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fDI Ranks Dubai as Top Future City

Dubai has been ranked top in the Middle East Cities of the Future, as ranked by fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) magazine, Duabi scored the highest points for economic potential, business friendliness, infrastructure and quality of life. Dubai is the top…

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Abu Dhabi Food and Beverage Forum on Feb 8th 2009

ABU DHABI, 22 Jan. 2009 (WAM): The Arabian Gulf’s hospitality sector is to get a major boost next month when a galaxy of the global industry’s stars come together in Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates,…

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CNN to Support Dubai Desert Clasic

CNN International has renewed its support to the forthcoming Golfing Event in Dubai Dubai Desert Classic which will feature a stellar cast bolstered by the presence of three-time champion Ernie Els and world number two Sergio Garcia. Dubai Desert Classic…

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Gulf news Friday Fundrive on 6th Feb

For residents of Dubai who own a 4WD vehicle The Gulf News the popular English daily of Dubai is organising a Friday Fun Drive which will be supported by Dubai’s Al Futtaim Motors Toyota, on Friday, 6th February, 2009. This will…

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UAE Banks use less than 15% cash flow provided by government for Economic crisis

Abu Dhabi, 21st Jan. 2009 (WAM) Banks UAE used less than 15% of the facility made available to them by the government in light of the world financial crisis, an indication that the Banks have enough liquidity, UAE Central Bank…

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DWC Aviation City key to regional MRO growth

Dubai World Central (DWC) Aviation City will cater to the Middle East’s burgeoning MRO industry as international experts predict that it will have the fastest ten-year annual growth rate of 8.9%, in comparison with the industry’s annual average of 3.6%….

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HH Khalifa congratulates Obama

Abu Dhabi, Jan.20th,2009 President of UAE HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to the new US President Barack Obama on the occasion of his oath-taking as President of the United States of Americ. HH Sheikh…

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Obama sworn in as the 44th President of America

Barak Hussein Obbama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United State of America. He is the first black president who is also from a Muslim Background. Joe Biden took the oath as the vice president first. The…

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Historical Oath of Obama

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered at Washington to witness the historic oath of the America first black president. Despite of cold people have gathered at the Washington Mall since early in the morning. Obama will take oath at…

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New Hotel Classification for Abu Dhabi in June

WAM ABU DHABI, 20th Jan. 2009: The hotel and hotel apartments classification system introduced by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is prompting a range of upgrades for hotels throughout the emirate. With the preliminary classification of Abu Dhabi’s 49 hotels…

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Code for safety at construction sites released in English

DUBAI – Code for managing safety at construction sites in Dubai has been released in English. Dubai Municipality’s Building Construction Department issued the safety code to regulate the working conditions at construction sites in the city for safty of thousands…

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World Future Energy Conference opened in Abu Dhabi

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated today the sessions of the World Future Energy Conference 2009 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre…

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Tamer Hosny thrills fans at DSF

  The Festival Centre at Dubai Festival City witnessed a stampede of thousands of Tamer Hosny’s fans, gathered to watch and hear the renowned singer perform. Donning the Palestinian scarf as a mark of solidarity with the people of Gaza,…

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Etihad Holidays launches its first promotion

Abu Dhabi, Jan. 18 / mother / Union launched the first of the holiday promotional package to the Australian city of Melbourne. The offer Includes accommodation for 4 nights and round-trip ticket on economy class. Head of the Etihad Holidays…

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IPU praises media strategy of HH Sheikha Fatima

Abu Dhabi, Jan. 18, 2009 (WAM) Mr. Anders B. Johnsson, Secretary General of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) has praised the Arab Women’s Media Strategy launched by H.H. Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the Arab Women’s Organisation (AWO) and…