respectively.
The UAE’s space economy consists of ten sectors that provide the country’s largest investment potential, including space mining, space stations, space companies, sustainability and recycling in space, settlements, space tourism, space manufacturing and academia.
Last year, the UAE launched the country’s first Economic Space Zone in Masdar to establish an integrated business system that supports startups and small and medium enterprises, and contributes to building national capabilities in space and economic development. Fifty years.
In the coming period, the UAE will see quality projects in the space sector. After the success of astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi’s longest space flight in Arab history, the country has been working on launching several space missions to achieve the country’s aspirations. For participation in scientific research and manned research projects.
The UAE continues its diligence in designing, manufacturing and operating advanced satellites designated for Earth observation purposes, including the “Mohammed Bin Zayed Saad” satellite to be launched next year, and work on the “Rashid Explorer 2” mission. The UAE’s next mission is to design and build “Explorer Rasheed”, one of the most advanced spacecraft of its size, to become the first Emirati and Arab explorer to reach lunar orbit and reach the moon. Before attempting to land on the “Hakuto-R” lander.
The UAE continues to work on the Emirati spacecraft that will travel 3.6 billion kilometers, during which it will reach the planet Venus and seven asteroids in the solar system, before making a historic landing on the last asteroid. In its five-year journey.
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The president-elect of COP28 must accelerate ambitious climate action and emissions reductions
In his opening speech at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2023), Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President-designate of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), Dr. Confirmed by Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber. In line with the vision of the leadership in the United Arab Emirates, (COP28 Presidency) faces challenges head-on and mentally positively, collaborates with partners who follow the same visions, ideas and trends, ensures the participation and inclusion of all, and achieves economic growth that supports climate action in order to build a sustainable future for current and future generations.
In his speech, Al-Jaber called on the oil and gas industry to coordinate efforts to reduce emissions and take ambitious climate action within the framework of a Fair, Orderly, Responsible and Action Plan (COP28 Presidency). A logical shift in the energy sector, and to protect the possibility of avoiding a rise in temperature, is the Earth’s 1.5°C.
Al-Jaber renewed his call for ambitious measures to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, eliminate methane emissions, and end gas flaring activities by the end of the current decade. He appreciated the response of more than 20 oil and gas companies. Accept this call, whether international or national, and take practical steps to reduce emissions resulting from energy production processes.
He said: “It has taken time, effort and months of negotiations, hard work and collaboration, but we look forward to more companies joining us and starting to take the necessary steps to accelerate and expand our commitment to reducing emissions. I invite everyone to join us in this commitment during the COP28 conference, And I call on everyone to raise the bar of ambition and take the necessary practical steps to achieve effective and tangible results.
Al Jaber stressed that “the oil and gas industry must lead the process of finding the necessary solutions”, calling on the companies involved to demonstrate to the world that they are an essential part of the solution. Those who doubt the sector’s ability to contribute to solutions mean providing more capital and technical solutions to achieve the desired results.
Al-Jaber reiterated the need for the world to cut emissions by 43% over the next seven years to maintain a chance of avoiding global warming above 1.5°C. and can be simultaneously achieved by meeting the energy needs of the planet’s growing population while ensuring the well-being and prosperity of humanity.
He identified three priorities for needed action: reducing emissions resulting from energy production, increasing the productivity of renewable energy sources and reducing emissions from sectors that are difficult to mitigate emissions such as steel, cement, aluminum, heavy transport. , and others.
He expressed his confidence in the ability of the oil and gas industry to increase the production capacity of renewable energy sources, which represents an opportunity to diversify its business models and ensure it remains on pace for the future.
He explained that the “intermittent” nature of renewable energy supplies meant that emissions-intensive industries were unable to offset the primary load of electricity. is difficult to mitigate.
In his speech, Al Jaber emphasized the need to tackle pressing issues including expediting licenses for clean energy projects, overcoming barriers to the commercial use of hydrogen and expanding the scope for the use of carbon capture technologies.
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