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Union Pledge Day: Rare photos, records chronicle landmark moments that defined UAE's identity
Union Pledge Day: Rare photos, records chronicle landmark moments that defined UAE's identity

Al Etihad

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Al Etihad

Union Pledge Day: Rare photos, records chronicle landmark moments that defined UAE's identity

17 July 2025 22:23 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)The historic meeting on July 18, 1971, ushered in a new era for what is now known as the United Arab Emirates. Rare photographs, documents, and audio-visual recordings capture that day, demonstrating how the nation's Founding Fathers transformed ideas of unity into a firm commitment to a national such documents is the mission of National Library and Archives (NLA), allowing generations to relive these defining moments and learn from the values, dedication, and vision that have shaped the UAE's past, present, and future. Speaking to Aletihad , Fatima Al Mazrouei, Head of the Historical Archives Department at the NLA, offered an overview of the wealth of information the institution has kept intact from July 18, 1971, and beyond. 'Among the most prominent of these documents are the minutes of the meeting held at the Guest Palace in Dubai; the preliminary drafts of the Federal Constitution; political correspondence between the Rulers; and bilateral agreements between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain, and Abu Dhabi and Ajman,' she said. 'We also hold rare photographs, and audio and video recordings that chronicle the details of this historic meeting.' Telling the StoryBeyond preserving these trails, NLA has interviewed people who lived through that era and compiled their recollections, painting a more vivid picture of the beginnings of the Union, Al Mazrouei said. Since Union Pledge Day was declared in 2024 to mark this turning point in the UAE's journey, NLA has held events to share its archival collection with the public and retell the story to younger generations. 'These include documentary exhibitions featuring rare collections, documents, and photographs, as well as historical scientific seminars that shed light on the role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his fellow Founding Fathers [in establishing the Union],' Al Mazrouei said. NLA also partners with media and cultural institutions to produce and broadcast short documentaries to engage the youth. Outside these events, the institution has made sure all these materials remain accessible to the public through its 'Memory of the Nation' platform, Al Mazrouei institution has also published four key books featuring interviews with prominent citizens who witnessed the Union's formation, highlighting its milestones and the role of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in uniting the Emirates. Engaging the Youth Recognising that education is key to preserving heritage, NLA has made youth engagement a top priority. 'We have launched school visit programmes, interactive workshops, and research competitions to help students understand the Constitution and the history of the Union,' Al Mazrouei such as the Young Historian Award have served as platforms for students to connect with the nation's past in meaningful ways. 'These programmes run year-round and align with national events, aiming to instil a sense of pride and awareness in the younger generation.'The archives have also been digitised and can now be accessed online. 'This year, a set of new documents related to pre-Union deliberations was digitised and made available through the Arabian Gulf Digital Archives (AGDA) platform,' said Al Union Pledge Day, those who wish to relive the historic meeting of the country's Founding Fathers can visit NLA's Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Hall, where key documents are on display. 'On this occasion, NLA aims to reinforce the message of national unity, deepen the sense of belonging and gratitude to the founding generation, and emphasise that the Union was not a fleeting moment, but a civilisational project built on sincerity, vision, and solidarity-one that continues to thrive thanks to the UAE's wise leadership and loyal citizens,' Al Mazrouei said.

Community spirit shines as Liwa Date Festival grows as a symbol of Emirati pride
Community spirit shines as Liwa Date Festival grows as a symbol of Emirati pride

Al Etihad

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Al Etihad

Community spirit shines as Liwa Date Festival grows as a symbol of Emirati pride

17 July 2025 21:43 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (LIWA CITY)Year after year, Liwa Date Festival exceeds expectations, expanding in scale, quality, and impact. Behind its success is a passionate team — including volunteers who work closely with organisers to ensure smooth operations and an engaging experience for all Al Mazrouei, a university student, has travelled from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhafra Region to volunteer at the festival, and she has been doing so for three years now. 'This festival is not just about dates — it's about heritage, family, and pride,' Al Mazrouei told Aletihad . To her, devoting time to the event is a tribute to her roots, an expression of pride in the culture she grew up with.'My grandparents were date farmers, and by volunteering, I feel like I'm honouring their legacy and preserving our traditions for future generations,' she said. At the festival, volunteers help out in several aspects, from managing logistics and guiding visitors to assisting with competitions and promoting sustainability initiatives. Their efforts support the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority's goal of creating an organised, enriching experience for both visitors and participants. Ahmed Al Mansouri, who is also from Abu Dhabi, is volunteering for the first time this year at the fest's 21st edition. 'What inspired me to volunteer was the sense of belonging,' he said.'Everyone here is working with a shared goal: to celebrate something deeply rooted in our culture. I've met people from all over the country, and we're all connected through this experience.'It's more than just an event, Al Mansouri said, 'it's a national story we're writing together.'For Aisha Al Rumaithi, another volunteer and an environmental science graduate, being part of the event is a way to show her appreciation of the local culture. 'I grew up hearing stories about the Liwa Oasis and how important dates are to our survival and identity,' said Al Rumaithi. 'Now, to be part of an event that blends our past with our future — sustainability, innovation, and culture — is incredibly meaningful to me.'With its strong focus on community engagement, education, and economic development, Liwa Date Festival stands as a testament to the UAE's commitment to preserving its cultural roots while looking confidently toward the future. From the hands of farmers to the hearts of visitors and the tireless work of volunteers, the festival continues to blossom —season after season — as a symbol of resilience, unity, and Emirati pride.

UAE Championing Balanced Oil Markets Through OPEC+ Engagement
UAE Championing Balanced Oil Markets Through OPEC+ Engagement

Arabian Post

time10-07-2025

  • Business
  • Arabian Post

UAE Championing Balanced Oil Markets Through OPEC+ Engagement

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, reaffirmed the UAE's full backing for OPEC+ mechanisms, underlining the nation's commitment to sustaining equilibrium in global oil markets through capacity expansion and coordinated policy. At the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna on 9 July, Al Mazrouei praised OPEC+ for its collective decision‑making model, which he said ensures production responds to actual market demand rather than price speculation. He noted that the UAE's strategic investments in expanding production capacity reflect a readiness to release additional oil when consumption trends warrant, providing a stabilising buffer to global supply. The minister highlighted that this expansion aligns with prudent leadership foresight aimed at reinforcing market resilience. ADVERTISEMENT He emphasised that there has been no substantial rise in inventories despite several months of gradual production increases. 'Even with the increases…we haven't seen a major buildup in inventories, which means the market needed those barrels,' he stated. This observation supports broader OPEC+ data showing that successive monthly output increments have been absorbed by demand, a trend that the UAE believes underlines the rationality behind its expanded quota. Since April, OPEC+ has reversed approximately 2.17 million barrels per day of voluntary output cuts via a phased rollout: 138,000 bpd in April, then 411,000 bpd in each of May, June and July, followed by a proposed 548,000 bpd increase for August – a move reflecting growing market confidence. Notably, the UAE is set to complete a 300,000 bpd quota increase by September, a benchmark reached ahead of the original 2026 timeline as OPEC+ expedited its capacity hike schedule. Analysts suggest that such robust production gains could recover roughly 2.5 per cent of global demand by September. Al Mazrouei remarked that the UAE's investments will strengthen its role within OPEC+ and that once additional capacity comes online, it will serve as a crucial stabilising factor during demand shifts. He further argued that focusing solely on oil price levels is insufficient. Rather, OPEC+ aims to strike a sustainable balance that encourages long‑term investment. 'We need the price to be right for investments to happen,' he said, warning of the consequences of underinvestment across producers. Current market dynamics appear to confirm this approach: data from mid‑June and early July indicate that inventories across OECD nations remained stable despite the production uptick, confirming demand absorption remains robust. That observation, Al Mazrouei suggested, validates the pace of OPEC+ supply restoration and diminishes concern about a looming oversupply. While output is increasing, policy is cautious. The Group of Eight core OPEC+ members—Saudi Arabia, Russia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Kazakhstan and Algeria—are proceeding in measured increments. Al Mazrouei underscored that OPEC+ continues to meet monthly via ministerial and committee reviews, carefully calibrating production relative to shifting market fundamentals. Beyond ensuring balance, the UAE's production capacity expansion also carries strategic benefits. Having secured a higher individual quota, the country aims to restore and extend its market share. This reinforcement was acknowledged by external observers, including Richard Bronze of Energy Aspects, who noted 'the UAE is benefiting from this speeding up of the quota increases' within a context of broader OPEC+ output acceleration. Despite concerns about slowing economies in key importers, including China, and rising US trade tensions, OPEC+ retains a cautiously optimistic outlook. Prices in July experienced modest one‑per‑cent gains near $69 per barrel following the announcement of the August supply increase—an indicator that demand continues to absorb the additional volumes. Nevertheless, OPEC+ remains vigilant about macroeconomic risks. Commentators have warned that demand softness later this year, driven by uncertainties in global growth and trade policies, could pressurise prices. Al Mazrouei echoed that view, stressing that short‑term supply increases must be accompanied by stable investment in oil infrastructure to prevent future shortages. Persistent coordinated production strategy is a central theme from the Vienna seminar. Ministers emphasised OPEC+'s response to shifting fundamentals rather than geopolitical or speculative impulses. With the group moving to complete the unwind of emergency cuts, markets will closely monitor whether global demand continues to match supply advances.

UAE plays vital role in OPEC, OPEC+: Al Mazrouei
UAE plays vital role in OPEC, OPEC+: Al Mazrouei

Al Etihad

time09-07-2025

  • Business
  • Al Etihad

UAE plays vital role in OPEC, OPEC+: Al Mazrouei

10 July 2025 00:38 VIENNA (WAM)Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasised the importance of the UAE's role in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+.He affirmed the UAE's support for all decisions made by the OPEC+ with the aim of achieving balance and stability in global oil statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sideline of his participation in the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Al Mazrouei underlined that the UAE's policy supports OPEC+ decisions, and commended the wise leadership of the UAE for adopting a strategy that aims to boost the country's production noted that this increased production capacity will be introduced into the market at the appropriate time when demand arises, stressing that such an expansion will act as a stabilising factor for markets and oil expressed satisfaction with OPEC's gradual return to the markets, highlighting that this return has not negatively impacted price stability. This, he said, proves that the organisation and the OPEC+ group are fully aware of market also projected that the group's share would increase due to anticipated investments by member countries such as the UAE, which has invested significantly in expanding its production explained that the gradual production increases have been carefully planned, and have positively contributed to reinforcing balance and stabilising prices at near-steady levels, with a slight rise that reflects an improvement in global oil commended the pivotal role played by the OPEC+ in maintaining the stability of the global oil market, stating: 'We believe this alliance plays a significant role.' He further noted that the relevant ministers and committees meet on a monthly basis to review and assess market demands and take appropriate decisions collectively as a group rather than as individual countries.

Dubai Police arrest young man for recklessly driving at high speed on the hard shoulder
Dubai Police arrest young man for recklessly driving at high speed on the hard shoulder

Gulf Today

time09-07-2025

  • Gulf Today

Dubai Police arrest young man for recklessly driving at high speed on the hard shoulder

Following reckless behavior that endangered others, Dubai Police apprehended a young Asian man who was captured on video driving dangerously, overtaking vehicles on the shoulder at high speed, putting both his life and the lives of other road users at serious risk. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic, stated that traffic patrols promptly initiated an investigation after the footage showed the driver operating his vehicle at excessive and unsafe speeds. He stated that such dangerous behaviors reflect a clear violation of the law and demonstrate disregard for human lives, stressing that sharing these videos encourages others to replicate this reckless behavior and contributes to an increase in dangerous driving incidents. Furthermore, Al Mazrouei pointed out that this conduct constitutes a serious traffic violation and can inadvertently lead teenagers and those unaware of the risks to engage in similar actions. He emphasized that disseminating such content harms the community and undermines efforts to promote traffic safety awareness. Additionally, Al Mazrouei mentioned that the specialized teams in the General Department of Traffic swiftly identified and apprehended the driver, taking necessary legal actions, under Decree No. 30 of 2023 concerning vehicle impoundment, which slaps violators with a fine of AED 50,000 to release an impounded vehicle. 'The driver was subsequently referred to the relevant authorities for further legal proceedings,' he continued. He indicated that statistics show that this behaviour endangers both riders and pedestrians, noting that at least 80 per cent of violators have been involved in severe traffic accidents, resulting in many fatalities and serious injuries. Al Mazrouei assured the public that the police would not tolerate such violations, prioritising the safety of all road users. He urged the community to report dangerous behaviours via the 'Police Eye' feature on the Dubai Police app or by calling the 'We Are All Police' hotline at 901. Al Mazrouei indicated that fostering a safe traffic environment is a shared responsibility that necessitates cooperation between the community and relevant authorities. He stated that Dubai Police will continue leveraging the latest technologies and intelligent systems to monitor violators and maintain road safety 24/7.

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