Dubai's inflation rate registered a marginal drop of 0.43% last month, compared to September. According to the Statistics Centre, the decline in consumer prices was mainly driven by a fall in the cost of transport, furnishings, household equipment, food and beverages. The report shows tobacco, clothing, health, communication and education prices remained stable. However, housing and utilities, as well as recreation and eating out have become more expensive.
UAE denies involvement in Yemeni tensions
The UAE has expressed its concern regarding the statement released by Saudi Arabia, categorically rejecting any attempt to implicate the country in tensions among Yemeni parties
UAE announces removal of remaining forces in Yemen
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners following the ongoing developments in Yemen.
1 Billion Followers Summit labeled as 'largest gathering for content creators'
Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, has affirmed that the 1 Billion Followers Summit has, in four years, evolved into "the world's largest gathering for content creators," the event kicking off on January 9.
UAE issues decree-law on higher education and scientific research
The UAE Government has issued a federal decree-law on higher education and scientific research, aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal legislative framework.
