September 28, 2022

Vuori Launches in Asia, Mexico, and the Middle East as International Expansion Continues

The brand continues its impressive growth following the $400M investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2

ENCINITAS, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Southern California inspired activewear brand Vuori announces its launch in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, and Mexico continuing its global rollout started earlier this year. Consumers in these countries now have access to the popular apparel brand through branded e-commerce shops in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, and Mexico. For now, in China, Vuori is available exclusively via Tmall, China’s most popular direct to consumer website.

“We are proud to continue Vuori’s expansion outside of the US,” said Joe Kudla, Founder and CEO of Vuori. “We are excited to bring our vision and brand to consumers in these key markets, connecting with customers around the world.”

Shoppers on Tmall will have access to a targeted assortment catering to the Chinese consumer, and those in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and Mexico can now browse Vuori’s entire collection of men’s and women’s apparel at their country’s respective web addresses below.

China: Tmall: http://vuori.tmall.com/
Singapore: https://vuoriclothing.sg
Mexico: https://vuoriclothing.mx
Hong Kong: https://vuoriclothing.hk
The Middle East: https://vuoriclothing.ae

The move comes as part of Vuori’s larger international ambitions. Earlier this year, the maker of performance and leisure apparel opened its first international markets in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, and Canada. The brand continues to grow in those countries, through eCommerce, wholesale and retail channels. Vuori opened its first store outside of the US in London’s Covent Garden earlier this month, and added a few key new wholesale partners in the fall, including Harrods and Equinox in the UK, and Breuninger in Germany.

Next year, the brand intends to launch in Japan and Korea (via partnership), while opening additional stores in the UK and building on the foundations across all channels in its initial markets.

Established in 2015 by Founder and CEO Joe Kudla, Vuori has grown to unicorn status thanks to its differentiated, versatile perspective on performance apparel. Expansion outside of the US is a key strategy for furthering the brand’s growth and profitability. Last year, Vuori received a $400 million investment by the SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which valued the brand at $4 billion.

As it reaches new markets around the globe, Vuori continues to enrich its product offering, support its sustainability goals and make key investments in infrastructure and people. The brand plans to operate 100 stores in the US by 2026 and will hire 100 additional people to work at its California headquarters by the end of 2022. This year, Joe Kudla was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Pacific Southwest Award winner by Ernst & Young and Vuori also announced it is Climate Neutral Certified for the third year in a row.

About Vuori

A new perspective on performance apparel.

Vuori draws inspiration from the active California lifestyle—an integration of fitness, yoga, surf and life. We make products that stand the test of time and hope to inspire others to live healthy, extraordinary lives. Vuori is much more than a brand. It’s a way of life. Launched in 2015, Vuori delivers elevated, everyday essentials that blur the lines between fitness and life. An active yogi and surfer, founder Joe Kudla was motivated to create clothing that’s Built to Move in. Styled For Life. Today, Vuori is available at retailers around the globe, and has stores in nearly 30 cities, including Malibu, New York and London.

With products that are designed to last, the Climate Neutral Certified brand is committed to sustainability, with a three-tiered approach: involving the use of recycled and sustainable materials, reducing plastic waste, and offsetting 100% of carbon emissions. Vuori’s Investment in Happiness drives meaning for every area of the business, a philosophy and active commitment to the shared happiness of its team, customers, community, and the natural environment.

For more information, get in touch with us at vuoriclothing.com.

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September 28, 2022

‫Hisense تكشف النقاب عن بطولة كأس العالم FIFA قطر 2022™ TVC “المباراة المثالية” قبل البطولة

تشينغداو، الصين، 28 سبتمبر 2022 / PRNewswire / — مع تبقي حوالي شهرين فقط على انطلاق بطولة كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢، كشفت Hisense ، العلامة التجارية العالمية الرائدة في مجال الأجهزة المنزلية والإلكترونيات الاستهلاكية، النقاب عن تلفزيونها TVC في إطار حملتها الجديدة “المباراة المثالية”، للاحتفال بالرحلة الشغوفة لعشاق كرة القدم العالمية وعملائها.

“المباراة المثالية” هي الموضوع الرسمي لحملة Hisense العالمية لبطولة كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢، في إشارة إلى مباريات كأس العالم مع كل لحظة مثيرة لا تنسى من العملاء العالميين أمام التلفزيون، فضلًا عن نظرائهم الذين لديهم نفس القدر من المهمة والطموح والجودة، مما يمثل العلاقات المثالية بين Hisense ، كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢، والمشجعين العالميين.

في TVC تحت شعار “المباراة المثالية”، تعرض Hisense أحدث منتجاتها بتكنولوجيا متقدمة وجودة منتجات قياسية عالية، بما في ذلك تلفزيون الليزر وتلفزيون ULED والثلاجة وما إلى ذلك، والتي هي على استعداد لتزويد المستهلكين العالميين ومشجعي كرة القدم بتجربة مشاهدة ممتعة خلال بطولة كأس العالم هذه.

أحدث ابتكارات Hisense تمكن المشجعين العالميين من المشاركة في بطولة كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢

وفي وقت سابق من هذا العام، تم الإعلان عن Hisense كراع رسمي لبطولة كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢ والترويج لمجموعتها الكاملة والحائزة على جوائز والمبتكرة من أجهزة التلفزيون والأجهزة المنزلية الذكية. تلتزم Hisense بخلق تجربة غامرة لمشاهدة المباريات لأكبر احتفال بكرة القدم الدولية، وتعزيز قوة الرياضة، والجمع بين المجتمع العالمي بطرق جديدة ومبتكرة، ومساعدة المشجعين العالميين على التعبير عن سعادتهم الشخصية واستمتاعهم وشغفهم.

في السنوات القليلة الماضية، أصرت Hisense ، بصفتها الراعي الرسمي لبطولتين متتاليتين لكأس العالم FIFA ، على رفع مستوى الاعتراف العالمي وتحسين الاعتراف بالمنتجات من الدرجة الأولى من خلال التسويق الرياضي. “لهذا العام، يتمثل هدفنا في الاحتفال بلحظات التواصل المثيرة لمشجعي كرة القدم وتعزيزها من خلال الحملة العالمية “المباراة المثالية”، هذا ما أضافته كاندي بانغ، نائب المدير العام لإدارة العلامة التجارية في مجموعة Hisense.

ستكون شاشة TVC التي تم إصدارها حديثا من Hisense واحدة من الطرق العديدة للترويج لحملتها لكأس العالم 2022. في الأشهر التي تسبق المباراة الافتتاحية وطوال البطولة، من المتوقع أن تطلق Hisense سلسلة من الفعاليات التي تهدف إلى تقديم مباريات مثالية لكل محبي كرة القدم مع تجربة مشاهدة نابضة بالحياة في هذا العيد الرياضي العالمي

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September 28, 2022

Bybit CEO Calls For Wall St to Embrace Crypto

Wall St Should Look to Adapt to Crypto, Not the Other Way Around

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES – Media OutReach – 28 September 2022 – Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, the top 3 crypto exchanges in the world by web traffic, has called for the traditional markets to embrace the change being driven by crypto.

Speaking at the Pantera Blockchain Summit Asia this week, Zhou discussed the growing convergence between traditional financial institutions and crypto. “The infrastructure is already in place and large institutions are already exploring and engaging at multiple levels with crypto leaders,” he commented.

But he said, “Wall St could do a lot more to truly embrace the innovation in the market and remain relevant.” adding that traditional financial service firms run the risk of facing the same fate as Nokia.

“Wall St has much more to gain if it embraces crypto, rather than the other way around.” he added.

Zhou was referring to Wall St’s traditional approach of assimilating innovation, within its increasingly outdated business model, only to see the innovation stifled and suffocated under internal processes and restrictions.

“There is a new financial services model for the world that is rapidly evolving,” the crypto CEO said. “The energy, innovation, and momentum are all with crypto.”

He used the exodus of talent to illustrate his point and how ‘The Street’ needs to catch up in this crypto race so as not lose out as top performers. “Talent is attracted to crypto by its faster-paced environments, its hunger, and its unrestricted ability to innovate,” he said.

Moderator Franklin Bi, confirmed as much when he talked of how during his time on Wall St, it would take 2 to 3 years to bring a new product to market, not the 2 to 3 weeks it takes Bybit.

Zhou co-founded Bybit in 2018 as a crypto derivatives exchange with a handful of trading pairs. Since then, it has grown into a one-stop shop for all things crypto with a 10-million-strong user base. Zhou achieved this, he said, partly because of crypto’s “can do” attitude.

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR), City Esports, and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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September 28, 2022

Bybit Launchpad 2.0 to List PUMLx

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 28 September 2022 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has unveiled its latest listing on Bybit Launchpad 2.0 — PUMLx. PUMLx is the utility token of PUML Better Health.

PUML Better Health is the original web3, move-to-earn platform for Corporate Wellness. PUML specializes in the move-to-earn, fitness, and wellness industry. Users are rewarded with PUMLx tokens on the Ethereum blockchain for completing health challenges such as steps, sleep, meditation, and more. The PUMLx token will drive its expansion into the consumer move-to-earn space by rewarding users with daily step claims within its mobile apps.

PUML Better Health has successfully launched Move-to-Earn for Corporates by partnering with major corporations such as LVMH, Deloitte, Western Union, and many more, generating significant revenue and growth.

Holders can use PUMLx for staking rewards, asset swapping, purchasing athlete NFTs and other unique utilities. PUMLx is also designed for users to buy PUML’s future in-game NFT named WearX, a wearable watch NFT that can be staked to multiply daily step claims and boost Move-to-Earn rewards.

PUMLx will ultimately help drive the growth and trajectory of the PUML ecosystem as it cements the credibility and integrity of the utility token and then transitions towards a governance token in the future.

Bybit Launchpad 2.0 is a freshly revamped platform connecting users with some of the most sought-after tokens in the space. Bybit users can commit BitDAO (BIT) to subscribe to token allocations or participate in Launchpad 2.0’s new lottery model, where users stake a nominal amount of Tether (USDT) for the chance to win allocations of new tokens. In addition, the best-performing tokens from previous listings are also available for purchase on the Launchpad.

Launchpad 2.0 is part of Bybit’s growth story as the platform recently reached 10 million users.

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR) and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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September 28, 2022

Jax.Network has mined over 100 BTC blocks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jax.Network, a blockchain project building an energy-standard monetary system, has merge-mined over 100 Bitcoin blocks. Miners are welcome to join JaxPool and get a wide variety of different perks, including free JXN coins.

Jax.Network is a blockchain protocol merge-mined with Bitcoin network. The merge-mining technology allows the network to leverage the security of the parent chain and provide more incentives for miners, as they receive extra block rewards in the form of JXN tokens. This week, Jax.Network rechead a major milestone of 100 BTC blocks being merge-mined with Jax.Network. It’s interesting to note that the first BTC block was merge-mined during the mainnet launch back in October 2021.

The event comes shortly after JaxPool, an official mining pool focused on merged-mining Jax.Network with Bitcoin, reached an all-time high of 1.58 Ehash/s of computing power. The pool has managed to gain this hashrate in less than two months thanks to attractive terms of participation, which include negative fees on Bitcoin mining and a 1% bonus for every Phash/s. Thus, it surpassed both BSV and BCH networks in terms of computing power.

“We have come a long way to create a protocol that reflects the best of what a blockchain protocol, such as Bitcoin, can offer. A hundred blocks mark one of the first major milestones for us but the most interesting parts of our roadmap are yet to come,” Vinod Manoharan, Founder of Jax.Network, stated.

About Jax.Network

Jax.Network provides the technological infrastructure for a decentralized energy-standard monetary system. The Jax.Network blockchain is anchored to the Bitcoin network and issues two digital currencies JAX and JXN. Jax.Network aims at making these coins a universal standard for the quantification of economic value. Established in 2018, the company united professionals from all over the world to build a blockchain network based on the Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism and pure state sharding as a scaling solution.

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COMPANY Jax.Network
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WEB https://jax.network

September 28, 2022

UL Solutions Acquires Cimteq Limited

This acquisition empowers UL Solutions to help wire and cable customers optimize their product development and manufacturing processes while enhancing product safety and compliance.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Cimteq Limited (“Cimteq”), a leading design support and manufacturing software provider for the global wire and cable manufacturing industry based in the U.K.

“Emerging technologies within smart cities, Industry 4.0, mobility and communications industries all rely on wire and cable to serve as the delivery backbone for new service offerings,” said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Solutions Inc. “We are confident the acquisition of Cimteq allows us to help wire and cable customers continue to evolve and succeed as these technologies introduce new challenges and opportunities.”

The acquisition of Cimteq strengthens UL Solutions’ software capabilities to better serve small and large wire and cable customers across the product life cycle. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, Cimteq’s innovative enterprise-level software enables manufacturers across the globe to be more efficient through improved productivity and streamlining of product development and manufacturing processes.

Cimteq’s technology also helps simplify the complex management of cable design data, from the initial concept to delivering a full bill-of-materials directly to enterprise resource planning systems. With Cimteq software, UL Solutions is now able to provide wire and cable manufacturers tools to effectively plan, manage and control every aspect of the development and manufacturing process by utilizing the latest industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology to optimize cable manufacturing operations.

“Process excellence throughout the research and development cycle is increasingly crucial to safe product deployment, especially as the complexity of design requirements increases,” said Weifang Zhou, executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification, UL Solutions. “Cimteq will enable UL Solutions to help customers optimize operations while enhancing product safety and compliance.”

“Cimteq was founded to develop software solutions for the wire and cable industry and help manufacturers achieve their digital transformation ambitions while developing safe and compliant products,” said Michael Braddock CEO of Cimteq. “We share UL Solutions’ mission-centric safety culture and are proud to join them to help advance innovations for the wire and cable industry.”

Cimteq was co-founded in 1998 by software industry veterans Ali and Amanda Shehab and is headquartered in Wrexham, Wales, approximately 35 miles south of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. In 2018, Cimteq received an equity investment from listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager, Foresight Group.

The transaction closed on September 9, 2022.

About UL Solutions

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL Solutions offers a broad portfolio of services to companies. UL Solutions maintains separate legal entities for conformity assessment and consultancy services and has processes in place to identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest and maintain impartiality.

Press contact:
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UL Solutions
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September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

ECB ANNOUNCES TEAM TO REPRESENT UAE AT UPCOMING INAUGURAL ACC WOMEN’S T20 ASIA CUP

Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed the team that will represent the UAE at the upcoming inaugural Asian Cricket Council Women’s T20 Asia Cup.

To be played in Bangladesh, the history-making series commences on October 1st and will be played through to October 15th. UAE will compete in a round-robin format against Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and hosts Bangladesh.

Andrew Russell, Emirates Cricket National Development Manager said; “This is a historic moment for our UAE Cricket Women. Playing in the first-ever Women’s Asia Cup is a great honour and one we are confident our ladies will take great pride in. We wish them a rewarding series.”

Robin Singh, Emirates Cricket’s Director of Cricket said; “This opening edition of the (Women’s) Asia Cup fields a line-up of impressive talent from the world of Women’s Cricket. Over the past number of tournaments our ladies have been challenged, which they have embraced with confidence and shown a remarkable maturity to learn.” “This will be an incredible opportunity for them as they continue on their, and UAE Cricket Women’s journey.”

The team that will represent the UAE in the Asia Qualifier is;

Chaya Mughal (C), Esha Oza, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Theertha Satish, Lavanya Keny, Priyanjali Jain, Suraksha Kotte, Natasha Cherriath, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rishitha Rajith, Vaishnave Mahesh, Siya Gokhale, Samaira Dharnidharka, Mahika Gaur.

UAE’s schedule is;

Sunday, October 2nd 13:30 v Sri Lanka

Tuesday, October 4th 13:30 v India

Wednesday, October 5th 13:30 v Malaysia

Friday, October 7th 09:00 v Thailand

Sunday, October 9th 13:30 v Pakistan

Tuesday, October 11th 09:00 v Bangladesh

Source: UAE Cricket Official

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

ENOC Group first to implement the latest Smart Fuel Supply Management System in the UAE

ENOC Group, through its subsidiary, Horizon Terminals Ltd (HTL), today announced the implementation of an advanced digital solution for efficiently planning fuel supplies using the latest technology.

The announcement was made at the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) & Dubai Solar Show 2022, making ENOC the first fuel company in the UAE to implement the latest version of this advanced system. The system, called PDI Logistics Cloud, is used to plan fuel supplies for ENOC retail stations and commercial customers. It is based on their current stocks, forecasted demand, time taken to load the road tanker, traffic levels on route to the site, and time taken to decant the product into the designated storage tank. It also offers optimisation of storage tank levels across the supply chain, reducing on-site stock levels where there are low sales volumes.

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: “At ENOC, we are focused on continuously enhancing our business operations through digitalisation. In recent years, we have been investing heavily in optimising our operations and staying ahead of the technological advancements in the energy sector. As we continue to prioritise outstanding value for our customers and stakeholders, integrating the latest HTL Supply Management System within our business operations will further digitalise processes, allowing site personnel to focus on customers whilst the logistics division focuses on the supply and delivery of orders.”

ENOC’s subsidiary, Horizon, is a leading energy solution provider for bulk oil storage. With a total of 10 terminals spread across the UAE, Morocco, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, HTL facilities are strategically located in key markets across the Middle East, Far East and Africa. Horizon manages 83 Prime movers,67 tankers and 4 Rigid Tankers used for fuel distribution for retail, commercial, and aviation operations.

ENOC Group, one of the Jubilee sponsors of WETEX, is showcasing its key midstream and downstream projects, which highlight the Group’s contribution towards the growth of Dubai. In addition to HTL’s Fuel Supply Management System, ENOC Group is exhibiting four more milestone projects including ENOC Jet Fuel Pipeline Network, ENOC Link’s eLink Station, VitalyX and Yes Rewards.

Source: Emirates National Oil Company

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

UAE STATEMENT AT THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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Mr. President,

I thank the Special Coordinator, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing and for presenting the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 2334, which paints a bleak picture of the current situation on the ground.

Mr. President,

The Middle East region needs to urgently see a fundamental positive transformation that will spare its people from the hardships of conflicts and crises. This shift is necessary to ensure that everyone in the region can effectively respond to global challenges and support development efforts, thereby contributing to the maintenance of regional and international peace and security.

Achieving regional stability is not possible without reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, in accordance with the international references, so that an independent Palestinian State is established based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel, in peace, security, and mutual recognition. In this regard, the UAE will continue to support all peaceful initiatives aimed at realizing these aspirations. We also welcome the reference made by the Prime Minister of the State of Israel during his statement at the High-Level Week of the General Assembly regarding his support for the vision of the two-State solution.

We look forward to seeing intensified efforts to create a suitable political environment that paves the way for the resumption of serious political negotiations between the two parties on final status issues.

We also emphasize the need for the parties to act urgently, give priority to dialogue, and engage in good faith to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. Today’s meeting provides an opportunity for the Council to send an important message about the need for self-restraint and the importance of refraining from any unilateral measure that may inflame the precarious situation, especially in the Holy City of Jerusalem.

Recent reports reference Israel’s announcement of a plan to build 560 new settlement units in the southern part of East Jerusalem, specifically on lands considered to be a “buffer zone” of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We reiterate here our firm position that settlement activity undermines the two-State solution and constitutes a flagrant violation of both international law and the relevant resolutions of this Council. We also affirm the need to stop attacks carried out by settlers against Palestinian communities. This includes attacks on agricultural crops, which many families depend on as a primary source of income. We note this particularly as the olive harvest season approaches – a period that witnessed an unprecedented upsurge in attacks last year.

As students return to school this month, we stress the right of Palestinian children to access education without obstacles or intimidation. In conflict settings, educational institutions are particularly important for empowering generations to effectively contribute to building and advancing their communities. The maintenance of educational facilities is equally important. According to OCHA reports, as of August there were 56 pending demolition orders for schools in the West Bank and East Jerusalem that provide educational services to more than 6000 children.

We also stress the need to continue responding to the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people, and we welcome last week’s meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, chaired by Norway, in this regard.

In conclusion, the UAE reaffirms its firm commitment to support the Palestinian people. At every possible opportunity, we will continue to provide education and health assistance, and we hope that future Palestinian generations will one day enjoy security and peace.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Source: Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

Ministry of State for FNC Affairs organises lecture on political participation in collaboration with Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 September 2022 – The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) has collaborated with Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court to organise a lecture titled ‘Political Participation’ at the Majlis Muhammad Belajer Al Rumaithi in Al Samha, Abu Dhabi.

The session shed light on the empowerment process pursued by the UAE’s wise leadership, and the distinguished role that Emirati citizens play in national decision-making, which enables members of the Emirati community to actively contribute to the development process transforming the UAE in all sectors, as well as to make notable achievements at all levels.

Speaking at the lecture to great interaction from the audience, Dr Mohammed Butti Thani Al Shamsi, Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the Dubai Police Academy, focused on the key pillars underpinning the UAE’s constitution, which acts as a national document that sets the rules for organising all aspects of life, while asserting the freedoms, rights, and obligations for all citizens to drive progress for the country and its people.

“Since the establishment of our Union and to this day, our wise leadership has been committed to promoting the values and pillars of political development, striving to employ and provide the necessary requirements to advance the capabilities of all members of the community and enable them to actively participate in building an advanced country that can keep pace with all developments and adapting to local, regional, and international challenges,” H.E. added.

Dr Al Shamsi went on to note that one of the most important achievements in the process of individual participation in the national decision-making process is the political Empowerment Programme, announced by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2005, which served to enhance the participation of individual citizens in national efforts by holding the first elections to select half of FNC members in 2006, followed by subsequent elections in 2011, 2015, and 2019.

“Political participation is a value inherent to Emirati society, and has deep roots in our Arab and Islamic cultures. The Shura concept on which the UAE was founded is a core component of the unique and distinguished relationship between our leadership and its citizens,” H.E. asserted.

“With the tasks and roles it performs, along with its commitment to communicating issues of concern to the people to be discussed at the Council, the Federal National Council constitutes an effective communication tool that brings the needs and aspirations of citizens to the attention of the government. The FNC also offers recommendations for the development and advancement of various sectors, which enable them to serve people and improve their wellbeing. To that end, the Council works to set national policies that are based on partnership between the government and the Federal National Council to maintain the UAE’s achievements.”

The lecture was organised as part of the fifth session of the ‘Neighbourhood Councils’ initiative, launched by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs to help foster a culture of political participation among UAE citizens.

Source: Ministry of State for Federal National Affairs, UAE