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The article reports on the 2019 unveiling of the United Arab Emirates's official logo for the Year of Tolerance, which was inspired by the country's national tree, the Ghaf.

The article discusses the United Arab Emirates's (UAE) focus on innovation as a cornerstone of its social and economic development. Topics include the country's efforts to become a knowledge-based economy and seize opportunities offered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, the national innovation strategies and frameworks it has developed, and its Vision 2021.

Information about the political and defense profile of United Arab Emirates is presented. The country's geographical features, key political leaders, type of government and economic status are highlighted. Details about its defense strategies and defense structure, such as land forces, the Navy and the Air Force are also offered.

The article presents an update on the military readiness of United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE participated in every major U.S.-led coalition operation since the 1991 Gulf War, participated in operations in Afghanistan by sending special forces units to support the security mission in Afghanistan in 2003, and significant role in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. The other topics discussed includes procurement of equipments for air defence, and special operations of UAE Army.

The author discusses the strategic objectives of the anti-discriminatory law No. 01 of 2015 issued by His Highness President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He says that the law aims to consolidate the principles of freedom, tolerance, and acceptance of others, as well as respect the views, beliefs and values of others. Also discussed are the sense of responsibility and accountability in mass media, negativity in social media, and criminalization.

The article deals with ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the civil war in Yemen and its implication for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Particular focus is given to the impact of prolonged military engagement on regional security, as well as the underlying political issues in Yemen. Topics discussed include domestic stability concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates, Syrian crisis, the Islamic State threat, and lessons raised by the Yemen war for the GCC.

The article discusses how the ruling governments in several Persian Gulf nations such as the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) are trying to combat budget deficits by implementing taxes as of 2016, and it mentions the U.A.E.'s decision to establish a federal tax authority to collect a value-added tax (VAT). The Saudi Arabian government's potential taxation of expatriates is examined, along with the International Monetary Fund and Gulf Cooperation Council states.

The article focuses on the message of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, delivered at the 2019 World Government Summit, regarding the challenges which UAE surpassed through wisdom. He says that the wisdom and future vision of Prince of Dubai Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has strengthened the UAE's journey and soft power through his projects and initiatives.

The article looks at the policy of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates' (UAE) President, to promote tolerance in the country and its economic benefits. It predicts the policy's help with UAE's economic growth and social development by promoting values such as equality, social justice, and harmony. The country's programs and strategy towards tolerance, peace, and anti-discrimination is also presented.

The article covers an announcement that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to reform its labor laws designed to protect the rights of migrant laborers. Noted aspects of the new provisions cover topics including worker contracts, the right to leave employers for other job opportunities, and "kafala," the region's migrant sponsorship system.

The article discusses political rights in the Persian Gulf Region (Gulf) and the claim that Gulf citizens are receiving additional chances to vote as of 2015, and it mentions democracy in Saudi Arabia, as well as voting rights in places such as United Arab Emirates and Oman. According to the article, women will be allowed to vote for the first time ever in Saudi Arabia's local elections in 2015. Price controls on consumer goods in Oman are assessed, along with politics in Qatar.

The article discusses legal developments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1991 to 2016. Topics covered include the UAE Supreme Council's adoption of the provisional constitution as the country's permanent constitution in which the word "provisional" was formally dropped from the Constitution's official title, the passage of a large number of commercial laws since 1993, and the development of Dubai's legislative framework in real estate matters between 2006 and 2015.

The article announces that the artist Walid Raad was denied entry to the American Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 11, 2015, dealing with topics including how Raad was denied entry because of his support of migrant workers in the UAE, the Sharjah Biennial art exhibition and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum in Dubai, UAE.

The article focuses New York University's (NYU) Abu Dhabi campus, which opened in 2008 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Topics include the UAE government's plans to create an international education destination on Saadiyat Island, NYU founder John Sexton's efforts to create a global networked university, and crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan's seat on the NYU board of trustees.

The article reports on Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad al-Qasimi's discussion of democracy during a 2015 government-sponsored communications forum at the emirate. Topics discussed include the suggestions made by the Sheikh to transform Sharjah into a democratic area, the ways by which various ruling governments in the UAE dealt with democratic protests since 2010 and the allegations of human rights violations leveled against the UAE.

Information on the 2014 Global Agenda Summit that was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates regarding the successful implementation of technological innovations in the country's government is presented. Topics discussed include the effective use of technology by UAE in combining public and private sector, the gap between the civil society and policy makers, and the Smart Toolbox initiative on government use technology. The summit featured global leader Yassar Jarrar of the Global Agenda Council.

The article discusses the highlights of the C3 U.S.-Arab Business Summit held in New York City on October 6, 2014. The keynote speech was given by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor of Al Habtoor Group. Topics covered include the importance of bridging the gap between Middle Eastern and Western cultures, the misconceptions about Arabs and the criticism of the United Arab Emirates for its firm laws and low tolerance of corruption.

The article presents a roundtable discussion on the law firms and legal market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as of 2015, and it features the views of attorneys and executives such as Samir Kantaria, Barry Greenberg, and Mike Wakefield. An amendment to the UAE Commercial Companies Law is mentioned, along with the UAE government's commitment to a modern economy. Initial public offering (IPO) activity is examined, as well as business development opportunities in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Dubai, UAE.