Emirates News Agency (WAM) (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) back issues from November 2008:
*** Saturday, 1st November, 2008. WAM news bulletin starts***.
Nov 01, 2008 ... *** Saturday, 1st November, 2008. WAM news bulletin starts*** Copyright 2008 ...
Italian Parliament official to visit UAE.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: Prominent Italian politician and Chairman of the Italian parliament Gianfranco Fini will visit UAE early next year to hold talks with Speaker of the Federal National Council/FNC/ Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair. FNC ...
More light on issues inside Iraq - Local Press Editorials.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: Two English daily news papers published in UAE drew the world attention to two different issues in Iraq. In its editorial today, the Dubai-based Gulf News said that 'Christians in Iraq deserve our attention' ....
Surge in passenger traffic at Sharjah International Airport.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Sharjah, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: Sharjah International Airport recorded an impressive 78[euro]24pc increase in the passenger traffic during the first nine months of the current year. During the same period, the aircraft movement and cargo handling also rose ...
Lubna Al Qasimi opens NUSACC conference in Washington.(Conference news)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Washington, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi opened here on Friday the 17th edition of the Policy Makers' Conference organised by the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce /NUSACC/. The annual ...
Cabinet approves governmental communications bureau.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Dubai, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: The cabinet, acting under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to set up a comprehensive system for internal and external communication in the ...
Sheikha Fatima: We have enormous hope pinned on the second AWO conference.
Nov 01, 2008 ... By Jamal Al Majaida. Abu Dhabi, Nov 01st, 2008 /WAM/: HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the UAE Women's Federation, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation and Chairwoman of the Arab Women's Organisation, said that ...
FNC partakes regional, int'l parliamentary meetings.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Nov. 1st, 2008: The National Federal Council /FNC/ of the United Arab Emirates is set to take part in a number of upcoming meetings of Arab and international bodies. Those include the second 2008 session of the Interim Arab Parliament ...
Masdar Institute Of Science And Technology hosts inaugural Board Of Trustees meeting.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Nov. 1st. 2008: H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed forces chaired the inaugural meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology on ...
UAE's RCA relief team continues relief operations in flood-hit Yemeni areas.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Nov. 1st, 2008: The Red Crescent Authority /RCA/ of the United Arab Emirates has distributed relief food and medical aid to Yemenis affected by the recent flash flooding which killed scores of people and damaged properties in the governorates of ...
Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi, Statistics Sweden ai sign collaboration agreement.
Nov 01, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Nov. 1st, 2008: The Statistics Center- Abu Dhabi signed a Collaboration Agreement with Statistics Sweden expressing the desire of the parties to enhance cooperation between the statistical agencies in both countries. The agreement ...
Dolphin Energy delivers first natural gas to Oman.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Nov. 1st, 2008: Dolphin Energy Limited today said it began to supply gas to Oman today, completing the strategic Qatar-UAE-Oman natural gas grid first proposed in 1999. The company announced that Dolphin gas from Qatar was now flowing to ...
UAE partakes Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Nov 01, 2008 ... GENEVA, Nov. 1st, 2008: The UAE has taken part in a symposium organized in Geneva by the by The Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry /CASCI/ to encourage reciprocal investments in Arab countries and the Swiss Federation. The UAE senior ...
UAE marks the fourth Sheikh Zayed death anniversary.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/--History of a country could be read through biography of a leader whose legacy means alot in terms of prosperity and stability. Thus, we could read the history of the United Arab Emirates when we read the course and legacy of ...
Financial crisis could provide banking sector with solid ground: report.
Nov 01, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Nov. 1st, 2008: A recent economic report said the current global credit crisis could provide the UAE banking sector to stand on solid ground and prove it is still strong and protected against external impacts. The report, released by ...
Cabinet approves Governmental Communications Office /UPDATED/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... DUBAI, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/: The cabinet, acting under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to set up a comprehensive system for internal and external communication in the ...
UAE marks the fourth Sheikh Zayed death anniversary /first ad/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/ xxxxx in the late Sheikh Zayed's era, the UAE accomplished huge infrastructure projects, among others, road network, bridges, airports and seaports. Those projects earned the UAE prestigious place among the developed ...
UAE marks the fourth Sheikh Zayed death anniversary /final add/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/ xxxx he used to assert that the fabric of modern development in the UAE overlapped with the traditions. Sheikh Zayed was keen to revive and update the forefathers' heritage to present it to the new generations. Hence, ...
UAE, US to boost trade and investment.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Washington, Nov. 1, 2008 /WAM/ -- Foreign Trade Minister, Shaikha Lubna bint Khalid Al-Qasimi, has met here with the Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce, Thomas Donohue and discussed with him ways to boost trade and investment cooperation between ...
UAE, US to boost trade and investment /corrected/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Washington, Nov. 1, 2008 /WAM/ -- Foreign Trade Minister, Shaikha Lubna bint Khalid Al-Qasimi, has met here with the President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, Thomas Donohue and discussed with him ways to boost trade and investment cooperation ...
Sharjah Ruler attends Arabian horse show /corrected/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Sharjah, Nov. 1, 2008 /WAM/ -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, today graced the final day of the 2nd Sharjah Arabian Horse Festival /Egyptian Pedigree/. Sharjah Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Abdullah bin ...
Dubai?s polished diamond trade reaches US$5.29 billion in first half 2008.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Dubai, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/--Dubai s total trade of polished diamonds reached US$29[euro]5 billion at the end of the first six months of 2008, the Dubai Diamond Exchange /DDE/, a subsidiary of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre /DMCC/, announced today. ...
Falling of huge cement bloc scared inhabitants of Musharif distric in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/--Inhabitants of Mushrif district in the capital were scared when they heard sound and vibration of the falling cement bloc at 30[euro]1am on Saturday. A number of them, who thought it was a tremor reported immediately to ...
Sharjah Ruler attends Arabian horse show.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Sharjah, Nov. 1, 2008 /WAM/ -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, today graced the final day of the 2nd Sharjah Arabian Horse Festival /Egyptian Pedigree/. Sharjah Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Abdullah bin ...
UAE marks the fourth Sheikh Zayed death anniversary /updated/.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 01st, 2008 /WAM/--The UAE will mark Sunday the fourth death anniversary of the founder of the UAE federation late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Despite his death in 2004, UAE people still revere him due to his striking achievements. ...
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Gulf states step in again to help world.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dubai, 2nd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ -- Shelling out Dh44 billion /$12 billion/ by Abu Dhabi, Qatar and some other Gulf states to bail out a foreign financial institution takes a lot of courage and honest intention, especially at a difficult time when the Gulf ...
UAE urges world donors to fund UNRWA's programmes.
Nov 02, 2008 ... New York, 2nd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ -- The United Arab Emirates has urged all international donors to contribute to activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East /UNRWA/ so to enable it ...
Gordon Brown to start UAE visit tomorrow Monday.
Nov 02, 2008 ... By Mahmoud Sulaiman ABU DHABI, 2nd Nov 2008: The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, will visit the UAE on November 3rd and 4th on the final leg of his tour of Gulf States which also included Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a press release ...
Ajman Ruler receives Indian trade mission.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Ajman, 2nd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ -- H. H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman, affirmed today that local and foreign investors should be provided with all facilities and incentives to assist them ...
Talks and Sensations? among activities of Artparis-Abu Dhabi exhibition 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, 2nd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - Abu Dhabi will host a special event as part of its art exhibition Artparis-Abu Dhabi, which will be held on 17-21 November 2008 at the Emirates Palace. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Authority for ...
Ruler tours ECSSR pavilion at Sharjah Book Show.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, today visited the pavilion of the Emirate Centre for Strategic Studies and Research /ECSSR/ at the ongoing 27th Sharjah ...
RAK Crown Prince receives Belgian, Bangladeshi ambassadors.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Ras Al Khaimah, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Ras Al Khaimah crown prince and deputy ruler, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, separately received at the Al-Dhait Palace here today Belgian Ambassador, Anick Van Calster and Bangladeshi Ambassador, Mohammed Nuzmul ...
Zayed gave his life for his Arab nation and Arab causes: President Mubarak.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak has said that the Arab nation has lost a great and wise leader who gave his life for his Arab nation and Arab causes. President Mubarak made the statement on the occasion of the 4th ...
Lubna Al Qasimi discusses bilateral cooperation with US official.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Washington, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Foreign Trade Minister, Shaikha Lubna bint Khalid al-Qasimi, met here Saturday evening with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Reuben Jeffery and discussed with him bilateral relations and ways to boost them ...
RCA choppers airlifted relief aid to Yemeni flooded villages.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--The UAE Red Crescent Authority /RCA/ has continued providing aid to the victims of flood upon the instructions from the UAE leadership. The RCA delegation airlifted relief to Yemeni village of Adem in ...
Mohammed bin Rashid receives German health minister.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received here today at the Dubai Medical City, visiting German Health Minister, Ulla Schmidt and her entourage. ...
Culture minister receives S. Korean Ambassador.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al-Owais, received at his office here today South Korean Ambassador, Chung Wong-Chil. They ...
Al Shamsi receives British Ambassador.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Minister of State and Board Chairperson of the Marriage Fund, Dr. Metha Salim Al-Shamsi, received at her office here today British Ambassador, Edward Anthony Oakden. The meeting aims at boosting bilateral ties between the ...
Sharjah Deputy Ruler meets SEWA officials.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Sharjah, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--Sharjah Deputy Ruler and Board Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority /SEWA/ HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, has met directors of the SEWA in presence of the board members at the SEWA's head office. ...
Sultan opens new office of Petrofac Company.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Sharjah, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah, opened here today the new office of Petrofac Company, a leading international provider of facilities solutions to the oil and gas ...
Health minister discussed cooperation with German counterpart.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Nov. 2, 2008 /WAM/ -- Minister of Health, Humaid Al-Quttami, met here today with his visiting German counterpart, Ulla Schmidt and discussed with her ways to boost cooperation between the two countries in the area of health. During the ...
Abdullah bin Zayed receives US State Department official.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received here today at the ministry Undersecretary of US State Department for Arms Control and International Security John Rhode in presence of UAE Minister of ...
Khalifa bin Zayed Charity Foundation offers urgent relief aid to victims of flood in Yemen.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Sana'a, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--An official from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation has visited Yemeni coastal Province of Al Hudaydah to assess the damage inflicted recently by the heavy rains and flood. Upon the instructions ...
Hamdan bin Zayed sponsors two Yemeni orphans, whose family members got killed in flood.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority /RCA/ HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sponsored two Yemeni children, following killing of 10 members of their family under rubbles at Sah village ...
Mohammed bin Rashid sponsors Dubai Cares' Volunteer Campaign.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM--Under the patronage and in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Cares today announced the launch of its Volunteer Campaign. ...
Lubna Al Qasimi hails efforts of women in technical fields.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi joined an exclusive discussion on the challenges faced by women working in technical and engineering fields during a special workshop organised today by the Society ...
Lubna Al Qasimi meets the UAE-US Business Council Members.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Washington, Nov. 02nd, 2008 /WAM/--UAE Foreign Trade Minister HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, hailed strong relations and trade partnership between the UAE and US. The remarks were made here during her meeting with the members of the UAE-US Business ...
Mohammed bin Zayed receives Shell, ConocoPhillips.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - General H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received separately here this evening Malcolm Brinded, Chief Executive Officer of Shell, and ...
HCT hosts education forum in Ney York.
Nov 02, 2008 ... New York, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - The United Arab Emirates strongly believes in higher education as a key engine for progress and global tolerance, said H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research. ...
Kong of Jordan honours UAE envoy.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Amman, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - King Abdullah II of Jordan has conferred the Jordanian Order of Independence on Rahma Hussein Al Zaabi, the out-going UAE Ambassador to Amman, in recognition of his efforts in enhancing ties of cooperation between the two fraternal ...
Abdullah bin Zayed: Zayed's achievements source of pride.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid special tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, saying his achievements were a source of pride to all Emarati citizens. Sheikh ...
Education experts discuss education current status in Muscat.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Muscat, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - Various education experts from the Middle East and North Africa discussed important issues such as the role of education, current status of teachers and education reform during the 4th Meeting of the Ministers of Education in ...
Algerian embassy celebrates national day.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 Nov. 2008 /WAM/ - H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher education & Scientific Research attended this evening a reception hosted by Humaid Shibaira, Algerian Ambassador, to celebrate his country's national day ...
Gordon Knot: Economics of Goodwill: UAE paper.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--In economics, as in politics, goodwill often counts for more than anything else. Not surprisingly, the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, currently on a three-nation Gulf tour, is making his best bid to encash it in ...
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POSCO completes South Korean Nickel smelter.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Seoul, Nov. 3rd, 2008 /WAM/--POSCO /KSE: 005490/, the world's fourth-largest steelmaker, said Monday that it had completed a plant in South Korea that smelts nickel, increasing its supply of the raw material. The plant in Gwangyang, 423 ...
Mohammed bin Zayed inaugurates ADIPEC 2008.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, opened here today the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference /ADIPEC/ 2008 at ...
Arab IT Organisation hails efforts of Sheikha Fatima.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Tunisia, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--Secretary General of the Arab Communication Technology and Information Dr Khadija Hamoda Al Ghariyani, has highlighted the role of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in supporting Arab woman in general and the UAE national woman in ...
South Korea seeks additional US$ 10 billion spending to stimulate economy.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Seoul, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--South Korea announced Monday that it will increase government spending by 14 trillion won /US$76[euro]10 billion/ next year as part of efforts to stimulate the slumping economy and help low-income households tide over the ...
Leading Palestinian women stress significance of Women Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Jerusalem, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--Leading Palestinian women, have reiterated that the Women Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi is important, as it will discuss concept and issues of security from the Arab and international perspectives. ...
UAE has reduced oil output under OPEC understanding : Hamili.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, 3rd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ -- The UAE has actually reduced its crude oil output in response to the agreement the OPEC reached on 24 October to reduce its production ceiling by 5[euro]1 million barrels per day as of current ...
Declining oil prices should not deter investment in industry : UAE.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, 3rd Nov. 2008 /WAM/ -- UAE Minister of Energy H.E. Mohammed bin Dhaen Al Hamili urged today the Middle East oil and gas producers to continue pumping funds in the industry despite the downturn of world oil prices. ...
Ruler of Ajman receives Lebanese Envoy.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Ajman, Nov. 03rd, 2008 /WAM/--HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman, received here today at emiri court Lebanese Ambassador to UAE Fawzi Yusuf Fawaz, who paid courtesy visit to mark the commencement of his ...