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Daily Tribune
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Officials Meet UNESCO Director-General on Sidelines of UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Bahrain's Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, H.E. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, and H.E. Hamad Yaqoub Al Mahmeed, Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, met with H.E. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The meeting, held in the French city of Nice—host of this year's pivotal ocean-focused summit from June 9–13—also saw the presence of Bahrain's Ambassador to France, H.E. Essam Abdulaziz Al Jassim. During the discussion, Minister Al Mubarak praised the longstanding and fruitful partnership between Bahrain and UNESCO. He emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting ongoing national strategies and initiatives that reinforce progress across multiple sectors. Minister Al Mubarak underscored the critical need for intensified international cooperation to address pressing environmental challenges—chief among them, climate change and the preservation of natural resources, especially oceans and marine ecosystems. He commended UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for its instrumental role in building global capacity, promoting scientific knowledge-sharing, and advancing collaborative efforts to ensure ocean sustainability. Reflecting on the importance of the third UN Ocean Conference, Minister Al Mubarak stated, 'This gathering is a vital platform for reinforcing our shared responsibility to protect marine biodiversity and secure the future of our oceans for generations to come.' The high-level exchange reaffirmed Bahrain's proactive role on the global stage in championing environmental sustainability and preserving ecological balance, in alignment with UNESCO's mission and the global 2030 Agenda.
Daily Tribune
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Delegation Joins Global Leaders at UN Ocean Conference in France
Bahrain made waves on the international stage as two high-ranking officials represented the Kingdom at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference held in the coastal city of Nice, France, from June 9 to 13, 2025. His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and His Excellency Mr. Hamad Yaqoub Al Mahmeed, Director General of the Office of the Prime Minister, took part in this high-level summit, accompanied by His Excellency Mr. Essam Abdulaziz Al Jassim, Bahrain's Ambassador to France. Under the theme 'Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean,' the conference—co-hosted by France and Costa Rica—brought together a diverse global audience of government officials, UN and NGO representatives, financial institutions, researchers, and civil society groups to address one of the planet's most pressing environmental challenges. Minister Al Mubarak highlighted Bahrain's firm commitment to environmental stewardship, grounded in the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the forward-thinking directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He reaffirmed Bahrain's ongoing efforts to align national projects and policies with global sustainability goals, particularly through the 'Blueprint Bahrain' initiative, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. "The Kingdom stands in solidarity with the international community in tackling climate change and protecting natural resources, especially our oceans and seas," stated Minister Al Mubarak. "Through strategic collaboration with UN bodies, Bahrain continues to yield tangible outcomes in environmental sustainability across multiple sectors." The UN Ocean Conference supports Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14): conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources. Discussions included addressing plastic pollution, curbing overfishing, and expanding marine protected areas. A key outcome of the conference is the expected endorsement of the Nice Ocean Action Plan and the Declaration on Ocean Preservation and Sustainable Blue Economies, setting a roadmap for intensified global cooperation and concrete measures to safeguard marine ecosystems for future generations.
Al Etihad
02-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Aldar unveils Dh 40 bn Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi's first coastal wellness destination
2 June 2025 21:03 ABU DHABI (WAM) Aldar unveiled on Monday the master plan for Abu Dhabi's next iconic island destination, Fahid Island, which has an 11km coastline and a gross development value of over Dh 40 billion. With 4.6km of pristine beachfront on one side of the island and serene mangrove forests on the other, the island is a wellness sanctuary offering a seamless connection to the part of the 2.7 million sqm island is no more than a five-minute walk to the water's edge, creating a vibrant island culture complete with refined coastal residences, curated leisure, and 5-star hospitality. Aldar has also partnered with a leading international institution to introduce an elevated education experience to Fahid Island in line with Abu Dhabi's vision to become a regional hub for excellence in education. The school will become an integral part of the community, providing a key differentiator for family life on the between Abu Dhabi's most desirable lifestyle destination, Yas Island, and its cultural centre, Saadiyat Island, Fahid Island is where entertainment and culture meet wellness. A celebration of contrasts, the island offers a unique mix of city and sand, retail and relaxation, energy and serenity, and all with exceptional connectivity – Yas Island's thrilling theme parks, Saadiyat Island's Cultural District, and Zayed International Airport are all accessible in under 15 Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar said: 'Abu Dhabi is a thriving, global destination where heritage and innovation combine to create a world-class environment to live, work, and explore. Sustainable and inclusive development has been a critical part of this success, which is why Aldar remains focused on delivering communities that reflect the values and ambitions of the UAE. Fahid Island is the latest chapter in that journey—building on the success of Saadiyat and Yas Islands to offer a new benchmark in premium waterfront living, wellness, and sustainable design."Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Aldar, said: 'Our plans for Fahid Island support a thriving real estate market in Abu Dhabi, where we are seeing incredible demand from buyers within the local market as well as overseas investors. With a gross development value of over Dh 40 billion, Fahid Island is one of the largest mixed-use residential masterplans launched in Abu Dhabi and will ensure the emirate consolidates its position as one of the world's most desirable destinations to reside, invest, and visit.''Fahid Island is the world's first Fitwel-certified island, highlighting the health-focused design of the destination. The island has also received LEED City and Communities Platinum precertification and is targeting an Estidama 3-Pearl rating. In addition, the masterplan has been thoughtfully designed to ensure and promote eco-friendly mobility and connectivity, with pedestrian bridges linking the two sides of the island, as well as a streetscape designed to prioritise foot traffic paired with a shading strategy using innovative design for outdoor thermal has engaged some of the world's most renowned architects to design the island's residential offering, including Japanese architects Kengo Kuma and Koichi Takada who have designed two separate residential concepts on the island. Further residential developments are being designed by London headquartered ACME and UAE-based NAGA Architects. More than 6,000 luxury residences are planned for the island, ranging from apartments and townhouses to ultra-luxury villas. The first residential development to be introduced on Fahid Island - Fahid Beach Residences -sets a new standard for exclusive beachfront living in Abu Dhabi. This limited collection of seven buildings, each featuring 65 residences, reflects a carefully crafted approach to privacy and world-class design.
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man City chief sends message to fans waiting for verdict on 130 charges hearing
Manchester City and the Premier League are still waiting for the independent commission's verdict on the 130 charges the club face over the alleged breaking of financial fair play rules Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has urged fans to remain patient with the club still waiting on the verdict of the 130 charges they face. The Premier League charged City back in February 2023. The club were accused of breaking financial fair play rules over a nine-year period, which started in 2009 and went on until 2018. They have also been charged with failing to co-operate with Premier League investigations into their finances. The Premier League allege City failed to provide accurate financial information. It is also alleged that City they didn't fully disclose the financial remunerations that were made to one of their managers over a four-year period. City are also accused of failing to comply with UEFA's FFP rules over a five-year period. For their part, the club deny all the charges and a 10-week trial was heard by an independent panel earlier this year. A verdict was originally expected in Spring 2025, but there is still no sign of it being published. Al Mubarak has now reiterated that supporters need to stay patient while the wait continues. He told City's club website: 'Well, I suppose the only thing I can say is we still don't have a ruling. Once there's a ruling, I'll be able to speak about it. Until then we just have to be patient, and it'll come, and we will talk about it, I promise you, once we have the ruling.' With the charges hanging over the club, they endured a difficult season, finishing third in the Premier League. It is just the second time in Pep Guardiola's career that his team has finished outside the top two of their division. City also failed to win a major trophy, though their third-place finish did ensure qualification for the Champions League. Al Mubarak has insisted City have learned their lessons and expects the club to be active players in the summer transfer market. 'I can tell you today, we have clearly identified who exactly are the targets, in what positions, and we have our clear number one option, our clear number two option,' he added. 'And we'll go about our business, and it will be very clear, very swift. Our objective is to try to be ready with the new squad for the Club World Cup. We will be back. This season is a season that's now behind us. Today is a new day. "We start working and preparing for next season. And by the way, we've been doing that since January. And we will take all the good things and the not so good things from this season and learn from it and improve from it and get better. 'And I can assure you, this Club will do everything possible to come back to the standards that we know we all can achieve and that we know, we will achieve. Because really, if there's one thing I'd like right now, it's to turn that page from last season and just immediately start focusing on next season.'
Egypt Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Man City will complete transfers before Club World Cup, says Al Mubarak
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is seen before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo (Reuters) - Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has promised the club will be ready with a new squad in time for the FIFA Club World Cup and that their transfer moves will be very swift. Premier League clubs agreed to open a pre-Club World Cup transfer window, opens new tab on June 1 for 10 days to allow teams to sign players before the tournament. "We have clearly identified who exactly are the targets, in what positions, and we have our clear number one option, our clear number two option," Al Mubarak said in an interview with City's club media channels. "And we'll go about our business and it will be very clear, very swift. And our objective is to try to be ready with the new squad for the Club World Cup." City face Wydad AC in their first game of the tournament on June 18. The team, bidding for a fifth successive Premier League title, suffered a mid-season free fall and finished third in the table, not securing a Champions League berth until the final day of the season. Al Mubarak admitted City had not been successful in last summer's transfer window. "Last summer, we probably should have been more aggressive in some of the changes we needed to do," Al Mubarak said. "We didn't do that and that ended up costing us this year. We already started that rebuild of this team in January." City brought in Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez during the January window. They lost to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, however, and ended the season without a trophy for the first time since 2016-17. "I think all the players, they're excited, they're excited about coming back. Nobody feels good about how we finished the season," Al Mubarak said. "They want to come back hungry. And I can see the hunger. I was speaking to Rodri as an example, he's looking for games. Erling (Haaland) didn't want to go on vacation." Spanish midfielder Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, suffered a serious knee injury in September and did not return to action until the season's final two games.
