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Election Committees for 2011

In preparation for voter registration and candidate filings for the September election of the next Federal National Council, the National Election Committee of the UAE announced an electoral college of about 129,000 persons—a 19-fold increase over the 2006 election. B’huth’s emirate by emirate analysis of this electorate shows marked increase in the proportion of women and younger persons—important steps in moving toward full political participation for all UAE citizens.

Featured here is a quantitative analysis of the composition of the electoral college by the b'huth director of quantitative studies, Yasser Mohammad Al Muqbel.
News in context
From Underwear to Freight: AQAP’s Threats

A year ago Dubai, London, and perhaps Chicago apparently escaped disaster through a mix of timely intelligence, careful investigation and ultimately, good fortune. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's imaginative hiding of explosive material in computer printer cartridges fell before alert security, particularly in Dubai. Two key conclusions emerged.

Property: Failing to Find Economic Equilibrium

The large construction projects in ...emirates ... have produced an over-supply of property that is making it difficult to establish “a floor” under this troubled sector of the UAE's economy.

IMF versus Grounds for Optimism

A year and a half ago, many international commentators forecast that Dubai was on the verge of collapse monumental in size.

Canada’s Problems with the UAE

The UAE has decided to hang back from further effort to clear away the low-grade trade war that it finds itself in with Canada because the outcome of the recent Canadian election offers little prospect for settlement.

Angus Taverner is the major contributor to News in Context.
Perspectives
Strategic Objectives for Transforming Dubai into a Knowledge-based Economy

Formulating Dubai’s development strategy for Knowledge-based Economy...will provide the main signposts, or road map, marking them out from the central pillar of the prime goal. The sense of direction that will come out of this roadmap will facilitate the appropriate formulation of Dubai’s development strategy and will increase the success rate of its implementation. by Ibrahim Kursany (Ph.D) Director, Economic Studies Division, B’huth

A Report on the Implications of the Global Financial Crises for the UAE and Dubai in Specific - Nov 2008

We propose a two-pronged strategy to deal with this crisis in order to protect the higher interests of the country and emirates. First: Work on providing the strategic commodities such as food, water and energy, because these basic goods are strategic to protecting the national security of any country. Second: Fund development projects in all vital sectors, especially education and health, providing a solid foundation of key staff and qualified and trained human resources.

Netanyahu Strikes a Peace Deal with the US Congress

If the Prime Minister of Israel was looking for a peace deal with the US Congress, then he certainly got it May 24, 2011. The Congress clearly endorsed a speech which amounted to Mr. Netanyahu’s “declaration of war”....

Long - Term Strategies For Dubai’s Economy

To expand its socio-economic achievements, consolidate its development success story and compete in the New Economy, Dubai needs to adopt some basic long-term strategies. These strategies, if adopted, might ensure the continuity of the growth of Dubai’s economy smoothly along the road of sustainable development.

Opinions expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of b'huth or its officers.
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