ABU DHABI / WAM Auto loans declined by 7.6 percent while property financing increased 2.9 percent during 2019, according to the statistics of the central bank of the United Arab Emirates. The apex bank’s figures indicated a drop of 2.3 percent in retail loans allocated to households in a sign reflective of an increased tendency towards spend optimisation among individuals. ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 102,379 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 carry out the necessary treatment. As ...
Read More »Fujairah / WAM The Fujairah Charitable Society sent 200 tonnes of food and clothing to Sudan, as part of UAE’s humanitarian aid bridge provided by UAE to Sudanese people following the floods that hit the country. The aid was delivered with the support and directives of HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. ...
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DUBAI / WAM Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to the success of the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will run from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, and marks one year to go to the upcoming World Expo. On this occasion, the Swiss Pavilion took part in the first Pre-Expo event October, which was dedicated to space. The Expo offers a ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received a telephone call from Prince Albert II of Monaco. During the call, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and Prince Albert discussed ways of boosting bilateral ties and cooperation relations between the two ...
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Dubai / WAM The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai on Monday hosted a bell ringing ceremony with the participation of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on the occasion of World Investor Week 2020, an initiative of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) aiming to promote investors awareness and protection of their rights. Senior officials present during ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) and Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) signed an MoU aimed at facilitating payment of fees owed by consumers of Dubai government entities and to ultimately advance the UAE’s digital transformation strategy for public services. Government entities in Dubai and their customers will now be able to access CBUAE’s direct ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE national carrier, Etihad Airways, launched its ‘Global Student’ offer to make it easier for students to travel between university and home or to discover new horizons and cultures. “Students who book before November 30, for travel by September 30, 2021, will save up to 10% on Economy tickets and 5% on Business class tickets”, ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, on Monday visited SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, of which construction is over 40% complete. In collaboration with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, this landmark project will bring the next generation ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE national carrier, Etihad Airways, has launched its ‘Global Student’ offer to make it easier for students to travel between university and home or to discover new horizons and cultures. “Students who book before 30th November, 2020, for travel by 30th September, 2021, will save up to 10% on Economy tickets and 5% on Business ...
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