November, 2016

• 29 November

  New Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway inaugurated

    Abu Dhabi / WAM A new 62-km highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been inaugurated in line with the government’s ambitious plan to establish an advanced and sustainable infrastructure to help meet the needs arising from present and future growth. Named the ‘Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road’, the highway is one of the biggest infrastructure projects implemented …

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• 29 November

  DSCE promotes 3rd Emirates Energy Award in Qatar

  Doha / WAM In a bid to ensure optimum participation in the third Emirates Energy Award (EEA) 2017, organised under the patronage of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the theme “Innovative Solutions for Clean Energy”, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) held a press conference in Doha on Monday to …

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• 29 November

  UAE to take part in Finland’s innovation and technology event

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM In a bid to promote trade and investment partnerships with Finland, the UAE will take part in SLUSH 2016, an event dedicated to innovation, advanced technology and entrepreneurship, starting in Helsinki, Finland, from today. The latest edition of Europe’s leading startup event is expected to host more than 15,000 participants from over 100 countries, including 2,000 …

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• 29 November

  Khalifa: Martyrs are source of dignity, glory and beacon for generations

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The anniversary of the nation’s martyrs will remain present in the memory of generations, and immortal in the conscience of the UAE people, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said. In a statement released on the occasion of the second Commemoration Day, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa said, “We, in our unified house, …

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• 29 November

  Our heroes’ sacrifices will forever be in our hearts and minds: VP

    Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, released a statement expressing his tribute to those who have sacrificed their souls defending the nation, the Emirati martyrs, the bearers of the principles of virtue and dignity, who have pledged their lives defending the rights of …

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• 29 November

  Commemoration Day a gesture of respect, appreciation for martyrs and their families

    Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said that the UAE has forged its way into existence through meticulous planning, hard work and unceasing sacrifices, adding that marking Commemoration Day is a gesture of respect and appreciation for the families …

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• 29 November

  UAE martyrs are source of pride, says Sharjah Ruler

    Sharjah / WAM HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has reiterated that UAE martyrs are source of pride for him and every Emirati as the nation’s martyrs sacrificed their lives serving the homeland. In a speech to Dira’a Al Watan, The Nation Shield, magazine on the occasion of Commemoration Day, HH …

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• 29 November

  Sultan Al Qasimi pardons 105 prisoners

    Sharjah / WAM A total of 105 convicts in Sharjah will be released to mark the UAE’s 45th National Day. HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, ordered the release of the inmates of various nationalities who had served half their terms and demonstrated good conduct at Sharjah’s correctional and punitive establishments. …

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• 29 November

  Nations are not built without sacrifice, says Fujairah Ruler

    FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, said that Commemoration Day represents an occasion to remind the UAE people that nations are not built without sacrifice, and that the Emirati heroes who sacrificed their lives to keep the homeland safe, deserve our appreciation, admiration and reverence. In a speech to …

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• 29 November

  ‘Martyrs show nothing is more precious than the nation’

    Ras Al Khaimah / WAM The leadership of the UAE focuses its attention on nationals in all spheres, where this has culminated in the annual celebration of the UAE Commemoration Day, thanks to the leaders’ firm belief that Emiratis are the pillar of safety, security and immunity of the nation, said H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council …

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