UAE | General
Postal union elects UAE to two of its important councils
The 24th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress, currently in session in Geneva, has elected the United Arab Emirates to two of its important councils for 2009-2012.
- Staff Report
- Published: 17:23 August 11, 2008
Dubai: The 24th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress, currently in session in Geneva, has elected the United Arab Emirates to two of its important councils for 2009-2012.
The UAE is now a member of the 40-member Council of Administration (CA) and the 40-member Postal Operations Council (POC). The UAE was already a member of the CA for the past four years.
"Getting elected to the two most important bodies of the UPU is a great honour for the UAE. It reflects the UAE's growing reputation as a modern and progressive nation devoted to contributing to global issues," said Abdulla Al Daboos, President of Emirates Post Holding Group.
The Postal Operations Council deals with technical and operational issues.
It promotes the introduction of new postal products and makes recommendations to member countries concerning standards for technological, operational or other processes. Its agenda includes helping postal services to modernise and upgrade their products.
Meanwhile, the Congress formally announced that the next UPU Congress would be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2012. The Congress is held once in four years. This will be the 25th congress in the history of the UPU.
Latest news
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
- Police's secret source scheme reaps rewards
- Transfusion centre launches new toll free number
- Mirror, mirror show me the way
- Smart e-Gate system launched
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
