His Highness Sheikh Khalid, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras al Khaimah, Issues Statement on Arrests of Iranian-linked Terror Cell Operating in Ras Al Khaimah

September 28th, 2009 DUBAI, UAE - UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched Dubai Metro's red line, the world's longest and the Middle East's first fully automated, driverless rail transport system, built at a cost of Dh7.6 billion. Sheikh Mohammed announced the official opening at Mall of the Emirates Station and said that the metro would open its doors to commuters on Thursday, September 10.

September 27th, 2009 ABU DHABI, UAE - - More Than 50 Countries Confirm Participation in Pivotal Gathering in UAE Capital - Summit Conference Anticipates 3,000 Delegates and 100 High-Level Speakers - Exhibition Space at WFES 2010 Increases 51 Per Cent to 45,000 Square Metres Abu Dhabi, the emerging global hub for renewable energy, will be the venue for the largest and most diverse gathering of world leaders, investors, policy makers, researchers, financial institutions and experts dedicated to the sector from January 18-21, 2010, organisers of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), announced today. Held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the third edition of WFES will be hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy and sustainability initiative.

September 27th, 2009 LIVERPOOL, England - - With Photo F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud, and George Gillett, the co-owner of Liverpool FC and Richard Petty Motorsports, have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will activate an exclusive commercial collaboration between F6 and both Liverpool FC and the Richard Petty NASCAR Team. (Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090928/NY82942 ) Reflecting on the strategic implications of the signing, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud commented, "George Gillett is at the helm of some of the most powerful and celebrated sports brands in the world.

September 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - - Formation of a new Non-Profit Organization focused on a Sustainable Future for the Middle East At the Clinton Global Climate Initiative His Highness Sheikh Khalid will commit to forming a new non-profit organization to foster green technology innovation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy approaches for the Middle East. The Middle East is not immune from changes in the world economy and environment.

July 22nd, 2009 RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) posted a 14.5 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. (Logo: (Photo: New company registrations for April-June 2009 climbed to 554, a marked 14.7 percent increase from last year's registration and a further 13.6 percent increase compared to the first quarter of this year.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Iran's oil production and exploitation of huge gas reserves needs foreign investment. But high profile arrests in the months ahead will deter investors.

June 16th, 2009 MONACO - Prince Albert II, ruler of the principality of Monaco, revealed his views on sustainable luxury to Fiona Sanderson of The Luxury Channel this week at the FT Business of Luxury Summit. The Luxury Channel is the official broadcast partner for the FT Business of Luxury Summit, a conference chaired by Lionel Barber, editor of the FT, and comprised of panel discussions with industry leaders such as Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH and Diego Della Valle, Chairman and CEO of Tod's Group.

June 8th, 2009 RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates - Four step plan includes partnership with international law enforcement entities To support the United Arab Emirates Federal Government as a partner for peace and promoter of law within the international community, we must put in place a robust action plan to stop the trafficking of arms, drugs and humans through Ras Al Khaimah. In my various trips to the United States, I have heard growing alarm from senior government officials over the Arabian Gulf region serving as a portal for illicit trade.

April 5th, 2009 DOHA, Qatar - Qatargas today inaugurated Qatargas 2, the world's first fully integrated value chain liquefied natural gas (LNG) venture marking a historic moment for the State of Qatar. HH the Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani officially inaugurated the project in front of the assembled audience at Ras Laffan City, formally acknowledging the significant achievements Qatar has made in the field of LNG.

April 1st, 2009 ATLANTA - "The Prince Of Spain Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos is reaching out to partner with top business leaders and small business leaders in the American market to help the Obama administration lead the world in making change happen," Says Dr. Nono Pearson.

March 30th, 2009 DUBAI - India Matters, a monthly magazine of the Indian consulate in Dubai, was launched by former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at a glittering function here Sunday night.

August 16th, 2009 BEIJING - The deputy commander of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Armed Forces and crown prince of Abu Dhabi is on a two-day visit to China to boost bilateral ties, the WAM news agency reported Sunday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is heading a business delegation here, Sunday visited the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area (BDA).

April 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari has left for New Delhi after his three-day Kuwait visit during which India and Kuwait decided to take their economic and political ties to a higher level. Ansari, who became the first top Indian leader to visit Kuwait in last 28 years, sought investment in the energy and infrastructure sectors from Kuwait and other Gulf Cooperation Council members.

April 6th, 2009 KUWAIT - In an unusual gesture, nearly half of Kuwait's cabinet turned up at the international airport to receive Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari Monday as he began his three-day visit to the oil-rich Gulf emirate. This is the first high-level visit from the Indian side to Kuwait, home to 580,000 Indians and 10 percent of the world's proven oil reserves, in nearly three decades.

April 30th, 2009 Saudi crown prince in Morocco after surgery in USRABAT, Morocco — Moroccan national television reports that Saudi Crown Prince Sultan has arrived in the north African kingdom after undergoing surgery in the United States. The crown prince, who is also Saudi Arabia's defense minister, left for treatment in New York in February.

September 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities earlier this year quietly broke up a major terrorist ring affiliated with al Qaeda that had plotted to blow up targets in Dubai. According to the Washington Times, three U.S.

August 13th, 2009 ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has greeted his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil on the occasion of India's Independence Day. Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has also wished the Indian president on the occasion, WAM news agency reported Thursday.

July 27th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has conferred the prestigious "Order of Independence" award on Iranian envoy Hamid Reza Asefi for his contribution in bolstering ties between the two nations, WAM news agency reported Monday. UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented the award of "First Degree" to the outgoing Iranian diplomat Monday in appreciation of his "generous contributions to the boosting of relations of cooperation between the UAE and Iran in various areas", the report said.

August 4th, 2009 Swiss pick for America's Cup venue could be UAEThere's a good chance that the America's Cup grudge match between bickering billionaires will be sailed on the Persian Gulf. Two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland has picked the port for the February showdown against bitter American rival BMW Oracle Racing and will announce it this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday.

August 28th, 2009 Germany arrests suspect linked to US targets plotFRANKFURT — German authorities have arrested another suspect allegedly linked to a radical Islamic terror cell that plotted to attack U.S. targets in Germany, prosecutors said Friday.