Nov 01, 2010
Limits on bank lending to the property sector may help the UAE avoid developing a property bubble, says the chairman of the UK's Financial Services Authority. Read Article Lending cap could prevent next property bubble
Nov 02, 2010
The funding crunch facing the Higher College of Technology could be a threat to national security, an FNC member has said. Read Article FNC member says education is a matter of national security
Dec 28, 2010
In what could pave the way for the UAE to create its first sovereign bond the Emirates' Federal National Council has passed a public debt law to limit government debt to 25 per cent of GDP. Read Article UAE debt law paves way for sovereign bond
Jan 02, 2011
This move to zero-based funding may well be painful for many UAE ministries and will no doubt have an effect on services at some level. However, it might also lead to a more efficient public sector with greater transparency and accountability. Read Article Budget cuts hurt, but also encourage greater efficiency
Jan 24, 2011
Policies which often land offenders in jail will be scrutinised following long-standing demands for reform. Read Article Bounced cheque laws under scrutiny at FNC
Feb 08, 2011
The Cabinet in April will receive a plan to create a food, water and medicine reserve for the Emirates. Read Article Plan for food, water and medicine reserve to be drafted
Feb 17, 2011
The tripled electoral college is 'not a giant leap but a step in the right direction'. Read Article New FNC franchise broadly welcomed
Mar 17, 2011
Campaigning will run from September 4 to 21, with an election on September 24. Read Article FNC elections in September, Government says
Mar 31, 2011
Companies owned by the Abu Dhabi Government need to issue more timely financial statements and raise audit quality, an oversight agency says. Read Article Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority calls out state-owned firms
