Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, with Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, at last year's Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace. Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, with Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, at last year's Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace. Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, with Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, at last year's Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace. Wam
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, with Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, at last year's Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace. Wam

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace to hold 10th meeting in December


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The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace will hold its 10th meeting in December.

The annual event brings together religious leaders, ministers, UN representatives and other senior figures to promote global coexistence.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, the forum's secretary general, said the event would continue to spread the message of peace and tolerance, and provide a vital space for scholars and researchers to advance this goal.

The news came following a two-day meeting held by the forum's board of trustees that ended on Sunday, state news agency Wam reported.

Discussions centred on this year's forum: how it is an opportunity to document and recall the achievements of the event over the past decade, and a time to discuss the future of world peace, and ways to sustain it.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, who is also Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, praised Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, for sponsoring the forum and the UAE public for their support.

Last year, it was announced that Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has won the 2022 Imam Hasan bin Ali International Peace Prize, presented by the forum under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah.

The award honours leaders and scholars who have presented practical initiatives and scientific contributions to promote peace.

The Abu Dhabi Awards explained:

What are the awards? They honour anyone who has made a contribution to life in Abu Dhabi.

Are they open to only Emiratis? The awards are open to anyone, regardless of age or nationality, living anywhere in the world.

When do nominations close? The process concludes on December 31.

How do I nominate someone? Through the website.

When is the ceremony? The awards event will take place early next year.

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

The distance learning plan

Spring break will be from March 8 - 19

Public school pupils will undergo distance learning from March 22 - April 2. School hours will be 8.30am to 1.30pm

Staff will be trained in distance learning programmes from March 15 - 19

Teaching hours will be 8am to 2pm during distance learning

Pupils will return to school for normal lessons from April 5

Updated: May 22, 2023, 10:57 AM`