Thousands of UAE nationals have been exempted from paying back their personal loans worth over AED 780 million.
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the order ahead of the 48th National Day.
Fifteen different banks are part of the initiative that’s set to benefit more than 1,700 Emiratis.
The decision is aimed at easing the financial burden of low-income citizens and improving their quality of life.
UAE expresses condolences with Egypt over victims of train accident
The UAE, on Sunday, expressed its solidarity with Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people.
Petrol up slightly, diesel falls in September
The UAE's petrol prices will see a marginal increase in September, with one fils added to the cost of a litre, while diesel will fall 12 fils a litre from Monday.
ADIHEX serves as 'a bridge between past and future' says H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until September 7.
Dubai Police foil gang’s bid to smuggle AED4.5m worth of drugs
Dubai Police has arrested a gang of three who attempted to smuggle 89,760 Captagon pills, weighing 18.931 kilograms and estimated to be worth AED4.488 million, hidden inside clothing buttons.
Dubai's RTA reopens revamped Customer Happiness Centres
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reopened its Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool and Al Barsha following comprehensive redevelopment to transform them into hybrid centres.
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