Gulf states concerned over inter-family marriage
Marriage between relatives is seen as distasteful within some cultures, but it has been a common feature in many others for thousands of years.
However,...
Eid Al-Adha holiday for federal departments from November 15th
Eid Al-Adha holiday for federal ministries and departments is to start on Monday, November 15th (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9th) and ends on Thursday,...
Women foreign workers growing in importance in the Middle East
Labor migration has led to an increase in the independence of women and their influence over household decisions, but more could be done to...
62 People Own Same Wealth as Half the World
Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much as the poorest half of the world’s population – a figure that...
ID cards for Emiratis valid for 5 years
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The Emirates Identity Authority has explained that the main reason behind the decision that the ID card for UAE nationals be valid for...
Six-month Ban cancelled for expatriate workers in UAE
In a bid to reform its labour market, the UAE has introduced a new work permit which will allow foreign workers in the country...
Community Development Authority organises “Fit for Life†campaign
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai organised a two-day “Fit for Life†campaign, as part of CDA’s continuous support to local campaigns...
UAE Leads Middle East in Global Facebook Penetration
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A recent survey published by ‘Facebakers’ ...
Inflation Effects on Dubai Residents
During the past two years, statistics show that Dubai's economy is on the path to a robust recovery. Some say that a new boom...
Latest survey reveals 91% of citizens are happy in UAE
Citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) believe that they enjoy a better quality of life than most of their European counterparts, according to...
Federal public holiday to mark Mawlid Nabawi relayed to 17 February
UAE federal ministries and departments will take Thursday ,17 February 2011, corresponding to 14 Rabea' Awwal 1432 Hijri as a public holiday to mark...
President instructs creation of Khalifa Fund for Enabling Emiratisation
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has instructed the establishment of the Khalifa Fund for Enabling Emiratisation in support of the...