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Oman 'has begun reform'
A government shake-up of Oman, including the dismissal of 12 cabinet ministers, was the beginning of a reform effort that would "utilise the energies" of youthful protesters, the country's foreign minister said yesterday ahead of a Gulf Co-operation Council meeting in the UAE capital.
GCC wants no-fly zone over Libya
The Gulf states have thrown their weight behind the idea of a no-fly zone over Libya, as they took a tougher line against human rights violations by Qaddafi's regime.
New rules for next elections to FNC
No date decided yet - but voters must have ID card.
Gulf ministers to debate regional aid package
Leaders of Gulf nations will meet in the capital tonight to discuss ways of helping each other reduce unemployment and build infrastructure.
Sheikh Khalifa calls for Bahrain support
UAE pledges to "not spare any effort" to support restore stability to Bahrain.
FNC has long complained of shortages
Sharjah has suffered frequent power shortages in recent years.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award winners announced
Organisers of the fifth annual Sheikh Zayed Book Award today announced the winners of the contest.
Dh5.7bn for water and electricity in Northern Emirates
The President of the UAE orders the investment of Dh5.7bn in water and electricity projects for the Northern Emirates
Military splashes out on final day of IDEX
The UAE military is to buy 1,000 Nimr vehicles, the first defence industry product to be built entirely in the UAE, in a deal worth Dh736 million.
Idex focus turns to growing local industry
This year's International Defence Exhibition (Idex) has spawned several educational and training programmes for Emiratis, an indication of the country's plans to develop a local skill set for the defence industry.
War simulator feels real, frustrating
A virtual-reality setup allows soldiers to train in lifelike scenarios without shedding a drop of blood.
Rafale, missile shield deals no-shows at Idex
But more companies set up shop at the exhibition than ever before, according to organisers.
Optimism over Rafale fighter jet sale to UAE
A top official of Dassault Aviation, the French maker of the Rafale and Mirage fighter jets, has expressed optimism about the prospects of selling the Rafale to the UAE, and denied that the talks are taking longer than expected.
Cyber protection deal announced at Idex
The Armed Forces are investing nearly Dh900 million in cyber networks and communications, the military has said.
Top US military officer Mullen attacks Libyan violence
Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in Abu Dhabi today that the violence by the Libyan government against protesters is "absolutely unacceptable".
