Dubai, 2nd Dec. 2008 -- The UAE has reached another proud landmark today. We have a country that we can all be proud of; a young nation that has achieved and accomplished so much in a remarkably short span of time that it is a source of inspiration and emulation to everyone in the region and the world, the UAE press commented today.

Abu Dhabi, Dec 01st, 2008 : Ministery of Labour has declared three days as Eid-al-Adha holidays for the private sector, starting from Sunday the 7th December
2008. The work in the private sector will resume from Wednesday the10th December.

A circular issued by the Minister of Labour HE Saqar Gobash today said that all the firms, establishments and companies in the private sector will observe the holidays.

Dubai, Dec. 01st, 2008 --Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered setting up of Al Jalilah bint Mohammed bin Rashid Paediatric Hospital.

The hospital, which is the first specialised integrated paediatric hospital in the UAE, is a gift from Sheikh Mohammed to children on the first birth anniversary of his daughter Sheikha Al Jalilah, which coincides with Dec. 2nd, the day the UAE people mark the 37th anniversary of the UAE federation. The hospial will provide full medical services to sick children.