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Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Al Etihad
Landmark Cospas-Sarsat meeting begins in Abu Dhabi
28 May 2025 00:33 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Demonstrating its commitment to saving lives and advancing global rescue operations, the UAE opened the 39th International Meeting of the Cospas-Sarsat Programme on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. The event, which runs through June 5, brings together more than 200 experts from 45 meeting - hosted for the first time in the UAE - was organised by the National Guard and the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) under the patronage of Major General Staff Pilot Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard.'This gathering stands as a testament to the UAE's visionary leadership in fostering global partnerships and sharing expertise, ultimately contributing to saving lives and strengthening emergency response systems in line with the highest international standards,' said Brigadier Rashid Al Naqbi, Director General of the NRSC, in his opening Knox, Head of the Cospas-Sarsat Delegation and Chairman of the 39th Joint Committee Meeting, called the UAE meetings a significant milestone. 'These annual meetings form a cornerstone in strengthening the global search-and-rescue framework. They provide a vital platform for coordination, knowledge exchange, and evaluation of emerging technologies and methodologies,' Knox said. 'We anticipate outcomes that will directly enhance the efficiency of lifesaving operations worldwide, increasing the speed and accuracy of responses,' he added. What is Cospas-Sarsat?Founded in 1982, Cospas-Sarsat is a global humanitarian programme that has saved more than 66,000 lives so far. 'It is a free, global system operating 24/7 via satellites, offering rapid and accurate location of distress signals anywhere in the world,' Saif Al Kaabi, Training and Exercises Section Head at the (NSRC), told Aletihad. Modern tools such as AI and drones are revolutionising rescue efforts, and the UAE is taking the lead, Al Kaabi the country joined the Cospas-Sarsat programme in 2009, it has grown into a major player deploying new technologies, including nine ground stations, AI-powered distress signal analysis, as well as a fleet of AW139 helicopters across five using advanced technology, UAE teams are able to locate missing people faster and reduce the hazards for the squads on the ground, Al Kaabi said, highlighting the importance of real-time data analytics. In 2024 until the first quarter of 2025, the NSRC has carried out more than 1,200 search-and-rescue operations within the UAE and beyond, solidifying the country's humanitarian leadership. 'We aim to support countries affected by disasters through partnerships and rapid-response tech,' Al Kaabi said. Despite the innovations in search and rescue, gaps and challenges remain, especially when it comes to reaching remote areas and standardising capabilities. 'That is why meetings like these are vital - for sharing expertise and improving global coordination,' the NSRC official said. On the meeting's first day, several closed events tackled key issues such as improving satellite alert systems, data-sharing processes, and enhancing collaborative international agencies.
Al Etihad
7 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE delegation participates in 34th session of UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna
25 May 2025 00:04 ABU DHABI (WAM)A delegation from the United Arab Emirates, headed by Judge Abdul Rahman Al Balooshi, Assistant Undersecretary for International Cooperation and Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Justice, participated in the 34th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Vienna, Austria, from May 19 to 23, delegation included representatives from the Ministries of Interior and Justice, as well as the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations and international organisations in Vienna, reflecting the country's institutional integration and collaborative approach to addressing criminal justice issues at the international level. This participation is part of the ongoing preparations for the United Nations 15th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which will be held in Abu Dhabi in April session saw significant momentum in discussions on the challenges of criminal justice and crime control in a global context. Participating delegations, including the UAE delegation, emphasised the importance of combating all forms of crime through strengthening international cooperation, gender equality, respect for human rights, capacity building and training, technology transfer, as well as developing and updating national legislation in line with contemporary need to combat human trafficking crimes and support victims through rehabilitation and community reintegration programmess was highlighted. There were also strong calls to combat terrorism in all its forms, emphasising the need to coordinate international efforts and strengthen relevant national this context, the UAE presented multiple statements during the session, affirming its unwavering commitment to international cooperation to build a more just and sustainable future, and highlighting the crucial role of the preparatory meetings for the Abu Dhabi 2026 Congress in formulating an advanced global vision for dealing with crime and criminal part of the session's activities, the UAE delegation chaired a side event titled "The Road to Abu Dhabi," which focused on the preparatory processes for the congress and featured significant international Al Kaabi, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna, also participated as a Panelist in a side event organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with INTERPOL and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), titled "Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism." During the event, he reviewed the UAE's efforts in combating organised the sidelines of the session, the UAE delegation participated in numerous side events and held several bilateral meetings with member states, aiming to strengthen cooperation, exchange expertise, and coordinate positions on priority issues related to crime prevention and criminal justice. The UAE delegation emphasised several occasions that preparations for the 15th UN Congress in Abu Dhabi are progressing steadily, aiming to produce a qualitative international declaration (the Abu Dhabi Declaration) that reflects the global consensus on the need to strengthen collective action to combat crime in all its forms and lays new foundations for international cooperation in building more efficient, equitable, and sustainable criminal justice systems in the future.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Kaabi meets with senior executives of Chinese energy firms
Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi held cooperation talks with senior executives of major Chinese energy companies on the sidelines of the World Gas Conference in Beijing. Minister Al Kaabi met separately with DAI Houliang, chairman of China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), ZHOU Xinhuai, president of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and MA Yongsheng, chairman of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec). Discussions during the three meetings focused on strengthening existing and future cooperation and bilateral relations in the energy sector. The minister was accompanied during the meetings by a high-level delegation.
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Gas to remain backbone of global growth for next century: Al Kaabi
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy President and CEO HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi has emphasised that sustainable economic growth across the globe is not possible without fuel, underscoring natural gas as the most reliable, affordable, and widely accessible option. Speaking during a leadership dialogue at the World Gas Conference (WGC) in Beijing, Al Kaabi reiterated that while a diverse energy mix is essential, natural gas will continue to serve as the backbone of global economic development. 'We need all kinds of fuels and a wide energy mix,' he stated, 'but gas stands out as the best source—reliable, affordable, and available to most countries. It is here to stay for the next century.' Al Kaabi emphasised that each country's energy mix will differ based on local conditions and intermittency factors—such as when the sun does not shine, the wind does not blow, or the rain does not fall. 'For us in Qatar,' he said, 'we have plenty of sunshine, and today we meet 15 percent of our electricity demand from solar power. We are working to double that to 30 percent.' Addressing a question on net-zero emissions as an environmental target, Al Kaabi noted that while many countries and companies have announced commitments to achieve net-zero by 2050, it has become evident that many are now reconsidering those goals. 'People are realising that it is very difficult to achieve net-zero by 2050 without a real, actionable plan—and without taking into account their energy needs and economic development requirements,' he said. He pointed out that Qatar and QatarEnergy were among the few who were transparent from the outset, openly stating that they would not be able to meet net-zero targets by 2050 under current conditions. Speaking on the progress of Qatar's North Field expansion, Al Kaabi said, 'We will begin operations of the first LNG train from the North Field East development — which has a production capacity of 32 million tonnes per annum — by mid next year.' 'Subsequent trains will follow thereafter. As for the North Field West project, it is currently in the engineering phase and is expected to enter the construction phase around 2027.' Highlighting the scale of the expansion, Al Kaabi stated, 'We will more than double our LNG production — from the current 77 million tonnes to 160 million tonnes annually. This includes output from our Golden Pass project in Texas, which is expected to come online later this year.' He further noted, 'QatarEnergy will become the world's largest LNG exporter as a single company, while Qatar will remain the second-largest LNG-exporting nation after the United States for the foreseeable future. We are committed to playing a major role in supporting global economic growth by supplying the cleanest fossil fuel available.' Al Kaabi revealed that the company is significantly expanding its footprint in the petrochemical sector, with major projects underway in both the United States and Qatar. 'QatarEnergy is doubling its production capacity across several segments of the petrochemical industry,' he said. 'We are building the world's largest ethane cracker in the United States, expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027. At the same time, we are constructing the largest ethane cracker in the MENA region in Ras Laffan, which is also set to commence operations in early 2027,' he said. Describing the scale of the investment, Al Kaabi noted, 'Together, these two projects represent the largest single investment by one company, undertaken in partnership with our long-standing collaborators at CPChem.' On the strategic energy relationship with China, he highlighted China's rapid economic growth and ambitious energy transition efforts. 'China's growth is tremendous,' he said. 'They are developing a well-balanced energy mix, and their progress in renewable energy has far exceeded expectations. They are also incorporating more natural gas into their energy portfolio.' Hughlighting China's importance as a key partner for QatarEnergy, Al Kaabi said, 'China is our largest LNG buyer and a strategic partner in our North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) expansion projects. In addition, a significant portion of our historic LNG shipbuilding programme is being executed in Chinese shipyards.' World Gas Conference, the premier global forum for the gas and energy industry, is being held for the first time in China under the theme 'Energizing a Sustainable Future.'
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Economic growth worldwide cannot be achieved without fuel: Al Kaabi
BEIJING: Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has said that economic growth anywhere in the world cannot happen without fuel, adding that 'gas is the best source for fuel - that is reliable, affordable, and available to most countries'. Speaking at a leadership dialogue held during the World Gas Conference (WGC) in Beijing, Minister Al Kaabi reaffirmed that while we need all kinds of fuels and a wide energy mix, gas will be the backbone of growth in all economies, and it is here to stay for the next century. Minister Al Kaabi said each country will have a different energy mix than the other, depending on intermittency variables such as when the sun does not shine, or when the wind does not blow, or when the rain does not fall. "For us in Qatar," he added, "we have plenty of sunshine and today we are meeting 15 percent of our electricity demand from solar power, and we are working to double that to 30 percent." Answering a question on the net-zero as an environmental target, Minister Al Kaabi stated that while many countries and companies announced commitment to net-zero, it is clear now that many are backtracking as people realize it is very difficult to achieve net-zero by 2050 without a real plan and without consideration to their needs for energy and for economic growth. He said: "The State of Qatar and QatarEnergy were amongst the very few countries and companies who said they would not be able to meet net zero." Speaking on the progress of Qatar's North Field expansion, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: "We will be starting the first LNG train from the North Field East development which has a 32 million ton per annum LNG production capacity by mid next year. Subsequently, other trains will come online after that. As for North Field West, it is in the engineering phase and will be going into the construction phase somewhere in 2027. We will more than double of LNG production from the current 77 million tons to 160 million including production from our Golden Pass project in Texas, which will come online later this year." "QatarEnergy will be the largest single LNG exporter as a company. While Qatar, as a country, will be the second largest exporter of LNG after the United States for a very long time," Minister Al Kaabi said. "We will play a very big role in helping economies around the world to flourish and to grow, with the cleanest fossil fuel available." Minister Al Kaabi said QatarEnergy was doubling its production capacity in many parts of the petrochemical industry and is building the world's largest ethane cracker in the United States, which is expected to start production in the first quarter of 2027; and the largest ethane cracker in the MENA region that is being built in Ras Laffan and is also expected to begin production in early 2027. "So, between these two projects, this is the largest single investment by one company with CPChem, our good partners in both projects," the Minister added. On relations with China and the role it plays in the energy industry, he said: "China's growth is tremendous. They are creating a good energy mix and their ambition for renewables has far surpassed their plans. They are adding gas to their growth requirements. China is our biggest buyer of LNG and a partner in our NFE and NFS expansion. We are also building a large number of ships in China as part of our historic LNG shipbuilding program." The World Gas Conference is the premier gathering of the global gas and energy industry. Themed 'Energizing a Sustainable Future', WGC2025 marks the first time it is held in China. Taking place in Beijing from May 19 to 23, the Conference is expected to attract unprecedented participation, with over 30,000 attendees from 70 countries and 300 exhibitors, domestic and international, making the Conference a unique opportunity to engage with emerging and established markets globally.
