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Al Etihad
2 days ago
- General
- Al Etihad
UAQ Ruler appoints Deputy Ruler
4 June 2025 15:31 UMM AL QAIWAIN (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has issued Amiri Decree No. (7) of 2025, appointing Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla as Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Umm Al decree also stipulates the cancellation of previous Amiri Decrees: Decree No. (1) of 2004 and Decree No. (1) of 2007, along with any decisions issued pursuant to them. The decree shall come into force from the date of its signing and shall be published in the official gazette.
Sharjah 24
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Ruler founds new council for education and research
According to the decree, an advisory council will be set up to oversee and enhance the higher education and scientific research sector within the emirate. This advisory body will be officially named the "Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research." It will operate with legal personality and full capacity to carry out the necessary legal actions to achieve its aims and fulfill its responsibilities. Furthermore, it will maintain financial and administrative independence. As per the decree, the official English name of the council will be "Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research," and its headquarters will be located in the city of Sharjah. The decree outlined the objectives of the Council aimed at accomplishing the following goals: 1. Ensuring high standards of academic and administrative performance across higher education institutions in the emirate. 2. Empowering and assisting these institutions in attaining excellence and obtaining both local and international academic accreditation. 3. Aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands and the future aspirations of the country and the emirate. 4. Fostering scientific research and innovation while enhancing the research environment within the emirate. 5. Improving governance and assessment of university performance at academic, administrative, and financial levels. In line with the Decree and in accordance with applicable federal and local legislation, the Council is empowered to undertake the following actions to fulfill its objectives: 1. Develop overarching policies and strategic plans for higher education and scientific research within the emirate, and oversee their implementation in collaboration with local higher education institutions. 2. Establish legislation, policies, strategies, and regulations pertaining to higher education and scientific research in the emirate. 3. Approve the creation, merger, or closure of higher education institutions in the emirate. 4. Analyze labor market demands and future trends, ensuring alignment with the programs provided by the emirate's higher education institutions. 5. Guarantee the quality of education, scientific research, and innovation in policies and procedures at the emirate's higher education institutions. 6. Assist the emirate's higher education institutions in implementing a performance measurement system and building databases to align with global rankings and international accreditation standards. 7. Facilitate coordination among the emirate's higher education institutions regarding admission criteria and conditions for various academic programs. 8. Promote the adoption of best practices for academic, financial, and administrative procedures, policies, and regulations at higher education institutions across the emirate. 9. Encourage and support scientific research, innovation, and the development of specialized research centers at these institutions. 10. Collaborate with federal and local government bodies as well as international organizations on all matters related to higher education and scientific research in the emirate. 11. Approve contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and partnerships between the Council and external entities. 12. Form both permanent and temporary committees and working groups from among Council members to assist in carrying out its mandate. 13. Carry out any additional duties assigned to the Council by the Ruler. The decree outlines that the council will be established through an Emiri decree and will comprise presidents, directors, and representatives from universities, academies, and higher education institutions owned by the emirate's government. Additionally, it will include academics with relevant experience and expertise. According to the decree, the Council will establish a permanent Supreme Executive Committee, as determined by the Ruler's decision. This Committee will be composed of members chosen by the President from among the Council members. The decision will outline the responsibilities of the Committee's rapporteur and define the powers of the Committee. In line with the decree, the Council will develop the necessary executive regulations, systems, decisions, and manuals to effectively structure its operations. These will establish mechanisms for accreditation, follow-up, and evaluation, ensuring they align with the existing laws and regulations in the emirate. The Emiri Decree that established the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research outlines that the Council's inaugural session will be presided over by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, who is the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The Council will also comprise the following members: 1. His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, who will serve as Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research. 2. His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and the President of the University of Sharjah. 3. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the President of the American University of Sharjah. 4. Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, President of the Global Studies University. 5. Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashemi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority. 6. Jamal Salem Al Tarifi, President of Al Qasimia University. 7. Dr. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, General Director of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences and Technology. 8. Dr. Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah. 9. Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of the American University of Sharjah. 10. Dr. Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of Al Qasimia University. 11. Dr. Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi, Chancellor of the University of Khorfakkan. 12. Dr. Najwa Mohammed Dawood Al Hosani, Chancellor of the University of Kalba. 13. Dr. Aisha Ahmed Mohammed Abu Shalabi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid. 14. Dr. Salah M. Hassan, Chancellor of Global Studies University. 15. Brigadier General Dr. Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy. 16. Dr. Hashim Abdullah bin Sharhan Al Zaabi, Chancellor of the Sharjah Maritime Academy. 17. Dr. Pauline Taylor Guy, Chancellor of the Sharjah Education Academy. 18. Dr. Peter Barlow, Executive Director of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy. 19. Dr. Mohammed Yousef Baniyas, Advisor for Higher Education Affairs at the Sharjah Private Education Authority. 20. Dr. Mansour Mohammed Bin Nassar, Legal Advisor and Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah. As per the recent administrative decision regarding the establishment of the Permanent Executive Committee for the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah will lead the committee. The following individuals will also serve as members: 1. Dr. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, who is the General Director of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Sciences and Technology. 2. Dr. Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi, the President of the Sharjah Academy for Education. 3. Dr. Mohammed Yousef Baniyas, the Advisor for Higher Education Affairs at the Sharjah Private Education Authority. 4. Dr. Mansour Mohammed Bin Nassar, the Legal Advisor and Head of the Legal Department for the Government of Sharjah. The resolution outlines the responsibilities of the Executive Committee of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, which include: 1. Developing and proposing overarching policies along with strategic and developmental plans for higher education and scientific research within the emirate, and presenting these to the Council. 2. Assessing the quality of institutional governance and regulatory adherence in higher education institutions and delivering reports on these evaluations to the Council. 3. Monitoring the execution of the Council's decisions and recommendations to ensure they are carried out effectively. 4. Serving as the Council's representative in signing contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and partnerships established by the Council. 5. Acting on behalf of the Council in legal matters and in dealings with government entities and other stakeholders. 6. Performing any additional tasks assigned by the Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Mohammed bin Rashid issues law reconstituting Dubai Media Council, chaired by Ahmed bin Mohammed
12 May 2025 21:32 DUBAI (WAM)In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. (24) of 2025 reconstituting the Board of the Dubai Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of to the Law, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, will serve as Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, while Nehal Badri will serve as its members include: Hala Badri, Malek Sultan Al Malek, Aisha Abdulla Miran, Abdullah Humaid Belhoul, Mohammed Ali Lootah, Younes Abdulaziz Al Nasser, Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Issam Abdulrahim Kazim, Mohammed Sulaiman Al Mulla, and Aref Mohammed Law is effective from 15th April 2025, and will be published in the Official reconstitution of the Board of the Dubai Media Council aligns with the expanded responsibilities outlined in Law No. (29) of 2024, which grants the Council enhanced powers and a broader mandate. This enables the Council to effectively implement strategies and development plans for Dubai's media sector, focusing on efficiency, agility, and staying ahead of rapid global advancements, ultimately aiming to achieve the highest levels of competitiveness while adhering to international also aligns with the provisions of Decree No. (67) of 2024, which transfers the Dubai Film and TV Commission from the Dubai Development Authority to operate under the Decree also approves the establishment of the Dubai Films and Games Commission by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Commission now assumes the mandate previously held by the Dubai Film and TV Commission, in line with the strategic objectives outlined in the legislation. This move underscores Dubai's commitment to advancing the film and video game industries as vital pillars of the new media landscape and the knowledge-based economy, with strong potential for growth both locally and globally.
Daily Tribune
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
MPs to vote on law setting up global commercial court
MPs will vote today on a law to set up a new international commercial court in Bahrain, giving it power to hear cross-border trade disputes and allowing appeals to be filed in Singapore. The draft law, issued by Royal Decree in 2024, lays out the legal structure for the Bahrain International Commercial Court. It would act as an independent forum for business disputes between parties who agree to refer their cases to it, even where no other court has authority to hear them. Appeals could be lodged either in Bahrain or Singapore, depending on the parties' agreement and the language used in the judgment. Review This follows a treaty signed between the two countries on 20 March 2024, allowing decisions delivered in English to be reviewed by Singapore's courts unless the parties choose appeal proceedings in Bahrain instead. The court would be headed by a president, assisted by one or more vice-presidents, along with a panel of appointed judges. A council formed from these members would be responsible for running the court, setting its rules, managing appointments, and overseeing a budget based on commercial accounting. Languages Foreign lawyers would be permitted to appear in cases held in languages other than Arabic. In Arabic-language hearings, they would need to work alongside Bahraini lawyers licensed to appear before the Court of Cassation. Judgments issued by the court would take immediate effect and be enforced under Bahrain's existing execution law. If appealed in Singapore, any decision would still need to be reissued by the Bahraini court before taking legal effect locally. Launch Ministries backing the plan say Bahrain must move quickly to launch the court before another country does. They argue it will raise Bahrain's standing in international legal circles and help attract foreign investment.
Euronews
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
European Commission sues Hungary for releasing thousands of migrant smugglers from prison
ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission referred Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not complying with EU laws on migrant smuggling on Wednesday, claiming in a statement that Hungary violated its obligations to impose effective sanctions for people smuggling offences. The European Commission recalled that in April 2023 Hungary adopted a government decree that converted prison sentences related to migrant smuggling into 'reintegration detention'. As a consequence, more than two thousand foreign nationals left Hungarian prisons early and quit the country. "This Government Decree undermines the objective to effectively tackle migrant smuggling, the deterrent factor of the EU Facilitators legislation and the joint EU efforts in countering migrant smuggling," the European Commission statement said. The Hungarian government cited prison overcrowding and cost efficiency as reasons for the decree. The Hungarian measure sparked diplomatic tensions in the region The only condition for the release of the smugglers was that they leave the country within 72 hours. As Hungary is a member of the Schengen zone, most of the convicted criminals moved to Austria and then on to Western Europe. Austria protested to the Hungarian government and strengthened border controls. The spokesperson of the Austrian interior minister said at that time that people smugglers are criminals and their brutal acts endanger people's lives. In July 2023, the Commission sent a letter to Hungary highlighting concerns that the government decree breached EU law. Since then, Hungary has not addressed the concerns in a satisfactory manner, the Commission claimed, justifying its decision to bring the issue to the European Court of Justice. Hungary has been approached for comment.
