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AED1bn in wages transferred via WPS in 5 years

ABU DHABI / WAM Around AED1 billion worth of wages was transferred through UAE Wages Protection System (WPS) during the period from 2013 through 2017. According to CBUAE statistics, salaries transferred thro-ugh WPS has been on a rise over past five years, increasing from AED147 million in 2013 to AED170.6 million in 2014. In 2015, AED196 million worth of salaries ...

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Dafza cuts business set-up fees up to 65%

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) has reduced business set-up cost by up to 65 percent, as part of its aim to increase its regional competitiveness and activate a number of key sectors by attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Supporting Dubai’s efforts to become an ideal destination for investment and prosperity, the decision will help achieve further stability ...

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‘Apple Pay’ activated in RTA app

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched Apple Pay feature enabling customers using iPhones to process the payment of several fees in a quick and safe environment via RTA Dubai app. The RTA has thus become one of the first government departments in the emirate to use this technology. The step reflects RTA’s endeavours ...

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