A look at the people and politics of the UAE

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, gives a speech at the UN headquarters in New York. Wam

Every week, The National takes a look at the people and politics of the UAE, as the country steps more confidently on to the world stage.

April 22

UAE and Kuwait discuss parliamentary cooperation

Mohammed Al Murr, Speaker of the FNC, met Kuwait National Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mubarak Al-Khurainej, and his accompanying delegation.

Ghobash strengthens cooperation with Jordanian, Moroccan and Somali labour ministers

Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour and chairman of the Arab Labour Organisation, reviewed prospects of cooperation between the UAE and Jordan, Morocco, and Somalia in the labour market field, by exchanging best practices and experiences.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs discusses relations with US

Hamad Al Shamsi, director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office in Dubai, and Robert Waller, US consul general, discussed bilateral relations.

Sultan Al Jaber visits new Suez Canal

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and chairman of the Coordination Office of the UAE-funded Development Projects in Egypt, visited the new Suez Canal. He was briefed on the ongoing digging work in the canal and the latest developments in the dredging marine scheme. Sheikh Mansour receives US ambassador Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, received Barbara Leaf, the ambassador of the United States to the UAE.

April 24

UAE reiterates support to UN efforts to build world based on principle of mutual respect

The UAE took part in the high-level debate of the UN General Assembly, held under the theme Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Promotion of Comprehensive and Peaceful Societies and the Fighting Against Violent Extremism.

April 26

Sharjah Ruler attends opening of Al Qasimia University

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official opening of Al Qasimia University which he established as a specialised Islamic institution.

April 27

Chief of Staff of Armed Forces meets Australian counterpart and discusses cooperation

Lt Gen Hamad Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, received Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, chief of the defence force of Australia. They discussed aspects of cooperation between the two sides and ways of boosting them in addition to reviewing a number of military issues of common interest.

UAE participates in GCC undersecretaries meeting in Doha

The UAE took part in the 7th preparatory meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council undersecretaries, which was hosted in Qatar’s capital, Doha, for two days. It was in preparation for the 16th consultative meeting of the GCC interior ministers which was held on Wednesday. The parties discussed a number of topics on the agenda in order to enhance cooperation and coordination between the GCC countries in various fields of common security.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed endorses fees for inspecting vehicles by Dubai Police

The resolution stated that Dubai Police will collect Dh100 for changing the colour or shape of a vehicle.

Ruler of Sharjah orders lighting of Al Safa street in Kalba

Eighty-one lampposts were installed to prevent traffic accidents and also ensure security and safety.

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed attends wedding in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended the marriage of Awadh Salim Abdoun Al Kathiri to the daughter of Khamis Salim Fadhil Al Mehairbi.

President of Kosovo awards Mother Teresa Humanitarian Medal to Sheikha Fatima

Sheikha Fatima received the medal, the highest honour in Kosovo, from the president of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, during a meeting at Al Bahar Palace.

UAE attends Arab League’s committee meeting

The UAE took part in the first meeting of the Arab Judicial Cooperation Network for Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime.

April 28

Congratulations sent to Al Bashir on his re-election

The President, Sheikh Khalifa, sent congratulations to president Omar Al Bashir of the Republic of Sudan, on his re-election for a new presidential term.

April 29

UAE leading in humanitarian work: honourary chairman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

In a statement on World Wish Day, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saif bin Mohammed, wife of Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa, Adviser to the President and the honorary chairman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, said that the UAE was operating through its charitable and humanitarian institutions inside and outside the country, adding that the UAE’s humanitarian role in the past few years had increased and become more prominent in most parts of the world.

UAE stresses the need to declare the Middle East as nuclear weapons-free zone

The declaration was made at the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons – held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

President sends congratulations to Saudi king

President Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, congratulated the Saudi king on appointing Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as crown prince, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman as deputy crown prince.