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Kuwaiti sports community grieves the death of veteran official Asad Taqi
Kuwaiti sports community grieves the death of veteran official Asad Taqi

Arab Times

timea day ago

  • Sport
  • Arab Times

Kuwaiti sports community grieves the death of veteran official Asad Taqi

KUWAIT CITY, June 12: The Kuwaiti sports community is mourning the loss of Asad Taqi, former Vice President of the Kuwait Football Association, who passed away after being admitted to intensive care several days ago. Taqi was a prominent and respected figure in the local and international sports arenas. He notably served as Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from 1994 until his resignation in 2005, playing a key role in the development and governance of Asian football during his tenure. The Public Authority for Sports expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of the late Taqi, who also served as Vice Chairman of the Authority's Board of Directors. In an official statement, the Authority extended condolences on behalf of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, as well as all Authority employees, to the family and loved ones of the deceased. The statement described Asad Taqi as a symbol of national sports leadership, who made lasting contributions to advancing Kuwaiti sports institutions and empowering youth. He was known for combining a passion for sport with a clear, strategic vision for development. Throughout his career, Taqi held multiple administrative and organizational leadership roles, both in Kuwait and internationally. His work supported the structural and policy development of Kuwait's sports sector, including contributions to the National Sports Strategy and institutional reforms. The Authority concluded by offering sincere condolences to Taqi's family, relatives, and the wider sports community, praying for God's mercy and strength, and comfort to his loved ones during this time of grief.

Sheikh Mohammed reviews UAE tax and launches AI efficiency drive at Cabinet meeting
Sheikh Mohammed reviews UAE tax and launches AI efficiency drive at Cabinet meeting

The National

time14-04-2025

  • Business
  • The National

Sheikh Mohammed reviews UAE tax and launches AI efficiency drive at Cabinet meeting

The UAE Cabinet on Monday reviewed the latest developments in building the Emirates' tax system with 520,000 companies now registered for corporate tax and 470,000 for value-added tax. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. He described the tax system as a 'key part of our economic foundation for the future' and said its efficiency 'reflects the strength' of the UAE's 'competitive economy'. He added that the UAE is fifth globally in tax policy efficiency and second globally in combating tax evasion, according to the annual report of the IMD World Institute in Switzerland. Sheikh Mohammed also announced the approval of a Legislative Intelligence Office within the Cabinet. 'This office will work on creating a comprehensive legislative plan that brings together all federal and local laws in the UAE, connecting them through artificial intelligence with judicial rulings, executive procedures, and public services,' he wrote in a post on X. 'The new system will allow us to track the daily impact of laws on our people and economy using large-scale data, and it will regularly suggest updates to our legislation.' The Cabinet also approved the launch of the first integrated regulatory intelligence system within the UAE government. This new legislation and laws development system was based on advanced artificial intelligence. It is hoped the system will accelerate the legislative process by up to 70 per cent, using AI tools to reduce the time and effort required for research, drafting, evaluation, and enactment. Ahead of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, which takes place next month, the Cabinet also reviewed the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology's preparations. Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Vice President, said the UAE's industrial sector contributes Dh210 billion ($57.17 billion) to national GDP and has grown by 59 per cent in the past four years. The Cabinet also approved the launch of the Global Alliance for Energy Efficiency, which was announced during Cop28 in Dubai and is intended to double the efficiency of energy used in all sectors by 2030. The Plant the Emirates campaign was also assessed, Sheikh Mohammed said. As of April 2025, a total of 459,698 trees have been planted. The campaign also successfully distributed 593,246 seedlings and scattered over 6.5 million seeds across natural habitats. The results of implementing the National Sports Strategy, and the annual report on the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, were also assessed. The introduction of new financing mechanisms for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme were discussed, with 9,400 approvals worth Dh7.5 billion issued in the past three years. A restructuring of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, headed by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, was also approved. The council aims to develop quality projects that ensure balanced development across the Emirates. The Cabinet also approved 44 international agreements in the economic, developmental and governmental fields, Sheikh Mohammed said. He added that negotiations would start with a further 30 countries after approvals reached on Monday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews UAE's tax system in Cabinet meeting
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews UAE's tax system in Cabinet meeting

The National

time14-04-2025

  • Business
  • The National

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews UAE's tax system in Cabinet meeting

The UAE Cabinet on Monday reviewed the latest developments in building the Emirates' tax system with 520,000 companies now registered for corporate tax and 470,000 for value-added tax. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. He described the tax system as a 'key part of our economic foundation for the future' and said its efficiency 'reflects the strength' of the UAE's 'competitive economy'. He added that the UAE is fifth globally in tax policy efficiency and second globally in combating tax evasion, according to the annual report of the IMD World Institute in Switzerland. Sheikh Mohammed also announced the approval of a Legislative Intelligence Office within the Cabinet. 'This office will work on creating a comprehensive legislative plan that brings together all federal and local laws in the UAE, connecting them through artificial intelligence with judicial rulings, executive procedures, and public services,' he wrote in a post on X. 'The new system will allow us to track the daily impact of laws on our people and economy using large-scale data, and it will regularly suggest updates to our legislation.' Ahead of the Make it in the Emirates Forum, which takes place next month, the Cabinet also reviewed the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology's preparations. Sheikh Mohammed, who is also Vice President, said the UAE's industrial sector contributes Dh210 billion ($57.17 billion) to national GDP and has grown by 59 per cent in the past four years. The Cabinet also approved the launch of the Global Alliance for Energy Efficiency, which was announced during Cop28 in Dubai and is intended to double the efficiency of energy used in all sectors by 2030. The Plant the Emirates campaign was also assessed, Sheikh Mohammed said, as were the results of implementing the National Sports Strategy, and the annual report on the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. The introduction of new financing mechanisms for the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme were discussed, with 9,400 approvals worth Dh7.5 billion issued in the past three years. A restructuring of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, headed by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, was also approved. The council aims to develop quality projects that ensure balanced development across the Emirates. The Cabinet also approved 44 international agreements in the economic, developmental and governmental fields, Sheikh Mohammed said. He added that negotiations would start with a further 30 countries after approvals reached on Monday.

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