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Hi Dubai
3 days ago
- General
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Launches Major Initiative to Promote Volunteerism Across All Communities
The Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched the 'Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement' project in alignment with the 'Year of Community', aiming to embed the values of civic engagement, inclusion, and public service into every layer of Dubai's society. This flagship initiative not only promotes awareness about the volunteering ecosystem, including the rights and responsibilities of volunteers, but also creates diverse platforms for all age groups to contribute, either through direct service or by stepping into leadership roles within the sector. Key Highlights: Over 1 million volunteer hours recorded in 2024, signaling a significant rise in community participation. recorded in 2024, signaling a significant rise in community participation. Nearly 59,000 volunteers are registered on CDA's platform. are registered on CDA's platform. In Q1 2025 alone: 18,000 volunteers participated in programs 500,000 hours of service rendered Estimated economic impact: AED 40 million Skilled volunteering is on the rise: 500 volunteers contributed 8,000 hours to 100+ specialised projects is on the rise: New Community Initiatives Introduced: First volunteer team of People of Determination , enabling inclusive roles in society. , enabling inclusive roles in society. Senior Citizens Volunteer Team from the Thukher Club, acknowledging intergenerational wisdom. from the Thukher Club, acknowledging intergenerational wisdom. Mothers and Daughters: Visits to hospital patients to foster compassion. Visits to hospital patients to foster compassion. A Day with Senior Citizens: Promoting intergenerational bonding. Promoting intergenerational bonding. Agriculture Zones: Connecting students with the elderly in educational gardening. Connecting students with the elderly in educational gardening. Recycling Awareness: Environmental responsibility campaigns. Environmental responsibility campaigns. Volunteer Leadership Hub: Developing certified volunteer leaders. Developing certified volunteer leaders. National identity programmes like Sana'a etiquette sessions and storytelling for cultural awareness. The project stems from a community ideation workshop, which included diverse participants—from government bodies to people of determination—and has produced a roadmap focused on sustainable, impact-driven volunteering opportunities. CDA affirmed that strong public-private partnerships will be central to ensuring these efforts translate into long-term societal benefit. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Forbes
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
Trump's America First Yemen Ceasefire Leaves Israel Alone Against Houthis
A view shows destruction on the Sana'a International Airport a day after it was targeted by aerial ... More attacks carried out by Israeli war jets, on May 7, 2025 in Sana'a, Yemen. Houthi authorities said at least three people died in Israel's attack on the capital's main airport, which the Israeli military said was "fully disabled" by the strike. (Footage by) Mere hours after Israel retaliated to a Houthi missile strike on its main airport with airstrikes in Yemen, President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire with the group, halting a two-month American air campaign. The move could leave Israel essentially alone when it comes to retaliating against the occasional Houthi missile and drone attacks that manage to evade or get through its sophisticated air defenses. Trump announced a halt to the US anti-Houthi air campaign, codenamed Operation Rough Rider, 'effective immediately' on Tuesday. The president said the Houthis agreed to stop attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Oman confirmed it mediated the ceasefire shortly after. Saudi Arabia also lobbied for a truce before Trump's May 13-16 visit to the region. Mohammed Al-Basha of the Basha Report, a Virginia-based Risk Advisory, believes the best way to understand this development is 'through the lens' of Trump's America First foreign policy. 'The United States is no longer engaging in endless wars or fighting on behalf of others,' Al-Basha told me. 'That said, Washington remains committed to the defense of its partners—whether it's Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, or other Gulf allies.' The Houthi leadership declared the ceasefire 'does not include Israel in any way, shape or form.' The group began targeting commercial ships and Israel shortly after the current war in Gaza began in October 2023. The US Navy was deployed to defend civilian ships and later target the Houthis with airstrikes. Trump launched Rough Rider in mid-March. 'To put current events in context, US military operations began after the Houthis directly targeted US naval vessels. The red line was crossed when American warships came under fire in 2024-2025,' Al-Basha said. 'Carrier groups cannot safely transit from the Atlantic through the Mediterranean and into the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea while under threat from Houthi drones and missiles.' Despite the intensified US airstrikes ordered by Trump, the Houthis were still able to launch a ballistic missile that hit the grounds of Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport on May 4. Israel retaliated with heavy long-range airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi-held capital, Sana'a, and the port of Hodeidah. Then Trump announced the ceasefire. Ryan Bohl, a senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at the risk intelligence company RANE, believes that ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks likely influenced the ceasefire rather than any 'breakthrough in US-Houthi relations or a sudden military defeat' for either side. (Trump claimed the Houthis 'capitulated,' while the Houthis insist that the US 'backed down.') 'Seen in that context, its viability is also attached to the nuclear talks, which, if they fail, could presage a return to Houthi attacks on the US in the Red Sea,' Bohl told me. Israel first retaliated against the Houthis last July following a deadly drone strike against Tel Aviv. The US asked Israel not to attack the Houthis in March shortly after launching Rough Rider, urging the Israelis: 'Leave it to us.' With the current ceasefire, that's no longer the case. 'Israel will defend itself by itself,' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin in a social media video posted on Wednesday. 'If others join us—our American friends—all the better. If they don't, we will defend ourselves on our own.' It's likely the US military will continue intercepting Houthi missiles and drones launched at Israel wherever possible. However, the US is less likely to risk breaking the ceasefire by directly helping Israel strike the group in retaliation for future attacks. 'Continuing an expensive, open-ended bombing campaign with limited impact doesn't align with US strategic goals,' Al-Basha said. 'Instead, America will rely on its regional air defense network to intercept incoming threats.' 'The Houthis are unlikely to retaliate simply for defensive intercepts, but a fragile ceasefire could collapse if the US resumes offensive strikes—or if the Houthis resume attacks on US or US-linked vessels.' Reverting to a defensive posture reflects the Trump administration's intent to avoid regime change, occupation, or a costly ground war in the volatile region. 'The goal is to degrade capabilities, not to topple the Houthis. And according to CENTCOM, missile and drone launch rates have dropped significantly,' Al-Basha said. 'Houthi leadership has gone underground, and they've acknowledged heavy losses—both in personnel and infrastructure.' Reuters reported that the US strikes reduced the number of missiles and drones the Houthis could launch and eliminated significant numbers of its mid-tier fighters. RANE's Bohl believes the ceasefire makes the Houthis 'an Israeli problem' for now. 'The Israelis will have to recalibrate their tactics in Yemen and possibly consider ways to deter Iran from continuing to support those attacks, which suggests that Israel may yet again escalate against Iran, either in Yemen, the Red Sea, or even in Iran itself,' Bohl said. 'Washington is now asserting its America First approach to Yemen and outsourcing the war to the Israelis, content to become a bystander, at least in the near term.'
Saba Yemen
07-04-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Inspection of workflow at Office of Economy, Industry and Investment
Sana'a (Saba) – Deputy Secretary of the Capital Municipality for the Financial Sector, Mazen Noman, inspected the workflow at the Office of Economy, Industry and Investment. He listened to an explanation of the level of performance and discipline on the second day of official work following the Eid holiday. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Trump's Deception Justifies Failure in Yemen
Sana'a - Saba: US President Donald Trump found no evidence to respond to the repeated questions his administration has been asking about the achievements of hundreds of airstrikes in Yemen since he resumed his aggression three weeks ago. He released a video on Friday, purportedly showing dozens of Yemeni fighters killed in a US strike in Hodeidah, Yemen. The black-and-white aerial image shows dozens of people gathered in a circle before being brutally targeted by a US aircraft, this is one of a series of crimes these aircraft have been committing against civilians in Yemen since Washington resumed a new round of aggression against Yemen with the aim of protecting Israel. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Reports)
Saba Yemen
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Archaeological Center demands return of looted artifacts, condemns destruction of heritage
Sana'a - Saba: Al-Hudhud Center for Archaeological Studies has asserted Yemen's right to pursue legal action to reclaim its looted artifacts, citing international laws, treaties, and norms. The center condemned countries that harbor these smuggled archaeological pieces. In a statement, the center denounced the targeting of Yemen's cultural heritage as a war crime, emphasizing the looting, smuggling, and trafficking of artifacts that have occurred. The center highlighted the devastating impact of the ten-year aggression, stating that thousands have been martyred and wounded, and numerous archaeological and historical sites have been targeted by the Suadi-led aggression. They reported the destruction of over 9,810 archaeological and historical sites, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites (Old Sana'a, Shabam Hadramout, and Zabid), as well as 105 mosques and mausoleums, and nine museums. The center specifically accused American and Emirati aggression of destroying 63 of those sites. Al-Hudhud Center called on the UN Security Council, UNESCO, and Interpol to condemn these crimes and take measures to prevent further targeting of cultural heritage and facilitate the return of smuggled artifacts. They also called for the expulsion of aggressor nations from UNESCO membership. Furthermore, the center announced the launch of "Naba" project to monitor affected archaeological sites and looted artifacts, inviting citizens and interested parties to report information via WhatsApp, Telegram, or their website. The project aims to document the extent of the damage and loss of Yemen's historical treasures. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
