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UAE leaders mark Eid-ul-Adha with prayers and greetings

Agencies
August 21, 2018

Dubai, Aug 21: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates on Tuesday morning performed Eid Al Adha prayers.

Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, this morning offered Eid al-Adha prayers at the Sheikh Rashid Mosque in Zabeel.

Performing the prayer alongside Sheikh Mohammed were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance; Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Lands Department; Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum;  Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Director-General of Dubai Information Department; senior officials; UAE citizens, and residents.

Dr Omar Al Khateeb, who led the prayer, delivered the Eid Al Adha sermon in which he highlighted the significance of sacrifice in Eid Al Adha. He also called for exchanging visits in this day and emphasised the importance of humanitarian work, solidarity among the society and communication which would bring cooperation and affection among people.

Dr. Al Khateeb prayed for good health and longevity to the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow eternal peace on the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late Sheikh Rashid, the late Sheikh Maktoum and martyrs of the nation as well as martyrs of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition, who defend justice and legitimacy in Yemen.

Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today performed Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in

Among those who offered prayer alongside His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed were Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Director of the Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court; Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council; a number of Sheikhs, ministers; top military and civil officials in the country.

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Shamsi delivered the Eid prayers sermon, during which he spoke about the significance of the occasion, the noble values of the Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) and the moral lessons of Eid Al Adha.

He also wished more security, stability and welfare for the UAE and prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the souls of the nation's martyrs in Paradise. Sheikh Al Shamsi also prayed for the triumph of the UAE and Arab Coalition in Yemen which came together to restore the rights of the oppressed, and wished Arab and Muslim nations more prosperity and stability.

Following the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed exchanged Eid greetings with worshippers.

Ajman

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, this morning offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque.

Among those who offered the prayer alongside Sheikh Humaid were Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, tribesmen, Emiratis and members of the Arab and Islamic communities.

Sheikh Hussein Ma'een Al Hosani, who led the prayer, delivered the Eid al-Adha sermon, during which he spoke about the importance of the meaning of Eid al-Adha and the noble values of the occasion.  Following the prayer, Sheikh Humaid and Sheikh Ammar exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries and members of the Arab and Islamic community in the country.

Fujairah

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah offered Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the emirate.

Sheikhs, heads of federal and local departments, Emiratis and members of the Arab and Islamic community in Fujairah, offered prayers along with Sheikh Hamad.

Following the prayers, the Fujairah Ruler exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion with worshippers, who wished him health and happiness and more prosperity and progress for the UAE and the Arab and Islamic nations.

Umm Al Qaiwain

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, today offered Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the emirate.

Performing prayers alongside Sheikh Saud were Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sheikhs, senior officials, heads of federal and local departments, Emiratis, dignitaries, and members of the Arab and Islamic community in the emirate.

Sheikh Sultan Al Marzouqi, who led the prayer, delivered the sermon and explained the noble values of Islam and the significant meanings of Eid Al Adha. Following prayers, the UAQ Ruler exchanged Eid greetings with Sheikhs, senior officials and Emiratis.

Ras Al Khaimah

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, offered Eid Al Adha prayer at the Eid Grand Musalla in Khuzam in the emirate.

Sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, UAE citizens and members of the Arab and Islamic communities, offered prayer alongside Sheikh Saud bin Saqr.

Sheikh Mohammed Subai'aan, who led the prayer, delivered a sermon, during which he spoke about the important meaning and symbolism of Eid Al Adha. He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the souls of the martyrs of the UAE and the Arab Coalition in Yemen in Paradise. Following the prayer, Sheikh Saud exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings with Sheikhs, top officials and worshippers.

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May 10,2020

New Delhi, May 10: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured audit of donations made to the PM-CARES Fund, and to share the details and the money spent with the people.

"The PM-CARES Fund has received huge contributions from PSUs and major public utilities like the Railways. It's important that the Prime Minister ensure the fund is audited and that the record of money received and spent is available to the public," he tweeted.

The #PmCares fund has received huge contributions from PSUs & major public utilities like the Railways.

It’s important that PM ensures the fund is audited & that the record of money received and spent is available to the public.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 9, 2020
His remarks came amid reports that the central government is accumulating a huge sum of money in the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund set up as a corpus to fight novel coronavirus and that the amount spent will not be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

The CAG office had clarified that since the fund is based on donations, it has no right to audit a charitable organisation.

On Friday, Rahul Gandhi told the media that the PM-CARES Fund should be audited and people of the country should know about the donors and the donations made.

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July 31,2020

Makkah, Jul 31: Organising this year's scaled-down hajj required "double efforts" by Saudi authorities amid the coronavirus pandemic, King Salman said Friday after being discharged from hospital following gall bladder surgery.

Only up to 10,000 people already residing in the kingdom are participating in this year's pilgrimage, compared with 2019's gathering of some 2.5 million from around the world.

"Holding the ritual in the shadow of this pandemic... required reducing the numbers of pilgrims, but it obliged various official agencies to put in double efforts," 84-year-old King Salman said in a speech read out on state television by acting media minister Majid Al-Qasabi.

"The hajj this year was restricted to a very limited number of people from multiple nationalities, ensuring the ritual was completed despite the difficult circumstances," he said.

The speech came on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice, a day after the king left hospital following a 10-day stay for surgery to remove his gall bladder.

The hajj, which began on Wednesday, is one of the five pillars of Islam and a must for able-bodied Muslims at least once in their lifetime.

Authorities implemented the "highest health precautions" during the rituals, the king said.

Pilgrims, who were all tested for the virus, are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.

For Friday's "stoning of the devil", the last major ritual of the hajj, Saudi authorities offered the pilgrims pebbles that were sanitised to protect against the pandemic.

In a sign that its strict measures were working, the health ministry reported no coronavirus cases in the holy sites on Wednesday or Thursday.

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June 15,2020

Dubai, Jul 15: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of a 'New Media Academy in Dubai on Monday - a new institution that will train people on the science of digital media.

Taking to Twitter, Sheikh Mohammed said that new media is a new science that has its own set of special tools and secrets, and that the future cadres of UAE must be at the forefront of it.

"The academy will prepare new experts and managers in the field of communication in government and private institutions, as well as training professional social media influencers", Sheikh Mohammed tweeted, adding that the new media is providing new job opportunities and careers today, and will always be a main supporter in the journey of development.

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