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Nationals and expatriates in the capital yesterday celebrated the 36th anniversary of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's accession as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, with great joy and enthusiasm.

Many low-lying countries in the Middle East, including the UAE, face a threat from rising sea levels and desertification caused by global warming.

On August 6, the entire nation will be celebrating the 36th anniversary of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Emirate, and the achievements and prosperity the country attained under his leadership.

The Traffic and Licensing Department at Abu Dhabi Police has designed and started issuing new driving licences.

The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has chalked out a four-day programme to celebrate the 36th Accession Day of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Opera depicts country's progress under Zayed

A resident here has come up with the idea of a unique project highlighting the achievements of Abu Dhabi emirate under President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

A plan is underway to fence all the major roads and streets in the capital to prevent pedestrians crossing them at other than designated places, said a senior Abu Dhabi Traffic Police official.

The EU can be a better and long-term trade partner with the Gulf region as compared to the U.S., with its narrow focus on political and security gains, according to a research which has been compiled as a book by Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR).

The problem of narcotics trafficking is becoming a growing concern for the local authorities due to the rapid increase in population and bustling trade activities in the country, said a senior Interior Ministry official.

A visiting Somali Transitional Government official yesterday called for the deployment of international peace-keeping forces to disarm warlords, warring groups and factions to help peace return to the 'Horn of Africa'.

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