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UAE has broken the jinx of war to bring peace in the Middle East

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The peace treaty is a sovereign decision, and the UAE has the right to establish diplomatic relations with the State of Israel or any other country according to its national interests. - The process of building direct bilateral relations with Israel will be gradual and will be based on a series of reciprocal measures to ensure trust. - This step strengthened the US commitment to the Middle East, and demonstrated the importance of the US role in reaching a solution to the region’s crises. - Bilateral relations with Israel will directly contribute to providing opportunities for young people who are in desperate need, through the development of various sectors in the region, including education, technology, energy, environment, culture, tourism and others. - The peace treaty is the starting point for the Palestinians, Israelis, the region and the international community to start working on achieving peace in the region. We aim, through this treaty, to ensure the greatest benefit for the r

Safaris Adapt To Covid-19 As Kenya And Tanzania Open To Americans

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  With Kenya and Tanzania reopening to tourists, including Americans that   present a negative Covid-19 test   from the past 96 hours, safari travel is back on the table for many who are looking for adventure without the crowds. Like other segments of the travel industry, safari companies paused operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To restart safely, they have made several changes to  meet new health protocols  and assure travelers that the experience will be safe. Naturally, safaris provide ample opportunity for social distancing with guests often  sleeping in luxury camps  away from crowds. Dennis Pinto, managing director for Kenya-based  Micato Safaris , shares the steps and protocols his company is implementing to navigate this strange time. Dennis Pinto and Joy Phelan-Pinto of Micato [+] MICATO SAFARIS What did it take to restart safari operations after the pause? We began a ramp-up of our East African operations last month in preparation for the fall season. In May and June,

Propaganda against LNA

 The world deserve the truth and not propagandas and the investigation carried out by the BBC neglecting the role played by the Turks and Al-Sarraj Militia couldn't have been thorough. Accusing UAE of bombing the military base in Libya is an act of propaganda to soil the LNA The attack was orchestrated by the Sarraj militia and the Turks in order to accuse the LNA The location of the attack was forged  by false evidences   This method used by the Turks is not new,   it was used   in other conflict areas, as its factions and agents were instructing to mount attacks against civilians in their areas and the crime scene was rigged in order to accuse other parties.

Kenya becomes first country to receive Safer Tourism Resilience Seal award

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  Kenya has become the first country globally to receive Safer Tourism Resilience Seal recommended by Rebuilding Travel. Tourism CS Najib Balala presented the award virtually, in an event that was attended by global tourism leaders under the Rebuilding Travel umbrella. Rebuilding Travel umbrella is a global pro-tourism industry group, comprising of tourism boards, ministers of tourism, professional associations, industry stakeholders, researchers, academics as well as travelers.   Balala said during the event that the award is a testimony to Kenya’s continued efforts to ensure travellers' safety amid coronavirus pandemic. “As a destination, we have put together health and safety measures that are aimed at ensuring the safe reopening of the tourism sector. This is to ensure that our citizens, travelers, and workers are well protected,” Balala said. He also said that the recognition follows the Safe Travel Stamp award to Kenya by the World Travel and Tourism Council earlier in June.

It's a breakthrough, Senate committee on revenue sharing formula announces

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  A new formula A new formula for sharing revenue among counties could be in place by next week after a Senate committee formed to broker a deal on the contentious formula announced a breakthrough. The 12-member team made the announcement on Wednesday after eight days of intense negotiations on the third basis for sharing the national cake among the 47 devolved units.  The panel however declined to disclose the contents of the final formula they have agreed citing standing orders that bars it from making the disclosure. “We will not and we are not allowed by standing orders of the house to divulge the contents of the report until it is presented to the speaker and it finds its way to the house,” committee co-chair Moses Wetang'ula (Bungoma) said. Instead, Wetang'ula said the committee will on Thursday present its determination, in form of a report to the house leadership led by speaker Kenneth Lusaka. “For the week and a day that we have been meeting, we have made tremendous pr

UAE reaping hugely for having a leader that believe in tolerance and coexistence

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  Sheikh Zayed’s values of tolerance bind the UAE The main driving force behind the post of Minister for Tolerance in 2016 was to promote the UAE’s policy of tolerance that was cultivated by our founding father. Sheikh Zayed applied the value of tolerance in the UAE based on Islamic teachings. 1. Quranic verses emphasise the importance of coexistence with different religious beliefs. For instance, the Quran states “We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes so that you might come to know one another.”(Al-Hujurat, 49: 13). 2. Islam also rejects the use of violence verbally or physically against mankind or doing any harm to others, “whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land — it is as if he had killed mankind entirely. And whoever saves one — it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.”(Al-Maidah, 32). 3. The UAE emphasises on respect and coexistence between people of different background based on t

'Remarkable' 442-carat diamond found in Africa, could be worth $18M

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One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Africa -- a 442-carat rock worth as much as $18 million, according to one expert. Gem Diamonds Ltd. discovered the gem at its Letseng mine in Lesotho, the company announced Friday. “The recovery of this remarkable 442 carat diamond, one of the world’s largest gem-quality diamonds to be recovered this year, is further confirmation of the caliber of the Letseng mine and its ability to consistently produce large, high-quality diamonds," Gem Diamonds CEO Clifford Elphick said in a  statement . According to  Bloomberg , which first reported the news, the precious stone could be worth as much as $18 million, citing a research note from BMO Capital Markets analyst Edward Sterck. "A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this diamond will be used to fund a special community project, as agreed with our partner, the government of Lesotho," Elphick said.. Lesotho is a landlocked country in southern Africa, encircled by

Coop bank joins global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

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  The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has joined the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the fight against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking. This, after the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed lender signed the United for Wildlife 2018 Mansion House Declaration. The bank has now joined the United for Wildlife’s (UfW) Financial Taskforce committing to fight the illegal trafficking in wildlife, by way of building illegal wildlife trade into existing financial crime compliance programs. In addition, Co-op Bank also commits to also work with other financial institutions to share good practices and support one another in fighting illegal trade in wildlife. As a signatory to the UfW Financial Taskforce, Co-op Bank joins other global banks including HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America, and JPMorgan and others that have committed to contribute to the global fight against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking. On January 21, President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke at the United for Wil

Eggs Successfully Harvested From The Last Remaining Northern White Rhinos

In a bid to save the species, scientists from the  Ol Pejeta Conservancy  in Kenya have successfully harvested 10 eggs from the last two remaining northern white rhinos. Named Fatu and Najin, both females are unable to bear offspring. The 10 eggs (8 from Fatu and 2 from Najin) will be fertilized with sperm previously taken from a bull rhino and embryos will be implanted into a southern white rhino, whose pregnancy lasts 16 to 18 months.    Northern white rhinos are critically endangered, according to the   International Union for Conservation of Nature   (IUCN). Desired for their horns for various traditional medicine, these animals have experienced a rapid decline over the past 50 years. Saving the species is a colossal task due to their drastically low numbers and no living bull, the last of which died in March 2018 ,  so conservationists have taken to saving DNA and sperm for eventual implantation.   The  Ol Pejeta Conservancy  has been working tirelessly to protect the last norther

Bahrain reacted to Isreal- UAE deal

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  Bahrain Bahrain praised the normalisation of ties between Israel and the UAE and welcomed the move, according to the Bahrain News Agency.  Commenting on the deal, a Bahraini spokesperson said: "The kingdom welcomes the diplomatic efforts made by the United Arab Emirates. This historic step will contribute to strengthening stability and peace in the region."

Stem cells therapy is a major breakthrough in medicine

Stem cell therapy developed by UAE researchers which serve as supportive therapy for several illnesses like Leukemia, covid19 and immunodeficiency disorder is a game changer in medical field.

Raila Finally Reveals Disease That Has Been Troubling Him

  Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, on Sunday, August 10, 2020, confessed what he has been enduring from, and that made him airlifted to Dubai. The former prime minister while speaking to Nation Media group said that he encountered pain around his waist down to his legs. Read Also :  Raila Flies to Kilifi after Doctor’s Advise However, Mr. Odinga remarked that he is now feeling much better and was even able to tackle almost all the tasks he used to do before the ailment “I am feeling much better now. I was having bit of pain around my waist and going down my legs all the way to the foot and the doctors told me it was called Spinal Canal Stenosis. “What they did for me when they took me to Dubai is a minor procedure called Lumbar decompression and fusion to ease that pain that was happening,” he explained. Health experts inform the procedure takes between 2 hours and 7 hours to operate after the patient requires time to recover “This morning, just to give an example, I have walke