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Unemployment among nationals at 14% in Abu Dhabi
Senior government officials say better education and teaching Emiratis the value of working in private companies may be needed.
Small firms help UAE defy world downturn
A global study finds an innovation-driven economy with new businesses up 38 per cent in two years.
Al Qa'eda, Iraq and Iran are main regional security threats says report
Terrorism, piracy, tensions over Iran's nuclear stand-off and climate change all cited as risks - but UAE is well-placed to counter them.
Authorities ban batch of Hero baby milk due to contamination fears
Food authorities have banned a baby milk product that it said is contaminated with bacteria.
Large Emirati families may start to dwindle
Government study suggests family sizes likely to get smaller, but also shows a need for better public education.
Strategy to bolster capital's livestock security
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority marks vaccinating livestock against diseases that might spread to humans as a key goal this year.
Food safety inspections steam ahead
Restaurants, groceries and other food sellers will face many more inspections in 2010, food safety officials pledge.
'Women driving too slowly' blamed for causing accidents
The Ministry of Interior said yesterday that women driving too slowly can lead to as many problems on the roads as speeding male motorists.
The street in Dubai Metro's path is back in business
People and normality are returning to Al Rigga after years of disruption that upset residents and affected businesses.
Crisis squad aims to keep services up and running
The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority launches a scheme to ensure the country's most important business could continue in the event of a disaster.
Waiters fear loss of income after clampdown on illegal surcharges
Tips an 'important part of income' but Government reiterates warning that repeat offenders face steep fines
GPs and patients face court on health fraud charges
Doctors, patients and insurance providers accused of offences from fraudulent claims to using fake insurance cards
Emergency response policy nears completion
Unified procedures will be unveiled next week detailing how the UAE intends to deal with possible man-made and natural disasters
New course for deaf is a sign of the times
The programme, scheduled to begin at the end of this month, is aimed at "breaking the barriers" between the deaf community and the rest of society.
Taliban attack on CIA base 'in revenge'
A Taliban attack that claimed the lives of seven CIA employees might have been in retaliation for the targeted drone strikes killing militants.
