A division of the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the second day of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The delegation is led by Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in FNC.
It included FNC's members Sarah Falaknaz, Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, and Afra Rashid Al Basti, Deputy Secretary-General of Parliamentary Communication at the FNC.
During the discussion on "The Role of Parliaments in Confronting the Disintegration of the Multilateral Trading System and Overcoming Threats Related to the Outcomes of Global Crises," Marwan Al Muhairi emphasised the crucial role of parliaments in addressing challenges and fostering a cooperative global environment.
He highlighted the importance of supporting multilateral institutions, such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO). He stressed the need to strengthen these institutions and ensure they receive the necessary resources and funding to uphold the principles of free and fair trade.
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), took part in the G20 Health Ministers Meeting and G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers meeting hosted by Brazil from October 29-31.
In line with directives from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for media innovation, the Dubai Media Council met with TikTok to explore new partnership opportunities focused on media advancement and knowledge exchange.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on private sector companies with 20 to 49 employees to expedite the hiring of at least one Emirati by the end of 2024.
The UAE's economic growth is projected to lead the GCC in 2025, primarily driven by the non-oil sector, according to the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, Dr. Jihad Azour.