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Web Release
2 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
Ministry of Sports organises ‘UX Lab' event for Sports Sabbatical services as part of Zero Government Bureaucracy Program
The Ministry of Sports hosted the 'User Experience Lab' (UX Lab) at its headquarters in Dubai to enhance sports sabbatical services. The event presented an in-depth simulation of the digital customer journey, allowing participants to evaluate the sports sabbatical services offered by the Ministry. Attendees included representatives from various sports federations, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and specialists from the Ministry's digital transformation and customer happiness departments. The event highlighted the Ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of government services and simplify the processes for obtaining sports sabbatical services as part of the UAE's Government Services 2.0 framework and the Zero Government Bureaucracy program. In this context, His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports, stated that hosting the UX Lab is a testament to the Ministry's unwavering commitment to providing smart and integrated sports services that streamline transaction procedures for sports entities. In addition, he said: 'Enhancing customer experiences is one of the factors that drive our efforts to design services and simplify procedures. Through this initiative, we look forward to directly involving representatives of sports federations in the process of assessing the services and proposing solutions, further emphasising our belief that remarkable improvements in services begin with customers.' H.E. Al Hajeri added: 'We consider the UX Lab as a meaningful step towards our efforts to offer government services without any administrative complications, using optimisation tools and collaborative designs with customers. Through its results, we aim to make significant enhancements in sports sabbatical services and attain the goals of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Program.' The UX Lab will evaluate the current customers' experience with sports sabbatical services. In line with this, six representatives from sports entities who participated in the event were allocated one hour each to conduct a session assessing their digital journey and exploring opportunities for improvement. The event further aligns with the Ministry's efforts to provide seamless and effective government services focused on customer requirements. The Ministry of Sports continues its efforts to implement quality initiatives that enhance customer experiences and improve access to its services, guided by a customer-centric vision. By employing best practices in government service design, the Ministry aims to streamline processes and boost operational efficiency. This approach ensures smoother and more adaptable service experiences that align with the expectations of sports entities and support the country's digital transformation.
Daily News Egypt
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Standing Between Conflict and Hope: Time to Equip UN Peacekeepers for Tomorrow's Challenges
As the United Nations (UN) marks its 80th anniversary, the legacy of UN peacekeeping stands as one of the clearest and most enduring expressions of multilateral cooperation. For nearly eight decades, the service and sacrifice of Blue Helmets have saved and changed lives—helping countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace. From Cyprus to Lebanon, and from the Central African Republic to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 76,000 civilian, military, and police personnel currently serve in 11 missions around the world. These men and women offer a lifeline to millions living in some of the world's most fragile political and security environments. In light of these growing pressures, it is essential to rethink the role of peacekeeping within the broader international peace and security architecture. As President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has rightly asserted 'peacekeeping—while a vital tool of the international community—should not be viewed as the sole means of maintaining peace'. H.E further emphasized that 'it cannot substitute preventive diplomacy, mediation, peacebuilding, or the political, economic, and social measures necessary to address root causes and mend societal fractures', underscoring that 'peacekeeping must not become the default or immediate response to every crisis'. This year's International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed under the theme 'The Future of Peacekeeping'—a theme that could not be more timely or relevant. Peacekeeping today faces mounting and unprecedented challenges. Conflicts are growing longer, deadlier, and more complex. They increasingly spill across borders and are exacerbated by terrorism, organized crime, cyber warfare, disinformation, and the weaponization of technology. Climate change, meanwhile, deepens instability in already-vulnerable regions. And divergent views within the UN Security Council have made consensus more elusive — slowing the pace of action, precisely when urgency is most needed. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres bluntly put it: 'Trust is in short supply among—and within—countries and regions… This is a grim diagnosis, but we must face facts.' Among the most urgent issues is the growing and persistent mismatch between what peacekeeping missions are asked to achieve and the resources that are not available to do so. This undermines effectiveness and places peacekeepers in situations 'where there is little or no peace to keep'. The Pact for the Future, adopted at the 2024 Summit of the Future, offers a moment of reckoning—and opportunity. It affirms that peace operations can only succeed when backed by political will and accompanied by inclusive strategies that address the root causes of conflict. It rightly emphasizes the need for peacekeeping missions to be supported by predictable, adequate, and sustained financing. The Pact also mandates a comprehensive review of UN peace operations—a chance to rethink and reform the peacekeeping model. Today's high-risk environments demand that missions be equipped with the right tools, partnerships, and strategies to protect civilians and support peacebuilding effectively. Egypt, through its 65 years of active participation in United Nations peacekeeping has long demonstrated a strong, sustained and unwavering commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Since it first deployed troops to the UN Operation in the Congo in 1960, Egypt has contributed over 30,000 of its sons and daughters to 37 missions across 24 countries and has consistently remained one of the top contributors of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping. Egypt currently has 1205 peacekeepers, including women, serving across five missions in Africa Egypt's longstanding record of service and sacrifice in peacekeeping is globally recognized. This is reflected in its re-election as Rapporteur of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, its recent election to the UN Peacebuilding Commission, and its appointment as co-facilitator for the upcoming 2025 Peacebuilding Architecture Review in both the General Assembly and the Security Council. Egypt's leadership in peacekeeping is not limited to troop contributions. It plays an active role in shaping strategic thinking around reform. Through the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA)—an African Union Center of Excellence. Egypt has championed context-sensitive, innovative, and inclusive peace operations. The CCCPA emphasizes prevention, civilian protection, and regional partnerships while strengthening the participation of women in peacekeeping, in line with the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Through the CCCPA annual Aswan Forum, Egypt further promotes African-led solutions and stronger peacekeeping–peacebuilding synergies. This work, carried out in close cooperation with the UN in Egypt, is a prime example of effective South-South cooperation and the value of locally driven solutions. Egypt also actively contributes to training African and international uniformed peacekeepers through specialized facilities operated by the Ministry of Interior via the Egyptian Center for Peacekeeping Operations, and by the Ministry of Defense through its Liaison Agency with International Organizations (LAWIO). Egypt is also a staunch supporter of the UN Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative. In 2018, Egypt convened a landmark high-level international conference aimed at improving peacekeeping effectiveness. The event led to the 'Cairo Roadmap for Peacekeeping Operations,' a concrete framework of shared commitments that was later endorsed by the African Union in 2020. This year, as we remember the 4,430 peacekeepers who have given their lives in the pursuit of peace, we must go beyond commemoration by upholding the principles for which they paid the ultimate sacrifice. Over 60 Egyptian peacekeepers have sacrificed their lives while serving as part of UN operations across the globe. Their sacrifice is a sobering reminder of the growing risks peacekeepers face, and our collective duty to ensure they are provided with the necessary means to fulfill their mandates. At the recently concluded 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin this May, Egypt reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing UN peacekeeping through planned deployments, the preparation of well-trained officers, and expanded training efforts. It pledged to provide specialized capabilities, deploy qualified personnel to UN missions, and enhance training in coordination with international partners. Egypt also highlighted the importance of integrating technology, drawing on lessons from regional transitions, and promoting gender parity—underscoring its intention to surpass the UN's targets for women's participation in uniformed roles. As the United Nations continues to face significant challenges and in the context of a region affected by multiple conflicts, Egypt has stood firm as a staunch and reliable partner to global peace and security. Furthermore, Egypt has expressed its readiness to provide all necessary support for the UN80 initiative this year in order to help make it a success to achieve effectiveness and rationalization to help meet the acute financial challenges faced by the United Nations and peacekeeping. In that regard, Egypt's readiness and preparedness to host United Nations' agencies, programs and offices that might be up for relocation as per the UN80 initiative is to be highly commended. Egypt's strategic location—at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East—positions it as a natural hub for connectivity and cooperation. Its central time zone and proximity to key regions make it an ideal and cost-effective location, reducing travel time and facilitating seamless coordination. With direct access to both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal – a vital artery of global trade – Egypt offers unmatched maritime connectivity. It's highly connected international airports and geographical proximity to conflict zones further enhances its relevance as a center for diplomacy, crisis response and peacekeeping efforts. Egypt's vast experience with peacekeeping and related provision of humanitarian assistance are certainly also worth highlighting as advantageous. As host to multiple international and regional organizations and offices including the seat of the League of Arab States and with over 140 represented embassies in Cairo, Egypt remains a geo-political hub with an already strong United Nations' presence, a modern infrastructure, and well-recognized levels of safety. As the Secretary-General has said: 'Now more than ever, the world needs the United Nations—and the United Nations needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today's realities and tomorrow's challenges.' Peacekeeping missions are under strain. However, with renewed multilateral resolve, adequate resourcing, and bold reforms, we can empower UN peacekeepers to remain a vital force for peace, stability, and hope in a troubled world, and Egypt, in cooperation with the United Nations remains at the forefront of nations providing such support. Joint Op-ed by Ambassador Khaled El Bakly, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs for Multilateral & International Security Affairs Elena Panova, UN Egypt Resident Coordinator
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
MOIC Wins Service Honour
TDT| Manama The Ministry of Industry and Commerce was recognised yesterday for its high-performing Metal Testing Center, which earned a prestigious Golden Shield under the government's flagship service evaluation initiative, 'Taqyeem 5'. The shield was presented by Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration and Vice Chair of the Government Service Centers Evaluation Committee, in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce. The Metal Testing Center achieved Gold Category status in the latest round of the 'Taqyeem' programme, which benchmarks public service quality across the Kingdom. The award highlights the centre's progress in raising standards of customer service and operational efficiency. H.E. Fakhro attributed the achievement to the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stating that such backing has been a key driver of systemic improvement across government entities. He also commended the team at the Metal Testing Center for their commitment to innovation and service delivery, calling the unit a 'distinguished model' of government performance. 'This achievement reflects our dedication to performance development and digital upgrading of services,' H.E. Fakhro said, adding that it aligns with the broader goals of public satisfaction and responsiveness.
Sharjah 24
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SCCI honours strategic partners of ACRES 2025
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the exhibition was organized by SCCI in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD). The awards ceremony, held at SCCI's headquarters, recognized the outstanding efforts and key contributions of partners whose support played a vital role in the exhibition's growth and success. The ACRES 2025 exhibition registered a record-breaking participation, with 110 exhibitors from leading real estate development and investment companies, marking the largest edition in the exhibition's history. The recognition event was attended by H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; H.E Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director-General of SRERD; and H.E Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI. Also present were H.E Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of ACRES and Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at SCCI; and Nawaf Obeid, CEO of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition "ACRES', along with senior government representatives, strategic partners, and leading real estate developers. During the ceremony, H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais affirmed that the remarkable success of the 2025 edition of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition marks the culmination of joint efforts and productive cooperation among strategic partners and stakeholders. He noted that ACRES 2025 achieved significant milestones as it recorded real estate transactions valued at over AED 4.3 billion, marking a 207% growth compared to 2024 edition. These achievements underscore Sharjah's global competitiveness as a prime destination for real estate investment and a key center for innovation and advancement in this vital sector. The awards ceremony featured a documentary film highlighting the key events and record-breaking achievements of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition's 2025 edition. Spanning over 10,000 square meters, ACRES 2025 drew more than 15,000 visitors from the UAE and beyond, with a record 110 participating exhibitors representing top property developers, as well as real estate development and investment companies from across the UAE and the wider region, alongside first-time participants. The ceremony concluded with H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, H.E Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, and H.E Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi presenting awards to sponsors and strategic partners from both government and private sector
Mid East Info
24-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Modon Holding, Emaar Properties, Calidus Group and Silal Food & Technology Join the National ICV Program - Middle East Business News and Information
As part of the efforts to expand the National In-Country Value (ICV) program, a signing of four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) took place between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Modon Holding, Emaar Properties, Silal Food & Technology and Calidus Group. The agreements mark the official entry of the four entities into MoIAT's National ICV Program to benefit from the key enablers and advantages that support growth and competitiveness. The signings took place on the second day of Make it in the Emirates 2025, the UAE's comprehensive economic program hosted by MoIAT, organized by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group, and held alongside strategic partners the Ministry of Culture, ADNOC Group, and ADIO. Held under the theme 'Advanced Industries. Accelerated', the event brings together local and international manufacturers, investors, and innovators and runs until May 22 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation between MoIAT and the four companies in line with the goals of the National ICV Program. The program is a key component of the UAE's Projects of the 50 and supports the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, which aims to achieve significant economic benefits by redirecting procurement spending by government entities and leading national companies back into the economy. The MoUs were signed by His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT; H.E Abdulla Al Sahi, Group Managing Director of Modon Holding, Mr. Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Director of Emaar Properties; Salmeen Al Ameri, Chief Executive Officer of Silal Food & Technology, and Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of Calidus Group, witnessed by H.E. Tareq Al Hosani, Chairman of Calidus Group. Modon Holding is an international holding company with business sectors including real estate, hospitality, asset management, investments, events, and tourism. While Emaar Properties is a leading real estate developer, both locally and internationally, and Silal Food & Technology aims to diversify food sources and drive agri-food activity. Calidus Group, recognised as a pioneer in providing advanced land and air defence systems, manufactures military vehicles, aircraft, and state-of-the-art military technologies. This partnership builds on the momentum of the National ICV Program in industrial sector, which has generated AED 347 billion in cumulative local expenditure by the end of 2024, supporting industrial self-sufficiency, job creation, and local economic value. These efforts promote industrial self-sufficiency in vital and priority products, create job opportunities, enhance national economic value, and empower Emirati entrepreneurs under the Make it in the Emirates platform. The fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates is drawing strong local and international participation, including prominent decision-makers from both government and private sector entities, entrepreneurs, investors, industrialists, experts, innovators, and financial institutions, along with the participation of more than 720 industrial companies showcasing their innovative products.
