The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi’s 2023 report has highlighted the outstanding performance of the emirate’s power grid, according to SAIFI and SAIDI reliability indices, with specific reference to the supply of electricity to industrial zones and companies operating within them.
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UAE President directs monthly allowance of 50% of basic salary for imams, muezzins
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of a monthly financial allowance equivalent to 50 percent of the basic salary for all mosque staff, including imams and muezzins working under the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE).
UAE banking sector poised for continued growth in 2024
The UAE banking sector continued its growth momentum last year and is poised for further growth and recovery in 2024, thanks to the success of the Central Bank of the UAE's (CBUAE) strategies and policies in setting the necessary frameworks and regulations to deliver sustainable growth for the sector, and its commitment to promoting economic and financial stability in the UAE.
UAE President exchanges Ramadan greetings with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday exchanged Ramadan greetings during a phone call with His Eminence Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
Al Wahda, Baniyas crowned champions at Jiu-jitsu President’s Cup
Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club were crowned champions at the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup, held at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, from 15th to 16th March.
Fujairah Ruler receives Grand Mufti of India, Ramadan well-wishers
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah today received Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Grand Mufti of India, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
SCC approves the draft law on leasing real estate in Sharjah
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved a draft law for the year 2024 regarding real estate leasing in the Emirate of Sharjah, after introducing a number of amendments on the draft law in the sixth meeting of the first regular session of the eleventh legislative term.
SCCI inaugurates ‘Souq Al Freej’ market
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated yesterday, Saturday, the “Souq Al Freej” Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival.
MoF launches digital public consultation on implementation of Global Minimum Tax in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) today announced the launch of a digital public consultation to gather the views of relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) or Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two) (GloBE Rules) as well as other tax matters in the UAE. The consultation will be open from 15th March 2024 to 10th April 2024, and accessible via the Ministry’s website or the UAE’s Government Portal (link here).
UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC meetings
The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, including a meeting of the UN Security Council, and a session on women’s empowerment in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, jointly organised by the GCC and the UAE.









