Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah called for closer co-operation with the UAE during his visit to Abu Dhabi.
Mr Dbeibah was received at Qasr Al Hosn on Wednesday by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed said the two countries had long-standing relations and the UAE was looking forward to further growing ties with Libya.
"It was an honour to meet our brother Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity. Libya will overcome its challenges and we stand at the side of the Libyan people at this critical moment. The new road map will hopefully lead to stability and unity," Sheikh Mohamed tweeted.
He was briefed by the Libyan prime minister on the latest developments in his country and efforts being made during the transitional period to restore security and stability, the UAE news agency Wam reported.
Libya's government is pressing ahead with the development and reconstruction process while preparing for elections, Mr Dbeibah said.
Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Mr Dbeibah and his government on winning the confidence of the Libyan House of Representatives. He wished the Libyan leader success in carrying out his national mission during this critical period.
The Libyan people were looking forward to a new era of stability and national unity after years of conflict, Sheikh Mohamed said.
The two sides explored the prospects of cooperation in security, economic growth and investments, Wam reported. They also discussed various issues of common interest.
Sheikh Mohamed renewed his support for the interim government in Libya and its endeavours to establish peace and stability. He wished the Libyan people all success in fulfilling their aspirations for stability, peace and prosperity.
Mr Dbeibah said Libya was looking forward to growing its relationship with the UAE and to establishing partnerships across various domains, including development, investment, the economy and security, Wam reported. He said Libya was keen to learn from the UAE's success story.
The interim prime minister urged a unified international stance towards Libya based on ensuring the country's common interest in a way that reinforces the prospects of stability and security and guarantees Libya's sovereignty over all its territories.
Also present at the meeting were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President Sheikh Khalifa, Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security, and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, the Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, along with a number of officials in the Libyan government.
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Uefa Nations League: How it works
The Uefa Nations League, introduced last year, has reached its final stage, to be played over five days in northern Portugal. The format of its closing tournament is compact, spread over two semi-finals, with the first, Portugal versus Switzerland in Porto on Wednesday evening, and the second, England against the Netherlands, in Guimaraes, on Thursday.
The winners of each semi will then meet at Porto’s Dragao stadium on Sunday, with the losing semi-finalists contesting a third-place play-off in Guimaraes earlier that day.
Qualifying for the final stage was via League A of the inaugural Nations League, in which the top 12 European countries according to Uefa's co-efficient seeding system were divided into four groups, the teams playing each other twice between September and November. Portugal, who finished above Italy and Poland, successfully bid to host the finals.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Defining head lice
Pediculus humanus capitis are tiny wingless insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. The adult head louse is up to 3mm long, has six legs, and is tan to greyish-white in colour. The female lives up to four weeks and, once mature, can lay up to 10 eggs per day. These tiny nits firmly attach to the base of the hair shaft, get incubated by body heat and hatch in eight days or so.
Identifying lice
Lice can be identified by itching or a tickling sensation of something moving within the hair. One can confirm that a person has lice by looking closely through the hair and scalp for nits, nymphs or lice. Head lice are most frequently located behind the ears and near the neckline.
Treating lice at home
Head lice must be treated as soon as they are spotted. Start by checking everyone in the family for them, then follow these steps. Remove and wash all clothing and bedding with hot water. Apply medicine according to the label instructions. If some live lice are still found eight to 12 hours after treatment, but are moving more slowly than before, do not re-treat. Comb dead and remaining live lice out of the hair using a fine-toothed comb.
After the initial treatment, check for, comb and remove nits and lice from hair every two to three days. Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 10 minutes.Vacuum the floor and furniture, particularly where the infested person sat or lay.
Courtesy Dr Vishal Rajmal Mehta, specialist paediatrics, RAK Hospital
