Arab League honours Dubai Ruler with top awardThe Arab League has honoured Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the ‘Arab League Shield for Leadership in Arab Development’ in recognition of his contributions t More… |
Defence ties sought with Egypt, JordanEgypt and Jordan could become members of the Peninsula Defence Shield - if a parliamentary proposal is passed. The draft bill was unanimously approved by MPs yesterday, who referred it to the foreign affairs, d More… |
GCC security bolstered by Royal grantHis Majesty King Hamad has allocated 163,300 sq m to expand the Frontline Headquarters of the Joint Peninsula Shield Force, in recognition of its pivotal role. His Majesty, incumbent president of the GCC session, ordered the land More… |
ME governments 'ready to shield economies'Middle Eastern governments are prepared to step in with more financial support to help their economies weather the financial crisis, the United Arab Emirates central bank governor said. In a speech delivered to the International Monetary F More… |
Clinton wants 'serious' talks with Russia on shieldUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she wanted to put on a "serious track" talks with Russia on a missile defence shield to counter nuclear threats from Iran. "We want to have a more robust and meaningful dialogue with Russia going More… |