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Gulf Today
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Today
Syrian wildfires spread due to heavy winds and war remnants
Syrian firefighters are facing heavy winds, high temperatures and ordnance left behind from the 13-year civil war as they try to extinguish some of country's worst wildfires in years, a government minister said Monday. The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the war-torn country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze. Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al Saleh said their main challenges are two locations in the coastal province of Latakia that they have been trying to control for two days. "We have controlled other locations,' Al Saleh told the media at the scene. Emergency responders with the Syrian Civil Defence work to extinguish a wildfire near the town of Rabia, in Syria's Latakia countryside, on Monday. AP On the second day of the fire, firefighters managed to get 90% of the wildfires under control but explosions of left-over war ordnance and heavy winds helped spread the fires again, al-Saleh said. He added that 120 teams are fighting the blazes. On Monday, the Lebanese army said it sent two helicopters to help fight the fires in coordination with Syrian authorities. Over the weekend, UN teams deployed to the Syrian coast where they are conducting urgent assessments to determine the scale of the damage and to identify the most immediate humanitarian needs. A drone view shows a wildfire, in Latakia countryside, Syria, on Sunday. Reuters Summer fires are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is intensifying conditions that then lead to blazes. Also, below-average rainfall over the winter left Syrians struggling with water shortages this summer, as the springs and rivers that normally supply much of the population with drinking water have gone dry. Associated Press
Sharjah 24
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sharjah 24
SCLD launches "Together We Learn" programme
The programme is organised by the centre in cooperation with the Continuing Education Centre, and attended by students, parents, and specialists at the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA). Empower students with integrated life skills The programme aims to empower students with integrated life skills that support their personal and social development. Hind Al Saleh emphasised that the programme focuses on developing students' life, personal, and social skills through interactive workshops. Interactive workshops Speaking exclusively to Sharjah 24, Hind Al Saleh explained that the programme's current season offers a range of interactive workshops that meet the needs of the targeted age group, such as personal care skills, social interaction skills, Emirati handicrafts, healthy nutrition, money management, and priorities. Focusing on practical life skills Al Saleh emphasised that what distinguishes the programme this year is its focus on practical life skills that are not often presented in traditional programmes. She noted that the integrated content makes the programme a unique experience that combines enjoyment and benefit, serving both students and parents.
Mid East Info
01-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Ministry of Economy and Emirates Intellectual Property Association Launch Training Programme to Accredit Trademark Registration Agents
Al Saleh: 'The Ministry is committed to advancing IP regulatory frameworks. The new partnership marks a significant step in strengthening the efficiency of trademark registration agents in the country.' Abu Dhabi, June 2025: The Ministry of Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association to strengthen collaboration in delivering a specialized training programme for UAE trademark agents. The initiative aims to equip participants with the technical and legal expertise required to earn certification, in line with Ministerial Decision No. 90 of 2024, which regulates trademark agent accreditation in the UAE. The memorandum was signed by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy; and H.E. Major General Dr Abdulqadoos Abdulrazak Al Obaidli, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Leadership at Dubai Police and Chairman of the Emirates Intellectual Property Association, in the presence of H.E. Dr Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy. H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, said: 'The Ministry of Economy remains committed to advancing the regulatory and legislative frameworks that govern intellectual property, a key sector driving the UAE's economic growth and competitiveness. Our collaboration with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association marks a significant step in strengthening the proficiency of UAE trademark agents. This initiative aims to increase their presence numbers in line with the best global practices and streamline registration processes to deliver exceptional service to trademark owners.' H.E. Major General Dr. Abdulqadoos Al Obaidli, Chairman of the Emirates Intellectual Property Association, said: 'We are proud to partner with the Ministry of Economy to launch an advanced training program that supports the government's efforts to develop skilled national IP professionals. The program, offered through our KHDA-accredited Dahai Khalfan Intellectual Property Centre and in collaboration with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), guarantees world-class training standards. We have engaged leading IP experts and legal specialists to ensure participants receive comprehensive, practice-oriented knowledge.' H.E. added: 'The program addresses critical trademark topics including domestic and international regulations, the Madrid Protocol, registration processes, disputes, renewals, and mock official exams. This joint initiative reflects our shared commitment to equipping legal professionals with evolving trademark legislation and technical advancements, while bolstering the UAE's innovation ecosystem and global competitiveness.' The UAE's trademark sector continues to demonstrate robust growth, with 385,774 national and international trademarks registered as of May 2025, alongside 388 accredited agents. These figures underscore the UAE's position as a premier global trademark hub and a magnet for innovation-driven enterprises. Under the MoU, the Ministry of Economy will provide technical support and oversee trademark agent accreditation exams, while the Emirates Intellectual Property Association will deliver specialized training aligned with ministerial regulations. Together, they will equip participants with comprehensive knowledge of commercial registration procedures, ensuring adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards. The Ministry of Economy offers a dedicated 'Trademark Registration Agent' service through its website, enabling clients to apply for inclusion in the register of agents authorized to carry out trademark registration activities. This service is provided alongside the standard trademark registration offering.
Daily Tribune
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain renews firm support for Independent Palestinian State
Bahrain has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to establish an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. Member of Parliament Mamdouh Al Saleh, Bahrain's representative to the Arab Parliament's Palestine Committee, reiterated this commitment during a meeting held in Cairo. He emphasised both the Kingdom's official stance and the deep-rooted public support for the Palestinian cause, describing it as central to the Arab and Islamic world. 'Bahrain will continue to stand with the Palestinian people in regional and international forums,' Al Saleh said during the closing session of the first term of the Arab Parliament's fourth legislative chapter. He called on Arab parliaments to intensify efforts in defending Palestinian rights and to coordinate more closely with other legislative bodies across the world. Such collaboration, he noted, is essential to mobilise pressure for the creation of a Palestinian state in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions. The session, attended by members of the Palestine Committee, addressed the latest political and humanitarian developments. Delegates strongly condemned Israeli military operations targeting Palestinian civilians, labelling them as crimes against humanity. They also rejected policies of forced displacement, land annexation, and settlement expansion, while warning of worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. Bahrain's participation in the meeting reflected a broader foreign policy vision led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which, as Al Saleh highlighted, champions just peace, dialogue, and mutual respect while opposing violence and coercion. The meeting concluded with a unified call on the UN Security Council, the General Assembly, and international parliaments to take urgent action to halt ongoing violations and uphold Palestinian rights, including the right to self-determination and statehood.
Daily Tribune
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Champions E-Learning Model
TDT | Manama Bahrain's digital education journey was held up as a model for Arab nations during a key meeting of the Arab Parliament's Social, Educational, Cultural, Women and Youth Affairs Committee in Cairo, where Member of Parliament Mamdouh Al Saleh delivered a presentation on the Kingdom's e-learning legacy. Al Saleh credited the transformation to an integrated national approach rooted in the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by government planning and widespread community awareness. He said the Kingdom's strategy represented a forward-thinking framework for sustainable education. The MP highlighted the 2004 launch of the 'Schools of the Future' initiative by His Majesty as a turning point in modernising Bahrain's education system. The programme, initially targeting 11 secondary schools, later expanded to cover over 30 percent of intermediate schools by 2016. This laid the groundwork for Bahrain's digital classroom infrastructure. Al Saleh noted that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, played a pivotal role by advancing national digital transformation policies that have strongly impacted the education sector. National resilience and tools He also praised the Ministry of Education and H.E. Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma for launching digital platforms such as EduNet and EDUSIS, which enhanced academic coordination among students, parents, and teachers. These tools, he explained, became vital during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, enabling Bahrain to sustain uninterrupted learning through digital channels. According to Al Saleh, the pandemic revealed the Kingdom's readiness and the depth of stakeholder engagement across the education community, from teachers to families. From crisis response to strategy Al Saleh told Arab lawmakers that Bahrain's e-learning approach was not simply a response to global emergencies but part of a long-term national plan to build a digital, knowledge-based society. He urged Arab countries to examine Bahrain's model as an example of how state leadership, ministerial implementation, and public engagement can combine to drive sustainable innovation in education.
