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UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will not fast during Ramzan; here’s why

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Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, said that he is “not obligated to fast during Ramzan” while on his upcoming six-month International Space Station (ISS) mission.
Al Neyadi will become the first Arab astronaut to spend six months in space after his scheduled launch on February 26 to the ISS via the “Falcon 9” rocket manufactured by the “SpaceX” company.
Sultan Al Neyadi said in response to a question during a press conference, on Wednesday, at the Johnson Space Center in the American city of Houston, “In my case, I can be classified as a traveller, and the traveller has the right to interrupt his fast.”
“Fasting is not obligatory if a person feels, for example, that his health is not well,” he added.
He continued, “From here we are allowed to eat a sufficient amount of food, in order to avoid anything that might undermine the mission or threaten the crew members,” according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Al Neyadi will become the first Arab to spend six months in space after his scheduled launch on February 26 to the International Space Station via the “Falcon 9p” rocket manufactured by the “SpaceX” company.
Based on current calculations, Ramzan this year is expected to start around March 23, which means that Eid Al-Fitr – the festival that marks the end of Ramzan – is expected to be from April 20 to April 23.
As per media reports, Al Neyadi is not the first Muslim to spend Ramzan in space.
Prince Sultan bin Salman, the prince of Saudi Arabia, was the first Muslim to reach space when the US space shuttle Discovery flew in 1985. He was fasting on the day he was launched into space, which is the last day of Ramzan.

Malaysian astronaut Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor also spent a few days of Ramzan in space in 2007.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
UAE: Deadline for changing employment contracts extended

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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the deadline to change the terms of employment contracts to comply with the new rules, local media reported.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has given time till December 31, 2023 from February 1, 2023, to modify the contracts in accordance with the new rules.
The new labour law came into force in the country on February 2, 2022.
The most important of these is the reform of fixing the duration of employment contracts. Therefore, employment contracts signed for an indefinite period without fixing a fixed period have to be changed according to the law.
Accordingly, all employment contracts must be for a fixed period. The employment contracts can be for a maximum period of three years. Contracts may be extended or renewed for a similar period or a shorter period if the employer and worker agree.
As per multiple media reports, if the employer and the worker continue to implement the contract after the expiry of its original term without an explicit agreement, the original contract is considered extended with the same conditions contained therein.
In the event of contract extension or renewal, the new period or periods shall be considered an extension of the original period and shall be added to it in calculating the employee’s continuous period of service.
Unspecified work contracts will be converted into fixed-term work contracts within one year from the date the new labor law enters into force and in accordance with the conditions, controls and procedures contained therein.

The law allows the country’s cabinet to extend this period as required by public interest. According to the new decision, time has been given till the end of 2023 to revise fixed-term employment contracts in the private sector.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
UAE: Palestinian gets lucky twice in one Mahzooz draw; wins Rs 19L

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Abu Dhabi: A 36-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Palestinian expatriate has won twice his share of prize in the 112th Mahzooz Super Saturday draw held on Saturday, January 21.
The winner of the draw Adnan— scooped up the prize twice after winning Dirhams 43,478 (Rs 9,64,809) two times (ie; Dirhams 86,956 (Rs 19,32,339)) in the second prize draw of Dirhams 1 million (Rs 2,21,90,756), which was shared equally among 23 participants (22 different individuals with one participant – Adnan – winning twice).
Adnan is a business owner, who has been living in the UAE for the past 20 years. He began participating in Mahzooz just six months ago.
“I always buy two bottles of water per draw and this time it was no different. What was different this week was my luck. I will continue to participate in Mahzooz with the hope that one day I will win 10 million dirhams,” Adnan told Mahzooz draw.
The draw also saw three other participants win Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,16,811) each. The winning draw numbers were 28692140, 28752052 and 28579896, which belonged to Sajeev and Nirav from India, and Gilberto from the Philippines, respectively.
People can participate in the Mahzooz draw by purchasing a bottle of water for 35 Dirhams (Rs 775) and registering on the official website.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
UAE President, PM extend greetings on India’s Republic Day

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Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended greetings on India’s Republic Day.
According to the statement released by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, “President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of the Republic Day, which is observed on 26th January.”
The statement released by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs further said, “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also dispatched similar messages to the Indian President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion.”
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day. India’s Ambassador to Abu Dhabi Sunjay Sudhir unfurled the Tricolour in Abu Dhabi. Sunjay Sudhir honoured the Indian diaspora from Abu Dhabi for their contribution in the welfare of the community.
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi tweeted, “#74thRepublicDay2023 , Amb @sunjaysudhir honored the Indian Diaspora from @Dawoodi_Bohras Abu Dhabi & Mr. Firdous Basha, for their inspiring contributions in the welfare & prosperity of the community; @IPF_uae & @Artscraftsco for efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation.”
While sharing glimpses of the Republic Day celebrations in the Embassy on Twitter, Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi wrote, “#74thRepublicDay Celebrations at the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi! Tribute to the father of the nation, echoes of #JanaGanaMana and with love for #India aplenty, Indian diaspora in the UAE joined in the celebrations! @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @sunjaysudhir @cgidubai”
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia also celebrated India’s Republic Day with great enthusiasm. India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan unfurled the Tricolour and read President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.
Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia tweeted, “#RepublicDay2023 celebrated with great enthusiasm & large Indian community participation in Riyadh today. Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan unfurled the Tiranga & read out the address to the Nation by Hon’ble President of India.”

India today celebrates its 74th Republic Day. On this day, in 1950, the Constitution of India was adopted after the country became a sovereign state on August 15, 1947. President Droupadi Murmu commenced the 74th Republic Day celebrations, for the first time since assuming office last year, by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path on Thursday.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
UAE hints at huge investment in Pakistan amid economic turmoil

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Islamabad: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has dropped clues that his government is planning to broaden its investment footprint in Pakistan as the country drastically needs foreign inflows to prop up its deteriorating economy.
The royal dignitary arrived in Pakistan on a private visit and held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who received the UAE President at the Chandna Airport along with other government functionaries, Geo News reported.
“Be prepared, the UAE will make a huge investment in Pakistan,” the sources quoted the UAE president as saying during a cordial meeting with the premier at the airport.
Shehbaz recalled his recent visit to the gulf country and emphasised that both countries would work on the understanding reached between the two leaders in various fields, during his visit to the UAE.
The UAE President said that the brotherly relations between the two countries went back many decades and his father, who had immense love for Pakistan and its people, laid the foundation of their bilateral ties.
The President also assured the Prime Minister that the UAE would always stand by Pakistan, Geo News reported.
Taking to Twitter, the premier wrote: “Extremely delighted to receive my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on his arrival in Pakistan, which is his second home. Building on our last meeting, we discussed ways (and) means to further strengthen our brotherly relations.”
The President expressed warm affection towards the prime minister on his arrival in Pakistan and took the premier to his personal jet, sources told Geo News.

The premier also met the family members of the president and held conversations with his children in the English and Arabic language, the sources added.
The UAE, on January 12, agreed to lend $1 billion to Pakistan and roll over an existing $2 billion loan, the country’s information minister had said, as the country’s central bank foreign reserves fell to just three weeks’ worth of imports.
The UAE’s financial support offered some respite to the country that is still reeling from devastating nationwide floods that have caused more than $30 billion of damage, Geo News reported.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
UAE hints at huge investment in Pakistan amid economic turmoil

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Islamabad: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has dropped clues that his government is planning to broaden its investment footprint in Pakistan as the country drastically needs foreign inflows to prop up its deteriorating economy.
The royal dignitary arrived in Pakistan on a private visit and held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who received the UAE President at the Chandna Airport along with other government functionaries, Geo News reported.
“Be prepared, the UAE will make a huge investment in Pakistan,” the sources quoted the UAE president as saying during a cordial meeting with the premier at the airport.
Shehbaz recalled his recent visit to the gulf country and emphasised that both countries would work on the understanding reached between the two leaders in various fields, during his visit to the UAE.
The UAE President said that the brotherly relations between the two countries went back many decades and his father, who had immense love for Pakistan and its people, laid the foundation of their bilateral ties.
The President also assured the Prime Minister that the UAE would always stand by Pakistan, Geo News reported.
Taking to Twitter, the premier wrote: “Extremely delighted to receive my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed on his arrival in Pakistan, which is his second home. Building on our last meeting, we discussed ways (and) means to further strengthen our brotherly relations.”
The President expressed warm affection towards the prime minister on his arrival in Pakistan and took the premier to his personal jet, sources told Geo News.

The premier also met the family members of the president and held conversations with his children in the English and Arabic language, the sources added.
The UAE, on January 12, agreed to lend $1 billion to Pakistan and roll over an existing $2 billion loan, the country’s information minister had said, as the country’s central bank foreign reserves fell to just three weeks’ worth of imports.
The UAE’s financial support offered some respite to the country that is still reeling from devastating nationwide floods that have caused more than $30 billion of damage, Geo News reported.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 26, 2023
Delhi: Man impersonates UAE govt official, cheats Leela Palace Hotel for Rs 23L

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New Delhi: The man, who impersonated a UAE government functionary and duped The Leela Palace Hotel in the national capital of Rs 23 lakh after fleeing without paying the bills, was finally arrested by the Delhi Police from Karnataka.
A senior police official said that the accused, identified as Mohammed Sharif, 41, stayed at The Leela Palace Hotel in the Sarojini Nagar area for three months and then fled without settling his outstanding bills of more than Rs 23 lakh. He also stole some hotel valuables.
The accused was arrested on January 19 from Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
Sharif stayed at the hotel from August 1, 2022, till November 20, 2022, and escaped without settling a bill of Rs 23,46,413, as per the hotel staff.
According to the FIR accessed by IANS, the man checked into the hotel with a fake business card and posed as an important functionary of the government of UAE office of His Highness Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed AL Nahyan.
“He also gave a resident card of the United Arab Emirates on arrival. It seems the guest purposely gave these cards to create a false image and garner extra trust with an intent to cheat/deceive the hotel at a later stage,” stated the FIR.
“The man had also made a few part settlements in the month of August and September 2022 worth Rs 11.5 lakh for room charges, the total outstanding still stands at INR 23,48,413 against which he had issued us a post-dated cheque worth INR 20 lakh due for November 21, 2022, which was duly submitted to our bank on September 22, 2022, but due to insufficient funds, the cheque bounced,” read the FIR.
“On November 20, 2022, around 1 p.m., the man fled with hotel valuables and this seems to be completely pre-planned since we were under the impression that by November 22, 2022 hotel will get the dues cleared through the cheque he had submitted,” read the FIR.

Based on the complaint, the Delhi Police registered an FIR on January 13 under sections 419 (punishment for cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), and 380 (theft in dwelling house, etc.,) of the Indian Penal Code.
Further investigation in the matter is on.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 22, 2023
Allu Arjun honored with UAE Golden Visa

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Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Allu Arjun became the latest celebrity from India to be honore with a Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He shared the news with his fans on Instagram, posting a photo of himself with a Dubai official. Bunny also shared a night snap of the vibrant city.
“Thank you, Dubai, for a great experience. Thank you for the golden visa. See you again soon,” he posted. AA fans are very happy with the news that their hero, Allu Arjun, is the first hero from Tollywood to receive the UAE golden visa.
What is Golden Visa?
UAE Golden Visa is one of the most attractive residence permits in the world that grants the holder the ability to reside in the UAE for a period of up to 10 years, with the possibility of renewal. It is given mainly for investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional talents. People who invest a significant amount of money in the UAE or own a property, or a person who has a high-level professional or academic qualification can obtain this luxury visa.
Numerous Malayalam and Bollywood celebrities have already been given UAE Golden Visas in past. Bollywood stars include Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, the Boney Kapoor family, Sanjay Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Farah Khan Kundan, Sonu Nigam, and Varun Dhawan. Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, and Dulquer Salmaan are other Malayalam actors. The UAE government also granted golden visas to actress Trisha, senior singer KS Chitra, and sportswoman Sania Mirza.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 21, 2023
President Yoon says: South Korea-UAE cooperation will support global energy and smart city markets.

Abu Dhabi 15 Jan:
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South Korean President Yoon, who arrived on a state visit to UAE on Saturday, detailed on bilateral cooperation in economy, climate action, energy transition, hydrogen and smart farms, in the context of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW), an annual global event for accelerating the world’s sustainable development; and COP 28.
South Korea-UAE cooperation in clean energy will help stabilise global energy market, Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, said, adding that both countries together could contribute to global smart market as well.
We will support the success of the UAE’s hosting of COP 28 [the UN Climate Conference to be held in Dubai] at the end of this year and work together in that regard,” he stressed.In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, President Yoon said that bilateral talks during his visit would focus on four key areas such as nuclear power plants, energy, investment, and defence industry.Emphasising that infrastructure cooperation in large-scale construction is the driving force behind economic development of South Korea and the UAE, President Yoon revealed that “approximately 30 per cent of the overseas orders our construction companies received in 2022 were from the Middle East.”
Relations with the UAE and other Gulf countries are crucial for South Korea’s energy security with over 50 per cent of its oil imports coming from the Gulf, said the President who also detailed about the ongoing the ongoing talks on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

January 15, 2023