The UAE has called on all countries in the region to make a positive commitment to the establishment of a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East.
The UAE has called on all countries in the region to make a positive commitment to the establishment of a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East.
The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory cable to King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on the occasion of the kingdom’s National Day.
A national plan unveiled by Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) to recruit Emirati media professionals has elicited commendation from His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
A parliamentary delegation from the six-nation Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC) led by Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Shaikh visited the European Union (EU) Parliament here on Wednesday, and met with its President Marian Schulz.
The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a cable of condolences to Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia on the death of the latter’s mother, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy.
The United Arab Emirates has called on all countries of the region to make a positive commitment to contribute to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons in the Middle East, noting that all countries of the region should join the NPT, and fully implement and comply with comprehensive safeguards agreement and their international obligations.
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) is expected to take a new turn with Emirati filmmaker and Emirates Film Competition Director Ali Al Jabri taking over the reign of the six-year-old festival from its ex-director Peter Scarlet.
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has offered a 1,000-square-metre plot in Sharjah’s University City for building the Islamic Virtual University (IVU) at his expense.
Upon the directive of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and based on the findings during a recent visit to all seven emirates by General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the latter has ordered the construction of an internal road system connecting different areas of Ras Al Khaimah for the benefit of all citizens.
A top Ministry of Interior official has denied media reports of a ban of tourist visas for unskilled workers. Major General Nasser Al Awadi Al Menhali, Assistant Undersecretary for Naturalisation and Residency, and Ports Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, said Departments of Naturalisation and Residency across the country were processing visit visa transactions for would-be applicants in consistence with standard procedures.