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Daily Tribune
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Defence Force Pilgrimage Mission Departs for Holy Sites
Commander-in-Chief receives Hajj delegation, extends Royal well wishes Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received the BDF's 50th annual Hajj delegation on Sunday, marking their departure to the Holy Sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs. Royal Greetings and Prayers for a Blessed Journey During the farewell reception, the Commander-in-Chief conveyed the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and Prime Minister. He prayed for the delegation's success in performing the sacred rituals of Hajj alongside their fellow pilgrims, asking Allah to shower them with blessings and grace. A Tribute to Dedication and Service Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed emphasized that the 50th BDF Hajj delegation is a reflection of His Majesty the King's continuous commitment to honouring the service and sacrifices of the BDF personnel. He noted that sending members of the armed forces on pilgrimage annually is a symbol of deep appreciation for their unwavering dedication to serving the nation with loyalty and sincerity. Guidance and Reflections Shared The Commander-in-Chief provided the delegation with valuable advice and spiritual guidance. He encouraged them to embody the true principles of Islam, to uphold unity and brotherhood with fellow pilgrims, and to demonstrate the tolerance and compassion of the faith. He also urged the delegation to remember in their prayers the brave martyrs of Bahrain who gave their lives in service, as well as the soldiers stationed in the southern border of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the Arab Coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen. Praise for Saudi Hospitality and Support Sheikh Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the exceptional services and hospitality provided by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to pilgrims, enabling them to perform the rituals with ease and peace of mind. He concluded by wishing the BDF delegation a safe and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage, asking Almighty Allah to grant them a Hajj Mabroor (accepted pilgrimage) and to return with their sins forgiven. He also prayed for the continued prosperity and strength of Bahrain and for enduring unity and blessings across the Arab and Islamic world.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Evil for all humanity': UAE reaffirms support for India, meets with Op Sindoor delegation
'Terrorism is a threat not just to a single nation or region, but it is a global threat. We believe that we, as an international community, should come together, especially the Members of Parliament, to work on putting plans and strategies and engage in creating a better future for all humanity,' Al Nuaimi said. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, made the remarks following a productive meeting with an all-party Indian delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde as part of New Delhi's global outreach against terrorism. Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday reaffirmed its unwavering support for India in the global fight against terrorism, with a leading Gulf parliamentarian declaring terrorism as a 'global threat' and an 'evil for all humanity'. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. 'Terrorism is an enemy of humanity. Wise people should rise and speak against it,' Al Nuaimi said, emphasising the emirate's commitment to countering the menace. 'We are already cooperating with India on efforts to fight terrorism. The security of Indian nationals is non-negotiable. India is a strategic partner, not just with the government but also its people,' the UAE leader said, underscoring the deep bilateral ties with India. Shinde described the discussions as 'very fruitful,' highlighting the UAE's firm stance against terrorism. 'We met the Chairman of the Defence Committee, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, and the Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan. The UAE is standing shoulder to shoulder with full commitment with India against terrorism,' Shinde said. He said the UAE's clear message was one of solidarity: 'We stand against terrorism with India, fighting terrorism. A country like the UAE, in a neighbourhood where diversity is the main culture – like India – still maintains peace and prosperity. The number of Indians who stay in the UAE feel protected.' Shinde emphasised the UAE's role as a key partner, noting that the UAE was the first to condemn the attack on India. 'The message is clear: terrorism cannot proliferate in the name of any religion. This is not an attack only on India but on humanity,' he said. Besides Shinde, the delegation comprises Manan Kumar Mishra (BJP), Sasmit Patra (BJD), E T Mohammed Basheer (IUML), S S Ahluwalia (BJP), Atul Garg (BJP), Bansuri Swaraj (BJP), former diplomat Sujan R Chinoy, and India's ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on ground hostilities ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10. PTI RK RD ZH ZH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: All-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde meets UAE Minister Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
UAE reaffirms its unwavering support for India in global fight against terrorism
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday (May 22, 2025) reaffirmed its unwavering support for India in the global fight against terrorism, with a leading Gulf parliamentarian declaring terrorism as a "global threat" and an "evil for all humanity". Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, made the remarks following a productive meeting with an all-party Indian delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde as part of New Delhi's global outreach against terrorism. "Terrorism is a threat not just to a single nation or region, but it is a global threat. We believe that we, as an international community, should come together, especially the Members of Parliament, to work on putting plans and strategies and engage in creating a better future for all humanity,' Mr. Al Nuaimi said. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. "Terrorism is an enemy of humanity. Wise people should rise and speak against it,' Mr. Al Nuaimi said, emphasising the emirate's commitment to countering the menace. "We are already cooperating with India on efforts to fight terrorism. The security of Indian nationals is non-negotiable. India is a strategic partner, not just with the government but also its people,' the UAE leader said, underscoring the deep bilateral ties with India. Mr. Shinde described the discussions as 'very fruitful,' highlighting the UAE's firm stance against terrorism. 'We met the Chairman of the Defence Committee, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, and the Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan. The UAE is standing shoulder to shoulder with full commitment with India against terrorism,' Mr. Shinde said. He said the UAE's clear message was one of solidarity: 'We stand against terrorism with India, fighting terrorism. A country like the UAE, in a neighbourhood where diversity is the main culture — like India — still maintains peace and prosperity. The number of Indians who stay in the UAE feel protected.' Mr. Shinde emphasised the UAE's role as a key partner, noting that the UAE was the first to condemn the attack on India. "The message is clear: terrorism cannot proliferate in the name of any religion. This is not an attack only on India but on humanity,' he said. Besides Mr. Shinde, the delegation comprises Manan Kumar Mishra (BJP), Sasmit Patra (BJD), E T Mohammed Basheer (IUML), S S Ahluwalia (BJP), Atul Garg (BJP), Bansuri Swaraj (BJP), former diplomat Sujan R Chinoy, and India's ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on ground hostilities ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UAE reaffirms its unwavering support for India in global fight against terrorism
The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) on Thursday reaffirmed its unwavering support for India in the global fight against terrorism, with a leading Gulf parliamentarian declaring terrorism as a "global threat" and an "evil for all humanity". Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, made the remarks following a productive meeting with an all-party Indian delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde as part of New Delhi 's global outreach against terrorism. "Terrorism is a threat not just to a single nation or region, but it is a global threat. We believe that we, as an international community, should come together, especially the Members of Parliament, to work on putting plans and strategies and engage in creating a better future for all humanity," Al Nuaimi said. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo "Terrorism is an enemy of humanity. Wise people should rise and speak against it," Al Nuaimi said, emphasising the emirate's commitment to countering the menace. "We are already cooperating with India on efforts to fight terrorism. The security of Indian nationals is non-negotiable. India is a strategic partner, not just with the government but also its people," the UAE leader said, underscoring the deep bilateral ties with India. Live Events Shinde described the discussions as "very fruitful," highlighting the UAE's firm stance against terrorism. "We met the Chairman of the Defence Committee, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, and the Minister of Tolerance, Sheikh Nahayan. The UAE is standing shoulder to shoulder with full commitment with India against terrorism," Shinde said. He said the UAE's clear message was one of solidarity: "We stand against terrorism with India, fighting terrorism. A country like the UAE, in a neighbourhood where diversity is the main culture - like India - still maintains peace and prosperity. The number of Indians who stay in the UAE feel protected." Shinde emphasised the UAE's role as a key partner, noting that the UAE was the first to condemn the attack on India. "The message is clear: terrorism cannot proliferate in the name of any religion. This is not an attack only on India but on humanity," he said. Besides Shinde, the delegation comprises Manan Kumar Mishra (BJP), Sasmit Patra (BJD), E T Mohammed Basheer (IUML), S S Ahluwalia (BJP), Atul Garg (BJP), Bansuri Swaraj (BJP), former diplomat Sujan R Chinoy, and India's ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on ground hostilities ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
ARN News Center
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
Dubai hosts world's largest peace summit featuring 12 Nobel laureates
The world's largest peace summit has opened at Expo City Dubai, bringing together leaders from across sectors for two days of powerful discussions aimed at building a more just and peaceful world. The Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit features a rare and historic gathering of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, along with royalty, heads of state, chief justices, business leaders, faith leaders, sports icons, and celebrities—all uniting under the theme: "One Planet, One Voice." On Sunday, April 13, Dubai will make history as it hosts a special Nobel Laureates session, where the global peace icons will propose a bold vision for a new world order—one rooted in non-violence, truth and universal justice. Ahead of the summit, former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa emphasized the urgent need for a global framework that promotes shared human values and peace, suggesting reforms to international governance to better reflect unity and justice. The event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who will deliver the keynote address on the summit's second day. The summit was opened on Saturday by Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a leading parliamentarian and educator in the UAE, a member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Council. The event will conclude with the proclamation of a 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace, covering justice and equality, dialogue and cooperation, education and empowerment, freedom, leadership and responsibility.
