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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - GOVERNMENT
![]() Abu Dhabi Executive Council hold meeting
Posted on 26/09/2008
General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces chaired the regular weekly meeting of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council yesterday at Al-Bateen Palace.
The meeting reviewed a number of bills, memorandums by governmental bodies on improving services and governmental performance in the emirate.
The Council approved a bill by Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) on the first phase of farmer's services centre in the
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 VP issues NMC Organizational Structure
Posted on 18/09/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum yesterday issued the organizational structure of the National Media Council (NMC).
The functions of the board of directors, director general and other departments of NMC are specified by the structure, which mandates the creation of an executive committee which will have some authorities of the board of directors.
According to the structure, the three main sections of the National Media
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 President meets VP
Posted on 16/09/2008
President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Monday evening at Al Bateen Palace Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Present were H.H. Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister.
The two leaders reviewed a wide-range of issues concerning the country and welfare of
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 Mohammed bin Rashid chairs Cabinet meeting
Posted on 16/09/2008
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai chaired in Abu Dhabi yesterday the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers.
Present at the Cabinet meeting was HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister.
During the meeting, the cabinet endorsed a memorandum submitted by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The memo contained a wide-ranging appointments, promotions and transfer of diplomats at the
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![]() UAE government takes steps to tackle corruption and red tape
Posted on 11/09/2008
The UAE government is stepping up its efforts to curb corruption and red tape by eliminating excessive bureaucracy and developing the role of the State Audit Institution (SAI), a top official announced on Wednesday.
SAI is the external audit authority for all federal government departments and government-owned companies such as etisalat and du, and has the mandate to supervise and monitor these entities.
"The government campaign reinforces the key role of SAI in improving public sector
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 Mohammed bin Rashid continues nationwide tour
Posted on 05/09/2008
Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has continued his nationwide tour, which started from Kalbaa in Eastern region, where he visited the hospital and met medical cadres. He visited the laboratory, wards and talked to the patients, wishing them recovery. He ordered provision of medical and curative devices required by the hospital.
Sheikh Mohammed visited Al Qariah Health Centre of Fujairah Medical Zone, where he met and briefed by
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 Mohammed Bin Rashid approves Demographic Structure Committee's recommendations
Posted on 02/09/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday approved a number of recommendations by Demographic Structure Committee which is tasked with finding ways to handle the country's demographic imbalance.
According to one of the said recommendations, expatriate students to enter the UAE labour market.
A special system would set work hours for students willing to be part-timers and full-timers to fulfil the needs of the local labour
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 Battle against corruption 'will spare no one regardless of rank'
Posted on 19/08/2008
The UAE Government is committed to fighting corruption, enhancing performance and ensuring accountability for the benefit of its citizens, top officials said on Monday. "The government is committed to combating corruption however large or sensitive in keeping with instructions from the political leadership," Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, told Gulf News.
Sheikh Saif added the Ministry of Interior monitors the performance of its departments and holds
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 Fighting corruption is top priority for Dubai Government
Posted on 18/08/2008
The Government of Dubai will take strict and prompt action against all acts of corruption and bribery wherever they occur in the emirate, whether in the public of private sectors, Dubai's Public Prosecutor said yesterday.
Commenting on the recent questioning of employees of listed and public establishments on suspicion of exploiting their positions to make illegal profits, the Public Prosecutor said: "The government will continue to have a strict stance against all aspects of corruption and
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 World BPO awards for Nahyan, Mona Al Marri
Posted on 30/07/2008
The first annual Inspirer of the Year Award has been presented by a global business group to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The prize is in recognition of Sheikh Nahyan's leadership in developing education and technology and encouraging sustainable partnerships with business communities. It was awarded by the World BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Forum at its summit in New York. The citation said Sheikh Nahyan exemplified the
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 Mohammed bin Rashid sets up DCDA
Posted on 08/07/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, a local law establishing Dubai Community Development Authority (DCDA) as a government entity mandated with enhancing social development and national identity, as well as strengthening citizens and resident's role in social life. Sheikh Mohammed also issued a decree appointing Dr Mariam Mohammed Matar as Director General of the DCDA.
According to the law,
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 Mohammed bin Rashid attends UAE Government Leaders Programme
Posted on 25/06/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended yesterday a session of the UAE Government Leaders Programme. The multi-pronged training programme organised by the Cabinet Affairs ministry is being attended by directors, executive directors and Heads of departments of various federal ministries and authorities. Attending a session held at the festival city in Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed listened to over 40 government employees and military
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 Abu Dhabi Executive Council approves plan to implement Phase 2 of wastewater treatment plants in the capital
Posted on 20/06/2008
General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces yesterday presided over the weekly meeting of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
The Council members discussed a number of topics on the agenda. The Council awarded a contract to construct a labour camp at Razeen area. They also approved a memorandum by the public projects committee on construction of a dual carriageway road between Bani Yas and Al Hulaila.
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 EIA holds meeting
Posted on 01/06/2008
HH sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, yesterday presided over the regular meeting of Emirates Investment Authority's Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Deputy Chairman of the EIA and other board members. The Board members reviewed EIA's strategic plan for investments, setting up joint ventures and creating strategic partnership in various vital sectors.
The Board also
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![]() UAE ranks highly among peaceful nations
Posted on 25/05/2008
The UAE has ranked among the more peaceful nations in the world in a survey measuring crime rates, arms sales and human rights.
The Emirates ranked 42nd out of 140 countries assessed in the Global Peace Index, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit – above Madagascar but below Lithuania.
Iceland was rated as the most peaceful country in the world, ahead of Denmark and Norway. Iraq measured as the least peaceful, while the US, also fared poorly, coming 97th.
Andrew Williamson, the
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