Government | Wednesday 22 March, 2017 12:27 am

Ramadan to begin on May 27, says scholar

The fasting month of Ramadan will start this year on Saturday, May 27, and will last for 29 days, local daily Al-Madina reported on Tuesday, quoting a statement by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-Manie, member of the Council of Senior Scholars. Al-Manie said the month of Shaaban, which precedes...

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Government | Monday 20 March, 2017 5:01 am

Sharjah Announces Agenda of International Government Communication Forum 2017

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) revealed the agenda of the Sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Themed ‘Societal...

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Government | Monday 20 March, 2017 5:00 am

UAE International Investors Council is the official Investment Partner for the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2017

The UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC) has announced participation and collaboration as the official investment partner for the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) which will be held in Dubai from 2nd- 4th April 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:56 am

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid attends ‘Journey of Happiness’

  His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday attended the “Journey of Happiness” event on the Dubai Water Canal. The event was organised by the National Programme for Happiness and...

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Government | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:26 am

King Salman arrives in Riyadh from China

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Riyadh on Saturday night following a weeks-long Asian tour that took him to Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan and the People’s Republic of China, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.   On arrival at the King Salman...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:48 pm

Shoura delegation to take part in Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference

A Shoura Council delegation led by the speaker of the council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, will participate in the 24th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union on Monday in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The Shoura delegation will include a member of the executive committee for the Arab...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:30 pm

King Salman’s Asian tour seen bolstering ties with friendly countries

RIYADH: King Salman’s tour of Asia has given a new dimension to bilateral relations with countries of the region, commentators said. The tour comes at a time when the Kingdom is working keenly to diversify its economy, having launched the ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan. Mohammed...

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Government | Friday 17 March, 2017 12:36 pm

THE UAE GOES GREEN FOR IRELAND’S NATIONAL DAY

Some of the world’s most iconic landmarks again went green to celebrate Ireland’s National Day as part of Tourism Ireland’s eight annual Global Greening initiative. InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Cayan Tower and Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium went green for the first time...

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Government | Friday 17 March, 2017 4:22 am

Serbia is the most preferred destination for Middle East’s foreign direct investments

For long the UAE and Serbia have shared strong bilateral ties. A report on Daily News and Analysis stated that Serbia's economy is expected to grow over three per cent this year. The country expects steady progression upwards and is confident that growth can rise to about four per cent from...

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Government | Thursday 16 March, 2017 2:34 pm

Sharjah eGovernment Improves Commitment to Saving Trees through Technology

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and mission to become one of the leading activists in reducing paper waste, Sharjah Department of eGovernment (DeG) has dramatically decreased a reliance on paper processes thanks to its adoption of Zajel correspondence electronic...

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