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Mourning periods declared after death of Sheikh Saqr
A week-long mourning period started throughout the country following the death of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.
New Ruler to focus on the development of RAK
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has been appointed as Ruler of Ras al Khaimah and a member of the UAE's Supreme Council.
Parliamentarians' plea for tolerance
Muslim parliamentarians meeting in Abu Dhabi say that struggling against foreign occupation should not be labelled an act of terrorism.
FNC calls for authority to make laws
Speaker seeks strengthened role as Council members want clear decision from Government on format of next elections
FNC opposes cuts of 5% to federal spending
Minister says social benefits are safe as Council calls for spending to stimulate the economy, rather than austerity measures.
New naval base to guard 'life vein' of oil industry
Location in Fujairah will allow base to play role in strategic defence of the country's land and water, says commander of new facility.
Cheaper phone calls are on FNC's agenda
A new session starts today and the government will respond to calls for the promotion of Arabic and justice reforms.
Pan-Arab parliament 'in 50 years'
The FNC speaker, Abdul Aziz al Ghurair, has described his dream of an elected assembly modelled on the European Union and said the seeds can be planted now.
Sugababes to give 'intimate' Abu Dhabi gig
Fans with a taste for more intimate concert performances now have an alternative option to the Formula One headliners.
More investment sought in Algeria
An Emirati delegation is pressing the case for greater political cooperation on UAE economic ties with the African nation.
FNC speaker condemns Arab meetings as 'waste of time'
The comments by Abdul Aziz al Ghurair come amid calls for reform of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which he says has lost influence.
Call for Government and companies to aid FNC elections
The deputy leader of the Federal National Council has called for the creation of a fund financed by Government and private companies to help election campaigns be fair and transparent.
Dragon boats take to Abu Dhabi waters
The annual event is not just a way to stay fit, but also a team-building exercise.
Sheikha Lubna voted Forbes's most powerful Arab woman
Other women see the minister of foreign trade's success as a sign that the role of women is becoming more and more recognised across the Gulf.
Farmers offered efficiency bonuses
Compensation of Dh100,000 for cutting water usage and replacing Rhodes grass with other crops, as well as raising livestock.
