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Sharjah 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
FNC, State Duma of Russian Federation discuss cooperation
The meeting explored ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership across various sectors, reflecting the growing strategic and friendly relations between the UAE and the Russian Federation, supported by the leadership and governments of both countries. Both sides emphasised the importance of further advancing and deepening these ties. At the start of the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed Babakov and his accompanying delegation, reaffirming the depth of UAE-Russia relations and the shared commitment to expanding them. The two parties underscored the strength of the friendship between the UAE and Russia and highlighted the importance of developing parliamentary cooperation between the FNC and the State Duma. They emphasised the value of collaboration on issues of mutual interest in regional and international parliamentary forums, serving the interests of both nations and their peoples. The meeting was also attended by several FNC members. Ghobash noted that such meetings and reciprocal visits represent a continuation of active parliamentary cooperation. He referred to his recent official visit to the Russian Federation, where he led an FNC delegation to the Nevsky International Ecological Congress. That visit demonstrated the UAE's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in environmental and economic fields and marked a key step in expanding both parliamentary and environmental collaboration, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries. He also affirmed the FNC's keenness to continue coordination with the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to promote joint parliamentary action and to strengthen bilateral representation in international forums in support of peace, development, and global understanding. For his part, Babakov affirmed the depth of the strategic relations between the Russian Federation and the UAE. He praised the UAE's remarkable progress in areas such as sustainable development, innovation, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and the empowerment of women and youth. He also commended the UAE's role as a reliable partner in promoting regional and international security and stability, as well as its initiatives in mediation, humanitarian aid, and economic diplomacy.
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
FNC, State Duma of Russian Federation discuss parliamentary cooperation
2 June 2025 18:05 ABU DHABI (WAM)Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received Babakov Alexander, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the FNC headquarters in Abu meeting explored ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership across various sectors, reflecting the growing strategic and friendly relations between the UAE and the Russian Federation, supported by the leadership and governments of both sides emphasised the importance of further advancing and deepening these the start of the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed Babakov and his accompanying delegation, reaffirming the depth of UAE-Russia relations and the shared commitment to expanding two parties underscored the strength of the friendship between the UAE and Russia and highlighted the importance of developing parliamentary cooperation between the FNC and the State emphasised the value of collaboration on issues of mutual interest in regional and international parliamentary forums, serving the interests of both nations and their meeting was also attended by several FNC noted that such meetings and reciprocal visits represent a continuation of active parliamentary referred to his recent official visit to the Russian Federation, where he led an FNC delegation to the Nevsky International Ecological Congress. That visit demonstrated the UAE's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in environmental and economic fields and marked a key step in expanding both parliamentary and environmental collaboration, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two also affirmed the FNC's keenness to continue coordination with the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to promote joint parliamentary action and to strengthen bilateral representation in international forums in support of peace, development, and global his part, Babakov affirmed the depth of the strategic relations between the Russian Federation and the UAE. He praised the UAE's remarkable progress in areas such as sustainable development, innovation, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and the empowerment of women and youth. He also commended the UAE's role as a reliable partner in promoting regional and international security and stability, as well as its initiatives in mediation, humanitarian aid, and economic diplomacy.
Al Etihad
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
FNC Speaker, President of Senegal's National Assembly discuss parliamentary relations
19 May 2025 18:08 ABU DHABI (WAM)Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has met with Malick Ndiaye, President of Senegal's National Assembly, at the FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi to explore ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two discussions focused on boosting coordination, increasing mutual consultations, and enhancing bilateral relations through official visits and joint initiatives on issues of shared meeting was attended by several FNC the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed the Senegalese delegation, highlighting the historical and fraternal ties between the UAE and emphasised the strong and harmonious bilateral relations, which have been reflected in the mutual support for each country's candidacies at various regional and international sides underlined the importance of advancing inter-parliamentary cooperation, aligning positions and perspectives on regional and global issues, and intensifying joint efforts across international parliamentary platforms. This would not only reflect but also reinforce the growing and robust relations between the UAE and Senegal, serving the interests of both nations and their emphasised the importance of the strong ties between the two friendly nations and their peoples, underscoring the need to enhance cooperation across various fields. He reaffirmed the strength and depth of the bilateral relationship between the UAE and Senegal. The President of Senegal's National Assembly also expressed his appreciation for the UAE's constructive stances on international issues and commended its efforts in promoting global stability and peace.
Sharjah 24
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
UAE President receives Speaker of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis
The meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council. His Highness extended a warm welcome to Speaker Gafarova, wishing her a successful and productive visit. He underscored the strong and enduring ties between the UAE and Azerbaijan. During their meeting, His Highness and the Speaker discussed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation, with particular emphasis on parliamentary collaboration. They highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary engagement in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting mutual understanding on shared issues. Both sides also acknowledged the role of legislative bodies in fostering dialogue and closer relations between nations, contributing to regional and global stability. Speaker Gafarova commended the progress in Azerbaijan-UAE relations, attributing this advancement to robust cooperation and the shared vision of both nations in achieving development and prosperity for their peoples.
Al Etihad
07-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
FNC stresses need to diversify Zakat distribution mechanisms, Waqf investment areas
7 May 2025 20:14 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Federal National Council (FNC), chaired by Saqr Ghobash, adopted several key recommendations during its 10th session of the second ordinary term of the 18th legislative chapter, held on Wednesday at the Council's headquarters in Abu discussions focused on the government's policy regarding the management and sustainability of waqf (endowment) and Zakat funds, and their role in enhancing societal welfare. FNC also addressed four questions to government discussion was organised around two core themes: the sustainability of Zakat funds to improve quality of life, and the management and investment of Waqf session was attended by the Minister of Health and Prevention and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, along with the Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, Dr. Omar bin Habtoor Al its key recommendations, the Council emphasised the importance of diversifying the mechanisms for distributing Zakat proposed adopting innovative, non-traditional methods such as training zakat recipients who are able to work, equipping them with necessary skills, and providing them with suitable job opportunities, particularly through support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The Council also called for the standardisation of waqf procedures and criteria, especially regarding mosque construction nationwide, to enhance the management and long-term sustainability of the endowment system. It also recommended creating a comprehensive geographic map for the distribution of Waqf resources and expanding investment domains for endowments in order to secure their sustainability and contribute to social development and family stability.
