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Dubai Eye
16 hours ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Sheikh Khaled attends Eurasian Economic forum in Minsk
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to strengthen relations with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for stronger economic partnerships in the future. An Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the Eurasian Economic Union was signed, which Sheikh Khaled called a significant milestone in UAE-EAEU relations, serving as a catalyst to further increase trade volumes and unlock new avenues of economic cooperation. Chaired by President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in Minsk on Friday brought together heads of state and government from the member countries of the EAEU. The UAE participated as a guest of honour alongside leaders from invited nations including Uzbekistan, Cuba, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Zimbabwe and Myanmar. During his address, Sheikh Khaled thanked Lukashenko for inviting the UAE to participate in the meeting and underscored the importance of fostering closer cooperation to generate greater trade and investment opportunities. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan's leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov were among those who attended the meeting. The EPA is expected to further enhance private-sector collaboration, strengthen supply chains and empower entrepreneurs and SMEs to expand their operations globally. Building on years of economic cooperation, bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and EAEU nations grew by 27 per cent in 2024 to reach US$29 billion, while trade between the two partners witnessed a fourfold increase since 2021.
Dubai Eye
16 hours ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with President of Belarus in Minsk
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko have discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including economy, investment and development. Sheikh Khaled and Lukashenko witnessed the exchange of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA), which marks a new era of private-sector cooperation between the two countries. The agreement expands market access for UAE businesses in sectors such as financial and business services, consulting, education and healthcare, while also creating new opportunities for foreign direct investment and joint ventures. It reflects both nations' shared vision for economic prosperity through mutually beneficial trade and investment. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in Minsk at the Palace of Independence. Belarus is a key trading partner for the UAE. In 2024, bilateral non-oil trade surged to approximately $3.9 billion, a fivefold increase on 2023 and a 47-fold rise compared to 2021, when trade volumes stood at just $82.6 million. During the meeting, the two sides also exchanged views on key regional and international developments, highlighting the importance of advancing efforts to promote peace and stability and supporting peaceful conflict resolution as a foundation for sustainable development and prosperity in the region and beyond. Sheikh Khaled also expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to him and his delegation at the Eurasian Economic forum.
TAG 91.1
a day ago
- Business
- TAG 91.1
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with President of Belarus in Minsk
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko have discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including economy, investment and development. Sheikh Khaled and Lukashenko witnessed the exchange of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA), which marks a new era of private-sector cooperation between the two countries. The agreement expands market access for UAE businesses in sectors such as financial and business services, consulting, education and healthcare, while also creating new opportunities for foreign direct investment and joint ventures. It reflects both nations' shared vision for economic prosperity through mutually beneficial trade and investment. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in Minsk at the Palace of Independence. Belarus is a key trading partner for the UAE. In 2024, bilateral non-oil trade surged to approximately $3.9 billion, a fivefold increase on 2023 and a 47-fold rise compared to 2021, when trade volumes stood at just $82.6 million. During the meeting, the two sides also exchanged views on key regional and international developments, highlighting the importance of advancing efforts to promote peace and stability and supporting peaceful conflict resolution as a foundation for sustainable development and prosperity in the region and beyond. Sheikh Khaled also expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to him and his delegation at the Eurasian Economic forum.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Gaza War photojournalist Belal Khaled Tell South Africa: 'If this isn't genocide, what is?'
Palestinian journalist Belal Khaled shares a powerful firsthand account of surviving and documenting the Gaza genocide during a Cape Town solidarity event. Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Media Palestinian photojournalist Belal Khaled, who spent 300 days documenting the war in Gaza, shared his searing personal testimony at the 'Journalism on the Frontline' event in Cape Town, offering South African journalists and academics a firsthand account of what it means to report from within a genocide. Hosted by humanitarian leader Dr Imtiaz Sooliman of the Gift of the Givers, the gathering brought together media professionals, journalism scholars, and solidarity activists for a night of reflection, resistance, and remembrance. But it was Khaled's words, raw and unfiltered, that pierced the room. 'We are not just journalists, we are also witnesses, and we are a part of the story,' Khaled said. 'In Gaza, you don't cover the story, you live it.' The event also featured a screening of 'Eyes of Gaza', a photo exhibition of frontline images, and a panel discussion on censorship, fear, and the global failure to protect journalists. Khaled called on international media to stop being afraid to name what is happening. 'More than 55,000 people have been killed. If this is not genocide, what is it?' Khaled, who returned to Gaza on October 7 to document the Israeli bombardment, spoke of the unbearable emotional toll of surviving while others around him perished. 'Maybe I survived with my body, but we didn't survive with our souls. We're dying every day when we watch our families, my family, my neighbours, my colleagues, suffer, and we cannot do anything.' He described how Palestinian journalists worked without the most basic necessities, no offices, no homes, and often, no food or water. 'We didn't sleep. Totally. Because the massacre was happening from morning until night. There was no specific time for bombing.' Despite the relentless danger, Khaled said there was never a choice to walk away. 'If we turn off our cameras, the truth disappears. Each crime must be documented. These are not numbers, these are names, lives, families.' Khaled lost dozens of colleagues during the war, including some of his closest friends with whom he shared tents and assignments. 'I lost a lot of my close friends, because they were covering the truth.' Speaking directly to fellow journalists, he said; 'If we didn't do this, if we didn't show the truth, the silence would become part of the crime.' The panel discussion that followed saw leading journalists respond to Khaled's testimony with both reflection and resolve. Fahmida Miller, an international correspondent, addressed the global silence and selective outrage. 'There is a hierarchy in terms of which journalists matter and which don't,' she said. 'Attacks on media in Gaza have not been met with the same condemnation we've seen in other conflicts. It took far too long for many in the profession to speak out.' Miller emphasised the importance of access and accountability. 'The gagging of journalists can happen anywhere, and what we've seen in Gaza is censorship taken to its most brutal form. An attack on a journalist in Gaza is an attack on the profession globally.' Kevin Bloom, senior writer at the Daily Maverick, offered a raw and deeply personal reflection. 'I was raised as a young Zionist. I went to Jewish day school. I did IDF training. But after October 7, I had to confront the lies I was taught,' he said. 'Now, I write in the first person because the stakes are so high. My family calls me a self-hating Jew, but I know the truth has to be told.' Bloom didn't hold back in his criticism of organized denialism. 'Everything that comes out of the mouths of the SA Zionist Federation, the Board of Deputies, the Chief Rabbi, it's a lie. And it's a murderous lie.' As Gaza remains largely inaccessible to international reporters, Khaled reminded the world that truth is still alive, through those willing to risk everything to tell it. IOL News
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Prize pool for Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship increased
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed an increase in the prize pool for the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship to Dhs.3 million. This initiative reflects His Highness' commitment to nurturing athletic talent and empowering athletes to reach their full potential in a competitive environment that upholds the highest professional standards. The move also contributes to reinforcing jiu-jitsu's role as an effective tool for enhancing societal quality of life, given its positive impact in character building, discipline, mental wellbeing and physical fitness. Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Al Hashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, President of the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union and Senior Vice President of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, has expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed for this generous gesture, which reflects His Highness' commitment and close attention to the growth and advancement of the sport in the UAE. He added that the initiative places greater responsibility on the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's board of directors to translate this support into impactful programmes that inspire athletes to develop their skills and provide optimal conditions for achieving sustainable athletic and social success. Al Hashmi noted that jiu-jitsu has evolved beyond being a competitive sport; it has become a way of life that contributes to public health and promotes sports culture as a means to elevate wellbeing within the UAE community. He also highlighted the championship's progression into a national initiative that reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for combat sports and strengthens its social impact and presence, reflecting the UAE's commitment to fostering and developing niche sports and expanding their international presence among the premier events on the global sporting calendar. Meanwhile, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the fourth round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Gi category, will take place from June 27-29, 2025 at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi. The event will feature broad participation from leading male and female athletes representing clubs and academies from across the UAE. Competitions will take place over three days, starting with the youth, adults and masters categories on the first day, followed by the under-14 and under-16 categories on the second day, and concluding with the under-12 and juniors categories on the final day. The diverse age group categories further reinforce the championship's role as a key platform for preparing future champions, while offering equal opportunities for development and progression in the sport. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, expressed that the championship is making steady progress towards its goals of further elevating jiu-jitsu to new levels of performance and recognition. He noted that the marked improvement in participants' performances from round to round reflects the collective efforts of the federation, the athletes and their families. His Excellency also emphasised that the championship has become a vital platform for talent development and expanding the competitive base of the sport. He said, 'The championship carries an important social message. It is not just about competition; it also builds connections between families and athletes and promotes jiu-jitsu as a tool for character building and strengthening values. The growing turnout from participants and spectators confirms the success of this initiative and reflects how sport is becoming an integral part of Emirati society.' Earlier, the UAE National Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded with great success at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi recently. The event, organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) in cooperation with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, ran for three days and witnessed record participation from 1,455 male and female athletes representing 77 countries and over 86 specialised academies.
