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Reduce dependence on oil, says Khalifa Posted on 21/01/2010 The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received on Wednesday His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was also present on the occasion. Sheikh Khalifa was briefed by Sheikh Mohammed on the results of the talks he conducted with heads of state, prime ministers, ministers ...  >>MORE

GCC economies have weathered many storms of international financial crisis: Khalifa Posted on 10/12/2009 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have overcome many difficulties despite the multiple implications of the international economic and financial crisis thanks to their flexible economies, and vibrant economic base whether on production or services levels, UAE President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed. "Not only this, they have maintained an acceptable rate of growth and solved some woes our economies had faced before the eruption of the crisis like inflation which ...  >>MORE

Sheikha Khalifa receives UNHCR plaque Posted on 24/11/2009 President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the plaque of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in recognition of his role in supporting the organisation's activities in the field of international humanitarian work and in appreciation of the role of the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Charity Foundation in providing assistance to refugees in Pakistan. The presentation was made while Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash ...  >>MORE

President tours Western Region Posted on 08/11/2009 Western Region - President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, toured yesterday Western Region of the Abu Dhabi emirate to inspect the petroleum, gas, developmental, housing, architectural and tourism projects in the area. The visit also covered the iconic Qasr Al Sarab resort. Sheikh Khalifa was accompanied by Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al ...  >>MORE

Sheikh Khalifa re-elected president of UAE Posted on 04/11/2009 Their Highnesses Federal Supreme Council members, Rulers of the Emirates have renewed their confidence in His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President. They decided to re-elect His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed as UAE President for the next five years in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the United Arab Emirates. - Emirates News Agency, WAM ...  >>MORE

UAE weathers financial crisis' storm: Hamdan Posted on 04/11/2009 The UAE has weathered the storm of the international financial crisis and passed through its critical junctures thanks to the sound and far-sighted vision of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other UAE leaders, according to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and Chairman of Red Crescent Authority (RCA). "The UAE is making rapid staggering and tangible progress under the stewardship of Sheikh Khalifa. The holistic ...  >>MORE

Khalifa played vital role in UAE's success story: Elaph Posted on 03/11/2009 A widely read online Arabic newspaper yesterday saluted President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, saying that he helped move the UAE to a new era of empowerment. The feature, written by Mohammed Al Awadhi and ran by Elaph online newspaper today, highlighted the role played by Sheikh Khalifa in the success of the Emirati experience of federation when he accompanied his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and learnt from him skills leadership, politics and sense ...  >>MORE

President receives accreditation letters of 12 ambassadors Posted on 13/10/2009 President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the accreditation letters of 12 new ambassadors, in the presence of the President's Representative, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Khalifa received the accreditation of the ambassadors of Kuwaiti, Egypt, Sudan, Spain, Venezuela, Chile, Norway, Ireland, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Uganda and Russia. The UAE ...  >>MORE

UAE scores invaluable gains under Sheikh Khalifa: Abdullah bin Zayed Posted on 08/08/2009 The course and vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the UAE foreign policy, represent the cornerstone of the foreign policy, said HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister. If we precisely focus on the foreign policy achievements, we will confidently say that the UAE foreign policy earned invaluable gains as the country further bolstered relations with Arab, Muslim and friendly countries under Sheikh Khalifa", he added. UAE Foreign ...  >>MORE

UAE President among Newsweek's list of the 50 Most Powerful People in the World Posted on 04/08/2009 President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan was chosen by the Newsweek magazine among its traditional list of 50 most powerful people in the world. The U.S magazine's most recent issue hailed Sheikh Khalifa's ability to hunt down crises since an early age up to the current days where he managed to save the United Arab Emirates from the global financial crisis. The magazine elaborated on Sheikh Khalifa's political career, achievements and traits ever since the then young crown ...  >>MORE

Khalifa tours Dubai's signature landmarks Posted on 15/04/2009 President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid yesterday an inspection tour of a number of major civilisational landmarks and development projects in Dubai. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed the President at the entrance of Dubai in Jebel Ali area. Sheikh Mohammed highly appreciated the visit of Sheikh Khalifa who praised him as leader of the march of good and welfare. Sheikh Mohammed said he was ...  >>MORE

Khalifa issues decree granting houses and plots to citizens Posted on 09/04/2009 President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, issued a decree granting houses and plots of land to 565 citizens in the emirate. The houses and plots of lands in various parts of the emirate are allocated as part of the keenness of His Highness to ensure the means of dignified life for the citizens. Sheikh Khalifa used to give frequent directives to ensure proper coordination among all various departments in the emirate to speed up the completion ...  >>MORE

President receives House of Commons Speaker Posted on 07/04/2009 President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received yesterday at the Al-Bateen palace, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin, who is currently on a visit to the UAE. Sheikh Khalifa warmly welcomed the Speaker and his accompanying delegation and commended the excellent bilateral relations between the UAE and Britain. They discussed relations of cooperation and friendship between the two countries ...  >>MORE

UAE President returns home after attending Arab Summit in Doha Posted on 01/04/2009 President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has returned home from Doha, where he headed the UAE delegation to the ordinary 21st Arab Summit, which concluded Monday night. Sheikh Khalifa was received by HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Deputy Prime Minister HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Also present at the reception were HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, representative of ...  >>MORE

UAE President: Doha summit an opportunity to mend Arab fences Posted on 26/03/2009 UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said yesterday that the UAE was looking forward to the forthcoming Arab Summit in the Qatari capital, Doha, because of the opportunity it would provide to mend fences in the Arab world and to settle regional issues amicably. In an interview with the Qatari Al -Watan newspaper, Sheikh Khalifa said the Arab leaders taking part in the summit will open a new chapter of Arab collective work despite the current challenges facing the region. "The ...  >>MORE

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