President Sheikh Mohamed has announced $100 million (Dh367 million) to help countries to deal with large numbers of illegal migrants reaching their borders.
At the International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome on Sunday, Sheikh Mohamed said “irregular migration”, which kills thousands of people every year, was a critical challenge.
Irregular migration includes activities such as human trafficking, crossing borders illegally, smuggling people across borders, and overstaying.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the conference proved that the countries involved were taking action to improve co-operation and integration, according to state news agency Wam.
Representatives from countries such as Tunisia, Cyprus and Libya were in attendance.
On his arrival, Sheikh Mohamed was met by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the headquarters of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the conference was held.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the conference came at a crucial stage, where greater co-operation and solidarity among nations were required.
The UAE firmly believes that international collective action is the best way to tackle shared global challenges, he said, and dealing with asylum or migration cases required strengthening joint efforts to address the causes, and increase co-operation between affected nations, whether a country of origin, transit or those hosting migrants.
Since January, 80,000 migrants have arrived on Italy's coast, compared with 33,000 in the same period last year.
Representatives of Mediterranean countries were among those attending the conference, with the aim of extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia to curb the arrival of migrants to European shores high on the agenda.
Last week, the EU signed an agreement with Tunisia that provides €105 million in aid to prevent the departure of migrant boats and combat people smugglers.
Ahead of the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai this November, Sheikh Mohamed also reminded delegates in Rome that climate change was one of the main drivers of irregular migration as it can cause drought, destruction of crops and increased poverty. The climate conference will accelerate efforts to address global warming, he said.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court, Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, and Reem Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, were also in attendance.
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
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Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Fines for littering
In Dubai:
Dh200 for littering or spitting in the Dubai Metro
Dh500 for throwing cigarette butts or chewing gum on the floor, or littering from a vehicle.
Dh1,000 for littering on a beach, spitting in public places, throwing a cigarette butt from a vehicle
In Sharjah and other emirates
Dh500 for littering - including cigarette butts and chewing gum - in public places and beaches in Sharjah
Dh2,000 for littering in Sharjah deserts
Dh500 for littering from a vehicle in Ras Al Khaimah
Dh1,000 for littering from a car in Abu Dhabi
Dh1,000 to Dh100,000 for dumping waste in residential or public areas in Al Ain
Dh10,000 for littering at Ajman's beaches
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Bournemouth: C Wilson (13')
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Director: Brady Corbet
Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn
Rating: 3.5/5
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
