UAE | Government
Leaders discuss ways to boost investment
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received on Monday, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad who is on a visit to the UAE.
- WAM
- Published: 23:32 June 2, 2008
- Image Credit: WAM
- Shaikh Mohammad and the Syrian president during their visit to the Dubai School of Government.
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received on Monday, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad who is on a visit to the UAE.
Shaikh Mohammad and the Syrian President held talks on fraternal relations between UAE and Syria.
They also discussed ways for widening the horizons of bilateral ties between the two countries, especially in the field of joint investments.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the Doha Agreement that paved the way for national reconciliation in Lebanon. The talks also touched on the Middle East peace process and the current situation in the Arab world.
In honour of the visiting head of state and the accompanying delegation, Shaikh Mohammad hosted a banquet that was attended by a number of shaikhs and state officials.
Shaikh Mohammad took President Bashar on a tour of Dubai's landmarks. They also visited the Dubai School of Government.
They met with a number of young national leaders from different governmental sectors and discussed issues related to Arab relations with the US, Iran and other countries.
The meeting was attended by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Corporation for Events Management, Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Culture and Arts Authority, and other senior officials.
Latest news
- Dubai Police deny reports of Burj Khalifa fire
- New road eases traffic problems in Dubai
- Abu Dhabi hosts strong man contest
- Farmers to be taught techniques to improve yield
- Keep recycling bins open
- UAE's first home-grown unmanned aerial vehicle
- Telling stories with sand
- President of Wollongong varsity about his plans
- Challenging role in Libya
- Parachuting event promises rich fare
- UAE ministry backs efficacy of Tas'heel system
- UAE students on research trip to Antarctica
- Brothers held in Sharjah for possessing heroin
- Fund drive for displaced Syrians launched
- FNC has kept pace with development — Al Murr
Community Reports
-
Keep recycling bins open
People should be allowed to do their part as the world moves towards a greener future
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
