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to current and future events and exhibitions in the UAE |
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Valuable concise reference source on the UAE,
covering political system, economy, business, history and heritage,
education, women, healthcare, tourism and environment. |
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Natural history of the UAE,
covering all animals and plants recorded in the Emirates. |
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Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. |
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TUESDAY, 06 JANUARY 2009
 Cabinet condemns Israeli aggression on Gaza
Posted on 06/01/2009
The UAE cabinet has condemned the Israeli aggression on Gaza and expressed solidarity with the Palestinians affected by the war.
The cabinet meeting, which was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict and supported the Palestinian cause for an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. It said the Israeli aggression "constituted an unequivocal violation
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 Mohammed orders speedy delivery of houses to justices
Posted on 06/01/2009
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has ordered the authorities of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme to expedite the delivery of houses to justices in the UAE judiciary.
In a statement by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak. Minister of Housing and Chairman of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, the Minister explained that a number of residential villas have been handed over to their owners in the category of widows, orphans and teachers as per
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 Mohammed bin Zayed receives Algerian official
Posted on 06/01/2009
General H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received yesterday evening Major General Ahmed Sanhaji, Secretary General of the Algerian National Defence Ministry who is currently leading a delegation on a visit to the UAE.
The Algerian official was accompanied by Colonel Abdul Qadir bin Jalool, Director of the Medical Services at the Algerian National Defence ministry and Humaid Shubaira, Algerian Ambassador to
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![]() Palestinians can legalise stay in UAE
Posted on 06/01/2009
Palestinian nationals in the UAE can continue their stay and legalise their status in case their residency permits or visit visas have expired, a top official at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) told Khaleej Times on Monday.
"Also, they can renew their residency permits without paying fines. Palestinians staying in the country on visit visas can legalise their status if they find job offers without the need to leave the country”, said Brigadier Nassir Al Awadi Al Menhali, Acting Director General
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 Zayed Future Energy Prize jury selects final winners
Posted on 06/01/2009
The Zayed Future Energy Prize jury has selected two finalists to be the first-ever recipients of the award.
The prize was launched in January 2008 at the World Future Energy summit by General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to honour the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
It aims to recognise outstanding individuals, companies, and organisations that have made significant contributions in the
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![]() Non-UAE nationals in Ajman local military service to get pay rise
Posted on 06/01/2009
Non-UAE nationals serving in the Ajman local military will get a pay rise from January 1, 2009, thanks to directives by Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi. The pay increase will range from 50% to 110% based on beneficiary's military rank.
According to Decree no. 91 of 2008, issued by Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid al-Nuaimi, Ajman Ruler's Representative for Administrative and Financial Affairs, non-UAE nationals serving in Ajman local military will get
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 Abu Dhabi International Airport receives first advanced airport classification in Middle East region
Posted on 06/01/2009
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) yesterday announced that Abu Dhabi International Airport has received regulatory approval for enhanced low visibility operations.
This approval, the first of its kind in the Middle East, allows for aircraft to be able to safely maneuver in low visibility conditions when previously aircraft would have stopped operating.
The newly operational second runway is planned to be CAT III B approach rated in 2009. Today's announcement reflects the upgrading of the
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 RTA Air-Conditioned Bus Shelters Project Bags Gulf Engineers Excellence '&' Creativity Award
Posted on 06/01/2009
Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) won Gulf Engineers Excellence '&' Creativity Award presented in the 12th Gulf Engineering Forum held under the banner "Gulf Engineer and the Challenges of Sustainable Development" hosted by Qatar during 21-23 December 2008. The award winning project was the distinguished RTA Air-Conditioned Bus Shelters; the first of its kind worldwide.
The Award was received on behalf of H.E. Mattar al Tayer - Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the RTA and
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 Increase in Dubai buses to complement metro
Posted on 06/01/2009
Dubai is to triple its bus service amid concerns people will not use the new metro system if they have to walk to stations.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) yesterday said it would increase its bus fleet to 2,000 from 600 by the time the Red Line opened in September. It will also raise the number of bus stops to 1,500 from 500 by 2010, putting every resident within a stone's throw of an air-conditioned shelter.
The RTA acknowledges people are unlikely to use the Dh15.5 billion
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 UAE Stocks Shed 57 Per Cent in 2008; Market Cap Put at Dh388b
Posted on 06/01/2009
UAE's two stock markets recorded a compounded annual growth rate of 36.76 per cent in combined market capitalisation despite a plunge of 57 per cent in 2008, according to an equity research firm.
Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of independent investment research base, said on Monday the combined market capitalisation of UAE markets had seen a rise from US$8.67 billion at inception in 2000 to the current US$105.93 billion (Dh388 billion, as of December 21, 2008), at a compounded annual
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 Dubai Maritime City prepares to fill Middle Eastern sea trade niche
Posted on 06/01/2009
Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies, continues to achieve major development milestones and confidently progresses towards its 2012 completion date.
Infrastructure for the Industrial Precinct of the unique maritime development is set to continue significantly during 2009 making it fully operational ahead of schedule with 85 per cent of the work complete. Groundwork for the Commercial Precinct is at 65 per cent,
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 2008 milestone year for Dubai Duty Free as it crosses US$1b sales mark
Posted on 06/01/2009
Award winning Dubai Duty Free (DDF) has set a new retailing benchmark, when it announced a record annual sales of Dh 3.950 million (US$1.1 billion), representing 23 per cent increase over 2007.
In addition to remarkable sales, 2008 provided DDF with major milestones in terms of growth and expansion. In the summer, the operation opened its purpose-built Head Office and Distribution Centre in Ramoul, which provides 6,000 square metres of office space and 27,000 square metres of warehousing.
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 Gulfood 2009 proves that food and hospitality is bigger than ever
Posted on 06/01/2009
Gulfood, one of the world's top exhibitions for the food, drink, foodservice and hospitality industry, is preparing for its biggest edition yet with four exciting days of dedicated events and programmes, including the co-located Ingredients Middle East Exhibition, Restaurant and Cafe Middle East, Emirates International Salon Culinaire, the renowned Dubai International Food and Safety Conference and a comprehensive programme for the beverage industry.
To meet the increased industry demand,
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 Hydra Executives premieres
Posted on 06/01/2009
The first Abu Dhabi-based reality TV show, Hydra Executives, starts its first season tomorrow.
Produced by All 4 Media, the show will pit a team of eight Americans against a British team to win a US$1 million (Dh3.7m) prize to fund a business venture.
Each potential contestant was required to have a background in property, business or finance and had to submit a proposal for a property development. The winner's concept will be fully funded. The winning proposal will be executed in the UAE and
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 UAE’s knockout punches
Posted on 06/01/2009
It took Dominique Bathenay's side just a quarter of an hour to effectively settle Monday night's match against Yemen as they got their Gulf Cup defence off to a superb start and clinched a first victory in 10 games.
Mohammed Omar's penalty after six minutes and Ismael al Hamadi's clinical strike eight minutes later put the champions 2-0 up as they came out of the blocks flying at the Police Stadium in Wattaya.
Yemen then had defender Mohammed Ali sent off allowing the UAE to cruise through
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