Information gathered from this week’s Sharjah Census trial will be used in the official 2015 Census for the emirate. The pilot project – which will run for four days and include buildings, homes and commercial properties – will cover Al Majaz, Al Rahamaniya, Industrial area and Al Roula. Data collected will be used towards the official census scheduled to begin on October 20, 2015.
Mohammed Al Gergawi honoured for dedicated leadership
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded the Mohammed bin Rashid Sash to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for his dedicated service.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a call with his counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
UAE President and Putin discuss developments in Middle East in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russia's Vladimir Putin have reviewed developments in the Middle East and underscored the importance of reinforcing security and stability in the region during a phone call.
Abu Dhabi court jails teacher for assaulting 4 students
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has sentenced a teacher to two years in prison for assaulting four students.
