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UAE pledges to adopt responsible, transparent peaceful nuclear programme

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Abu Dhabi Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE said yesterday it will work directly with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and conform with its standards in evaluating and potentially developing a peaceful nuclear energy programme.

Etihad wins major European sponsorship award

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Abu Dhabi Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won the 'European Sponsorship of the Year' award in the business to consumer category for its sponsorship of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) hurling in Ireland.

Victims of floods in Yemen hail donation of UAE President

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Sana’a, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - A number of victims who lost their homes during the recent flood, which overrun the Eastern areas in Yemen, thanked President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his Nov. 11 offer to build 1, 000 houses for those affected by the floods.

Microsoft Gulf announces free software to students across UAE

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Dubai, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - Microsoft Gulf yesterday announced the launch of the Microsoft DreamSpark Student Program in the UAE.

Microsoft's Global Anti-Piracy Day launched in 49 countries

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Dubai, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - Microsoft Gulf recently participated in the Microsoft Global Anti-Piracy Day on 21 October 2008. Microsoft Global Anti-Piracy Day involved the simultaneous launch of education initiatives and enforcement actions in 49 countries on six continents.

World watching for UAE progress on green initiatives

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Dubai, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - The world is watching how effective the United Arab Emirates will be in overcoming the challenge of ecological footprints, construction industry executives were told today.

Caracal to inaugurate first-ever real shooting club in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - Caracal International, the first national light weapons manufacturer, will open tomorrow the first-ever real, state-of-the-art shooting club in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's

RTA reviews its transition to mass transit

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Dubai, Nov 25, 2008 (WAM) - Mattar Al-Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA) headed a delegation from the RTA to the 1st International Transport Conference '&' Exhibition for the Middle East held in the Kingdom of Jordan, in response t

BAKU HOSTS WORKSHOP ON SECOND EDUCATION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

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Baku, 24 November,(AzerTAj)The two day workshop on Second Education Sector Development Project started in Hyatt Regency hotel, in Baku, on November 24.

NT power supplier fined over man's death

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(AAP) Darwin's main power and water supplier has been fined a record $70,000 over the death of a local father who was electrocuted outside his home.

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