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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has raised its forecast for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the UAE in the coming year, 2024, to 5.7 percent, compared to its previous projection of 4.3 percent. The bank stated in a report released today that the overall GDP for …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Monday, 1st January 2024, will be an official paid holiday for UAE workers in the private sector on New Year’s Day. The decision aligns with the UAE Cabinet Resolution regarding approved public holidays for the government and private sectors.

Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced that Monday, January 1, 2024, will be the New Year’s holiday for the federal government.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the popular traditional food Harees is now inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Harees is a porridge-like dish that is most often eaten during important family gatherings, such as weddings, as …

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, witnessed the launch of the first edition of the ‘Rescue Heroes Challenge’ at the General Department of Transport and Rescue. The first day of the two-day event was also attended by Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) released data showing cash deposits surged to AED 687.2 billion this October, marking a substantial annual increase of 10.2 percent, or AED 63.7 billion, compared to AED 623.5 billion in October 2022. Breaking it down further, the Central Bank’s cash aggregates statistics reveal …

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Law on mental health, aligning with the latest practices and advancement in mental healthcare landscape, securing the rights of psychiatric patients and ensuring the provision of the best physical and mental care. The law aims to regulate the relation between the psychiatric patients …

The United Arab Emirates’ “Chivalrous Knight 3” humanitarian operation has successfully completed the pumping of desalinated water to Palestinians in Rafah, within the Gaza Strip. The water is being pumped from UAE-built desalination plants in Egyptian Rafah through a newly installed 900-meter pipeline. The Palestinian Water Authority in Rafah then …

The United Arab Emirates has dispatched an aid plane carrying 100 tons of power generators to assist civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, aiming to help them cope with harsh winter conditions. The aid includes 1,640 household power generators, each with a capacity ranging from 3.5 kW to …

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Decree No.14 of 2023, transitioning Ajman University from a for-profit entity to a non-profit institution. This Decree aims at enhancing the University’s academic and research mission, ensuring its financial independence, and providing educational …