Global Outlook

 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the third president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has appointed Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei as Chief of Staff of the country’s Armed Forces. Sheikh Mohamed also issued a Federal Decree on Tuesday appointing Staff Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei as Chief of Staff and Hamad Al Rumaithi as a Military Affairs Adviser to the UAE President. Earlier, Lt Gen Al Mazrouei served as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Lt Gen Al Rumaithi served as Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces . Last year, Al Rumaithi was honoured with the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Military Order for his contribution to the Armed Forces. The late President, Sheikh Khalifa, honoured him in May 2022. While speaking to mark the 46th Armed Forces Unification Day on May 6 2022, the late President of the UAE appreciated the contribution of Lt Gen Al Rumaithi. Sheikh Khalifa also paid tribute to those who served the nation.  Sheikh Mohammed bin Ra...

 Their Majesties Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates have sent their congratulations on Eid Al Adha to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition to expressing their heartfelt congratulations on the occasion, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah Similar congratulations were addressed to Arab and Muslim leaders on the occasion by Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates. The UAE's rulers were also congratulated on Eid Al Adha by the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers.