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Princess Haya attends Arab Health 2011 Congress & Exhibition

  January 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm by

Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai gave a speech in front of healthcare leaders who gather at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress which is being held in Dubai. In her speech, Princess Haya said, “Like all developing countries, the Middle East too is facing a brain … Continue reading →

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Crown Princess Victoria visits UAE

  January 23, 2011 at 3:40 pm by

Crown Princess Victoria started a 4-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on the 17th January. 17th January; The Crown Princess started her day by touring an exhibition with Dr. Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, the Assistant Provost for Regional Affairs at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit … Continue reading →

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UAE President Breaks His Arm

  January 10, 2011 at 5:16 am by

The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced today (January 10, 2011) that President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan broke his arm during his daily exercise routine. The announcement also said that His Highness the President will take a few days off resting to recover. Nothing was mentioned as to exactly when or where the accident happened.

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Mohammed bin Hamad wins Prestigious UAE Sports Award

  January 7, 2011 at 3:26 am by

Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, the the Chairman of the Qatari 2022 Bid Organising Committee, received the Arab Sports Personality Award in recognition of his leadership in guiding Qatar to their 2022 FIFA World Cup race win. Sheikh Mohammed received the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum Creative Sports Awards from the Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, in Dubai. The award is considered to be … Continue reading →

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Dubai Ruler Inaugurated 2 Health Centers

  January 3, 2011 at 12:32 pm by

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, inaugurated two new health centers in Dubai this morning. The Dubai Ruler toured the two health facilities where he was briefed on the advanced medical equipment at the centersill provide healthcare services for over 60,000 people in the surrounding area. Sheikh Mohammed also toured the various laboratories and departments of the center. During … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Mohammed invites Bosnian Minister of Defense to IDEX Exhibition

  December 21, 2010 at 6:12 am by

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent an invitation to the Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Selmo Hicotic, to visit the 2011 International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) which will be inaugurated next year and run between the 20th and 21st of February. The message was delivered by Abdul Aziz Bin Nasser Al-Shamsi, the UAE Ambassador to the Italian Republic, during … Continue reading →

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Opening of the 7th Annual Dubai International Film Festival

  December 14, 2010 at 6:58 am by

Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, opened the 7th Annual Dubai International Film Festival that was held at the Madinat Jumirah Complex, in the presence of Sheikh Mansour Al Maktoum. The cermony opened with broadcasting live footage thats showed different cultures and creations that the Dubai Festival collected in one place. 75 countries participate in the Dubai Festival with 157 films and … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed’s New Role

  December 13, 2010 at 4:28 am by

Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, has appointed Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum as chairman of the Dubai World. Sheikh Ahmed, who is around 50 years old, is also the head of Emirates Airlines and president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. In 2009, during the economic crises Dubai’s ruler had appointed Sheikh Ahmed chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee to guide the Emirate of Dubai through … Continue reading →

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Former US President Bill Clinton visits Sheikh Mohammed

  December 12, 2010 at 5:18 pm by

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today former US President Bill Clinton, in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. During the meeting they discussed the important role that institutions and forums provide on Health and education in all countries of the world. The Former President praised the role of the United Arab … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Khalifa Discusses With Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad The Topics on the GCC summit

  December 9, 2010 at 7:19 am by

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received yesterday (December 7) Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, at the Emirates Palace in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. During the meeting the two leaders discussed ways to develop … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Hamdan Congratulates Qatar for Successful World Cup Bid

  December 4, 2010 at 6:55 am by

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, congratulated the Crown Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, on December 2nd on the occasion of Qatar winning the right to host the FIFA World Cup for the year 2022, beating several other countries. This was through a phone call conversation between His Highness and the Crown Prince of Qatar. Sheikh Hamdan also expressed his hopes … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Attends National Day Celebration

  December 3, 2010 at 12:50 am by

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended today the telebrations of the thirty-ninth anniversary of National Day that was held at Zayed University. The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research HE Abdul … Continue reading →

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Royals Fashion Faceoff

  December 2, 2010 at 4:47 am by

It’s quite normal to see celebrities in the same outfit, especially on the red carpet, but is it normal to see royals in the same outfit/piece? Yes, especially if you share one designer like Belgian designer Natan, who is worn mostly by Crown Princess Mathilde, Crown Princess Maxima and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa – they have been seen in the same piece days after one royal has been seen in … Continue reading →

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Dubai Ruler & Crown Prince meet Mission Impossible Team

  November 29, 2010 at 5:24 am by

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with the stars and crew of Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol in Dubai. The meeting came after the team have finished filming the movie in Dubai. The team has spent about a month filming in Dubai as one of the locations for the movie. Tom Cruise, director Brad Bird and producers Jeffrey Chernov and Bryan Burk thanked Sheikh Mohammed for the warm … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip visit Oman

  November 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm by

Day 1, After a two day visit to Abu Dhabi, the next stop for The Queen and Prince Phillip was Muscat, Oman. Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said welcomed the couple when they arrived at the airport. The formal arrival ceremony was held at the Gates to Old Muscat. It was then off to Al Alam Palace for a welcome coffee ceremony. The event of the afternoon was the opening of … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip visit to Abu Dhabi

  November 25, 2010 at 6:24 pm by

Day One = 24th November Accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of York, The Queen and Prince Phillip have made a flying two day visit to Abu Dhabi. Their first engagement after landing was to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Day Two = 25th November The Queen met HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. Then went on a visit to see the unveiling design for Sheikh Zayed National … Continue reading →

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Haya wins The Eagle Award

  November 20, 2010 at 4:36 am by

Princess Haya Al-Hussain has been awarded the highest international honour from the largest sports university in the world. Princess Haya has won the United States Sports Academy’s 2010 Eagle Award for her contribution to equestrian sports and the Olympics. The Alabama-based sports university said Princess Haya – the wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – had been chosen for … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya wins 2nd FEI Term

  November 10, 2010 at 2:47 am by

Princess Haya bint al-Hussein of Jordan was overwhelmingly re-elected as the President of the International Equestrian Federation on Friday at the Federation’s General Assembly in Taipei, Taiwan. Princess Haya won the first round of votes winning 90 of 124 votes. Her opponents were Sven Holmberg of Sweden, who received 23 votes, and Henk Rottinghuis of the Netherlands, who received 11 votes. This is the first time in the Federation’s history … Continue reading →

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Princess Haya to run for Second FEI Presidency Term

  November 3, 2010 at 2:45 am by

It is not going to be an easy competition for Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, when she runs again for a second term as President of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Princess Haya will be running against Henk Rottinghuis of the Netherlands and Sven Holmberg from Sweden for the … Continue reading →

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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Dies at age 92

  October 27, 2010 at 8:15 am by

Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has passed away at the age of 92. Sheikh Saqr ruled Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, since 1948. Official mourning has been declared in the United Arab Emirates, with flags at half-mast on ministries, government departments and institutions for a week starting on Wednesday.

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