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The UAE invests 600 billion dirhams in clean and renewable energy until 2050

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According to the Associated Press, the UAE is the first country in the Gulf to announce its plan to reduce carbon emissions by 2050. It also announced that it will invest more than 600 billion dirhams in clean and renewable energy until 2050, as part of its goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Thus, the UAE is at the forefront of confronting climate change by announcing the strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which contributes to promoting sustainable economic growth in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

A new memorandum of understanding between the UAE and Israel

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 The UAE and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates issued by health authorities in the two countries, within the framework of joint coordination between them in order to recover from the repercussions of Covid-19. The signed memorandum of understanding highlights the keenness of the two countries to facilitate the movement of individuals and achieve the desired goals of vaccination campaigns for different groups of society. Based on this memorandum, the concerned authorities in the two countries will be able to develop procedures for the movement of individuals who have received the vaccine without restrictions, in order to facilitate the safe movement of travelers in light of the conditions of movement due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The UAE's Pension System is the BEST in the Arab World

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According to the Mercer MFA Global Retirement Index for the year 2021, the UAE ranked first in the Arab world in terms of the best pension system. This is the first time that the retirement system in the UAE is included in the classification of this indicator. This is a great achievement and success that reflects the reform and development efforts led by the UAE. In describing the UAE pension system, the report stated that the system includes a minimum government pension, where employees contribute 5% of their monthly salaries to this system, while employers contribute rates ranging from 12.5% ​​to 15%. It is worth noting that the UAE ranked 22nd globally according to the same index, as well as Malaysia, which ranked 23rd globally, Spain (24th), China (28th), Italy (32nd), Austria (33rd), and Japan. (36), South Korea (38), and India (40).

UAE: Quality of life is one of the reasons why expats stay longer on its land

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The UAE ranked fourth as the best global destination for living and working, according to the results of the 14th edition of the annual HSBC Expat Explorer Report The fact that the UAE is among the top five destinations to live and work globally is inspiring and a clear indication of the enormous potential that drives the country's economy. Thanks to the existence of an open and interconnected economy with the world, along with a long-term vision, they have contributed to transforming the UAE from a small fishing and pearling port in the 1940s to become today a global center for trade and movement of goods, shipping, aviation, business and finance The progress made by the UAE has been an encouraging factor in attracting many individuals who have made the UAE their home. The 3 most important reasons expatriates mentioned in the survey for choosing to move to the UAE to live and work are: improving their incomes 56%, making further progress in their careers 49%, and improving their q

Kate Middleton Banned From Eating Potatoes... Royal Orders

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  As a member of the British royal family, Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William, must follow many rules that may seem strange to many. One of the strangest of these rules is the inability of the Duchess of Cambridge to eat potatoes. The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised by royal fans for her poise, elegance, always acting like a perfect princess, and her down-to-earth personality that made her a future queen. And despite her privileges, the Duchess of Cambridge is also bound by a long list of royal rules that she must follow. From banning selfies to bedtime etiquette, there are many strange commands that Middleton must follow, one of the strangest being that the Duchess of Cambridge is not allowed to eat potatoes, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady. McGrady worked at Buckingham Palace as a royal chef from 1982 to 1993, telling the Telegraph: "No fries, rice or pasta for dinner." However, other reports have suggested that Middleton is a fan of pasta, and e

UAE: Adoption Of The 10 Principles For The Next 50 Years

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  His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, may Allah protect him, issued Resolution No. 15 of 2021 adopting the ten principles of the UAE for the next fifty years. The Ten Principles represent a reference for all  institutions in the UAE to strengthen the pillars of the union and build a sustainable economy. It will also work on harnessing all resources for a more prosperous society, and developing regional and international relations to achieve the supreme interests of the state and support the foundations of peace and stability in the world. Here are the Ten Principles: First Principle: To strengthen the union in terms of institutions, legislation, powers and budgets, and develop all areas of the country, urban, developmental and economic. Second Principle : To focus completely during the coming period on building the best and most active economy in the world. Third Principle:  To serve the higher national goals, on top of which are the economic interests of the UAE. Fourth Principle

Josep Borrell: Expo 2020 is an ideal opportunity for international understanding and cooperation

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                                                           Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stressed that Expo 2020 Dubai is an ideal opportunity to reaffirm the European Union's commitment to international cooperation and multilateralism in response to global challenges and to build a common understanding on how to deal with these challenges. "In times of tough challenges, our communities need to work together, not only to overcome them but also to become stronger together and better collaborate," Borrell added. Josep Borrell stated: "The UAE is an important partner in the Gulf region, and we have a common interest in maintaining the security and stability of this region and our common neighborhood. Therefore, the European Union would like to continue our regular political dialogue on the challenges we face in the region, in addition to continuing our regular dialogue on human rights." Borrell add

UAE Passport is the Strongest in the World for 2021

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The UAE ranked first in the world to have the strongest passport for the year 2021, according to the global "Passport Index" website. The UAE passport allows entry to 152 countries, of which 98 are countries that UAE passport's holders do not need a visa to enter, while 54 countries grant them a visa to enter once they reach their territories, and 46 countries require a request to grant thise holders a visa to enter.  In addition, the UAE surpassed many countries in the world, including New Zealand, whose passport ranked second as the most powerful passport in the world.