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- Emirates offers Asian and African deals
Book by May 17: Emirates is offering deals on a select number of its Asian, African and Middle Eastern routes. Sinophiles looking to travel to Beijing, Hong Kong or Shanghai this summer can do so from as little as ?444 return, provided their departure
- Major Graduation Ceremony at The British University in Dubai
Number of Masters Degree Graduates Doubles within a Year, Reflecting Growing Demand for Qualified Postgraduates Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe British University in Dubai (BUiD) hosted the most significant graduation ceremony in its history on Tuesday,
- Mohammed bin Zayed receives Egyptian Ministers
Abu Dhabi, May 12th, 2008 (WAM) - General/ HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces received here today two Egyptian Ministers who are currently visiting the country. The
- CDS Snaps Up Seismic Data for Boqueron Block in Paraguay
CDS Oil & Gas Group plc announced that the seismic data acquisition program on its 800,000 hectare Boqueron Block in Paraguay has been completed. Harmattan FZE a UAE-based, land seismic operator was contracted to conduct a 3C-2D seismic data acquisition
- US arms dealer to be sentenced for dirty deals
In the United States a man awaiting sentencing for illegally exporting military items to the United Arab Emirates is facing new federal charges after prosecutors discovered evidence of a deal to sell ammunition to Jamaica. He has been identified as Lance
- Hydra Properties launches regional sales of Hydra Waves Mexico
units at Abu Dhabi Cityscape Email Print The Abu Dhabi-based real estate pioneer evolves into a truly global developer with focus on great living and celebration of life. DUBAI (United Arab Emirates), 13 May 2008: Hydra PropertiesHydra Properties, the
- UAE's Etisalat eyes South Africa's MTN
CAIRO/SINGAPORE, May 12 (Reuters) - The UAE's Emirates Telecommunications Corp ETEL.AD (Etisalat) said on Monday it is evaluating a possible bid for South Africa's MTN (MTNJ.J: Quote, Profile, Research), which is also a potential target of India's top
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The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the UAE. They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is not far below those of the leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed it to play a vital role in the affairs of the region.
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AFP - The Lebanese government conceded a key demand of the Hezbollah-led opposition on Wednesday for ending a week of sectarian bloodshed, formally rescinding two decisions against the Shiite militant group.
Reuters - Lebanon's government cancelled measures
on Wednesday that angered the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement
and triggered the worst internal conflict since the country's
1975-90 civil war.
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