Transaction value expected to hit $29.75 billion this year
business1 hour ago
If people of Afghanistan unite, then terrorism can be defeated, a top envoy said in Abu Dhabi as the community marked their 101st Independence Day on Tuesday.
"Afghanistan has survived many ups and downs in the last 101 years. We had two wars. Our great nation won both wars to maintain its honour, pride and dignity. Now we are at the forefront of a war on terrorism. I am sure with the blessings of Allah and unity of our people, Afghanistan will defeat terrorism, too," Mohammad Sediq Amarkhil, cultural attache at the Afghanistan Embassy, told Khaleej Times.
The community celebrated their Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies carried out at both missions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. By evening, the Burj Khalifa also lit up in the colours of the Afghanistan flag.
Bilateral ties
Amarkhil expressed appreciation for the UAE's continuous support in different areas. "We have cordial, friendly and brotherly relations with the UAE. These relations are strengthening and growing day by day.
"Afghanistan values its relationship with the UAE. We are thankful to the UAE for allowing thousands of our citizens to live and work in the country, which is their second home."
The envoy also recalled how the Emirates came to their aid amid the pandemic. "The UAE was the first country to send medical aid and test kits to Afghanistan."
He noted that both countries have agreed on establishing a joint cultural day. "A joint cultural Day will be widely celebrated in both countries to promote cultures and deepen our relationship further."
ashwani@khaleejtimes.com
Transaction value expected to hit $29.75 billion this year
business1 hour ago
Earlier this year, the Emirates was removed from the FATF grey list, reflecting the country’s commitment to fighting financial crime
uae1 hour ago
Overall volume of digital payments in Mena has grown nearly seven-fold since 2020
business1 hour ago
There's an abundance of burger joints to check out in town
food1 hour ago
At Anvil, Nadezhda has curated a fitness haven where every detail, including the gym equipment, is tailored to perfection
kt network1 hour ago
Britain's queen follows in the footsteps of late Queen Elizabeth, who announced she would stop buying fur in 2019
world1 hour ago
UN agencies warn that the latest fighting has newly displaced nearly one quarter of the Gaza Strip's population this month
world1 hour ago
It also urged to restore Palestinian people's right to return to their homeland and to build their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital
mena1 hour ago