News

Mohammed receives greetings from Secretary Clinton

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has received a message of congratulations from US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on the inauguration of Burj Dubai and tomorrow's opening of The Dubai Forum.

The forum, which is being organised by Brand Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed, will focus its discussions on finding solutions to promote sustainable development.

More than 40 top architects, media critics, architectural historians and developers from 15 countries will speak at the day-long session to be held at the Address Hotel under the theme, 'Architecture for Sustainable Societies.'

In a special note of congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed, the US Secretary of State said, ''Your effort to create international cooperation in the global economy is an important goal, and I wish you, my friend, the very best in this endeavour.''

Clinton went on to salute Sheikh Mohammed's continuous commitment towards achieving sustainable development and expressed her hope that the forum would successfully generate innovative solutions and ideas. 

Monday, January 4, 2010