The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund has made changes to the retirement law and introduced new features to further enhance equal access to benefits among UAE employees working in the public and private sector in Abu Dhabi emirate.
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UAE leaders congratulate King of Morocco on Independence Day
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Sustainable construction could turn the Gulf’s $2 trillion construction boom into 4.3 million annual jobs and reduce emissions by 60%
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dubai Airports’ 2023 forecast sees DXB soar beyond 2019 traffic to reach 86.8m
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On behalf of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Sheikha Alyazia bint Saif participates in the ‘United for Peace in Palestine’ meeting hosted by Türkiye
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UAE Space Agency launches National Space Academy to develop national cadres
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UAE’s Tabreed posts rise in third-quarter revenue on higher demand
The National Central Cooling Company, better known as Tabreed, reported a 10.5 per cent rise in third-quarter revenue, driven by new connections and higher demand from existing customers.