The Abu Dhabi Emirate Committee for the Federal National Council Elections 2023, affiliated to the National Elections Committee, announced the readiness of the accredited candidate registration centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to receive members of the Electoral College of the Emirate wishing to run for membership in the …
Read More »The Central Bank fined an exchange company 4.8 million dirhams
The UAE Central Bank imposed a financial penalty on an exchange company operating in the country, in accordance with the provisions of Article (14) of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 regarding countering money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and financing illegal organizations, and the provisions of Article …
Read More »The Dubai Financial Center issues the first accreditation decision on the California Consumer Privacy Act
August 10th The Data Protection Commissioner of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has issued a first-of-its-kind approval decision on the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, a stand-alone data protection law that was amended by the Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) which entered into force on January …
Read More »The private sector in Dubai recorded a strong recovery at the beginning of the second half
August 10th The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index indicated another strong month of growth in Dubai in the non-oil private sector economy at the start of the third quarter, driven by strong expansions in production and new business. Better supply conditions and marginally higher supplier prices kept business growth strong, …
Read More »Dubai Electricity and Water provides 818 offers and discounts through the DEWA Store
August 10th Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) offers its customers, through the DEWA Store, a wide range of offers and discounts, in cooperation with 471 companies from the government and private sectors, to encourage them to follow a smart and sustainable lifestyle, and help them transform their homes …
Read More »Rowad approves the financing of a sports project worth 1.2 million dirhams
Sharjah, August 8 / The Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Pioneering Projects “Ruwad”, affiliated to the Sharjah Economic Development Department, has approved the financing of a new sports project at a value of 1.2 million dirhams. This came during the nineteenth meeting of the Project Finance Committee of the “Ruwad” Foundation, …
Read More »The Emirates are the least risky in the region for the first quarter of 2023
Aug 8th The UAE retained its position as the least risky country in the Middle East and Africa for the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the regional and global risk index issued by Global Data, which is based in London. The index showed an …
Read More »Zayed Housing” approves 473 new housing decisions, at a value of 369 million dirhams
Abu Dhabi, August 8 / The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program, announced the list of beneficiaries of housing assistance for the month of August, as the number of new housing decisions issued by the program reached 473, with a value of 369 million …
Read More »Federal buildings and roads… a firm commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development
The “National Sustainability” campaign highlights the country’s efforts to achieve climate neutrality. • Launching several projects and initiatives to enhance sustainability in the sectors of infrastructure, housing, roads and federal buildings. • Sustainability guides for federal buildings and roads aiming to support urban development in the country in a manner …
Read More »The UAE government adopts a number of federal laws related to regulating health professions, establishing a national registry for them, and the law on private health facilities and veterinary medicine
• Regulating the practice of health professions such as nursing, medical laboratories, medical physics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, cosmetology, anesthesia, audiology, and medical radiology. • Increasing the penalty for those who practice the health profession without obtaining a license and without fulfilling the conditions required to practice the profession. • The …
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