ECB expressed hope to the beginning of the Test tour, following a security report in the next 48 hours. Hugh Morris, the ECB's managing director disclosed this in a press conference on Saturday.

Morris told, "The only reason why we decided to suspend the tour and return home was to assess the safety situation in India in a comfortable environment." He further added, "The ECB was waiting for a security report of the situation in India within the next 24 to 48 hours and a decision would be taken on Monday."

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Abu Dhabi, 1st Dec. 2008 -- HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Eastern Region, said the historical achievements of the UAE during 37 years of the Federation do speak for themselves.

"The proclamation of the UAE federation stands out as the most important landmark in the history of the nation", he added.

"December 2nd is the greatest day in the history of the UAE because it marks the real birth of our country and the great epic which yielded a great solid federation", he noted.

ABU DHABI, Nov. 29th, 2008: UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri is leading the UAE delegation "The Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development to Review the Implementation of the Monterrey Consensus" which started today in Doha, Qatar.

WAM The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar to increase the number of flights between the two countries.

According to the MoU, Fly Dubai was appointed as the UAE national carrier along with Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and Rak Air as the UAE's national carriers while Qatar Airways was appointed as Qatar's national carrier.

ABU DHABI, Nov. 29th., 2008: Abu Dhabi International Airport began its pilgrimage (Hajj) services on Monday as the first flight departed for the holy land, said today a press release by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) which operates the Airport.

"All the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a seamless flow of pilgrims at the airport," said Sheikha Al Maskari, ADAC's Vice President of Corporate Affairs.