Abu Dhabi

Minister receives US Ambassador

Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al RoumiDhabi, Nov. 24, 2008 -- Social Affairs Minister, Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, received at her office here today US Ambassador, Richard Olson and discussed with him ways to boost joint cooperation in various social areas and sharing of experience between the two sides.

The US Ambassador praised Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for the great success of the 2nd Arab Women's Organisation Conference, which was held in Abu Dhabi recently.

NCT'&'H makes waves at WTM 2008

World Travel MarketDhabi, Nov 21st, 2008 : The National Corporation for Tourism '&' Hotels (NCT'&'H) has made waves in the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) in London, making substantial achievements as part of its impressive participation in the stand of Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The NCT'&'H has signed a host of business agreements with leading tour operators and hoteliers in Britain, Europe and other countries for dispatching group of tourists to spend holiday in hotels owned by the Corporation in Abu Dhabi, said a statement.

Mubarak leaves UAE after a two-day visit

Hosni MubarakAbu Dhabi - The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ended a two-day visit in the United Arab of Emirates on Thursday after talks about economic cooperation with UAE leaders.

UAE President 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.

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

First Gulf Bank Initiates Share Buyback

First Gulf Bank Initiates Share BuybackDhabi, 19 Nov. 2008  - Abu Dhabi, UAE: Following ESCA approval received on 05 November, First Gulf Bank (FGB) Board of Directors decided to initiate the Share Buyback program for up to 10% of the Bank's shares issued and traded in the market.

Sheikha Fatima receives Suzan Mubarak

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.

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