HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM ISSUES EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS LAW OF DUBAI GOVERNMENT \\ P04 UAE CLAIMS AIR FORCE HAS HIT ISIL-HELD OIL REFINERIES \\ P06 UAE EVACUATES EMBASSY STAFF FROM YEMEN CAPITAL \\ P08 BRITAIN’S TIES WITH ABU DHABI THREATENED BY OIL DEAL DEADLOCK \\ P10
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RULES “I follow three rules: Do the right thing, Do the best you can, and Always show people you care.” Lou Holtz
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issues executive directors law of Dubai Government UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued the human resources law for executive directors of Dubai Government in accordance with law No. 2 of 2015.This law constitutes an organisational framework to regulate work relations between the executive directors at public entities with their deputies in Dubai.
UAE ready to be gateway to better ties of China, Arab world: VP
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During a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said his country highly values its relations with Beijing, adding that it welcomes more investment and travellers from China. He also said the UAE is ready to join China in carrying out the Belt and Road initiatives.
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Muhammed BinZayed Praises Friendship Relations with Japan His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received a message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, regarding relations between the UAE and Japan, mechanisms to develop them in all fields, as well as the latest developments in the region.
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VP orders holding of forum on social media next month
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UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued instructions on organizing the Arab social networking pioneers’ forum, set to be held in Dubai on 17-18 March. The event will be the first of its kind in the region, and will bring together influential pioneers in social networking media channels to explore the latest trends.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Praises King Salman’s Vision in Dealing With Developments
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His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held talks with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, tackling fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to enhance them, as well as latest regional developments of mutual interest. 6
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“Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death.” James F. Bymes
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UAE Claims
Air Force Has Hit ISIL-Held Oil Refineries
Fighter jets based in Jordan belonging to the UAE have struck oil refineries under the control of ISIL. F-16 airplanes based in Jordan reportedly targeted oil refineries controlled by the terrorist organisation at an unspecified location. The F-16 fighter jets were redeployed earlier this month under orders from His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
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French “Rafale” Jets For Egypt with “Emirati mediation” Fighter jets based in Jordan belonging to the UAE have struck oil refineries under the control of ISIL. F-16 airplanes based in Jordan reportedly targeted oil refineries controlled by the terrorist organisation at an unspecified location. The F-16 fighter jets were redeployed earlier this month under orders from 21 19 48 12 29 46
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Frantic Intrigue of King Abdullah’s Last Hours
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The collapse in Saudi King’s health prevented him from removing his half brother Salman from the position of crown prince. Khalid Al-Tuwaijri and his ally Mohammad bin-Zayid, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, used Egyptian media as their personal press office. The mastermind was the UAE Minister of State Sultan Al-Jabir, who communicated with Abbas and TV channels to broadcast information about Egypt as desired by the UAE and Tuwaijri.
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“My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” Abraham Lincoln
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UAE Evacuates embassy staff from Yemen Capital The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday announced that it has suspended operations at its embassy in the Yemeni capital Sana’a and evacuated all diplomatic staff. The ministry said that it took the decision due to the deterioration of the security situation in Yemen, after the Houthis undermined the legitimate authority and the political transition based on the GCC and results of national dialogue.
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The Al Ittihad newspaper website, based in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi was purportedly hacked by a group claiming affiliation with ISIL. The website went down shortly after the assault, and was briefly redirecting to a page that showed three militants dressed in military attire and holding rifles. The website was branded with two logos and a flag regularly used by ISIL.
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ECONOMICS
“Socialism failed because it couldn’t tell the economic truth; capitalism may fail because it couldn’t tell the ecological truth.” Lester Brown
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BP and Royal Dutch Shell are in danger of making a strategic error should they decide to walk away from a historic oil deal with Abu Dhabi, which has provided the commercial foundations for Britain’s broader relationship with the sheikhdom. At stake is rare upstream access to the deserts of Abu Dhabi, which hold close to 6 percent of the world’s proven oil reserves.
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Dubai World Says Creditors Agree to $14.6 Billion Debt Deal Dubai World, a Dubai governmentowned conglomerate that was forced to delay debt repayments after the financial crisis, has received unanimous approval from creditors of its request for a further extension on debt totaling $14.6 billion, it said Sunday.
UAE banks to comply with Fatca before deadline
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The UAE’s financial institutes are set to comply with the US’s Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) before the deadline at the end of the second quarter of this year. At a press conference in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, officials said the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will coordinate with its American counterpart to ensure all the statements are sent.
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Total CEO
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The chief executive of Total hailed the renewal of its oilfield concession in Abu Dhabi as a “blockbuster”, and did not deny the French oil major may have coughed up over $2 billion to sign the deal. The Paris-based company raised pressure on its rivals when it became the first oil major to sign a deal with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for a 10 percent stake in the emirate’s biggest oilfields.
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DISTINGUISHED YEAR FOR UAE
AVIATION INDUSTRY CAPA issued a report in which it revealed that 2014 was a pivotal year for the aviation industry in the UAE. The report added that the State’s Airports have witnessed more than 100 million passengers for the first time in one calendar year. Dubai Airports have received an overall of 99.8 million passengers. Meanwhile Dubai World Central will be the official airport of the UAE by 2020.
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SOCIAL LIFESTYLE “Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” Henry James
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Forced to stay single and facing the sack if they get pregnant, the staggeringly sexist rules for female cabin crew on Gulf Airlines
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Cabin staff working for two major Gulf airlines reportedly face losing their jobs for falling pregnant and are even required to get permission before they marry. According to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), carriers based in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are guilty of ‘flagrant abuses of aviation workers’ labour rights’. The worst offender is Qatar Airways - which employs over
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Lauds UAE’s Achivement UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hailed the UAE achievement after being ranked in number 1 in the world in compliance with aviation safety standards. HH said in a tweet: ‘’from no roads 4 decades ago, the UAE today has the world’s most advanced & safe airlines &flight routes. For our dreams, the sky is the limit.” 20
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World Education Forum Kicks off Tuesday Under the patronage of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the World Education Forum and the Global Educational Supplies and Solutions Exhibition kicks off Tuesday. The sessions might be broadcast, as was the Government Summit speeches of HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi occur, Deputy Commander Chief of the Armed Forces, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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STATEMENTS Abdullah Bin Zayed: UAE condemns ‘ugly crime’ of Daesh in Libya Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, on Monday expressed the UAE’s strong condemnation of the “ugly crime” perpetrated by the terrorist organisation Daesh against 21 Egyptian citizens in Libya.
Tony Blair advising Serbian government 16 years after bombing of Belgrade Tony Blair will counsel the Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, under a contract sealed by Blair’s private consultancy to set up a “delivery unit” paid for, according to Serbian official sources, by the UAE. An arch-rival of President Mahmoud Abbas, Mohammed Dahlan is currently living in Abu Dhabi and serving as economic and security adviser to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Gargash: Unified Position from Gulf Regarding Yemen Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, confirmed that the GCC are unified against undermining the legitimacy of Yemen. The Arab foreign ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday in Cairo to discuss the situation in Yemen, while Houthis announced that they will not bow down to any threat.
Mahlab Meets ADIC Chief, Reviews Investment Opportunities in Egypt Egypt is on the right track and the roadmap will be finalized, Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, currently on a visiting to the UAE, has said.”The Egyptian government has a clear vision that deserved praise of the international bodies,” Mahlab said in an interview with al-Arabiya and Sky news Arabia TV channels as well as a number of UAE newspapers.
Al Mansouri underscores UAE’s role in the aviation sector Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy on Sunday said that the UAE possessed advanced aviation infrastructure and managed to use technology to facilitate passenger traffic and make travel experience enjoyable. This came ahead of Future of Borders Conference, which will be held the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, DCAA, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
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American Leadership and the Middle East It was hard to zero in on a topic to write about this week with all that is happening in the Middle East. There are now three countries that seem to be breaking apart—Libya, Yemen, and Iraq—and a certain permanence has settled over the horrific violence in Syria. Egypt, along with the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Qatar, are now involved in the conflict among various Libyan factions. News Roundup Report
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