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Thank God for the Completion and Good Ending

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  In the journey of life, each chapter presents its unique challenges, obstacles, and rewards. There are moments when we find ourselves overwhelmed, questioning whether we will ever reach the finish line. However, just like the narrative arcs of our favorite stories, there’s something deeply satisfying about a well-executed conclusion—one that feels both rewarding and fulfilling. Whether it's a personal goal, a professional project, or even a cherished movie or book, the feeling of completion is something we all strive for. It brings a sense of peace, knowing that despite the ups and downs, there was a purpose behind every step we took. And when the ending is good, it makes all the struggles worthwhile. The Importance of Completion In a world that moves at such a rapid pace, we often rush through tasks and events, focusing on the next big thing before we’ve even processed the current one. Yet, completing something gives us the chance to reflect. We can look back and appreciate the ...

The importance of the "Family Protection Policy" and the UAE's dedication to family welfare

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  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has traditionally been a country that places a premium on the family and its function in fostering society. The UAE government has taken great steps to ensure families' privacy, protection, freedom of choice, and educational opportunities because it understands how important families are in forming communities. Aiming to develop the social structure of the family and ensure the protection of its rights, the Ministry of Community Development introduced the "Family Protection Policy" in 2019.  With a focus on women, children, those with special needs, and the elderly, the "Family Protection Policy" aims to increase the family's contribution to society. It is tasked with creating legislation, laws that assist the family, and bolstering preventive safety measures. Regarding the establishment, maintenance, support, and progress of the family in light of society values and principles, the policy is concentrated on preserving famil...

UAE Affirms keenness to Strengthen protection of Human Rights

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  The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) stated that it places a high priority on the promotion and protection of human rights at the national level. Its cultural heritage, constitution, and legal system all uphold the UDHR's core values of equality, respect for rights, and support for humanitarian and relief efforts. The UAE has been eager to improve its legislative system and continue its national efforts towards advancing the rights of all civil, political, economic, cultural, and social rights, according to Alia Al Ali, who gave the state's declaration on human rights at the UN Security Council. The state passed a number of significant pieces of legislation over the previous time, covering topics including personal status laws, civil transactions, criminal proceedings, the penal code, and combating prejudice and hatred. By issuing 8 laws between decrees with laws and ministerial decisions, major modernization and development processes regarding the legislative and regulatory ...

Turkey: final verdict will pronounce next week on 11 activists charged with terrorism. Sentence or acquittal?

Back in the mid-year of 2017, 11 people were arrested and accused of 'terrorism' crimes. Police raided a hotel on an island close to Istanbul, seized their telephones and laptops and took them in a van. Stefan Simanowitz, who is the media supervisor for Amnesty International responsible for Europe. As of late revealed in an article in Amnesty International that 11 human rights activists, including his associates Idil Eser and Taner Kılıç, were among the ones who were caught close to Istanbul in the year 2017.   Idil Eser and Taner Kılıç were working as the executive and chair of Amnesty International Turkey. After ten preliminary hearings and spending numerous months in prison, the 11 activists will, at last, face the judge as he articulates the final decision on Wednesday. If sentenced, they will face 15 years in jail. Stefan Simanowit, for many years, worked as a freelance journalist, reporting from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia for various publicat...

Qatar's ambassador to the Republic of Nepal Yousif Bin Mohamed Al-Hail looting many Nepali immigrants through a recruitment agency

The recent findings exposed how Qatar's ambassador to the Republic of Nepal Sheikh Yousif Bin Mohamed Al-Hail was looting many Nepali immigrants through a recruitment agency. Victims of the recruitment scandalrevealed that Qatar ambassador employed Nepalese nationals through “Sky Overseas Services”, a recruitment company in Nepal. Al-Hail, duped Nepalese migrant workers as he offered each worker applying through the employment agency, a monthly salary of 400 USD. Hundreds of migrant workers in Qatar went on strike this week to protest what they say are poor working conditions, unpaid and delayed wages, and threats of reduced wages, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite introducing some labor reforms over the past year, Qatari authorities have failed to abolish the exploitative kafala sponsorship labor system that fuels abuses and grants employers excessive power over their employees. Migrant workers are still banned under Qatari law f...