UAE partakes in Durban conference

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Geneva - April 21, 2009 (WAM) - UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN's European Headquarters Obaid Salim Al Zaabi has headed the country's delegation to the Durban Review Conference on Racism w

Abu Dhabi Economic Forum starts in Hanover

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Hanover - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development will organise the 'Abu Dhabi Economic Forum' in Hanover tomorrow on the sidelines of the Hanover International Fair.

Sharjah's trade with GCC up 77.5 per cent

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Trade between Sharjah and the GCC countries grew by 77.5 per cent to Dhs8.55 billion in 2008, up from nearly Dhs4.820 billion in 2007, according to a study by Sharjah Economic Development Departmen

Dubai works towards containing NOx emissions

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Dubai, April 21, 2009 (WAM) - Dubai is seriously addressing the issue of excessive levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) in the emirate, a top official from the government said.

UAE publishing scene is vibrant, says Sultan

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London, April 21, 2009 (WAM) - Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi paid a visit to London International Book Fair, which opened on Monda

UAE's fifth green building gets US certification

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Abu Dhabi, April 21, 2009 (WAM) - The UAE's fifth green building has been certified as US LEED platinum while 450 buildings are currently waiting to be certified in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as building

Elongated ‘oyster shell’ hotel for Lulu Island

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Abu Dhabi, April 21, 2009 (WAM) - The Government has chosen a marine design that resembles an “oyster shell that has been turned on its side and elongated” for a landmark tower on Lulu Island, an e

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