UAE to give 70pc of VAT revenues to local govtsThe UAE Cabinet has decided to distribute 70 per cent of value added tax (VAT) revenues to local governments in the country, it was revealed today. The UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His More… |
Governments ‘must use social media to reach youth'A panel discussion examined the role of social media in enabling governments to better communicate with their citizens on the second day of the sixth International Government Communications Forum (IGCF 2017) in Sharjah, UAE. Theme More… |
Govts urged to support aviation to drive growthThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) has urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. “Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and trav More… |
Govts urged on digitisation to boost labour marketGovernments around the world are urged to harness digitisation and re-imagine labour markets to drive down unemployment, upskill the workforce, and grow their economies in a new report. Global unemployment has reached nearly 200 m More… |
WHO urges governments to act on hepatitis threatThe World Health Organization (WHO) is urging governments to act against the five hepatitis viruses that can cause severe liver infections and lead to 1.4 million deaths every year, as part of World Hepatitis Day which falls on July 28. More… |
Corruption worsens worldwide: ReportA majority of people worldwide believe corruption has worsened in the last two years and they see governments as less effective at fighting it since the 2008 financial crisis, a survey by Transparency International organisation showed on Tuesday More… |
Governments’ focus on cyber crime urgedWorld governments should be transparent in their regulations to monitor and control online activity and set a strategic plan to combat cyber crime, according to an expert. "State regulation is necessary, but should be transpa More… |
Governments’ focus on cyber crime urgedWorld governments should be transparent in their regulations to monitor and control online activity and set a strategic plan to combat cyber crime, according to an expert. "State regulation is necessary, but should be transpa More… |
GCC oil windfall boosts govt spending powerThe risk premium on oil prices caused by the political unrest across the Middle East and disrupted Libyan output has provided extra spending power for GCC governments, said a report. Each dollar increase in oil prices adds around $4.5 bill More… |
Govts 'dominate terrestrial TV sector'Governments continue to dominate terrestrial TV channels in the Arab World, according to a study. Regulations and market dynamics have ensured that -except in a few countries- the number of terrestrial TV stations did not grow in the past More… |