Abu Dhabi, 1st Dec. 2008 -- HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Eastern Region, said the historical achievements of the UAE during 37 years of the Federation do speak for themselves.

"The proclamation of the UAE federation stands out as the most important landmark in the history of the nation", he added.

"December 2nd is the greatest day in the history of the UAE because it marks the real birth of our country and the great epic which yielded a great solid federation", he noted.

ABU DHABI, Nov. 29th, 2008: UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri is leading the UAE delegation "The Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development to Review the Implementation of the Monterrey Consensus" which started today in Doha, Qatar.

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 : 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.