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Federal National Council

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Type: Organization

Name: Federal National Council

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

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Currency moves cause UAE expat workers to feel the pinch

Kumudu Malani sends the Dh2,000 monthly salary she earns cleaning flats in Abu Dhabi straight home to Sri Lanka.Her food and accommodation are provided by her company.But currency appreciation at home means the money she sends back is worth less than ... [Published Abu Dhabi National - 6 hours ago]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, Workers, Arabtec Holding PJSC

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Arabic Teaching in State Universities

LOCAL NEWS: DUBAILessons taught in English are “a clear violation of the country’s constitution”, said Jamal Mehiri, a cultural advisor in the Dubai governmentFederal National Council members and linguistic and educational experts are urging and insisting ... [Published Newzglobe.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: Arabic, Teaching, Dubai Government

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

UAE to protest Philippines embassy action

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday fielded a question by a Federal National Council (FNC) member about violation of international laws and norms by some embassies in the UAE by holding direct meetings with private sector organisations ... [Published Emirates247 - May 22 2013]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Federal National Council, protest

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

FNC holds 13th session

The Federal National Council (FNC) held today its 13th session of the 2nd term of its 15th legislative chapter under the chairmanship of its Speaker Mohamed Ahmed Al Murr.Present during the session were H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ... [Published UAE Interact - May 22 2013]

Entities: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Federal National Council, Mohamed Ahmed

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Officials appreciate award for community service

Shaikh Mohammad’s appreciation award reflects his vision Dubai:Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of HealthThis Award reflects Shaikh Mohammad?s vision in supporting those who are faithful and supportive to their society. This initiative is part ... [Published Gulf News - May 21 2013]

Entities: Community Service, Social Work, Dubai

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Federal National Council

Watch advertisement content, UAE government told

Government told to watch advertisement content Abu Dhabi: A member of the Federal National Council demanded that advertisements and classifieds be watched closely to stop fraud and other crimes committed through online advertisements.Ali Eisa Al Nuaimi, ... [Published Gulf News - May 21 2013]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Federal National Council

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

FNC Speaker, Irish counterpart discuss visa waiver for UAE citizens

(WAM) - Mohammed Ahmed Al-Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) met yesterday with Sean Barrett, the Speaker of the Lower House of the Irish Parliament (Dail) at the Secretariat General of the FNC, and discussed exempting UAE citizens from ... [Published Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies - May 21 2013]

Entities: Waiver, United Arab Emirates, Federal National Council

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Majlis members seek to meet housing, municipality ministers

Muscat: The Majlis Al Shura's Office yesterday held its meeting under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma'awali, Chairman of Majlis Al Shura.The meeting approved minutes of its 22nd meeting and reviewed a follow-up report of the implementation ... [Published Times of Oman - May 21 2013]

Entities: Majlis, Friendship, Oman Air, Federal National Council

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

UAE companies law talks back on the agenda

Stalled discussions about the revised companies law will resume next week, the UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansourisaid yesterday as the ministry aims to push through one of "the most critical laws" for the economy.But decisions about raising foreign ... [Published Abu Dhabi National - May 20 2013]

Entities: United Arab Emirates, UAE Ministry of Justice, Competition Law, Federal National Council, Entrepreneur

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

A maid’s wage

Register for our free newsletter Nokia charging back with full force Home An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers. 4:24 by kippreportBefore we risk sounding sanctimonious by rambling on about the importance of human ... [Published KippReport - May 20 2013]

Entities: Minimum Wage, Workers, Nepal, Indonesia, Philippines

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Our Family Our Responsibility Campaign In Dubai Highlights Familys Role In Upbringing Of Youngsters

’Our Family Our Responsibility’ Campaign In Dubai Highlights Family’s Role In Upbringing Of YoungstersAn awareness campaign called ‘Our Family Our Responsibility’ was launched today (Sunday – May 19th) in the ‘Al Rashidiya Majles’ in Dubai as part of ... [Published UAE Today - May 19 2013]

Entities: Dubai, Federal National Council, Tariq Hilal Lootah, Education

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Is minimum wage for maids 'taking advantage of UAE nationals', Minister to be asked

Federal National Council member says that the UAE should set pay for maids, not their home countries, calling that 'inappropriate interference'. ... [Published Abu Dhabi National - May 20 2013]

Entities: Minimum Wage, United Arab Emirates, Federal National Council

Quotes

"Someone that has no or controlled exposure to housing prices will be, for example, much more affected by the variations in food prices, which in proportion represent a much bigger share of its average purchasing basket."

Currency moves cause UAE expat workers to feel the pinch [Published Abu Dhabi National - 6 hours ago]

"In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote social cohesion and community development, DEWA supports various projects and initiatives to strengthen social cohesion among community members. As part of our strategy, we consistently collaborate with different entities of Dubai Government to support charities and assist them in delivering donations to the needy. We are proud to collaborate with Dubai Land Department and other participating organisations, and I urge all our employees to participate in this unique campaign" said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA

DEWA takes part in 'Why Do You Keep it?' campaign [Published AME Info - May 22 2013]

...He added that the NMC has been playing a pivotal role in reflecting the true picture. "I agree with several points and remarks made by the FNC about the NMC strategy, its role in developing the media sector and in Emiratisation. The development of NMC has already begun with the an approval by the ministerial commission for services in February of a draft resolution to amend the organisation structure of the council. An advisory board for the council was formed in March." Sheikh Abdullah said the rate of Emiratisation at the NMC is expected to increase this year to 71 per cent from 61 per cent in 2012...

UAE to protest Philippines embassy action [Published Emirates247 - May 22 2013]

"This is a very important law for us and we need to finish it as soon as possible," he said. "It includes a lot of support for UAE nationals to be more open and go into SME [small and medium-sized enterprises] and provides a framework for how to start somewhere rather than go to work for the government."

UAE companies law talks back on the agenda [Published Abu Dhabi National - May 20 2013]

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FNC Speaker, Irish counterpart discuss visa wai... [Published Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies - May 21 2013]
Majlis members seek to meet housing, municipali... [Published Times of Oman - May 21 2013]
Shura discusses commerce ministrys annual report [Published Oman Tribune - May 21 2013]
FNC presses for on-arrival foreign visas for Em... [Published Gulf News - May 20 2013]
UAE companies law talks back on the agenda [Published Abu Dhabi National - May 20 2013]
A maid’s wage [Published KippReport - May 20 2013]
Is minimum wage for maids 'taking advantage of ... [Published Abu Dhabi National - May 20 2013]
Our Family Our Responsibility Campaign In Dubai... [Published UAE Today - May 19 2013]
Ministry of State for FNC Affairs organizes lec... [Published MENAFN - May 15 2013]
FNC calls for transparent food security policy [Published UAE Interact - May 15 2013]
FNC calls for transparent food security policy [Published Khaleej Times - May 14 2013]
Discourage marrying foreigners: Federal Nationa... [Published Gulf News - May 14 2013]
Concern over delay of national accounts [Published Gulf News - May 14 2013]
FNC warns against lack of food security strategy [Published Gulf News - May 14 2013]
UAE security trial session postponed [Published Gulf News - May 14 2013]
Mohammed directs launch of 'Periodic Media Brie... [Published Emirates247 - May 14 2013]
Mother tongue loses in the race of languages [Published Gulf News - May 13 2013]
UAE risks "losing ground" to regional competito... [Published Out-Law.com - May 13 2013]

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Sharjah Media Centre announces agenda of Govern... [Published MediaME PR Newswire - Jan 29 2013] !--[if gte mso 9]>0false18 pt18 pt00falsefalsefalse<![endif]--> Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) announced the agenda of the Government Communication Forum (GCF) 2013. Themed “Effective Communication.. Unified Speech”, the event will highlight ...