UAE sends plane to Oman to bring home injured citizens
September 2nd, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the airlifting of seven UAE citizens injured in a traffic accident in Oman for treatment ... Read more...
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UAE delivers aid for Libyan schools
September 2nd, 2012 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Sep 1 (IANS/WAM) About 20 tonnes of stationery, school bags, and clothes for displaced students have been delivered by the UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA) to the Libyan ... Read more...
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50,000 Palestinians attend UAE’s iftar programme
August 20th, 2012 - 1:00 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Aug 19 (IANS/WAM) Over 50,000 poor Palestinians participated in iftar programmes organised by the UAE's Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation in the West Bank.Thousands of Palestinian families ... Read more...
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UAE president greets leaders on Eid
August 19th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 18 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent his best wishes to leaders of many countries on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Sheikh Khalifa exchanged ... Read more...
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UAE leaders greet President Mukherjee on Independence Day
August 16th, 2012 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 15 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulations to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on the country's Independence Day.Similar ... Read more...
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UAE charities help Myanmar refugees in Thailand
August 10th, 2012 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Aug 9 (IANS) Food, clothes and 34 tonnes of dates donated by UAE charities have been distributed to displaced Myanmar Muslims in Thailand.The effort is aimed at helping the ... Read more...
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36 UAE diplomats sworn in
August 4th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 3 (IANS/WAM) A new batch of 36 United Arab Emirates (UAE) diplomats has taken oath of office and secrecy before Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed ... Read more...
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UAE charity group launches iftar project in Pakistan
July 23rd, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 23 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its iftar project in Pakistan through which food and clothes will be ... Read more...
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UAE distributes food for Iftar in Senegal, Nigeria
July 20th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 20 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's embassies in Senegalese capital Dakar and Nigerian capital Abuja Friday distributed food baskets to destitute families to help them cook the Iftar meal ... Read more...
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Ramadan begins in UAE
July 20th, 2012 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 20 (IANS/WAM) The Islamic holy month of Ramadan began Friday in the United Arab Emirates, the UAE Ramadan Moon-sighting Committee announced.July 19 was the last day of ... Read more...
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UAE group to launch Iftar Project in 50 countries
July 20th, 2012 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 19 (IANS/WAM) The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Humanitarian Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement its "Iftar Project" and distribute food parcels to half a ... Read more...
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Khalifa Foundation distributes food in Africa
July 17th, 2012 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Dakar, July 16 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates' Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation has distributed over 2,000 food parcels to needy families in the African nations of Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea ... Read more...
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UAE charity delivers food aid to Yemen
July 8th, 2012 - 12:20 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 7 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa Bin Zayed Humanitarian Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has distributed 1,300 food parcels among needy people in Yemen.UAE President Sheikh Khalifa ... Read more...
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UAE to have special village for orphans
July 5th, 2012 - 9:22 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, July 5 (IANS/WAM) A special village for orphans, abandoned children and those of unknown parentage is being built in Umm Al Qaiwain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ... Read more...
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UAE helping crisis-hit Yemen
July 1st, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sana'a, July 1 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is providing assistance for the urgent humanitarian crisis across Yemen.The help is being provided following the directives of UAE President Sheikh ... Read more...
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UAE congratulates new Egyptian president-elect
June 25th, 2012 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 25 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has greeted Mohammed Mursi on his victory in the Egyptian presidential elections.In a message, ... Read more...
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UAE charity to distribute food aid in Yemen
June 23rd, 2012 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sana'a, June 23 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa Bin Zayed Humanitarian Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has bought food supplies from markets in Yemen to distribute them among the needy ... Read more...
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UAE to launch campaign to raise donations for Yemen
June 21st, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 21 (IANS/WAM) A nationwide campaign to raise donations to counter food shortage in Yemen will be launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) June 29.The campaign will ... Read more...
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UAE leaders greet new Saudi crown prince
June 19th, 2012 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 18 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent his contratulations to Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his appointment as Saudi ... Read more...
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UAE to provide $136mn food aid for Yemen
June 4th, 2012 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 3 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will provide food aid worth 500 million dirhams (about $136 million) to the Yemeni people.This follows President Khalifa bin ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi crown prince attends Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee
May 19th, 2012 - 1:31 am ICT by IANS
London, May 19 (IANS/ WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended Britain's Diamond Jubilee celebrations held to mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II ... Read more...
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UAE’s new envoy takes charge in Libya
April 30th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
Tripoli, April 29 (IANS/WAM) The new ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Libya arrived in the capital Tripoli Sunday.Saeed Obaid Al Kaabi said the relations between the two ... Read more...
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UAE citizenship for 930 Emirati women-born kids
April 7th, 2012 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) A total of 930 children who were born to Emirati mothers will get the United Arab Emirates citizenship.The Commission tasked with the implementation of the ... Read more...
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UAE charity sends five tonnes of dates to India
March 31st, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent five tonnes of dates to India as part of ... Read more...
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UAE president honours national Olympic football team
March 27th, 2012 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted each player of the UAE National Olympic Football Team Dhs 500,000 (over ... Read more...
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UAE football team qualifies for London Olympics
March 15th, 2012 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) football team Wednesday made history when it qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time.The UAE defeated Uzbekistan 3-2 ... Read more...
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UAE leaders hold talks with foreign officials
March 14th, 2012 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 13 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met top officials from Canada, Britain, Greece and Argentina to discuss strengthening ties.UAE Energy Minister Mohammed bin ... Read more...
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UAE-funded bridge in Pakistan to open next week
March 10th, 2012 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates- (UAE) funded Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bridge in Pakistan's Swat region will open next week.The 330-metre-long bridge will link a large ... Read more...
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UAE president congratulates Putin
March 7th, 2012 - 12:17 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 6 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his victory in the Russian presidential election.Putin, Russia's incumbent prime minister, has ... Read more...
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UAE gives $38 mn to build Pakistan highway
January 15th, 2012 - 11:21 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 15 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will give $38 million to Pakistan for the construction of a strategic highway in the country's South Waziristan region.The 50-km ... Read more...
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UAE leaders meet foreign counterparts
January 3rd, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 3 (IANS/WAM) Top officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met their counterparts from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Qatar and Lebanon to discuss a range of issues.UAE ... Read more...
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Prayers for rain performed across UAE
December 31st, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 31 (IANS/WAM) Thousands of citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the rulers of the various emirates have offered prayers for rain.In Sharjah, crown ... Read more...
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UAE greets world leaders on New Year
December 29th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 29 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Thursday greeted heads of state of friendly nations ahead of the New Year.Sheikh Khalifa ... Read more...
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UAE withdraws citizenship from six people
December 22nd, 2011 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 22 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has withdrawn citizenship from six naturalised people for posing threats to the country's security, it was announced ... Read more...
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Seychelles president hails relations with UAE
December 14th, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 13 (IANS/WAM) Seychelles President James Alix Michel has hailed his country's relationship with the United Arab Emirates, saying the UAE was an "oasis of security, peace and ... Read more...
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