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.

Dubai, Nov 28 : Al Qaeda’s number two Al Zawahiri has reportedly challenged US President George Bush that sending more troops to Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan won’t make any difference, and that all the troops would only end going to hell.

Zawahri said that US military action against militant tribal forces in Pakistan, who are allied with al Qaeda, would fail.

Dubai, Nov 28: Al Qaeda’s number two Al Zawahiri has reportedly challenged US President George Bush that sending more troops to Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan won’t make any difference, and that all the troops would only end going to hell.

Zawahri said that US military action against militant tribal forces in Pakistan, who are allied with al Qaeda, would fail.

“I challenge you (Bush), if you are really a man, to send the entire American army to Pakistan and the tribal regions for it to end up in hell,” The Australian quoted Zawahri as saying in his latest video posted on Islamist website. The video carried English subtitles.