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Full-body scanners could be used at airports
A raft of measures are being implemented to protect the nation's airports, and controversial full-body scanners have not been ruled out, say security officials.
Challenge of secure borders
A Dubai border security conference begins on Monday, its concerns highlighted by al Qa'eda's Yemen cargo bomb plot.
Sheikh Hazza appointed to Abu Dhabi Executive Council
The capital's main policymaking body is reduced in size freom 18 to 14 members and one of the country's topnational security officials is given a new appointment in a government reshuffle.
UAE leads water security agenda
The GCC summit's 15-point declaration looks to save scarce resource and cut the Gulf's carbon footprint.
Sheikh Abdullah calls for end to Iran stand-off
UAE Foreign Minister urges Islamic Republic to allow nuclear inspections and pave way for an end to UN sanctions and regional tensions.
Gulf leaders put Iran top of agenda
At the Gulf Co-Operation Council's summit in Abu Dhabi, Gulf leaders called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme.
GCC summit: leaders united on stability
Security dominates the agenda on day one of the two-day GCC summit in Abu Dhabi as Gulf leaders consider the duel threats of the proliferation of terrorism and a nuclear-armed Iran.
Generals warn of missiles threat in Gulf
Emirati and American generals have identified the spread of ballistic missiles as a critical threat to national security, with some advocating a Gulf-wide missile defence shield.
UAE will abide by UN sanctions on Iran
The governor of the Central Bank has said the Emirates is committed to implementing UN sanctions against Iran.
GCC security tops summit agenda
Regional security will be high on the agenda as the leaders of Gulf countries meet in the capital today against a backdrop of rising instability and extremism in Yemen.
UAE and Britain join forces for training exercise
Operation Air Khanjar saw the RAF and Royal Navy working with the Emirati F-16s and Mirage fighter craft.
Pilots gear up for Al Khanjar
British pilots say they were "very impressed" with the performance of their Emirati counterparts.
UAE has long been a leader in developing Afghanistan
Country is one of few Muslim and Arab countries with troops in Afghanistan as part of Nato coalition.
UAE takes action to help promote Afghan investment
Conference in Dubai sees international group created to advise Afghan government on laws and policies that can attract investors, create jobs and help stabilise the war-torn country
FNC to debate sponsorship system
Abolition of UAE's sponsorship system - favoured by some council members - has been ruled out, but reforms could make resigning easier for expatriates.
