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Rabat – As part of a tour to certain countries in the Middle East, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, paid, starting April 21, a working visit to Doha, Qatar, leading a security delegation.

During the visit, meetings were held with Head of Qatar State Security, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, who was accompanied by senior Qatari security officials.

The visit takes place in an international context marked by a number of changes and various security challenges, a security source said, adding that the meeting was an opportunity to discuss the main common security challenges, including those relating to cross-border crime, terrorist threats to the two brotherly countries, and the repercussions of worrying developments in certain areas of tension around the world.

The meeting was also an opportunity for the two parties to strengthen joint cooperation through the implementation of “important security partnerships”, and to examine ways of consolidating se
curity coordination between the two countries, in addition to exchanging expertise and experience in all security fields and stepping up efforts to deal with the repercussions of the scourge of terrorism on the security and stability of both countries, according to the same source.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse

SHARJAH: In compliance with the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the supervision of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, met this morning, Tuesday, with the local team of the Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Sharjah, at the office of His Highness the Ruler.

During the meeting, field teams briefed him on the latest results of their efforts to drain rainwater, address various weather-related cases, support affected individuals socially, financially, and health-wise, and ensure their food needs.

He also familiarised himself with the current needs that would expedite the recovery phase and restore normalcy to all citizens and residents of Sharjah’s cities and areas. He then directed the provision of these needs.

He evaluated a report on the circumstances of families and people in s
helters, as well as the services offered to assure their stability and meet all of their needs for working and studying until they could safely return home. He also evaluated the work of different government, commercial, and volunteer teams to meet the basic needs of those stranded in their houses.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the 22nd Arab Media Forum (AMF), the region’s largest media thought leadership event, will be held in Dubai from 27th to 29th May.

Part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, the event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the region’s media landscape and its future and forge a new vision for the sector’s growth that supports the aspirations of the Arab world’s people.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, said that the Arab Media Forum, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid over two decades ago, provides a platform for dialogue between Arab media leaders across the industry on the developments driving the sector’s transformation and the media’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.

He noted that Sheikh Mohammed’s strong belief in the media’s role as a key partner in devel
opment has always been a source of inspiration for the forum’s discussions.

The event will aim to unlock new opportunities for promoting growth, creativity and excellence in the media, a sector that profoundly influences people’s lives. The media serves as a vital platform for discussing the world’s most pressing issues, shedding light on developments shaping the present and future, and giving a voice to people’s aspirations for growth and prosperity, he said.

Through the forum, Dubai is committed to promoting a dialogue that empowers the media to effectively serve the community, he added.

His Highness further said the event enhances Dubai’s position as a hub for ideas, creative solutions and innovative projects that can spur the development of the Arab media sector. He also highlighted Dubai’s commitment to celebrating excellence in the region’s media through the Arab Media Award and the Arab Social Media Influencers Award.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media C
ouncil and President of the Dubai Press Club, highlighted the need for dialogue to forge a new unified strategic approach to advance media growth amidst rapid global changes.

She said that this edition of the Arab Media Forum aims to open new pathways for media innovation, driven by an informed and highly skilled talent pool. The forum continues to serve as a key platform for media stakeholders to discuss vital issues that impact both the industry and Arab media audiences.

Over the last two decades, the forum has brought together globally and regionally renowned speakers from countries across the world to explore strategies to enhance the media industry’s positive impact on Arab societies, she said.

Day 1 of AMF on 27th May will feature the second Youth Media Forum dedicated to empowering the next generation of media professionals and influencers in the region. Day 2 of the event features the prestigious 23rd Arab Media Award, which will honour outstanding achievements in the regional media industry.

The
forum will also host the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, on Day 3, that will recognise the contributions of digital influencers in different categories.

Dr. Maitha bint Essa Buhumaid, Director of the Dubai Press Club (DPC), said this year’s agenda, which will focus on the rapidly evolving landscape of regional media, is being shaped in collaboration with media professionals across the region to accurately reflect the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Dr. Buhumaid highlighted that such collaboration is crucial for fostering an insightful dialogue that addresses the changing needs and dynamics of the media industry.

The forum will feature a series of discussions focused on analysing the key political, economic, social, technological and cultural developments driving the media’s transformation, as well as the sector’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.

The event will bring together thought leaders, media personalities, editors in chief, influencers, scholars, writers, ex
perts and content creators from the UAE, the region and across the world.

Source: Emirates News Agency

HANOI: The Vietnamese Government has issued many policies, participated in various forums, and promoted international cooperation, demonstrating its activeness and affirming its determination to reduce plastic waste and join global efforts toward a planet without white pollution.

The state news agency (VNA) quoted the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as saying that Vietnam’s per capita plastic use has increased rapidly, from 3.8kg a year in 1990 to 41kg in 2015 and about 54kg currently. The increasing consumption will lead to a rise in plastic waste, the risk of white pollution, and pressure on the environmental management system unless effective and scientific management is conducted.

In 2019, the Prime Minister issued a decision announcing the National Action Plan on Ocean Plastic Waste Management by 2030.

It aims to reduce 75% of plastic waste in seas and oceans, collect 100% of lost or abandoned fishing gear, end the disposal of fishing tools directly into the sea, ensure 100% of tourist a
reas, attractions, accommodation establishments, and other coastal tourism services suppliers do not use single-use plastic products and non-biodegradable plastic bags, and ensure 100% of marine protected areas are free of plastic waste.

Following the plan, the ministry officially approved a project to reduce ocean plastic waste in Vietnam. The project, funded by the German Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has been implemented in 10 areas of Da Nang city and eight provinces.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Israeli enemy warplanes on Tuesday executed three airstrikes shortly after midnight on southern Lebanon’s Al-Jabour and Mount Abu Rashid regions.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Minister of Transport, Wissam Tahtamouni, met with the Regional Representative of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in the Middle East, Mahamadou Tounkara, GGGI Jordan Country Representative, Christophe Assicot, and its Senior Sustainable Transport Officer, Dr. Mohammad Naser.

During the meeting, Tahtamouni highlighted importance of working with GGGI’s experts to help study possibility of implementing the concept and funding of green transport projects and related sustainable enterprises to reduce carbon emissions and save operational costs.

Tahtamouni said cooperation with GGGI, which has established an office at the ministry’s headquarters and secures experts in this field, would contribute to develop and build the ministry’s worker capabilities and its affiliated bodies to implement green transport concept, in line with Economic Modernization Vision and the Transport Sector Strategy.

The minister indicated that the government aspires to implement projects that would enhance green transport concept in
Aqaba ports, Jordanian airports, and the third phase of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project.

For his part, Tounkara said GGGI will provide all types of technical support to Jordanian Ministry of Transport and help provide funding sources for green transport projects in the Kingdom, pointing out that implementation of such enterprises would save “significant” operational costs.

Meanwhile, Assicot expressed happiness in cooperating and coordinating with Jordanian Ministry of Transport and providing comprehensive studies to implement green transport projects in the Kingdom that reduce emissions, save operational costs and promote modern sustainable transport.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Ramallah – Ma’an – The Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cooperative Work Authority, Dr. Enas Attari, with the Chairman of the Authority, Bilal Thawaba, and the Authority’s employees, discussed ways to develop the Authority’s work as a basic lever for employment and reducing unemployment rates, this came during her visit to the Authority.

Dr. Attari stressed the importance of advancing the cooperative sector in Palestine, given the role of cooperative work at the societal and economic levels, as it is a fundamental driver of sustainable development.

The Chairman of the Authority pointed out the importance of strengthening the cooperative culture and spreading awareness about it, considering that cooperatives are a vital part of the Palestinian social solidarity economy, and their effective role in supporting the local economy, noting the importance of organizing the cooperative sector and its future challenges.

The Authority gave a presentation to Dr. Attari about cooperative
societies and the cooperative sector and its importance in supporting the local economy and promoting social inclusiveness.

Source: Maan News Agency

A delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation in the Sultanate of Oman visited the Applied Sciences Private University (ASU) on Tuesday.

The ASU President, Samiha Jarrah, briefed the delegation on the university, its programs and achievements.

University President Assistant for International Relationships?, Feras El Hajji, highlighted the ASU key international partnerships and joint programs, noting that the university is the first among Jordanian private universities in scientific research and publication in terms of the number of papers published in Scopus and 77 percent of them belong to the highest categories Q1 and Q2 according to the latest statistics of the global classification QS.

In turn, the Omani delegation commended the ASU’s keenness on academic sobriety and the sophistication of learning outcomes, the diversity of students’ nationalities and the university’s ability to facilitate their integration and engagement in a single university environment, the
remarkable increase in the volume of student exchange with various countries, and the leading projects at the university, such as the microscopic anatomy laboratory, which is considered the first of its kind and the most advanced in the Middle East.

Source: Jordan News Agency