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Australian visa rules eased for Emirati students

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - May 19, 2013 --- The Australian Foreign Minister met with Sheikh Abdullah. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National )

The waiting time for a student visa to Australia has been slashed from three months to 14 days and moves are under way to ease the process for all Emiratis. Read Article Australian visa rules eased for Emirati students

Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

The UAE today condemned Iranian threats to Bahrain, calling them unIslamic and urging Iran to reconsider its approach to the Arabian Gulf region. Read Article Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

Singapore seeks to strengthen UAE ties

Umej Bhatia, Singapore's ambassador to the UAE said trade between the two countries grew by 25 per cent between 2011 and last year. Ravindranath K / The National

The country's foreign minister is due to arrive in the UAE for an official visit - the first by a foreign minister since 1996. Read Article Singapore seeks to strengthen UAE ties

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls for stronger links with the media

UAE's Vice President and the Ruler of Dubai tells all federal agencies to set up briefings and answer all questions to improve communications with local and international press. Read Article Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls for stronger links with the media

No overseas voting, confirms Pakistani ambassador to UAE

A late-breaking deal to include 45 polling booths set up across the country fails to materialise before tomorrow's polling. Read Article No overseas voting, confirms Pakistani ambassador to UAE

UAE sedition trial 'affects every Emirati proud of nation'

Prosecutors said the group presented itself in the language of religion and charity while trying to undermine the essence of being Emirati. Read Article UAE sedition trial 'affects every Emirati proud of nation'

Hungary calls for UAE to set up embassy in Budapest

The country hopes to strengthen ties with the UAE at a time when air routes between the two countries are opening. Read Article Hungary calls for UAE to set up embassy in Budapest

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets ruling families of different emirates

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received the rulers at his majlis in Al Dhaid city in Sharjah, said state news agency, Wam. Read Article Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets ruling families of different emirates

Japanese PM signs nuclear agreement with the UAE

Ninth UAE nuclear-energy partner also agrees to deals in education and health, and holds talks on oil and gas concession. Read Article Japanese PM signs nuclear agreement with the UAE

UAE and Britain fund Somalian battle against sexual violence

The UAE and UK will provide £2million in funding to help fight the horrific levels of sexual violence in Somalia. Read Article UAE and Britain fund Somalian battle against sexual violence

Sheikh Khalifa meets UK's Cameron on second day of state visit

The President holds a formal meeting with the British prime minister and later placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. Read Article Sheikh Khalifa meets UK's Cameron on second day of state visit

FNC members 'frustrated by absence of auditor'

FNC members say they are frustrated at what they regard as a lack of co-operation by the state auditor. Read Article FNC members 'frustrated by absence of auditor'

UAE and Japan strengthen ties

The two-day visit is the Japanese leader's third stop on a four-nation trip taking in Russia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey. Read Article UAE and Japan strengthen ties

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