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Gulf Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Prestigious UAE President's Cup to make debut at historic German Derby
Under the guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses continues across Europe. The seventh stop is at Hamburg's Horner Rennbahn, featuring a €250,000 Listed race over 1600 m for 4-year-old and older WAHO-registered Arabians. This debut German leg, part of the 156th German Derby meeting, reflects the organizing committee's mission to align with Europe's top racing festivals. It reaffirms the UAE's dedication to promoting Arabian bloodlines globally. Official entries for the 1600 m Listed race (€250,000 total purse) include HM Alchahine (FR) – 4-year-old gelding; owner: Helal Alalawi (France); trainer: Jean‐Francois Bernard; jockey: Cristian Demuro; carried 60 kg. Al Zeer (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Mohamed Fahad Al Attiyah (France); trainer: François Rohaut; jockey: Adrie de Vries; 59 kg. Djafar (FR) – 8-year-old gelding; owner: Abubaker S.A. Kadoura (France); trainer: Francois Rohaut; jockey: Augustin Madamet; 59 kg. Al Wakrah (FR) – 7-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing (France); trainer: Jean‐Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Oliver d'Andigne; 58 kg. Al Zwair (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing (France); trainer: Jean‐Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Faleh Bughenaim; 56 kg. Papillion T (HOL) – 6-year-old gelding; owner & trainer: Gerard Th. Zoetelief (Netherlands); jockey: Anna van den Troost; 54 kg. Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the President's Cup Series, commented: 'We are delighted that the President's Cup makes its mark at the 156th German Derby - this milestone underlines its leadership and global influence in Arabian horse racing.' He added: 'The German leg underscores our mission to support breeders and owners, and showcases the top-level competition our Cup attracts.' He concluded: 'Our ongoing European circuit continues to develop the Arabian racing ecosystem. Germany is one of our premier stops and the participation here reflects the event's high esteem among leading stables.'
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar hosts first meeting of Supreme Committee for Arabian Gulf Security 4 Exercise
The first meeting of the Supreme Committee for the joint mobilisation exercise for security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Arabian Gulf Security 4) was held on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing preparations to host the exercise in Qatar in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Technical and Specialized Affairs HE Major-General Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi, while the Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) for Supply and Administration Operations Brigadier-General Mubarak Sherida Al Kaabi, along with representatives of the security agencies from the GCC countries in attendance. In a post on its digital platforms, the Ministry of Interior said the exercise aims to enhance security coordination and joint cooperation among the GCC countries and raise the readiness and efficiency of security agencies in confronting common security challenges and threats. (QNA)
Shafaq News
24-06-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Ex-finance official: Erbil must lead talks with Baghdad on financial dispute
Shafaq News/ A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region must visit Baghdad to resolve the growing financial dispute, former Deputy Minister of Finance Fadhil Nabi stated on Tuesday. 'The resolution of financial issues between Erbil and Baghdad requires an official visit by the Region's Supreme Committee, including top policymakers and a technical team,' he stated. Nabi added that recent rulings by the Federal Supreme Court on financial arrangements between Iraq and the Region had been 'misunderstood in their implementation,' noting that the latest State Administration Coalition meeting in Baghdad failed to produce any concrete solution. 'These meetings often end by deferring back to the court's decisions,' he said. Tensions between Erbil and Baghdad have escalated sharply following the Iraqi Ministry of Finance's decision to halt salary disbursements for the Kurdistan Region's May 2025 payroll. The ministry cited the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s alleged failure to remit both oil and non-oil revenues to the federal treasury and exceeding its budget allocation. In response, the KRG accused Baghdad of breaching its obligations, labeling the move as ' politically motivated' and harmful to over 1.2 million public sector employees in the Region. The standoff comes despite a February ruling by the Federal Court obligating Baghdad to pay KRG public salaries directly. The court's decision followed months of delayed payments and mounting public frustration in the Kurdistan Region.
Gulf Business
24-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
What Sharjah's new HR Decree-Law means for government employees
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has recently announced a new law concerning the Sharjah Department of Human Resources. Read- This law will apply to all employees working in government agencies—even those that currently operate under their own human resources regulations—until new rules are established. These agencies must now share essential employee information, including salary data, with the Department of Human Resources through approved electronic systems. The goal of the law is to align with evolving HR practices and enhance the overall work environment, ultimately benefiting society. It will serve as the foundation for managing human resources in Sharjah, with more detailed regulations to be introduced in the future. Creation of a Supreme Human Resources Committee As part of this initiative, a permanent entity called the 'Supreme Committee for Human Resources' will be established within the Sharjah Executive Council. The Council will determine the committee's structure, membership, and operations based on recommendations from the Department of Human Resources. According to the Decree-Law, the responsibilities of the Supreme Committee for Human Resources include: a. Studying and contributing to the interpretation of HR-related legislation referred by the Council or Department, and presenting findings to the Council. b. Providing opinions on matters referred by the Ruler, the Council, or the Department. c. Reviewing and ruling on employee grievances and complaints, and submitting appropriate recommendations to the Council after fulfilling the requirements outlined in the bylaws. d. Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Council. Comprehensive employment regulations introduced The Decree-Law also introduces amendments and legal provisions regarding the organisational structure, job classification system, and eligibility criteria for appointments. Emirati citizens and children of female citizens will be given priority in hiring, while non-citizens may be appointed on a contractual basis in accordance with executive regulations. It also covers employment systems, training and qualification programs, and performance evaluation. Additional areas addressed include the formation of specialized committees, bonuses, promotions, employment status adjustments, working hours, leave entitlements, transfers, secondment, loans, and overtime. Finally, the Decree-Law outlines rules on job discipline and conduct, accountability for administrative violations, procedures for investigations, administrative penalties, grievance mechanisms, end-of-service benefits, delegation of authority, and the enforcement and publication of the law.
Gulf Insider
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Uncovers Decades-Old Citizenship Fraud After Inheritance Dispute
A decades-old case of citizenship fraud has come to light in Kuwait after a family inheritance dispute revealed that a man, long believed to be the son of a deceased Kuwaiti citizen, was not biologically related to the family, local media reported. The man, an Iranian national who had assumed a Kuwaiti identity in 1986, was sentenced to seven years in prison for forgery and fraud, according to court documents. He had already fled the country to Iran by the time the verdict was issued, and the sentence was handed down in absentia. The deception was uncovered following the death of the Kuwaiti father, when a dispute arose among his children over inheritance rights. Doubts surfaced regarding one of the heirs, who had been listed as the man's son for nearly four decades. The family filed a formal complaint, prompting prosecutors to order DNA testing, which ultimately confirmed the absence of any paternal link. According to investigators, the fraud began when an Iranian woman, after divorcing her first husband, married a Kuwaiti man. With his cooperation, she added her son from her previous marriage to his citizenship file, falsely registering the boy, who was born in Iran, as his biological son. The fraudulent entry allowed the boy to access Kuwaiti citizenship and its associated benefits, including state education and employment. He would later go on to become a commercial pilot under his assumed identity. Authorities said the man knowingly renewed his passport and civil ID multiple times using falsified information. Investigators also discovered significant irregularities in his official records, including multiple family affiliations, further raising concerns about systemic loopholes. The case has renewed public debate over identity fraud in Kuwait, a country where citizenship confers not only national identity but access to a wide array of state-subsidised services. Officials say the case highlights the government's ongoing campaign to uncover and prosecute fraudulent claims to citizenship, particularly those involving forged familial ties. Legal proceedings are ongoing to determine how the fraud remained undetected for so long, and whether any officials may have aided or overlooked the deception. Thousands of Kuwaitis have been stripped off their nationality since September 2024 as part of a wide-ranging administrative review conducted by the government to ensure compliance with national citizenship laws and legal residency regulations. The move, overseen by a Supreme Committee chaired by the Ministry of Interior, aims to address cases involving irregular naturalization, dual nationality violations, and instances of citizenship obtained through fraud or inaccurate documentation.
