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National plan considered on oil spills
The Ministry of Environment and Water is considering a national plan to deal with destructive oil spills.
UAE gathers data for emergencies
A wide-ranging database will map the country's health and residential facilities as part of an overarching plan to respond to national emergencies.
Great minds think alike on progress
The Festival of Thinkers began in Abu Dhabi, with a guest list that includes some of the greatest intellects on the planet.
Police officers' skills are tested
Police officers in Abu Dhabi are being assessed to determine if, for example, they speak English well enough and have empathy for ordinary people.
Al Gharbia tries to keep youth at home
Careers fair focuses on better education and job opportunities to keep students in the sprawling region from fleeing to big cities.
UAE is top Arab state to live in, study finds
UAE is the only arab country in the top 50 countries ranked in the survey.
High-calorie diet in UAE is dangerous
Fast food offers a cheap way to fill up, but the public health consequences could be disastrous, a UN report says.
As crowds gather, will wheels mean deals?
The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a perfect opportunity to grease the wheels for future deals and attract new investment to the capital, business leaders say.
Abu Dhabi plans desert lakes to save wildlife
The word "oasis" is about to be given a new meaning by Abu Dhabi, which is building 30 artificial lakes in the surrounding desert area.
Police officials call for peaceful end to protests
While labour strikes are illegal in the UAE for public workers, there has been an increase in private-sector protests.
Burj Dubai developer 'shooting for' December 2 opening day
The Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, will probably open on National Day, December 2, according to the chairman of the property developer Emaar.
UAE is urged to find a balance
British inventor of DNA-profiling warns of the importance of robust safeguards to prevent misuse of stored genetic information
Verdict on hold as family considers blood money
The verdict in the case of two Emiratis who allegedly burned their driver to death was postponed while the victim's family considers settling the case for blood money.
To avoid 100 lashes and prison, woman retracts plea in sex case
A Moroccan woman who was charged with having premarital sex retracted her guilty plea yesterday.
