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MoPW is adopting best eco-practices in federal projects : Hamdan
2 April 2012Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works, said his ministry is currently implementing modern designs... More »
TRA to hold press conference on the Federal eGovernment Strategy and initiatives
25 Mar 2012The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by its Information and eGovernment Sector will hold... More »
RCA links branches electronically nationwide
21 Mar 2012The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) head-office has been linked electronically with the branches across the country to tackle the issue of local aid. More »
National Committee on Environmental Coordination formed
14 Mar 2012Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water has issued a resolution forming a National Committee on... More »
Ministerial Committee discusses amendments in diplomatic and consular corps law
13 Mar 2012The Ministerial Committee for Legislation today discussed the amendments in the diplomatic and consular corps law no. 4 of 1988. More »
EIDA enrolls 2.4 million nationals and residents in Population Register and the ID card programme in 2011
12 Mar 2012A total of 2.4 million Emiratis and expatriate residents registered in the Population Register and the ID card programme in 2011... More »
UAE, Latvia sign avoidance of double taxation agreement
12 Mar 2012The United Arab Emirates and Republic of Latvia have signed an agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation on Income. More »
Mohammed Bin Rashid chairs cabinet meeting
12 Mar 2012Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired a cabinet meeting on Sunday. More »
MoFT provides foreign trade data on iPhone and iPad
11 Mar 2012The Ministry of Foreign Trade (MoFT) is providing data and statistics on the UAE's foreign trade on iPhone and iPad, MoFT said in... More »
Ministry of Health reviews youth health enhancement policies
11 Mar 2012Dr. Mahmoud Fikri, Assistant Undersecretary for Heath Policies at the Ministry of health (MoH), stated that the ministry takes care ... More »
TRA stresses importance of telecommunications in beefing national security strategies
11 Mar 2012The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), a public authority in charge of the sectors of telecommunications and information ... More »
MoF Releases Financial Circular for the General Federal Budget of 2013
4 Mar 2012In line with efforts to prepare the general federal budget and the budgets for independent parties for the Financial Year 2013... More »
UAE Ministry of Economy launches Electronic System for Goods Monitoring
29 Feb 2012Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, launched today during the 1st meeting of the Supreme Committee... More »
President issues decree restructuring EIDA Board of Directors
29 Feb 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree restructuring the board of directors... More »
UAE and Pakistan discuss boosting cooperation
28 Feb 2012Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade and Hina Rabbani Khar, Pakistan's Foreign... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs Cabinet Meeting
28 Feb 2012His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai... More »
UAE, Seychelles sign agreement on pre-visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders
27 Feb 2012The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Seychelles have signed an agreement on exempting holders of diplomatic... More »
MOH Approves HAAD and DHA Assessment Forms
23 Feb 2012The Ministry of Health announced its acceptance to the assessment results of Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD)...More »
Mohammed Bin Rashid opens TRA's new building in Dubai
23 Feb 2012Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...More »
Khalifa issues decrees granting citizenship to 1,117 children of UAE women
20 Feb 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued decrees granting citizenship...More »
MoF Signs an Agreement with IFC to Establish an Institution for Registering of Mortgage Capital Assets
16 Feb 2012In line with its commitment to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE...More »
FNC, Education sign MoU to set up School Parliament
16 Feb 2012The Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr signed here today at the residence of the...More »
UAE to dispatch emergency humanitarian assistance to displaced Syrians
8 Feb 2012The UAE has decided to rush emergency humanitarian assistance to the displaced persons from Syrians who took refuge...More »
Federal Cabinet passes raft of mandatory technical standards of commodities and products
6 Feb 2012The federal Cabinet passed today a raft of mandatory specifications (technical standards) for a group of commodities...More »
MoL launches labour market information system
1 Feb 2012The Ministry of Labour launched today the first phase of the labour market information system with the aim of...More »
Ministerial Committee discusses "Draft amendment to Foreign Ministry regulating law"
31 Jan 2012The Ministerial Committee for Legislation in its meeting today discussed the draft amendment to the law regulating the...More »
Emirates Government Service Excellence Award starts receiving nominations for 2nd edition
31 Jan 2012The Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program at the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, has announced...More »
Ministerial Council for Services approves performance management system
30 Jan 2012The Ministerial Council for Services, has approved the federal staff performance management system proposed...More »
Ministry of Economy launches wide campaign to control markets
29 Jan 2012The Ministry of Economy has launched series of measures and actions to control markets in the UAE, in coordination with the...More »
President orders settlement of loans of 6830 citizens worth over Dhs2 billions
25 Jan 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered settlement of defaulting personal loans of 6, 830...More »
President issues decree appointing public prosecutors
24 Jan 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree appointing eleven new public prosecutors...More »
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs Cabinet meeting
23 Jan 2012His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai...More »
President appoints Al Neyadi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy
19 Jan 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree, naming Dr Mattar Hamed Al Neyadi...More »
MoF works on salary increases for 90666 government employees, social aid recepients and retirees
18 Jan 2012The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday is working on implementing the decision by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...More »
Public Works launches first road lighting project by using solar energy
17 Jan 2012The Ministry of Public Works has accomplished the first road lighting project that extends 11km, through using solar energy.More »
Mohammed Bin Rashid launches UAE Strategy for Green Development
16 Jan 2012Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...More »
MoF Implements "Customer Service Charter" Principles
12 Jan 2012In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE...More »
MoF Issues its First Consolidated Financial Procedures Federal Government E-Book Manual for Year 2012
9 Jan 2012As part of its continuous efforts to improve its governmental operations and raise the level employee performance...More »
ENEC submits report on lessons learned from Fukushima-Daiichi accident to FANR
3 Jan 2012The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) submitted its evaluation of the lessons learned from the March 2011...More »
Khalifa orders pension hike for Armed Forces and Federal Government pensioners
3 Jan 2012President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution raising the minimum salary...More »
Khalifa appoints Secretary General of the Federal Supreme Council Affairs
29 Dec 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Abdul Rehman Al-Medfa...More »
Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan signs agreement with ATCUAE and university of Ulster
27 Dec 2011Minister of higher education and scientific research Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan signed a memorandum of understanding...More »
President issues order appointing seven new judges in the Federal Court of Appeal
27 Dec 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued an order appointing seven new judges at the Federal Courts of Appeal.More »
MoF Discusses World Bank's Technical Support in Health Insurance Sector’
21 Dec 2011DThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently organized a meeting with federal and local government bodies in its Dubai office...More »
Mansour bin Zayed chairs EIA board meeting
19 Dec 2011Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan today presided over...More »
Mohammed bin Rashid to lead UAE delegation to GCC summit in Riyadh
19 Dec 2011Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...More »
Mansour bin Zayed issues resolution implementing President's directives
15 Dec 2011H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs issued today ...More »
Higher Education Information and Statistics Centre set up
15 Dec 2011Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research...More »
UAE ranked 5th country worldwide for efficiency of government spending
14 Dec 2011The UAE was ranked fifth in the world in terms of efficiency of government spending in the 2011-2012 Global...More »
UAE chairs meeting of GCC ministerial committee
10 Dec 2011The UAE chaired here last Wednesday the ministerial committee tasked with following up of the implementation...More »
Cabinet hails President's ordinances on the occasion of 40th National day of UAE
5 Dec 2011Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...More »
Interior Ministry sets up new department to counter e-promotion of narcotic drugs
3 Dec 2011The Undersecretary of the Interior Ministry Lt.General Saif Abdullah Al Shaafer has issued an administrative decision setting up...More »
Khalifa chairs Federal Supreme Council meeting
2 Dec 2011The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chaired here on Friday at guest palace in Al Mushrif...More »
Central Bank of UAE issues commemorative coins on 40th national day anniversary
30 Nov 2011Central Bank of the UAE announced that it will be issuing with effect from Wednesday commemorative Gold and a commemorative Silver...More »
UAE Foreign Ministry urges nationals to leave Syria
26 Nov 2011The United Arab Emirates has urged its nationals to leave Syrian territory and to postpone plans to travel to Syria... More »
Emirates eGovernment launches online survey to gauge federal portal usability
24 Nov 2011Emirates eGovernment has launched an online survey to gauge user opinions about usability of the federal portal of... More »
UAE, Kenya sign double taxation agreement
22 Nov 2011The UAE and Kenya on Monday signed a double taxation avoidance agreements with Kenya. More »
EGSEP sets up experts team to bolster government services
21 Nov 2011The Ministry of Cabinet Affairs at the Prime Minister's Office has announced the formation of the Emirates Government Service Excellence... More »
UAE renews support to all military operations and critical measures aimed at ending piracy off the Coast of Somalia
19 Nov 2011The United Arab Emirates renewed its strong support for all military operations and critical measures... More »
Sheikh Khalifa opens 1st ordinary session of 15th legislative chapter of FNC
16 Nov 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that opening of the first ordinary session of the... More »
Ministerial Committee discusses amendment to Federal Law on Civil Procedures
15 Nov 2011The Ministerial Committee for Legislation in its weekly meeting today discussed the proposed amendment to the... More »
President to inaugurate FNC's 15th legislative season
15 Nov 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will open on Tuesday the 15th Legislative Season... More »
Khalifa issues decree amending Federal Law of Human Resources
15 Nov 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree introducing amendments to the... More »
UAE bags the Best Federal Portal award
14 Nov 2011The federal portal of the UAE government (www.government.ae) has achieved the first place among... More »
UAE President to open FNCs' 15th legislative chapter next Tuesday
13 Nov 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is opening the proceedings of the first ordinary session... More »
UAE pledges US$ 7,194,000 for UN development programmes and funds during 2012
10 Nov 2011The United Arab Emirates has pledged US$ 7,194,000 for a number of UN development programmes and funds... More »
GCAA signs MoU with UK
10 Nov 2011As a forward step in achieving its strategic objectives, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)... More »
Several opportunities for economic cooperation with Turkmenistan, says UAE's Economy Minister
9 Nov 2011Economy Minister of the UAE Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri said the strategic relations with Turkmenistan... More »
RCA's al-Hanan Hospital to operate soon in Mogadishu
9 Nov 2011Dhs3million al-Hanan Hospital for the Motherhood and Childhood, being constructed by the Red Crescent Authority ... More »
MOFT releases two reports on Foreign Trade of India, Malaysia
9 Nov 2011The Ministry of Foreign Trade (MOFT) has issued two reports on the foreign trade of India and Malaysia. More »
UAE wins seat in UNESCO Executive Board’
3 Nov 2011The United Arab Emirates has won a seat in the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and ... More »
Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautions citizens on Thailand travel
26 Oct 2011The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Emirati citizens to refrain from travelling to Thailand amid official ... More »
Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum chairs GCC Financial and Economic Committee Meeting in Abu Dhabi
23 Oct 2011The UAE held the 91st GCC Financial and Economic Committee Meeting, which was headed by HH Sheikh Hamdan ... More »
ESMA the first in the Middle East to be a member of the IECEE CB Scheme
23 Oct 2011The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), has become the body in the Middle East... More »
UAE to host 91st GCC Financial and Economic Committee Meeting in Abu Dhabi
20 Oct 2011The UAE will be hosting the 91st meeting of the Financial and Economic Committee of the Cooperation Council... More »
Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program holds 3rd Forum
17 Oct 2011The Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program (SKGEP) has hosted the 3rd Program for sharing knowledge... More »
Hamdan bin Mubarak confirms importance of convening 'National Media Identity Forum'
17 Oct 2011Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works , the National Media Council... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs Cabinet meeting 21st
12 Oct 2011THis Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai... More »
MoE launches UAE's first SME magazine
12 Oct 2011The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched the first magazine in the UAE specialized in SMEs targeting young UAE... More »
UAE Signs Pact with Switzerland to Avoid Double Taxation
12 Oct 2011In line with the UAE's efforts to enhance global financial relations, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has recently signed... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid launches new website of the Ministry of Economy at GITEX 2011
11 Oct 2011Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum... More »
Emirates eGovernment and Marriage Fund sign MoU
11 Oct 2011Emirates eGovernment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Marriage Fund on the sidelines... More »
Ministerial Council for Services to advance level of services
10 Oct 2011The Ministerial Council for Services, in a meeting today, gave directives to advance the level of services provided... More »
The Economy to introduce array of e-servicess at GITEX technology week
09 Oct 2011The Ministry of Economy will premiere a new range of e-Services at this year's GITEX Technology Week 2011. More »
Ministry of Foreign Trade and DED sign MoU to promote trade policies and exports
07 Oct 2011The Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) have signed... More »
UAE hosts the 36th meeting of GCC committee for undersecretaries of Ministries of Finance and Economy
03 Oct 2011The Ministry of Finance (MoF) hosted the 36th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Committee ... More »
NEC endorses the list of winners in FNC elections
29 Sep 2011The National Elections Committee (NEC) has endorsed the names of winners in the recent Federal National Council (FNC) elections 2011... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid approves program for UAE's 40th National Day celebrations
28 Sep 2011Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised... More »
Health Ministry to receive GP papers in October
27 Sep 2011The Ministry of Health has announced that doctors who wished to work as GP, ( General Practitioner) can submit their... More »
Mohammed visits polling station
25 Sep 2011DUBAI His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai... More »
NEC announces initial list of winners of Federal National Council Election 2011
25 Sep 2011Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Federal National Council... More »
Garagsh : 36,277 out of 130,000 voters voted in FNC polls
25 Sep 2011Nineteen male candidates and one female candidate have won the Federal National Council (FNC) election... More »
SCA signs agreement with ADX, DFM to implement XBRL in UAE
25 Sep 2011The Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange... More »
Ministry of Finance announces policy on emiratisation
21 Sep 2011The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced its Human Resources Management plan today, which sets... More »
New UAE envoys abroad sworn in before President
20 Sep 2011President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan instructed UAE new ambassadors to a number... More »
TRA begins .emarat domain booking for special names
20 Sep 2011The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has opened the registration for special names in the Arabic ... More »
UAE Minister of Environment launches AED1 million Emirates Appreciation Prize For Environment
16 Sep 2011In line with the directives laid down by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum... More »
Saif bin Zayed orders exemption of children from late Emirates ID card fees until October 2012
15 Sep 2011Dr Al Khouri commended the decision of the UAE Cabinet to collect the same fee from UAE nationals... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid relieves Hanif Hassan of his duties as health minister
14 Sep 2011Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum... More »
UAE ministries to unveil ambitious initiative to address food security
12 Sep 2011The UAE Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Environment in the UAE have joined hands with the Arab Federation... More »
Education, Emiratisation key priorities: Mohammed
12 Sep 2011Education and Emiratisation are two key priorities of the government, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid ... More »
EIDA launches new e-Services package for customers
11 Sep 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA), the independent federal authority mandated with implementing the Population... More »
Gargash stresses importance of participation of all electoral colleges on polling day
10 Sep 2011Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, State Minister for Federal National Council (FNC)... More »
Health Ministry takes rapid methods to substitute shortage of Xalatan eye drops
8 Sep 2011The Ministry of Health has asked company producing Xalatan eye drops to take rapid steps towards the... More »
3 more ID offices to be linked to visa medical testing centres
8 Sep 2011The Emirates ID card process, issuance and renewal of residence visa will be made easier with the planned opening... More »
UAE ranked as innovation-driven economy
8 Sep 2011The Global Competitiveness Report 2011/2012 issued by the World Economic Forum, ranked the UAE 27th globally ... More »
GCAA launches large-scale aviation safety and security awareness campaign
8 Sep 2011Inline with the overall strategies of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and its continuous pursue... More »
Gargash floats new initiative to train voters on electronic voting system
8 Sep 2011Gearing up the preparations for the forthcoming elections to the Federal National Council, Minister of... More »
Gargash launches NCCHT website
6 Sep 2011Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for FNC Affairs, and Chairman of the National Committee... More »
Vaccines body restructured
6 Sep 2011Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, has restructured the vaccines... More »
Election campaigns for 2011 FNC election start today nation-wide
5 Sep 2011A total of 468 candidates including 85 women started today their election campaigning across the... More »
Road safety campaign after 19 children killed in five months
5 Sep 2011The Ministry of Interior launched its third child road safety campaign yesterday and revealed... More »
MoF and AMF Announce Event Programme for Exceptional Meeting for Council of Arab Ministers of Finance
5 Sep 2011The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that it has finalised the event programme for the... More »
FNC campaigning begins today
4 Sep 2011The National Election Commission (NEC) has called upon candidates running for the Federal National Council... More »
Quarter of a million Palestinians get help from UAE Red Crescent during Ramadan
4 Sep 2011Over 250,000 Palestinians received hot meals for Iftar from the UAE Red Crescent during the Holy month of Ramadan. More »
The follow-up committee on the implementation of President's initiatives awards road project
4 Sep 2011The follow-up committee on the implementation of the initiatives of His Highness the President has awarded ... More »
GCAA starts application of Customer Charter
25 Aug 2011The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the UAE has commenced the application of its newly launched ... More »
Guideline, penalties to help prevent poll irregularities
25 Aug 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) has laid down strict guidelines and penalties to prevent voters and... More »
Nuclear body seeks public opinion
25 Aug 2011The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has invited the public to review and comment on its draft... More »
FNC candidates should not provoke religious, sectarian divisions: Lootah
24 Aug 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) has launched an awareness programme for candidates contesting in this ... More »
UAE initials 'Open Sky' Air Services Agreement with Sierra Leone
24 Aug 2011The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has initialed an... More »
Cooperate, coordinate: Mansouri
24 Aug 2011UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has stressed the commitment of the Ministry of Economy ... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid receives Abdullah bin Zayed, aid workers
23 Aug 2011Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum... More »
NEC issues guidelines for elections
23 Aug 2011The National Election Commission (NEC) has issued "Voter and Candidate Guideline" and "Empowerment Program of the... More »
EIDA stresses role in supporting e-government initiatives
23 Aug 2011Dr Engineer Ali Mohamed Al Khouri, Director General of Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA), has emphasised the... More »
Eid Holidays for ministries and Federal institutions from Aug 28 to Sept 3
22 Aug 2011The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources today announced that Eid Al Fitr Holidays in ministries ... More »
Flora, fauna imports regulated
22 Aug 2011The Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW) has enforced strict control measures over import of animals... More »
Emarat joins hands with RCA to raise fund for Somalia and the Horn of Africa
22 Aug 2011Emarat, the leading petroleum retailer in the UAE, launched a charity campaign across its network in Dubai ... More »
85 women register to contest polls
21 Aug 2011A total of 85 women from across the UAE have registered to run for the Federal National Council (FNC) elections... More »
Cabinet approves fees for metrological services provided by ESMA as of 2012
21 Aug 2011The UAE cabinet approved the fees for metrological services carried out by the Emirates Authority... More »
Sermons pay rich tribute to Zayed
20 Aug 2011Friday sermons across the country paid rich tribute to the founding father of the UAE, Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al... More »
Plan to fine residents without national ID card
19 Aug 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) on Thursday announced that it is working on an implementation... More »
Final list of approved FNC candidates to be released on Saturday
18 Aug 2011The last day of registration for those seeking to contest Federal National Council elections... More »
Media to mark Zayed's death anniversary
18 Aug 2011The 19th of Ramadan [tomorrow] will now be a day to mark the death anniversary of the founding father of the UAE... More »
MoH Coordinates with Customs Authorities to Control Counterfeited Drugs
17 Aug 2011The Ministry of Health is coordinating with the customs authorities to control counterfeited drugs and prevent... More »
Dr Gargash is first Federal Minister to join 'Twitter'
13 Aug 2011Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Federal National Council... More »
FNC Elections: Nomination papers to be filed from tomorrow
13 Aug 2011The registration of nomination papers by candidates contesting elections to the UAE's Federal National Council... More »
Marriage Fund Payments approved
11 Aug 2011Dr Maitah Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State and chairwoman of the marriage fund grant... More »
National Election Committee announces locations of registration centres for candidates
11 Aug 2011The registration of candidates for the Federal National Council (FNC) elections will start from Sunday... More »
UAE central bank reaffirms currency peg to dollar
10 Aug 2011The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday re-affirmed its commitment to maintain its currency’s peg to the... More »
WAM strengthen its presence on pages of social networking sites
9 Aug 2011The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has applied new standards for the development of its online news ... More »
Price cap on commodities makes Dh250m dent in retailer profits
9 Aug 2011UAE retailers have collectively taken a Dh250 million hit to their profits by agreeing to the government's price... More »
Ministry opens statistics centre
8 Aug 2011Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, Minister of Environment and Water, opened the ministry’s information and statistics ... More »
National Election Committee meets volunteer team leaders
8 Aug 2011The National Election Committee met with the volunteer team leaders of Takatof, the voluntary social programme... More »
Eida charts course to attain 7-star grading in customer service
7 Aug 2011The higher management of the Emirates Identity Authority (Eida), the independent federal authority mandated... More »
National Election Committee organises workshop for staff on candidate registration system
4 Aug 2011The Election Management Committee of the National Election Committee (NEC) has organised a training workshop... More »
Mohammed Bin Rashid visits Fujairah Hospital
2 Aug 2011Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum... More »
Fruit and vegetable prices to fall
2 Aug 2011Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to drop by around 20 per cent during Ramadan, said an official... More »
Al Fitr Zakat AED20 this year
2 Aug 2011Al Fitr Zakat, alms giving, this year is AED20, according to the decision taken by the Joint Committee... More »
Al Roumi postpones implementation of cabinet resolution on social aid
1 Aug 2011Social Affairs Minister Maryam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi has instructed the Social Security Department... More »
NEC concludes sessions for Electoral College
1 Aug 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) concluded a two-week long awareness programme for the... More »
Vote for the right candidates: NEC
31 July 2011Make use of your votes judiciously and vote for the right candidates, Dr Mohammed Batee Al Shamsi... More »
Monday is the first day of Ramadan in UAE
31 July 2011The moon sighting committee has announced that tomorrow Sunday will be the 30th of Sha'aban. More »
Khalifa issues decree restructuring Audit Bureau
29 July 2011President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a decree on the re-organisation of the... More »
FNC Elections: UAE committees to provide candidates with lists of Electoral College when applying for candidacy
28 July 2011The UAE committees will provide candidates of the Federal National Council (FNC) elections with lists of the... More »
Ministry of Foreign Affairs opens attestation office in Al Ain City
28 July 2011The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened an office in the City of Al Ain for the attestation of documents. More »
Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee set up
28 July 2011A committee to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE... More »
Ramadan working hours announced
27 July 2011Mohammad Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of the Federal Authority for... More »
Ministry warns outlets against price hike
25 July 2011The Ministry of Economy has strongly ordered all edible and non-edible commodities’... More »
MoH Begins First Phase to Declare Country Free of Iodine Deficiency
24 July 2011The Ministry of Health has begun the first phase to declare the UAE free of iodine deficiency.... More »
Ramadan timings for healthcare centres
24 July 2011The Ministry of Health has issued a circular to all the directors of medical districts... More »
Zakat Fund helps families
22 July 2011The Zakat Fund provides financial support to 12,000 families in co-operation with... More »
Awareness sessions for FNC electoral college from July 17
14 July 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) on Wednesday announced a series of awareness... More »
Move aimed at protecting the interests of consumers
14 July 2011Car agents and dealers will be forced to offer five-year service agreements with... More »
UAE aims to attract $100b investment in clean energy
13 July 2011The UAE government wants to attract $100 billion (Dh367 billion) worth of investment... More »
E-registration to start by September, says Eida
12 July 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) announced on Monday that it will put in place an online... More »
UAE recognises South Sudan
12 July 2011The United Arab Emirates formally recognised today South Sudan as an independent state. More »
NEC to publish Electoral College lists of 129,274 members tomorrow
11 July 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) today announced the lists of Electoral College members ... More »
President's Housing Initiative: Works on 258 houses to begin soon
10 July 2011Correction in the headline Abu Dhabi, Jul 09th, 2011 (WAM) -- Works to construct... More »
MoH organizes Workshop on Effective Negotiation Strategies
8 July 2011Ministry of Health has recently organized a workshop for the executive management about... More »
Emirates Post Group supports campaign on banning outdoor work for labourers during summer
8 July 2011Emirates Post Group participated in the 7th campaign of the Ministry of Labour on banning... More »
UAE, Portugal sign heads of agreement on investments promotion
7 July 2011The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Portugal today signed heads of agreements on... More »
Dh100,000 each for 53 top students in UAE
7 July 2011His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE... More »
FNC elections: Cooperation agreement with Takatof to be signed on Monday
4 July 2011As part of preparations for the forthcoming elections to the Federal National Council (FNC)... More »
Capital to start linking ID card to visa
4 July 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has initiated a trial run to link the national ID card... More »
Ministries of Labour, Interior commence on Sunday e-cancellation service of Labour Card
3 July 2011Federal Authority for Government Resources (FAHR) launched today the trial programme of the... More »
Actual launch of UAE investment map at end of 2011, says Al Mansouri
3 July 2011Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said the launch of the UAE Investment Map... More »
Khalifa pledge on citizens’ welfare
30 June 2011The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, assured citizens of his... More »
UAE participates in the 36th Annual Meeting of IDB's Board of Governors
29 June 2011Headed by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, a delegation... More »
FAHR rolls out Performance Management System
29 June 2011Federal Authority for Government Resources (FAHR) launched today the trial programme... More »
Federal Cabinet raises capital of EMARAT to AED 9 bn
29 June 2011The Federal Cabinet raised today the capital of Emirates General Petroleum Corporation... More »
Medicine prices to drop
28 June 2011The Ministry of Health announced today that it will greatly reduce the price of thousands... More »
Adhere to the path of excellence to attain goals: Mohammeds
28 June 2011His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister... More »
Mohammed: Citizens must play big role in uplift of remote areas
27 June 2011His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister... More »
NEC discusses final preparations for polls
27 June 2011The efforts of the National Election Commission at this stage focus on the implementation... More »
Shaikh Abdullah visits UAE forces in Afghanistan
25 June 2011The UAE Foreign Minister, Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a visit to... More »
MoPW launches awareness campaign about properties maintenance
24 June 2011Under the patronage of the Minister of Public Works Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan... More »
Visa offices given ultimatum to meet new licensing rules
22 June 2011Embassies in the UAE will not be allowed to deal with Visa Licensing Offices... More »
Ministry in drive to raise awareness on labour laws
21 June 2011The Ministry of Labour has published a guide on labour laws in the country in five different languages. More »
UAE launches Investment Map highlighting strategic opportunities for global investors
21 June 2011Eng. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy... More »
TRA announces National Emergency Plan for Telecom Sector
20 June 2011In compliance with the vision and strategy of the government, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)... More »
Travellers required to declare money when they leave UAE
20 June 2011Travellers leaving the UAE will have to declare large sums of money from September .... More »
Ghobash attends G-20 Labour Ministers meeting
19 June 2011Minister of Labour Saqr Ghobash participated in a meeting of Ministers of Labour of the G-20.... More »
MoH says Augmentin Antibiotic Syrup in UAE Pharmacies is Safe
16 June 2011Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Medical Practices and Licensing.... More »
Isra Wal Miraj holiday on June 30
15 June 2011The official holiday to mark Al Isra Wal Miraj, the ascension of Prophet Muhammad.... More »
UAE Participates in HIV/AIDS Meeting in New York
14 June 2011Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali, UAE Minister of Health, emphasized the importance of supporting.... More »
MoSA, British Telecom sign agreement to provide new technology for hearing and speech impared
14 June 2011Britich Telecom (BT) announced today it has signed a contract with the Ministry of Social Affairs .... More »
UAE Joint Relief Team continues relief work in Libya and Tunisia
14 June 2011The UAE Joint Relief Team is carrying on relief efforts for the Libyan people and needy .... More »
UAE recognises Libya's TNC
13 June 2011The United Arab Emirates has recognized the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC).... More »
Ministerial Council calls for Emiratisation in ministriess
13 June 2011The Ministerial Council for Services has called for activation of Emiratisation process.... More »
UAE and Italy will work closely to enhance ties
12 June 2011Italy and the UAE have agreed to work more closely in areas including trade, tourism.... More »
Committee approves renovation of 342 houses
12 June 2011The committee to follow-up on the implementation of the initiatives of the UAE President .... More »
MoEW readies to streamline animal safety measures ahead of Ramadan
12 June 2011In preparation for the Holy Month of Ramadan and the season of animal sacrifice.... More »
EIDA sets up 14 new registration centres across UAE
11 June 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has started preparations to construct 14.... More »
FANR invites public to review regulations
9 June 2011The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) on Wednesday issued two new draft... More »
UAE discusses its Emiratisation policy
9 June 2011The UAE is walking a fine line between ensuring quality of life for its citizens and being... More »
Labour Ministry gives firms more time to fall in line
7 June 2011The Ministry of Labour has extended the deadline until the end of this year allowing... More »
No surcharge on usage of credit card from July 1
7 June 2011To protect consumers in the country, the Ministry of Economy has instructed retailers... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid approves new Housing by-laws for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme
7 June 2011The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed ... More »
IDs, registration must for all children, says Eida
5 June 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has confirmed that ID cards will henceforth be mandatory ... More »
Mansour bin Zayed attends honouring ceremony for the employees of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
5 June 2011H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs ... More »
Anti-tobacco executive by-law goes to cabinet
4 June 2011Dr Hanif Hassan Ali, UAE Minister of Health, and chairman of the Health Council, emphasised ... More »
UAE bans cucumber imports from four European countries
2 June 2011The UAE today imposed a temporary ban on import of cucumbers from a number of European countrie... More »
Midday break rule for labourers in force this month
2 June 2011A mandatory midday break for labourers who work in the sun during the summer months ... More »
UAE signs Agreement on Multimodal Transport of Goods among Arab countries
1 June 2011The UAE today signed the Agreement on Multimodal Transport of Goods among Arab countries ... More »
5,000 applications for ID cards cancelled for missed appointments
1 June 2011The Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) cancelled 5,000 applications processed by typing centres... More »
President's vision to enhance political participation reflects leadership insight on modernization, Gargash
31 May 2011Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Minister ... More »
Plan to boost federal bodies' productivity
31 May 2011Institutions run by the federal government will adopt scientific criteria to assess ... More »
National Election Commission ratifies emirate-level committees
30 May 2011The National Election Commission gave approval today for the emirates committees ... More »
FEWA to build 4 power plants in UAQ
29 May 2011The Federal Electricity '&' Water Authority (FEWA) has started construction work ... More »
TRA announces the impending closure for Registration in the dotEmarat (.امارات)
27 May 2011The Federal Electricity '&' Water Authority (FEWA) has started construction work ... More »
Economy Ministry launches nationwide campaign to fix prices
27 May 2011Engineer Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary ... More »
FNC vote lauded as pointer to political participation
26 May 2011The 2011 Federal National Council (FNC) elections reflect an evolving ... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid launches UAE's e-portal
26 May 2011His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President ... More »
Mohammed Bin Rashid launches "Customers Charter' for Ministries and Federal Bodies
25 May 2011His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President ... More »
TRA announces public consultation on Adoption of Green ICT Practices
24 May 2011Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of ... More »
Zayed Housing Programme's beneficiaries to get discount rates on prices building materials
24 May 2011The Zayed Housing Programme has signed an agreement with 34 ... More »
The Interior adds Identity Card number to the Federal Traffic Files
24 May 2011The Coordination Committee for Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has endorsed the ... More »
MoF, SCAD sign collaboration agreement
19 May 2011The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Statistics Centre for Abu Dhabi ... More »
Volunteers educated about FNC poll process
19 May 2011The Election Management Committee constituted by the UAE National ... More »
GCAA opens New Airway M600 connecting UAE with Bahrain
18 May 2011In a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and ease Air Traffic handling ... More »
Unified holidays for govt schools and universities
17 May 2011As per the ministerial decision issued by the Minister of Education, the ... More »
Ministerial Council for Services discusses the UAE Medical Strategic Reserve Project
16 May 2011The Ministerial Council for Services discussed here today in a meeting held at the Presidential ... More »
Key services to open for Emirates ID holders
16 May 2011About 3.75 million national ID card holders in the country had received a PIN ... More »
UAE Government launches revamped federal portal
16 May 2011The UAE Government has launched its revamped federal portal featuring advanced practices including ... More »
All plastic bags will be biodegradable by 2013
15 May 2011All the plastic bags in the UAE will be biodegradable by the year ... More »
UAE Vice-President praises government employees
14 May 2011His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President ... More »
Minister visits Kalba Hospital
14 May 2011Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, visited the Kalba Hospital and enquired ... More »
Booklet of guidelines for FNC poll issued
12 May 2011The National Election Committee (NEC) on Wednesday issued an executive booklet of ... More »
Ministry donates vehicle to student with special needs
11 May 2011The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has presented a well-equipped vehicle donated by ... More »
Ministry seeks to provide effective debt management
10 May 2011A federal law has been drafted based on the federal government's role in ... More »
GCAA shares its experience in strategic planning with Latin American Countries
10 May 2011The General Civil Aviation Authority announced that it has ... More »
Minister of Health Meets with Directors of Medical Districts
9 May 2011Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, UAE Minister of Health, has stated that the UAE's ... More »
Federal Cabinet issues major resolutions on demographic structure
9 May 2011The UAE handling of the demographic structure challenge forms one of national priorities and ... More »
UAE signs Liberal Air Services with Colombia
8 May 2011The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority ... More »
MoF to Host 2nd Public Debt Management Conference
8 May 2011Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai ... More »
Nahyan signs university pact
7 May 2011Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research ... More »
Authorities get tough on gold weighing scales
7 May 2011The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) will, beginning this month ... More »
Al Tayer: 2011 federal budget on schedule
7 May 2011The UAE federal government is pressing ahead with implementation of this year's budget according ... More »
Unification of Armed forces is a milestone in building our modern institutional state, UAE President
6 May 2011His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Supreme ... More »
VP launches rating system of Zayed Housing Programme's
4 May 2011Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His ... More »
Ministry of Education signs MoUs with ZU & Emirates airlines
4 May 2011In line with the ministry's decision to facilitate such dialogue, the ministry yesterday ... More »
UAE signs “Open Skies” Air Services with Uruguay
3 May 2011The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation ... More »
MoH set to implement new medical check up system for new expatriates
3 May 2011The Ministry of Health (MoH) has embarked on a number of new medical ... More »
FANR seeks Public Comments on Draft Regulatory Guide for Design Criteria
3 May 2011The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) today published a draft ... More »
Dr. Hanif asks students to adopt new health awareness ideas
3 May 2011Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, UAE Minister of Health, received Nadine Essa, a ... More »
Eida nearing desired goals
3 May 2011Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has achieved 99 per cent Emiratisation ... More »
MoL & Enoc to sign MoU
3 May 2011Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and the Ministry of Labour in Dubai have ... More »
GCAA sets up flight recorders laboratory in Abu Dhabi
2 May 2011The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the final set up of a Flight ... More »
MOEW programme to help fishermen develop knowledge
1 May 2011The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has devised a number of programmes ... More »
Mansour chairs MCS meeting
1 May 2011The Ministerial Council for Services (MCS) has held a meeting to discuss a system ... More »
Electronics passports for Emiratis
1 May 2011The Ministry of Interior recently received the first batch of UAE electronics passports ... More »
MoL determined to protect worker rights
30 April 2011The Ministry of Labour (MoL) is mobilising all resources to provide decent life for the workers ... More »
Bob Geldof: Food wars, starvation imminent unless supply lines fixed
29 April 2011Despite the attention being paid to the worldwide food crisis ... More »
Tick ‘link family members’ option: EIDA
28 April 2011The Emirates Identity Authority urged families to tick the link members of the family, option to set ... More »
Ministry calls on civil society to abide by laws
27 April 2011The Ministry of Social Affairs has called on the civil society organisations to comply with state ... More »
Zayed loan scheme to benefit 1,505 people
27 April 2011A total of 1,505 people will benefit from housing loans and grants approved by the Zayed Housing ... More »
TRA plans to launch number portability soon
27 April 2011Number portability in the UAE will be introduced in the third quarter of this year, said Mohammad Al Ganem ... More »
NCEMA’s national operations centre
26 April 2011Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the National ... More »
New FDI law to boost investment climate
26 April 2011The federal government is working on a foreign direct investment law, which is expected to ... More »
UAE signs Air Services Agreement with Vietnam
24 April 2011The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority ... More »
Mansour chairs MCS meetin
24 April 2011The Ministerial Council for Services (MCS) has agreed to commence preparation of a federal draft law ... More »
Education is the basis of renaissance, says Hamdan bin Rashid
24 April 2011H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance ... More »
Environment Minister launches energy efficient ACs scheme
23 April 2011Environment '&' Water Minister Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd has officially launched Emirates Energy ... More »
RCA intensifies humanitarian operations in Balochistan
22 April 2011Environment '&' Water Minister Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd has officially launched Emirates Energy Efficient ... More »
UAE bans live birds imports from S. Africa
21 April 2011Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, has issued a ministerial decree banning ... More »
TRA extends launch date of service for du, Etisalat
20 April 2011The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), in an emailed release, has announced the new launch date ... More »
Saif issues decree for top research
20 April 2011Lieutenant General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, issued a ... More »
$5m pledged to fight piracy
20 April 2011It takes money to counter the common menace of piracy. In a major boost to the global drive against the ... More »
All BlackBerry services to continue: TRA
17 April 2011The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on Saturday confirmed in a statement the continuation of all ... More »
UAE to host counter-piracy meeting tomorrow
16 April 2011With new attacks on vessels happening daily, government and industry leaders representing over ... More »
Guidelines to regulate insurance agents issued
16 April 2011The work of insurance agents in the UAE will be regulated, according to a new decision ... More »
Convention on N-safety praises UAE
16 April 2011The UAE’s approach to its nuclear energy programme was praised as “outstanding” during a global ... More »
Ministry to focus on technology in UAE schools
14 April 2011The UAE education ministry is committed to introducing technology in schools, the education minister said on Wednesday ... More »
MoFT and ECC join hands to promote UAE’s Competitive Position Globally
14 April 2011Ministry of Foreign Trade (MoFT) and the Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC) have joined hands to boost UAE’s ... More »
Khalifa orders water plan for Sharjah area
14 April 2011Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Federal Electricity and ... More »
Mohammed issues decision on commercial agencies
10 April 2011UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ... More »
Mohammed attends Umm Al Quwain strategy launch
6 April 2011UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness ... More »
Federal demographic body forms Emiratisation panel for aviation sector
2 April 2011The Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Chairman of the ... More »
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews National Charter for Arabic language
2 April 2011His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister ... More »