UAE residents have sent over AED 107 billion to different countries. That’s according to a World Bank Report, which highlights the GCC as the world’s largest outward remittance market. The top destinations that UAE residents send money to include India, Pakistan, Egypt and The Philippines. Other countries with high remittances include Saudi Arabia, which had a total of over AED 163 billion and Kuwait, which had a total of over AED 43 billion.
UAE activates new system to end monopoly on medical products
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has activated a new mechanism aimed at ending monopolies on medical products in the UAE.
UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for universities
The UAE has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for all public and private higher education institutions.
RTA contributes AED5 million to 'Edge of Life' campaign
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the 'Edge of Life' campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.
Dubai arrests 26 people for begging during first week of Ramadan
Dubai Police have arrested 26 people in the first week of an annual anti-begging crackdown during the holy month of Ramadan.
