Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Geneva.
The two discussed co-operation between the UAE and the ICRC in the humanitarian and relief areas, and efforts to support the needs of affected civilians in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and Afghanistan.
They reviewed initiatives by the UAE to deliver aid to affected regions and people around the world, and ways to enhance international co-operation to support the humanitarian response for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Sheikh Abdullah and Ms Egger spoke about regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire to protect the lives of all civilians and the provision of the necessary humanitarian support to the Palestinian people.
He stressed the importance of the humanitarian and relief role played by the ICRC, praising its outstanding efforts and its keenness to fulfil the noble humanitarian tasks entrusted to it in the best possible manner.
Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE, represented by its humanitarian organisations and institutions, was keen to co-operate with the ICRC and extend a helping hand and assistance to those in need around the world.
He said the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip requires concerted efforts by the international community to establish a global response system conducive to providing relief there in a safe, uninterrupted manner, which would ultimately contribute to easing their suffering.
The meeting was attended by Saeed Al Hajeri, assistant foreign minister for economic and trade affairs, and Jamal Al Musharakh, the UAE's permanent representative to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva.
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
SCHEDULE
December 8: UAE v USA (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
December 9: USA v Scotland (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
December 11: UAE v Scotland (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
December 12: UAE v USA (ICC Academy Oval 1)
December 14: USA v Scotland (ICC Academy Oval 1)
December 15: UAE v Scotland (ICC Academy Oval 1)
All matches start at 10am
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Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
South Africa v India schedule
Tests: 1st Test Jan 5-9, Cape Town; 2nd Test Jan 13-17, Centurion; 3rd Test Jan 24-28, Johannesburg
ODIs: 1st ODI Feb 1, Durban; 2nd ODI Feb 4, Centurion; 3rd ODI Feb 7, Cape Town; 4th ODI Feb 10, Johannesburg; 5th ODI Feb 13, Port Elizabeth; 6th ODI Feb 16, Centurion
T20Is: 1st T20I Feb 18, Johannesburg; 2nd T20I Feb 21, Centurion; 3rd T20I Feb 24, Cape Town
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Directed by: Michael Fimognari
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Two stars
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1. Make sure you make your payments on time;
2. Limit the number of products you borrow on: the more loans and credit cards you have, the more it will affect your credit score;
3. Don't max out all your debts: how much you maximise those credit facilities will have an impact. If you have five credit cards and utilise 90 per cent of that credit, it will negatively affect your score.
Key recommendations
- Fewer criminals put behind bars and more to serve sentences in the community, with short sentences scrapped and many inmates released earlier.
- Greater use of curfews and exclusion zones to deliver tougher supervision than ever on criminals.
- Explore wider powers for judges to punish offenders by blocking them from attending football matches, banning them from driving or travelling abroad through an expansion of ‘ancillary orders’.
- More Intensive Supervision Courts to tackle the root causes of crime such as alcohol and drug abuse – forcing repeat offenders to take part in tough treatment programmes or face prison.
