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UAE Recognises Kosovo

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ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it has recognised Kosovo as an independent country.

Published: Thu 16 Oct 2008, 12:48 AM

Updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 7:32 PM

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“The UAE declares its recognition of Kosovo as an independent sovereign state,” the official WAM news agency reported.

Fifty countries, including several European Union members and the United States, have so far recognised the secession on February 17. - AFP

President Promotes 210 Officers

abu dhabi - The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued a federal decree promoting 210 officers at the Interior Ministry to higher ranks effective from September 2008.

The decree stipulated promotion of eight officers from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier, 40 officers from the rank of Lt. Colonel to Colonel, and 135 officers from the rank of Major to Lt. Colonel. -



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