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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dubai Central Laboratory

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai has paid an inspection visit to Dubai Central Laboratory affiliated to the Dubai Municipality.
His Highness was received by Engineer Hussain Na

Sheikh Abdullah meets New Zealand Prime Minister

Wellington (New Zealand) - HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, yesterday morning met HE John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand and conveyed greetings of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness

FNC releases new edition of amended constitution

A new pocket-size edition of the UAE Constitution, complete with amendments approved in December 2009 by the Federal Supreme Council has been released by General Secretariat of the Federal National Council (FNC).
The amendments incorporated in t

Emirates World Hospital continues providing medical services in Haiti

Port-au-Prince - The Emergency Response Unit of Emirates World Humanitarian Mobile Hospital continues giving medical and health services to over 120 sick and wounded people in Haiti.
The mobile hospital, working under the instructions of Presid

The Central Bank of the UAE presents IMF report on the country's dealing with repercussions of world financial crisis

Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE HE Sultan Nasser Al Suwaidi, has reiterated that the World Financial Crisis is over when it comes to the financial part, but its repercussions are still clear on the property and investment sectors.
Al Suw

Emirates NBD launches Jersey Offshore Deposits

Emirates NBD, announced yesterday the launch of Jersey Offshore Deposits, an attractive and flexible multi-currency fixed-deposit product, offering easy international access, potential tax efficiencies and total confidentiality.
The offering is

ADCO to boost output by 400,000 bpd

Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) is considering 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) increase in its crude capacity to 1.8 million bpd by 2017, a senior official at the company said today.
Delivering a keynote speech at a forum title

UAE to forge closer economic ties with Poland

The UAE Minister of Economy, HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, has hailed the recent visit of a UAE delegation to Poland as a valuable step forward in economic relations between the two countries.
Al Mansouri said, "Poland and the UAE share consi

Lubna takes part at Arab-India Partnership Conference

New Delhi - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade (MoFT) H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al-Qasimi took part in the second edition of the annual Arab-India Partnership Conference which kicked off today in New Delhi. She is being accompanied by a high-level de

UAE Embassy trade and commercial delegation visits Seattle

Washington - A delegation of business officials led by the UAE Embassy Trade and Commercial Office recently visited Seattle, Washington to raise awareness of the important economic relationship the UAE holds with the state of Washington.
The tr

EAD, Iraqi Environment Ministry sign MoU

Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirate and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Arm

Arabic speaking robot travels on board Emirates flight

Ibn Sina, the Arabic speaking humanoid robot, recently thrilled other passengers as Emirates Airlines flight EK817 was transporting one of the world's most advanced robots from Dubai to Riyadh.
A first for Emirates, Ibn Sina the robot, travelled

ADAC and Al Jaber Aviation sign largest tenancy deal at Al Bateen Executive Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has signed a landmark 10-year leasing deal with Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), which will see the new leading provider of VIP aviation based at Al Bateen Executive Airport, in the heart of the UAE capital.
The deal m

etisalat unifies international roaming rates

etisalat has launched an all new simplified approach to roaming prices for worldwide destinations based on zones. etisalat's revamped international roaming charges for outbound roamer are now unified and a flat rate will be applied according to the n

Desert Island Resort '&' Spa voted one of the world's greatest hotels

Desert Island Resort '&' Spa by Anantara developed by Tourism Development '&' Investment Company (TDIC)Tourism Development '&' Investment Company (TDIC), a master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, has been vote

Abu Dhabi to improve landscaping around mosques

The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City will start a project to improve the greenery and landscaping in the vicinity of 223 mosques inside and outside Abu Dhabi Island very soon.
The municipality has completed a comprehensive study in this regard, sai

Al Dhafrah Festival huge hit for third year in a row

Al Dhafrah Festival that concluded yesterday proved to be a hit for the third year in a row with more visitors coming to learn about the UAE's culture and heritage.
The eight-day festival that began on January 30 in Al Gharbia (formerly the West

UAE calls for international political will to improve living conditions of disaster-stricken countries

New York - The United Arab Emirates has called for the International Political Will to promote the concept of social inclusion and improve the living conditions of families and individuals in poor countries affected by natural disasters and armed con

Maktoum bin Mohammed receives Lord Mayor of London

Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received yesterday Lord Mayor of London Nick Anstee. They discussed global financial and economic situation and the

Lord Mayor seeks further links with UAE

The Lord Mayor of the City of London Nick Anstee is leading a major business delegation to the United Arab Emirates (7-9 February 2010) as part of a longer visit to the Gulf region.
While on the visit Mr. Anstee will underline the UK's commitme

Khalifa Foundation dispatches 200 tonnes of assistance to Haiti

Santo Domingo - The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation sent yesterday a convoy of humanitarian assistance as part of its aid programme targeting quake victims in Haiti.
A Foundation press release said the 7 truck convoy, which carri

Emirates World Humanitarian Mobile Hospital continues providing medical services in Haiti

Port-au-Prince - The Emergency Response Unit at the Emirates World Humanitarian Mobile Hospital has given medical and health services to over 100 sick and wounded people on the second day of its launch in Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince.
The mo

Mohammed bin Rashid orders to set up Common Trade Protection and Control Establishment in Dubai

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered to set up an establishment for the protection and control of common trade in Dubai.
The order was issued during an inspectional field

UAE Minister Al-Shamsi underscored UAE, German support to women

Berlin - Germany's University of Osnabruk hosted UAE Minister of State Maitha Al-Shamsi as a speaker at the ProfessionElle 2010, a specialised meeting on women and professions aimed at supporting women in the field of science and technology.
In

Central Bank issues commemorative coin on SCA's 10 anniversary

The Central Bank of the UAE issued a commemorative silver coin on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
"With an alloy of 92.5 % silver and 7.5% cooper, the face of the 40 mm diameter and 4

Dubai Financial Market welcomes high-level financial delegation from London

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) welcomed yesterday a high-level financial delegation from London. The visit is aimed at strengthening financial and investment relations, and is part of an orientation tour that will also take the delegation to Abu Dhabi

RAKBANK achieves solid growth in 2009 profits

RAKBANK has reported a net profit of Dh726.15 million for 2009 reflecting a 14.2% growth in profits compared to the previous year. The Bank achieved this strong level of growth despite adverse market conditions with the Personal Banking portfolio gro

UAE's DPG becomes member of UN Global Compact

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, yesterday announced it has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), an initiative that encourages businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies

Dubai Department of Economic Development issued 11,635 licences in 2009

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that the Dubai''s economic activities in 2009 continued to surge, highlighting the investors'' trust in the economic opportunities available in the emirate and the UAE.
The DED issued

Inflation in UAE hits nine-year low

The UAE inflation hit a nine-year low of 1.5 per cent in 2009, in line with forecasts, as prices returned to a downward path in December due to a fall in the household category, preliminary data showed yesterday. The global financial crisis ended an