Dhabi, Nov. 27th, 2008 --UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued instructions to the UAE Embassy in Bangkok to take immediate procedures to protect the UAE nationals in Thai capital Bangkok.

An official source at the ministry said Sheikh Abdullah has issued directives to the embassy to provide appropriate accommodation and other material assistance to those in need, as well as facilitate their return home.

Dhabi, Nov. 24, 2008 -- Social Affairs Minister, Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, received at her office here today US Ambassador, Richard Olson and discussed with him ways to boost joint cooperation in various social areas and sharing of experience between the two sides.

The US Ambassador praised Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for the great success of the 2nd Arab Women's Organisation Conference, which was held in Abu Dhabi recently.

Dhabi, 19 Nov. 2008  - Abu Dhabi, UAE: Following ESCA approval received on 05 November, First Gulf Bank (FGB) Board of Directors decided to initiate the Share Buyback program for up to 10% of the Bank's shares issued and traded in the market.

Dhabi, Nov. 19th, 2008 --HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak received today at Emiri Airport Egyptian First Lady Suzan Mubarak, who is accompanying President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak in his two-day visit to the country.

Sheikha Fatima exchanged warm greetings with Suzan and accompanied her to the residence. Present at the reception were Sheikha Al Yazia bint Saif, wife of UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Umaima Ebeid, wife of Egyptian Ambassador to UAE Mohammed Saad Ebeid, Nora Al Suwaidi, director of the UAE General Women Association and the wives of Egyptian diplomats. (WAM/MN)

Dhabi, Nov. 19th, 2008 --United Nations has hailed the UAE initiative to host the launch sessions of the World Consolidated Appeal (CAP) 2009 in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 25, coinciding with the launch of Unified (CAP) from UN office in Geneva.

Dhabi, Nov 19th, 2008 : President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak asserted their keenness for activating the joint Arab work and coordination and mutual consultation on every issue concerning the Arabs and Muslims.

Holding official talks at the Al Mushrif Palace here today, the two leaders stressed the importance of achieving a joint vision regarding all issues of the Arab and the Muslim nations.

Dhabi, Nov. 19th, 2008 --Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak arrives in UAE today afternoon in a two-day visit.

Mubarak and the delegation were received here at the Airport by President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Also present at the reception were UAE Deputy Prime Minister HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and National Security Adviser HH Sheikh Haza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (WAM/MN)

DUBAI, Nov. 18th, 2oo8: Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has received the chairman of Citigroup Inc. Sir Winfried Franz Wilhen "Win" Bischoff.

During the meeting which reviewed the current global financial and economic situation and efforts to curb repercussions, Bischoff said international investors and financial institutions have great confidence in the UAE financial markets and system.

This confidence, he remarked, is the defence line which protects markets and attracts new investors.

PARIS, Nov. 18th, 2008: The Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura and representative of H. H Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah Abdullah Al Owais awarded the 2008 Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture to Egyptian Professor Gaber Asfour and Portuguese author Adalberto Alves in a ceremony in the Organization's Headquarters in Paris.

Present at the ceremony were UAE Ambassador to France Abdullah Al Ameri as well as members of the diplomatic corps in Paris, Matsura said the Award.

AJMAN, Nov. 18th, 2008: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ajman today received Brazilian Ambassador to UAE Raol Castro who was paying a courtesy visit to mark the start of his tenure in the UAE.

The meeting dealt with ways to further promote relations between the two countries.

Present at the meeting were a number of officials.(WAM/MMYS)

DHABI, Nov. 18th, 2008: Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research received participants at the recent conference on "Electronic Media: Challenges and Opportunities" and the Global Space Technology Forum, both recently held in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting reviewed the goals of the two gatherings.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Nahyan received the head of Special Olympics International who is on a current visit to the UAE.

Fujairah, 18th Nov. 2008 -- HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, inaugurated today BUILDEX08, the Construction and Quarry Industry Exhibition, at Fujairah Exhibition Centre.

Running until 20th November, the event is organised by the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.

Sharjah, 18th Nov. 2008 -- HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received today a message from HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, inviting him to attend the opening of the Museum of Islamic Arts on Saturday.

The invitation was delivered to HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, by Qatari Ambassador Abdullah Mohammed Al Uthman, during an audience here today.
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Dhabi, Nov. 17th, 2008 --President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent congratulatory cables to Sultan Qaboos of Sultanate Oman, King Mohammed VI of Morocco and President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers, on the national days of their countries.

Dhabi, Nov. 17th, 2008--The recommendations made by the G20 leaders on the global financial crisis on Saturday appear typical and orthodox. The talk of 'prompt action to boost economic growth and stabilise global financial markets by supporting major fiscal stimulus plans', is not backed by the commitment and vigour needed to tackle such a situation.

Dhabi, 13th Nov. 2008 -- President H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to King Albert II of Belgium on the occasion of the King's Day.

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has also congratulated King Albert on the national occasion. (WAM/TF)

Dhabi, 13th Nov. 2008 -- H. H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan received today Ambassador Dr. Sergiy Pasko of Ukraine.

The meeting explored means of boosting relations of cooperation and friendship in economic, commercial and investment fields. (WAM/TF)

Dhabi, 13th Nov. 2008 -- H. H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of Arab Women's Organisation (AWO), paid today a courtesy visit to Somalia's First Lady Hawo Abdi Samatar at her residence at Emirates Palace.

Sheikh Fatima heard from the wife of Somali president about the situation of women and children in her country. (WAM/TF)

Ajman, 13th Nov. 2008 -- H. H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, received today Korean Ambassador Chung Wong-chil, who called on Sheikh Humaid to greet him on the occasion of assuming his duty.

The Ajman Ruler welcomed the new envoy, wishing his success in his mission.

The meeting discussed ways of enhancing bilateral friendly relations.(WAM/TF)

New York, 13th Nov. 2008 - The General Assembly President told global leaders the world is facing its most difficult period since the founding of the United Nations and urged them to use their "moral strength" in finding solutions to the problems plaguing the Earth, such as global hunger, poverty and climate change.