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Larijani delivers fiery address
Ali Larijani, Iran's speaker of parliament, delivered a fiery address at a summit of Muslim parliaments, in which he repeatedly blamed the West and Israel for plotting against the Muslim world.
Masdar City is a ‘mark of progress’
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon hold talks on energy conservation
PUIC delegates condemn the West's Islamophobia
At gathering in the capital, attendees also urge UN adoption of a plan to grant Palestine statehood without negotiating with Israel
Emiratis need to fill specialist roles
The Federal National Council is calling for more nationals to train as skilled professionals rather than just administrative personnel, first in the federal ministries, then expanding to the private sector.
Unemployment rate for Emiratis stands at 13%
The figures, released yesterday by a Federal National Council committee, show that women and young people had the highest rates of unemployment, and also noted that the number of Emiratis working in the federal government was too low.
Emarat asks for debt help
The state-owned Emirates General Petroleum Corporation has accumulated debt of almost Dh2 billion and will need to raise additional capital as part of an overall restructuring programme, the company's chairman says.
Food reserve planned, but imports leave UAE vulnerable
The Minister of Economy outlines food price-control measures that includes measures to prevent shortages, penalties against unfair increases and setting up farms abroad, but warns that we are not immune to price increases.
Extremists are a threat to us all, Clinton says
US secretary of state begins three-day Gulf visit with talks in UAE on Iran, the Palestinians and the growing role of women in Middle East society.
What might happen once the FNC's term expires?
There are at least four possible scenarios, from the council's term being extended to elections being done away with altogether.
Unclear future for FNC as its term runs out
National council members await information on when, or whether, new elections will be held.
Iraq and Iran top Clinton's visit agenda
Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, arrived in the capital late last night for a tour of the region, during which she will press Gulf allies for broader support.
Clinton urges Arab world to confront Iran
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, visiting Abu Dhabi, accuses Iran of trying to foment new conflict in the Middle East to distract attention from its nuclear programme.
Navy gives Seychelles five patrol boats to fight pirates
Gift is 'pledge of friendship' says Sheikh Saeed as president of the island country thanks the UAE, praising its foresight and quick action.
Liwa base extends defence reach
The new air base extends the reach of the nation's air defence facilities to the oil-rich Western Region.
UAE has a long history of support for Sudan
The Emirates provides help, from agriculture to infrastructure, investing US$2 billion by the end of 2009.
