GPSSA encourages government, private sector entities to attend awareness workshops
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has urged all government and private sector employers to visit its website and apply for awareness workshops designed to clarify the UAE’s federal pension laws No. 7 of 1999 and No. 57 of 2023. The aim of the workshops is to enhance participants’ understanding of the insurance […]
DEWA discusses enhancing ties with Chinese companies in energy, water
MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, welcomed Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Ou Boqian, to enhance collaboration in the energy and water sectors and review the promising investment opportunities in these sectors. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen collaboration […]
Air traffic movements surge in UAE during first half of 2024
Passenger traffic at the country’s airports surged by 14.2% in the first half of 2024. During this period, the airports handled over 71.75 million passengers, compared to 62.79 million in the same timeframe last year. His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority GCAA, attributed the significant growth in […]
UAE President, VPs congratulate Hungarian President on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Tamas Sulyok of Hungary on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin […]
UAE strengthens position as a global hub for creative economy
The UAE is striving to enhance its position as a leading global destination in the creative economy, with a future vision and comprehensive strategy aimed at diversifying the national economy. This strategy seeks to transform the UAE into a preferred destination for innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the world. The UAE is recognised as […]
Foreign currency deposits in UAE banks surge to Dh552 billion
The total balance of foreign currency deposits in banks operating in the UAE increased by Dh95.8 billion, reflecting a growth of 21 percent over the past year. By the end of May 2024, foreign currency deposits reached Dh552.2 billion, compared to Dh456.4 billion at the end of May 2023, according to data issued by the […]
Cutting-edge treatments at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offer renewed optimism in breast cancer fight
Breast cancer is the most common and life-threatening cancer in the UAE. According to UAE’s latest National Cancer Registry Report, the disease made up 20.2 percent of all malignant cases in 2019 and constituted 11.5 percent of cancer deaths in the country. Often detected as a small lump or thickening in the breast area in […]
UAE President, VPs condole with Saudi King on death of Princess Nouf bint Nasser
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Nouf bint Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and […]
Bayanat and Yahsat launch UAE’s first SAR satellite
Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX: Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Saturday announced the successful launch of their first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit on August 16. This was done in partnership with […]
UAE, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UN and African Union issue joint statement on Sudan
The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Nations and the African Union delegations assembled in Switzerland have issued the following joint statement on Sudan: “The international delegations assembled in Switzerland for the Sudan talks welcome the decision by the Sovereign Council of Sudan to open the Adre […]