GENEVA/WAM Dr Richard Peeperkorn, Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, extended special thanks to the UAE for its contributions and collaboration with the organisation in Gaza. During a virtual press conference held on Thursday from Gaza with journalists in Geneva, Dr Peeperkorn stated that the organisation, in partnership with the UAE, organised a medical …

ABU DHABI/WAM The total capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE reached AED 495.2 billion at the end of June 2024, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 10.6 percent compared to AED 447.8 billion in June 2023, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The apex bank’s figures released on Thursday showed that …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Metro has celebrated its 15th anniversary on  September 9, marking a significant milestone in its journey of transforming the city’s mass urban transit. A symbol of Dubai’s spirit of innovation and excellence, the metro has become a vital lifeline connecting key areas across Dubai, providing reliable and sustainable transport for residents and visitors alike. Since opening on 9 …