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Sailors recount rescue from Somali pirates
A group of British sailors in Abu Dhabi this week have detailed a rescue operation that saved Yemeni sailors from Somali pirates.
Blackhawk fleet in for Dh990m makeover
Helicopters are to be fitted out with more powerful weaponry.
UAE revamps Blackhawk helicopter fleet
A Dh993 million deal to develop 23 Blackhawk helicopters will broadly expand their military capabilities.
Laser-guided rocket system to be made in UAE
The Talon Laser-Guided Rocket system is fitted on to existing legacy rockets, allowing them to be much more accurate against land and air targets.
Gulf navies must all work together: UAE naval chief
GCC states must reduce vulnerabilities caused by location and infrastructure, conference told.
More Emiratis to vote in FNC elections
The number of Emiratis who participate in FNC elections this year is to increase, with the minimum size of the electoral college tripled.
UAE to host major naval defence expo
The country will host its first major naval defence exhibition, with a diversity of potential and actual threats propelling an increase in regional spending
FNC ends 'historic' session
As the chamber's term ends today, its speaker looks back on achievements that include a law to regulate federal borrowing and a media law.
Work teaches teenagers vital lessons, minister says
FNC hears defence of new rules allowing jobs for under-18s.
September election predicted for FNC
Modernising the council 'occupies an important and expanding position in political discourse,' minister says
Sheikh Abdullah meets Mubarak in Cairo
He was the first senior international diplomat to meet the leader since protests to his 30-year rule began two weeks ago.
Crisis chief says food reserve strategy ready by April
Plan will also stockpile crucial supplies of medicine and water in case of a natural disaster or crisis.
Chaos cuts cash lifeline to Egypt
With the banking system in Egypt effectively shut down, UAE expatriates are scrambling to keep up the flow of remittances so vital to their families at home.
Plan for food, water and medicine reserve to be drafted
The Cabinet in April will receive a plan to create a food, water and medicine reserve for the Emirates.
President praises FNC's parliamentary success
Sheikh Khalifa says the Council will 'continue to develop' to meet the needs of the nation.
