May 22, 2013
The Minister of Energy said the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, which he also heads, has a clear strategy to cover the needs of all the emirates it serves. Read Article UAE's water and electricity needs will be met, FNC told
May 22, 2013
The UAE does not prevent foreign embassies from working to protect their citizens who are employed here, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Read Article Maids wage contracts must be honoured if signed says UAE Foreign Minister
May 22, 2013
A national media law will clear up many concerns expressed by FNC members about the industry, the head of the National Media Council said yesterday. Read Article UAE media law has answers, says Abdullah
May 22, 2013
The European Parliament will consider granting Emiratis visa-free entry to the European Schengen area next year, the Foreign Minister told the FNC. Read Article UK backing visa-free Euro travel for Emiratis
May 22, 2013
Sheikh Abdullah admitted he was disappointed that so few Emiratis worked in the media, but warned that imposing quotas could lead to 'bogus Emiratisation'. Read Article Quotas for Emiratisation of media will not work, FNC told
May 20, 2013
Federal National Council member says that the UAE should set pay for maids, not their home countries, calling that 'inappropriate interference'. Read Article Is minimum wage for maids 'taking advantage of UAE nationals', Minister to be asked
May 17, 2013
Sheikh Abdullah will discuss the achievements made regarding Emiratis travelling overseas without the requirement of visas. Read Article UAE Foreign Minister to discuss visa-free travel for Emiratis
May 16, 2013
Members have approved a set of changes to the council's media strategy in a bid to raise its public profile.
Read Article FNC to raise media profile
May 15, 2013
A federal law on communicable diseases, which includes a nationwide immunisation plan, has been referred to the FNC for debate.
Read Article Vaccinate your children or face fines, proposed UAE law states
May 15, 2013
Dr Hamdan Al Mazroui will attend the council's next session to clarify the ban on imams practising faith healing.
Read Article UAE head of Islamic affairs to face FNC on ban of faith healing by UAE imams
