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  • UAE: 2 Indian expats from Kerala killed in separate accidents

    UAE: 2 Indian expats from Kerala killed in separate accidents

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    Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expats died in separate transport accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in the UAE, a media report said.

    38-year-old Sharjah-based Abhilash, had gone boating with his colleagues in Khor Fakkan when the accident took place, the Khaleej Times newspaper reported.

    Three other people, including a child, were injured in the accident with at least one of them in critical condition, the Sharjah Police said on Monday.

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    There were 16 passengers on the boat when the accident took place, the report said, not mentioning the exact date or time of the accident.

    Abhilash’s body is presently being kept at the mortuary in Khor Fakkan Hospital. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

    In another accident, 35-year-old Subeesh Chozhiyamparambath, from Kerala was killed and two others severely injured when a car in which they were travelling crashed in Al Mafraq area of Abu Dhabi.

    Subeesh from Palakkad was travelling from Al Samha to Mussafah for Eid shopping when he met with the accident on April 20.

    An Abu Dhabi resident for the past two years, Subeesh worked at a landscaping company, and died exactly a month before turning 36 years-old.

    “It was a multiple-car crash in the Al Mafraq area. Subeesh along with two others were sitting in the back seat. The car they were travelling in was hit. Subeesh is no more,” his cousin told Khaleej Times.

    Of the two people travelling with Subeesh, one person has been admitted to the ICU with severe injuries, and another has sustained minor wounds.

    “Subeesh got engaged. He was making plans to get married once he returned sometime later this year,” said a relative, adding that the Indian Embassy helped them finish necessary paperwork for repatriation.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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  • Iranian, UAE FMs call for stronger bilateral cooperation

    Iranian, UAE FMs call for stronger bilateral cooperation

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    Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his counterpart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan have agreed to expand cooperation in various fields.

    During a phone call, Iran’s Amir-Abdollahian and UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah agreed to expand cooperation in various fields, including the private sector, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website.

    Amir-Abdollahian said the bilateral relations are improving, and active meetings and exchanges between the two countries’ officials are underway, stressing that Iran has no limits to all-out expansion of its relations with the UAE.

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    Sheikh Abdullah, for his part, said promoting bilateral relations in various fields bears on the two countries’ common interests, adding there are diverse opportunities to enhance cooperation.

    The top UAE diplomat said he noticed an array of regional countries have seen strengthened bilateral ties lately, including the normalisation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and the development in Syria.

    In early April, Iran appointed its first ambassador to UAE since 2016 amid thawing relations. The UAE reinstated its ambassador in Tehran in September, 2022.

    In 2016, the UAE downgraded its relations with Iran after Riyadh cut diplomatic ties with Tehran.

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  • Over 10,500 UAE citizens joined private sector firms in 2023

    Over 10,500 UAE citizens joined private sector firms in 2023

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    Abu Dhabi: More than 10,500 United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens have joined the private sector in the first three months of 2023.

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced an 11 percent increase in the number of UAE citizens joining the workforce compared to the first quarter of 2022.

    The latest additions bring the total number of Emirati employees in the private sector to more than 66,000 in more than 16,000 companies.

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    “The UAE works on economic development through public-private partnerships and is keen to implement targeted measures to enhance the role of Emiratis in the job market, particularly in the private sector,” MoHRE said in a statement.

    “We are expecting a stronger rhythm of employing Emiratis in the next two months as the deadline for achieving the 1 percent semi-annual Emiratization target for private sector companies with 50 employees or more will be June 30, 2023,” it added.

    The five sectors that showed growth were construction— 14 percent, commerce and repair services— 13 percent, manufacturing— 10 percent, business— 10 percent and financial brokerage— 4 percent.

    By January 1, 2023, companies with more than 50 employees must have ensured that at least 2 percent of their employees are UAE nationals as part of a government campaign to encourage more nationals to enter this sector.

    Any employer who fails to reach the target will have to pay a fine of up to Dirhams 73,446 (Rs 16,41,709) for each Emirati worker who fails to hire him.



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  • UAE, Qatar in process to restore relations; reopen embassies

    UAE, Qatar in process to restore relations; reopen embassies

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    After years of strained relations, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are in the process of restore diplomatic relations and reopening the closed embassies in the coming weeks.

    The development in relations between Qatar and the UAE comes more than two years after the signing of the Al-Ula agreement, which ended the Gulf crisis and the blockade of Qatar. 

    “At present, the activation of diplomatic ties, which will include the reopening of embassies, is under process between both countries,” a UAE official said in a statement in response to a question from Reuters.

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    “Work is underway between the Qatari and Emirati teams to reopen the respective embassies as soon as possible, exact date to be announced upon the finalization of the process,” Qatar’s International Media Office told CNBC in a statement.

    It is noteworthy that in mid-2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a land, air and sea blockade on Qatar, claiming its support for terrorism, which Doha has repeatedly denied. 

    Riyadh and Cairo were the first to reappoint ambassadors to Doha in 2021 following a Saudi-led Al-Ula agreement to end the dispute, while Bahrain announced last week that it had decided to restore diplomatic relations.

    All countries, with the exception of Bahrain, have already restored trade and travel links with Qatar in early 2021, while the UAE has said it will take some time to resume diplomatic relations.

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  • Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers over Sudan situation

    Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers over Sudan situation

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    New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has discussed the situation in violence-hit Sudan with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    India is closely watching the situation in Sudan, especially in view of its concerns over the Indians residing in the African country.

    On his phone conversation with foreign minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jaishankar said they exchanged views on the situation in Sudan.

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    “Thank HH @ABZayed, Foreign Minister of UAE, for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan.Our continuing contacts are helpful,” the external affairs minister tweeted.

    Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country’s army and a paramilitary group for the last six days that has reportedly left around 100 people dead.

    Referring to his phone talks with Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Jaishankar said both sides will remain in close touch. “Appreciated his assessment of the Sudan situation. Will remain in close touch,” he said on Twitter.

    On Monday, the Indian embassy in Sudan issued a fresh advisory urging Indians not to venture out of their residences and stay calm. The embassy on Sunday said that an Indian national died in Khartoum after sustaining bullet injuries.

    The ministry of external affairs has already set up a 24X7 control room to provide information and assistance in view of the current situation in Sudan.

    Sudan’s military captured power in a coup in October 2021 and it has been running the country through a sovereign council since then. There has been a dispute between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over a proposed timeline for handing over power to a civilian government.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)



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  • Watch: UAE astronaut shares view of Makkah, Madinah from space on Shab-e-Qadr

    Watch: UAE astronaut shares view of Makkah, Madinah from space on Shab-e-Qadr

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    Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is currently on a six-month space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) shared an incredible view of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah.

    Al Neyadi tweeted a video of the Kingdom’s holy sites on the 27th night of Ramzan, calling the footage “a gift for Salman’s children on these blessed nights”.

    “A dedication to the country of the Two Holy Mosques, the landing site of revelation and the land of the message, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” he added.

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    The video shows Makkah and Madinah completely lit up, and stunning images of the Grand Mosque.

    Al Neyadi pans the camera over Madinah and says, “This is Madinah, the city to which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) immigrated with his beloved people.”

    Then he moves the camera to show Jeddah.

    “This is the city of Jeddah, often referred to as the Bride of the Red Sea,” Al Neyadi says.

    Then move the camera to show Makkah and says, “The holy city of Makkah, where the message of Islam was rooted with the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace.”

    Al Neyadi then points to the light from the Grand Mosque in the city centre, which can be seen shining brightly in the video, even from space.

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    Al Neyadi’s special gift came as crowds of worshippers performed the Isha and Taraweeh prayers on Monday at the Grand Mosque to glorify the 27th night of Ramzan, while also celebrating the last ten days of Ramzan, which many Muslims consider the most blessed.

    Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi made history on March 2 by becoming the first Arab to join a long-term space mission that will last six months as part of SpaceX’s crew.

    The mission is a historic landmark for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavor, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, carried the Emirati astronaut along with two NASA astronauts, Mission Commander Stephen Bowen, Pilot Warren Hoburg, and Roscosmos Cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.

    Sultan Al Neyadi will be the first Arab to walk in space when he exits the International Space Station on April 28.



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  • UAE hotels see 90% occupancy as room rates surge ahead of Eid Al-Fitr

    UAE hotels see 90% occupancy as room rates surge ahead of Eid Al-Fitr

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    Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr holidays, the hotels in United Arab Emirates (UAE) are witnessing exceptionally high occupancy rates of nearly 90%, local media reported.

    The Eid Al-Fitr holidays in UAE begin on the 29th of Ramzan and until the 3rd of Shawwal (April 20 – April 23).

    As the festivities coincide with the peak of the usual travel season, hotels on Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will be packed with holiday tourists.

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    Although April is the peak tourism season, most hotels expect the Eid holiday season demand to be driven by accommodation enthusiasts.

    As per a report by Gulf News, with accommodation enthusiasts providing more than 50 per cent of the demand, hotel room rates in prime locations average from 2,000 Dirhams to 7,000 Dirhams for a two-night stay, depending on the property.

    Average daily rates for hotels in Dubai have increased by at least 45-50 per cent this month.

    According to astrologers, this year in the UAE, Ramzan will be 30 days long. This gives the most likely start of Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, April 21. However, the official decision will be announced on the 29th day of the holy month of Ramzan, that is on April 19.

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  • UAE expresses concern over situation in Sudan, calls for calm, restraint

    UAE expresses concern over situation in Sudan, calls for calm, restraint

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    Abu Dhabi: The UAE has called upon all concerned parties in Sudan to exercise restraint, and to de-escalate and work towards ending this crisis through dialogue.

    The UAE Embassy in Khartoum is following with great concern the developments in Sudan and has reaffirmed the UAE’s position on the importance of de-escalation, and working towards finding a peaceful solution to the crisis between the concerned parties.

    Furthermore, the embassy stresses the importance of efforts aimed at supporting the political process and achieving national consensus towards the formation of a government.

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  • Eid, Friday prayers will be performed separately: UAE Fatwa Council

    Eid, Friday prayers will be performed separately: UAE Fatwa Council

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    Eid, Friday prayers will be performed separately: UAE Fatwa Council- ANI

    Abu Dhabi: If Eid Al-Fitr 2023 falls on Friday, April 21, the Eid and Friday prayers will be performed separately, according to a statement issued by the Fatwa Council of the United Arab Emirates.

    “The issue of performing Friday prayer if Eid Al Fitr falls on Friday is a controversial matter among Muslim scholars, however, the Council rules that each sermon is to be held separately on its time as per its sunnah,” the Council said in a statement on Friday.

    While taking this fatwa, the Council invokes verses from the holy Quran as well as the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad.

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    It noted that his ruling was approved by the majority of Muslim scholars and leading Islamic schools

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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  • UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector employees

    UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector employees

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    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday announced the Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector employees.

    Public sector employees will get holidays from Ramzan 29, Thursday, April 20 to Shawwal 3, Sunday, April 23, 2023. They will have to resume work on April 24. These four days will be paid holidays.

    This came in a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Thursday.

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    What is Eid Al-Fitr?

    At the end of the holy month of Ramzan, Eid Al-Fitr is a holiday that marks the end of a full month of fasting. Practiced vary around the world, but it usually includes morning prayers, public holidays, visits with family and friends, new clothes and henna, gift-giving, and charitable contributions.

    When is Eid Al-Fitr and how is it determined?

    The end of the Ramzan is confirmed in the same way as the beginning, by the moon sighting committee, which is responsible for observing the crescent of the new moon.

    The duration of the Ramzan is determined by the Islamic calendar, which consists of 12 lunar months with a total of 354 or 355 days.

    This means that each month can last either 29 or 30 days.

    According to astrologers, this year in the UAE, Ramzan will be 30 days long.

    This gives the most likely start of Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, April 21.

    However, the official decision will be announced on the 29th day of the holy month of Ramzan, on Wednesday, April 19.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )