WAM - United Arab Emirates News Agency back issues from June 2009:
Stop aiding Israel's expansionist policy.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1st June 2009 (WAM) - The international community, including the US, has finally realised that the Israeli expansion of Jewish colonies in the Occupied Territories is the major obstacle to peace in the Middle East, a UAE paper commented today. "Israel's expansionist ...
Abu Dhabi Foreign Trade Grows 37.5% in 2008.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st June 2009 (WAM) -- Total value of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's foreign trade (the sum of non-oil exports, re-exports and imports) grew 37.5% to AED 102.8 billion in 2008, up from AED 74.8 billion in 2007, According to a bulletin issued today by the Statistics Center - Abu ...
Khalifa Foundation chief receives Guinean envoy.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st June 2009 (WAM) -- Executive Director of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation Mohammed Khoury underlined today the need for coordinating international humanitarian efforts to help Africa address its substantial economic challenges, natural disasters, conflicts and ...
Hamdan attends Mawakeb's graduation ceremony.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1st June (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai and UAE minister of finance, attended yesterday a graduation ceremony of the ...
UAE leaders greet Italian president on N' Day.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st June 2009 (WAM) -- President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy on his country's National Day. Vice President ...
India to have first woman Speaker.
Jun 01, 2009 ... New Delhi, May 31, 2009 (WAM)--Meira Kumar, a former minister and civil servant, will be India's first woman speaker of the Lok Sabha, or the House of People in the Indian Parliament with elected representatives. Daughter of Jagjivan Ram, who distinguished himself as the Defence ...
Ruler of Fujairah arrives in Oman.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sohar, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, arrived Sohar governorate, of Sultanate Oman, in a two-day fraternal visit. He was received by HE Ali bin Hamoud Al Bu Saeedi, Omani Minister at Sultan Qaboos' ...
Saud meets Al Shafaar.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, 1st June 2009 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, received today Lt. General Saif Al Shafaar, Undersecretary of Ministry of Interior. ...
Thirteen infiltrators arrested.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1st June 2009 (WAM) : The UAE Armed Forces' Frontier Guards have arrested 13 infiltrators of various nationalities from Wednesday to Monday. The infiltrators who were trying to enter the country ...
Dubai plans to build region's biggest solar energy Plant.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--Dubai is planning to set up the region's largest solar energy manufacturing plant, Ali bin Abdullah Al Owais, executive director for the electricity affairs at the UAE Energy Ministry, has said. Speaking at the workshop on the "feasibility of ...
Al Qatami briefed on Abu Dhabi Education Council plans, programmes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--Education Minister Humaid Al Qatami, has hailed the ambitious plans and projects, being implemented by the Abu Dhabi Education Council to achieve the better educational standards. He reiterated that the council is an important partner in the face ...
Ruler of Fujairah issues decree setting up financial control office.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fujairah, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--The Financial Control Office, has been set up as per emiri decree number 2 of year 2009, issued by HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. The office, which will report directly to the Fujairah ...
Saif bin Zayed receives notes from Qatari, Sudanese counterparts.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Deputy Prime Minister '&' Interior Minister has received two letters from Qatari Minister of Interior Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and from Ibrahim Mahmoud Hamed, Sudanese Interior Minister. The letters deal with UAE's ...
Fujairah Ruler sets up tourism and archaeology authority.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fujairah, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, issued today law no 3 of 2009, establishing the Fujairah Tourism and Archaeology Authority (FTAA) as a body corporate. According to the law, the new body shall ...
DP World assumes second 30 year operating concession in Algeria.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Global marine terminal operator DP World has formally taken over operations at the Port of Djen Djen, now DP World Djen Djen, in accordance with a 30-year operating concession signed early last month. Officials from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of ...
Al Sharqi issues decree setting Board of the Fujairah Tourism and Archaeological Authority.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fujairah, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--The Board of Fujairah Tourism and Archaeological Authority (FTAA), has been set up, according to emiri decree number 3 of year 2009 issued by HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. In accordance ...
Prime Minister's First e-Session with the Public.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has praised the country's leadership, saying that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the UAE, and the other rulers of ...
Prime Minister's First e-Session with the Public - 1st add.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 01 June (WAM) -- PERFORMANCE FROM: Mohammed Al Shehy, UAE Your Highness: I like and appreciate poetry and I want to ask you: who is your favorite poet in Nabati (local accent) and in classic Arabic' There are several Nabati poets whose work I like. Sheikh Zayed -- may his soul rest in ...
Prime Minister's First e-Session with the Public - 2nd add.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 01 June (WAM) -- PRESENT FROM: Abdullah Abdul Rahman, UAE Your Highness : I am an employee with one of Dubai's local government departments and I have a question about your follow-up on the local government's departments as we have noticed that most of your meetings and visits target ...
Prime Minister's First e-Session with the Public - 3rd add.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 01 June (WAM) -- FOREIGNERS FROM: Yaser Abdulla Ahmed Al Tunaiji, Ras Al Khaimah First of all, I would like to thank you, Your Highness, for giving us the opportunity to contact you directly. May Allah bless you with health and welfare. My question is as follows: the phenomenon of "Wasta" ...
Prime Minister's First e-Session with the Public - 4th add.
Jun 01, 2009 ... 01 June (WAM) -- RESOURCES FROM: Yousef Ahmed Yousef Age, UAE First of all, I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for this initiative, which is consistent with his constant initiatives to serve the citizens of this country. My question is when will we, ...
Lubna meets Algerian Finance Minister.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Algiers, Jun 01st, 2009 (WAM)--UAE Foreign Trade Minister HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, who is currently visiting Algeria, has met Algerian Finance Minister HE Karim Jody. Heading the high profile business and economic delegation, the UAE minister participated in the inauguration ...
ADNOC announces prices of crude oil for May.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, June 01, 2008 (WAM)--Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), announced today the prices of its crudes oil for May. According to a company statement, the prices are as ...
Mohammed bin Rashid receives members of Al Ahli Club.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today management and players of Al Ahli Club, winners of the Premier Division Football League. Al Ahli will represent the country during the ...
Etisalat Reinforces Position as Sponsor of International Telecoms Week Meet in Washington D.C.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Washington D.C, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Etisalat today announced it would use its sponsorship of the International Telecoms Week 2009 (ITW) conference which starts today, to reinforce its position as the major telecommunications hub in the Middle East. A delegation of Etisalat's senior ...
Ghobash for strengthening FNC-media relations.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Labour Minister '&' Chairman of the National Media Council (NMC) H.E. Saqr Ghobash has emphasised the importance of maintaining strong relations between the Federal National Council (FNC)and the media. Ghobash made the remarks while addressing a ...
flydubai makes low cost travel from Dubai a reality.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubaim 1 June 2009 (WAM) - The Middle East welcomed a new era in budget travel today when flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, took to the skies on its inaugural commercial flight. The flight, which took off from Dubai International Airport's Terminal 2 at 10.30hrs bound ...
Dubai Government announces new pricing mechanism for Government services.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June, 2009 (WAM) - The Department of Finance, Government of Dubai, announced today that it has begun to implement the requirements of the Royal Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ...
Damas and Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences display the world's largest coin-like medallion.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Damas LLC, the international integrated jewellery and watch retailer, showcased the world's largest coin-like medallion which has entered the Guinness World Record. Weighing 185.88 kg and valued at AED1 million, the gold-plated silver medallion was specially ...
On Time Donates 10 pct of Net Profit to Dubai Autism Centre.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - On Time Services company , a member of the Mohamed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, has dedicated 10 per cent of its net profit of the last three months to the Dubai Autism Centre (DAC), as part of its social responsibility. ...
1st International Consultants Conference calls for greater trust between banks and SMBs to boost GCC economies.(Conference notes)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai,1 June, 2009 (WAM) - The 1st International Consultants Conference has urged for increased trust between banks and the SMB sector in the Gulf. On the first day of the conference, speakers said that SMBs in the Gulf lacked managerial capabilities to fight the financial crisis. ...
Khalifa phones Palestinian President.
Jun 01, 2009 ... ABU DHABI, June 1st, 2009: President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has phoned President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Mahmoud Abbas. ...
New CEO for DIFC Authority.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUBAI, June 1st, 2009: Dubai, June 1, 2009 - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the appointment of Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar as Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, one of the main bodies of DIFC. Abdulla was previously Managing Director of DIFC ...
Bloomberg's Doctoroff: Dubai, region to come out of crisis.
Jun 01, 2009 ... DUBAI, June 1st, 2009: Daniel L. Doctoroff, president of Bloomberg L.P today said the Gulf regions is less impacted byt he financial crisis than the United States or Europe. "It also has a high surplus of liquidity and oil. All these factors give it a higher probability for fast ...
UAE Foreign Trade Min. to meet top Tunisian officials.
Jun 01, 2009 ... TUNIS, June 1st, 2009: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade has arrived in Tunisia starting an official two-day visit. The minister was received at the airport by Tunisian Minister of Trade '&' Handicrafts Ridha Touiti and UAE ambassador to Tunisia ...
UAE ambassador meets S. African officials.
Jun 01, 2009 ... PRETORIA, June 1st, 2009: UAE Ambassador to South Africa Ismael Al-Ali met Director of Gulf States at the South African International Relations and Co-operation Ambassador Martin Slabber. At the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further promote relations and cooperation ...
Conference on Dialogue among Civilizations, Cultural Diversity to kick off Tue.(Conference news)
Jun 01, 2009 ... TUNIS, June 1st, 2009: An international conference on the theme "Dialogue among Civilizations and Cultural Diversity" is kicking off Tuesday in the Tunisian capital. The conference is being organized by The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and ...
Man held with 600,000 Keptagon pills.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sharjah, 1 June 2009 (WAM) - Sharjah Police has arrested an Arab who smuggled 600,000 pills of the banned Keptagon drug into the country and tried to distribute them. The Narcotic Control Department of Sharjah Police received a tip-off from a neighbouring country that the Arab ...
Hamas and Fatah must reconcile.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2nd June 2009 (WAM) -- Rift between Palestinian political factions indirectly helps Israel's expansionist policy, a UAE paper commented today. "The Palestinian political scene witnessed an ugly episode of violence when forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ...
Retail sector seeks business group status.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, 2nd June 2009 (WAM): The Dubai Chamber of Commerce '&' Industry (DCCI) is in the process of establishing a new business group to represent the retail sector in Dubai. The newly proposed group comes as a direct response to the requests of representatives of the retail ...
HAAD launches "Drive Safe, Save Lives" campaign.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2nd June 2009 (WAM) -- The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD) launched yesterday the Road Safety Campaign "Drive Safe, Save Lives" which aims at reaching out to and engaging with the youth of Abu Dhabi to highlight the importance of general safety on the roads, specifically ...
Sultan Qaboos receives Fujairah Ruler.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Sohar, 2nd June 2009 (WAM) -- HM Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed of Oman received yesterday H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. ...
FCA issues first national customs outlets map.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, 2nd June 2009 (WAM) -- The Federal Customs Authority (FCA) has released the first-ever comprehensive map of land, air and sea customs checkpoints in the UAE. Mohammed Khalifa Al Muhairi, Director General of the FCA, said the UAE has a total of 51 customs centres of ...
Ajman Free Zone launches strategic plan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ajman, 2nd June 2009 (WAM) -- H. H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, attended today the launch of the new strategic plan for Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA) for 2010-2014. Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuami, Chairman of AFZA, said the ...
Ajman Free Zone launches strategic plan 1st add.
Jun 02, 2009 ... 02 June (WAM) - Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, Director Ajman Seaports and Customs, said the plan seeks to achieve 12 targets all aiming at increasing share to national economy, attracting more companies by 20 per cent a year, raising revenues and utilization of resources by 10 per ...
Fujairah Ruler meets Omani Deputy Premier.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Muscat, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, met here today, in the presence of Fujairah Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, Omani Deputy Prime Minister, Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Saeed. ...
Mohammed bin Rashid issues a decree appointing Maktoum bin Mohammed as Chairman of DIFC.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Deputy Dubai Ruler HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been appointed as a Chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to a decree issued by Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai ...
Sharjah Executive Council holds meeting.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Sharjah, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held here today its ordinary weekly meeting, presided over by its chairman, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler. During the meeting which was held at the Sharjah ...
Health Minister briefed on construction phases of Khalifa Hospital in RAK.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Health Minister HE Dr Hanif Hassan, toured the Sheikh Khalifa Specialised Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. The hospital is being constructed upon the instructions from President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The minister was briefed by ...
Fujairah Ruler on familiarisation tour of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Muscat, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, today went on a familiarisation tour of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque located here in Muscat. During the tour, The Fujairah Ruler was briefed about the ...
RAK Crown Prince receives CEO of Austrian Company.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ras Al Khaimah, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, received here today afternoon Strabag Chief Executive Dr Hans Peter Haselsteiner and the delegation accompanying him. The meeting, which was ...
Mohammed bin Rashid issues a decree appointing Maktoum bin Mohammed as President of DIFC.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Deputy Dubai Ruler HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been appointed as a President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to a decree issued by Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai ...
Maktoum bin Mohammed appointed as President of DIFC (corrected).
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Deputy Dubai Ruler HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been appointed as a President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to a decree issued by Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh ...
King Abdullah of Jordan arrives for UAE visit.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Al-Ain, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan, arrived here Tuesday afternoon on a fraternal visit to the UAE. He was received on arrival by President H.H. Sheikh ...
King Abdullah of Jordan arrives for UAE visit (expanded).
Jun 02, 2009 ... Al-Ain, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan, arrived here Tuesday afternoon on a fraternal visit to the UAE. He was received on arrival by President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed ...
Environment minister meets Kenyan Premier.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Nairobi, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Visiting Minister of Environment and Water, Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd and his entourage have met here with Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. During the meeting, the UAE minister conveyed to the Kenyan Prime Minister greetings from Vice President ...
Khalifa, King Abdullah II, of Jordan hold talks.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Al Ain, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks here today at Al Rodah Palace with His Majesty King Abdullah II, of Jordan, in presence of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the ...
Mohammed bin Zayed receives Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Jun. 2, 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received Monday evening at the Al-Bahar Palace Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Rafa Al-Aisawai and his entourage. During the ...
DHA to implement health insurance programme from July.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM)--Dubai Health Insurance (DHA) will commence the implementation of the health insurance programme for employees of Dubai government with effect from July in cooperation with Neuron Company. Leila Al Jesmi, director of the health finance department, ...
Blair: UAE's hosting IRENA's H.Q boost for developing countries.
Jun 02, 2009 ... 02 June (WAM) - WAM ABU DHABI, June 2nd, 2009: The UAE's bid to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a major boost for the developing world in the global quest for a sustainable future, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said. ...
Abu Dhabi to add 400,000 bpd to refining capacity: official.
Jun 02, 2009 ... ABU DHABI, 02 June (WAM) - A top United Arab Emirates oil official said Tuesday Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is going ahead with its five-year investment plan to add 400,000 barrels a day to its current domestic refining capacity to meet increasing future demand. Abu ...
FNC holds another session in the 3rd parliamentary season.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM): The Federal National Council held today its 13th session of the 3rd parliamentary season in the 14th legislative chapter. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Minister of Health HE Dr. Hanif Hassan ...
Dutch Ambassador visits UAE's Human Rights Association.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUBAI, 02 June (WAM) - June 2nd, 2009: Dutch Ambassador to the UAE Gilles Arnout Beschoor Plug Tuesday called members of the UAE Human Rights Association to visit human rights bodies in his country. Plug's call came during his visit to Association's head office in Dubai. ...
Expatriates in UAE send home AED 36.8bn per year - Report.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai, Jun 02nd, 2009 (WAM): Expatriates working in the UAE send a cool remittance of USD 10bn (AED 36.8bn) per year to their countries of origin, according to a recent report. The report prepared by the London-based International Association of Money Transfer Networks and ...
Mohammed Bin Rashid approves Dubai General Plan.
Jun 02, 2009 ... DUBAI, 02 June (WAM) - Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tuesday approved the general plan for the Emirate of Dubai. The plan which was prepared by Dubai Municipality (DM) defines borders and names of ...