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UAE, Egypt ink pact on visa-free travel for diplomats Posted on 22/07/2008 The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt yesterday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries and on reciprocal waiver of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports and the special mission passports. The MoUs were signed by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, and Ahmed Abul Ghait, Egypt's Foreign Minister. The MoU on political consultations provides for regular ...  >>MORE

UAE Ambassador to Spain receives students Posted on 10/07/2008 Madrid - Sultan Mohammed Al Qurtasi, UAE Ambassador to Spain received here yesterday a students' delegation from the UAE universities of Zayed, Sharjah and the American University in Dubai. The students are visiting Spain as part of a programme organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development to acquaint the students with culture and technological advancement of Spain. The programme will include other countries. Minister of Labour - – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

UAE Ambassador to S. Korea presents accreditation letter Posted on 08/07/2008 Newly appointed UAE Ambassador to North Korea, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Maeena, has presented his accreditation letter as the first UAE Ambassador plenipotentiary to the People's Democratic Republic of Korea. In a statement upon his return to Seoul from North Korea, Al-Maeena said he had officially presented his accreditation letter to Kim Yong-nam, President of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of North Korea and discussed with him bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to boost ...  >>MORE

Ruwad honours UAE Ambassador to Malaysia Posted on 06/07/2008 Ruwad Establishment recently held a special ceremony to honour Nasser Al Aboudi, UAE ambassador to Malaysia, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the tremendous success of the recently concluded joint venture initiative between Ruwad and the Malaysia Multimedia Super Corridor. The event was attended by Ahmed Al Midfa, Deputy Chairman of Ruwad, Ali Al Mahmoud, a board member, Abdulaziz Tayram, Chairman of Ruwad's Executive Committee and Khalid Mukaled, Ruwad's Business ...  >>MORE

UAE Ambassador to Washington sworn-in Posted on 22/06/2008 The newly appointed UAE Ambassador to the United States, Yusuf Mana Al-Otaiba, yesterday took an oath before the UAE President, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The UAE President wished Al-Otaiba success in discharging his assignment in a way that would further boost relations of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the United States. The new ambassador pledged to work ...  >>MORE

President of the Comoros receives UAE ambassador Posted on 12/06/2008 President of the Comoro Islands, Ahmed Abdallah Sambi, has received in Moroni outgoing UAE ambassador, Ali Saif Sultan Al-Awani, who came to bid him farewell at the end of his tenure as Non-Resident Ambassador to the Comoro Islands President Sambi, expressed profound gratitude to President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his generous support for the Comoros in all areas especially in the area of economy and development. He praised the outgoing ambassador for his great efforts in ...  >>MORE

Economy minister visits UAE embassy in Berlin Posted on 11/06/2008 Economy minister, Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansouri, visited yesterday the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Berlin on the fringe of the UAE-Germany joint committee meeting. He and his entourage were received by UAE Ambassador, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Mahmoud and the embassy staff members. Al-Mansouri toured the permanent heritage exhibition at the embassy premises and expressed happiness about the exhibits which depict life in the UAE before fifty years ago. – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

UAE to reopen embassy in Baghdad Posted on 06/06/2008 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be soon re-opening its embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, announced UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan. "The new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Iraq will also be named soon," Sheikh Abdullah added. Sheikh Abdullah made the announcement yesterday during his current visit to Baghdad during which he delivered an invitation to Iraqi President Jalal Talabani from President H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to ...  >>MORE

UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan hosts reception for Sheikha Lubna Posted on 31/05/2008 Ashgabat - UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Hassan Abdullah Al Adhab hosted a luncheon reception yesterday in honour of Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of External Trade. Sheikha is in Ashgabat on the third leg of her central Asian tour. – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

Emirati cultural day in Washington Posted on 31/05/2008 Washington D.C. - The UAE embassy in Washington hosted an Emirati cultural fest on Wednesday. The event held as part of the ongoing celebration themed 'The Emirati nights' aims at educating the American public on the history, cultural heritage and the development of UAE. Over 100 academicians and cultural enthusiasts attended a seminar on the development of education in the UAE. UAE's folklore music, henna tattooing, fine arts and calligraphy attracted a larger audience. – Emirates News Agency, ...  >>MORE

Greece waives visa requirement for holders of UAE diplomatic passports Posted on 15/05/2008 Greece has agreed to waive visa requirement for holders of UAE diplomatic passports. In 2005, the cabinet has issued resolution 527/2, assigning the Foreign Ministry to form a committee to sign agreements with different countries on reciprocal waiver of visa requirement. – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

Jordanian Red Crescent honours UAE Ambassador Posted on 13/05/2008 Amman - The Jordanian Red Crescent honoured UAE Ambassador to Jordan Rahmah Hussein Rahmah Al Za'abi in appreciation of the pioneering role of UAE in the humanitarian front and its support to the Red Crescent. At a ceremony held on Sunday at the King Hussein Club in Amman, former prime minister of Jordan Faisal Al Faiz hailed the important role played by UAE's diplomatic mission in carrying out humanitarian works in Jordan and enhancing cooperation with Jordanian Red Crescent and Red Cross ...  >>MORE

UAE Embassy in Washington holds reception for AD police delegation Posted on 27/04/2008 Washington D.C. - The embassy of UAE in Washington held a ceremony to receive two delegations from Abu Dhabi Police, who are on an official tour to US. During their visit, the delegations will meet officials at the US Department of State, and will tour the University of Maryland. Acting Charge d' Affairs at the UAE's diplomatic mission Omer Obeid Al Shamisi and members of the mission attended the reception ceremony. – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

UAE Ambassador in Pretoria meets Vice President of South Africa Posted on 25/04/2008 Pretoria - HE Ismail Obeid Al Ali, UAE ambassador to South Africa, met Thursday with HE Phumzile Mlambo, deputy president of South Africa, on the sideline of a ceremony held at the presidential palace. The ambassador exchanged views with the deputy president and Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, wife of the president of South Africa HE Thabo Mbeki, about strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, especially between unions of businesswomen in UAE and South Africa. – Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

UAE Embassy in Washington D. C. receives Dubai Leaders Programme participants Posted on 20/04/2008 Washington D.C. - The UAE Embassy in Washington held a reception for 70 Emarati managers particiapting in the Dubai Leaders Program and American students from U.S. The Johns Hopkins University. The Dubai Leaders Program, a leadership development initiative designed to build a corps of leaders within Dubai World was launched by The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Dubai World. It is planned to enhance the strategic thinking and leadership capabilities of the hand-picked ...  >>MORE

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