Articles
Work begins on our nuclear future
Just three months ago, Braka was a small seaside community of 65 homes. Today it is the centre of the UAE's 'gold standard' nuclear energy programme.
Minister says UAE needs better PR on world stage
Human rights and renewable energy are key areas for improvement; charity and ports among UAE's strengths.
Diary: I longed to fast and be like a grown-up
I decided one day that I would fast until sunset, despite not being part of the contingent that woke up before dawn to have the preparatory suhoor meal.
Women 'crucial' to diplomatic drive
More female Emirati staff are needed for embassies planned in eastern Africa and South America.
Student driver finds going solo is no easy ride
The idea, the Emirates Driving Company instructors told me, was to build up enough confidence for me to drive on my own.
Israel is 'overseeing its own trial'
A senior Fatah official compares Israel's internal inquiry into the Gaza flotilla raid to a criminal overseeing his own trial.
UAE 'will enforce UN sanctions on Iran'
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says some business with Islamic Republic is legitimate, and UAE seeks balance between trade and commitment to sanctions.
Be vigilant on Iran, says Stuart Levey
The visiting US undersecretary for terrorism praises the UAE's 'serious' response but warns of the dangers of being duped by front companies.
Gas deal with Iran is in court
To augment scarce domestic supplies, Sewa had planned to start buying Iranian gas four years ago under an agreement with Sharjah's Dana Gas.
Student driver says goodbye to first gear
My decision to drive a manual car astounded most people when I told them. Undeterred, I took my foot off the clutch and lurched on.
Solution for Sharjah's power cuts?
Outages in the emirate have been a disaster for the emirate's utility company, and a long-term fix could take years and cost billions of dirhams.
Challenge for new stars of aerospace
Nine more Emiratis will head to Nasa this autumn to follow in the footsteps of three nationals who have already trained at the agency.
Time to get behind the wheel
The National's learner driver grapples with nervous tension as he prepares to put theory into practice.
Nasa interns look to apply space agency's technology when they return
Three Emirati students, the first non-US citizens to work as interns at Nasa, have described details of their projects at the US space agency.
Zakat Fund lifts target to new high of Dh72m
The Zakat Fund's fundraising target for Ramadan is Dh72 million - more than the government body's revenue for all of last year.
