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Seeing is believing: Mohamed bin Rashid tells Chinese paper
posted on 29/01/2012

During a meeting with a Chinese media delegation from Beijing Youth Newspaper, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has emphasised on the importance of UAE-Chinese relations. H.H. stressed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries not only in the field of trade, but also in other fields like science, technology, and clean and renewable energy. H.H. has also touched on the pillars of his vision ...  >>MORE


Sheikha Lubna meets US trade official
posted on 29/01/2012

Washington, D.C. - Minister of Foreign Trade Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi met with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk in Washington and discussed with him continued cooperation in the avenues of trade and investment. The minister, who met with the US official during her visit to the US, was accompanied by UAE Ambassador in Washington Yussuf Mana Al Otaiba and the UAE Commercial Attaché Saud Al Nowais. They held talks on economic cooperation between the two countries and ...  >>MORE


UAE Minister of Economy discusses key economic issues at Davos
posted on 29/01/2012

Davos - Sultan Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, said the Arab Spring, which began one year ago, presents challenges to the economies across the region, but also opportunities. Speaking to the Media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he added that the UAE, as a stable, secure state, will see some immediate short-term benefits as investment flows to safe havens, but in the longer term, all economies in the Middle East will benefit. "The Arab Spring presents an opportunity for all ...  >>MORE


Strata welcomes next generation of aircraft technicians
posted on 29/01/2012

62 Emirati nationals are positioned to commence their careers at Strata Manufacturing, having graduated today from an intensive 10 month course to qualify them as composite aircraft technicians, Mubadala Aerospace said in an emailed press release. The course is designed to provide the students with the core competencies needed to become composite aircraft technicians and forms part of a longer 22 month program of study that includes on the job training at Strata, Mubadala Aerospace's advanced ...  >>MORE


Exploring Antarctica, Masdar Institute students aim to become ambassadors for education, environment and sustainability
posted on 29/01/2012

It will be an expedition with a difference - one that offers an opportunity to learn leadership and sustainable solutions, with the icy isolation of Antarctica as the backdrop. Two students from Masdar Institute of Science and Technology will not only explore the Antarctic Peninsula, but experience Leadership on the Edge, Sir Robert Swan's personal leadership and sustainability program, during their journey as part the International Antarctic Expedition (IAE) 2012 team. Reem Al Junaibi and ...  >>MORE


UAE participates: PUOIC agrees not to include 'Muslim Minority of Israel' in the "Council"
posted on 29/01/2012

Palembang, Indonesia - UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the 14th meeting of the Council of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held in Palembang on Friday. FNC Members Rashad Bukhash and Sultan Al Shamisi, Secretary General Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Mazroui and Asst. Secretary General Abdul Rahman Al Shamisi represented UAE in the Council's meeting. The Council approved a Palestinian proposal backed by Syria that demanded no to include the block ...  >>MORE


UAE takes part in the Muslim Female Parliamentarians Conference
posted on 29/01/2012

Palembang, Indonesia - UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) participated on Friday in the Muslim Female Parliamentarians Conference held in Palembang as part of the meetings of the Parliamentary Union of the member states in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). FNC Member Dr Sheikha Ali Al Owais represented UAE in the conference which was also attended by female members of parliament in Muslim majority countries. The agenda of the one-day conference contained discussion of ways for ...  >>MORE


Turkish President's visit to UAE will open new economic cooperation avenues between two countries
posted on 29/01/2012

The state visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to the UAE will usher in new horizons for joint cooperation between the UAE and Turkey in the economic, trade and investment areas, thanks to distinguished ties between the leadership and peoples of the two countries. The visit of Turkish President to the UAE is the first of its kind for the Turkish President in 15 years. He will be accompanied by a delegation of 100 businesspersons. The UAE- Turkish Business Forum will be held in Dubai on Jan. ...  >>MORE


Ministry of Economy launches wide campaign to control markets
posted on 29/01/2012

The Ministry of Economy has launched series of measures and actions to control markets in the UAE, in coordination with the local departments through a common action plan, especially there are more than 400 inspectors from the concerned authorities in the UAE that cooperate with the Ministry of Economy to strengthen control on the markets. On this occasion, Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said that the ministry is keen to coordinate with the ...  >>MORE


UAE is ideally positioned to capitalise on next generation smart power applications: Energy expert
posted on 29/01/2012

Integrating renewable energy generation into UAE power grids is more achievable and realistic than in other countries in Europe, an industry expert has said. Bruce Smith, Business Advisor for the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), said that the abundance of renewable energy sources, particularly solar, in the UAE compared to unpredictable sources in Europe, means the country is ideally positioned to capitalise on next generation smart power applications. "Addressing the ...  >>MORE


Dubai Women's Development Society to launch world's first female eco-charter
posted on 29/01/2012

Dubai Women's Development Society (DWDS) will launch on 4th February the world first-ever women environmental charter of honour to mark the UAE's 15th Environment Day being held this year under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan under the theme 'Desert Pulses with Life'. Sheikha Amina bint Humaid Al Tayer, Chairperson of DWDS, said the charter, which was raised to the Mother of the Nation, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bin Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General ...  >>MORE


Al Ain Zoo becomes hub of conservation efforts
posted on 29/01/2012

Development projects, climate change and human encroachment into animal habitats are trampling on several species and putting them at risk of extinction. Protection of wildlife may be on the backburner during an economic downturn, but Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort, or simply the Al Ain Zoo, hopes some talking points will put the spotlight back on endangered animals across the world. Last week, the zoo hosted the third annual workshop of the International Union for Conservation and Nature's ...  >>MORE


Largest silk carpet in the world on sale in Dubai
posted on 29/01/2012

The largest silk carpet in the world is on show at the Carpet Oasis in Dubai this year. It costs one million dollars and is the most expensive carpet at the exhibition. "Every now and then, the most expensive carpet is sold, so that title passes on to the carpet next in line," says Khalid Ahmed Al Muadhin, member of the organising committee of the show. As part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Customs Authority annually organises Carpet Oasis, an exhibition where carpet dealers and ...  >>MORE


Tiger Woods keeps chipping away on the road to recovery
posted on 29/01/2012

Eighteen holes from redemption. Or another step towards it, at least. For a man whose life is so intrinsically linked to numbers, those next 18 holes could be fraught with significance for Tiger Woods. It is 26 months since the last win of substance for the world No 25. This tournament in the UAE capital being the biggest test he could have had, with all of the world's top four players, and six of the top 10, present at the National Course for the Abu Dhabi Championship. The fact he does not ...  >>MORE


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