The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their continued military and political co-operation in their effort to help the people of Yemen.
In a joint statement released on the UAE and Saudi Arabia's official press agencies, they said that Arab Coalition forces had made great sacrifices in Yemen and both countries sought to preserve the country under the leadership of the legitimate President, Abdrabu Mansur Hadi.
"The governments of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in line with their responsibility to support the legitimacy of Yemen in order to save Yemen and its people from the coup of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, emphasise the continuation of all their political, military, relief and development efforts with the support of the Coalition countries," they said.
The statement came as the Houthis launched at least six ballistic missiles and two drone attacks into Saudi Arabia, keeping up its pressure on the kingdom.
The missiles were launched from the Saada province against civilians in Jizan city, in the south-west of the kingdom, coalition spokesman Col Turki Al Malki told the Saudi News Agency.
Col Al Malki denounced the attacks, saying the Houthis’ “hostile and terrorist acts have been rated as war crimes according to the humanitarian international law”.
Coalition forces also intercepted and shot down two Houthi drones launched from Yemen on Sunday evening.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE will "continue to address the Houthis and all terrorist organisations in Yemen", Monday's statement said.
Saudi vice minister of defence, Khalid bin Salman, said on Monday that Riyadh and Abu Dhabi were working together to ensure that security and stability prevailed in Yemen.
“Internal dialogue, and not fighting, is the only way to resolve internal Yemeni differences,” Prince Khalid, a son of Saudi King Salman, said on Twitter.
“We are working with the UAE for security and stability in Aden, Shabwa and Abyan and to unify ranks and voices to combat terrorist threats, whether from the Iran-backed Houthis or from Al Qaeda and Daesh."
The statement by the kingdom and the UAE affirms the "brotherly ties" between the two states, said the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber.
"It also affirms the determination of the two countries' joint leadership to restore security and stability" in Yemen, Mr Al Jaber said on Twitter.
The Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, also praised the political co-operation between the two countries.
"The Arab Coalition, led by the kingdom, and our brothers in the UAE, is working on restoring security and stability in Aden, Sabwa and Abyan," Mr Al Jubeir said on Twitter.
Solid relations between Saudi and the UAE are crucial for the future of the region, the Saudi minister said.
Mr Al Jubeir said the kingdom "will spare no efforts until stability and security are restored throughout Yemen".
The only way Yemen will overcome its troubles is through the dialogue that was called for by the kingdom and in having a united front to combat Iran's interference, he said.
The Arab Coalition has been fighting for the internationally recognised Yemeni government against the rebels since 2015.
The rebels, who seized the Yemeni capital Sanaa in 2014, have increased drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent months.
While most were intercepted, some have caused deaths and injuries, including two strikes on Abha airport in June and July.
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Ruwais timeline
1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established
1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants
1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed
1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.
1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex
2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea
2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd
2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens
2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies
2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export
2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.
2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery
2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital
2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13
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Stuck in a job without a pay rise? Here's what to do
Chris Greaves, the managing director of Hays Gulf Region, says those without a pay rise for an extended period must start asking questions – both of themselves and their employer.
“First, are they happy with that or do they want more?” he says. “Job-seeking is a time-consuming, frustrating and long-winded affair so are they prepared to put themselves through that rigmarole? Before they consider that, they must ask their employer what is happening.”
Most employees bring up pay rise queries at their annual performance appraisal and find out what the company has in store for them from a career perspective.
Those with no formal appraisal system, Mr Greaves says, should ask HR or their line manager for an assessment.
“You want to find out how they value your contribution and where your job could go,” he says. “You’ve got to be brave enough to ask some questions and if you don’t like the answers then you have to develop a strategy or change jobs if you are prepared to go through the job-seeking process.”
For those that do reach the salary negotiation with their current employer, Mr Greaves says there is no point in asking for less than 5 per cent.
“However, this can only really have any chance of success if you can identify where you add value to the business (preferably you can put a monetary value on it), or you can point to a sustained contribution above the call of duty or to other achievements you think your employer will value.”
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Top financial tips for graduates
Araminta Robertson, of the Financially Mint blog, shares her financial advice for university leavers:
1. Build digital or technical skills: After graduation, people can find it extremely hard to find jobs. From programming to digital marketing, your early twenties are for building skills. Future employers will want people with tech skills.
2. Side hustle: At 16, I lived in a village and started teaching online, as well as doing work as a virtual assistant and marketer. There are six skills you can use online: translation; teaching; programming; digital marketing; design and writing. If you master two, you’ll always be able to make money.
3. Networking: Knowing how to make connections is extremely useful. Use LinkedIn to find people who have the job you want, connect and ask to meet for coffee. Ask how they did it and if they know anyone who can help you. I secured quite a few clients this way.
4. Pay yourself first: The minute you receive any income, put about 15 per cent aside into a savings account you won’t touch, to go towards your emergency fund or to start investing. I do 20 per cent. It helped me start saving immediately.
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3/5 stars
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Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
