Dubai / WAM January data on the health of the UAE’s non-oil private sector signalled solid improvements, which was underpinned by the latest upturn through expansions in output and new work, with the non-oil sector supported by improved foreign demand. In response to increased new business, companies raised their payroll numbers for the 9th straight month. On the price front, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Media plays a crucial role in informing the younger generation about the rich heritage and culture of the UAE, said HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President’s Representative, during a meeting with leaders of Abu Dhabi Media Company and other TV channels here on Sunday. “Media should be objective and act as a mirror ...

  DUBAI / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) announced that it has contributed AED73.35 million to 14,899 low-income Emirati nationals and expatriate residents across the country. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed, Executive Director of DABS, said they paid out AED16.5m as tenancy rents to 2,662 low-income families. “Up to AED4.4m was contributed as study fees to 556 university students of low-income ...