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04/10/2024

Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by jailed ex-PM Imran's party Dubai News TV

24/09/2024

In October 2021, then-Major General Asim Malik had been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and was then appointed the adjutant general.

22/09/2024

The Israeli military says over 100 rockets have been fired into the country from Lebanon, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa.

13/09/2024

Putin warns Ukraine use of long-range arms will put NATO at war with Russia Dubai News TV

06/09/2024

Pakistan’s top court restores anticorruption law amendments Dubai News TV

31/08/2024

The 19-year-old Palestinian TikTok star Medo Halimy began making his “tent life” video series when he took refuge with his family earlier this year in a strip of southern Gaza that Israel has designated a humanitarian safe zone.

29/08/2024

Your daily horoscope for today, Thursday, August 29, 2024

28/08/2024

They are sworn enemies, notoriously tough negotiators and know that the outcome of the talks will profoundly shape their legacies.

26/08/2024

What’s behind the bloodiest recent attacks in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province? Dubai News TV

01/04/2024

Eid Al Fitr holidays for UAE private sector announced - -Fitr - DNTV, Staff ReporterThe Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Monday announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for private sector.The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on its X platform wrote “that Monday, 29 Ramadan (8 April 2024) to 3 Shawwal (or what is equivalent to it in Gregorian calendar) will be a paid holiday for all employees in the private sector across the UAE on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.”On Sunday the UAE Cabinet had announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, 8th April 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, 15th April.The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued a circular regarding the Eid Al Fitr holiday to all federal entities. -

On Sunday the UAE Cabinet had announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, 8th April 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, 15th April.

01/04/2024

As those fleeing al-Shifa get to south Gaza, they recount Israeli torture - - Two people, one who was in the besieged hospital and one who lived nearby, tell of their ordeal to escape.
Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Mohammad Sukkar is safe now – or safer – but even as the team at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah work to help him, his eyes fill with tears as he recounts his experience in al-Shifa Hospital.

The 27-year-old man fled south, wounded and stripped of his clothes, after days of siege and then detention by the Israeli army in the Shifa complex, along with dozens of other people.

“I had been displaced from al-Shujayea east of Gaza, which was destroyed and I was volunteering at the hospital after being displaced,” Sukkar told media, lying on a makeshift pallet fashioned out of some rough grey blankets on the floor.

“Late on a Monday … there was intense gunfire as Israeli tanks advanced towards the hospital,” he said.

“We didn’t know what was going on. The Israeli army ordered us via loudspeakers to stay inside the complex buildings and not move at all.”

Sukkar and dozens of other displaced people – many of them families with children – were trapped, along with sick people, for four agonising days in a Shifa building.

“We had no water or food. We were starving, and so afraid of the artillery shelling. All we could hear was the army booming through loudspeakers, shooting people and burning buildings around us,” he said.

“We didn’t even think of going outside.”

“The army opened fire, forcing us to beg for safe passage, telling them we wanted to get out as we were starving and there was no water.

“The soldiers insisted we return to the building but then, minutes later, they called out that all the men should stay and line up and the women should gather and head south.”

The soldiers made the men strip and hold their hands above their heads as they handcuffed and blindfolded them.

“For four days, we were shackled in the cold in the hospital courtyard without food or water,” he said, pausing as a medic came by and administered some medication to him.

“If we asked for anything, the soldiers shouted at us, kicked us with their boots, spat at us, and insulted us with the most horrific words,” Sukkar continued.

‘Waving white flags’

Eventually, the soldiers released some of the detainees, ordering them to go south – without their clothes or belongings.

“We started walking towards al-Rashid Street. I was with five young detainees and we were all shivering from cold and fear. The roads were full of tanks and soldiers, bodies on the ground – but we kept walking, our hands raised above our heads.”

After attacking him, the soldiers told Sukkar to go, but he had been beaten so hard he was not able to walk. So they loaded him into a military jeep and threw him out near the checkpoint.

“My hands and feet were very painful and bleeding. I was crawling until a passer-by saw me, gave me first aid, and took me to the hospital.”

Arriving at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in an ambulance was Mohammad Marshoud, a thin, subdued 25-year-old man with a clump of soiled medical cotton taped to one side of his head.

He was injured when Israeli forces shelled his family’s home in the vicinity of the al-Shifa Hospital, where he was staying with 15 family members, including his elderly parents, his sisters, their children and some cousins.

After an ordeal that lasted days, Marshoud was able to walk to the south with his cousin, both of them badly injured and stripped of all their clothing. He does not know the fate of any of the rest of his family.

It was only when emergency response teams found them that they were able to give them blue plastic gowns to protect them from the cold a bit.

“We were sleeping when we were surprised by the Israeli tanks,” Marshoud said of the day the siege began around al-Shifa.

“We got ready to flee but when I opened the door, there were tanks on our doorstep.

“Everyone was in extreme terror. We cowered in a small corridor, unable to move with all the shooting. The children were crying and the women screaming in fear. We were sure we’d all die.”

Artillery shells exploded in the house, wounding Marshoud, his cousin, and his elderly father, all of whom were hit by shrapnel in the head and back.

“We weren’t able to call an ambulance. We crawled around to grab bits of clothing or medical gauze from here and there in the house so we could stop our wounds bleeding,” said Marshoud, who works as a nurse. -

Two people, one who was in the besieged hospital and one who lived nearby, tell of their ordeal to escape.

01/04/2024

Dubai Autism Centre launches its 18th awareness campaign - - Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Autism Centre launched its 18th one-month-long Autism Awareness Campaign coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on 2 April, under the slogan “Trusting Parents, Empowered Kids”. Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim, Chairman of Dubai Autism Centre, said, “As part of worldwide efforts to advance autism awareness, the UAE joins the global community in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day. Our commitment is reflected in our notable achievements in empowering people of determination, and helping them become integral and valued members of our society. These accomplishments reflect the priority our wise leadership places on the inclusion of people of determination, the protection of their rights, and the recognition of their vital role in realising sustainable development objectives.”Al Qassim highlighted Sheikh Hamdan’s dedication to empowering people of determination by providing them with the resources needed to reach their full potential, and raising the UAE’s position as a global leader in integrating and ensuring the wellbeing of people of determination.Regarding the campaign’s aims, Mohammed Al Emadi, Director General of the Dubai Autism Centre said, “In alignment with the Dubai Social Agenda 33 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme of ‘Family: The Foundation of Our Nation’, this year’s campaign emphasises the importance of building stronger bonds between parents and their children on the autism spectrum.” Al Emadi emphasised the significance of having faith in the capabilities of children with autism and taking pride in their achievements, which enables these children to engage fully in social activities. He stressed on the importance of their inclusion in social groups that are welcoming, ensuring they feel safe and supported within a nurturing family setting.Al Emadi also stated that the campaign features a variety of events and activities to promote awareness, most notably Ramadan awareness nights, workshops for mainstream teachers, and educational sessions for public and private sector organisations to create more autism-friendly environments and build a more inclusive and welcoming community for everyone.In a push for early intervention, Al Emadi also said the campaign will include free early autism screenings and comprehensive assessments of people with autism and developmental disorders.Al Emadi explained that the campaign will utilise mass media, cinemas, and a network of over 2,000 digital screens in public spaces across the UAE, including ENOC gas stations, Union Coops, Géant and Aswaaq supermarkets, and shopping centres. Al Emadi praised the efforts of the leading partners and supporters of the campaign, extending his special thanks to wasl Asset Management Group, the campaign’s strategic partner. He also extended his gratitude to the campaign’s main partners including Emirates Islamic Bank, Dubai Holding, Dubai Investments, Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai), Union Coop, and GET Group. The Dubai Autism Centre’s Director General acknowledged the valuable support of their partners in the campaign, including Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police, Dubai Airports, Dubai Health Authority, Emirates Health Services, Community Development Authority in Dubai, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Culture, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Dubai World Trade Centre, and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Al Emadi also acknowledged the contributions of other sponsors and supporters, such as Aster DM Healthcare, Global Village, GMG Group, The Green Planet, Ski Dubai, The H Hotel, Nando’s, and SHEIN. He also extended his gratitude to the campaign’s media and advertising partners, including the Government of Dubai Media Office, as well as Zee Entertainment, Hypermedia Advertising, Hills Advertising, Novo Cinemas, Gulf News, Dar Al Khaleej, and ITP Media Group. He praised the efforts of Balsam Healthcare Development, represented by the ‘Balsam’ show on Noor Dubai Radio.As part of the campaign, the Dubai Autism Centre, in cooperation with the Community Development Authority in Dubai, is organising a Ramadan evening on Thursday (4th April) that features panel discussions. Topics that will be addressed include the importance of family support and ways to strengthen the relationship of parents with their children with autism, and enhance belief and pride in their abilities. The event, to be held at the Al Khawaneej Majlis in the presence of families of people with autism, government officials and representatives of POD centres, will include competitions, raffles, and prizes.Under the umbrella of the campaign, the Centre will also organise a number of awareness and training workshops to educate private school employees in Dubai on the basic approach to dealing with students with autism, in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures and systems.Highlighting the role of media in supporting the campaign, Ashok Namboodiri, Chief Business Officer- International Business said, “For over ten years, Zee Entertainment Middle East has partnered with the Dubai Autism Centre to raise awareness about autism and emphasise the significance of fostering inclusivity. It’s imperative that we acknowledge and honour the accomplishments of individuals and families navigating autism, facing additional hurdles daily. As a society, it’s vital for us to offer collective support. Leveraging the influence of media, our goal is to deepen awareness about autism through collaboration with the Dubai Autism Centre. We aspire to invoke societal change by uplifting individuals and practising compassion together.”On World Autism Awareness Day, landmarks across the world are illuminated in blue to honour the day. As part of the 18th annual autism awareness campaign, a number of landmarks in Dubai will light up in blue, including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Global Village, and Ain Dubai.Since its inception, the Dubai Autism Centre has been dedicated to increasing public understanding of autism. This effort goes beyond merely highlighting the symptoms, but also involves educating both individuals and organisations on how to engage properly with people with autism. At the forefront of this educational endeavour is their yearly autism awareness campaign, initiated in 2006. This campaign is strategically launched on World Autism Awareness Day each year.The Dubai Autism Centre was established in 2001 by a decree of the Ruler of Dubai as the first Emirati non-profit organisation in the UAE that aims to provide integrated consulting, educational, and specialised therapeutic services in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As per Decree No. 26 of 2021, one of the Centre’s main objectives is to contribute to transforming Dubai into a leading global hub for special education programmes and specialised rehabilitative treatment services for people diagnosed with ASD.In 2017, the opening of the Centre’s largest facility in the region marked a significant leap forward in autism care and support. Located in the Al Garhoud area, its fully-equipped facility aims to cover the high demand for its services with a total built-up area of 270,000 square feet that increased its capacity to 150%. The facility includes 40 classrooms, 22 motor therapy clinics, 18 speech therapy clinics, three sensory-therapy rooms, and a range of laboratories and medical clinics designed according to the latest international standards to provide a suitable educational environment for children with autism.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. ASD can cause significant social, communication, and behavioural challenges. According to recent studies, one in 36 children is affected by ASD. - https://dubainews.tv/?p=94297