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Ohood Al Roumi, the UAE's Minister of State for Happiness and Well-being. Reem Mohammed / The National

Federal employees granted flexible hours to attend their children's school activities 

Employees will be able to take up to three hours out of their day to attend parent-teacher meetings, school activities or graduation ceremonies 

September 19, 2018
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed announced Abu Dhabi's Tomorrow 2021 plan that includes 50 initiatives to spur growth in the emirate. AP  

Beyond the Headlines podcast: Tomorrow 2021 plan caps a summer reform in the UAE

We discuss the country's plans for a prosperous future and we assess the latest news from Idlib in this episode.

September 19, 2018
Khalfan Al Mazrouei, managing director of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 speaks at a press conference with Saud Alabdulaziz, senior advisor for sport at the Union of the Arab National Olympics Committees. Victor Besa / The National 

Oi ref! Special Olympics on the hunt for referees for Middle East's biggest sporting event

Officials say UAE is on track to host Games 

September 19, 2018
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - September 18, 2018: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (center L) and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence (center R), attend the swearing-in ceremony for a minister and judges of the United Arab Emirates, held at Presidential Palace.? ( Saeed Al Neyadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi ) ---

Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi see new minister and judges sworn in - in pictures

Aldar founder Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh was appointed Minister of State

September 18, 2018
Business leaders believe construction will be boosted by the Dh50 billion stimulus package. Victor Besa / The National

Tomorrow 2021: Abu Dhabi business leaders predict a stronger 2019

'The grant will support the economy and particularly the contracting sector, which needs the support,' says Emirati businessman Ahmed Al Mazrouei

September 17, 2018
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed forces and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, are aiming to build a prosperous future for the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National

The UAE explained: What are the new plans for the economy and why?

A raft of reforms were announced on a milestone day aimed at shoring up the future prosperity of the UAE

September 17, 2018
From next year, residents aged 55 or over will be eligible to secure a five-year retirement visa if they meet certain conditions. Getty Images

Visa changes: Expats imagine a life after work in the UAE 

The UAE Cabinet has approved a plan to allow non-Emiratis to remain in the country once they have retired

September 17, 2018
The tanker British Signal leaves Das Island with Abu Dhabi's first cargo of oil in 1962. The country is preparing for a future when oil is a much smaller part of its economy. Courtesy: BP Archives

Abu Dhabi's plans to liberalise the economy are progressing fast - but how are other countries planning for post-oil?

Allowing free zone companies to operate onshore are the latest economic reforms in a 90-day action plan first set by the Crown Prince earlier this summer

September 17, 2018
The Government has announced a new digital stamp scheme on cigarettes from next year. Stephen Lock / The National

Cigarette packets to display digital labels in an effort to stamp out tax evasion 

Scheme also aims to prevent sale of so-called illicit whites, say experts 

September 17, 2018
The second edition of the Young Arab Media Leaders programme got underway on Sunday

Rising media talents come together for UAE programme

The Second Young Arab Media Leaders programme was launched on Sunday

September 16, 2018