ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank announced a decrease in money supply aggregate M1 by 2.5%, from AED1,099.8 billion at the end of February 2026 to AED1,072.7 billion at the end of March 2026. The decrease was caused by a decrease in monetary deposits by 4.0%. Meanwhile, currency in circulation outside banks rose by 6.9%. The money supply aggregate …

GENEVA / WAM The World Health Organisation confirmed on Thursday that the Hantavirus strain identified in the outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is the “Andes” variant, which is capable of person-to-person transmission. In a statement released on 14 May, the WHO reported that the total number of cases linked to the vessel has reached 11. This figure includes …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ahmad Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, spoke by telephone to discuss fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in development, economic, and investment sectors, to support the progress and prosperity of both nations and their peoples. The two sides …