His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, linked the happiness of employees to creation of happy and stable communities. Quoting from the book, Flashes of Inspiration, written by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed addressed...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, linked the happiness of employees to creation of happy and stable communities. Quoting from the book, Flashes of Inspiration, written by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed addressed...

His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, said a proposed law will aim to achieve 30% reduction in the consumption of energy and water in the UAE. Industrial and commercial establishments will be brought under the legal framework. The law, which will be presented...

The Committee of the Mobile Government initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has endorsed the mobile government shifting policy, which includes a guide for all government bodies to start moving...

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two federal decrees; one related to the opening of the UAE Embassy in Ukraine and another on enhancing UAE’s diplomatic representation in a number of countries across the world. Some of the key cities where new UAE consuls will be...

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a Cabinet decision no. 9 for 2013 with respect to the organisational chart of the National Media Council. The decision was published in the latest edition of the federal...

The UAE Pakistan Assistance Program (PAP) is distributing 30,000 school bags to poor, needy and orphan students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as part of its second phase of school bag initiative, being implemented under instructions of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...

The Ministry of Social Affairs has recently launched Positive Cancer Foundation (C+) in Abu Dhabi, to be the first foundation of its kind in the UAE, which is officially recognized as an independent institution with organized mission, goals and activities among an outlined strategy aiming to spread...

The UAE's long term 2012-20121 national initiative to build a green economy has been listed by the International Labour Organisation among national initiatives adopted by twenty one countries to promote environmental sustainability and decent work.The said initiative was announced in January 2012...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has met with male and female Emiratis studying in the French universities, at the UAE Embassy headquarters in Paris today, in the presence of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault at the French Cabinet Headquarters today.During the meeting, which saw the attendance of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today led a high-powered UAE delegation that unveiled one of Dubai Expo 2020’s flagship initiatives, Expo Live, in a presentation to the 166 member nations of the Bureau International des...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised all the achievements made by the government over the past period, stressing that the UAE’s aspirations are far greater than what has been achieved so far, and that the national cadres...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that more than 1200 years ago, while Europe was in its Dark Ages, the Muslim world was ruled by a dynasty of Islamic leaders who embraced free thought and creativity from all corners of the...

The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE have announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in implementation of a Council of Ministers resolution, which authorises the former to compile and exchange tax information regarding fulfillment of requirements of The...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised all the achievements made by the government over the past period, stressing that the UAE’s aspirations are far greater than what has been achieved so far, and that the national cadres...

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, said that the Ministry will experience a quantum leap in its level of performance through missions and programs to strengthen human development, and consolidate the concept of national identity, and sense of...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center (AMC) at Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) today in the presence of Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended today the graduation ceremony of the 22nd batch of Command and Staff Officers at the Joint Command and Staff College in Abu Dhabi.The graduation ceremony was attended by National...

The Board of Directors of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Programme, has approved the names of 325 citizens eligible for housing assistance for May,...

The Ministry of Labour announced 2,484 UAE citizens working in the private sector have received the Absher card, while 1,470 citizens have received the Rahal card from ADNOC Distribution. (Rahal card offer the convenience of managing the costs of fuel, snacks or other items that travellers or...

The Ministry of Interior has called on all UAE nationals, residents and GCC nationals to register in the "E-gate service", which ensures the speedy processing of passenger entry and exit through Passport Control '&' Immigration.Registration begins Sunday 9th of June, from 10 am to 10...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai today announced that a new district will be created in Dubai, dedicated to developing the Emirate’s fashion, design and luxury sectors.The “Dubai Design District” will be adjacent to...

Emirates Identity Authority announced launching its website with a new look on the internet, using modern and innovative designs and modern and internationally competitive standards, matching the latest developments in the digital revolution in the field of programming, designing and managing the...

Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Federal National Council (FNC), has said the support provided by the government to the Federal National Council will help enhance its legislative and regulatory framework, and this is reflected in the...

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, yesterday attended a ceremony marking the signing of three strategic agreements by the Federal Government in the field of developing abilities and skills of federal government staff. As per...

Humaid bin Mohammed Al Qattami, Minister of Education, is to take charge of the Federal committee for Emirati Human Resources Development in the banking sector, according to a federal cabinet resolution.The cabinet appointed Al Qattami to this post as part of national efforts to enhance the role of...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the UAE people for the United Arab Emirates becoming number one (1st) globally in Government...

The second meeting of the UAE-Kuwaiti Higher Joint Committee For Cooperation concluded today in Kuwait under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the UAE, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of...

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has cautioned students and parents against 'exploitation' by some private institutions and education centers that allegedly offer training for the CEPA exam or even claim their possession of the exam. The Common Educational Proficiency...

The UAE will chair the 5th edition of the Arab Water Ministerial Meeting in Cairo, due to be held at the Arab League in Cairo next Thursday.The event aims to discuss ways to implement resolutions of the developmental and economic Arab summits, regarding the strategy of water security in the Arab...

The UAE and Russia have promising prospects for expanding joint cooperation in economic, trade, investment food security and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) sectors, a senior UAE economic official has told the Emirati-Russian Forum, held on the sidelines of the 11th Session of the...

The Committee to Activate Smart Government Initiative launched recently by the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has held its first meeting at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in Dubai to discuss ways to implement and achieve...

Emirates Transport (ET) and National Bureau of Statistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will enhance cooperation and business between the two parties, in various fields. The agreement paves the way for cooperation between the two entities, covering the exchange of information and...

The UAE and Russia have promising prospects for expanding joint cooperation in economic, trade, investment food security and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) sectors, a senior UAE economic official has told the Emirati-Russian Forum, held on the sidelines of the 11th Session of the...

Mohammed Bin Rashid: We Congratulate the UAE President, Thank Thousands of Teams across the UAE, Promise our People with More to Come; and a Message to the World: The UAE People Accept Nothing Less than Being Number One. Mohammed Bin Rashid: The President leads one team, from Al Sala'a to Al...

The Ministerial Council for Services has approved the project of the construction the UAE's National Centre for Health Specialties, the Emirati Board for Health Specialties, during a meeting held this morning under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister...

The Minister of Environment and Water, HE Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, has issued a decree to temporarily halt the issuance of new fishing boat licenses.The decision falls in line with the ministry's aim to support marine conservation through regulating the exploitation of fish stock.The decree halts...

In response to the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, towards moving from the e-Government to the smart one, the UAE Government organised a workshop for more than 200 participants from the governmental...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Best M-Government Service Award, an initiative that aims at stimulating the delivery of government services to the public through their mobile phones, anywhere and...

Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, has praised the significant role of the government in answering the queries of the FNC members in a transparent manner, and responding to the proposals that came up during...

The Ministry of Education indicated that new regulations for kindergartens will be in place next academic year, which will, for the first time, implement new standards for all kindergarten schools and school levels, except for those which have already been accredited. ...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the Ferrari World and Yas Island Theme Park in Abu Dhabi yesterday.His Highness stressed the importance of supporting young people in building their future and achieving their dreams and...

Central Bank of the UAE represented by the Department of Information Technology and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented by Computer Emergency Response Team, have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the security system of the Central Bank, clients and...

UAE Labour Minister Saqr Ghobash said the experience of transfer of labour services from the Ministry to private sector through Tasheel Service Centres, is a successful in terms of qualitative services to customers in line with measures of Emirates Distinguished Government Service Programme. He...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today announced the post e-Government era with the launch of the ‘Mobile Government’ (m-Government) initiative, marking a significant breakthrough in the delivery of government...

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research will set up a plan to deal with the green application standards, endorsed by the Cabinet Office, aiming to prepare it for implementation by the beginning of June 2013, taking into consideration the areas for improvement as defined by the...

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has revealed that the number of days taken as sick leaves by all the employees in the federal government reached reached 127,817 days during the last year, out of total 868,484 days off, that included all other leave days....

His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces today hailed the Absher initiative which was conceived and launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2012 to support Emiratisation...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ras Al Khaimah Women's College (RAKWC), part of the Higher Colleges of Technology today.Upon arrival at the new premises, Sheikh Mohammed unveiled a...