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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Petroleum Products Trading Regulation Committee holds second meeting of 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Petroleum Products Trading Regulation Committee convened its second meeting of the year 2025, chaired by H.E. Dr. Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director General for Regulatory Affairs at the Department of Energy, with the participation of 25 federal and local government entities. The meeting agenda included a series of discussions and presentations showcasing the efforts undertaken by various stakeholders to regulate the trading of petroleum products across the Emirate. The committee agreed to implement and monitor several key recommendations in line with the applicable legislation, including Federal Law No. (14) of 2017, and its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2019, in addition to Law No. (5) of 2023, concerning the regulation of petroleum product trading activities within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Key discussion points focused on enhancing safety measures and improving the efficiency of monitoring, storage, and inspection processes related to petroleum products. The committee reviewed a proposal to improve petroleum product testing reports through fixed and mobile facilities to ensure sample quality. Additionally, the committee discussed evaluating gas cylinder storage sites to identify safer alternatives in coordination with relevant entities. Efforts to ensure compliance with UAE specifications were also addressed, highlighting the role of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the activation of the "MANAA" platform for reporting non-compliant products. In support of digital oversight, the Integrated Transport Centre presented the "ASATEEL" system for tracking petroleum transport vehicles and managing permits. The meeting also covered inspection mechanisms presented by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, as well as a roadmap by the Department of Economic Development to enhance transparency and compliance in the licensing process for companies engaged in petroleum product trading. At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee issued several recommendations aimed at boosting the efficiency of regulatory oversight. These included conducting a technical study on inspections at border checkpoints, coordinating joint inspection campaigns among concerned authorities to enhance field monitoring, and accelerating the integration of digital systems across government entities to ensure data interoperability and swift response times. The committee also emphasized the importance of streamlining the permit issuance process and strengthening coordination to control non-compliant products through a unified national platform that supports compliance and protects the local market. These efforts underscore the Committee's commitment to reinforcing the regulatory framework, ensuring public safety, and advancing sustainable institutional coordination across the Abu Dhabi. About the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE)was established in 2018 with a vision of powering Abu Dhabi's economy, sustaining its people, and protecting the environment. It enacts and develops policies, regulations, and strategies to support the emirate's energy transition, develop its people capabilities, and create an efficient energy system. It protects consumers and minimises the sector's environmental impact while ensuring the availability of dependable, safe, and affordable energy and related services by harnessing the latest smart and innovative technologies. For more information, please visit or follow our social media channels for the latest news and updates. Twitter: @abudhabidoe Instagram: @abudhabidoe LinkedIn: Department of Energy Abu Dhabi YouTube: Department of Energy Abu Dhabi For enquiries, please contact Media@ أو comms@
Times of Oman
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Indian students in Tehran moved out of city": MEA asks other Indians in Iran's capital city to leave
New Delhi: Amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety. It stated that other Indians who can manage to leave the city on their own have been advised to move of the city in view of the developing situation. In a press release, MEA stated, "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for reasons of safety, through arrangements made by the Embassy. Other residents who are self sufficient in terms of transport have also been advised to move out of the city in view of the developing situation." According to the statement, some Indians have been facilitated to leave Iran through the border with Iran and the embassy remains in touch with the community to extend all feasible assistance. The MEA stated, "The Embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. Further advisories may be issued given the fluid situation." The conflict between Israel and Iran entered the fifth day on Tuesday, with both sides trading missile strikes. Civilians in key areas face waves of attacks. At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since the hostilities started while 24 people have been killed in Israel, CNN reported. Meanwhile, Indian Embassy in Iran has asked all Indian nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the embassy to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their location and contact numbers. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Iran stated, "All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers. Kindly contact: +989010144557; +989128109115; +989128109109" In another post on X, Indian Embassy stated, "All Indian Nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, are advised to move to a safe location outside the City." Earlier in the day, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that a 24x7 Control Room has been established in MEA considering ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. Jaiswal stated, "A 24x7 Control Room has been established in Ministry of External Affairs in view of the ongoing developments in Iran and Israel. The contact details of the control room are as under: 1800118797 (Toll free) +91-11-23012113 +91-11-23014104 +91-11-23017905 +91-9968291988 (Whatsapp) [email protected]." "In addition, the Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline with contact details below For call only : 1. +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 For WhatsApp: 2. +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709. 3. Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 4. Zahedan: +98 9396356649 [email protected]," he added. Last week, Israel launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, in a military operation, named "Operation Rising Lion," in response to which Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israeli cities. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement posted on social media platform X, that Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival," adding that the mission would continue "for as many days as it takes to remove this threat." In response to Israel's action, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a large-scale drone and missile operation targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres.
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-05-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sri Lanka Train Kills Elephant Despite New Safety Moves
A Sri Lankan express train killed an elephant and was derailed on Tuesday, despite safety measures introduced after the country's worst wildlife railway accident three months ago on the same route. Local officials said the young wild elephant crossing the track near Habarana was run over by the same train involved in the February 20 accident that killed seven elephants, AFP reported. After that crash, officials imposed speed limits on trains passing through elephant habitats. No passengers were injured in the accident, which occurred some 180 kilometers (110 miles) by road east of the capital Colombo. Railway authorities said an investigation was underway, and engineers were trying to put the Colombo–Batticaloa train back on the track after the pre-dawn smash. The authorities had earlier announced changes to train timetables and efforts to clear shrubs from either side of the track to improve visibility for drivers, to give them more time to avoid hitting elephants. Wildlife officials have said that 139 elephants have been killed by trains over the past 17 years, since authorities began collecting such data.
