UAE

Heart-warming campaign to boost national identity and pride is timely

Gulf NewsDhabi, Nov 29th, 2008 : 'Over the past 37 years, the nation has advanced into a leading progressive economic powerhouse. There's a lot to celebrate. Everyone should 'Love the Emirates', wrote Gulf News in its editorial.

As the National Day of UAE draws closer, the General Secretariat of the UAE Municipalities launched a campaign under the name 'I Love the Emirates'. Gulf News described it a 'Heart-warming campaign and wrote:.

'The timing for this new initiative couldn't be more appropriate nor timely as UAE prepares to celebrate National Day. The campaign aims to boost pride by making 2008 the Year of National Identity.

UAE-China Joint Committee opens fifth round of talks in Abu Dhabi

China, UAE FlagsAbu Dhabi, Nov 27th, 2008 : The UAE-China Joint Economic Committee opened its fifth round of talks in Abu Dhabi today with high ranking officials from both side attending the meeting.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi led the UAE side while Vice Minister of Commerce of China (PRC) Dr. Gao Hucheng led the Chinese side at the talks.

Abdullah bin Zayed instructs UAE Embassy in Thailand to ensure security of UAE nationals

Thai Senate blasts government's performanceDhabi, Nov. 27th, 2008 --UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued instructions to the UAE Embassy in Bangkok to take immediate procedures to protect the UAE nationals in Thai capital Bangkok.

An official source at the ministry said Sheikh Abdullah has issued directives to the embassy to provide appropriate accommodation and other material assistance to those in need, as well as facilitate their return home.

All Well on the UAE Front

Shaikh Khalifa ZayedDubai, 27th Nov. 2008 -- The wide-ranging interview that President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan did with the leading Egyptian daily, Al Ahram, on Tuesday clears the air and charts the future course of action for the country in challenging times ahead, a UAE daily newspaper said.

Sharjah Deputy Ruler attends graduation

Sharjah Deputy Ruler attends graduationSharjah, Nov. 24th, 2008 --Sharjah Deputy Ruler HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, attended here today morning at major theatre of the Higher Colleges of Technology at Sharjah University City, the graduation of 2006 and 2007 batches, under patronage of Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi.

Present at the event were Sheikh Saud bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, adviser at the Ruler's office, HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Foreign Trade Minister, other Sheikhs and senior officials.

Education minister calls on schools to enhance extra-curricular activities

Education minister calls on schools to enhance extra-curricular activitiesDubai, Nov 21st, 2008 : Minister of Education HE Dr. Hanif Hassan emphasised the need for giving adequate attention to the extra-curricular activities of children to enrich their personalities.

Opening a special programme entitled: 'Innovate' at the Umm Suqeim Girls School in Dubai, the minister also reiterated the need for taking students beyond textbooks, and keeping them informed about the current developments on the local and global fronts.

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