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Five years of 'respect and humility'
Dubai business leaders mark the fifth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed's rule.
Call for early retirement for women
FNC committee chairman calls for change in the law because women spend too much time at work and not enough with their families.
FNC debates absences at crucial budget vote
Only 21 out of 40 members were present at vote on new federal budget last week.
Government budget shortfalls greater than expected
Representatives from health, education and other areas say the federal spending cuts will have a major impact on crucial services, saying they need hundreds of millions of dirhams more to meet their goals.
Deficit and electricity top concerns for FNC
A national Dh3 billion deficit, cuts to social spending and a lack of electricity in Fujairah are all to be discussed by the FNC at the last budget debate of its term.
People from all over the world unite for Christmas service
Thousands of worshippers flocked to St Joseph's Cathedral in the capital last night to mark Christmas Eve.
Adec to issue delayed pensions
The delay was because several government bodies were involved and some of the teachers had not filed the necessary documents.
Official to discuss new labour system on radio
A top labour official will be on air to explain new measures intended to make it easier for expatriates to switch jobs.
Top labour official to explain labour and NOC changes
A top labour official will take to the airwaves on Sunday to explain new measures intended to make it easier for expatriates to switch jobs.
Expatriate in the Gulf have become 'virtually indispensable'
A study reveals economic prosperity has come "at a daunting social cost", with citizens in the Gulf becoming minorities in their own countries.
Debt worry over federal universities
Zayed University owes Dh33m in unpaid bills and the Higher Colleges of Technology had a budget deficit of at least Dh110m in 2009.
Complaints over power cuts as FEWA runs Dh1bn surplus
Several ministries and federal bodies are mismanaging their money, an FNC report claims.
Spending freeze on UAE universities for 2011
The Federal Government will run a Dh3 billion budget deficit next year and will freeze spending by state universities.
Manufacturer licensing could make roads safer
A proposed law that would require manufacturers to obtain licences to transfer goods across the Emirates was discussed by the FNC.
Customs chief says EU data misleads
Statistics that show the UAE is a major transit hub for counterfeit products do not represent reality, a top federal customs official says.
