Abu Dhabi

International applause on hosting World Consolidated Appeal Process 2009 in UAE

United Nations Dhabi, Nov. 19th, 2008 --United Nations has hailed the UAE initiative to host the launch sessions of the World Consolidated Appeal (CAP) 2009 in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 25, coinciding with the launch of Unified (CAP) from UN office in Geneva.

Sheikh Khalifa holds talks with Egyptian President

Egyptian President Hosny MubarakDhabi, Nov 19th, 2008 : President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak asserted their keenness for activating the joint Arab work and coordination and mutual consultation on every issue concerning the Arabs and Muslims.

Holding official talks at the Al Mushrif Palace here today, the two leaders stressed the importance of achieving a joint vision regarding all issues of the Arab and the Muslim nations.

UAE, Egypt discuss economic cooperation

Egyptian Bedouins protest after police shootingsAbu Dhabi - The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan discussed cooperation between the two countries in issues including trade and investment, during Mubarak's visit to the oil-rich Gulf state on Wednesday, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The leaders also discussed the Middle East peace process and the Arab Peace Initiative for peace with Israel, WAM said.

Egyptian president arrives in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates FlagAbu Dhabi - The Egyptian President Hosni Mu

Egyptian President arrives in UAE

Mohammed Hosni MubarakDhabi, Nov.

Mohammed Bin Rashid receives Citigroup's Bischoff, DIFC judges

Mohammed Bin RashidDUBAI, Nov. 18th, 2oo8: Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has received the chairman of Citigroup Inc. Sir Winfried Franz Wilhen "Win" Bischoff.

During the meeting which reviewed the current global financial and economic situation and efforts to curb repercussions, Bischoff said international investors and financial institutions have great confidence in the UAE financial markets and system.

This confidence, he remarked, is the defence line which protects markets and attracts new investors.

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