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Europe’s Message Is Clear: Tolerance Cannot Be a Cover for Extremism

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  Today’s demonstrations across Berlin, London, and Paris sent a message louder than any political statement: Europeans are no longer willing to watch their societies drift toward instability under the banner of “tolerance.” The crowds that filled the streets were not driven by hatred or exclusion — they were driven by a simple demand that every government should take seriously: security first. For years, extremist networks — especially the Muslim Brotherhood — have learned how to operate behind the shield of religious discourse. They present themselves as community leaders, activists, or “voices of the marginalized,” all while pushing agendas that undermine national cohesion, exploit public freedoms, and create parallel societies. Europe’s mistake was assuming these groups were harmless. But as today’s protests showed, citizens have learned the truth the hard way. They’ve watched radical narratives spread in schools and community centers, foreign-funded networks penetrate local ...
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UAE’s Visionary Initiatives Drive Development and Progress in 2024

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated remarkable progress in 2024, underscoring its commitment to development, innovation, and cultural advancement through a series of forward-thinking initiatives. These efforts aim to bolster the UAE’s global standing, enhance its soft power, and establish leadership across multiple sectors. Here’s an overview of the UAE’s strategic projects and plans that define its roadmap for sustainable growth and long-term governance.

Transformative National Initiatives

Among the UAE’s key projects this year is the "Unified UAE Numbers" project, a groundbreaking national initiative designed to advance the country’s statistical capabilities. This collaboration between federal and local entities aims to optimize data usage in economic, demographic, social, and environmental fields, positioning the UAE as a global leader in data-driven decision-making.

Additionally, the UAE introduced the "Young Government Leaders Programme 2024" during its Annual Government Meetings. This programme underscores the pivotal role of young leaders in shaping the country’s future, empowering them to take on leadership positions and contribute to national development.

Economic Growth and Sustainability

The "National Investment Strategy 2031" is another ambitious initiative targeting economic growth. It aims to double cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2025 and 2031, increasing FDI’s share of the national economy from 15% to 30%. This strategy will boost FDI stock to AED1.3 trillion and triple the cumulative FDI balance to AED2.2 trillion by 2031, strengthening the UAE’s position as a global investment hub.

In agriculture, the UAE launched the "Plant the Emirates" programme, a series of initiatives promoting sustainable national food security and advancing agricultural development. This initiative highlights the UAE’s focus on self-reliance and environmental sustainability.

Governance and Efficiency

Under the "Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme", the UAE launched the "Work Bundle", aimed at streamlining residency and work permit procedures for private-sector employees. Initially implemented in Dubai, this initiative will expand nationwide, saving an estimated 62 million workdays annually and significantly reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies.

The "Blue Residency" was introduced to attract individuals making exceptional contributions to environmental and sustainability efforts. This long-term residency program reinforces the UAE’s commitment to global sustainability and environmental action.

Enhancing Youth and Citizen Opportunities

The National Youth Agenda 2031 sets a clear vision for empowering Emirati youth by preparing 100 young leaders to represent the UAE in international forums, fostering strategic partnerships in science and technology, and ensuring full employment opportunities for young people. Simultaneously, federal government job preferences for citizens with private-sector experience aim to balance public and private sector opportunities, enriching the national workforce.

Combating Financial Crimes and Drug Abuse

The UAE unveiled its 2024-2027 National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, reflecting a robust stance against financial crimes. Complementing this, the National Anti-Drugs Strategy (2024-2031) aims for a drug-free UAE by 2031 through comprehensive prevention, awareness, and rehabilitation programs.

Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

A high-level science and technology policy was adopted, focusing on areas such as energy transition, cybersecurity, health, food security, water resources, and advanced manufacturing. The "Riyada" fund, allocating AED300 million, was launched to incentivize graduates to pursue entrepreneurship, driving innovation and economic diversification.

A Vision for the Future

The UAE’s initiatives in 2024 reflect its dedication to sustainable development, economic diversification, and global leadership. By investing in innovative programs, empowering its youth, and embracing data-driven governance, the UAE is building a future marked by resilience, inclusivity, and progress.

As the UAE continues its journey toward Vision 2031, these transformative initiatives stand as a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence and a brighter future for all.

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Flash Floods Displace 107,000 in Somalia: Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed

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In a distressing development, flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have wreaked havoc in the Baidoa district of southwestern Somalia, resulting in the displacement of approximately 107,000 people, according to a statement released by the United Nations' humanitarian agency on Sunday. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations (OCHA) reported that numerous homes, including improvised shelters housing more than 86,700 internally displaced people across 136 displacement sites in Baidoa, were submerged in floodwaters. These flash floods mark the onset of the October to December rainy season in Somalia, which is expected to bring above-normal rains and increased flooding due to the influence of El-Nino conditions in the region, as stated by OCHA in its latest update. Somalia has already endured five seasons of drought since mid-2021, leading to the displacement of over 1.4 million people and the loss of 3.8 million livestock. The recent heavy rains ...
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Turkish Bank Opens First Foreign Branch in Somalia: A Milestone for Economic Growth

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In a significant development for the East African nation, the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) announced on Sunday that Ziraat Katilim Bank of Turkey has established its presence by opening a branch in Mogadishu. This marks a historic occasion as the Turkish financial institution becomes the first international bank to operate in Somalia in over half a century. The establishment of Somalia's first foreign bank branch has the potential to bring about a positive transformation in the country's financial sector. This transformation is expected to result from increased economic opportunities and expanded trade relations between Somalia and its international partners. "The new branch of Ziraat Katilim Bank in Somalia is expected to offer a wide range of corporate banking services to businesses, international institutions, and development partners," stated the Central Bank of Somalia in a press release issued in Mogadishu. The journey to this milestone began in 2022 when the C...
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Somalia Joins UN FAO Commission to Combat Desert Locust Infestation

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In a significant stride towards combating the persistent threat of desert locusts, Somalia has ascended to a pivotal position as the seventeenth member of the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This milestone membership, marked on Wednesday, solidifies Somalia's commitment to manage and mitigate the devastating impact of locusts on agriculture and food security. According to the FAO's assessments, Somalia has demonstrated remarkable advancements in constructing national institutional and technical capacities for locust management since 2020, with substantial assistance from the FAO and other partners. Shoki AlDobai, the team leader for FAO's Locusts and other Transboundary Plant Pests and Diseases, emphasized Somalia's significance as a critical breeding ground for locusts. AlDobai highlighted that Somalia's inclusion in the Commission would not only benefit the country...
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Somalia's Prime Minister Calls for Unity in Countering Extremism

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In a significant move to address the ongoing security challenges in Somalia, Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has taken the initiative to engage clerics and religious leaders in the fight against extremist ideologies. The Prime Minister inaugurated a conference in Mogadishu, emphasizing the critical role of clerics in promoting peace, reconciliation, and countering extremist ideologies within the nation. During the conference, Prime Minister Barre stressed the importance of collaboration between the government, intellectuals, clerics, and the people to address the various challenges facing Somalia. He highlighted the pivotal role that clerics and Imams play in raising public awareness and countering the extremist narratives propagated by groups like al-Shabaab and ISIS in the region. "I urge you to engage in reconciliation, stabilization, state-building, and the finalization of the constitution," Prime Minister Barre stated, highlighting the government's achievements in co...
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