Dubai, 3rd Dec. 2008 -- The UAE press lauded today the UAE development model as an incredible The papers said the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reiterated in his message to the nationthe cherished dreams of raising a progressive society, and making it more democratic and development-oriented.

The papers added that the President's statement encompassed measures that ensure the stability of the country as much as offer a general roadmap to the future and identified key points about the areas the country needs to focus on.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday chaired the meeting of the Federal Supreme Council which was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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.

Dubai, Dec. 2 : Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has broken into the top 10 of the Reliance Mobile ICC Test bowlers for the first time in his career following another good performance against New Zealand at Adelaide.

The 27-year-old left-armer took match figures of 5-85 as Australia registered a comfortable victory over the Black Caps and as a result he has gained another four places in the rankings. He now sits in eighth place, level with Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s Chaminda Vaas.

It is a remarkable turn around for the Queenslander considering he was outside the top 30 as recently as last month.

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.

DUBAI, Nov. 29th, 2008: An Emirates Airline spokesperson today said in a press release the carrier "can confirm it has operated a special flight yesterday to U-Taphao Airport, about 150 kilometres east of Bangkok, to recover stranded crew and passengers." " We have also provided transportation to take crew and passengers to the airport. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which is scheduled to arrive in Dubai later this morning, will bring back 90 crew and 75 passengers", he added.

"Our scheduled flights to Bangkok continue to be affected due to the closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport", he said.