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Natural history of the UAE,
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Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. |
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - GOVERNMENT
 Mohammad marks three years since accession
Posted on 05/01/2009
Dubai has not looked back since the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on January 4, 2006.
In the past three years, Dubai has developed even more as a global hub for business and tourism. The name Dubai has become an international brand, synonymous with success and good governance. Government officials, nationals and expatriates have all come forward to congratulate Sheikh Mohammad.
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 President issues law setting up Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority
Posted on 21/12/2008
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law setting up an accountability body for Abu Dhabi.
The main goal of the new entity is to increase accountability and transparency in Abu Dhabi government agencies and business units in which the government has a substantial interest.
The creation of the new body follows Sheikh Khalifa's call in his National Day speech to increase accountability and improve governance.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the
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![]() Khalifa issues decrees
Posted on 21/12/2008
President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a number of federal laws and decrees.
Sheikh Khalifa issued a federal law No. 6/2008, establishing a national council for tourism and antiquities.
Other laws issued by Sheikh Khalifa include Federal Law No. 7/2008 on National Center for Archives and Research, Federal Law No. 10/2008 on Medical Responsibilities, Federal Law No. 11/2008 on the licensing of a fertility centre in the UAE.
President Khalifa also issued decrees No 6/2008
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![]() Ministry plans electronic passports
Posted on 08/12/2008
The Government is to begin issuing passports embedded with microchips containing biometric data to Emiratis in a little over 12 months.
Gen Matar Salem bin Mesayed, the director of the information systems department at the Ministry of Interior, said the Government had decided to implement the project to comply with international security standards.
The so-called e-passport, which will be valid for five years, will be embedded with a chip that stores personal details, a photograph and
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 President chairs Federal Supreme Council meeting
Posted on 03/12/2008
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday chaired the meeting of the Federal Supreme Council which was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The meeting was attended by Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the emirates, Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi of Fujairah, and Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid
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 The Supreme Council of the Federation ratifies amendments of some articles of constitution
Posted on 03/12/2008
The Supreme Council of the Federation has endorsed today in its meeting the amendments of some articles in the constitution.
The meeting was chaired by President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Members of Supreme Council Their Highness Rulers of UAE emirates.
As per the amendment of the first article, 'his deputy' is substituted with 'his deputies'. 'One of
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![]() Abu Dhabi maps 2012 strategy
Posted on 01/12/2008
In a series of measures announced yesterday, Abu Dhabi went on the offensive in terms of boosting investor confidence, ensuring that an already steady real estate sector is further strengthened and underlined its plans to stay on course to meet the broader goals of the UAE's 2012 plan.
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipal Affairs yesterday announced that five draft laws to regulate the real estate sector and protect investors have been finalised. The laws will be enforced next year after
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 UAE government launches internal communications manual
Posted on 30/11/2008
The UAE Government launched its Internal Communications Manual, outlining global best practices to promote consistency and clarity in communication across the UAE Federal Government entities.
Developed by the Government Communications Office in line with the UAE Government Strategy, the manual is part of a wider plan to enhance the external and internal communication competencies of the UAE ministries and federal authorities.
The manual provides clear guidelines on all work related
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![]() Dubai sets up financial panel
Posted on 20/11/2008
Dubai has set up a supreme financial committee to deal with its sovereign debt as well as challenges arising from the global financial crisis, a senior official said yesterday.
Nasser Al Sheikh, Director-General of the Dubai Department of Finance, said the committee was established about eight weeks ago and would look at the various challenges posed by the crisis, including Dubai's debt issues.
At a bankers' lunch organised by the UAE Bankers Forum he said Dubai still had a very strong credit
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 MoE's strategy launched
Posted on 19/11/2008
Economy Minister H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri yesterday announed the launch of the Ministry's new strategic plan for 2008-2010.
In a ceremony held here to announce the new strategy, Al Mansouri reiterated commitment to change and development and to achieving all-round growth, "which is the key concern of the UAE Federal Government's vision for an era of excellence." "Today, we announce a new strategy for the Ministry of Economy for the 2008-2010 years. This represents a framework and
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![]() UAE to have first female marriage officer
Posted on 14/11/2008
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) today named Fatima Saeed Obeid Al Awani, 33, as the first female marriage officer.
The ADJD said yesterday that Al Awani, a holder of BA of Sharia and Law from the UAE University in 2000, would go down the history as the first woman to hold the position in the UAE and the region and the second in the world and Muslim countries after Egypt.
The breakthrough move, the ADJD said, would boost the drive of engaging the woman in all positions fitting her
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 Cabinet approves Governmental Communications Office
Posted on 02/11/2008
The cabinet, acting under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to set up a comprehensive system for internal and external communication in the federal government, has given approval for the establishment of a Government Communications Office.
The new system will conform to the global technological achievements in this field, and enormously support the strategic plan of the federal government. The office will
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 New office to arrange VP's foreign affairs
Posted on 27/10/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai a resolution setting up a foreign affairs department at his executive office.
The office, which will be supervised by Minister of State Reem Al Hashemi, will take care of foreign affairs of Sheikh Mohammed such as coordination of his trips abroad and official invitations extended to him.
The office will also arrange official visits made by foreign officials to
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 MSC endorses UAE's move to join WEC
Posted on 20/10/2008
The Ministerial Services Commission has endorsed UAE's plans to join the World Energy Council (WEC) as a member.
In a meeting held in Abu Dhabi yesterday under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, MSC also endorsed a bill on regulating trade on precious stones and metals.
The Commission reviewed a report on the Living Planet and the country's efforts on ecological footprint. They also discussed a study on an HR Diploma for government
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 Mohammed bin Rashid orders transfer of Dh70 billion to the Ministry of Finance
Posted on 15/10/2008
The Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the transfer of Dh70 billion (US$19 billion) to the Ministry of Finance so that it can inject liquidity into the national banking sector.
The move followed the instructions of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan The order means that Dh120 billion (US$32.7 billion) has been provided for the banking sector over the last month. On Sheikh Mohammed's instructions, the
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