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Credit facilities provided by the UAE national banks to the private sector reached AED49.5 billion during the first five months of 2024, raising the cumulative total to AED1.182 trillion at the end of May, up from AED1.132 trillion at the end of December 2023, reflecting a growth of 4.5 percent, …

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending specific provisions of the Federal Decree-Law Concerning Domestic Workers and its Amendments. These amendments aim to strengthen the rights of all parties involved in employment relationships, as well as facilitate and accelerate resolving disputes. The new decree amends the jurisdiction for …

A study released Monday using data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander showed evidence of liquid water far below the surface of the fourth planet, advancing the search for life there and showing what might have happened to Mars’ ancient oceans, Reuters reported. The lander, which has been on the Red …

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Traffic Council and the General Command of Police, is launching a national awareness campaign titled “Accident-Free Day” on August 26.This initiative, coinciding with the start of the new school year, aims to ensure the first day of school is free from traffic …

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending specific provisions of the Federal Decree-Law Regarding the Regulation of the Employment Relationship, known as the “UAE Labour Law”.This decree is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to, further, develop its legislative and legal framework. It aims to ensure the efficiency …

 The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed an administrative sanction on an insurance company operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article 33 (2) (a) of the Federal Decree-Law No. (48) of 2023 regarding the Regulation of Insurance Activities. The administrative sanction is the result of the findings of an …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms Israel’s targeting of Al-Tabin school, located in Daraj district, eastern Gaza, which led to dozens of deaths and injuries to innocent civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the targeting …

Abu Dhabi and Dubai remained top liveable cities in the Middle East and Africa, and improved their scores in health care and education, according to the Global Liveability Index of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for 2024. The index ranked Dubai closely behind in the second spot, highlighting its achieved …

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning was issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japanese researchers urged authorities yesterday to prepare for a devastating “mega-earthquake” following a 7.1-magnitude quake on Thursday that left eight people injured in the …

The UAE’s ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ has carried out a number of humanitarian initiatives across the Gaza Strip, to provide urgent aid to Palestinian facilities affected by the harsh conditions and the shortage of living necessities, and alleviate their suffering. Benefitting over 5.3 million people, the operation’s team distributed basic …