Monthly Archives: March 2009
Social Affairs Ministry denies converting Arkan shares to social assistance recipients
The Ministry of Social Affairs denied today it has converted ownership of about 100 million shares of Arkan Building Materials Company to 10,000 recipients...
UAE Central Bank sets up crisis committee with banks
Representatives of the Central Bank of the UAE and major national banks met yesterday to discuss the challenges faced by the UAE banking system...
UAE’s healthcare market is estimated to touch Dhs44bn ($12bn) by 2015
Over the years, the UAE has witnessed significant expansion in healthcare and wellness facilities, which has put emphasis on the appeal for healthy living....
UAE federal Government to move to 3-year budgets
UAE plans a big makeover with regard to its federal budget, like releasing budgets every three years instead of yearly one at present and...
UAE financial markets close for holiday on Sunday
The UAE financial markets will close on Sunday March 8 to mark the anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) birthday, a statement issued today by...
3rd Abu Dhabi Economic Forum opens
The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Planning and Economy (DPE), Nasir Ahmed Al-Suwaidi, Monday inaugurated at the Emirates Palace Hotel the 3rd...
800 postgraduate students enrolled at ADU
The Graduate Studies Program at ADU has witnessed a significant growth in enrollment this Semester. The university has received 450 applications for Spring 09...
Saturday March 7th, holiday for all private sector
Saturday March 7th, 2009 (corresponding to Rabea Al Awwal 10th, 1430 Hijri) will be a holiday for all the private sector in the UAE...