36 Questions
What was the purpose of Bashar al-Assad's visit to the UAE in March 2023?
To address the earthquake in Syria and improve relations with Arab countries
Who did Bashar al-Assad meet with during his visit to the UAE in March 2023?
Arab officials including the Emirati, Egyptian, and Jordanian foreign ministers
What was the outcome of the discussions during Bashar al-Assad's visit to the UAE in March 2023?
Constructive talks aimed at developing relations between Syria and the UAE
What prompted Arab countries to outreach to Bashar al-Assad's government and improve relations with them?
The earthquake in Syria
Who did Bashar al-Assad meet with during his visit to the UAE in March 2023?
Emirati, Egyptian, and Jordanian foreign ministers
What was the main focus of the talks between Bashar al-Assad and the Arab officials during his visit to the UAE in March 2023?
Developing relations between their countries
What percentage of the total FDI inflows to the West Asia region did the UAE receive?
47.1%
How much was the total FDI inflow to the MENA region that the UAE accounted for?
USD 70.2 billion
In which region was the UAE ranked 1st for receiving FDI inflows?
West Asia
What percentage of the total FDI inflows to the MENA region did the UAE account for?
32.4%
How much of the total FDI inflows to the West Asia region did the UAE receive?
47.1%
In terms of FDI inflows, what was the ranking of the UAE in the West Asia region?
1st
Which factor has contributed significantly to the remarkable growth of the UAE's economy in recent years?
Visionary leadership and diversification efforts
What sectors have the UAE focused on to reduce its reliance on oil revenues?
Tourism, finance, trade, and technology
What strategic initiatives have further pushed the UAE's economic expansion?
Foreign direct investment and hosting global events
What has been a key factor in driving the remarkable growth of the UAE's economy in recent years?
Visionary leadership and diversification efforts
Which sectors have the UAE focused on to reduce its reliance on oil revenues?
Tourism, finance, trade, and technology
What has further pushed the UAE's economic expansion according to the text?
Strategic initiatives, foreign direct investment, and hosting global events
What initiates the budget preparation process in government ministries?
The Ministry of Finance sends a circular to all government ministries
What is the purpose of the clear justification required with budget requests from government ministries?
To explain why specific amounts of money are needed and for what purposes
What does 'padding' of budget requests by some ministries refer to?
Asking for more money than actually needed
Who examines the draft general budget in parliament?
The budget (appropriation) committee
What is an appropriation in the context of budget authorization?
The amount of money recommended for each ministry
Who is responsible for executing the general budget law once approved by the parliament?
The Ministry of Finance
What is the purpose of the payments made by the Ministry of Finance to each ministry?
To provide the amount of money authorized for each ministry's budget
When does the third stage of public budgeting begin?
At the beginning of the year
What is the role of the Ministry of Finance in the third stage of public budgeting?
To make payments to the ministries based on authorized appropriations
What is the function of the Council of Ministers as per Article 60 of the UAE Constitution?
Drawing up the annual general budget of the Union
When is the draft annual budget of the Union referred to the Union National Assembly for discussion?
At least two months before the beginning of the financial year
Who is responsible for discussing and submitting comments on the draft annual budget of the Union before it is submitted to the Supreme Council?
Union National Assembly
Where have Emiratis traditionally obtained healthcare in critical areas such as women’s care, pediatrics, cancer, and diabetes care?
India, Thailand, Germany, the US, and Singapore
What was the estimated healthcare expenses in the UAE in 2013?
16 billion dollars
How much do Emiratis traveling abroad for treatment spend per visit according to the International Medical Travel Journal?
Roughly 250,000 dollars
What was the main reason cited by people for traveling abroad to obtain healthcare?
Lack of equipment and skilled staff in local healthcare facilities
What percentage of Emiratis prefer to be treated abroad according to the Gallup survey?
Almost 40 percent
What was the focus of the 2012 survey by the Dubai Health Authority?
Healthcare preferences of both Emiratis and expats
Test your knowledge of international relations and current events with this quiz about Bashar al-Assad's visit to the UAE in March 2023. Learn about the purpose of the visit, the context of the earthquake in Syria, and the efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
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