Dubai, Dec. 01st, 2008 --Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered setting up of Al Jalilah bint Mohammed bin Rashid Paediatric Hospital.

The hospital, which is the first specialised integrated paediatric hospital in the UAE, is a gift from Sheikh Mohammed to children on the first birth anniversary of his daughter Sheikha Al Jalilah, which coincides with Dec. 2nd, the day the UAE people mark the 37th anniversary of the UAE federation. The hospial will provide full medical services to sick children.

DUBAI, Nov. 29th, 2008: An Emirates Airline spokesperson today said in a press release the carrier "can confirm it has operated a special flight yesterday to U-Taphao Airport, about 150 kilometres east of Bangkok, to recover stranded crew and passengers." " We have also provided transportation to take crew and passengers to the airport. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which is scheduled to arrive in Dubai later this morning, will bring back 90 crew and 75 passengers", he added.

"Our scheduled flights to Bangkok continue to be affected due to the closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport", he said.

WAM The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar to increase the number of flights between the two countries.

According to the MoU, Fly Dubai was appointed as the UAE national carrier along with Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and Rak Air as the UAE's national carriers while Qatar Airways was appointed as Qatar's national carrier.

ABU DHABI, Nov. 29th., 2008: Abu Dhabi International Airport began its pilgrimage (Hajj) services on Monday as the first flight departed for the holy land, said today a press release by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) which operates the Airport.

"All the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a seamless flow of pilgrims at the airport," said Sheikha Al Maskari, ADAC's Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

Dubai, Nov 29th, 2008 The UAE Government launched its Internal Communications Manual, outlining global best practices to promote consistency and clarity in communication across the UAE Federal Government entities.

Developed by the Government Communications Office in line with the UAE Government Strategy, the manual is part of a wider plan to enhance the external and internal communication competencies of the UAE ministries and federal authorities.

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.