UAE residents have expressed concern over the standard of living in the country, as reflected in the results of a new study. The annual Prosperity Index suggests the country is number one in the MENA region, but dropped two places globally to number 30 this year. The research conducted by UK-based Legatum Institute has found Norway to be the most prosperous country in the world, followed by Switzerland and Denmark. The think tank’s programme manager, Stephen Clarke, has this to say.
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Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional security with League of Arab States
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UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel's continued attacks in Gaza
The UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
UAE supports Bangladesh with urgent flood relief
The UAE Aid Agency has announced urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by severe flooding in Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rains.
Abu Dhabi court adjourns hearing in Sudan’s illegal military transfer case
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing in the Sudan illegal military transfer case, involving 13 people and six companies, until August 12 to allow the defence to complete its pleadings.
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy.
The UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
The UAE Aid Agency has announced urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by severe flooding in Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rains.
