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Al Etihad
an hour ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Al Hussaini explores ways of enhancing economic ties with Latin American, Caribbean ambassadors
30 July 2025 17:08 DUBAI (WAM)Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE, along with a number of ambassadors from Latin American and Caribbean countries, to explore avenues for strengthening financial, economic, and development cooperation between the UAE and the meeting was held at the Ministry's headquarters in meeting, convened at the request of the Costa Rican Embassy on behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean Group of Ambassadors, focused on the importance of promoting the region as strategic partners for the UAE, expanding bilateral cooperation through knowledge and experience exchange, and building sustainable channels of communication that align with shared development aspirations across various Hussaini commended the strong financial and economic relations between the UAE and the Latin American and Caribbean countries, emphasising that expanding cooperation with the group aligns with the UAE's strategic vision to support regional financial stability and advance sustainable development with partner nations. The two sides concluded the meeting by reaffirming the importance of continued coordination and consultation to further strengthen bilateral relations and reinforce the foundations of joint cooperation with the Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Al-Ahram Weekly
an hour ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt FM, US senators discuss regional stability, bilateral ties
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held separate meetings with several key US senators in Washington to discuss regional stability, the Gaza crisis, and ways to deepen bilateral cooperation. FM Abdelatty met with US Senators Lindsey Graham, Brian Schatz, Roger Wicker, and David McCormick, according to separate statements by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. This came during Abdelatty's visit to the United States to participate in the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. The conference, co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia, was held on Monday and Tuesday in New York. Meeting with Graham During his meeting with Republican Senator Graham, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's regional role in supporting security and promoting peace, as well as its mediation efforts — along with Qatar and the US — to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The foreign minister stressed the urgency of achieving a permanent ceasefire as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. He emphasized the importance of ensuring an unhindered influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza and launching the early recovery and reconstruction efforts. On Saturday, Israel announced a limited tactical pause in its military operations in parts of Gaza to allow the delivery of aid to starving Palestinians. Since then, Egypt has dispatched three aid convoys to Gaza on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, with the fourth sent on Wednesday. Still, Gaza is struggling to survive under the famine, as many have died as a result of Israel's policy of mass starvation and blockade. Let alone, much of the limited aid that reaches Gaza is being seized by gangs and profiteers, who resell it at exorbitant prices. Since October 2023, Israel's genocidal war on Gaza has killed over 59,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, with women and children making up more than half the dead. Moreover, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting the peace process and reaching a just and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian cause, based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy. Additionally, FM Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's concerns regarding the Nile River and Egyptian water security. He affirmed Egypt's consistent position in adhering to international law regarding shared water resources. He also affirmed the necessity of cooperation based on consensus and mutual benefit to serve the interests of all Nile Basin countries, rejecting any unilateral measures that violate international law. He further asserted that Egypt will take all necessary measures guaranteed by international law to protect its water security. Meeting with Schatz During his meeting with Schatz, Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the Gaza crisis and the Sahel region and West Africa, shedding light on the escalating security challenges and the spread of terrorist organizations and armed groups there. He also highlighted the results of his recent tour to West Africa, emphasizing Egypt's interest in the Sahel region as a strategic neighbour. Meeting with Wicker During his meeting with Senator Wicker, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's ongoing efforts to support security and stability in the Middle East and Africa. He affirmed that the Egyptian-American partnership is a cornerstone in supporting these efforts. Egypt's top diplomat further outlined the multiple threats and challenges Egypt faces from different directions, which place increased responsibilities on it to safeguard its national security and help maintain regional and international stability. He also commended the ongoing military cooperation between Egypt and the US. Minister Abdelatty also underscored Egypt's concerns over the Nile water security issue and the need for legal cooperation on transboundary resources. Meeting with McCormick Abdelatty and McCormick discussed various regional challenges, especially the Gaza crisis, the latest developments in Libya and Syria, and the Red Sea maritime security. During the separate meetings, Minister Abdelatty praised the longstanding strategic partnership and the distinguished political, military, and economic cooperation between Egypt and the US. He also highlighted the outcomes of the Egypt-US Economic Forum held in Cairo last May, in which over 50 American companies participated. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Gulf Today
2 hours ago
- Gulf Today
Dubai Police recover jeweller's bag worth Dhs1.1 million in cross-border operation
The Dubai Police, in cooperation and coordination with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka, recovered a bag containing jewellery worth Dhs1.1 million belonging to a UAE-based merchant. The Dubai Police commended the efforts of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Al Hamoudi, UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh, and his team for their cooperation in facilitating all necessary procedures and measures to recover the bag and return it to its owner in the UAE. The Ministry has expressed its gratitude for the efforts made in recovering the bag and its contents, which have been valued accordingly. The Dubai Police explained that a UAE resident merchant, who was travelling to a GCC country with the intention of participating in an exhibition featuring gold, jewellery, and diamonds with four bags containing diamonds, discovered that one of the bags was not his upon further inspection. The Dubai Police stated that the merchant had returned to the country quickly reported the incident to the General Department of Airport Security on the same day. A task force was established by the General Department of Criminal Investigation to conduct a search and investigation. They discovered that, during the inspection procedures, a Bangladeshi passenger had mistakenly taken the merchant's bag for his own due to the strong similarity between them. The man then returned home, while the merchant took his similar bag and left. The Dubai Police stated that the task force had taken legal and administrative measures by communicating with the UAE Embassy in Dhaka and the Bangladeshi authorities, resulting in the bag being returned to its owner. The Dubai Police General Command praised the collaboration with the authorities of the Republic of Bangladesh, reaffirming its commitment to bolstering international police cooperation with various law enforcement entities. This helps return stolen property to its rightful owners and ensure the happiness of the community in line with Dubai Police's strategic objectives. The merchant expressed his sincere gratitude to the Dubai Police officers who were able to recover his bag, saying: "I don't know how to thank you for your wonderful care and dedication to making people happy."
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Government proposes to open up TRP market
ANI Representational image New Delhi, In a bid to encourage competition, the government has proposed to remove entry barriers for companies keen to foray in the sector of television viewership measurement ecosystem. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed amendments to the Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies-2014 to ensure that the TRP system reflects the diverse and evolving media consumption habits of viewers across the country. The proposed changes include the deletion of key clauses - 1.5 and 1.7 - that earlier restricted cross-holdings between rating agencies and broadcasters, advertisers, or advertising agencies. The Ministry has invited feedback on the draft amendments by August 1 from viewers, broadcasters, advertisers or concerned citizens. The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is the only agency providing TV ratings, but it does not track connected TV device viewership, despite it being a major trend. Currently, India has approximately 230 million television households. However, only about 58,000 people meters are used at present to capture viewership data, representing just 0.025 per cent of the total TV homes."This relatively limited sample size may not adequately represent the diverse viewing preferences across regions and demographics," an official statement said the existing audience measurement technology does not sufficiently capture viewership on emerging platforms such as smart TVs, streaming devices, and mobile applications, which are witnessing growing adoption among proposed amendments to Clause 1.4 of the Guidelines seek to introduce an easier-to-comply provision to explicitly prevent rating agencies from engaging in consultancy or advisory services that may result in a conflict of interest with their primary proposed amendments aim to allow multiple agencies to foster healthy competition, bring in new technologies, and provide more reliable and representative data especially for connected TV platforms, an official statement said."As viewing habits evolve, so must the way we measure them. The amendments will also enable more investments from broadcasters, advertisers, and other stakeholders to improve rating technology and infrastructure," it these reforms, India aims to build a more transparent, inclusive, and technology-driven TV rating ecosystem. The existing policies had entry barriers that discouraged new players from entering the TV ratings sector. Cross-holding restrictions also prevented broadcasters or advertisers from investing in rating agencies.
ILoveQatar.net
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- ILoveQatar.net
"Buyer approval" now required step for vehicle ownership transfer on Metrash app
The Ministry of Interior announced on 29 July 2025 that it has updated the vehicle ownership transfer procedure on the new Metrash app, integrating a crucial step, "Buyer approval". The seller will have to begin the procedure by entering the "Ownership Transfer" service of the app, after which the buyer will receive a notification to approve the transfer. Once the buyer approves the transfer, the seller can pay the service fee and finalise the transfer. The Ministry also confirmed that the vehicle ownership transfer procedure can only be fulfilled if the vehicle has a valid registration and no outstanding traffic violations.
