NEW YORK / WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its regret and categorical rejection of allegations it is facing in light of ongoing developments in Aden, affirming its firm stance as a Coalition partner and determination to continue exerting all efforts to de-escalate the current situation in Yemen. This statement followed comments by Saud Al Shamsi, Deputy Permanent Representative ...

Dubai / WAM In order to direct efforts towards reducing the negative effects of harmful consumption patterns, the Ministry of Finance announced the details of the amendment of Cabinet Resolution No. (38) of 2017 regarding excise goods, excise tax rates and the formula to calculate the excise price. In addition to the goods currently subject to excise tax (i.e. tobacco ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Minister of State for the Federal National Council Affairs and Chairman of the National Election Commission, Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, asserted that the UAE, under the guidance of its wise leadership is moving towards a new electoral process to instil a culture of participation. This process is a new addition to the past successes achieved ...