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Sharjah 24
6 days ago
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
FNC urges ethical AI use at Marrakesh forum
Focus on AI governance and parliamentary awareness Amna Ali AlAdidi, member of the Federal National Council (FNC) Parliamentary Division, took part in a key session titled 'Artificial Intelligence and its Governance: Strengthening Parliamentary Awareness in AI Development, Applications and Regulation.' The session tackled the governance of emerging technologies, proposed the idea of an international AI treaty, assessed AI's impact on labour markets and ethics, and discussed establishing a regional advisory body to enhance coordination and responsible innovation. Emphasis on legal frameworks and public awareness During her remarks, AlAdidi stressed the importance of organising dialogue sessions and parliamentary seminars to better explain AI concepts to legislators. She highlighted the need for legal frameworks that ensure AI's safe and responsible use, while calling for partnerships with educational and media institutions to launch public awareness campaigns about the implications of AI. UAE's AI initiatives and vision for the future AlAdidi also showcased the UAE's strategic initiatives in developing AI technologies, viewing them as a key component in advancing a knowledge-based economy. Notably, she pointed out that the UAE is the first country in the Middle East to mandate AI integration into the national curriculum, starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. This policy is part of a national vision to equip future generations with the tools needed for sustainable development, innovation, and global competitiveness in the years ahead.
Gulf Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
FNC members hold key meetings in Morocco
Maryam Bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and President of Women's Parliamentary Forum (WPF) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), met Carlos René Hernández, President of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), on the sidelines of the 3rd Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions held in the Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting was also attended by several FNC members. During the discussion, both parties explored ways to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation and emphasised the importance of coordination and consultation in parliamentary forums concerning issues of shared interest. Maryam Bin Theneyaa lso met Dejan Djurovic, Head of the delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro. The meeting was also attended by a number of FNC members. Discussions focused on enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the FNC and Montenegro's Parliament, while reaffirming the strong political and economic relations between the two friendly nations. Bin Theneya highlighted the importance of broadening communication channels through exchange visits, knowledge-sharing, and joint participation in regional and international parliamentary events on issues of mutual concern. She also noted that the UAE will host the second session of the PAM Women's Parliamentary Forum in Abu Dhabi this June. She expressed hope for Montenegro's participation in the event, which aims to empower female parliamentarians and strengthen their roles in development and policymaking. Djurovic praised the solid bilateral ties between Montenegro and the UAE, describing them as continuously evolving across all sectors, a reflection of the shared commitment of both countries' leadership and governments to enhancing cooperation. WAM
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Op Sindoor Outreach: Shinde-led delegation wraps UAE visit, reaffirms India's stance on terrorism
Abu Dhabi: The high-level all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, on Saturday wrapped up the successful and productive visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), significantly enhancing bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism under the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor. "The All-party delegation led by Eknath Shinde successfully concludes its highly productive visit to the UAE, further strengthening India-UAE cooperation in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the Indian Embassy in the UAE posted on X. Earlier on Friday, the Indian delegation paid obeisance at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Temple and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Abu Dhabi, conveying a strong message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful co-existence -- the values shared and cherished by India and the UAE. The leaders also met Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy of the UAE, and exchanged views on furthering cooperation between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism. On Thursday, the delegation interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi, conveying a resolute stance and national consensus in collective resolve against terrorism. It also held productive discussions with Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director General, National Media Office of UAE, and discussed the role of media in countering terrorism and extremism. The UAE has assured India that both countries will tackle terrorism together as the strong bilateral relationship extends beyond trade and culture, also encompassing security and strategic issues. UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi -- Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of Federal National Council -- besides several other senior Emirati parliamentarians, also expressed full solidarity with India as the high-level all-party delegation from India called on them in Abu Dhabi. As the delegation highlighted the perpetration of cross-border terrorism and efforts to cause social disharmony in India by Pakistan, Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan conveyed his deep condolences on the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attacks and said, "India and UAE will tackle terrorism together. The UAE will always stand by India." The delegation then held substantive discussions with Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, underscoring the precise, measured, and non-escalatory nature of Operation Sindoor against the barbaric terrorist attack on the tourists in Kashmir on April 22. According to the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, during the meeting, Nuaimi stressed, "India-UAE relationship is beyond trade and culture, and encompasses security and strategic issues. Terrorism is against the whole of humanity and the international community must act now." The delegation led by Shinde includes BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, and Manan Kumar Mishra, BJD's Sasmit Patra, IUML MP E.T. Mohammed Basheer, BJP leader S.S. Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. Their ongoing visit marked the beginning of India's unprecedented diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan's sustained role in cross-border terrorism, including the heinous April 22 Pahalgam attack.
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
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Visit important to share perspective on terrorism": Indian Ambassador to UAE on delegation visit
Dubai [UAE], May 23 (ANI): Following the visit of the Group 4 all-party parliamentary delegation to the UAE, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, India's Ambassador to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, called the trip as 'a very successful visit' and emphasised that the visit is crucial to share India's perspective not only on Pahalgam terror attack, but about the overall issue of terrorism. While speaking to ANI, Sudhir said, 'I think it was a very successful visit. India and UAE have been working very closely ever since April 22 and our leadership has been in touch. Prime Minister Modi has been speaking to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed; our Foreign Minister, and our NSA have been in touch with their counterparts. So, this visit was actually a very important visit for us to share our perspectives, not only on the Pahalgam terror attack and its aftermath, but also about the overall issue of terrorism, also to share the tenets of the new normal which the Prime Minister has been talking about.' He further stated that the delegation was warmly received by senior UAE leaders, including the Minister for Tolerance and Coexistence and members of the Federal National Council. 'The multi-party delegation was very well received in the UAE by senior cabinet minister, Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, the minister for tolerance and coexistence. The delegation also met a large team of the Federal National Council, chaired by His Excellency Ali Rashid al-Nuaimi, who is the chairman of the FNC Committee on Interior, Foreign Affairs and Defence,' Sudhir told ANI. He added, 'I think the discussions were very substantive, and the delegation actually had a lot of satisfaction with the kind of response they received. They were actually talking the same language, and today, UAE is as convinced about the necessity of dealing with terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as India.' The Indian Ambassador to the UAE further spoke about the ties between India and the UAE and called the Gulf nation India's third-largest trading partner and the second-largest export destination. He said, 'The Middle East is a part of our extended neighbourhood. The Middle East actually hosts a huge Indian diaspora. The UAE itself is home to about 4.3 million Indians, and 5.5 million Indians visit the UAE every year. They are our third-largest trading partner and the second-largest export destination. So, it's a very important country for us and in the last 10 years, Prime Minister Modi has visited this country seven times, and I think that itself speaks of how much importance we give to each other in this part of the world.' Commenting on India's global outreach against terrorism, Sudhir credited the UAE for playing a key role in shaping a balanced narrative. '...When it came to the OIC declaration, which was initially set to be one of the typical skewed declarations, the UAE played a big role in getting a reference inserted on terrorism. I think that itself was a very big thing and in the times to come, we will continue working on dealing with terrorism and trying to eliminate it in all forms...,' he said. Earlier in the day, Shrikant Eknath Shinde delivered a strong message regarding India's firm stance against terrorism. Shinde emphasised that while India has always initiated dialogue, including gestures like the Lahore Declaration and Prime Ministerial visits to Pakistan, the response has often come in the form of terrorist attacks. While addressing a press conference, Shinde said, 'India is the one nation that has initiated dialogues time and again. There are many examples where our Prime Ministers visited Pakistan... After the Lahore Declaration, happened the Kargil war. So every time we initiated a discussion, we initiated a dialogue, but the answer given to us was the terrorist attack. I think their only motive is to destabilise India, which is progressing economically and where everyone is going ahead. I think it is very much important to understand that in the geopolitical region, in the Indian subcontinent, India is the only nation that is stable, that is going ahead.' (ANI)
