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 allocates $10 million in emergency aid for Nepal
The UAE is providing $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid to help people affected by devastating floods and landslides in Nepal.
Emirates Road expansion set to ease Sharjah-Dubai commute
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5 km expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa opens Emirati Women’s Forum
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has opened the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
UAE approves framework on violations and penalties in higher education sector
The UAE has adopted a resolution governing violations, penalties and administrative measures for higher education institutions, vocational centres and training institutes.
