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Sharjah 24
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Public Prosecution organises 5 legal awareness seminars
Lectures targeted various segments of society to enhance their understanding of the laws and legislation that affect their daily lives. Regulating donations The Public Prosecution held a seminar titled "The Legal Methodology for Regulating Donations in Accordance with Emirati Legislation", presented by Dr. Saeed Ali Al Ketbi, Attorney General at Sharjah Public Prosecution. The seminar was held at the Muwailih Suburb Council headquarters, in the presence of Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Suburbs Affairs Department; Counselor Anwar Al Harmoudi, Attorney General and Chairman of the Sharjah Public Prosecution Authority; Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Al Kabouri, Director of the Department; and number of senior officials. The seminar addressed the most prominent legislation regulating donations' collection, emphasising the importance of directing charitable work legally, preserving the credibility of humanitarian work and limiting illegal exploitation. Preserving family cohesion The Public Prosecution also held another seminar titled "The Role of the Public Prosecution in Preserving the Family and Family Cohesion", presented by Mr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Shehhi, Head of Sharjah General Prosecution. The seminar addressed the role of Public Prosecution in protecting the family and strengthening its bonds, highlighting the laws that enhance the stability of the Emirati family, thus contributing to the protection of the social fabric. Artificial Intelligence and Law At Al Bustan Suburb Council in Al Dhaid City, Dr. Abdullah Saeed Al Wali, Chief Prosecutor of Al Dhaid Prosecution, delivered a lecture titled "Artificial Intelligence and Law". The lecture focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on legal legislation and how UAE law can keep pace with rapid digital transformations. It also addressed issues of electronic privacy, cybercrime, and the role of artificial intelligence in developing investigative tools. Obligations and Rights of Domestic Workers and Employers At Al Rahmaniya Suburb Council, a seminar titled "Obligations and Rights of Domestic Workers and Employers According to Laws and Regulations" was held. The seminar was delivered by Dr. Walid Khalid Al Hammadi, Chief Prosecutor of Sharjah Public Prosecution. The seminar addressed several topics, including an explanation of the rights of domestic workers and the obligations of employers, as well as a clarification of the provisions of the laws and regulations governing this relationship to ensure justice for both parties. Child Protection Law The seminar series concluded with an important lecture titled "Child Protection Law", delivered by Dr. Saeed Abdullah Al Naqbi. The lecture addressed legal awareness related to protecting children's rights, reviewing the laws that guarantee their psychological and physical safety, and the role of society and the family in protecting them from any violations.
Khaleej Times
24-02-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
'Adopt, don't shop': New UAE pet group to help control stray cat numbers
An alarming number of Abu Dhabi residents shop for pets rather than adopting them. A newly formed non-profit group is trying to change that. The Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi (AWAD) group, which was launched in the capital on Friday, is aiming to change misconceptions about pet adoption and provide support to families. 'Some people think a rescue is not as good as a pet bought from a breeder and even consider rescued animals as 'secondhand' because they are from an adoption home,' said Sheikh Dr Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of AWAD. 'Every animal and every pet has a character, whether you get them from a shelter or from a breeder. You have to find the right character for your family.' He was speaking at a panel discussion during a ceremony to launch AWAD held at Gracia Farm in Abu Dhabi. Dr Rachel J. Shaw, who is helming AWAD, said the main aim of the group was to engage the community to ensure that animals are protected in the emirate. 'We want to empower the community to help us be part of the solution to problems we have identified,' she said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Community cat care Among the many activities that AWAD aims to do, one is to launch a community cat care programme that will stabilise stray cat populations within gated communities. The aim of the campaign is to trap cats at feeding stations to neuter, vaccinate and microchip them before returning them. This would help to control the stray cat population in the country. According to Dr Martin Wyness, CEO of The British Veterinary Centre, residents putting out cat feeding stations is more dangerous than helpful. 'The number one issue in my mind is feeding animals without a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programme to control the population,' he said. 'This simply magnifies the problem because breeding becomes uncontrolled.' Dr Rachel added that it was important for cat lovers to remember not to 'feed to breed' but to ' feed as a means for TNR' so that the animal population can be kept in check. Other initiatives by AWAD include setting up a hotline for reporting and assisting pet owners and the community and encouraging pet shops to adopt higher animal welfare standards. The group will also streamline adoption of dogs and cats from shelters to homes abroad while supporting pet owners with guidance on the export process. Impulse buys According to Dr Martin, another issue he has commonly encountered is 'impulse buys' of animals, without its owners thinking the process through. Dr Neha Vora, a professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) who researches the impact of stray cats on the UAE expat community, said that people don't plan enough in the case of pets. 'We have a very transient population here and a lot of people will get pets because they help you live a happier life,' she said. 'However, they don't plan for what's going to happen when they have to leave. So abandonments are really high. I think there should be some kind of safety net that helps people to take their pets with them when they have to leave the country. I think that would really reduce the number of abandonments.' Dr Majid added that it was extremely important to have a thorough check if a pet fitted with a family before adopting it. 'There should be education on what animal species as a pet suits the owner,' he said. 'Also, there should be checks; are the children in the house allergic and how a household would care for a pet rather than just go for the cute factor.' He shared how his family did a detailed study and even prepared a contract for his three children before adopting a cat. 'I did my own checklist and when we adopted a kitten from my wife's cousin who rescues cats, he made my children sign a contract to make sure they take care of it,' he said. 'He specified that they feed, clean and they do all the things required for cat care and that is what responsible ownership is about.'
Sharjah 24
23-02-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
Haider Taleb: Honouring disability-friendly institutions
Recognition of efforts in accessibility During the ceremony, over 22 institutions from the United Arab Emirates were honored, along with a shopping center in Pakistan for its commitment to creating an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. The Federation's certificate, recognized by the United Nations, was awarded to these institutions for their exceptional work. Launch of the 'World Disability Union Medal' Haider Taleb also introduced the 'World Disability Union Medal,' which will be awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in advocating for people with disabilities and building more inclusive societies. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Dr Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, and Haider Taleb Rabie.
