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FNC wants six-month reserve of staple food
Final session will also call for curbs on banking charges
FNC plans to create six-month food reserve
The Federal National Council committee in charge of mineral resources is to debate the UAE’s food security plans amid worldwide concern over global food prices.
UN plans to help region deal with Iraqi refugees
The UN has created a regional plan to help displaced Iraqi refugees in neighbouring countries as report highlights serious health and nutrition concerns.
China seeks more Gulf recognition
China is enhancing its economic relationships in the region, but is treading lightly on politics.
FNC approves plan to lower women's retirement age
The Federal National Council's proposals could lead to a review of maternity leave and greater employment opportunities for people with special needs, as well as a lowering of the retirement age for women.
Guidelines issued to fight corruption
The "Best Practices Guidelines" on fraud control and against corruption in government institutions aims to ensure proper management of public money.
UAE to draft population strategy to address 'imbalance'
Concerns over the UAE's demographics take centre stage at Tuesday's FNC session.
FNC to debate laws that jail bounced cheque offenders
The Federal National Council urges that criminals who bounce cheques should have restrictions imposed on their banking.
Bounced cheque laws under scrutiny at FNC
Policies which often land offenders in jail will be scrutinised following long-standing demands for reform.
Businessman Mohan Jashanmal honoured by Sheikh Nahyan
Patriarch of one of the country's most prominent Indian families recognised by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Puic summit finds Muslim world renewed on Palestine
Muslims gathered at the Parliamentary Union of Islamic Countries summit in Abu Dhabi declare intention to pursue Palestinian cause with renewed vigour.
UAE drops proposal for committee
The UAE drops a proposal to establish a conflict-resolution committee for Muslim nations.
Larijani says Israel is behind deaths of Iranian scientists
Also claims West is destroying Jerusalem's Islamic features.
Tunisian turmoil sparks tide of concern
Unusually blunt statement by head of the Arab League is echoed by region's parliamentarians at gathering in Abu Dhabi.
UAE abandons proposal for conflict resolution committee
The UAE abandoned a proposal to set up a conflict resolution committee between Muslim nations to avoid distracting from the central issue of a conference, which is protecting Jerusalem from Israeli aggression
