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Emirates College for Advanced Education showcased Spirit of the Union

Emirates College for Advanced Education organized a range of activities at the College campus followed by a celebration ceremony held on Wednesday, November 30 at the Police Officers Club in Abu Dhabi.

Diabetes hits one in five in the UAE

New numbers released by the International Diabetes Federation show that 19.2% - or 800,000 people - in the UAE now live with diabetes.

Iran shoots down US drone; Oil could jump over $150

Iranian forces have shot down an American unmanned drone in the east of the country, according to Iran's state news agency.

New Draft Law on UAE Companies approved

The UAE Cabinet on Sunday approved the new draft law on companies, which aims to enhance the flexibility and strength of the national economy

Emirates launches baggage home delivery service

Emirates Airline has launched a baggage delivery service at Dubai International Airport - Terminal 3, so customers will no longer have to wait for their baggage on arrival

Bollywood: An Afternoon with Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka, Farhan, Ritesh

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, actor-director Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani will participate in a public interactive session as part of the eighth Dubai International Film Festival

Bollywood stars during Dubai International Film Festival

UAE residents and visitors will have the opportunity to meet and greet their favourite film stars from dedicated fan enclosures at the red carpet of the eighth Dubai International Film Festival.

Winners of 4th Emirates Classic Car Festival at Downtown Dubai honoured

Unprecedented spectacle of classic cars and motorbikes were displayed on Emaar Boulevard in Downtown Dubai to mark the fourth Emirates Classic Car Festival.

Regional financial markets turning greener

Financial markets observers believe that the local stocks have bottomed out during the past two weeks.

Oil prices remain focused on Euro zone liquidity crisis solutions

Looking forward, oil prices will remain focused on talks that emerge from the meetings in Europe.

Investors continue to remain wary of silver

So far this year spot silver prices have increased more than 6.0% and investors continue to remain wary of silver.

Risk-on sentiment could drive gold prices higher

The early Christmas gift presented by the world’s central banks along with positive U.S. employment data will most probably favor a “risk - on” sentiment which could see prices move higher next week.

Emirates NBD unveils largest illuminated National Flag in UAE

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today that it is celebrating the 40th UAE National Day by integrating the “Spirit of the Union” theme across a range of activities

Ministry of Finance celebrates the 40th anniversary of UAE

Ministry of Finance held its second event in celebration of the UAE’s 40th anniversary at its headquarters in Dubai, following its first celebration in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Salary increase for Sharjah government employees

Salaries of the employees of the Sharjah government, similar to that of the federal government employees.

Star International School celebrates UAE’s 40th National Day

Star International School in Al Tawar celebrated UAE's 40th National Day today with a variety of exiting activities and performances.

Salary increase for government employees on ocassion of UAE’s 40th National...

Head of State shall issue a decision for salary increase of all federal government employees as of the beginning of 2012 on the occasion of UAE's 40th National Day.

Grants to UAE citizens on occasion of UAE’s 40th National Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a number of decrees within the framework of his keenness to achieve the...