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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - GOVERNMENT
 Khalifa restructures Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s board
Posted on 18/03/2010
President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Amiri decree no 2 of 2010 restructuring the board of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) under his presidency.
Issued in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the decree named the following as members of the board:
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative,
H.H. Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,
H.H. Sheikh
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 Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree regulating industrial, commercial lands in Dubai
Posted on 16/03/2010
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree regulating granted industrial and commercial lands in the emirate of Dubai.
The decree allows each UAE national granted industrial or commercial land to apply to the Lands and Property Department to request free ownership that is free from any restrictions over use of the land or registering it in the real estate registrar,
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 HRH Princess Haya receives Der Steiger Award
Posted on 15/03/2010
Bochum, Germany, - Recognised for Her outstanding merits in the field of sport, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received the Steiger Award at a gala dinner at Bochum's Centennial Hall in Germany yesterday evening.
The Steiger Award is named after "Der Steiger" (the miner) and symbolises traits that are associated with miners in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany
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 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid unveils second round of federal government strategy
Posted on 01/03/2010
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai unveiled the second round of federal government strategy from 2011 till 2013.
This came during a workshop organised by the competent working group of the government bodies in a series of workshops organised for this purpose.
His Highness attended a presentation introducing the definition of the strategy and vision which is based on the foundations that will achieve the UAE vision till year
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 Al Owais to join Arafat Foundation's board
Posted on 21/02/2010
Cairo - UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development H.E. Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais will join the Yasser Arafat Foundation's board of trustees.
The decision was taken by the board in its third meeting yesterday chaired by Amr Mousa, Secretary General of Arab League. The UAE minister said he was proud of being part of the Foundation of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
"It's an honour for me to join this Foundation,' he said during the meeting, adding that he hoped
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![]() Mohammed Bin Zayed issues ordinances restructuring local bodies
Posted on 19/02/2010
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two ordinances resolutions restructuring board of Directors of the Emirates Foundation and the Board of Directors of Social Care and Minors Affairs respectively.
The first ordinance restructured the Board of Directors of the Emirates Foundation with HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman, and HE Sheikh
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 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dubai Central Laboratory
Posted on 09/02/2010
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai has paid an inspection visit to Dubai Central Laboratory affiliated to the Dubai Municipality.
His Highness was received by Engineer Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality and laboratory director and staff who have expressed their happiness and pride with Sheikh Mohammed's visit.
Eng. Hawa Bastaki, Director of Dubai Central Laboratory made a presentation defining the
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 UAE Government is among most trusted entities, says survey
Posted on 27/01/2010
Edelman's global survey released annually at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, has revealed UAE opinion-formers have relatively high levels of trust across most institutions, including government, business and media.
Trust in government in the UAE is among the highest in the world at 67 per cent, while trust in banks is high at 75 per cent, compared to levels as low as 29 per cent in the United States and 19 per cent in Germany.
As is common across the world, technology
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 Sheikha Lubna receives Honorary Doctorate of Laws from UK's Exeter University
Posted on 25/01/2010
London - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) during the postgraduate graduation ceremony held yesterday at the University of Exeter campus in Exeter, Devon, UK.
In her acceptance speech, the Minister pointed out that law and formal sets of rules are essential to efficient international trade, especially in light of the protracted downturn. She also lauded Exeter's key role in promoting a better global understanding of
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 Hybrid cars to join Presidential Affairs Ministry's fleet
Posted on 19/01/2010
A group of environmental friendly hybrid cars will be introduced in the vehicle fleet of the Ministry of the Presidential Affairs this year as part of its commitment to best practices on sustainable conservation and protection of the environment, the Ministry has announced.
The move is in line with directives of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, for creating a safe, clean and attractive environment measuring up to the
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 Zayed Book Award names Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasimi Cultural Personality of the Year
Posted on 17/01/2010
The Secretary General of Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Mr. Rashed Al Oraimi, announced yesterday that His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, is named the Cultural Personality of the year 2010. The Award honours prominent figures for their unique contributions to the advancement of the Arabic culture, and for works that portray tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence.
In Mr. Al Oraimi's statement, the Award's Higher Council
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 Mohammed bin Rashid meets well-wishers
Posted on 04/01/2010
On the his occasion as Ruler of Dubai , Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum greeted yesterday participants in a march staged at Al Mimzar Beach to celebrate the occasion.
The huge carnival was joined by Dubai mounted police and band, as well as 12,000 students of public and private schools and centres for special needs.
The participants waved to H.H while chanting in his praise. They wished him good health and
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 Mohammed bin Rashid's vision hailed
Posted on 04/01/2010
Economy Minister H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has paid tribute to Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the anniversary of his accession as Ruler of Dubai.
In a statement made to mark the occasion, Al Mansouri congratulated Sheikh Mohammed and described him as a persistent and visionary leader who was able to enhance the competitive edge of the UAE economy.
"Thanks to the wise policies of the country's
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 Mohammed fast-tracked march of development
Posted on 03/01/2010
Top officials and media personnel across the UAE congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the fourth anniversary of his accession as Ruler of Dubai and highlighted his efforts to promote the development of the country generally and Dubai specifically.
Saud Al Harithi, Director of Government Communications at the National Media Council, said the fourth accession anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad comes at
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 Hanif lauds Sheikh Mohammed as a world leader of groundbreaking initiatives
Posted on 03/01/2010
Health Minister Dr. Hanif Hassan has praised Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a world renowned figure of historic groundbreaking initiatives, a generous donor and a beacon of humanitarian work.
"Sheikh Mohammed's charity has gone beyond the UAE to the world at large,' said Dr. Hassan in a message of congratulation to Sheikh Mohamed on the fourth anniversary of his accession.
Through his humanitarian initiatives,
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