Rulers offer Eid Al Adha prayers, meet well-wishers

October 16, 2013

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Dubai, Oct 16: Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and a number of Shaikhs offered prayers along with Shaikh Mohammed.

Shaikh Mohammed later received well-wishers at Zabeel Palace. Also present were Shaikh Hamdan; Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Shaikh Maktoum; and Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council.

Ministers, dignitaries, top officials and members of Arab and Islamic communities in the country also offered Eid greetings, wishing good health for the UAE leadership and progress and welfare for the country.

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, offered Eid prayers at Al Badee Musalla in Sharjah.

A number of Shaikhs, members of the Sharjah Executive and Consultative Councils and dignitaries also offered prayers with the Sharjah Ruler.

Later, Dr Shaikh Sultan received well-wishers at Al Badee Al Amer Palace, in the presence of Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and Shaikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The well-wishers wished him good luck, more progress for the UAE under its wise leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates.

Greetings were also received from top officials, dignitaries, members of the Sharjah Executive and Consultative Councils, heads of federal and local departments, senior police officers, educational figures, tribal leaders, Emiratis and expatriate residents.

His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, offered Eid prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla in the Khuzam area of Ras Al Khaimah.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; a number of Shaikhs, citizens and members of Arab and Islamic communities also offered prayers along with the RAK Ruler.

After the Eid prayers, Shaikh Saud and RAK Crown Prince Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Khuzam Palace.

Greetings were received from Shaikhs, dignitaries, top officials and heads of local and federal departments and police officers.

His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, offered Eid prayers at the Grand Musalla in Fujairah.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, offered prayers with the Fujairah Ruler.

Shaikh Hamad later received well-wishers at Al Rumaila Palace. Greetings were received from Shaikhs, key officials, dignitaries, heads of federal departments, top army and police officers, members of Arab, and Islamic and Foreign communities wishing him good health, and the UAE under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, more progress and prosperity.

His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Shaikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, offered Eid prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque.

Shaikh Saud later received a group of well-wishers who came to greet him on the occasion of Eid. Shaikh Saud received greetings from Shaikhs, heads of the local and federal departments, senior officials, tribal leaders, Emiratis and expatriates. They all wished the Umm Al Quwain Ruler well, and wished more prosperity to the UAE. The Ruler also accepted greetings from senior police officers and officials.

General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, performed Eid prayers on Tuesday morning at the Zayed Grand Mosque.

Lt. General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Shaikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; a number of Shaikhs, senior military and civilian officials, members of diplomatic corps, and a group of Emirati and expatriates offered prayers along with Gen. Shaikh Mohammed.

General Shaikh Mohammed later received a number of well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace.

Gen. Shaikh Mohammed also received and exchanged Eid greetings with Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers. He exchanged greetings with Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; Shaikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; Shaikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council and Abdullah Al Masoud, Chairman of the National Consultative Council.

He also exchanged greetings with a number of Shaikhs, senior officials and a number of senior armed forces’ officers, senior police officers, senior security officers, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organisations, dignitaries, Emiratis and expatriates.

The well-wishers extended their greetings to the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wishing prosperity to the UAE.

Gen. Shaikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the well-wishers, wishing more prosperity, security and stability to the UAE.

Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, offered Eid prayers at Muzairah Palace Mosque, Liwa, in the Western Region. A number of key officials and dignitaries, Emiratis and expatriate residents offered prayers along with Sheikh Hamdan.

Later, Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed received well-wishers at Muzairah Palace. Greetings were also received from top officials, dignitaries of the Western Region, military and police officers, Emirati citizens and expatriate residents.

Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, received church leaders and clergymen on Tuesday at Zabeel Palace.

They called on Shaikh Hamdan to greet him and Emiratis on the advent of Eid, wishing more progress and prosperity for the UAE under its prudent leadership.

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June 16,2020

Dubai, Jun 16: In a humanitarian gesture, a UAE-based Pakistani businessman has come forward to offer free interim accommodation options to covid lockdown hit expatriates. 

The men benefitted from Ali Rao's housing initiative include Indians, Pakistanis and Africans. 

Inspired by the ongoing efforts taken by the UAE leadership to take care of all UAE residents, Ali Rao, CEO of Rao Holdings LLC in Dubai is offering free shared accommodation to unemployed male bachelors and workers, especially expatriates who do not have a place to stay.

Ali Rao currently has a capacity of 100 accommodation options that he wishes to offer to those who cannot afford house rent. 

"We have already placed 25 such men in these housing options spread across Al Quoz, Jebel Ali and Muhaisnah areas of Dubai," Ali Rao told local media. He works in collaboration with major charities in Dubai, who refer the cases to Rao.

"One of our companies - the property management division - deals with industrial housing accommodation. We decided to put this space to good use when I came across media articles that highlighted the plight of these homeless men," he said. 

Rao has already sheltered 25 homeless workers in the Al Quoz area. "We have received applications for 35 more, however, many of these men are due to return to their home countries, so we are awaiting confirmation from the charities," he explained. He has provided them with free Wi-Fi, bedding, blankets, bedsheets, and pillows.

"In one unit, we provide them with food and the other unit, social workers and the associated charities deliver food," he added. The housing is exclusively for men and not for women and families. "Many are seeking jobs, so they needed Wi-Fi. I went to the camps today and set up a Wi-Fi connection. Someone wanted to eat eggs, so we got him some eggs and rice. These are simple things most of us take for granted, but to many people this is vital," he added.

Since most of the residents are looking to return to their home countries, Rao is also in the process of providing them with air tickets.

"If the need arises, we will add more units," he explained. Rao said, "The ongoing pandemic has hit everyone hard, especially those with no security to fall back on. The economic and income disparities have only increased in this time, with those dependent on daily wages being rendered homeless in massive numbers across the globe."

He added, "I felt heartbroken and if I would stand by and watch, I would feel very small as a human being, I won't be able to stand in front of the creator I thought to myself. These are some very difficult times for all of us."

A beneficiary of the programme said, "I am very happy with this initiative as living outside in the summer is very difficult. It's very hot. I want to thank God and this company for providing me with a roof over my head."

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Gulf News
April 12,2020

Dubai, Apr 12: Saudi Arabia reported 429 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 4462, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.

The ministry also confirmed 7 deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the kingdom to 59.

According to the ministry of health the number of recoveries are 41 cases, making total of recoveries 761.

Ministry also said that 40,000 have been quarantined since the beginning of the epidemic, and only 7,000 remain in quarantine, including those who recently returned from abroad.

Extension of curfew

Early on Sunday, King Salman approved the extension of curfew until further notice due to current rates of coronavirus spread, the official news agency SPA announced.

Earlier last week, Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew and lockdown on the cities of Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran and Hofuf and throughout the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif and Khobar.

Authorities had already sealed off the holy cities of Makkah and Medina along with Riyadh and Jeddah, barring people from entering and exiting as well as prohibiting movement between all provinces.

Total lockdown on Medina neighbourhoods

The Ministry of Interior also announced a total lockdown on five neighbourhoods in Medina on thursday until further notice. The neighborhoods include Al Sherbat; Bani Dhafar; Qurban, Al Jumuah; and parts of Al Iskan district and Bani Khudrah. No one is allowed to enter or exit these areas.

An official source from the ministry highlighted that the Ministry of Labor and Social Development will provide residents of these neighbourhoods with food baskets and will follow up on their needs while the ministry of health will provide them with necessary medications.

Saudi Arabia, which has reported the highest number of infections in the Gulf, is making every possible effort to limit the spread of the disease at home.

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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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