WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency back issues from August 2008:
Mohammed bin Zayed visits Dates Festival.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Western Region, Aug.1st,2008(WAM)--HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has hailed the successes of the Dates Festival which has been running here for the fourth consecutive year. In a ...
Princess Haya visits Beijing's Olympic Village.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Beijing, Aug. 1st, 2008 (WAM) - HH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today visited the Olympic Village in Beijing. ...
UAE envoy attends ceremony.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Geneva, Aug. 1st, 2008 (WAM) - Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, UAE's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, attended today a reception hosted by the government of Geneva to celebrate Switzerland's national day anniversary. Al Zaabi conveyed to the ...
UN Secretary receives credentials GCC delegations' head.
Aug 01, 2008 ... New York, Aug. 1st, 2008 (WAM) - The Secretary General of the United Nations H. E. Mr. BAN Ki- moon, received today in his office, Ambassador Dr. Abdullah bin Salim bin Hamad Al- Harthy, who presented to him his letter of credentials as the Permanent Observer of the Cooperation Council for ...
Liwa Festival's biggest bowl of dates entres Guinness Book of Record.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Liwa, July 31, 2008 (WAM) -- A giant bowlful of dates on show here at the 4th Liwa Dates Festival has entred the Guinness Book of Record as the biggest of its kind in the world, having been endorsed by a Guinness Book of Record Committee currently attending the festival here. ...
UAE's ambassador to China visit the country's Olympic team.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Beijing, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): UAE ambassador to China Mohammed Rashid Al Bot called on the country's Olympic team members and officials here today. The UAE team taking part in the shooting is accompanied by the patron of the event Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum ....
Liwa Dates Festival ends.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Western Region, Aug. 2, 2008 (WAM) -- The 4th Liwa Dates Festival ended here today amidst great fanfare. Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al-Hamed, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, attended the closing ceremony during which he honoured winners of the various competitions. ...
Emirates introduces inflight mobile phones on Boeing 777-300.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): Emirates has again proved itself an aviation industry pioneer after becoming the first airline to introduce in-flight mobile phone services on a Boeing aircraft. Dubai's award-winning airline recently installed the technology, which allows passengers ...
Funding for technology projects announced.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Sharjah, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): The Arab Science and Technology Foundation announced opening of the funding by the Abdullatif Jamil Financing scheme for technology projects for the current year. The funding scheme is in its seventh year, with a total of one million USD allocated for various ...
RTA to introduce more radars on Dubai roads.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has approved bids to install and manage 35 new radars along the roads in the emirate. Among them 30 radars will be ...
Sharjah Charity Association sends relief supplies to Sri Lanka.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Sharjah, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): A relief team from the Sharjah Charity Association has headed for Sri Lanka to carry our relief operations in the wake of the recent floods in the island nation. The floods caused by the tropical monsoon have swept many villages overlooking the ...
Dubai Event Management Corporation appoints new manager in sports division.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM): Dubai Event Management Corporation, organizers of world-class conferences, exhibitions, sporting and cultural events in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Mohammad Habib Al Redha as Project Director in the sports division. In his new capacity, ...
Mousuliya Initiative launched.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, August 2nd, 2008(WAM)--Zayed Charity today launched its social responsibility project known as "Mousuliya" initaive. The programme which is the first evenr in the UAE is being launched in stratgeic partnershop with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerece and Industry and ...
MBRF to send 60 Fellows to leading international universities.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 02nd, 2008 (WAM):The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation today announced that 60 young men and women from across the Arab World have been awarded Fellowships to attend elite postgraduate studies for the fall 2008 academic session, as part of its Fellows Programme that ...
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Releases its First Five-Year Strategic Plan.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 2, 2008 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has released its five-year strategic plan spanning 2008-2013. The plan reflects the vision of President HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which sees justice as the ultimate goal of good governance, the source of safety ...
Foreign investors purchase AED 723 million worth of shares on DFM.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai, August 2, 2008 (WAM) -- Dubai Financial Market announced today that the value of shares bought by foreign investors, or non-UAE nationals, during last week (July 27- July 30) reached AED 723 million, representing 33.6 per cent of the total value of stocks traded during the period. ...
UAE PRESS EDITORIALS.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 2, 2008 (WAM) -- Two major UAE English dailies today commented on the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert and the repercussion of that resignation on the efforts to revive the Middle East peace process. Commenting on the issue editorially under the ...
UAE envoy meets Australian FM.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Canberra, August 1st, 2008 (WAM) - Dr Saeed Mohammed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, met here today with Australian Foreign Minister Steven Smith. During the meeting, Al Shamsi conveyed to the Australian Foreign Minister the greetings of Foreign Minister ...
ADIPEC selects speakers on key topics for 2008 conference.(Conference news)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Aug 1, 2008 (WAM) - ABU DHABI, Aug. 1st, 2008: ADIPEC 2008, one of the largest international petroleum exhibitions and conferences in the world, today said it judged entries after a record number of abstract submissions following the call for papers. Selected speakers at the ...
Biggest victim of Israel's political scene is Mid East process: paper.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Aug 1, 2008 (WAM) - WAM DUBAI, Aug. 1st, 2008: The biggest loser and victim is the Middle East process and the Palestinians, whatever the outcome of the political scene in Israel, opined today the Gulf News. The other losers, the Dubai-based daily added, include the US ...
Illegal aliens arrested.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): The boarder security command of the UAE armed forces has arrested seven illegal aliens while trying to sneak into the country across the boarders during the last few days. The ...
Mubadala and MAF Group in joint venture deal.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): Mubadala Development Company and Majid Al Futtaim Group have signed a joint venture agreement to develop mixed-use project in Abu Dhabi. The development will feature a unique shopping mall destination with a galaxy of quality retail outlets, ...
42 vehicles impounded on highways in Abu Dhabi over the last six months.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM)--Highways section of Abu Dhabi police held 42 vehicles for a week, fined each of them AED200 and registered three black points against each of them, on the highways in the Capital in the first half of this year. It cited the overload as reason for ...
Maitha pledges to make UAE Proud in Beijing Olympiad.
Aug 04, 2008 ... SEOUL, Aug. 4, 2008 (WAM) - With four days to go before the official opening day of Beijing Olympic Games slated for August 8, 2008 Shaikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai met with local media representatives in Seoul and pledged to make her country proud. ...
Stampede kills 130 in Indian temple.
Aug 04, 2008 ... New Delhi, Aug 3rd,2008 (WAM) -- Nearly 150 pilgrims visiting a hilltop Hindu temple in India's north-western state of Himachal Pradesh died in a stampede today. The stampede was triggered by panic and rumours after earth under a bridge leading to the Naina Devi temple in the ...
ADNOC-FOD launches e-diesel Rahal card.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi,Aug 04th, 2008 (WAM): The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (Adnoc-Fod) will stop selling diesel for cash from 15th this month as it is launching an e-payment system from tomorrow 5th August. A grace period of ten days has been announced to facilitate ...
Academic year will start as scheduled on Aug. 24: Ministry of Education.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 04th, 2008 (WAM)--The Ministry of Education has reiterated the academic year 2008-2009, will begin on Aug. 24, as scheduled earlier, Mohammed bin Hindi, executive director for institutional service affairs, has said. The statement came to put an end to controversy ...
Fujairah Crown Prince appoints director for his office.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Fujairah, Aug. 4, 2008 (WAM) -- Fujairah Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, has issued ...
Iraq needs an accord on national unity.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 4, 2008 (WAM) -- A major UAE English daily today commented on the current situation in Iraq's body politic, which poses a threat of a possible break-up into a group of geographically independent entities, in view of the fact that Kurdistan enjoys autonomy as per its ...
AMU professor nominated for UAE's ZFEP award.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Aug. 3rd, 2008: An Indian professor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been nominated for the first Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP). Hamid Ali of Petroleum Studies Department at AMU is the first person to be nominated for the award, which is named after UAE ...
DIFC Lifestyle is the sole sponsor of 'Harrods' fine jewellery event.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): DIFC Lifestyle, the newly setup division of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today announced it will leverage the exclusive reach of Harrods' Fine Jewellery event to showcase its innovative profile and distinctive offerings, as sole sponsors of ...
F2 powerboats championship promotion campaign launched.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Aug. 3rd, 2008: Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) will submit a comprehensive report on its capabilities for the organization and promotion of the Formula 2 powerboat championship to the World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA), said chairman of ...
ODERCO wins contract to manufacture 10 oil rigs at cost AED500 million.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 03rd, 2008 (WAM)--Oilfield Drilling Equipment and Rig Company (ORDERCO UAE), specialised in the engineering, designing and manufacturing of oilfield drilling equipment and packages, has won a deal to manufacture 10 huge oil drilling rigs at cost AED500. Dr Samir ...
Abu Dhabi, Nigeria discuss economic cooperation.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Aug. 3rd, 2008: Ways to further promote trade and economic relations between Abu Dhabi and Nigeria today were discussed by Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) Mohammed Rashid Al-Hamli and Nigerian Ambassador to the UAE Alhaji Bashir Yuguda. ...
ADNEC and Starwood Hotels join hands to launch the first Element hotel in ME.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, UAE; August 03, 2008 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have jointly announced the launch of new Element hotel in Abu Dhabi - the first to be introduced in the Europe, Africa and Middle East division. The new ...
King of Spain hails efforts of the Information Affairs Centre.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM)--His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain has hailed the efforts of UAE leadership on boosting cultural relations between the two countries, appreciating translation of special book on his recent visit to the UAE in Arabic and Spanish languages by the ...
Air Arabia net profit soars to AED 160 million in first half of 2008, up 39 per cent.(Financial report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... Sharjah, August 3rd, 2008 (WAM) - Air Arabia announced today its financial results for the period ending June 30, 2008, demonstrating continued superior performance and ongoing organic growth. The company's net profit for the first half of this year stood at AED 160 million, an ...
Takatuf's Morocco programme ends on high note.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Rabat, August 3rd, 2008 (WAM) - Takatuf Programme in Morocco ended today on a high note with a reception held at Al Tazi Palace which was attended by representatives of Moroccan government, diplomats and heads of charity organisations. In a speech delivered during the reception, ...
Al Mal Capital joint lead manager for Drake '&' Scull International PJSC IPO.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Dubai, August 3rd, 2008 (WAM) - Al Mal Capital today announced that the allocation of shares and refund process of Drake '&' Scull International PJSC's (under incorporation) (DSI) Initial Public Offer (IPO) of 1,197,777,778 of its Ordinary Shares has been completed. Allocation ...
Emirates Airline considers more services to US cities.
Aug 04, 2008 ... DUBAI, Aug 3rd, 2008: Emirates Airline, the UAE's national carrier, said today it will operate the world's largest passenger aircraft three times a week on its New York-Dubai route (EK202/EK201) on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. "After eventually being incorporated in ...
UAE's demand for power needs over $10b: BMI.
Aug 04, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Aug. 3rd, 2008: The UAE needs to spend more than USD 10 billion to meet soaring power demand, said Business Monitor International (BMI) in its overview of the country's power sector. Quoting a report by Dubai Chamber, BMI said Dubai alone will have to boost its power ...
Emirates Airline makes aviation history with arrival of first scheduled Airbus A380 service to US.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 3rd, 2008 (WAM)--With the company's president, Tim Clark, on the inaugural flight, Emirates Airline made history when its Airbus A380 landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport at approximately 4:35 p.m. on 1st August. This was the first commercial A380 ...
Water Taxi service in Dubai from next year.
Aug 04, 2008 ... The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved the establishment of 20 stations for the Water Taxi; a service set to be inaugurated by RTA Marine Agency in the mid of 2009 to beef up marine mass transit modes. '20 locations have been approved for establishing Water Taxi ...
Emirati buys 810 basketfuls of dates at Liwa Dates Festival.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Liwa, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): The Fourth Liwa Dates Festival which came to a triumphant end on Saturday witnessed several breathtaking events including auctions of fine produces by local farmers. In a public auction attended by a cheering crowd, an Emirati bought 810 basketfuls of ...
RED to bolster clientele satisfaction.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Ras Al Khaimah, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): In pursuit of the enhancement of its services, the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Department (RED) is focussing more on the clientele satisfaction. The department held a series of open meetings with clients to listen to their views on improving services. ...
Kuwait Finance and Investment Company debuts on Dubai Financial Market.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug 03rd, 2008 (WAM): Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced the listing of Kuwait Finance and Investment Company (KFIC), incorporated in Kuwait. Company shares began trading under the trading symbol "KFIC," which will appear on DFM screens, trading systems and publications. ...
Gulf-Africa Strategy Forum.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 5th, 2008 (WAM) -- As part of the overall expansion of the Gulf-Africa Research Program at the Gulf Research Center (GRC), the Center is organizing a high-level conference in Cape Town, South Africa entitled "The Gulf and Africa: Developing a new Strategic Partnership." The ...
Vietnam to export 3.5 mn tonnes of rice in 9 month.
Aug 05, 2008 ... HANOI, Aug 5th,2008 (WAM) -- Vietnam expects to export 3.5 million tonnes of rice in the first nine months of the year with the August volume estimated to have hit 400,000 tonnes. At present, the price of Vietnamese rice ranges between US$620-630 per tonne, while that of Thai ...
UAE flag will be hoisted at Olympic Village in Beijing Wednesday.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Beijing, Aug. 05th, 2008 (WAM)--The UAE flag along with other 205 flags of participant countries, will be official hoisted at the Olympic Village in Beijing. As an Olympic tradition, the flag of each country will be flown in official ceremony. Then memento gifts will be ...
President, VP receive cable of thanks from Arroyo.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 5, 2008 (WAM) -- President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines a cable of thanks in reply to a congratulatory cable he sent to her on the occasion ...
Disturbing regional peace as unacceptable as ignoring demands of the Int'l community: paper.
Aug 05, 2008 ... DUBAI,Aug 5, 2008 (WAM) - Adopting extreme measures in the standoff on Iran's nuclear programme, would not be of benefit to any party involved, opined today the Gulf News. Such measures and positions, said the Dubai-based daily in an editorial, would only escalate tensions in ...
Abu Dhabi police Medical Service Laboratories gear up to meet ISO Requirements.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 5th, 2008 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Police Medical Services Laboratories have pave the way for implementing the required specifications for the CAP - an international organization, which gives approval to hospitals and medical laboratories. Captain Thuria Al Duwaila, ...
UAE announces "Dog raising Society".
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 5th, 2008 (WAM) -- As a pioneering step in the field of animal protection and its welfare, HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, has directed that a society for dog raising be set up at UAE level. The society shall be supported ...
SHUAA Capital reports Q1 operating income of AED 176.6 million, net profit of AED 67.1 million.(Financial report)
Aug 05, 2008 ... Aug 5, 2008 (WAM) - WAM Dubai, Aug. 5th, 2008--Shuaa Capital, the region's leading financial services institution, today reported results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008. The results reflect Shuaa's robust business model and solid market positioning across its businesses. ...
RCA redeems debts of prison inmates ahead of their release in Dubai.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 05th, 2008 (WAM)--The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) has redeemed financial debts of a number of prisoners at Dubai prison ahead of their release. The move followed instructions from Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the RCA HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al ...
UAE family airlifted from Oman following traffic accident.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 05th, 2008 (WAM)--A chopper airlifted UAE family, who suffered serious traffic accident from Sultanate Oman to Abu Dhabi Monday. One died and three others suffered injuries ranging from medium to serious. When contacted by a UAE national to rescue his sister and her ...
Ban on importation of live birds from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait lifted.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 5, 2008 (WAM) -- The ministry of environment and water has lifted the ban it imposed on the importation of live birds and related products from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. A decree issued today by the Minister of Environment and Water, Dr. Rashid Ahmed Fahd, states that ...
Daman facilitates new visa process.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 5th, 2008 (WAM)--The National Health Insurance Company- Daman, has launched plans to facilitate visit visa application procedures after receiving the necessary authorization. The move is in line with the ministerial decision No. 322/2008, which affects all applications for ...
Emirates Palace launches a lavish Million Dollar Package.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, Aug. 5, 2008 (WAM) -- The stunning grandeur of one of the most expensive hotels ever built demands ultra-luxury offerings for its guests, including unrivalled facilities and incredible tailor made designer packages. The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, exceeds all ...
6000 years old wild camel bones discovered in Abu Dhabi desert.
Aug 05, 2008 ... ABU DHABI, Aug. 5, 2008 (WAM) -- A team of archaeologists from the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) recently discovered the skeletons of at least 40 ancient wild camels in Al Gharbia, the western region of Abu Dhabi, announced Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, ...
Sharjah Executive Council holds meeting.
Aug 05, 2008 ... Sharjah, Aug. 5, 2008 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Executive Council held here today its regular weekly meeting, presided over by its chairman, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler. During the meeting which was held at the Sharjah ...
ADNOC announces crude retrospective prices for July.
Aug 05, 2008 ... ABU DHABI,Aug 5, 2008 (WAM) -: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) today announced the retrospective prices for the month of July 2008 for Abu Dhabi's four main grades of crude oil. The prices (FOB Abu Dhabi ports) ...
AD Municipality handed plot of Sheikh Khalifa City in Cairo.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Cairo, Aug. 6th, 2008 (WAM) -- A team of Abu Dhabi Municipality has taken delivery of a land in which the Sheikh Khalifa Housing City will be built, a senior project manager has announced. Abu Dhabi Municipality is supervising the construction of the project, which donated by UAE President ...
UAE embassy discusses cooperation with Islamic Councils of Australia.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Sydney, Aug. 6, 2008 (WAM) -- The Charge d'Affaires at the UAE Embassy, Hamad Hareb Al Habsi, met here Tuesday the Secretary General of the Islamic Councils of Australia, Mr. Mohammed Barjawi. They discussed ways to implement the kind gesture of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin ...
Emirates Airline plane faces fault at Kuwait Airport.
Aug 06, 2008 ... Dubai, Aug. 6th, 2008 (WAM) -- Emirates Airline announced Wednesday that a Dubai inbound airliner has faced a rear technical fault while taxing along the runway at Kuwait International International Airport, forcing the captain to abort the flight. A company spokesman said ...