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March, 07th 2010
Iraqis go to the polls in key election
It is one of the most competitive elections to be held in the Middle East, it’s importance cannot be underestimated as voters went to the polls in Iraq. President Jalal Talabani was among the first to vote stressing, “This election marks another step in the march of our democracy, and also a test.” Iraq’s political course will be decisive for the US plans to withdraw all troops by 2011. |
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January, 28th 2010
Apple launches highly-anticipated ‘iPad’
After weeks of speculation, Apple has finally taken the wraps off its new hi-tech gadget. The highly-anticipated touchscreen ‘iPad’ aims to bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops. Apple boss Steve Jobs presented his firm’s biggest product launch since the iPhone three years ago. |
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January, 27th 2010
Peres addresses Bundestag in Berlin
The Israeli President Shimon Peres has given an emotional address to the German parliament, the Bundestag. He had gone to the special session in Berlin to commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. |
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January, 25th 2010
RCA, Khalifa Foundation gear up humanitarian efforts in Haiti
A relief team sent by UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA) to help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has started works to reinforce the capability of hospitals in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The aim of this humanitarian operation is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to the displaced Haitians injured in the disaster.
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January, 05th 2010
"Burj Khalifa" is the world’s tallest building
Breathtaking, spectacular and all the glitz and glamour imaginable were on offer as Dubai officially showed off the world’s tallest building. Measuring 828 metres, the tower surpasses the next highest inhabited structure, which is in Taiwan, by more than 300 metres.
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January, 04th 2010
Mohammed bin Rashid to inaugurate Dubai Tower on Jan 4th
On January 4, 2010, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President '&' Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai is inaugurating Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), the world's tallest building (more than 800 meters), as yet another unique achievement by Dubai to be added to the pages of humanity's modern history as yet another landmark to further promote Dubai as an Emirati and Arab city with global brand and ambitions. |
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December, 25th 2009
Christmas in Bethlehem overshadowed by wall
In the place where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, Christmas celebrations are taking place in the shadow of a concrete wall built by the Israelis to counter the second Palestinian uprising, or intifada. Authorities in Bethlehem expect between 40,000 and 50,000 pilgrims to make the journey this year.
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December, 22th 2009
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi yesterday Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Petro Poroshenko, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed avenues of cooperation and friendship between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop the ties. They also discussed a number of issues of common concern in the light of current developments on the regional and international levels. |
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December, 15th 2009
GCC leaders begin their summit
Kuwait - Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) started their 30th Summit yesterday evening in Kuwait.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is leading the UAE's delegation to the summit. |
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November, 22th 2009
Nahyan meets media persons from 46 countries
UAE's achievements in the areas of education, health, housing, environment, agriculture and all other fields are regarded as a miracle by any standard of development, said Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
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November, 04th 2009
Sheikh Khalifa re-elected president of UAE
Their Highnesses Federal Supreme Council members, Rulers of the Emirates have renewed their confidence in His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President. |
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November, 01th 2009
Abdullah pulls out of Afghan run-off poll
Afghanistan’s presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah has confirmed he is pulling out of the country’s run-off election next Saturday. He made the announcement to tribal elders gathered in a huge tent in Kabul. Abdullah said he had withdrawn from the poll because demands he made for a fair vote had not been met. |
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November, 01th 2009
Official emblem of the National Day celebrations approved
The Higher Committee for the National Day celebrations headed by HE Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development has approved the official emblem of the celebrations for this year and decided to circulate it as the symbol for all formal events across various emirates. |
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September, 28th 2009
Arab Intellectual Property Centre launched
The League of Arab States, Microsoft Corp. and Khasawneh '&' Associates (a member of KSLG) Sunday announced the launch of Arab Intellectual Property Centre, an online portal which will provide a central hub for best practice sharing and legal resources on intellectual property in the Arab region. |
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August, 31th 2009
Berlusconi and Gaddafi show unity
Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has defended his country’s immigration policy while on a whirlwind visit to Libya.
While the main reason for the trip was to commemorate the first anniversary of a friendship pact between the two countries, the issue of combatting illegal immigration was also on the agenda. |
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August, 17th 2009
Russia finds mystery merchant ship
Russia says it has found a missing cargo ship off the Cape Verde Islands, ending a saga that has baffled maritime authorities. |
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July, 20th 2009
Turkish Northern Cyprus marks invasion
Cyprus has marked the 35th anniversary of its division in contrasting mood. In the Turkish-dominated north, a show of military strength underlined just how far apart the two sides remain, three decades after Ankara’s forces landed on the island. |
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July, 12th 2009
Abu Dhabi sets up new agency to prosecute financial crimes
The new body is responsible for probing financial crimes under the jurisdiction of the State Security Prosecution and crimes related to information technology or those concerning the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority. |
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July, 08th 2009
Anger rises over L’Aquila reconstruction
Silvio Berlusconi has been conducting tours of the L’Aquila’s earthquake zone. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was among the first foreign leaders to see first hand reconstruction efforts. US President Barack Obama followed hours later after the heads of state had held their first round of talks. |
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July, 08th 2009
DubaiSat-1 reaches Baikonour launch base in Kazakhstan
With only 18 days left for the launch of DubaiSat-1, the first remote sensing satellite developed by a UAE entity, the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST), the satellite has now been shipped from its development base in South Korea to the launch pad in Baikonour in Kazakhstan.
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July, 06th 2009
US and Russia agree on arms and Afghanistan
Russia and the United States have agreed sweeping cuts in nuclear weapons, and to allow American planes to use Russian airspace to resupply NATO forces in Afghanistan. Those are the two headline announcements from President Obama’s first day in Moscow. |
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June, 25th 2009
Putin receives Mohammed Bin Zayed
Kaluga - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin received here yesterday General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. |
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