Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, both of whom were in attendance at Zabeel Palace. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, both of whom were in attendance at Zabeel Palace. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, both of whom were in attendance at Zabeel Palace. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, both of whom were in attendance at Zabeel Palace. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai Ruler says public and private sectors to tackle challenges together


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed government and business officials to a majlis.

He spoke of the need for the public and private sectors to work closely and for young people to be involved in the nation's progress.

Sheikh Mohammed further expressed "his appreciation for the efforts undertaken by various stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s development journey and meet the needs of the community", a statement on his website said.

He highlighted the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors to help realise the vision of the UAE and Dubai and accelerate the country’s development
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

He welcomed visitors to the majlis at Zabeel Palace on Tuesday evening.

The meeting was held in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince and chairman of the Executive Council, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

"During the meeting, His Highness said that development is a continuous process aimed at achieving the nation’s goals and aspirations," the statement said.

"He highlighted the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors to help realise the vision of the UAE and Dubai and accelerate the country’s development.

"The meeting also discussed efforts to further improve government services and enhance the business-friendly legislative framework, which is vital to consolidate Dubai’s status as a preferred investment destination."

Sheikh Mohammed spoke of the importance of exploring new public-private partnerships and "discovering solutions to challenges that stand in the way of co-operation between the two sectors".

The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, chairman of the Dubai Media Council and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.

Overall standings

1. Christopher Froome (GBR/Sky) 68hr 18min 36sec,

2. Fabio Aru (ITA/AST) at 0:18.

3. Romain Bardet (FRA/ALM) 0:23.

4. Rigoberto Uran (COL/CAN) 0:29.

5. Mikel Landa (ESP/SKY) 1:17.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

What is Genes in Space?

Genes in Space is an annual competition first launched by the UAE Space Agency, The National and Boeing in 2015.

It challenges school pupils to design experiments to be conducted in space and it aims to encourage future talent for the UAE’s fledgling space industry. It is the first of its kind in the UAE and, as well as encouraging talent, it also aims to raise interest and awareness among the general population about space exploration. 

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MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

MATCH INFO

What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)

LA LIGA FIXTURES

Thursday (All UAE kick-off times)

Sevilla v Real Betis (midnight)

Friday

Granada v Real Betis (9.30pm)

Valencia v Levante (midnight)

Saturday

Espanyol v Alaves (4pm)

Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7pm)

Leganes v Real Valladolid (9.30pm)

Mallorca v Barcelona (midnight)

Sunday

Atletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid (4pm)

Real Madrid v Eibar (9.30pm)

Real Sociedad v Osasuna (midnight)

The biog

Year of birth: 1988

Place of birth: Baghdad

Education: PhD student and co-researcher at Greifswald University, Germany

Hobbies: Ping Pong, swimming, reading

 

 

ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

Four-day collections of TOH

Day             Indian Rs (Dh)        

Thursday    500.75 million (25.23m)

Friday         280.25m (14.12m)

Saturday     220.75m (11.21m)

Sunday       170.25m (8.58m)

Total            1.19bn (59.15m)

(Figures in millions, approximate)

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In numbers

Number of Chinese tourists coming to UAE in 2017 was... 1.3m

Alibaba’s new ‘Tech Town’  in Dubai is worth... $600m

China’s investment in the MIddle East in 2016 was... $29.5bn

The world’s most valuable start-up in 2018, TikTok, is valued at... $75bn

Boost to the UAE economy of 5G connectivity will be... $269bn 

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Updated: November 16, 2022, 8:58 AM`