Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called for a “renewed commitment to multilateralism” at the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday.
The last speaker of the morning session, Mr Shoukry outlined Egypt's vision of world events and how it hoped to navigate a “myriad of intertwined crises".
He reaffirmed Egypt's support of the UN and called for other countries to support the institution.
“I call upon all those gathered to respect the UN system and reinvigorated and work on reforming it,” he told the 193-member General Assembly.
As part of those reforms, Mr Shoukry endorsed the “African position calling for the reform of the Security Council", under which Africa would have permanent representatives.
The Egyptian minister said his country still believed a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders was the best way forward in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
“We must refrain from any unilateral measures that will change the facts on the ground and undermine chances for a final solution,” Mr Shoukry said.
On Thursday, Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid endorsed a two-state solution in his speech to the General Assembly, in a rare sign of support from an Israeli leader.
But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took little stock in Mr Lapid’s words.
In his address to the assembly on Friday, he said Palestinians were losing hope for a two-state solution and that Israel was not a “partner” in the peace process.
Touching on a host of different issues facing Middle East countries, Mr Shoukry said Egypt "supported political solutions in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Sudan".
Going grey? A stylist's advice
If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”
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Biography
Her family: She has four sons, aged 29, 27, 25 and 24 and is a grandmother-of-nine
Favourite book: Flashes of Thought by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Favourite drink: Water
Her hobbies: Reading and volunteer work
Favourite music: Classical music
Her motto: I don't wait, I initiate
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What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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