By Duke Michael of Mecklenburg.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands are due to leave Brussels where they reside together since they wed in 2001.
The princely couple intends to settle in Den Haag before September so that their three children, Countess Eloise, Count Claus-Casimir and Countess Leonore van Oranje-Nassau may begin the school year in The Netherlands. This move is facilitated by the fact that Prince Constantijn is now only part-time “Special Adviser to the Vice-President of the European Commission”, Andrus Ansip. The Estonian Ansip is responsible for the Digital Single Market. Previous to this position, Prince Constantijn was the Head of Office of former Commissioner Neelie Kroes in the same digital portfolio.
Currently the prince is a fellow of Eisenhower Fellowship in the USA, and is due to return to Europe in May to prepare his professional services and move in The Netherlands.
On her part, Princess Laurentien is the director of Missing Chapter Foundation, adviser to the Port of Rotterdam, President of the European Cultural Foundation as well as Honorary President of the Reading and Writing Foundation (Stichting Lezen en Schrijven) which she started in 2004. She patronises many other social organisations.
Professionally the prince uses the sobriquet “Constantijn van Oranje”, whereas the princess utilises “Laurentien van Oranje”.
For more information:
Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands: www.koninklijkhuis.nl/encyclopedie/wie-is-wie/prins-constantijn/
Missing Chapter: www.missingchapter.org/
Reading and Writing Foundation: http://readingandwriting.eu/
From 8 to 12 April 2015, two Spanish shorts films will be screened at the Go Short Festival Nijmegen.Go Short Festival Nijmegen, is the main Dutch festival for short film. Its 7th edition will take place from 8 to 12 April, screening over 300 international and national productions in all genres. In addition to film screenings, there will also be exhibitions, workshops, debates and performances.
Among the shorts chosen, two Spanish productions will be screened: the documentary “Memorándum” directed by Juan Millares and the animation movie “Ancha es Castilla/ N’importe quoi” by Sergio Caballero.
More information can be found at the Website of the Go Short Festival Nijmegen.
On March 29, 2015, an inspiring networking meeting was organized under the auspices of Omar Munie and Nazima Ramdin, in the Flagship Store of the renowned bag designer Omar Munie. Noordeinde The Hague.
Top speakers, included; Stedman Graham (spouse of Oprah Winfrey), Joseph and Charles Ruffolo Oubelkas, facinated the audience with their delivery on how to become successful. Participants were provided valuable tips and tricks, which could be implemented immediately. Furthermore, quotes such as:
“You get every day, 24 hours, this wise spending to reach your goals!”
“Find out where you are good at and what gives you passion. Apply yourself to it.
“L.O.V.E. Do everything based on love!”
“Think of co-creation, seeking cooperation with others.”
“Try to see opportunities and possibilities, even though these seem impossible”
For photo-album on this event, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157651764042261/
Nazima Ramdin, proprietor of NR Communications & Events had taken the initiative to organize this network in The Hague. She approached Omar Munie. Omar is known as someone who has realized his dream. The splendid location and Omar’s success story made the setting complete.
But who is Nazima, the lady of NR Communications & Events? Networker Nazima Ramdin calls himself Connector. She features at the 17th place on the Top 100 of the chart of a Color magazine. Nazima has been organizing networking event for the past 4 years.
The NR New Year’s Party, this stylish Gala is the perfect place for to network. The next NR New Years Gala Party is scheduled on 16 January 2016. More information is available on the website: www.nrcommunicatie.nl
Congratulations to Mr. Islam Karimov, on his election as President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.By the Missions of Uzbekistan to the Benelux countries, the EU and NATO.
Election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan held on 29 March 2015 demonstrated significantly increasing of the social and political activity of our society and the people, credibility and maturity of political parties, civic institutions of the Republic.
Nomination for the presidency of our country candidates from all political parties is a direct result of reforms to further democratization and liberalization of society, based on the Constitution and the Concept of further deepening democratic reforms and formation of civil society. The vote was attended by 18 million 942 thousand citizens, which is 91,08% of the total number of voters included in the lists. For the first time voted about two million boys and girls.
Unusual for Europe high level of participation of the electorate says about the growth of political activity of citizens of Uzbekistan, who are acutely aware that from their decision depends further, independent and progressive development of the country. According to preliminary data, the majority of the votes were cast in favor of the current President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mr. Islam Karimov.
In this regard, heads of state and government, chiefs of international organizations and notable public figures in foreign nations have been sending letters with sincere congratulations to Mr. Islam Karimov on his election as President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Congratulatory letters received from: President of the United States of America Barack Obama, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Secretary of State of the United States of America John Kerry, President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic of Latvia Andris Berzins, President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman, Vice President of the European Parliament Ryzsard Czarnecki, President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, President of Georgia Georgiy Margvelashvili, President of the Republic of Korea Park Geun-Hye, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of Palestine, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Executive Committee – Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States Sergei Lebedev, Secretary General of the Energy Charter Urban Rusnak and many others. Congratulations keep coming.
In his note, President of the United States of America Barack Obama, in particular, writes:
«The United States and Uzbekistan share many common interests, which have contributed to our robust and continually evolving relationship, and we have also faced common threats. Working together, our bilateral relationship can continue to expand, and our partnership can grow for the benefit of both our peoples.
In a world of many threats, long-term stability and security cannot be achieved without democratic and accountable governance, including respect for basic rights and freedoms. I look forward to working with you on these important issues during the course of your new term in office.»
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping extends earnest greetings and kind wishes on behalf of the Chinese government and people.
As it is underscored in the note, during all the years of Islam Karimov’s leadership Uzbekistan has seen political stability, economic development and rising wellbeing of the people, and the country’s influence in the international arena has been growing continuously. Xi Jinping expresses conviction that Uzbekistan will achieve new and greater successes in all the spheres of state and nation-building.
The leader of the PRC has stressed that China and Uzbekistan are good friends, reliable partners and have confidence in each other. During the 23 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, positive dynamics has been maintained in the interstate interaction between the two countries, reciprocal political trust has been consolidating on all fronts, while mutually advantageous cooperation and strategic interaction has been promoted.
President of the People’s Republic of China praised the level of Sino-Uzbek relations and conveyed willingness to make all joint efforts to boost the bilateral ties of strategic partnership to an even higher stage, for the good of our two countries and peoples.
In another letter, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin expressed sincere congratulations on the confident win in the presidential elections.
As noted in the greeting message, the results of vote confirm in full the high authority that Islam Karimov wields among citizens. This indisputably also is a proof of the wide acknowledgement of his services in the position of the head of state and achievements in addressing pressing challenges in Uzbekistan’s socio-economic development.
Russia’s President makes a special emphasis on the consolidation of allied relations and strategic partnership between Russia and Uzbekistan, and expresses his willingness to keep with friendly dialogue and joint work dedicated to further build up bilateral bonds across the spectrum and constructive interaction in regional and international affairs.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Inaugurates the Abu Dhabi Festival 2015 Visual Arts Exhibition before joining the audience for an evening of infectious rhythms at Sérgio Mendes’s sold-out Arabian Gulf Première
(Abu Dhabi, UAE: March 21 2015): His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development and ADMAF Patron, officially inaugurated the Abu Dhabi Festival 2015 Visual Arts Exhibition at Emirates Palace Gallery last night, before joining an upbeat crowd for an evening of bossa nova beats as Brazilian superstar, Sérgio Mendes, made his Arabian Gulf Premiere at the Abu Dhabi Festival.
Kicking off Abu Dhabi Festival 2015’s main programme of headline performances with a lively blend of Brazilian samba and jazz-infused pop hits, the versatile and charismatic Sérgio Mendes took to the stage with his 10-piece band, performing some of his greatest hits – Mas Que Nada, The Fool on the Hill, The Look of Love, Magalenha, The Waters of March, and The Girl from Ipanema. Delighting his Abu Dhabi audience with his unique and eclectic mix of sounds, the three-time Grammy Award winner demonstrated why he has been loved worldwide for over four decades. Through the years, he has also collaborated with leading artists from across the world including the Black Eyed Peas and Justin Timberlake.
Preceding Sergio Mendes’s headline performance, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition at the Emirates Palace Gallery. Open for a month-long public viewing until April 20, the Exhibition presents a trio of diverse and stimulating artworks through three distinct themes, entitled View From Inside: Contemporary Arab Photography, Video and Mixed Media Art; the 2015 Festival Commissions; and Emirati Insights. Showcasing a selection of artworks from local and regional artists, the bespoke group exhibition channels the complexity, beauty and contradictions of life in the Middle East in a raw, yet poetic reflection on culture.
Following the Visual Arts Exhibition inauguration and Sérgio Mendes’ performance, H.E. Hoda I. Al Khamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Abu Dhabi Festival, said: “Once again, Abu Dhabi Festival’s main programme has started in true celebratory style. We have a long tradition of brining world renowned artists to the UAE, and we are truly honoured to have welcomed Sergio Mendes to the 2015 Abu Dhabi Festival for his Arabian Gulf Premiere.
“We are also overjoyed to have inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition, and we thank Karin Adrian von Roques, Lead Curator of View From Inside, Wendy Watriss Co-Founder of FotoFest and Co-Curator of View From Inside, for this truly stunning and inspiring exhibition which delicately displays the diverse and shifting identities of people and places in Arab life today. The presentation of this exhibition affirms Abu Dhabi Festival’s role as a leading cultural event in the region.”
HRH Princess Dr Wijdan Al Hashemi of Jordan, Baron Henri Estramant and HH Sayyida Susan Al Said (Oman).
HE Sheikh Nahayan was joined by HE Hoda I. Al Khamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Abu Dhabi Festival, HE Giorgio Starace, Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates, Karin Adrian von Roques, Lead Curator of View From Inside, Wendy Watriss Co-Founder of FotoFest and Co-Curator of View From Inside, Frederick Baldwin, Co-Founder of FotoFest, Steven Evans, Executive Director of FotoFest, along with international Festival guests, ADMAF Advisors.
The inauguration also saw the launch of ‘Art of the Emirates’ in association with Waha Capital – ADMAF’s first publication to be available across the Arabian Gulf. The luxury book offers a fascinating insight into the Emirati visual arts sector through the voices of its leading protagonists – the artists, foundations, galleries and educators who have played a major role in its continuing growth.
The Abu Dhabi Festival’s 12th edition under this year’s theme ‘Idea: The Seed Of Invention’ is the UAE’s premiere cultural event, bringing the best in international and regional opera, music, and visual arts to the Emirates each year. The Festival began on the 02 March with a nationwide education and community programme. The main Festival programme this year celebrates Italy as the ‘Country of Honour’ and runs until April 02. Upcoming performances include; A Night at The Opera: Juan Diego Flórez & the Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy (March 23), Beethoven Violin Concerto: Riccardo Muti conducts Anne-Sophie Mutter & the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra (March 25), Piano Masterpieces Leif Ove Andsnes and the Budapest Festival Orchestra Conducted By Iván Fischer (March 26), Mozart’s The Magic Flute Opera production directed and conducted by Iván Fischer with the Budapest Festival Orchestra (March 30). The Festival will come to a close on April 02 with the grand finale performance by American-Lebanese singer Mayssa Karaa as she makes her international debut at the Abu Dhabi Festival with When Music Matters: Mayssa Karaa (April 2).
The 2015 festival’s edition was graced with the attendance of the President of Jordan National Gallery, HRH Princess Wijdan bint Fawaz Al Hashemi, its director Dr. Khalid Khreis, Proprietor of Bait Muzna Gallery (Oman’s oldest privately owned gallery), HH Sayyida Susan Al Kais Al Said, ADMAF Foundation’s Advisor, HSH Princess Irina zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and PR, Diplomacy and International Affairs Expert, Baron Henri Estramant.
View From Inside, Emirati Insights and the Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions will be open to the public from 21 March to 20 April 2015 at Emirates Palace Gallery (Sunday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm; Friday – Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm). Admission is free.
Further information on admission, schedules, venues and upcoming performances can be found on the Festival website: www.abudhabifestival.ae.
About The Abu Dhabi Festival
The Abu Dhabi Festival is the UAE’s leading celebration of arts & culture. Launched in 2004, it continues to attract high-calibre regional and international artists to the UAE capital every year. Coming up to its 12th edition the festival has secured its place as the region’s largest cultural event and in the course of the decade has established working partnerships with some of the world’s most influential cultural institutions including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Royal Opera House, Manchester International Festival and Carnegie Hall. Through a comprehensive series of educational and community programmes, the festival brings together artists, students, community groups and cultural organizations from across the UAE and actively supports emerging Emirati talent as well as promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of the UAE in all aspects of life.
For more information please visit our website at: www.abudhabifestival.aeAbout ADMAF
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation seeks to nurture the arts, education, culture and creativity for the benefit of society and the advancement of Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision. Established in 1996 by Her Excellency Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo, ADMAF Founder, the Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development, ADMAF Patron and President.
ADMAF’s broad range of initiatives – including the Abu Dhabi Festival, year-round education and community programmes, and, The Nationals’ Gallery – brings together audiences of all ages and nationalities. Through them, it nurtures the creative talent of the UAE and beyond, in partnership with leading national and international institutions.
For more information please visit our website at: http://www.admaf.org/enAbout Waha Capital
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based publicly listed investment company, whose aim is to deliver attractive and sustainable returns to its shareholders by deploying and managing capital in areas where the company sees opportunity and can add value. Waha Capital is comprised of four distinct businesses: Principal Investments, Capital Markets, Infrastructure and Industrial Real Estate. The company’s portfolio consists of direct investments across a number of sectors which include aircraft leasing, healthcare, consumer finance and offshore oil & gas services, in addition to interests in regional infrastructure and industrial real estate. Waha Capital operates at the nexus of a strong business network in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East region, and enjoys a close affiliation with some of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent investment and financial institutions. Waha Capital’s institutional shareholders include Mubadala Development Company. For more information, please visit www.wahacapital.ae
On the picture, His Majesty King Abdullah II and Primer Minister Charles Michel.By Baron Henri Estramant.43rd direct generation descendant of the Islamic prophet Mohammed, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, paid a visit to Belgium and the European institutions between 9 and 11 March 2015. On 9 March 2015, His Majesty met at “Le Lambermont”, Belgium’s official residence of the country’s Prime Minister, Charles Michel, to discuss bilateral relations as well as the ongoing crises in Syria, Iraq and the larger Middle East. The same Monday, King Abdullah II was received by NATO’s Secretary-General, the Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg in the presence of the permanent representatives accredited to NATO. The UAE is hitherto the only Arab country to have an ambassador/permanent representative exclusively accredited to NATO, Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Alnaqbi, since having sworn his oath before the UAE President back in April 2012. Jordan is an strategic partner for NATO; having deployed troops under NATO’s command in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lybia. His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jens-Stoltenberg NATOs Secretary General.The next day King Abdullah II held his fourth speech (2002, 2007, 2012 and 2015) at noon before a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Half hour before the monarch held a meeting with the parliament’s president, the German national and Social Democrat Mr. Martin Schulz. The Royal Jordanian Embassy in Brussels was responsible for arranging the King’s visit to Brussels alongside the Royal Hashemite Court. A Jordanian embassy in Brussels accredited to Belgium, Luxembourg, the EU, NATO and even Norway. The incumbent chargée d’affaires a.i. is Ms. Ghealan bint Mohammed Qudah. The visit was set in motion by former ambassador Dr. Montaser Oklah Al Zou’bi who is due to be succeded by Ambassador-designate Dr. Yousef Bataineh. After his departure from Europe, the Hashemite monarch headed to Morocco to meet his Sharifian counterpart, King Mohammed VI, who likewise claims descent from the Clan of Hashem, albeit the Moroccan Royal House uses the name Alaoui. King Abdullah II was joined in Morocco by his wife, HM Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, his uncle and spouse, TRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath as well as the latters’ son, HRH Prince Rashid and wife Princess Zeina Al-Rashid and HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, currently running for the post of FIFA president. Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, and Defender of the Faithful, welcomed his “brother” King Abdullah II and other Hashemite royals at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. The two monarchs discussed bilateral ties including a strategy to increase trade between the two kingdoms which last year merely amounted to 40 million EUR in spite of a free trade agreement. HRH Lalla Salma, King Abdullah II , King Mohammed VI and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah visit to Casablanca.The working visit began on 11 March, and lasted three days. Whereafter the Hashemite monarch invited King Mohammed VI and his wife, HRH Lalla Salma to visit their “second home” of Jordan. The Moroccan Royal Family including HRH The Crown Prince, Moulay Hassan, HRH Moulay Rashid (The King’s brother) and his wife HRH Lalla Oum Kaltoum, Mohammed VI’s sisters, TRH Lalla Meryam and Lalla Hasna were at hand to welcome and see off the visiting Jordanian delegation led by King Abdullah II. Jordan has a resident embassy in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, headed by Ambassador Ali bin El Hassan El Kayed. The Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign and of Expatriate (Jordanians) Affairs, Mr. Nasser Joudeh, participated in all the high-level meetings in Brussels, Strasbourg and Casablanca. Royal families of Morocco and Jordan
For more information:
King Abdullah II’s fourth allocution at the European Parliament in Strasbourg:
Are you looking for a sportive week for your child?
On different sports locations in the Hague, Scheveningen and Delft, in the summer holiday of 2015, we will organize sports camps for children between 4 and 16 years. Both beginners as more experienced athletes are welcome.
Dates and times
Sports camps will be held from Monday July 13th until Friday July 17th and from August 17th until August 21st. These weeks are the first week and the last week of the summer holiday of the The Hague region. Daily drop off is between 8.15 am and 8.30 am and daily pick up is between 5.15 pm and 5.30 pm.
Overnight stay?
During the camp week the children can stay the night at home. At some of the locations though it is possible to stay the night.
Type of sport camps
There is a variety of sport camps to choose from depending on the location you choose. We have tennis, gymnastics, beach-volley, multi-sports and more! Go to www.sportscamps.nl for our complete offer!
Program
In each Camp the children will practise the sport of their camp at a minimum of two times a day. These activities will be alternated with other sportive and recreational activities. Apart from that, the children will be offered a healthy lunch, enough to drink and some enjoyable snacks in between activities Education
Throughout the week it’s possible to participate in Dutch or English language lessons. These lessons will be taught by professional staff who are native speakers.
Day Care
Our Sports Camps are not only educational and fun for the children, but can also be a practical solution for working parents who do not have 6 weeks off during the summer holiday.
Cost
Cost per Camp start at € 349.-Interested?
For more information, pictures of last years’ Camps and to register, please go to www.sportscamps.nl
By Baron Henri Estramant.
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating its diamond jubilee since it was created seventy five years ago as the Gulf region’s very first organ fostering trade under the name “General Traders’ Association”. In 1945 the name was altered to “Bahrain Chamber of Commcer”, but was rebaptised yet again in 1967 to acquire the present name of “Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Its incumbent Chairman of the Board of Directors is Mr Khalid bin Abdulrahman bin Khalil Almoayed.
Since the times of the Dilmun civilisation Bahrain has been deemed as a strategic trade and geographical location between Arabia and the Asia.
The Prime Minister of Bahrain, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, is patron for the celebrations surrounding the diamond jubilee. On 31 March 2015, Prince Khalifa bin Salman was guest of honour in a feast at Bait al-Tijjar in Manama marking the joyous occasion. The BCCI remains the only institution representing the private sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain; it enjoys a solid reputation of professionalism and diversification unmatched in the Gulf.
For additional pictures, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157651346674620/BACA President and Minister of Foreign Affairs
A new commercial élite’s training is encouraged by the country’s leadership. Just on 26 March 2015, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, attended the ceremony for the leadership programme which bears his name in the framework of the Nasser bin HamadFoundation in partnership with Yela!, a leading global provider of inspiring learning experiences encompassing the person’s self-awareness, communication skills, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and personal authenticity.
At the Expo Milano 2015, the Kingdom of Bahrain is due to present its agricultural heritage in combination with its industry. The pavilion was presented during a press conference held at Bahrain Fort Museum by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President, HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. The expo begins officially on 1 May, and lasts six months. BACA is working closely with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, to use Bahrain’s diplomatic network in promoting the country’s pavilion and cultural heritage globally.
For more information:
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI): www.bcci.bh/en/Default.aspx
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities: http://www.moc.gov.bh/en/authority/StrategiccultureinKingdomofBahrain/
Nasser bin Hamad Foundation: www.nbhf.bh
On the picture, Dr. Riad Al-Malki, Palestinian Foreign Minister.By Roy Lie A Tjam.
Special Public Lecture by Foreign Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Dr. Riad Al-Malki at the International Institute of Social Studies. The Hague 31 March 2015.
On January 2 2015, Palestine formally deposited its instrument of accession to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Former ICC chief prosecutor Mr. Luis Ocampo had rejected Palestine’s request. Conversely, prosecutor Ms. Fatou Bensouda made it clear that due to change in the status by the UN, Palestine could now join the Rome Statute.
”It is very auspicious to see the ICC taking interest in the crimes committed against Palestine. Will Palestine joining the ICC put an end to impunity of the perpetrators? Will justice be done?” . On 1 April 2015, the ICC has held a ceremony to formally recognize Palestine’s membership. In a special Public Lecture at the ISS, Minister Al-Malki discussed the implications of Palestine joining the ICC and the consequences of Israel’s election of March 15, 2015.
Prof.Dr. Leo de Haan (ISS) introduced Dr. Riad Al-Malki. Prof. Dr. de Haan remarked, ISS’ focus is on rendering a platform for justice, conflicts and equity.
Dr. Al-Malki delivered his lecture in a very poised way, befitting a Foreign Minister. His presentation was accessible to many, not academically was requested. He related to various aspects of the 48 years of Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Palestine will become the 123rd ICC member on 1 April 2015. Palestine, according to Dr. Al-Malki, will be pursuing justice, not vengeance. This will ultimately result in justice being done.
Palestinian people are aspiring to live a dignified life. Palestine sincerely hopes ICC will support that aspiration. Dr Al Malki noted that bilateral negotiations have achieved very little since Oslo 1993. The expectation was that by 1999 an agreement would have been reached. However, shortly before 1999, Palestine was made to understand, even warned, no Palestinian state would be forthcoming. Such a statement is tantamount to deceit. 1999 has proofed to be a farce. Palestinian transitional status has actually become permanent.
What has been achieved is an increase in the number of Jewish settlements. Dr. Al-Malki would like to see the way in which negotiations are conducted, changed to a more organized manner. Terms of reference should be defined; a timetable and aim of negotiations should be clear, as well as the end result. Furthermore, a date, be it 2017, 2018 or even 2099. A date has to be set.
The presence of a third party at the negotiating table is imperative! Could be anyone, USA, or even some extraterrestrial entity. Dr Al-Mal reiterated, 48 years of occupation and impunity, it is time for it to end.
By Jhr. mr. Alexander W. Beelaerts van Blokland, Justice (Judge) in the Court of Appeal and honorary Special Advisor International Affairs of the City of The Hague.
As you probably will know, The Hague is the International City of Peace and Justice as well as ‘the Legal Capital of the World’ as several Secretaries-General of the United Nations named The Hague, lately by Mr Ban Ki-moon during the Conference on 100 years Peace Palace on August 28th, 2013.
Apart from Peace and Justice, there is another field in which The Hague is prominent: Security. Prominent organizations like the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons), Europol and NATO C1 Agency are based in The Hague. In February 2014 the Hague Security Delta (HSD) has been launched by the Minister for Security and Justice: a national innovation centre on security. In the same year The Hague organized very successfuly the worldwide Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) with State Presidents and prime ministers from all over the World present, including President Obama of the United States of America.
Within the general subject ‘Security’ The Hague is more and more prominent in Cyber Security. International organizations like the European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) as well as Dutch national organizations like the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are based in The Hague.
In 2011 the British government organized the first Global Conference on CyberSpace, followed by a second one in Budapest (2012) and a third one in Seoel (2013). This year 2015 the Netherlands will host the 4th Global Conference on CyberSpace on April 16th and April 17th in the World Forum in The Hague. About 120 nations from all over the world will be represented by their Ministers of Foreign Affairs with their delegations, as well as by NGO’s and the private sector. The subjects are cyber security, cyber crime, freedom and privacy, economic growth and social benefits, international stability etcetera. Apart from the big conference there will be the Cyber Security Week of The Hague Security Delta (HSD) that will start on Monday April 13th. Also the International ONE Conference and the yearly congress of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will take place that week in The Hague.
The Hague is becoming more and more the International City of Peace, Justice and Security.
a.beelaerts@planet.nl
Nazima Ramdin, proprietor of NR Communications & Events had taken the initiative to organize this network in The Hague. She approached Omar Munie. Omar is known as someone who has realized his dream. The splendid location and Omar’s success story made the setting complete.
But who is Nazima, the lady of NR Communications & Events? Networker Nazima Ramdin calls himself Connector. She features at the 17th place on the Top 100 of the chart of a Color magazine. Nazima has been organizing networking event for the past 4 years.
The NR New Year’s Party, this stylish Gala is the perfect place for to network. The next NR New Years Gala Party is scheduled on 16 January 2016. More information is available on the website: www.nrcommunicatie.nl
Nazima Ramdin, proprietor of NR Communications & Events had taken the initiative to organize this network in The Hague. She approached Omar Munie. Omar is known as someone who has realized his dream. The splendid location and Omar’s success story made the setting complete.
But who is Nazima, the lady of NR Communications & Events? Networker Nazima Ramdin calls himself Connector. She features at the 17th place on the Top 100 of the chart of a Color magazine. Nazima has been organizing networking event for the past 4 years.
The NR New Year’s Party, this stylish Gala is the perfect place for to network. The next NR New Years Gala Party is scheduled on 16 January 2016. More information is available on the website: www.nrcommunicatie.nl
Preceding Sergio Mendes’s headline performance, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition at the Emirates Palace Gallery. Open for a month-long public viewing until April 20, the Exhibition presents a trio of diverse and stimulating artworks through three distinct themes, entitled View From Inside: Contemporary Arab Photography, Video and Mixed Media Art; the 2015 Festival Commissions; and Emirati Insights. Showcasing a selection of artworks from local and regional artists, the bespoke group exhibition channels the complexity, beauty and contradictions of life in the Middle East in a raw, yet poetic reflection on culture.
Following the Visual Arts Exhibition inauguration and Sérgio Mendes’ performance, H.E. Hoda I. Al Khamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Abu Dhabi Festival, said: “Once again, Abu Dhabi Festival’s main programme has started in true celebratory style. We have a long tradition of brining world renowned artists to the UAE, and we are truly honoured to have welcomed Sergio Mendes to the 2015 Abu Dhabi Festival for his Arabian Gulf Premiere.
“We are also overjoyed to have inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition, and we thank Karin Adrian von Roques, Lead Curator of View From Inside, Wendy Watriss Co-Founder of FotoFest and Co-Curator of View From Inside, for this truly stunning and inspiring exhibition which delicately displays the diverse and shifting identities of people and places in Arab life today. The presentation of this exhibition affirms Abu Dhabi Festival’s role as a leading cultural event in the region.”
The 2015 festival’s edition was graced with the attendance of the President of Jordan National Gallery, HRH Princess Wijdan bint Fawaz Al Hashemi, its director Dr. Khalid Khreis, Proprietor of Bait Muzna Gallery (Oman’s oldest privately owned gallery), HH Sayyida Susan Al Kais Al Said, ADMAF Foundation’s Advisor, HSH Princess Irina zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and PR, Diplomacy and International Affairs Expert, Baron Henri Estramant.
View From Inside, Emirati Insights and the Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions will be open to the public from 21 March to 20 April 2015 at Emirates Palace Gallery (Sunday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm; Friday – Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm). Admission is free.
Further information on admission, schedules, venues and upcoming performances can be found on the Festival website: www.abudhabifestival.ae.
About The Abu Dhabi Festival
The Abu Dhabi Festival is the UAE’s leading celebration of arts & culture. Launched in 2004, it continues to attract high-calibre regional and international artists to the UAE capital every year. Coming up to its 12th edition the festival has secured its place as the region’s largest cultural event and in the course of the decade has established working partnerships with some of the world’s most influential cultural institutions including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Royal Opera House, Manchester International Festival and Carnegie Hall. Through a comprehensive series of educational and community programmes, the festival brings together artists, students, community groups and cultural organizations from across the UAE and actively supports emerging Emirati talent as well as promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of the UAE in all aspects of life.
For more information please visit our website at: www.abudhabifestival.ae
About ADMAF
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation seeks to nurture the arts, education, culture and creativity for the benefit of society and the advancement of Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision. Established in 1996 by Her Excellency Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo, ADMAF Founder, the Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development, ADMAF Patron and President.
ADMAF’s broad range of initiatives – including the Abu Dhabi Festival, year-round education and community programmes, and, The Nationals’ Gallery – brings together audiences of all ages and nationalities. Through them, it nurtures the creative talent of the UAE and beyond, in partnership with leading national and international institutions.
For more information please visit our website at: http://www.admaf.org/en
About Waha Capital
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based publicly listed investment company, whose aim is to deliver attractive and sustainable returns to its shareholders by deploying and managing capital in areas where the company sees opportunity and can add value. Waha Capital is comprised of four distinct businesses: Principal Investments, Capital Markets, Infrastructure and Industrial Real Estate. The company’s portfolio consists of direct investments across a number of sectors which include aircraft leasing, healthcare, consumer finance and offshore oil & gas services, in addition to interests in regional infrastructure and industrial real estate. Waha Capital operates at the nexus of a strong business network in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East region, and enjoys a close affiliation with some of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent investment and financial institutions. Waha Capital’s institutional shareholders include Mubadala Development Company. For more information, please visit www.wahacapital.ae
Preceding Sergio Mendes’s headline performance, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition at the Emirates Palace Gallery. Open for a month-long public viewing until April 20, the Exhibition presents a trio of diverse and stimulating artworks through three distinct themes, entitled View From Inside: Contemporary Arab Photography, Video and Mixed Media Art; the 2015 Festival Commissions; and Emirati Insights. Showcasing a selection of artworks from local and regional artists, the bespoke group exhibition channels the complexity, beauty and contradictions of life in the Middle East in a raw, yet poetic reflection on culture.
Following the Visual Arts Exhibition inauguration and Sérgio Mendes’ performance, H.E. Hoda I. Al Khamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and the Abu Dhabi Festival, said: “Once again, Abu Dhabi Festival’s main programme has started in true celebratory style. We have a long tradition of brining world renowned artists to the UAE, and we are truly honoured to have welcomed Sergio Mendes to the 2015 Abu Dhabi Festival for his Arabian Gulf Premiere.
“We are also overjoyed to have inaugurated this year’s Visual Arts Exhibition, and we thank Karin Adrian von Roques, Lead Curator of View From Inside, Wendy Watriss Co-Founder of FotoFest and Co-Curator of View From Inside, for this truly stunning and inspiring exhibition which delicately displays the diverse and shifting identities of people and places in Arab life today. The presentation of this exhibition affirms Abu Dhabi Festival’s role as a leading cultural event in the region.”
The 2015 festival’s edition was graced with the attendance of the President of Jordan National Gallery, HRH Princess Wijdan bint Fawaz Al Hashemi, its director Dr. Khalid Khreis, Proprietor of Bait Muzna Gallery (Oman’s oldest privately owned gallery), HH Sayyida Susan Al Kais Al Said, ADMAF Foundation’s Advisor, HSH Princess Irina zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and PR, Diplomacy and International Affairs Expert, Baron Henri Estramant.
View From Inside, Emirati Insights and the Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions will be open to the public from 21 March to 20 April 2015 at Emirates Palace Gallery (Sunday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm; Friday – Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm). Admission is free.
Further information on admission, schedules, venues and upcoming performances can be found on the Festival website: www.abudhabifestival.ae.
About The Abu Dhabi Festival
The Abu Dhabi Festival is the UAE’s leading celebration of arts & culture. Launched in 2004, it continues to attract high-calibre regional and international artists to the UAE capital every year. Coming up to its 12th edition the festival has secured its place as the region’s largest cultural event and in the course of the decade has established working partnerships with some of the world’s most influential cultural institutions including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Royal Opera House, Manchester International Festival and Carnegie Hall. Through a comprehensive series of educational and community programmes, the festival brings together artists, students, community groups and cultural organizations from across the UAE and actively supports emerging Emirati talent as well as promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of the UAE in all aspects of life.
For more information please visit our website at: www.abudhabifestival.ae
About ADMAF
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation seeks to nurture the arts, education, culture and creativity for the benefit of society and the advancement of Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision. Established in 1996 by Her Excellency Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo, ADMAF Founder, the Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development, ADMAF Patron and President.
ADMAF’s broad range of initiatives – including the Abu Dhabi Festival, year-round education and community programmes, and, The Nationals’ Gallery – brings together audiences of all ages and nationalities. Through them, it nurtures the creative talent of the UAE and beyond, in partnership with leading national and international institutions.
For more information please visit our website at: http://www.admaf.org/en
About Waha Capital
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based publicly listed investment company, whose aim is to deliver attractive and sustainable returns to its shareholders by deploying and managing capital in areas where the company sees opportunity and can add value. Waha Capital is comprised of four distinct businesses: Principal Investments, Capital Markets, Infrastructure and Industrial Real Estate. The company’s portfolio consists of direct investments across a number of sectors which include aircraft leasing, healthcare, consumer finance and offshore oil & gas services, in addition to interests in regional infrastructure and industrial real estate. Waha Capital operates at the nexus of a strong business network in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East region, and enjoys a close affiliation with some of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent investment and financial institutions. Waha Capital’s institutional shareholders include Mubadala Development Company. For more information, please visit www.wahacapital.ae
Education
Throughout the week it’s possible to participate in Dutch or English language lessons. These lessons will be taught by professional staff who are native speakers.
Day Care
Our Sports Camps are not only educational and fun for the children, but can also be a practical solution for working parents who do not have 6 weeks off during the summer holiday.
Cost
Cost per Camp start at € 349.-
Interested?
For more information, pictures of last years’ Camps and to register, please go to www.sportscamps.nl 
Prof. Dr. Leo de Haan (ISS) introduced Dr. Riad Al-Malki. Prof. Dr. de Haan remarked, ISS’ focus is on rendering a platform for justice, conflicts and equity.
Dr. Al-Malki delivered his lecture in a very poised way, befitting a Foreign Minister. His presentation was accessible to many, not academically was requested. He related to various aspects of the 48 years of Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Palestine will become the 123rd ICC member on 1 April 2015. Palestine, according to Dr. Al-Malki, will be pursuing justice, not vengeance. This will ultimately result in justice being done.
Palestinian people are aspiring to live a dignified life. Palestine sincerely hopes ICC will support that aspiration. Dr Al Malki noted that bilateral negotiations have achieved very little since Oslo 1993. The expectation was that by 1999 an agreement would have been reached. However, shortly before 1999, Palestine was made to understand, even warned, no Palestinian state would be forthcoming. Such a statement is tantamount to deceit. 1999 has proofed to be a farce. Palestinian transitional status has actually become permanent.
What has been achieved is an increase in the number of Jewish settlements. Dr. Al-Malki would like to see the way in which negotiations are conducted, changed to a more organized manner. Terms of reference should be defined; a timetable and aim of negotiations should be clear, as well as the end result. Furthermore, a date, be it 2017, 2018 or even 2099. A date has to be set.
The presence of a third party at the negotiating table is imperative! Could be anyone, USA, or even some extraterrestrial entity. Dr Al-Mal reiterated, 48 years of occupation and impunity, it is time for it to end.
Prof. Dr. Leo de Haan (ISS) introduced Dr. Riad Al-Malki. Prof. Dr. de Haan remarked, ISS’ focus is on rendering a platform for justice, conflicts and equity.
Dr. Al-Malki delivered his lecture in a very poised way, befitting a Foreign Minister. His presentation was accessible to many, not academically was requested. He related to various aspects of the 48 years of Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Palestine will become the 123rd ICC member on 1 April 2015. Palestine, according to Dr. Al-Malki, will be pursuing justice, not vengeance. This will ultimately result in justice being done.
Palestinian people are aspiring to live a dignified life. Palestine sincerely hopes ICC will support that aspiration. Dr Al Malki noted that bilateral negotiations have achieved very little since Oslo 1993. The expectation was that by 1999 an agreement would have been reached. However, shortly before 1999, Palestine was made to understand, even warned, no Palestinian state would be forthcoming. Such a statement is tantamount to deceit. 1999 has proofed to be a farce. Palestinian transitional status has actually become permanent.
What has been achieved is an increase in the number of Jewish settlements. Dr. Al-Malki would like to see the way in which negotiations are conducted, changed to a more organized manner. Terms of reference should be defined; a timetable and aim of negotiations should be clear, as well as the end result. Furthermore, a date, be it 2017, 2018 or even 2099. A date has to be set.
The presence of a third party at the negotiating table is imperative! Could be anyone, USA, or even some extraterrestrial entity. Dr Al-Mal reiterated, 48 years of occupation and impunity, it is time for it to end.
