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Total assets of the 22 national banks rose to AED 3.023 trillion in the first five months of 2022, up 4 percent (AED 117.3 billion), according to latest statistics released by the UAE Central Bank (CBUAE). Assets of national banks accounted for 87.8 percent of gross banking sector’s assets of …

 The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 191,532 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has issued a directive to establish a higher committee to steer “Kanaf”, a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary, multi-agency child protection centre that provides prompt legal, psychological, and social support …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 75% of the construction of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement is completed. The project extends 8 km along Ras Al Khor Road from the intersection of Dubai-Al Ain Road to the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Works include constructing …

The United Arab Emirates has emphasised the need to restore calm to the Gaza Strip, reduce escalation, and preserve civilian lives. In a statement today, Afra Mahash Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), said that the UAE expresses …

The National Center of Meteorology: Today’s weather is fair to partly cloudy in general, and clouds will appear Eastward might be convective by afternoon, while temperature tend to increase gradually. Light to moderate winds, fresh at times causing blowing dust during daytime. The sea will be slight in the Arabian …

The Dubai Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation (CID) has recently organised a workshop to raise the awareness of employees of the hospitality sector on smart police services, security procedures and public safety measures. The workshop, held at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown Hotel, gathered 185 employees …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 219,958 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

The National Center of Meteorology: Today’s weather is fair to partly cloudy in general, with a probability of some convective clouds formation eastward by afternoon extending to some southern regions may be associated with rain.Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust during daytime.

An official source in Abu Dhabi has emphasised the UAE’s intention to invest US$1 billion in Pakistani companies in various economic and investment sectors. The move aims to explore new investment opportunities and areas for cooperation in projects across various sectors, so as to expand bilateral economic relations in the …