Dhabi, Nov 29th, 2008 : On 2nd December, the world's largest and record breaking Fireworks Display will light up Abu Dhabi's night sky, thanks to a line up of events organised by the Emirates Palace to celebrate the 37th National Day of UAE.

The fireworks will begin at 08.30pm lasting for 45 minutes, and will be visible along the Abu Dhabi Corniche and across the Emirates Palace Marina, said a statement from the Emirates Palace.

The hotel also announced a breathtaking colourful line up of entertaining cultural, musical and artistic events in celebration of the UAE's 37th National Day.

Dhabi, Nov 29th, 2008 : 'Over the past 37 years, the nation has advanced into a leading progressive economic powerhouse. There's a lot to celebrate. Everyone should 'Love the Emirates', wrote Gulf News in its editorial.

As the National Day of UAE draws closer, the General Secretariat of the UAE Municipalities launched a campaign under the name 'I Love the Emirates'. Gulf News described it a 'Heart-warming campaign and wrote:.

'The timing for this new initiative couldn't be more appropriate nor timely as UAE prepares to celebrate National Day. The campaign aims to boost pride by making 2008 the Year of National Identity.

Abu Dhabi, Nov 27th, 2008 : The UAE-China Joint Economic Committee opened its fifth round of talks in Abu Dhabi today with high ranking officials from both side attending the meeting.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi led the UAE side while Vice Minister of Commerce of China (PRC) Dr. Gao Hucheng led the Chinese side at the talks.

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.

Dubai, 27th Nov. 2008 -- The wide-ranging interview that President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan did with the leading Egyptian daily, Al Ahram, on Tuesday clears the air and charts the future course of action for the country in challenging times ahead, a UAE daily newspaper said.

Sharjah, Nov. 24th, 2008 --Sharjah Deputy Ruler HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, attended here today morning at major theatre of the Higher Colleges of Technology at Sharjah University City, the graduation of 2006 and 2007 batches, under patronage of Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi.

Present at the event were Sheikh Saud bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, adviser at the Ruler's office, HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Foreign Trade Minister, other Sheikhs and senior officials.