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UAE President Doing Well Says Crown Prince

  February 5, 2014 at 3:55 am by

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reassured the people of the United Arab Emirates on the health of the President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monaday. Sheikh Khalifa suffered a stroke and underwent surgery just over a week ago. Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince said, “The President’s state of health is stable and … Continue reading →

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UAE President Recovering After Suffering A Stroke

  January 25, 2014 at 11:56 am by

President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has suffered a stroke and underwent surgery on Friday, January 24. In a statement released on Saturday, January 25 by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, it said “The Ministry announces that President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan suffered a stroke on Friday morning, 24th January. He immediately underwent a surgical operation. His health is now … Continue reading →

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Qatar Emir Visits The Gulf Countries

  November 2, 2013 at 6:12 am by

Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani just concluded a three day visit to Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. A Qatari official told AFP, “This was basically a friendly tour, although it also carried a clear political message expressing the emir’s support to the Gulf union initiative presented by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.” The official went on saying “The emir was keen to visit Gulf countries … Continue reading →

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Dubai’s Ruler Launches His Second Book

  May 11, 2013 at 6:28 am by

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has authored his second book titled “Flashes of Inspiration”. The book illustrates ideas that was presented by Sheikh Mohammed at the Government Summit held in February 2013. Dubai’s ruler says about his new book, “a quick illumination on a variety of topics in leadership and management”. He also mentioned that he added a few more … Continue reading →

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UAE President to Pay State Visit to the United Kingdom

  March 28, 2013 at 10:07 pm by

The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin a state visit to the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013 after accepting the invitation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The visit was announced by Buckingham Palace and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs, said “The State … Continue reading →

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President Merit Award Awarded to Rulers of Dubai and Sharjah

  December 6, 2012 at 9:52 am by

President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Sharjah, the President Merit Award 2012. Sheikh Mohammed was awarded for his efforts in distinguished development initiatives and community service. Sheikh Sultan was awarded for his role in the fields of culture and … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royals on State Visit to the UAE, Day One

  January 9, 2012 at 12:00 am by

With their arrival on January 07 at the presidential airport of Abu Dhabi, Queen Beatrix, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Máxima started a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates, on the invitation of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. The Dutch Royals were received by Minister of State, Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemy, senior officials and the Ambassador of the Netherlands, … Continue reading →

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Khalifa Receives Well-Wishers for Ramadan

  August 2, 2011 at 7:20 am by

As the Holy Month of Ramadan began, so did the well wishers who made their way to greet the President and Sheikhs. On the first day of Ramadan, the UAE’s President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received well wishers that included Sheikhs, officials and citizens in his in Al Ain Palace who offered greetings on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sheikh Khalifa also received … 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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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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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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UAE President back home after receiving Medical Treatment

  September 21, 2010 at 8:35 am by

The United Arab Emirates’ President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, has returned home safely from Switzerland after recovering abroad after receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed illness, the state news agency WAM said on Friday: “President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan returned home safely this morning after recovery from illness.” Last month, on August 18th, WAM had reported that the President had “undergone comprehensive medical tests, after which he … Continue reading →

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Khalifa meets Sultan Qaboos

  December 28, 2009 at 5:04 am by

President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed of Oman, who is on a short friendly visit to the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders held talks where they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them. Present at the meetings were HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme … Continue reading →

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Royals attend F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi

  November 6, 2009 at 11:21 pm by

His Higness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE, rulers of the Emirtaes, the King of Spain Juan Carlos, Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf, the Crown Prince of Bahrain Sheikh Salman Al Khalifa and other Sheikhs all met at the the Yas Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to watch the Formula One Grand Prix. The winners of the race were awarded trophies by Sheikh Hazza bin … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Khalifa Wins Second Term

  November 4, 2009 at 7:59 am by

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been re-elected as President of the UAE by the members of the Supreme Council, made up of the rulers of the seven emirates. He has been elected for the second term for the next five years. The President has traditionally been the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. On the occasion of the President’s re-election, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, said … Continue reading →

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Kuwaiti Emir holds talks with UAE President

  October 6, 2009 at 3:45 pm by

The President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Emir of Kuwait, H.H Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is visiting the UAE, held talks in Abu Dhabi today. The two leaders discussed regional and international developments, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and cooperation between their two countries. Sheikh Khalifa stressed that the visit would strengthen relations between the UAE and Kuwait, Sheikh Khalifa said: … Continue reading →

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UAE President meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah

  September 8, 2009 at 2:32 pm by

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Monday evening with King of Jordan His Majesty Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi. King Abdullah and his entourage were welcomed by Sheikh Khalifa. The two leaders discussed relations between the two countries and ways to bolster them in different fields in the best interest of the two countries, they also exchanged views on current worldwide situations. After the … Continue reading →

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President meets with UAE Ambassadors and Representatives

  September 4, 2009 at 4:52 pm by

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met yesterday with UAE ambassadors and representatives of regional and international organisations who came to greet him on the Holy month of Ramadan. His Highness the president highlighted the importantance played by the country’s ambassadors in strengthening the UAE’s bonds with other nations and boosting the country’s image worldwide saying, “Since its establishment, the UAE has adopted a balanced and moderate … Continue reading →

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The Richest Royals

  June 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm by

Forbes has recently released their annual list of the world’s 15 richest royals. Emphasised in the article was the impact of the credit crunch, real estate values plumeting and stock market difficulties with Forbes stating all in all the global recession has led to the royals listed loosing a total of $22 billion, 17% of the total wealth listed last year. More specifically, they state that whilst two of the … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Hamdan as President’s Representative

  June 14, 2009 at 5:31 am by

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, former deputy prime minister of the UAE, has been appointed by Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, as his representative in the Western Region according to a decree issued by Sheikh Khalifa. Sheikh Hamdan is also chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Authority, chairman of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and chairman of the UAE Foreign Aid Coordination Office. He had previously served as Minister of … Continue reading →

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