Government | Wednesday 1 June, 2016 2:33 am

New Gulf body to tighten economic bond

Gulf Arab states on Tuesday formed a new agency to tighten economic cooperation in the region. The Economic and Development Affairs Commission “will boost coherence, integration and coordination between member states in all economic and development sectors,” the Gulf Cooperation...

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Government | Saturday 14 May, 2016 8:15 am

Temporary mataf bridge dismantled

A view of the mataf (the circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba) after the temporary mataf bridge was completely dismantled on Friday. With the removal of the bridge, worshippers in the Grand Mosque in Makkah will now be able to take advantage of the expanded mataf entirely. The temporary...

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Government | Monday 9 May, 2016 5:54 am

Along with 33 Cities Worldwide, "My Community... A City for Everyone" Puts its Global Mark on "Wings for Life World Run"

Hand in hand with persons with disabilities, "My Community... A City for Everyone" has participated in the international running for charity event "Wings for Life World Run". This step aims at stressing the importance of improving the social inclusion of persons with...

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Government | Sunday 8 May, 2016 5:14 am

Dubai’s foremost community health initiatives join hands to support Wings for Life World Run

'My Community... A City for Everyone' and 'Good Move Dubai' are the Nation’s foremost community health initiatives, steered by Dubai Plan 2021, that will join hands to support the Wings for Life World Run taking place on Sunday, 08th May at Dubai Autodrome. This is the second...

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Government | Friday 6 May, 2016 12:43 pm

Sharjah Ruler Calls for Region’s Leaders to Promote Humanitarian Values

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has called on leaders and decision makers in the region to make the interests of nations and citizens their top priority. His Highness said humanity must come before politics when it comes to any...

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Government | Thursday 5 May, 2016 3:54 pm

Specialized Course Concludes at Police College

The Police College hosted a ceremony at its Abu Dhabi headquarters to celebrate the graduation of 30 employees who completed a specialized course within the ‘Security 8’ Program under the slogan ‘Creativity and Innovation in the Service of the Country’. The participants...

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Government | Thursday 5 May, 2016 3:52 pm

ADP Traffic Intensifies Supervision with the Mobile Radar “Al Qannas” to Reduce Vehicle Speeds

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has equipped its patrols with the mobile radar “Al Qannas”, in support of traffic officers’ efforts to maintain road safety and provide a safe environment for all road users. The directorate called upon the public to take...

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Government | Thursday 28 April, 2016 5:34 am

GCC joint security muscled up

GCC interior ministers reviewed the contents of the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman that aims to promote GCC joint action in the field of security. The ministers were in the capital to attend their 17th consultative meeting, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy ...

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Government | Thursday 28 April, 2016 4:06 am

Naturalization & Residency Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation with Indonesian Embassy

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaiaili, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs, met in his office with H.E Hussein Bagis, Indonesian ambassador to the UAE. During the meeting, both parties tackled and discussed various issues...

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Government | Wednesday 27 April, 2016 3:43 pm

Dubai Customs celebrates its win of DGEP awards and honours winners

Dubai Customs has celebrated its win of five trophies at the Dubai Government Excellence Program 2015 – 2016. The celebration, which was held today April 27th, 2016, at Grand Hyatt Dubai, was attended by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP World and Chairman of Ports,...

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