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Hessa Buhomaid participates in the “Discovery of Desire” event for the first two Emirati children at the Expo

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Hessa Buhomaid participates in the "Discovery of Desire" event for the first two Emirati children at the Expo

Dubai: “Gulf”
As part of the “Congratulations” activities organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Make a Wish Foundation, Community Development Minister Hessa Bint Issa Bhumai participated in the “Make a Wish” event for two Emirati children. Gulf Cooperation Council Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.
The Make a Wish Foundation enjoys the unlimited support of his High Commissioner Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President of the State, and Sheikh Sheikh Bint Saif Al Nahyan, Cooperative Chairman of the Foundation. Achieving its goals and fulfilling the wishes of children suffering from serious illnesses by fulfilling its noble humanitarian mission. Their lives may be threatened.
The event was organized with the participation of Hamdan Karam Al Kabi, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Honey Al-Jubaidi, CEO of the Foundation and the parents of both. Children who have been given their options by offering smart electronic devices.
At the event, Hessa Bint Issa Buhmid stressed the importance of cooperation and development coordination between the Ministry and the Make a Wish Foundation. And in the future, Expo 2020 will mark the realization of these children’s dreams and aspirations in Dubai. It reflects the communication, integration and vision of the future that the international exhibition seeks to simulate.
He noted the positive social impact of the Make-a-Wish effort on the ability to achieve a happier state and create smiles for sick children, within the framework of the efforts and initiatives of all groups and organizations in the community. Social responsibility over others.
For his part, Khalid al-Sheikh, Commissioner-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, said: “We aim to highlight the GCC countries’ interest in the sick children category that we love. Quick recovery, God willing, and Expo 2020 should achieve one of Dubai’s main objectives. He pointed out that organizing such events in partnership and coordination between the GCC Pavilion, the Ministry of Community Development in the United Arab Emirates and the Mac-A-Wish Foundation reflects the level of fruitful and intensive cooperation between the GCC organization. And Ministries and Institutions in the GCC States would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the Cooperation Council for its permanent and continued support for the Pavilion.
For his part, Honey Al-Jubaidi, CEO of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Minister of Community Development for his continued support of the Humanitarian Foundation’s strategy, and his desire to provide excellent support and empowerment of charities to establish a 2020 initiative of this noble humanitarian initiative. Emphasizes that part. The benefits of the humanitarian journey of giving at the Emirates are known around the world, and its efforts have been translated among community members to achieve and spread happiness.
Al-Jubaidi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Commissioner-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council for conducting this humanitarian initiative, acknowledging the Council’s efforts in showing the rich tradition of the Gulf Cooperation Council. To achieve prosperity for its citizens and to spread and contribute happiness in various aspects of the social life of the citizens of these countries.

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The president-elect of COP28 must accelerate ambitious climate action and emissions reductions

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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.

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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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“Reya” provides 11,681 healthcare services to senior citizens and mentally challenged people in Dubai.

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“Reya” provides 11,681 healthcare services to senior citizens and mentally challenged people in Dubai.

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Development and Citizen Affairs, the “Care” initiative awarded 11,681. Last May, senior citizens and able-bodied people in Dubai will have integrated healthcare services in their homes within four months.

The “Care” initiative translates the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide better integrated healthcare services to senior citizens and vulnerable populations. In His Highness’ interest to consolidate the best international practices, the standard of living in the Emirate.

During the period from May 3 to August 31, 10,665 services have been provided to senior citizens from services included in the effort to provide quality medical services through a network of hospitals and home clinic services to follow up on the condition of senior citizens. and committed and concerned with the latest international standards used in treatment.

The initiative provided 1,016 services to committed people in accordance with the best international standards, achieving reassurance and social stability, guaranteeing them a better quality of life and enabling them to access medical care in a family setting.

The initiative, which comes under the mandate of the Supreme Council for Development and Citizen Affairs, aims to create an integrated healthcare system that improves the quality of life of senior citizens and vulnerable populations. It ensures that they get comprehensive and advanced medical services tailored to their health needs and meet their various needs with ease and convenience.

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Dr. Amar Sharif, Executive Director of Dubai Academic Health Foundation said: The CARE Initiative works to provide an integrated healthcare system that provides quality services through a network of diverse healthcare facilities to serve senior citizens and vulnerable populations. And in a way that contributes to cementing Dubai’s position as a role model in providing the best care.” and treatment.”

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Emirates News Agency – “Meteorology”: Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and humid at night

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Emirates News Agency – “Meteorology”: Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and humid at night

ABU DHABI, 1st October / WAM / The National Meteorological Department expects the weather tomorrow to be partly cloudy at times, with some coastal and inland winds along with humidity overnight and Tuesday morning, with light to moderate winds. , will be active at times during the day, and will turn north-west to south-east at 10 – 25 to 35 km/h.
The Center said in its daily bulletin that there will be light to moderate waves in the Arabian Gulf, with the first wave at 14:50, the second at 03:30, the first low tide at 08:26 and the second wave at 08:26. At 21:11.

He pointed out that there will be light waves in the sea of ​​Oman, the first wave will occur at 10:59, the second at 00:00, the first low tide at 17:39 and the second at 06:02.

Following is the report of maximum and minimum temperature and humidity levels expected tomorrow:

City Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature Maximum Humidity Minimum Humidity

Abu Dhabi 37 27 80 40
Dubai 36 29 85 40
Sharjah 37 26 85 40
Ajman 38 29 85 45
Um Al Quwain 36 25 85 40
Ras Al Khaimah 37 24 85 30
Fujairah 36 29 70 35
Al Ain 37 26 80 25
Liwa 39 25 85 20
Ruwais 37 25 80 40
Materials 40 26 80 20
Dalma 36 30 80 40
Greater Tunb 32 30 75 45

Little Tunp 32 30 75 45
Abu Musa 32 31 75 45

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