WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency back issues from April 2009:
Arab Unity? Dream on: UAE papers.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr 01st, 2009 (WAM)--This Arab League summit in Doha, Qatar, was held at a time of great crises and upheavals in the region and beyond. This demanded complete unity of purpose and action on the part of the Arab states. Dubai-based Khaleej Times daily observed in its ...
South Korea mulls to export nuclear reactors through joint venture.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Seoul, April 01st, 2009 (WAM) -- South Korea hopes to export nuclear reactors through a joint venture arrangement with a leading British engineering company. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy said on Wednesday that the state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), Korea Gas ...
First specialised paediatric hospital coming up in Sharjah at cost $25 million.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Sharjah, Apr 01st, 2009 (WAM)--The feasibility studies on setting up the first specialised paediatric hospital at cost $25 million in Sharjah in cooperation with the American medical institutions, has been completed, Sheikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Qasimi, board chairman of ...
Emirates Identity Authority says fines over non registration will be issued soon.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr 01st, 2009 (WAM)--Emirates Identity Authority (EIA) said it will announce within days fines against those who have not so far registered for identity card and population register, Darwish Al Zarouni, director general of EIA, has said. He called on all citizens ...
Shaikha Fatima applauds UNIFEM report launch from Abu Dhabi.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr. 1, 2009 (WAM) -- The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has launched here in Abu Dhabi its biennial global report. The Progress of the World's Women 2008 / 2009 report title: "Who Answers to Women", focuses on five key areas where the need to strengthen ...
UAE seeks Armenian support for hosting IRENA.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Tehran, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- UAE Ambassador to Tehran and Non-resident Ambassador to Armenia Khalifa Al Murri handed today a message sent by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, to his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian. In his message, which was ...
Robust Support for NMC/TRA's Peoplemeter Initiative.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM): The National Media Council (NMC) and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) have received robust support from the national and international media community for the recently announced Peoplemeter project. Eight world-class firms submitted ...
ADIA bags ACI's Airport Service Quality honour.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Airport service quality top notch at Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is the only airport in the Arab region to be named in the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service Quality Survey. This ...
Interior Ministry official receives Chinese Embassy Counsellor.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr. 1, 2009 (WAM) -- The Director General of Central Operations - Abu Dhabi Police, Major General Ahmed Nasir Al-Reisi, received at his office here today, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Mrs. Li Lingbing. During the meeting, Major General Al-Reisi underscored the ...
UAE launches first Mideast Voluntarism Training Academy.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- The first UAE community and corporate voluntary conference announced the launch of an academy for training social workers, the first of its kind in the Arab World. The announcement took place at the end of the two-day conference which was ...
Hamdan receives new envoys.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, received today separately new ambassadors of South Korea, Sri Lanka and Greek. The envoys ...
Emirates Post opens 100th Post Office at Arabian Center.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1st April 2009 (WAM) : Emirates Post has opened its 100th Post Office at Arabian Center, the new shopping mall in Al Khawaneej, Dubai. The event coincides with the centenary year of postal services in the UAE. The new post office was officially opened by Mr ....
Sultan opens third student conference at UoS.(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Sharjah, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and the Supreme President of University of Sharjah, attended today the opening ceremony of the third student conference. Sheikh Sultan said the ...
Shaikha Salama bint Khalifa praises Shaikha Fatima.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr. 1, 2009 (WAM) -- Shaikha Salama bint Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Wife of Dr. Mansour bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, has paid glowing tribute to Her Highness Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the General Women's Union and Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development ...
Mohammed orders lands for inheritors.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has instructed, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, immediate distribution of new batch of land grant deeds to inheritors in different parts of Dubai. Sheikh ...
UAE Ambassador meets Syrian Deputy Prime Minister.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Damascus, Apr. 1, 2009 (WAM) -- UAE Ambassador, Salim Isa Al-Qattam Al-Za'abi, met here Tuesday with Syrian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Abdullah Al-Dardari and discussed with him bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Syria in the areas of economy, trade and investment. ...
Speaker of British House of Commons to visit UAE.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr. 1, 2009 (WAM) -- Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, will start from April 6 a three-day official visit to the UAE during which he will meet with a number of UAE top officials, including Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al-Ghurair, Speaker of the Federal national Council ...
Mohammed forms board of Meydan.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, decree no 15 for 2009 forming a three-year tenure board of Meydan Group LLC. The decree named Saeed bin Humaid ...
Richard III: An Arab Tragedy" ends performances in the UAE.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM): The curtain came down for the last time last night on the celebrated play "Richard III: An Arab Tragedy", performed at Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation Theatre. The play, which was performed by the Sulayman Al Bassam Theatre, was organized by the ...
Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashed opens the first Child Care Centre at Dubai Customs.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - In a leading initiative, the first of its kind to implement the National Child Care standards, Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wife of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and President of Dubai Women ...
UAE women proved their mettle: Gargash.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - The Emirati women have come a long way, thanks to the unlimited support of the country's leadership, said H.E. Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, minister of state for foreign affairs. In a statement made today to mark launch of the Biennial Global ...
Hamed bin Zayed chairs Executive Committee's meeting.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - The Executive Committee has approved a memorandum on completion of works on the Zayed Housing Complex in Dhafra. In their meeting held today under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's ...
RAK CP opens hospital for elderly.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has officially inaugurated the Obaidullah Hospital, a specialty medical facility for elderly people, built by Mohammed Ibrahim bin Obaidullah, a Ras Al Khaimah-based ...
National examinations begin Sunday with four subjects.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - The Ministry of Education will begin the national examinations in all the public schools on Sunday 5th April till 8th April from grades 3-12 in the Arabic language, English language "reading and writing", mathematics and sciences. The examinations will be ...
Foreign minister sends note to Dutch counterpart.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Amsterdam, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - UAE ambassador to the Netherlands Ali Thani Al Suwaidi today met with the director of Middle East and North Africa at the Dutch foreign ministry. During the meeting, Al Suwaidi conveyed a letter from foreign minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed ...
TDIC secures mortgage agreements with leading financial institutions.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi,1 April 2009 (WAM) - Tourism Development '&' Investment Company (TDIC) today announced that it has secured a number of mortgage financing agreements, with some of the UAE's largest banks and leading financial institutions for real estate on Saadiyat Island, a natural island just ...
Mohammed bin Zayed reviews STMP 2030.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - General/ H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces today reviewed the Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP 2030), prepared by the Department of Transport (DoT) which comprises a ...
Injazat Data Systems signs Global Desktop Management contract with Etihad Airways.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 April, 2009 (WAM) - Injazat Data Systems has announced that it has signed a five-year contract to support the growing Global Desktop environment of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE. Under the terms of the agreement, Injazat will manage all of Etihad's ...
Hamdan bin Rashid receives University of Exeter's delegation.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai deputy ruler and UAE minister of finance received here today a delegation from University of Exeter, led by its president Professor Steve Smith. He discussed with the delegation members ...
Pakistan serves as strategic depth to Gulf region : Gargash.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi hosted today the expert level meeting of Friends of Democratic Pakistan. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Salman Farooqi, Secretary General of Pakistan's President, co-chaired the meeting. The ...
Hamdan, Mansour attend final camel race.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs and H.E Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE ...
Fatima attends graduation.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Chairwoman of the UAE General Women's Union (GWU), attended today a ceremony for graduation of female students of UAE University, Zayed University (ZU) and Higher ...
UAE national female graduates ready for practical life : Sheikha Fatima.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and Chairwoman of the UAE Women's General Union, paid today a glowing tribute to the UAE national women graduates, whom she described as " filled with determination to ...
Talking Afghanistan at The Hague: UAE newspaper.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Apr. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- A major UAE English daily today commented on the latest development on Afghanistan which is now a subject of discussion at the international conference in the Hague where many countries, including Iran and the US, and international organisations are ...
UAE Ambassador to Canada presents accreditation letter.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Ottawa, Apr. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- UAE Ambassador to Canada, Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ghafli, has presented his accreditation letter to the Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean, when she received him at her office here in Ottawa. The new Ambassador conveyed to the Canadian ...
VI inspects dam areas in Eastern Region.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Eastern Region, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid today an inspection visit to dam areas in the Eastern Region. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak ...
ADNOC announces prices of crude oil for March.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, announced today the prices of its crudes oil for March 2009. According to the company's ...
UAE Ambassador to UN office in Geneva meets two Ambassadors.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Geneva, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Permanent Representative to United Nations office in Geneva Ambassador Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, has met here Khadija Rachida Al Masri, permanent controller of African Union (AU) to UN office in Geneva and Ambassador Abdul Wahab Al Jamel, Tunisian Permanent ...
UAE pavilion breaks ground at Shanghai Expo.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Shanghai, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- The UAE today laid the foundation stone of its impressive pavilion at the Expo 2010 Shanghai amid a crowd of government officials, organisers and pressmen. The theme of the May 1 to October 31 Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the ...
Belarus reduces oil export duty April 1.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Belarus reduces oil export duty April 1 MINSK, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) - On April 1, 2009, Belarus reduced the crude oil export duty from $115.3 per tonne to $110 per tonne. The Council of Ministers issued relevant resolution No 382, BelTA was told in the Council of Ministers Office. ...
Sultan Al Mansouri, Syrian Ambassador to UAE discuss bilateral relations.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Dubai, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Economy Minister HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, discussed here today with Syrian Ambassador to UAE Rostom Al Zoubi, the relations between the UAE and Syria and ways to boost the economic, trade and investment ties. The two sides also ...
Climate change talks should include farmers.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Rome, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) - FAO has urged policy makers to include agriculture in negotiations for a new climate change treaty to replace the 1997 Kyoto protocol. "Agricultural land is able to store and sequester carbon. Farmers that live off the land, particularly in poor ...
UAE Minister meets Research Director of Singapore's policy school.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Discussions focus on the importance of achieving common goals and providing new opportunities for continuous interaction Dubai, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), an innovative leadership foundation designed to develop future national ...
FNC to hold the ninth session Tuesday.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--The Federal National Council (FNC) will hold here Tuesday its ninth session of the third ordinary session of the 14th legislative chapter at Zayed Hall. The session will be chaired by FNC Speaker HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair. The FNC will discuss ...
Finnish note for Abdullah.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister, received today a message from his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb dealing with bilateral relations and latest regional developments. The note was handed to H.E. Dr Anwar ...
UAE's automotive aftermarket poised for a profitable growth.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- The GCC countries boast of one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. The stable economy, a high population growth rate, and the fact that local production of automobiles is almost non-existent, are the key factors behind the significant ...
UAE President, VP send cables to Presidents of Niger, Argentine.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent congratulatory cable to President of Niger Mamado Tandja, on the National Day anniversary. Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...
Abu Dhabi gets universal meeting hub vote of confidence.
Apr 02, 2009 ... ABUDHABI, 2 April 2009 (WAM): Hosted buyers attending the third, and largest, Gulf Incentive, Business Tourism and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) which runs in Abu Dhabi until this evening (Thursday, April 2), have delivered a resounding vote of confidence in the Arabian Gulf emirate's ...
DP World's Jebel Ali Port Completes REFCON Project.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- Global marine terminal operator DP World announced the successful implementation of the world-class Remote Reefer Container Monitoring System - REFCON - at its flagship port Jebel Ali Port. This marks another major achievement where the port ...
Etihad wins business class award.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, April 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Etihad Airways has won the award for having the best business class in the world following a global poll by 16 million air travellers. The UAE national airline also won the world's best business class catering award. The annual World Airline ...
Nakheel, Amburaya to develop joint venture in Thailand.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Bangkok, 2nd April 2009 (WAM): Nakheel, Dubai's master developer, has joined Thailand's Amburaya Hotels '&' Resorts to transform Thailand's idyllic Koh Samui Island with the launch of a stunning integrated resort development comprising 17 luxurious private residences and a 75-key all-villa ...
Salam Ya Sighar supports Gaza.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Sharjah, 1 April 2009 (WAM) - The 'Salam Ya Sighar' or Children Peace campaign recently launched under the patronage of Sheikha Jawahir bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, will provide 250 water tankers to families in three areas ...
UNIFEM praises Sheikha Fatima's initiatives.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has praised the humanitarian initiatives made by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, supreme president of the Family Development Foundation, and chairwoman of the General Women's Union and honorary ...
City branding key to drawing global talent, experts say in advance of Global City 2009.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - Leading experts and brand custodians of some of the world's leading cities will participate in a double session on City Branding at the Global City 2009 forum which takes place 7 - 8 April 2009 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The 'city ...
Justice Minister meets Jordanian counterpart.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Amman, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - Justice minister H.E. Dr Hadef bin Jowan Al Dhaheri visited the Jordanian Judicial Institute today and met with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Awda. During the meeting, the Jordanian minister said his ministry was seeking to ...
Emirate of Abu Dhabi sees strong investor demand for its Global Medium Term Notes.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - The Emirate of Abu Dhabi today announces the successful pricing of a $3.0bn bond, the largest sovereign issue out of the Middle East. This follows an institutional roadshow in the United States and Europe. H.E. Hamad Al-Hurr ...
Foreign investors purchase AED 748.9 million worth of shares on DFM.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - Dubai Financial Market announced today that the value of shares bought by foreign investors, or non-UAE nationals, during last week (March 29 - April 2) reached AED 748.9 million comprising 32.7 per cent of the total value of stocks traded during the period. ...
VP inspects dam areas in Eastern Region - Updates.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Eastern Region, 2nd April 2009 (WAM) -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid today an inspection visit to dam areas in the Eastern Region. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak ...
Team Abu Dhabi revs it up at Rally Portugal.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) unveiled today a 4 car presence at the World Rally Championship at Rally Portugal, which runs from 2nd to 5th April in the township of Faro. BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team driver, Sheikh Khaled Al Qassimi, ...
DIFC Week Postponed to the First Quarter of 2010.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has decided to postpone DIFC Week scheduled for the year 2009 to the first quarter of 2010. This has been done to avoid conflict with major international events taking place in Dubai, including the World ...
Egypt rejects Iranian statement about UAE islands.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Cairo, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - Egypt has categorically rejected the recent statements made by Iran about UAE's occupied three islands of Abu Musa, Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb, saying such statements reflect Iran's presumptuous approach in dealing with Arab issues. Hossam Zaki, ...
Nahyan bin Mubarak meets Rolls Royce CEO.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2009 (WAM) - H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, minister of higher education and scientific research received here today Sir John Rose, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls Royce and members of the board who took part in the 'Education without Borders' conference, ...
American Business Group offers donations to RCA.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- The American Business Group of Abu Dhabi (ABG) commended today the humanitarian and charitable efforts the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) is making to reach out to underprivileged and needy people in various countries of the world. Elias ...
Saud opens Dh 24 mn hospital for senility diseases.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, inaugurated today the Obeidullah hospital for treatment of elderly people. The 90,000 cubic feet health facility was built at the expense of businessman ...
Technical Office of Abu Dhabi Attorney General conducts e-crime workshop.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st April 2009 (WAM) -- The technical office of the Attorney General in Abu Dhabi conducted a workshop on combating electronic crimes to enhance the capabilities of the Public Prosecution in this field. The workshop was chaired by Kent Mortimore, former Chief of the ...