GCC leaders began closed-door session

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Muscat, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - The GCC leaders yesterday started their first closed door session at Al Bustan Hotel in Muscat under the chairmanship of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed of Oman.

UAE President calls for common views on developments

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Muscat, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - The 29th summit of the heads of member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is being held amid significant regional and international developments, stressed yes

UAE-Oman relations strong: UAE envoy

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Muscat, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE and Oman enjoy strong and unique brotherly relations, stressed today the UAE ambassador to Oman Mohammed Ali Al Osaimi.

Abdullah Bin Zayed receives note from Ban Ki-moon

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Abu Dhabi, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday received a letter from Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.

RCA on ground in Gaza

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Abu Dhabi, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) has started its humanitarian and relief operations to save the victims of the current events taking place in Gaza.

Dana Gas announces new gas discovery in Egypt

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Sharjah, Dec 30, 3008 (WAM) - Dana Gas, the Middle East's first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery at its El Basant-2

ADMA OPCO awards US$21m contract to Metito

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Abu Dhabi, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA OPCO) today said it has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract on Das Island worth US$21 millio

Emarat slashes diesel prices again

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Dubai, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) yesterday announced a second cut in diesel prices within a fortnight.

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