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Credit facilities provided by the UAE national banks to the business and industrial sectors amounted to AED25.7 billion during the first five months of 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The apex bank’s figures showed that the two sectors …

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announced the pilot launch of its ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, which aims to reduce the working hours of participating government entities during the summer. The initiative underscores DHGR’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling the requirements of various government entities, enhancing the performance of employees …

Dubai International (DXB) has raised the bar on its contribution to Dubai’s economy by welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year. Marking an 8% year-on-year increase in guests, DXB has established its position as a globally preferred gateway, boosted by strong connectivity with …

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed by the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with severe food insecurity affecting over 25 million Sudanese citizens. We express our deepest concern over the declared famine in parts of North Darfur, particularly in Zamzam camp, which shelters over half a million displaced people, …

The UAE Judo Federation signed a cooperation agreement with its French counterpart at the UAE Olympic House in Paris on Monday, on the sidelines of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris. The agreement was signed by Nasser Al Tamimi, Secretary-General of the UAE Judo Federation, Treasurer of the International Judo …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is committed to excelling in various sectors and enhancing its role as a key partner in creating …

 H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired on Tuesday the meeting of the SEC, held at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. During its meeting, the SEC discussed a number of topics related to government work in …

 A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently visited the UAE field hospital in Rafah and was briefed on its ongoing efforts to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. The delegation praised the UAE for its significant humanitarian contributions, particularly its continued …

The Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 follows the progress of repairing damaged water networks to re-operate main water wells, reservoirs, and destroyed pipelines. The imitative enables Khan Younis Municipality to provide humanitarian services to residents and displaced families in the city, alleviating their struggles to access water, and preventing health disasters. …

 The World Health Organisation (WHO) ‘s chief said on Sunday that he is considering convening an expert committee to advise on whether the growing mpox outbreak in Africa should be declared an international emergency. “As a deadlier strain of mpox spreads to multiple African countries, WHO and Africa Centres for …