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Mid East Info
5 days ago
- Politics
- Mid East Info
Official Statement By H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi Minister Of Sports On The Occasion of Union Pledge Day
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, said: ''Union Pledge Day' is a national occasion on which we commemorate a cherished and deeply rooted memory in the hearts of the Emirati people. It reminds us with pride of the moment that paved the way for the founding of our Union when the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, along with his fellow Rulers, signed the Union Document and the Constitution of the UAE, officially declaring the establishment of the United Arab Emirates.' His Excellency added: 'On this occasion, we renew the pledge made by our Founding Fathers that the UAE will always be a model of unity and prosperity. This day remains etched in our memory as a symbol of loyalty, belonging, and dedication to a nation that knows no limits, and serves as an opportunity to reinforce the values and principles that have fueled the exceptional renaissance the UAE has witnessed over the past decades.' H.E. further stated: 'On this precious occasion, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to continue working in the spirit of the Union, contributing to the advancement of the UAE and supporting its comprehensive development journey, while enhancing its global competitiveness and leadership — guided by the vision of our wise leadership, which places people at the heart of development, to build a prosperous nation, a leading state, and a brighter future for generations to come.'
Web Release
5 days ago
- Sport
- Web Release
Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi
Official Statement By H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi Minister Of Sports On The Occasion of Union Pledge Day
Web Release
5 days ago
- Politics
- Web Release
Official Statement By H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi Minister Of Sports On The Occasion of Union Pledge Day
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, said: ''Union Pledge Day' is a national occasion on which we commemorate a cherished and deeply rooted memory in the hearts of the Emirati people. It reminds us with pride of the moment that paved the way for the founding of our Union when the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, along with his fellow Rulers, signed the Union Document and the Constitution of the UAE, officially declaring the establishment of the United Arab Emirates.' His Excellency added: 'On this occasion, we renew the pledge made by our Founding Fathers that the UAE will always be a model of unity and prosperity. This day remains etched in our memory as a symbol of loyalty, belonging, and dedication to a nation that knows no limits, and serves as an opportunity to reinforce the values and principles that have fueled the exceptional renaissance the UAE has witnessed over the past decades.' H.E. further stated: 'On this precious occasion, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to continue working in the spirit of the Union, contributing to the advancement of the UAE and supporting its comprehensive development journey, while enhancing its global competitiveness and leadership — guided by the vision of our wise leadership, which places people at the heart of development, to build a prosperous nation, a leading state, and a brighter future for generations to come.'
Emirates 24/7
5 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Emirates touches down in Damascus to connect travellers with its network once again
Emirates yesterday officially returned to the Syrian capital Damascus, putting the 'City of Jasmine' back on its expansive network of Middle East destinations. The world's largest international airline is ready to reconnect travellers with the city and destinations across six continents. Flight EK913 arrived at 2:30 pm with 286 passengers onboard and was celebrated upon arrival at Damascus International Airport, greeted with a water cannon salute. H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency headed the UAE delegation along with Emirates executives who were onboard the flight and led the ceremony upon arrival, including Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer; Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President International Affairs; Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations (Centre); Sami Aqil, Senior Vice President – Emirates Airport Services Outstation and Business Support; Nick Moore, Senior Vice President, Passenger and Hub operations and Ahmad Al Khamis – Vice President, Aeropolitical Affairs. The delegation also included H.E Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director General, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority; H.E Obaid Saif Mohammed Alnuaimi, Executive Director Aviation Security and Accident Investigation Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Hamad Ibrahim Essa Taher, Head of Aviation Security, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; and Ahmed Saqer Al Marri, Dubai Group Security, Dubai Police; in addition to UAE media and other distinguished guests. The first flight was welcomed by a VIP delegation including H.E. Hasan Ahmed Al-Shehhi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Syria; Amjad Nakhal, Director of the Chairman's Office, General Authority of Civil Aviation; Anis Fallouh, Director of Damascus International Airport; Colonel Omar Abdel Baqi, Head of Security, Damascus International Airport and Alaa Sallal, Director of PR, General Authority of Civil Aviation; in the presence of other representatives of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Damascus International Airport, as well as media. Adil Al Ghaith, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations (Centre) highlighted the significance of the airline's operations to the Syrian capital. He said: 'Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the return of Emirates to Damascus. By providing our services and connecting Damascus to the world, we are helping to reunite families, friends, and communities who have long awaited easier access to their loved ones. 'The UAE and Syria have historically enjoyed strong bilateral ties and the country has always been an important market for Emirates, since our first flights to the country in 1988. Through our passenger operations, we aim to serve as a vital facilitator for tourism, trade and investment and, in connecting Syria to almost 150 destinations across our network, we hope to be a valuable enabler of its recovery. We would like to thank the Syrian and UAE authorities and General Authority of Civil Aviation for their cooperation and commitment to making the resumption of services possible.' Senior members of the Syrian delegation, Emirates' leadership and VIPs from Dubai participated in a cake-cutting ceremony and symbolic gift exchange to commemorate the restart of services and long-standing partnership with the country. Alaa Sallal, Director of Public Relations at the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Syria, stated: "The teams from the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority and the United Arab Emirates worked tirelessly, through high-level coordination and a shared vision, to meet all requirements necessary to resume air operations. These fruitful efforts culminated in the successful reinstatement of Emirates' flights to Damascus – a step that reflects the depth of cooperation between both sides and their shared commitment to strengthening fraternal and economic ties." Emirates' services to Damascus will initially operate three times per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, with plans to increase services to four-weekly from 2 August* with an additional flight on Saturday. Emirates will expand its services to Damascus to daily operations effective 26 October*. Emirates customers flying to and from Damascus will also benefit from the airline's codeshare partnership with flydubai, which will complement its flight schedule and network, providing more options and convenience when flying in and out of the Syrian capital. The Emirates Boeing 777-200LR aircraft operating to and from Damascus features 38 Business Class seats alongside 264 seats in Economy Class. Emirates Business Class on the Damascus service will feature a 2-2-2 configuration. Travellers flying to and from Damascus with Emirates can enjoy the best experience in the sky with an unmatched culinary experience, including mezze appetisers followed by local and international dishes to choose from. Emirates' in-flight dining is prepared by a team of chefs from all over the world, including Syrian hands. Emirates' signature mezze is prepared from a diverse spread of quality ingredients, many of which are Syrian products including tahini paste, red pepper paste and olive oil. Customers can also sit back and relax with up to 6,500 channels of carefully curated entertainment, including close to 650 channels of Arabic content, including movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and more with ice, Emirates' award-winning inflight entertainment system. Passengers travelling on the route can watch from a selection of 41 popular Syrian series and dramas including Nafas, Bi Al Dam, and Tout Al Aswad. Up to 380 Arabic movies are also available to view including 51 new releases.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates officially resumes flights to Damascus
Emirates has officially resumed operations to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the return of the 'City of Jasmine' to its Middle East network. The airline's comeback reconnects travellers to Syria and onwards across six continents. Flight EK913 landed at Damascus International Airport at 14:30 with 286 passengers onboard and was welcomed with a water cannon salute. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency headed the UAE delegation along with Emirates executives who were onboard the flight and led the ceremony upon arrival, including Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer; Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President International Affairs; Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations (Centre); Sami Aqil, Senior Vice President – Emirates Airport Services Outstation and Business Support; Nick Moore, Senior Vice President, Passenger and Hub operations and Ahmad Al Khamis – Vice President, Aeropolitical Affairs. The delegation also included Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director-General, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority; Obaid Saif Mohammed Alnuaimi, Executive Director Aviation Security and Accident Investigation Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Hamad Ibrahim Essa Taher, Head of Aviation Security, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; and Ahmed Saqer Al Marri, Dubai Group Security, Dubai Police; in addition to UAE media and other distinguished guests. The first flight was welcomed by a VIP delegation including Hasan Ahmed Al Shehhi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Syria; Amjad Nakhal, Director of the Chairman's Office, General Authority of Civil Aviation; Anis Fallouh, Director of Damascus International Airport; Colonel Omar Abdel Baqi, Head of Security, Damascus International Airport and Alaa Sallal, Director of PR, General Authority of Civil Aviation; in the presence of other representatives of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Damascus International Airport, as well as media. Adil Al Ghaith said, 'Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the return of Emirates to Damascus. By connecting Syria to nearly 150 destinations, we aim to facilitate tourism, trade and investment and support the country's recovery. The UAE and Syria share historic ties, and we thank the authorities on both sides for their cooperation in resuming services.' To commemorate the relaunch, Emirates leadership and Syrian officials held a cake-cutting and gift exchange ceremony. Alaa Sallal, Director of Public Relations at Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation, added, 'Through high-level coordination and shared vision, teams from Syria and the UAE met all requirements to resume air operations, reflecting the strength of bilateral ties and economic cooperation.' Emirates will initially operate three weekly flights to Damascus on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, increasing to four weekly from 2nd August and to daily flights from 26th October. Customers will also benefit from Emirates' codeshare with flydubai for added connectivity. The airline first launched services to Damascus in 1988, and before suspending operations in 2012 had transported over 2.1 million passengers. Emirates currently operates 194 weekly flights to 14 cities in the Middle East and GCC.
