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Federal National Council Talks To Chinese Ambassador Ni Jian

17 Apr 2017

WAM-Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) has discussed at the FNC headquarters - Abu Dhabi, with Ambassadors of China and Azerbaijan, ways to strengthen cooperation, especially in the area of parliamentary cooperation with both countries.

Al Qubaisi met in two separate meetings with Ni Jian, Ambassador of China to the UAE and Dashqin Shikarov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the UAE. She discussed with the Chinese ambassador the importance of bolstering... Read More

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Bags Five Prestigious Awards

16 Apr 2017

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has honoured Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) last Wednesday, 12 April 2017 for winning five prestigious awards in various categories at the 11th Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence Awards.

The award ceremony, which took place in the RAK Chamber premises, was attended by a large number of senior officials and representatives of various departments and authorities of the RAK... Read More

UAE to boost trade exchange with Azerbaijan

16 Apr 2017

WAM -- The existing economic cooperation levels between UAE and Azerbaijan do not reflect the true potential boasted by the two countries, according to Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy.

The minister's statements came in the run up to the 6th meeting of the UAE-Azerbaijan Joint Commission on Economic, Commercial and Technical Collaboration to be held in Abu Dhabi on 20th April.

Ways of strengthening economic collaboration in areas of tourism, energy,... Read More

Dubai International Arbitration Centre shares best practices with Chinese government delegation

13 Apr 2017

As part of its efforts to promote commercial arbitration in settling trade disputes, and to exchange knowledge in alternative dispute resolution, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, received a high-level Chinese delegation representing prestigious government entities including the Legal Affairs Office of People’s Government of Beijing Municipality; Beijing International Arbitration Centre, and Beijing Intellectual... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince launch National Space Program

13 Apr 2017

WAM - Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander launched today the UAE National Space Program and approved the program’s strategy. The program, which will be executed by young Emirati cadres, was announced on Wednesday during a visit by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed to the Mohammed Bin Rashid... Read More

Dubai Crown Prince receives Chechen President

13 Apr 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, received on Wednesday Ramzan Kadyrov, President of the Chechen Republic, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in areas of cultural and tourist exchange.

The meeting also tackled methods of boosting investment and encouraging flow of private investment between the two countries for the best interest of the two friendly countries and their peoples.

President of Kazakhstan receives credentials of UAE Ambassador

12 Apr 2017

WAM -- President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has received the credentials of Dr. Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,... Read More

Participants of Culture Summit 2017 stress importance of inclusion of heritage in school curricula

12 Apr 2017

WAM -- Participants at the 2nd session of Culture Summit 2017 Abu Dhabi, have stressed the importance of including the subject of heritage in the educational curriculums to strengthen societal awareness and place an overall plan to protect endangered culture and heritage, especially in the Arab world, with the help of international organisations.

They also emphasised the necessity of documentation using technology, highlighting the importance of heritage in achieving sustainable... Read More

Official Emblem for FIFA Club World Cup 2017 unveiled

12 Apr 2017

WAM -- The Official Emblem of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 was unveiled on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital and Host City for the tournament. The event marks an important milestone in the journey towards the start of the 14th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which runs from 6th to 16th December.

The unique and very recognisable FIFA Club World Cup trophy shape was used as a starting point for the Official Emblem. The design draws inspiration from the UAE’s... Read More

HH Mohammed bin Rashid receives Sun Chunlan, member of Chinese Communist Party's Political Bureau

11 Apr 2017

WAM-His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today Sun Chunlan, head of the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China, CPC, Central Committee. Mrs Chunlan conveyed the greeting of Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive... Read More