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Al Etihad
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Mansour bin Zayed attends group wedding of Al-Niyadat Tribe in Al Ain City
26 Apr 2025 20:57 AL AIN (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended this evening the mass wedding organised by the Al-Niyadat tribe at Al-Dhahir Wedding Hall in Al Ain City, with the participation of 60 grooms, in conjunction with the Year of celebration included a number of traditional, poetic, and popular performances that reflect the Emirati cultural heritage and added an atmosphere of joy and pride in national organisation of the group wedding comes within the framework of promoting social cohesion values, supporting family stability, and facilitating marriage for young people, in line with the directives of the wise leadership aimed at building a strong and cohesive organising committee of the reception expressed their thanks and appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for honouring and attending the event, emphasising that this initiative embodies the values of love and solidarity that characterise Emirati society. The event was attended by a number of sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, families of the grooms, along with a number of guests. Year of Community Continue full coverage
Al Etihad
21-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Autoimmune Association comes into being, with focus on awareness, research and empowerment
22 Apr 2025 00:41 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)In a significant medical and humanitarian achievement for the UAE, the Autoimmune Association (AIA) has officially launched with the aim of supporting patients, raising community awareness, and developing research and studies in this vital medical charitable and voluntary association, the first of its kind in the Arab world and the fourth globally, affirms the UAE's commitment to improving quality of life, especially in the Year of association was founded at the initiative of Dr. Eman Al Hashimi, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors and an award-winning Emirati composer, and comprises 17 founding members, including doctors, researchers, writers, artists interested in improving the quality of life in the Emirati community. The association is sponsored by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Community Empowerment, and in cooperation with numerous government agencies across the a recent interview with the Aletihad, Dr. Al Hashimi said that offering creative outlets can enhance the emotional and psychological wellbeing of those affected by autoimmune conditions, ultimately improving their quality of life. Dr. Al Hashimi said she founded the AIA to provide support and education for individuals with autoimmune conditions, addressing challenges such as emotional toll and lack of understanding, which she personally of the core values of the AIA is to advocate for greater awareness and education about autoimmune diseases.'My experience has highlighted the urgent need for greater awareness and education about autoimmune diseases... my colleagues and I are driven to advocate for increased visibility and education, helping to break down misconceptions,' she Al Hashimi stressed that the AIA is committed to addressing challenges faced by people with autoimmune diseases, mainly difficulty in managing symptoms, lack of community support, and delays in diagnosis.'Individuals with autoimmune conditions encounter a variety of challenges that can significantly impact their daily lives. One of the most pressing issues is the complexity of managing their conditions, which often involves navigating a range of symptoms that can vary widely from day to day,' she added.'Our association is dedicated to addressing these challenges through a collaborative and human-centred approach. We focus on education and awareness campaigns to inform both the public and healthcare providers about autoimmune diseases, helping to foster a supportive environment," Dr. Al Hashimi said. She added that the AIA plans to integrate medical, artistic, and community-driven initiatives to raise public awareness of autoimmune diseases through workshops, events, and campaigns.
Al Etihad
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
NBA star Payton tells Abu Dhabi youth: tough road to basketball greatness
18 Apr 2025 00:16 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)Former NBA player and legend Gary Payton has one piece of advice for young basketball players looking to make it in the Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League – you have to be rough and tough to get to the top. Payton spoke to Aletihad on the sidelines of the final day of the League at the New York University campus in Abu Dhabi. For the fourth season in a row, the platform for young basketball talent in the country was organised by Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the National Basketball Association (NBA), with games for boys and girls starting in November and ending with summit clash games this week. As has become tradition, the NBA arranged special appearances by famous players – this year it was Danny Green and Payton. Asked how he raised his son – Gary Payton II – to be an NBA player like him, the 56-year-old dad and coach said: "In my time, growing up in Oakland, California, on the streets and stuff and doing playground basketball, it's a lot different from what it is now because they've got a lot of academic institutes, a lot of gyms and stuff like that. We didn't have that type of situation, you know what I'm saying? "So when my son grew up, I wanted to always keep him out of that environment. He grew up in good things. But it was still rough because I wanted him to be rough. I always downgraded him. I always told him, 'you've got to be tougher'. You've got to learn how to play the game and do the right stuff. And it worked out for him. He is a great kid," said the legend, who made a name for himself with the Seattle Supersonics. He is still attached to the team, so much so that he is on a mission to bring the brand home after a commercially-forced move to make Oklahoma City its base. Payton Sr. also spends a lot of time doing charity and community-driven initiatives, a theme that resonates with Abu Dhabi, especially in the Year of Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi is part of the NBA's global youth basketball programme for boys and girls, focusing on teaching fundamental skills and core values of the game – teamwork, respect, determination and community – at grassroots level. Yet, education and fitness also are paramount to the pursuit of greatness in basketball, as Payton will attest. Before turning pro, Payton starred at Oregon State University, where he still holds many records, just as he does for Supersonics. Nicknamed "The Glove", he also was the first point guard to win the 1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, a record he held until Marcus Smart made it a two-person club in 2022. In all his 17 years as a pro, he missed only 25 games."The game is also different now. I think they don't play as much defence as we did. We were more physical than this era right now. And at my position, I think I just made it a point that I wanted to change the game. I wanted to play on both ends of the floor. And during that year of 1996 when I did that, I think I was just so dedicated. "I think God gave me a lot of ability not to get hurt a lot. I didn't have a major injury. But I tell younger guys right now to keep yourself in shape. I think a lot of these kids now, they just think about all these [stretching exercise] bands. I think you've got to lift weights, to be strong. You've got to have a mindset."Best known for his 13-year tenure with the SuperSonics, where he holds franchise records for assists and steals and led them to a NBA Finals appearance, Payton also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Miami it could have all gone wrong while in high school like many children in Abu Dhabi. Despite his record-achieving feats, his grades suffered and was faced with a tough time to shift focus on academics, too. Payton rose to the challenge. "I was ineligible for my whole 10th grade year, which hurt me. What it did was it made me think about what I was going to do after basketball if I didn't have basketball. So now in my life right now... I know how to manage a business. I got a lot of businesses. I don't let people take my money and stuff like that. So you got to understand that's what you want. You want to be knowledgeable. So I tell kids nowadays."
Al Etihad
05-04-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi ALC launches index to measure relationship strength with Arabic Language within community
5 Apr 2025 19:20 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced its new measuring and tracking index 'Relationship Strength with Arabic Language within Abu Dhabi Community', coinciding with declaration of 2025 as the Year of index is based on a statistical model that measures the status of community engagement with the Arabic language based on individual, family, and institutional combines empirical data measuring individual use of Arabic language in reading, writing, speaking, and digital communication, as well as its use within the family environment, particularly with children. The index also assesses language activism and engagement within the community, in addition to institutional factors that the ALC supports through various projects and programmes that promote Arabic language, such as book publishing, developing creative content, nurturing of young talent, and organising book fairs, festivals, and literary awards, among other Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, said: 'This new index embodies the leadership's vision to build a cohesive and prosperous society, with a strong connection to the Arabic language that enhances cultural identity in the UAE and fosters national pride. Since its inception, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre has been dedicated to strengthening the community's ties with the Arabic language across creative, intellectual, and cultural fields, engaging all generations, including citizens, residents, native Arabic speakers, and non-speakers alike. "The Centre's initiatives promote the values of cooperation, belonging, shared experiences, and the preservation of cultural heritage.'The index will be calculated for Abu Dhabi community, taking into account different demographical groups, towards values that denote the relationship strength with the language, ranging between full engagement to complete detachment from it, with the objective of informing decisions towards developing plans and coordinating initiatives to gradually enhance the community's connection with the Arabic launch of the new index coincides with ALC's announcement of the latest results of its Arabic Language Perception Index, which has been tracked since 2021 to assess public perceptions of Arabic in the fields of knowledge, culture, and creativity, among both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers in Abu Dhabi. The study findings are based on the results of the tracking survey conducted in Abu Dhabi with over 6,000 residents aged 15 and latest findings of the Perception Index revealed that Arabic ranked highest in terms of participants' perceptions of the Creativity Factor, which focuses on the aesthetic qualities and use of the language in creative content compared to also took the lead in the Cultural Factor, which describes the language connection to cultural heritage, while English ranked highest in the Knowledge Factor which is related to learning the language and the extent of its utilisation in research and science. 'The results of the Arabic Language Perception Index, in comparison with English, indicate that speakers of each language believe in the predominance of their own language across all of the factors included in the index,' H.E. bin Tamim noted.'However, the evolution of perceptions of their own language follows a different trajectory, which calls for an in-depth study that includes social sciences, humanities, and linguistics to understand how linguistic connections develop within a diverse and harmonious society.' 'The findings of our index will contribute to the development of strategic initiatives which target different segments of the community to support the presence and widespread use of Arabic as a language of science, culture, and creativity,' the ALC Chairman explained. 'We aim to strengthen the production of Arabic content and all related digital technologies, while supporting scientific research to their development.' Year of Community Continue full coverage
